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Kyle Chayka

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Online Trap

‘Ethical’ Hotel’s Big Fat Wi-Fi Lie

You’ve settled in, fired up your laptop—and not only is the $15-a-day hotel Internet slow as molasses, you can’t use your own hotspot for ‘security’ reasons. Here’s why the policy is unlawful.

Kyle Chayka

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IN COURT

Things Are Going Downhill Fast for Uber

Uber’s list of lawsuits is growing—from sexual assault cases to city transportation regulations.

Kyle Chayka

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iFuture

Steve Jobs Would Be Proud of Apple

The company announced two new iPhones and the Apple Watch on Tuesday, marking Tim Cook and team’s best work yet.

Kyle Chayka

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Big Things

What Apple Has Up Its Sleeve

Apple’s event on September 9 won’t have to just impress us—it will have to prove that its vision is maturing under post-Jobs leader Tim Cook.

Kyle Chayka

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IDENTITY CRISIS

Bill Gates’ Doomsday Prophesy Comes True

In 1995, Bill Gates sent a (now infamous) memo warning of the Internet’s impact. Now, with the news of 18,000 layoffs at Microsoft, Gates’ words are truer than ever.

Kyle Chayka

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VANISH

The Right to Be Forgotten Online

A new company called Forget.me wants to help you control how you’re presented online, but critics say it supports censorship.

Kyle Chayka

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Struck Down

What the Aereo Decision Means for You

The business model used by Aereo—the ‘Uber for television’—was ruled illegal by the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

Kyle Chayka

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Why a Million Designers All Stopped Work

The design world is utterly dependent on a single software cloud. What happens when it suddenly goes down?

Kyle Chayka

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