Seung Lee
Reporter
Seung Lee is a San Francisco-based staff writer at Newsweek, who focuses on consumer technology. He has previously worked at the Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle and San Francisco Magazine. He has also written for Vice Magazine and Popular Science. Born in Seoul, South Korean, he speaks fluent Korean. But he considers himself a lifelong Californian, having grown up in inner-city Los Angeles and graduated from UC Berkeley.
Apple CEO Wished for More Dialogue With Government
"I don't think that's the way the railroad should be run," says Apple CEO Tim Cook on Obama administration.
Who in Silicon Valley Is Backing Apple Over the FBI?
Nine tech executives and Silicon Valley politicians have taken sides so far.
Watch:T-Mobile Unboxes New Samsung Galaxy S7 Underwater
The days of frantically stuffing your soaked smartphone into bowls of rice may be over.
Ad-Blocking Startup Argues With Google, Yahoo in Panel
Ad blockers and tech titans clashed over the use of ad-blocking apps at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Uber Says Accused Kalamazoo Shooter Had No Sketchy Past
"The focus on Uber is a distraction from the availability of guns in the hands of people who perhaps shouldn't have such easy access."
Over Half of Americans Support FBI Over Apple
Both Republicans and Democrats agree Apple should unlock the San Bernardino shooter's iPhone.
FBI's Fight With Apple May Anger Europeans
The U.S. and the EU have been on rocky grounds regarding privacy since the Snowden revelations.
Justice Department Tries to Force Apple to Crack Phones
The Department of Justice calls Apple's fight against opening an encrypted smartphone "a public brand marketing strategy."
The U.S. Government Says Hoverboards Are 'Unsafe'
Any hoverboard on the streets is unsafe, says the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Law Enforcement's Case Against Apple's Encryption
"I'm telling ya, if there is a bomb threat in Silicon Valley, they will be unlocking phones left and right."
FCC Prepares to Examine Swapping of Cable Set-Top Boxes
FCC decided on Thursday to have the potentially industry-changing rule examined over the next few months.
Apple Heads into Constitutional Battle on Encryption
The First Amendment and a less-recognized law from 1789 are the two factors in contention.
Kanye's New Album Has Been Illegally Downloaded in Bulk
Music fans downloaded "The Life of Pablo" more than 500,000 times in the first 24 hours of its release.
Three Electric Bicycles to Help Spice Your Commutes
For an extra boost while riding, consider these three models.
No Silicon Valley, but Pakistan Building Startup Scene
Using motorcycle riders to collect cash payments is one big difference with Pakistani startups.
Has Silicon Valley Met Its Waterloo in Health Care?
Recent troubles in Zenefits and Theranos highlight it can use more zen and patience in their approach.
Congress Aims to Stop State-Level Bans on Encryption
The ENCRYPT Act of 2016 has bipartisan support in Congress.
Zuckerberg Chides Facebook Board Member's India Tweet
Marc Andreessen landed himself in hot water on Twitter on Tuesday night.
Twitter's Users Shrink, Stock Plummets in Earnings Call
So far, CEO Jack Dorsey has not been able to deliver on his promise to get Twitter back on track.
LARPers Fear They'll Lose Their Archer Corps to Patent
Distributors of foam-tipped arrows have significant leverage in LARP warfare for their strategic importance in battle and practicality in not killing people.
Oculus Rift PC Bundle Pre-Orders Start at $1,500
The bundle will include the headset, sensor, remote an Xbox One controller, two games and an Oculus-ready PC.
India Kills Facebook's Free Internet Plan
Indian regulators side with net neutrality activists in arguing Free Basics program will give Facebook the power to give preferential treatment over others.
Can Foursquare's New CEO Right the Ship?
New CEO Jeff Glueck steps in at a time when Foursquare is getting squeezed by Yelp and Facebook.
Twitter Reports Progress in Shutting Down ISIS Accounts
Twitter has closed down 125,000 accounts promoting extremism since last year.
How Does Yahoo Make Its Money?
Short answer: It still serves a lot of pages and it sells a lot of ads.
New York City to Allow Pay-by-Phone Parking App
Mayor de Blasio announced this won't cost an additional dime for the city.
Mysterious Startup Raises Nearly $800 Million
Magic Leap says the extra cash can help accelerate bringing its products to the public.
10 Ways SF Has Fumbled Its Super Bowl Festivities
To many San Franciscans, the L in Super Bowl L stands for "Lose."
The Best and Worst of Tom Clancy's 'The Division' Beta
Dystopian New York City never looked more beautiful.
Amazon's Stock Tumbles Following Latest Earnings Call
Wall Street set up sky-high expectations that even Amazon's best-ever records could not reach.