How Safe Is Apple Pay?
Walmart and Best Buy’s Apple Pay alternative has already been hacked. Your mobile wallet could be next.
The Halloween Industrial Complex
The scariest thing about Halloween might be just how seriously we take it. For this week’s holiday, Americans of all ages will spend more than $5 billion on disposable costumes and bite-size candy.
Will the End of a Tax Loophole Kill Off Irish Business and Force Google and Apple to Pay Up?
U.S. technology giants have constructed international offices in Dublin in order to take advantage of favorable tax policies that are now changing. But Ireland might have enough other draws to keep them there even when costs climb.
‘Looking’ at Art in the Smartphone Age
Technology is a great way to activate gallery space, but it shouldn’t take it over.
Everyone Agrees: CEOs Should Be Paid Less
A lot less. A survey of citizens from 50 countries found that the ideal ratio between CEO and unskilled worker pay would be 4.6:1. In the United States, it's a staggering 351:1.
Would You Like a Subscription With Your Coffee?
A new app hopes to unite local coffee shops while helping you find a cheap cup of good coffee.
The Dangerous Rise of the Temporary Technology Worker
In the 1099 economy, we all work for commission, hoping to find enough opportunities to piece together a part-time salary on full-time work.
Welcome to the Economy Economy
With the recent introduction of Apple Pay, the Silicon Valley giant is promising to remake how we interact with money. Could iCoin be next?
Why Do Women Earn Less as Mothers and Men Earn More as Fathers?
For women, becoming a parent means you can expect to earn even less over your lifetime—unless you’re Marissa Mayer.
The Celebrity Photo-Hacking Scandal Shows Why Old Privacy Laws Need a Serious Update
An 80-year-old ruling that has become a pillar of privacy law in the United States doesn’t hold up in the Internet age.