Timothy B. Lee
Former senior correspondent
Latest articles by Timothy B. Lee


The court that brought you the patent troll crisis keeps losing at the Supreme Court.


Apple has a long history of creating unsuccessful online services.


Apple unveiled new versions of the operating systems for Macs, iPads, and iPhones. Here are 7 of the most important new features.


Where the internet came from, how it works, and how it’s used by people around the world


Some experts think robots and artificial intelligence will throw many Americans out of work. But technologist Marc Andreessen says we shouldn’t worry.


Some drivers worry that competition between Uber and Lyft will drive down their incomes. But the companies’ rivalry is great for customers.


Microsoft billionaire Steve Ballmer has signed a deal to acquire the Clippers basketball team.


The NSA says Ed Snowden is lying when he claims to have raised concerns about NSA programs inside the agency. But it wouldn’t have made a difference if he had.


When Barack Obama took office, 10 out of 13 courts had Republican majorities. Today, 9 out of 13 are dominated by Democratic nominees.


Apple’s purchase of Beats is the latest sign that Tim Cook is turning Apple into a normal company.