Libra is less about an immediate benefit to Facebook, and more about creating a world where companies like Facebook have the best chance to prosper. That is why Facebook gave up so much control.
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The First Post-iPhone Keynote
This year’s WWDC presented an Apple that was finally ready to move past the iPhone.
China, Leverage, and Values
If there is a new tech cold war, it is one with shots fired over a decade ago, largely by China. The questions going forward are about both leverage and values.
Google Fights Back
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Microsoft, Slack, Zoom, and the SaaS Opportunity
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Uber Questions
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Disney and the Future of TV
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A Regulatory Framework for the Internet
Regulators need to stop blindly regulating “the Internet” and instead understand that every part of the Internet stack is different, and only one part is suffering from market failure.
Apple’s Services Event
Apple’s Services Event generally made sense, even if most products weren’t ready to launch. It’s fair to wonder, though, if something important is being lost.