Cars and the Future

A massive revolution in cars seems right around the corner. However, I think it will take longer then most technologists think, but when it comes it will come quickly.

Venture Capital and the Internet’s Impact

Venture Capital has been transformed by a surprising source: Amazon. Ultimately, no industry is safe from the impact of the Internet.

Twitter’s Moment

Twitter has had a rough stretch, and most are pessimistic about its chances. I was previously, but I think the upside is looking much brighter than it did before this week.

The Facebook Epoch

First came the PC, and on top of the PC the Internet. Then, mobile, but what will rule mobile?

Uber 2.0: Human Self-Driving Cars

Uber 1.0 is a huge success, but it’s still basically a taxi service. We know the future is self-driving cars, but is there an intermediary step? What if Uber could do self-driving cars today?

Why Web Pages Suck

Everyone complains about web pages that suck, but the reality is that it is advertisers who call the shots. This should, at a minimum, put Facebook’s Instant Articles and Apple’s News app in a new light.

Airbnb and the Internet Revolution

Airbnb gets less press than Uber, but in some respects its even more radical: understanding how it works leads one to question many of the premises of modern society from hotels to regulations. It’s an important marker in the Internet Revolution.