He Thought He Could Outfox the Gig Economy. He Was Wrong
Jeffrey Fang was a ride-hailing legend, a top earner with relentless hustle. Then his minivan was carjacked—with his kids in the back seat.
Jeffrey Fang was a ride-hailing legend, a top earner with relentless hustle. Then his minivan was carjacked—with his kids in the back seat.
Lauren Smiley Wired Jun 2021 35min Permalink
When a longtime resident started stealing her neighbors’ Amazon packages, she entered a vortex of smart cameras, Nextdoor rants, and cellphone surveillance.
Lauren Smiley The Atlantic Nov 2019 35min Permalink
Can Karen Navarra’s Fitbit explain her murder?
Lauren Smiley Wired Sep 2019 30min Permalink
Alex Vardakostas has been on a decade-long quest to build a robot that can prepare the perfect cheeseburger. It could also put his family out of work.
Lauren Smiley Wired Jun 2018 15min Permalink
The life and death of Srinivas Kuchibhotla.
Lauren Smiley Wired Jun 2017 25min Permalink
There are two roles to play in the new world of on-demand everything: royalty or servant.
Lauren Smiley Matter Mar 2015 10min Permalink
Renting in one of the most expensive American cities.
Lauren Smiley San Francisco Aug 2013 20min Permalink
A family turns to murder to save one of their own.
Lauren Smiley San Francisco Jul 2013 25min Permalink