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Big Tech Archive

Archives for May 2014

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Re/thinking the Big EventRe/thinking the Big Event
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Welcome to Code.

By Walt Mossberg
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CEO Satya Nadella Looks for a Future That Fits Microsoft’s StrengthsCEO Satya Nadella Looks for a Future That Fits Microsoft’s Strengths
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Microsoft’s new CEO sits down for his first in-depth interview as the Code Conference kicks off.

By Ina Fried
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Map Your Own Eviction: Anarchists Release Site for Geolocated Tales of WoeMap Your Own Eviction: Anarchists Release Site for Geolocated Tales of Woe
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Psy’s “Gangnam Style” Poised to Hit 2 Billion ViewsPsy’s “Gangnam Style” Poised to Hit 2 Billion Views
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Reaching 1 billion views is so 2012.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Here’s Why I Think Apple Might Be Buying Beats, and Some Other Things I Think They Should DoHere’s Why I Think Apple Might Be Buying Beats, and Some Other Things I Think They Should Do
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Some thoughts from a Business Insider interview.

By Walt Mossberg
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Two New, Striking iPad Ads From Apple (Video)Two New, Striking iPad Ads From Apple (Video)
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Like many Apple ads, these two are interested in promoting the notion that Work Can Be Done On An iPad.

By Peter Kafka
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YouTube Removes Video Connected to UCSB ShootingYouTube Removes Video Connected to UCSB Shooting
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In the wake of Friday’s shooting, YouTube issued a statement expressing condolences to the victims’ families.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Re/wind: Facebook listens in, Uber’s new digs and moreRe/wind: Facebook listens in, Uber’s new digs and more
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In case you missed the big headlines this week, here’s a roundup of the news that dominated.

By Thomas Johnson
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Apple Seeks Court-Imposed Ban on Sale of Some Samsung DevicesApple Seeks Court-Imposed Ban on Sale of Some Samsung Devices
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Judge Koh has said “no” twice before to sales bans. Maybe the third time’s a charm?

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Microsoft’s Free Windows To Come With Bings AttachedMicrosoft’s Free Windows To Come With Bings Attached
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Computer makers can get Windows for free for small computers, but they will have to use Bing, rather than Google as the default search engine.

By Ina Fried
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Dropcam Hires Longtime Apple Product Leader Andy HodgeDropcam Hires Longtime Apple Product Leader Andy Hodge
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Hodge was the head of iPod product development and core technologies for 10 years.

By Liz Gannes
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Four Tech Giants Formally Agree to $325 Million Hiring Case SettlementFour Tech Giants Formally Agree to $325 Million Hiring Case Settlement
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The settlement involves Apple, Google, Intel and Adobe and about 64,000 workers.

By Jonathan Stempel
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Yes, Google Punished eBay for Bad SEO Practices, but It Wasn’t Part of “Panda” UpdateYes, Google Punished eBay for Bad SEO Practices, but It Wasn’t Part of “Panda” Update
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The action targeted specific pages on the site.

By Jason Del Rey
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Google Beats Facebook on Workplace PerksGoogle Beats Facebook on Workplace Perks
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Not to mention the in-house sushi bars.

By Mike Isaac
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Code/red: Survey Finds Google Employees Like Big Money, Free FoodCode/red: Survey Finds Google Employees Like Big Money, Free Food
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Plus, more Amazon aggravation for Hachette.

By John Paczkowski