John Hennessy, Chairman of Alphabet, on Smart Risks, Employee Activism, and the Dangers of Short-Term Thinking

In an interview with Marissa Mayer, Hennessy spoke about the tech industry's declining reputation and how to keep innovation aliveLast week, Alphabet chair and former Stanford University president John Hennessy joined former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer on the stage of the Computer History Museum to discuss leadership and to promote…

With the “Dead Bug” Method, Hobbyists Can Break Through the High-Frequency Barrier

A revived technique lets you make microwave and high-speed digital circuits without a traditional printed circuit board Photo: Randi Klett Don’t get me wrong—I love printed circuit boards. PCBs are, of course, essential in mass-produced products. Even for hobbyists, a small run assures almost perfectly repeatable circuits. And PCBs with…