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Liz Gannes

Liz Gannes

Contributing Writer

    Latest articles by Liz Gannes

    Technology
    Here’s What It’s Like to Go for a Ride in Google’s Robot CarHere’s What It’s Like to Go for a Ride in Google’s Robot Car
    Technology

    Maybe I was kidding myself, but from my vantage point in the back seat, I didn’t feel unsafe in the least.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Airbnb Wins a Battle in New York Over User RecordsAirbnb Wins a Battle in New York Over User Records
    Technology

    A judge ruled in favor of Airbnb today in its ongoing fight with the state’s attorney general.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Fast Forward Launches a Silicon Valley Startup Accelerator for NonprofitsFast Forward Launches a Silicon Valley Startup Accelerator for Nonprofits
    Technology

    “The path for the tech nonprofit has all the challenges of a start-up and all the challenges of a nonprofit.”

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    From Former Amazon Execs, Pro.com Tells You How Much That Home Project Will CostFrom Former Amazon Execs, Pro.com Tells You How Much That Home Project Will Cost
    Technology

    Pro.com promises it can calculate how much a job will cost before you even commit to talking to a service provider.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    A More Nuanced Teardown of Google GlassA More Nuanced Teardown of Google Glass
    Technology

    IHS finds cheap parts, but notes that other costs could bring the device closer to its current price of $1,500.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    The Current Top Free iOS App Is an Anticapitalist Spoof That’s Making $50K Per DayThe Current Top Free iOS App Is an Anticapitalist Spoof That’s Making $50K Per Day
    Technology

    The month-old Make It Rain app has been downloaded 1.6 million times and is making $50,000 per day.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    To Launch a Premium Ride Service, Lyft Helps Drivers Buy a Fleet of Fancy Ford ExplorersTo Launch a Premium Ride Service, Lyft Helps Drivers Buy a Fleet of Fancy Ford Explorers
    Technology

    The new Lyft Plus cars will have custom brushed-steel mustache grilles, spring water and chocolate.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    “Learn to Code?” Meh. “Build Something?” Now We’re Talking, Says Hopscotch’s Jocelyn Leavitt.“Learn to Code?” Meh. “Build Something?” Now We’re Talking, Says Hopscotch’s Jocelyn Leavitt.
    Technology

    Programming becomes more appealing to kids when it creates something fun.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    LiquidPlanner Raises $8 Million to Help Teams PrioritizeLiquidPlanner Raises $8 Million to Help Teams Prioritize
    Technology

    “Change is constant, but most tools don’t allow you to reflect that in your plan.”

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    SmartThings Hires Business Development Head Kelly Liang From Google Glass TeamSmartThings Hires Business Development Head Kelly Liang From Google Glass Team
    Technology

    Liang cut key deals like the one in 2007 that made YouTube a default app to the iPhone.

    By Liz Gannes