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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

    Technology
    Net neutrality will apply to cell networks. Here’s the best case for why it shouldn’t.Net neutrality will apply to cell networks. Here’s the best case for why it shouldn’t.
    Technology

    The Federal Communications Commission is about to apply network neutrality regulations to the wireless network that powers your smartphone. Critics say that’s a mistake.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    How NIMBYism is holding back Silicon Valley and the American economyHow NIMBYism is holding back Silicon Valley and the American economy
    Technology

    Some of America’s most innovative technology companies want to expand their headquarters. But local governments in Silicon Valley are making it difficult.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    What Comcast’s huge profits tell us about the state of the broadband industryWhat Comcast’s huge profits tell us about the state of the broadband industry
    Technology

    Comcast is spending more money rewarding shareholders than investing in their networks, suggesting a lack of competition in the industry.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Business & Finance
    Hedge funds are a racket, in 2 chartsHedge funds are a racket, in 2 charts
    Business & Finance

    Hedge funds had a bad year in 2014. Also 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2006, 2004, and 2003.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Why Silicon Valley has a chance to dominate the auto industryWhy Silicon Valley has a chance to dominate the auto industry
    Technology

    The self-driving car market will be huge, and conventional car companies aren’t well positioned to control it.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Business & Finance
    The world’s largest PC maker put “catastrophically irresponsible” software on its laptopsThe world’s largest PC maker put “catastrophically irresponsible” software on its laptops
    Business & Finance

    For several months Lenovo pre-installed software that hijacked customers’ secure connections in order to insert ads.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    Apple really seems to be building an Apple Car. That’s not as crazy as it sounds.Apple really seems to be building an Apple Car. That’s not as crazy as it sounds.
    Technology

    Apple has been scooping up talent from Ford, Tesla, and other companies in the auto business.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Climate
    Why a smart thermostat is a good investmentWhy a smart thermostat is a good investment
    Climate

    Smart thermostats from Nest, Honeywell, and other companies can pay for themselves in two to four years.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    The father of net neutrality is surprisingly upbeat about a Republican proposalThe father of net neutrality is surprisingly upbeat about a Republican proposal
    Technology

    Tim Wu, who coined the term network neutrality, says Republican legislation on the topic is “not a joke.”

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Money
    How to pick a mutual fund without getting ripped offHow to pick a mutual fund without getting ripped off
    Money

    The most expensive mutual funds charge 20 times as much as the cheapest ones. It’s not worth the extra money.

    By Timothy B. Lee