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Big Tech Archive

Archives for January 2014

Technology
Obama’s Surveillance Reform Speech Draws Tepid Tech ResponseObama’s Surveillance Reform Speech Draws Tepid Tech Response
Technology

Hardly a “Yes We Can” moment for the President.

By Mike Isaac
Technology
After Mulling Sale, Business Insider Raising a New Round of FundingAfter Mulling Sale, Business Insider Raising a New Round of Funding
Technology

Is content -- at least the online kind -- king again?

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Apple Taps Talent from Medical Sensor FirmsApple Taps Talent from Medical Sensor Firms
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Apple hires have explored skin patches that can monitor blood, temperature and more.

By James Temple
Technology
Trendspotting: Google Ventures Opens Office in SF’s South ParkTrendspotting: Google Ventures Opens Office in SF’s South Park
Technology

Welcome to the Re/code ’hood, boys -- FYI, we own the streets.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
AOL/PBS-Backed Makers, Focused on Women Leaders, Jumps From Digital to Analog With New ConferenceAOL/PBS-Backed Makers, Focused on Women Leaders, Jumps From Digital to Analog With New Conference
Technology

Let’s talk about women’s stories, shall we?

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Moneyball: Andreessen Horowitz’s Latest $1.5 Billion Fund Is OversubscribedMoneyball: Andreessen Horowitz’s Latest $1.5 Billion Fund Is Oversubscribed
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More dough for the high-profile firm.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Digital and Retail Game Sales Headed in Different Directions in 2013Digital and Retail Game Sales Headed in Different Directions in 2013
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The top-selling game charts for 2013 could not look more different.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
In Sign of Maturing Smartphone Market, Q1 Sales Expected to Drop From Previous QuarterIn Sign of Maturing Smartphone Market, Q1 Sales Expected to Drop From Previous Quarter
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Apple and Samsung continue to dominate; LG and Sony posted impressive gains.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Apple Takes a Fresh Bite Into China’s MarketApple Takes a Fresh Bite Into China’s Market
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By Dhara Ranasinghe
Technology
IBM to Spend $1.2 Billion to Increase the Size of Its CloudIBM to Spend $1.2 Billion to Increase the Size of Its Cloud
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Still nowhere near as big as Amazon’s.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Traffic Court Clears Driver Cited for Using Google GlassTraffic Court Clears Driver Cited for Using Google Glass
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Court says it’s not illegal to wear a turned-off device on your head.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Xbox One and Nintendo 3DS Won U.S. Sales in December, According to NPDXbox One and Nintendo 3DS Won U.S. Sales in December, According to NPD
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Xbox is No. 1 again.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Could Google’s Smart Contacts Refocus Google Glass?Could Google’s Smart Contacts Refocus Google Glass?
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Could we one day see Google Glass sans the glass?

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Inside Google X’s Smart Contact LensInside Google X’s Smart Contact Lens
Technology

It’s an electronics sandwich made up of a glucose sensor, antenna, capacitor and chip between two contact lens layers.

By James Temple
Technology
Google’s Latest Moon Shot Is a Smart Contact Lens for Diabetes PatientsGoogle’s Latest Moon Shot Is a Smart Contact Lens for Diabetes Patients
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Smart contacts could allow diabetics to check glucose without pricking their fingers.

By James Temple