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Big Tech Archive

Archives for August 2014

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Veteran Tech Journalist Anand Shimpi Headed to AppleVeteran Tech Journalist Anand Shimpi Headed to Apple
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Yesterday, Shimpi said he was “officially retiring from the tech publishing world.” Now we know where he’s going next.

By John Paczkowski
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Re/code on TV: Phones, Drones and TabletsRe/code on TV: Phones, Drones and Tablets
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Our talking heads chat about all the stuff Apple is going to show off in a couple weeks -- as well as some tech that doesn’t come from Cupertino.

By Peter Kafka
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Apple Partnering With American Express on New iPhone Payments SystemApple Partnering With American Express on New iPhone Payments System
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The iPhone payments platform is expected to be unveiled at Apple’s September 9 event.

By Jason Del Rey
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Re/wind: Apple’s New iThing Is Coming, Re/code Goes to Burning Man and MoreRe/wind: Apple’s New iThing Is Coming, Re/code Goes to Burning Man and More
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Get ready for September 9.

By Noah Kulwin
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Apple Has Considered $400 Price for Wearable DeviceApple Has Considered $400 Price for Wearable Device
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Apple’s high-end wearable will be among the most expensive of the category.

By John Paczkowski
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Now That It Owns Fusion-io, SanDisk Has Big Plans for the EnterpriseNow That It Owns Fusion-io, SanDisk Has Big Plans for the Enterprise
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A leader in consumer flash is now going after the data center.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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T-Mobile Plans Next “Uncarrier” Event One Day After Apple’s UnveilT-Mobile Plans Next “Uncarrier” Event One Day After Apple’s Unveil
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Coincidence?

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Apple Built iOS 8, Developers Are ComingApple Built iOS 8, Developers Are Coming
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Apple’s new software lets apps break free from their walled garden, connecting other apps, devices and more.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Code/red: Apple Wearable Won’t Ship Until Next YearCode/red: Apple Wearable Won’t Ship Until Next Year
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Plus, more Apple payments chatter and James Brown’s Miso soup commercials.

By John Paczkowski
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Music Streaming Is Booming, and That’s a Problem for Music SalesMusic Streaming Is Booming, and That’s a Problem for Music Sales
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Spotify, Pandora and YouTube are all growing. Music sales aren’t. There’s a connection.

By Peter Kafka
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Watching a Movie on Twitch Is Chaotic, and Also Pretty FunWatching a Movie on Twitch Is Chaotic, and Also Pretty Fun
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By Eric Johnson
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Google X Reveals “Project Wing,” Harnessing Drones to Deliver GoodsGoogle X Reveals “Project Wing,” Harnessing Drones to Deliver Goods
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U.S. CTO Takes New Role in Silicon Valley, Charged With Luring Tech Talent Into GovernmentU.S. CTO Takes New Role in Silicon Valley, Charged With Luring Tech Talent Into Government
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The new move closely follows the departure of Deputy CTO Nicole Wong.

By James Temple
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Dropbox Hires Lookout CMO for Marketing VP SlotDropbox Hires Lookout CMO for Marketing VP Slot
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Julie Herendeen will report to COO Dennis Woodside.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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Code/red: Insert Bad iPhone Charger Pun HereCode/red: Insert Bad iPhone Charger Pun Here
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Plus, Apple announces its big event and the best Amazon customer service chat ever.

By John Paczkowski