Remember the early days of Uber? Not only was Uber better than a taxi, it was cheaper too. But every time we Ubered, or DoorDashed, or used another lifestyle app, we failed to realize that the prices were so low because those companies lost money every time we did so. They subsidized their services to hook us - which they did - and promptly raised prices. I’m not just randomly reminiscing about $10 Ubers. Two months of access to the most advanced models of ChatGPT - usually $40 - is now free...

We know how much the workplace has changed since COVID, and now punctuality might be the latest thing to go. A survey of workplace manners showed that just 14% of employees consider it important. Can we say goodbye to the “if you’re on time, you’re late” ethos? Maaaaybe. Consistent lateness to meetings ranked #5 on the list of top five irritating behaviors. (Side note: not cleaning up after yourself came in at #1.) This contrast definitely feels like a leftover from the WFH era where the...

Sarah Wynn-William's book on her time at Meta, Careless People, had been making the usual tech-memoir rounds until the day after its publication when an arbitrator ruled that she can no longer promote the book. Meta filed suit alleging that Wynn-Williams violated the non-disparagement agreement she signed when she left the company, and received an injunction until an arbitrator makes their ruling. I read the book, and it's compelling. It’s also a fascinating look behind the curtain at a...