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Big Tech Archive

Archives for November 2014

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Knowledge-Thirsty Americans Search for Kardashian, BeyoncéKnowledge-Thirsty Americans Search for Kardashian, Beyoncé
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Modern search engines are able to chronicle all of human learning -- the National Enquirer, OK and Us Weekly, all of it.

By Ina Fried
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Devoted YouTube Filmmaker Recreates New Star Wars Trailer in Lego BricksDevoted YouTube Filmmaker Recreates New Star Wars Trailer in Lego Bricks
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You’ve seen the trailer. Now see it in Legos, thanks to one dedicated fan.

By Ina Fried
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Re/code on TV, ThankfullyRe/code on TV, Thankfully
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Here are all the week’s radio and TV appearances by Re/code staff, organized in one spot for your Thanksgiving weekend viewing.

By Ina Fried
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Once Again, iPhone Owners Outspend Android Users on Black FridayOnce Again, iPhone Owners Outspend Android Users on Black Friday
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Apple is counting on its well-heeled demographics to make iOS more appealing to app developers, even as Android continues to gain market share.

By Ina Fried
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Strong Black Friday Online Sales Give Hope for Big Holiday NumbersStrong Black Friday Online Sales Give Hope for Big Holiday Numbers
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Is Black Friday the new Cyber Monday?

By Jason Del Rey
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Uber News: Nevada Exodus, Medallions Devalued and Class Action Suits GaloreUber News: Nevada Exodus, Medallions Devalued and Class Action Suits Galore
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Uber news doesn’t quit for Turkey Day.

By Liz Gannes
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Tech Deals on Black Friday: What to Buy and What to Re/sistTech Deals on Black Friday: What to Buy and What to Re/sist
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Choose carefully among the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

By Lauren Goode
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My Big Fat iPhone 6 Plus Wedding ... Is Not Okay With AnyoneMy Big Fat iPhone 6 Plus Wedding ... Is Not Okay With Anyone
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Don’t rain on my smartphone.

By Kara Swisher
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E.U. Lawmakers Urge Regulators to Break Up GoogleE.U. Lawmakers Urge Regulators to Break Up Google
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Google has been in the E.U.‘s regulatory sights since 2010.

By Reuters
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“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Trailer Debuts Friday on Apple’s iTunes“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Trailer Debuts Friday on Apple’s iTunes
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Trailer for the new “Star Wars” film coming Friday to a galaxy not so far away.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Uber Under Fire for Android PermissionsUber Under Fire for Android Permissions
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“Christ man! Why the hell would it want access to my camera, my phone calls, my wifi neighbors, my accounts, etc?”

By Liz Gannes
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The Sharing Economy’s Next Horizon: Health CareThe Sharing Economy’s Next Horizon: Health Care
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Uber’s flu-shot initiative successfully turned the traditional model for vaccinations upside down.

By Mark Slaughter
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E.U. Watchdogs Want “Right to Be Forgotten” Applied WorldwideE.U. Watchdogs Want “Right to Be Forgotten” Applied Worldwide
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Currently, search results are scrubbed only in Google’s country-specific domains.

By Julia Fioretti
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Airbnb’s Second Estate, Using Facebook to Prove Your Residency and More #MustreadsAirbnb’s Second Estate, Using Facebook to Prove Your Residency and More #Mustreads
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Plus, two mashups: West/Smith and Kalanick/Vanderbilt.

By Noah Kulwin
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In Another Fire Sale, Amazon Cuts Phone Price to $199 Unlocked, Still With a Free Year of PrimeIn Another Fire Sale, Amazon Cuts Phone Price to $199 Unlocked, Still With a Free Year of Prime
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The move is a $250 cut off the already reduced price.

By Ina Fried