1. The truth is, California doesn’t have a water problem. We all do.
By Steven Johnson in Matter
2. Uber isn’t selling rides. It’s selling data.
By Ron Hirson in Forbes
3. A blind scientist wants to reinvent how the vision-impaired ‘watch’ movies.
By Chris Colin in California Sunday
4. Cute little details may make an app “delightful,” but they’re crowding out thoughtful design.
By John Pavlus in Co.Design
By Mark Hay in Good

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