Technology

How Digital Ushers in a New Entertainment Golden Age

In his book, University of Minnesota professor Joel Waldfogel explains how digital technology is ushering in a new golden age of entertainment — with better choices and at lower costs for consumers.

Why India’s Smartphone Revolution Is a Double-edged Sword

An explosion of affordable smartphones is turning Indians into internet users at the rate of three people per second. How is this affecting the country’s culture?
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Building Business Value by Optimizing Digital Experience Using a Platform-as-a-service Approach

Platform vendors are increasingly offering resources to enhance the digital experience (DX) for users, resulting in a greater ability of businesses and other organizations to enhance productivity and profitability, roll[…]

Why Social Media Is the New Weapon in Modern Warfare

Authors Peter Singer and Emerson Brooking explain how social media has emerged as a surprising -- and effective -- tool in modern warfare, in their new book.

Apple’s Troubles in China Predict Problems for Other U.S. Firms

CEO Tim Cook has blamed China’s slowing economy for an expected sales shortfall, but that is just part of the story, writes Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar in this opinion piece.

How 3D Printing Is Transforming Mass Manufacturing

Dartmouth professor Richard D'Aveni explains how 3D printing could change the balance of economic power.

Can Fintech Lower Costs for High-risk Borrowers?

With payday loans charging an average APR of 400%, higher credit-risk borrowers have few options to get lower-cost loans. One fintech company is starting to change the dynamic.

How Energy Powered Human History

From the burning of wood and coal to nuclear power, developing energy sources has sparked societal advancement. But energy transitions take a long time, as we are learning with solar[…]

Can Employees Change the Ethics of Tech Firms?

Fueled in part by the organizing power of social media, workers in the technology sector and beyond may be ushering in a new era of employee activism on moral and[…]

Will an Employee Walkout Lead to Changes at Google?

Wharton's Stephanie Creary and UC-Berkeley's Harley Shaiken discuss whether an employee walkout will lead to changes in sexual harassment policies at Google.

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