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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    Politics
    NBC’s big fight with the Republican Party, explainedNBC’s big fight with the Republican Party, explained
    Politics

    Republicans believe that CNBC moderators didn’t treat them fairly in Wednesday night’s debate, and they have a plan to fight back.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Self-driving cars have logged a million miles on the roads. Here’s their safety record.Self-driving cars have logged a million miles on the roads. Here’s their safety record.
    Technology

    Self driving cars are involved in more crashes, but all of them are the fault of the other driver.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Ben Carson: the ark was built by amateurs, the Titanic by professionalsBen Carson: the ark was built by amateurs, the Titanic by professionals
    Politics

    You wouldn’t want an amateur brain surgeon, so why should we elect an amateur president?

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Politics
    Ted Cruz is wrong about inflationTed Cruz is wrong about inflation
    Politics

    Ted Cruz says inflation has been high. It hasn’t.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Carly Fiorina’s controversial record as CEO, explainedCarly Fiorina’s controversial record as CEO, explained
    Technology

    A CNBC debate moderator suggests that Carly Fiorina’s leadership of Hewlett-Packard was a failure. Is she right?

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    The most interesting thing about Donald Trump’s thoughts on tech is how boring they areThe most interesting thing about Donald Trump’s thoughts on tech is how boring they are
    Technology

    Donald Trump is a “strong supporter of expanding tech capabilities in the United States” and opposes Chinese hacking of US networks.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Explainers
    How Apple became the world’s most valuable company, explainedHow Apple became the world’s most valuable company, explained
    Explainers

    The iPhone is making Apple huge profits around the world.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    The Senate just passed a bill that could help the NSA spy on youThe Senate just passed a bill that could help the NSA spy on you
    Technology

    In a 74-21 vote, the Senate has approved legislation allowing companies to share more information with government agencies — including the National Security Agency.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Explainers
    Twitter stock fell after weak third-quarter results. Here’s why the company is struggling.Twitter stock fell after weak third-quarter results. Here’s why the company is struggling.
    Explainers

    Twitter gained just 4 million users in the third quarter, disappointing Wall Street analysts who want to see faster growth.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    No one knows what will happen if the Silicon Valley boom endsNo one knows what will happen if the Silicon Valley boom ends
    Technology

    More and more people think there’s a bubble in Silicon Valley.

    By Timothy B. Lee