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Liz Gannes

Liz Gannes

Contributing Writer

    Latest articles by Liz Gannes

    Technology
    In Education Technology, Startups With Big Impact Tend to Be Rather SimpleIn Education Technology, Startups With Big Impact Tend to Be Rather Simple
    Technology

    Edmodo, Remind101, ClassDojo and StudyBlue break out from the pack, but not because of some complex technology.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    California Court Rules Looking at Maps Apps Okay -- But What About Everything Else?California Court Rules Looking at Maps Apps Okay -- But What About Everything Else?
    Technology

    But rerouting around a traffic jam generally requires more than just a glance at your phone.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Magneto Gives the Online Calendar a RethinkMagneto Gives the Online Calendar a Rethink
    Technology

    Perhaps calendars could be better, if some smart folks scratched their heads hard enough.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    State App Wants to Be a Public Opinion Poll for EverythingState App Wants to Be a Public Opinion Poll for Everything
    Technology

    Are you overflowing with snap judgments and want somewhere to share them?

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    CamioCam Brings Ambitious Search Smarts to VideoCamioCam Brings Ambitious Search Smarts to Video
    Technology

    “In the grandiose vision, we think this could be a Google for a real world.”

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    EdSurge, Media Outlet for Education Tech, Raises $1.5M Series AEdSurge, Media Outlet for Education Tech, Raises $1.5M Series A
    Technology

    Though backed by many edtech investors, EdSurge aims to provide evenhanded coverage.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Google Doesn’t Want Google Glass to Be Banned While Driving, ObviouslyGoogle Doesn’t Want Google Glass to Be Banned While Driving, Obviously
    Technology

    Google confirmed its reported lobbying, because of course.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Dropbox Round Finalized: $350M at $10B ValuationDropbox Round Finalized: $350M at $10B Valuation
    Technology

    The key investors are BlackRock, Fidelity and T. Rowe Price, as Re/code previously reported.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    Before Facebook Deal, WhatsApp Was Helping BuzzFeed and Shazam Go Viral With New Platform ToolsBefore Facebook Deal, WhatsApp Was Helping BuzzFeed and Shazam Go Viral With New Platform Tools
    Technology

    A new share button on iOS sent more BuzzFeed article shares to WhatsApp than Twitter.

    By Liz Gannes
    Technology
    SurveyMonkey to Launch Mobile App and Mobile Developer ToolsSurveyMonkey to Launch Mobile App and Mobile Developer Tools