Newsweek Columnists - Steven Levy

Can Microsoft's Bing Take on Google?

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:15:58 GMT

The company's third attempt at a viable rival to Google is proving to be better than anyone expected.

Why Language May Shape Our Thoughts

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:19:19 GMT

Language may shape our thoughts.

Why Your Laptop's Batteries Die So Fast

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:20:07 GMT

Why your laptop runs out of juice so fast.

It's Writers Vs. Techies. Guess Who's Winning?

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:57:46 GMT

It's geeks versus writers. Guess who's winning.

Lyons: Will the Palm Pre Kill the iPhone?

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:47:09 GMT

Why the new smart phone may be better at luring technophobes into the market than Apple or BlackBerry.

Can Amazon’s Kindle DX Save Newspapers?

Wed, 06 May 2009 19:27:14 GMT

Can Amazon's Kindle DX or Apple's digital tablet save print media?

Why Traditional Hybrid Cars Are Becoming Obsolete

Sat, 02 May 2009 17:22:28 GMT

Prius-style hybrids may become the first victims of the disruptive technology shift that's hitting the auto industry.

How Microsoft Razzes Apple Over Its Prices

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:04:28 GMT

Microsoft was built by engineers. Marketing has always been its weak spot. But its new ads poking fun at Apple hit the mark.

The Strange, Charmed Life of Steve Wozniak

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:55:34 GMT

Some tech moguls are like pro athelets: their careers end early, and they miss fame

Growing Rich by Blogging Is a High-Tech Fairy Tale

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:48:38 GMT

I learned the hard way: while blogs can do many wonderful things, making huge amounts of money isn't one of them.

Could Silicon Valley Become the Next Detroit?

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 17:50:31 GMT

Unless we spend more on technology and science, companies like Apple, HP and IBM could be eclipsed by foreign rivals.

Lyons: The Media's Rotten Reporting on Apple

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:17:27 GMT

The media's coverage of Apple bites. Here's why.

What Will Apple Do Without Steve Jobs?

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:55:07 GMT

Steve Jobs steps aside. Now what?

Lyons: Computer Crashes Needn't be Fatal

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 18:10:38 GMT

Backing up data is a pain in the neck. The only way to make people do it is to automate the process. Mozy does that.

Daniel Lyons: Tesla's Electric Car Loses Its Juice

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:48:32 GMT

Tesla is a classic Silicon Valley project: it's late and over budget, still has bugs and, at $109,000, costs more than planned.

Daniel Lyons: Why Is Jerry Yang Still In Charge?

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:22:41 GMT

Lately, Yahoo seems to stumble from one idea to the next, with no grand vision or plan for the company.

Lyons: Cloudy Days in Silicon Valley

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:44:15 GMT

The storm is on Wall Street, but it's rippling out to Silicon Valley and causing investors to be more cautious.

Lyons:A Portable Fuel Cell Charger for Smartphones

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:32:44 GMT

'Batteries are holding back the portable revolution,' says the CEO of a firm that's developing an answer: a pocket-size fuel cell.

Dan Lyons: A Gloomy Vista for Microsoft

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 18:20:34 GMT

Hiring a TV star from the 1990s to fix Vista's reputation only adds to the impression that Microsoft is in a time warp.