Gabriela Barkho

pancakes

The Brunch Industrial Complex Is Ruining Yelp

Brunch has dominated menus and digital platforms for a while, but how is this trend affecting both diners and food business owners?
Gabriela Barkho
3.25.17
Review

Would You Wear Your Fitbit If It Was a $345 Gold Bracelet?

I tried a high end “smart bracelet” for its security features, which goes beyond activity tracking featured on most standard wearables.
Gabriela Barkho
1.15.17
Luxury Week

I Rented All the Expensive Tech I Can't Afford

Those who can't afford to keep up with expensive gadgets can now rent them for a taste of a more luxurious lifestyle.
Gabriela Barkho
9.29.16
Sports

How One Startup Reimagined Athlete Stats for the Age of Social Media

The rapid-fire nature of social nature prompted European soccer authorities to change how they think about stats.
Gabriela Barkho
7.19.16
Money

What's the Most 'Expensive' Emoji, According to Venmo

It's not the burrito emoji.
Gabriela Barkho
7.17.16
Fitness

This Pair of Smart Socks Got Me Into Wearable Tech

Gabriela Barkho
7.3.16
Uber Earth

‘Uber for X’ Apps: Where Are They Now?

We check up on some apps that used the Uber model for other services that you probably forgot even existed.
Gabriela Barkho
5.29.16
Drugs

I Drank 'Science-Based Functional Beverages' for a Week

Dietary supplement beverages continue to flood the market. Here’s what it’s like to drink “functional tonics” for a week.
Gabriela Barkho
5.16.16
Health

Why I'm Hooked on 'Doctor-Hailing' Apps

“Is it opportunistic? Sure. There’s nothing wrong with that.”
Gabriela Barkho
4.16.16