Dana Blankenhorn

Dana Blankenhorn

Expertise: Technology, Biotech, Renewable energy

Education: M.S,J. Northwestern (Medill School) 1978; B.A. Rice University, History and Political Science 1977

Awards & Accomplishments: Tech reporter since 1982, Freelance since 1983, on Internet since 1985. Created first online coverage of Internet with a magazine, Interactive Age, 1994 Co-wrote BBS Systems for Business in 1991, Wrote Guide to Field Computing in 1992 Wrote technology history now called "Living with Moore's Law" in 2001, 2010, 2021 Author of over a dozen books, both fiction and non-fiction

About Dana:
Dana Blankenhorn has been a financial journalist since 1978, a technology journalist since 1982, and an Internet journalist since 1985. He writes a Substack newsletter, Facing the Future, which covers technology, markets, and politics.

He has written a half-dozen technology books, several novels available at the Amazon Kindle store, and covered beats ranging from education to e-commerce, and from open source to renewable energy. He lives in Atlanta.

Recent Articles

Dexcom (DXCM) Stock Is Plunging on an ‘Execution Miss.’ What Is Really Going On?

Dexcom's Stelo faces an uncertain future thanks to drugs like Wegovy and a competing Abbott Labs product. DXCM stock is down 40% today.

Dear SMCI Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for Aug. 6

Analysts are hoping SMCI earned $7.63 per share in the June quarter. Beating that figure could send SMCI stock up.

Apple Intelligence: Why AAPL Stock Is a Safe AI Bet for Long-Term Gains

Apple stock has become the bluest of blue chips and its Apple Intelligence demonstrates its reasoned approach to new technology.

Why Are Stocks Down Today?

Whether tech's chill turns into something more serious may be discovered next week when Microsoft and Amazon report earnings.

Should Tesla Invest $5 Billion in xAI? Elon Musk Polls His Fans to Find Out

If you're buying Tesla stock you're no longer buying a car company. You're buying the public face of Elon Musk's enterprises.

General Motors Hits the Brakes on Self-Driving Car. What Else Is Going on With GM Stock Today?

Growth was led by North American trucks with gas engines. GM said EV sales won't be profitable for some time. GM stock is down over 2.5%.

Nvidia Stock Strategy: Don’t Buy the Dip, Wait for the Trough

Nvidia is at the front end of the AI boom and will be first to fall when the trough of disillusionment hits.

Tilray Stock Pops as Germany Grants It a Cultivation Green Light

Tilray has used beer to keep afloat as it waits for pot legalization efforts to blossom in the U.S. and in Europe.

Donald Trump Says He Loves Elon Musk. Tesla Stock Is Now Climbing Higher

Musk's endorsement of Trump may help its prospects, but TSLA stock investors will be looking more at its earnings, due out July 23.

FFIE Stock Warning: Why July 20 Might Not Save This Failing EV Maker

Faraday Future missed its launch window to go to the Moon. Investors should learn from its lessons and avoid FFIE stock.