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Liz Gannes

Liz Gannes

Contributing Writer

    Latest articles by Liz Gannes

    Technology
    The Future of the Workforce May Be Part-Time, Says Google CEO Larry PageThe Future of the Workforce May Be Part-Time, Says Google CEO Larry Page
    Technology

    “The idea that everyone needs to work frantically to meet people’s needs is just not true.”

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    BlaBlaCar Raises $100 Million to Plug Private Cars Into Public TransitBlaBlaCar Raises $100 Million to Plug Private Cars Into Public Transit
    Technology

    Venture capital exuberance for the sharing economy has found a new beneficiary.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Google Acquires Songza, Maker of Curated PlaylistsGoogle Acquires Songza, Maker of Curated Playlists
    Technology

    The acquisition gives Google a free radio offering.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Brain-Sensing Blankets Put British Airways Passengers’ Emotions on DisplayBrain-Sensing Blankets Put British Airways Passengers’ Emotions on Display
    Technology

    British Airways might not be messing with its passengers’ emotions like Facebook researchers are, but it does want to put people’s feelings on display.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Flashing Back to 2004 As Orkut Fades Away a Decade LaterFlashing Back to 2004 As Orkut Fades Away a Decade Later
    Technology

    January 23, 2004, The Register. “Exclusive: Google will shortly unveil its social networking site, Orkut.”

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Venture Capitalists Put Up $10M for Yik Yak College Gossip AppVenture Capitalists Put Up $10M for Yik Yak College Gossip App
    Technology

    “We want it to be the first app that you open up when you’re in a new place.”

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Apple Features Internet of Things in New iPhone Ad, “Parenthood”Apple Features Internet of Things in New iPhone Ad, “Parenthood”
    Technology

    Apple pitches parents with its latest iPhone ad.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Meet Project Ara, the Modular Google Phone of the FutureMeet Project Ara, the Modular Google Phone of the Future
    Technology

    For Ara to succeed, it must do things other smartphones can’t.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    California Legalizes Bitcoin and Other Cash AlternativesCalifornia Legalizes Bitcoin and Other Cash Alternatives
    Technology
    Alibaba, Google vs. Apple, and Payments: Re/code in the Media This WeekAlibaba, Google vs. Apple, and Payments: Re/code in the Media This Week
    Technology

    The week in Re/code TV and radio appearances.

    By Liz Gannes

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