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Big Tech Archive

Archives for October 2014

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Twitter Partners With SoundCloud, iTunes for Audio DistributionTwitter Partners With SoundCloud, iTunes for Audio Distribution
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Tracks in your timeline.

By Peter Kafka
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Google Misses Earnings Expectations on Weak Ad MarketGoogle Misses Earnings Expectations on Weak Ad Market
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Google did not meet analyst’s expectations for its third quarter, with earnings per share of $6.35. The Street had been hoping for $6.54.

By Liz Gannes
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New iPads Support Multiple Carriers on the Same DeviceNew iPads Support Multiple Carriers on the Same Device
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The new iPad has a fingerprint sensor, better camera and faster processor. But one of the biggest changes wasn’t even mentioned onstage.

By Ina Fried
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Does the New iMac 5K Retina Display Foreshadow an Apple TV?Does the New iMac 5K Retina Display Foreshadow an Apple TV?
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This display resolution exceeds that of HD and Ultra HD television.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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FBI Director Calls on “Good People” of Apple, Google to Dump New EncryptionFBI Director Calls on “Good People” of Apple, Google to Dump New Encryption
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Encryption technologies could allow criminals to thwart law enforcement, he says.

By Amy Schatz
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OS X Yosemite Arrives. What Does It Mean for Older Macs?OS X Yosemite Arrives. What Does It Mean for Older Macs?
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Some of the new features work on older MacBooks, some of them not so much.

By Lauren Goode
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Apple Updates 27-inch iMac With 5K Retina Display, Available TodayApple Updates 27-inch iMac With 5K Retina Display, Available Today
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Plus, new Mac minis.

By Bonnie Cha
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Apple Introduces Slimmer iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3Apple Introduces Slimmer iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3
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It’s slimmer and faster. But is it enough?

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Apple Pay Coming October 20Apple Pay Coming October 20
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New iPhone users will be able to use the service to pay at stores such as Macy’s and Walgreens.

By Jason Del Rey and Dawn Chmielewski
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Code/red: When Are We Doubling Down on Secrecy Again, Apple?Code/red: When Are We Doubling Down on Secrecy Again, Apple?
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Plus, spelunkers locate Netflix share price, a theory on the Nexus Player and The Walking Dead (Drunk).

By John Paczkowski
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eBay’s Same-Day Delivery Experiment Is Essentially DeadeBay’s Same-Day Delivery Experiment Is Essentially Dead
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Would ya put it out of its misery already, eBay?

By Jason Del Rey
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New York Says Majority of Airbnb Listings Are Illegal, Will Crack Down on Worst OffendersNew York Says Majority of Airbnb Listings Are Illegal, Will Crack Down on Worst Offenders
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This still seems to be a push to go after the worst actors, not small-time hosts.

By Liz Gannes
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What to Expect From Google Earnings TodayWhat to Expect From Google Earnings Today
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Analysts’ consensus is that Google will tally net revenue of $13.21 and earnings per share of $6.54.

By Liz Gannes
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Android Exec Says Google Will Loosen Reins on Watches, TVs and Cars Over TimeAndroid Exec Says Google Will Loosen Reins on Watches, TVs and Cars Over Time
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Restrictions may ease as Google sees how new areas use its technology.

By Ina Fried
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Apple’s Second Fall Launch: Thinner iPads, Higher-Res iMac and No BonoApple’s Second Fall Launch: Thinner iPads, Higher-Res iMac and No Bono
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Join us for the 10 am event, where we expect to see new iPads and get more details on Apple Pay.

By Ina Fried