Technology

An illuminating book that examines where Mr. Musk came from and the episodes that shaped his worldview. In many ways it is the inverse of Walter Isaacson’s authorised biography. . . . the authors provide a portrait of his psyche that is arguably more revealing. . . . the resulting book is, you might say, a Musk-read.” –The Economist"Muskism cuts straight to the core of the man and the moment, explaining how a mercurial, conspiracy-prone, vicious bastard can inspire loyalty and billions in other peoples' money, and the nightmare world he wants to build with those billions." –Cory Doctorow, author of EnshittificationA Financial Times Best Book of Summer 2026 • A Kirkus Most Anticipated Nonfiction Book of Spring 2026 • A Literary Hub Most Anticipated Book of the YearA pyrotechnic examination of Elon Musk as a symptom and avatar of our postliberal age

In Private Power and Democracy’s Decline, Mordecai Kurz explores the relationship between free-market capitalism and democracy. He shows that technology has made capitalism different from what was envisioned in the Age of Enlightenment.

An interview with Tim Wu, author of the new book, The Age of Extraction. The book explores the rise of tech platforms and details the risks and rewards of working within such systems.

The educational platform Canvas was shut down when its parent company was hacked. Boise State University cancelled finals Friday due to lack of access.

An interview with Ernest Scheyder, author of The War Below. The book offers an illuminating look at the stakes in the new fight surrounding the extraction of lithium and copper to power digital and energy technologies.

Micron Technology recently had a strong quarter thanks to a demand for AI memory chips, which is drawing attention from investors and could have broader implications for Idahoans.

An interview with Scott D. Anthony, author of Epic Disruptions. The book offers both innovators and curious listeners alike a fascinating exploration of how radical change reshapes industries and shifts power dynamics.

An interview with Tom Wheeler, former FCC chairman and author of the new book, Techlash. With the experiences of the late 19th century’s industrial Gilded Age as a backdrop, Wheeler makes the case for a new vision of digital governance.

An interview with Azeem Azhar, author of The Exponential Age: How Accelerating Technology is Transforming Business, Politics, and Society. The book explores the widening gap between rapidly-expanding technology and our ability to deal with its effects.

A new study shows venture capital investment in tech startups is surging across the United States, including parts of the Mountain West.