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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    Technology
    These empty offices are costing the US economy billionsThese empty offices are costing the US economy billions
    Technology

    Patent trolls cost the economy $29 billion, and many are just empty offices.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Why it’s always 1977 in the world of tech punditryWhy it’s always 1977 in the world of tech punditry
    Technology

    I was totally wrong about home 3D printing. Here’s what I learned.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Nest’s Tony Fadell is stepping down, but the company has larger problems than its CEONest’s Tony Fadell is stepping down, but the company has larger problems than its CEO
    Technology

    Nest was supposed to lead the next computing revolution. It’s looking like a bust.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Why home 3D printing never lived up to the hypeWhy home 3D printing never lived up to the hype
    Technology

    It turns out people don’t actually want 3D printers in their homes.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Personal Finance
    The sneaky but probably legal way rich people shield retirement savings from taxesThe sneaky but probably legal way rich people shield retirement savings from taxes
    Personal Finance

    The “backdoor Roth” loophole lets high-income earners contribute an extra $11,000 per year in a tax-advantaged account.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Here are the cities where paychecks go the furthestHere are the cities where paychecks go the furthest
    Technology

    Despite astronomical housing prices, Silicon Valley workers enjoy the nation’s highest standard of living.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    The economy just got its worst job report in yearsThe economy just got its worst job report in years
    Politics

    Bad job numbers are a boost for Donald Trump.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Partnering with a country that won’t let women drive is a huge PR blunder for UberPartnering with a country that won’t let women drive is a huge PR blunder for Uber
    Technology

    Uber needs to convince the public it’s trustworthy. Giving Saudi Arabia a board seat does the opposite.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Saudi Arabia invested $3.5 billion in Uber. That could be bad news for the global economy.Saudi Arabia invested $3.5 billion in Uber. That could be bad news for the global economy.
    Technology

    Uber needs cash to fight brutal cost wars around the world, and that’s not great for economic growth.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    World Politics
    The Vox Vacation Index: let economics help plan your summer vacationThe Vox Vacation Index: let economics help plan your summer vacation
    World Politics

    We crunched the numbers to find the countries offering unusually good travel bargains right now.

    By Timothy B. Lee and Soo Oh