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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

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    This chart explains why coastal elites and middle America see the economy differentlyThis chart explains why coastal elites and middle America see the economy differently
    archives

    Big cities are America’s growth engines. That wasn’t true in the 1990s.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Why Google’s victory in a copyright fight with Oracle is a big dealWhy Google’s victory in a copyright fight with Oracle is a big deal
    Technology

    A jury just ruled that Google didn’t infringe copyright when it made Android compatible with Oracle’s Java platform.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Even Gawker haters should fear the strategy Peter Thiel is using to destroy GawkerEven Gawker haters should fear the strategy Peter Thiel is using to destroy Gawker
    Technology

    Billionaires funding third-party lawsuits are a threat to media freedom.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Charles Schwab offers free investment advice — but there’s a big catchCharles Schwab offers free investment advice — but there’s a big catch
    Technology

    Schwab’s intelligent portfolio service has a conflict of interest.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Twitter replies are broken, and Twitter has a great plan to fix themTwitter replies are broken, and Twitter has a great plan to fix them
    Technology

    Twitter’s confusing announcement, explained in plain English.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Ethereum, explained: why Bitcoin’s stranger cousin is now worth $1 billionEthereum, explained: why Bitcoin’s stranger cousin is now worth $1 billion
    Technology

    Bitcoin fans are flocking to Ethereum.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Robo-advisers are the hottest trend in investing, but for most there’s a better wayRobo-advisers are the hottest trend in investing, but for most there’s a better way
    Technology

    Old-fashioned target date mutual funds offer a similar service for about half the cost.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    The American economy’s big problem: we don’t have enough companies like TeslaThe American economy’s big problem: we don’t have enough companies like Tesla
    Technology

    Tesla is going to need billions of dollars to meet its ambitious production goals. Most technology companies don’t need that kind of money.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Money
    6 secrets to getting a good deal on a house6 secrets to getting a good deal on a house
    Money

    Buying a house is complicated. We suggest 6 rules for getting a house you’ll love at a price you can afford.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    How Google passed Apple to become the world’s most valuable companyHow Google passed Apple to become the world’s most valuable company
    Technology

    Apple’s profits are worth three times more than Google’s, yet Wall Street values them about the same.

    By Timothy B. Lee