tech, startups, internet
Zillow wants to flip your house.
“A new breed of high-tech real estate flippers is using algorithms (and a healthy dose of Silicon Valley venture capital) to buy at massive scale.” | learn more
oh, chicago
My old neighbors listed their house… for $45M.
I lived on the other side of Burling Street, and always walked past this house with wonder. It’s on 8 city blocks in one of the absolute best neighborhoods in the city. The previous time it was for sale, it was listed […]
oh, chicago
How often did your Alderman show up to work at City Hall?
“If City Council gave out attendance grades, most of its members would get a D. Before you vote Tuesday, see how your alderman stacks up.” | learn more
fun facts
Michael Jordan card turns out to be quite valuable.
“A winning bid of $350,100 secured a rare Michael Jordan basketball card on eBay Wednesday night after a flurry of bids raised the price by nearly $150,000 in the final two minutes.” I have a feeling that my collection is […]
fun facts
Emojis on license plates are coming.
Not coming to the US just yet, but they’ll be hitting the roads in Australia soon. We can only hope, though… 😎 | learn more
fun facts
Why do Zebras have stripes?
A recent study found that the stripes help keep flies from landing on them. So, there you have it. | learn more
book recommendations
The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World
Author: Brad Stone This story is brought to you from the same author as The Everything Store, an excellent book about Amazon. With his tech reporter credentials he’s able to get exclusive and deep access to the key players involved […]
book recommendations
AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
Author: Kai-Fu Lee I read this book mostly on the basis of the authors pedigree. Kai-Fu Lee is a tech rock star. He’s an O.G. of AI research, a tech exec who built Google China, and founder of the VC […]
to your health
Five food predictions for the next five years.
“IBM Research predicts five innovations that will change our lives within five years. What if, within five years, the food supply chain was simpler, safer, and less wasteful?” |learn more
under the microscope
Scientists may have achieved first ‘in body’ gene editing.
“Scientists think they have achieved the first gene editing inside the body, altering DNA in adults to try and treat a disease.” | learn more