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Rani Molla

Rani Molla

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Rani Molla

    Technology
    Psychologists explain why at-home exercise machines like Peloton have what it takes to keep people movingPsychologists explain why at-home exercise machines like Peloton have what it takes to keep people moving
    Technology

    Social media, gamification and VR give these exercise tools more staying power.

    By Rani Molla
    Why companies like Lyft and Uber are going public without having profits
    Technology

    The last time unprofitable companies went public at this rate was in 2000 — the year the dot-com bubble burst.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Lyft’s IPO filing shows how founders create their own supremacy in Silicon ValleyLyft’s IPO filing shows how founders create their own supremacy in Silicon Valley
    Technology

    Believe in Logan Green and John Zimmer. Or don’t.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Rani Molla
    Technology
    Two years after going public, Snap’s problems are still all about growthTwo years after going public, Snap’s problems are still all about growth
    Technology

    A redesign of the Snapchat app and a shift to programmatic ads threw it off course.

    By Rani Molla and Kurt Wagner
    Technology
    Visa approvals for tech workers are on the decline. That won’t just hurt Silicon Valley.Visa approvals for tech workers are on the decline. That won’t just hurt Silicon Valley.
    Technology

    More tech work could head overseas as the US allows fewer tech workers into the country.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Chart: How the definition of “journalist” is changingChart: How the definition of “journalist” is changing
    Technology

    The plight of journalists might not be that bad if you’re willing to consider a broader view of “journalism.”

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    Americans feel as bad about billionaires today as they did during the 2009 recessionAmericans feel as bad about billionaires today as they did during the 2009 recession
    Technology

    One theory: It has less to do with Elizabeth Warren and more to do with Donald Trump.

    By Theodore Schleifer and Rani Molla
    It will take more than NewsGuard’s team of journalists to stop the spread of fake news
    Technology

    Experts weigh in on whether a for-profit journalism initiative can do what big tech can’t.

    By Rani Molla
    Technology
    The government is using the wrong data to make crucial decisions about the internetThe government is using the wrong data to make crucial decisions about the internet
    Technology

    Bad maps mean federal money isn’t being spent where it should be to build out broadband connectivity.

    By Rani Molla
    Facebook’s first 15 years were defined by user growth
    Technology

    From dorm room to global dominance, Facebook’s path to 2.3 billion users.

    By Rani Molla and Kurt Wagner