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Big Tech Archive

Archives for March 2014

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Why Google’s Split Will Change the S&P 500 ForeverWhy Google’s Split Will Change the S&P 500 Forever
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Facebook M&A and HTC’s Mobile Problem: Re/code on CNBCFacebook M&A and HTC’s Mobile Problem: Re/code on CNBC
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Media hits abound for Re/code staff!

By Mike Isaac
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Twitter Wins Small Victory in Turkish Court, Though Service Still Blocked Country-WideTwitter Wins Small Victory in Turkish Court, Though Service Still Blocked Country-Wide
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A small win for Twitter in an ongoing struggle with the Turkish government over free speech.

By Mike Isaac
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Ready for Marissa’s Closeup? Yahoo Is Considering Creating Its Own YouTube (And Poaching YouTube Stars).Ready for Marissa’s Closeup? Yahoo Is Considering Creating Its Own YouTube (And Poaching YouTube Stars).
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CEO Mayer aims at taking advantage of the ire many online video producers have for the giant video platform.

By Kara Swisher
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Microsoft Says It Won’t Read Suspected Pirates’ Hotmail, Will Turn Them In to Cops InsteadMicrosoft Says It Won’t Read Suspected Pirates’ Hotmail, Will Turn Them In to Cops Instead
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The change comes after revelations the software giant read a blogger’s email to identify employees suspected of leaking information.

By Ina Fried
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Microsoft’s Qi Lu on Trying to Make Office a Habit Again (Q&A)Microsoft’s Qi Lu on Trying to Make Office a Habit Again (Q&A)
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In an interview, the Microsoft executive says the company wants to take advantage of all platforms.

By Ina Fried
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Androids and Macs, Solid-State Disks and Office for iPadAndroids and Macs, Solid-State Disks and Office for iPad
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Answers to this week’s tech questions.

By Walt Mossberg
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Roku Will Be Your Future TV’s Operating SystemRoku Will Be Your Future TV’s Operating System
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Roku CEO Anthony Wood dismisses Apple, Amazon, Google set-top competition.

By Ken Li
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Send in the Drones: Facebook’s Plans to Beam Internet to the WorldSend in the Drones: Facebook’s Plans to Beam Internet to the World
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It’s Facebook’s new pie-in-the-sky idea for connecting the entire planet.

By Mike Isaac
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Microsoft Is Selling Office 365 Within iPad Apps, and Apple Is Getting Its 30 Percent CutMicrosoft Is Selling Office 365 Within iPad Apps, and Apple Is Getting Its 30 Percent Cut
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Apple confirms that Microsoft didn’t get any special deal in offering subscriptions through in-app purchase.

By Ina Fried
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The Innovation Act: Good Start, but We Can Do MoreThe Innovation Act: Good Start, but We Can Do More
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It’s easy to hate on trolls, but many respected companies are also taking advantage of U.S. patent law.

By Jeff Canter
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Satya Nadella on Why Office for iPad Took So LongSatya Nadella on Why Office for iPad Took So Long
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It’s more than just porting the Windows version to the iPad, Nadella says.

By Ina Fried
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Microsoft Office Finally Comes to the iPad, With CaveatsMicrosoft Office Finally Comes to the iPad, With Caveats
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After all the rumors, Office for iPad is finally here. Was it worth the wait?

By Bonnie Cha
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Twitter Plays Hardball With Facebook Over TV -- And TV Networks GripeTwitter Plays Hardball With Facebook Over TV -- And TV Networks Gripe
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Facebook has been trying to follow Twitter into social TV -- so Twitter is trying to shut the door.

By Peter Kafka
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Apple Offers Refunds for Children’s In-App PurchasesApple Offers Refunds for Children’s In-App Purchases
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The company settled an FTC complaint and agreed to pay at least $32.5 million in refunds.

By Dawn Chmielewski