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Big Tech Archive

Archives for November 2014

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Amazon Cloud Chief Andy Jassy Dismisses Talk of Price WarAmazon Cloud Chief Andy Jassy Dismisses Talk of Price War
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Forty-five price cuts from Amazon suggest it’s not the one being hurt by competition.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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Square Unveils Pricing for New Chip Card ReaderSquare Unveils Pricing for New Chip Card Reader
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By Jason Del Rey
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YouTube Gets a New Product Guru From ZyngaYouTube Gets a New Product Guru From Zynga
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Manuel Bronstein runs the video site’s consumer products group. He should be busy.

By Peter Kafka
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Code/red: Just Mayo Suit Is Just SillyCode/red: Just Mayo Suit Is Just Silly
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Plus, the difference between SoLoMo and HoMo, Jennifer Lawrence on Twitter and Street Fighter II impressions.

By John Paczkowski
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The Smartphone Is the New Party-Game Controller on ChromecastThe Smartphone Is the New Party-Game Controller on Chromecast
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Google’s Chromecast now plays games, but keep your phone at the ready.

By Eric Johnson
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Good, Clean Fun With Strangers, the Return of the Hummer and More #MustreadsGood, Clean Fun With Strangers, the Return of the Hummer and More #Mustreads
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Good, clean fun with strangers, the Hummer makes a comeback and more.

By Noah Kulwin
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Microsoft’s First Non-Nokia Windows Phone Is the Low-End Lumia 535Microsoft’s First Non-Nokia Windows Phone Is the Low-End Lumia 535
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It hits a low price, but it won’t have LTE, NFC or wireless charging.

By Ina Fried
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Mozilla and the Future of the Open InternetMozilla and the Future of the Open Internet
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The company’s Firefox browser, which marks its 10th anniversary today, helped spark a wave of thinking about “open” in modern life.

By Mitchell Baker
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Code/red: BlackBerry CEO Reminds World of Company’s Continued ExistenceCode/red: BlackBerry CEO Reminds World of Company’s Continued Existence
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Plus, Obama urges the FCC to grow a pair, and Satya Nadella uses “Apple” and “Google” in a sentence.

By John Paczkowski
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Re/code on TV: Kara Visits the CNBC Mothership, Walt Talks Apple PayRe/code on TV: Kara Visits the CNBC Mothership, Walt Talks Apple Pay
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Martha Stewart’s drones, Apple Pay and Call of Duty were on our minds (and your TVs) this week.

By Amy Schatz
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SoftBank Vice Chairman Nikesh Arora Joins Sprint’s BoardSoftBank Vice Chairman Nikesh Arora Joins Sprint’s Board
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By Dawn Chmielewski
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New Uber Funding Round Could Value the Company at $25 BillionNew Uber Funding Round Could Value the Company at $25 Billion
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It’ll use the pile of money to expand and fend off rivals -- same as it ever was.

By Liz Gannes
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GT Bankruptcy Provides Rare Look at Apple’s Relationship With SuppliersGT Bankruptcy Provides Rare Look at Apple’s Relationship With Suppliers
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A New Hampshire company’s bankruptcy filing affords a rare glimpse into the Cupertino tech giant’s relationship with its suppliers.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Two Drinks With the Writer Kevin Sessums: From Celebrity Profiles to Eavesdropping on TechiesTwo Drinks With the Writer Kevin Sessums: From Celebrity Profiles to Eavesdropping on Techies
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The celebrity profiler is turning his talents toward startup land.

By Nellie Bowles
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Uber Hires Google’s Same-Day Delivery BossUber Hires Google’s Same-Day Delivery Boss
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The move is another signal that Uber has every intention of expanding into delivery services in a serious way.

By Jason Del Rey