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Timothy B. Lee

Timothy B. Lee

Former senior correspondent

    Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee

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    Why I’m investing in bitcoins (Updated)Why I’m investing in bitcoins (Updated)
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    One bitcoin is worth around $500. Here’s why I think the price could go up.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    How to delete your photos from the cloudHow to delete your photos from the cloud
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    Worried about your private photos falling into the hands of hackers? Here’s how to remove your photos from Apple and Google’s servers.

    By Timothy B. Lee
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    Apple: “celebrity accounts were compromised”Apple: “celebrity accounts were compromised”
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    Apple says Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, and others suffered from “a very targeted attack on user names, passwords and security questions.”

    By Timothy B. Lee
    Technology
    The Jennifer Lawrence photo hack, explainedThe Jennifer Lawrence photo hack, explained
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    Hackers stole nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, and other celebrities. Here’s why our online accounts are still vulnerable.

    By Timothy B. Lee
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    75 years ago, Hitler invaded Poland, starting WWII75 years ago, Hitler invaded Poland, starting WWII
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    Looking back at Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, which marked the start of World War II.

    By Timothy B. Lee
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    Online journalism has a bright futureOnline journalism has a bright future
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    In the past, online news organizations have struggled to turn a profit. But as audiences shift online, advertisers will have to follow.

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    Bitcoin pioneer is dead and having his body frozenBitcoin pioneer is dead and having his body frozen
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    The man who received the first Bitcoin payment has been declared legally dead. His body is being frozen in hopes that doctors will someday cure his ALS.

    By Timothy B. Lee
    The NYT endorses Tim Wu for Lt. Governor
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    The man who coined the term “network neutrality” is running for lieutenant governor of New York. We interviewed him about his campaign and the future of the internet.

    By Timothy B. Lee
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    The Uber recruitment scandal isn’t scandalousThe Uber recruitment scandal isn’t scandalous
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    Uber allegedly booked and then cancelled 5500 Lyft rides. That works out to one cancellation for every 10 drivers.

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    Time Warner Cable suffers massive internet outageTime Warner Cable suffers massive internet outage
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    Hundreds of thousands of customers found themselves without internet access this morning after Time Warner Cable suffered from a technical glitch.

    By Timothy B. Lee