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Big Tech Archive

Archives for August 2014

Technology
HP Still Touting Windows 7 PCs, Two Years After Windows 8 DebutHP Still Touting Windows 7 PCs, Two Years After Windows 8 Debut
Technology

The nostalgia market is still healthy.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Fanatics, the Online Sports Retailer, Gets Executive-Level OverhaulFanatics, the Online Sports Retailer, Gets Executive-Level Overhaul
Technology

“Data, data, data will be the heartbeat,” CEO Doug Mack said.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Code/red: Icahn Bragging About Investment IQ After Apple No-BrainerCode/red: Icahn Bragging About Investment IQ After Apple No-Brainer
Technology

Plus, Steve Ballmer, a legacy in quotes.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
NFL App Launches on Apple TVNFL App Launches on Apple TV
Technology
By Peter Kafka
Technology
Pure Storage Names Google Finance Exec as CFOPure Storage Names Google Finance Exec as CFO
Technology

Tim Riiters will help the fast-growing startup keep track of its money.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
All Wet: Tech ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Supercut VideoAll Wet: Tech ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Supercut Video
Technology

Splish splash, I was taking a bath ...

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Uber Opens API in Bid to Be EverywhereUber Opens API in Bid to Be Everywhere
Technology

You can’t win, if you don’t open yourself up to all developers.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
AT&T Plans to Lay Fiber Straight to Apple’s Front YardAT&T Plans to Lay Fiber Straight to Apple’s Front Yard
Technology

Cupertino gets the GigaPower service.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Intellectual Ventures Cuts 19 Percent of Staff in Second Layoffs This YearIntellectual Ventures Cuts 19 Percent of Staff in Second Layoffs This Year
Technology

The patent trolling firm is making “operational changes.”

By James Temple
Technology
Angel Investor (And NFL Hall of Famer) Joe Montana Scouts Y Combinator Startups (Q&A)Angel Investor (And NFL Hall of Famer) Joe Montana Scouts Y Combinator Startups (Q&A)
Technology

Joe Cool looks over the field at Demo Day.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Ballmer Leaves Microsoft BoardBallmer Leaves Microsoft Board
Technology
By Peter Kafka
Technology
Apple Hits $100 a Share for First Time Since Stock SplitApple Hits $100 a Share for First Time Since Stock Split
Technology
Uber Hires Top Obama Adviser David Plouffe as New “Campaign Manager”Uber Hires Top Obama Adviser David Plouffe as New “Campaign Manager”
Technology

Oh, it’s on.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Code/red: Google’s New Music Service Has Predictably Awful NameCode/red: Google’s New Music Service Has Predictably Awful Name
Technology

Plus, Yahoo’s search for tech cred, Steve Ballmer’s hardcore retirement and disturbing revelations from a self-driving car survey.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Uber Tests New Delivery Service, but You Might Have to (Gasp!) Talk on the PhoneUber Tests New Delivery Service, but You Might Have to (Gasp!) Talk on the Phone

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