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Liz Gannes

Liz Gannes

Contributing Writer

    Latest articles by Liz Gannes

    Technology
    Amazon Device Launch Invites Show Off “3-D” InterfaceAmazon Device Launch Invites Show Off “3-D” Interface
    Technology

    “It moved with me.”

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    In Conan’s World, Google’s New Self-Driving Cars Run Over KittensIn Conan’s World, Google’s New Self-Driving Cars Run Over Kittens
    Technology
    In a Reversal, Kickstarter Largely Ditches Rules and Human Moderation RequirementsIn a Reversal, Kickstarter Largely Ditches Rules and Human Moderation Requirements
    Technology

    Kickstarter is changing its policies to be more like competitors such as Indiegogo.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    People in Turkey Can Go Back to Watching “Gangnam Style” on YouTubePeople in Turkey Can Go Back to Watching “Gangnam Style” on YouTube
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    A high court ruled that the country’s ban on the site was unconstitutional.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Houzz Raising Large Round That Values It in Excess of $2 BillionHouzz Raising Large Round That Values It in Excess of $2 Billion
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    The round is not fully closed and may end up bringing in more than $150 million.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Mary Meeker’s Annual Rapid-Fire Internet Trends Talk (Video)Mary Meeker’s Annual Rapid-Fire Internet Trends Talk (Video)
    Technology

    Mary Meeker can synthesize trends, pinpoint interesting numbers and research, and deliver hundreds of slides like nobody’s business.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Begrudgingly, Google Offers a Form for People Who Want to Be ForgottenBegrudgingly, Google Offers a Form for People Who Want to Be Forgotten
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    Google may not like it, but it’s complying with the EU ruling to delete search results.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Travis Kalanick: Uber Is Raising More Money to Fight Lyft and the “Asshole” Taxi IndustryTravis Kalanick: Uber Is Raising More Money to Fight Lyft and the “Asshole” Taxi Industry
    Technology

    “We’re in a political campaign, and the candidate is Uber and the opponent is an asshole named Taxi.”

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Meeker: As Internet User Growth Slows, the Real Driver Is Mobile UsageMeeker: As Internet User Growth Slows, the Real Driver Is Mobile Usage
    Technology

    Mobile data traffic is up 81 percent with accelerating growth, driven in part by video.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Here’s the Full Deck of Mary Meeker’s Latest Internet Trends ReportHere’s the Full Deck of Mary Meeker’s Latest Internet Trends Report
    Technology

    Plus, a way to check Meeker on her past work, which is now posted and organized in one place online.

    By Liz Gannes