Artificial intelligence has gone from an imagined technological fantasy to an integral part of our everyday lives. From super-personalized recommendations on our separate site OverTraders.com to the algorithms that are reshaping our financial markets, AI’s influence can’t be overstated. This rapid integration comes with a chilling undercurrent: the potential for...
The quick fix is perhaps the most potent temptation of all, particularly in the realm of weight loss. We know we’re all living in a world bombarded with images of unrealistic bodies. After all, the allure of losing weight with no effort — just a prescription — is difficult to...
The foundation of a strong democracy is an informed public. If the public does not have access to honest and complete information, they are muted. In doing so, they become passive observers instead of active participants in a legislative process that will determine their own future trajectory. This principle is...
The rise of direct-to-consumer genetic testing (DTC-GT) companies like 23andMe and Ancestry has opened a Pandora's Box of ethical questions, chief among them: who truly owns your genetic data once you spit into that tube? As a journalist who has followed the tech and bioethics beat for years, I've seen...
The broad world of crypto—which dangles potent lures of decentralization and freedom from traditional finance—can seem like the Wild West. New infrastructure needs come online every day, all competing for limited transportation dollars. In this uncertain and unpredictable landscape, token buybacks have emerged as a popularizing recurring maneuver. So are...
The recent data breach at 23andMe, affecting millions of users, isn't just a technological hiccup. It's a blaring alarm about the lax regulations governing our most personal information: our genetic code. As a long-time journalist covering tech, I would say that I understand both the promise of and peril posed...
We hear about it constantly. Famed for it being a leading indicator of economic prosperity, a weather vane on the roof of our national wallet. But is it really the gold standard, best measure ever, metrics by which all other metrics should be judged? As a journalist who has spent...
Ever been sold your insurance policy as not just a safety net but a wise financial move, too? It’s a dangerous proposal, I recognize. Imagine the opportunity of having the benefit of protection along with the potential for financial growth. You’ll have a chance to hear directly about what’s new...
The digital world is the new great power arena, and America’s technological dominance is being threatened. China’s acceleration to establish itself as a technology superpower arguably presents the most consequential challenge. To remain secure and keep America first in innovation, the United States needs an urgent and fundamental recalibration of...
The excitement over the new miracle weight loss drugs is surely overwhelming your ears. Promising quick results, these drugs are rapidly gaining traction, fueled by aggressive marketing and the desperation of millions struggling with obesity. A crucial question lingers: Are we prioritizing a quick fix over sustainable, long-term solutions? I’m...
The financial media loves to sell an image of recessions as cleansing fires, roasting out all the weak businesses and uncovering all those buried opportunities. I consider this narrative very perilously rosy. Though some will come through untouched, or perhaps even in a more advantageous position, the truth is much...
In the digital age, transparency and national security are no longer easy to distinguish. This is a recipe for disaster with a minefield of easily avoidable breaches which can have catastrophic impacts. I strongly agree that leaking sensitive information is a treasonous crime. When these types of breaches threaten our...
Alright, let’s get into electric vehicles. We’re not just driving change for cars, we’re driving huge improvements for the future of all transportation and it’s electrifying — in every sense of the word! For years, Tesla has been the undisputed king of the EV hill, but there's a new contender...
The electric vehicle (EV) market sure is hot right now, ain’t it? It seems like every two weeks there’s another headline proclaiming that some new company is poised to dethrone Tesla. And these days, the name on everyone’s lips is BYD. They’re moving cars off the lot faster than hotcakes,...