Has Silicon Valley Been Building the Wrong Things?

A provocative inquiry into the nature of modern life and technology is at the heart of Ian Bogost’s forthcoming book, "The Small Stuff: How to Lead a More Gratifying Life."…

The Elusive Dawn of Smart Glasses: Xreal’s Project Aura Navigates Silicon Valley’s Tortured Dream

The smart glasses industry has long been a tortured dream of Silicon Valley, a technological frontier perpetually on the cusp of revolutionizing human-computer interaction, yet consistently mired in challenges that…

Silicon Valley’s Lachy Groom Makes Rapid $20 Million Bet on Indian Home Services Startup Pronto, Valuing it at $200 Million

Lachy Groom, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential and closely observed solo investors, has made a significant $20 million investment in the burgeoning Indian home services startup, Pronto. This strategic…

The Power Play at Stanford: Theo Baker’s Unflinching Look at a University Shaped by Silicon Valley Ambition

Theo Baker, a graduating senior at Stanford University, is poised to make a significant impact with the forthcoming publication of his debut book, How to Rule the World: An Education…

AI Tokens Emerge as the Fourth Pillar of Engineering Compensation, Igniting Debate Across Silicon Valley

A transformative shift is sweeping through Silicon Valley, pivoting the discussion around engineering compensation towards an entirely new frontier: AI tokens. This innovative approach proposes supplementing traditional salaries, equity, and…