Elizabeth Holmes' Theranos Desk Simulated in Interactive Project by Engineer Bo Lau

San Francisco software engineer Bo Lau has created a detailed digital simulation recreating the desktop environment of former Theranos chief executive Elizabeth Holmes, utilizing thousands of public court records unsealed during the federal trial United States v. Elizabeth Holmes. The web-based project transports users back to 2016, placing them inside an era-accurate OS X El Capitan interface on a MacBook Air alongside an early-generation iPhone with a physical home button. Users can interactively navigate actual trial exhibits, including internal company emails, text messages, pitch decks, and legal documents sourced directly from court discovery filings. Beyond document navigation, the simulation features an interactive model of the Edison machine—Theranos’ proprietary blood-testing device that claimed to run dozens of lab tests using a single drop of blood before being exposed as fraudulent by regulators and investigative journalists. Project Background and Strategic Context: Document Accessibility: The interactive platform consolidates complex trial documentation into an accessible digital interface, replacing traditional public court databases and multi-page PDF repositories. Event Promotion: The release serves as a promotional tool for an upcoming watch party hosted by Lau’s employer, Extend, centered around director Nathan Fielder's documentary, "You Can See Everything." B2B Integration: The project doubles as a demonstration for Extend, a B2B software startup specializing in automated document parsing, data extraction, and document processing workflows. By leveraging public trial data, the simulation offers a unique archival look into the internal operations and eventual downfall of one of Silicon Valley’s most famous corporate fraud cases.