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Dan Lyons is technology editor at Newsweek and the creator of Fake Steve Jobs, the persona behind the notorious tech blog The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs. Before joining Newsweek, Lyons spent 10 years at Forbes.

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Is Apple’s New iPhone New Enough?

Tech Wars

The new iPhone 5 has a bigger screen and some modest improvements. Can it stave off Android?

Dan Lyons | Published Sep 12, 2012

Apple Vendetta Costs Customers

Hi-Tech War

Apple is dropping Google’s map software in favor of a homegrown version that’s not as good—screwing customers in its Google feud, says Dan Lyons.

Dan Lyons | Published Jun 21, 2012

Microsoft’s Tablet Revolution

Brave New Mobile World

By leaping into the hardware business, Microsoft is adopting Apple’s business model, says Dan Lyons.

Dan Lyons | Published Jun 20, 2012

How Apps Could Lead to Child Rape

Cautionary Tale

Skout was a flirting app for grown-ups. Then it opened up to teens. Then three kids allegedly got raped. Dan Lyons on a cautionary tale about creepy new mobile apps.

Dan Lyons | Published Jun 14, 2012

I Want My Apple TV!

Dream Products

Apple just rolled out a bunch of new updates, but not what everyone wanted—and Dan Lyons is disappointed.

Dan Lyons | Published Jun 13, 2012

Facebook’s Toxic Domino Effect

Gone Viral?

For Silicon Valley’s overhyped and overvalued companies, this falling stock is bad news. By Dan Lyons.

Dan Lyons | Published Jun 01, 2012

7 Keys to Facebook’s IPO Scandal

According to a legal expert, Facebook broke no laws in selectively disclosing negative information before last week’s IPO, writes Dan Lyons.

Dan Lyons | Published May 23, 2012

Facebook IPO Bombshell!

In the wake of a disastrous stock offering comes what looks like a huge scandal. By Dan Lyons.

Dan Lyons | Published May 22, 2012

Apple Scores a Hit on Android

Smartphone Battle

Two HTC Android smartphones are stuck at Customs. Dan Lyons on the blow to HTC in Apple’s war on Android.

Dan Lyons | Published May 15, 2012

Farewell, Yahoo CEO!

Shakeup at the Top

Scott Thompson lasted just four months in the job. Dan Lyons offers a send-off.

Dan Lyons | Published May 13, 2012

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