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Big Tech Archive

Archives for October 2014

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Microsoft Earnings Top Estimates Despite Dent From Nokia Integration, Layoff CostsMicrosoft Earnings Top Estimates Despite Dent From Nokia Integration, Layoff Costs
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Revenue was up significantly, but profits took a hit amid restructuring charges.

By Ina Fried
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Investors’ Love Affair With Amazon May Be Over as Q3 Results Fall ShortInvestors’ Love Affair With Amazon May Be Over as Q3 Results Fall Short
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Paul Allen Ups His Funding to Fight Ebola to at Least $100 MillionPaul Allen Ups His Funding to Fight Ebola to at Least $100 Million
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“The Ebola virus is unlike any health crisis we have ever experienced and needs a response unlike anything we have ever seen,” the Microsoft co-founder said.

By Ina Fried
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Code/red: Apple Sounds Off on GT Sapphire DebacleCode/red: Apple Sounds Off on GT Sapphire Debacle
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Plus, Bale as Jobs, Chromebook sales “surge” and Ikea’s homage to “The Shining.”

By John Paczkowski
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Shuddle Is an Uber for Kids Driven by Childcare ProsShuddle Is an Uber for Kids Driven by Childcare Pros
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Shuddle, a new service for parents to arrange paid rides for their children, launches today.

By Liz Gannes
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Etsy Introduces Credit Card Reader to Go Beyond the WebEtsy Introduces Credit Card Reader to Go Beyond the Web
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Etsy wants a cut at the craft sale.

By Jason Del Rey
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OverDrive Review: A Free E-Book Lending Service That Requires Some PatienceOverDrive Review: A Free E-Book Lending Service That Requires Some Patience
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Why pay for e-books when you can get them from free?

By Bonnie Cha
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How Bad Satire Fans the Ebola Panic Flame, Amazon’s New BFF and More #MustreadsHow Bad Satire Fans the Ebola Panic Flame, Amazon’s New BFF and More #Mustreads
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Plus, Gamergate humor and a Joan Didion project on Kickstarter.

By Noah Kulwin
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Apple Defeats Patent Suit Challenging Its Mobile TechnologyApple Defeats Patent Suit Challenging Its Mobile Technology
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Apple defeats an infringement case that alleged the Cupertino company’s iPhones and iPad tablets infringed on its pager patents.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Coming to Your TV Set: Stuff You’ve Seen on the WebComing to Your TV Set: Stuff You’ve Seen on the Web
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YouTube channel Mondo Media is going to port its shows to Fusion’s cable TV network. Expect to see more of this.

By Peter Kafka
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Re/code’s Excellent Google Inbox AdventureRe/code’s Excellent Google Inbox Adventure
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Google just launched a new email app. Join the Re/code reviews team on their journey exploring Inbox.

By Bonnie Cha and Lauren Goode
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Early Apple Computer Sells for $905,000 at AuctionEarly Apple Computer Sells for $905,000 at Auction
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Auction house Bonhams had expected the machine to sell for somewhere between $300,000 and $500,000.

By Reuters
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Bank of America’s Apple Pay Glitch Should Be Fixed TodayBank of America’s Apple Pay Glitch Should Be Fixed Today
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Google Makes Its Own Competitor to Gmail With InboxGoogle Makes Its Own Competitor to Gmail With Inbox
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Google would be effectively bombing user trust if it launched Inbox as a wholesale interface change to existing Gmail users, so it’s not.

By Liz Gannes
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Code/red: Apple CEO in China for Launch of iCloud Security Support AdvisoryCode/red: Apple CEO in China for Launch of iCloud Security Support Advisory
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Plus, Steve Ballmer: investment adviser, Hungary mulls an Internet usage tax and Apple’s boring new iPads.

By John Paczkowski