My writing
Microsoft-LinkedIn Deal Ignites Twitter Speculation
Wishful thinking among Twitter investors aside, there are not many obvious buyers for the social media network.
Read moreMay 1, 2016
Skeptics of Self-Driving Cars Span Generations
According to surveys, no matter the age, American drivers see potential benefits in autonomous vehicles, but they want to be sure the technology works.
Read moreFebruary 15, 2016
Tencent Nears Deal to Buy Supercell, Maker of Clash of Clans
If completed, the transaction for control of the Finnish game maker would show the growing power of China’s internet giants and bolster their presence in the global gaming market.
Read moreJanuary 29, 2016
Uber Rival’s $28 Billion Valuation Shows Size of China’s Ride-Sharing Market
Didi Chuxing brought in $7.3 billion in its latest fund-raising round, giving it a valuation of almost half that of Uber, its main competitor in China.
Read moreJanuary 2, 2016
A Traveler’s Guide to Taking a Smartphone Abroad
There are two ways to take your phone overseas and get data — the frugal way, which requires a bit of tinkering, and the pay-full-price way.
Read moreOctober 24, 2015
Why Apple Pay and Other Mobile Wallets Beat Chip Cards
To fight fraud, the retail industry has shifted away from traditional magnetic credit cards in favor of cards with embedded computer chips. They’re slow.
Read moreJuly 18, 2016
Put Yourself in the Soccer Game (No Shin Guards Needed)
The UEFA Euro 2016 soccer championships are taking place in France, a good time to get to know the global game. Apps offer stats, scores and games.
Read moreJuly 1, 2015
Why Windows 10 Upgrades Go Wrong, and How to Avoid It
A majority of Windows users are still avoiding the move to Windows 10 because of upgrade headaches, but there are ways around them.
Read moreJune 22, 2015
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