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Big Tech Archive

Archives for August 2014

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The Outlaws of Instagram, the Windows App Store Swindle and More #MustreadsThe Outlaws of Instagram, the Windows App Store Swindle and More #Mustreads
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Don’t try to take these Instagrams at home, kids.

By Noah Kulwin
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Tweetstorm: Rupert Murdoch Says Google Is Worse Than the NSATweetstorm: Rupert Murdoch Says Google Is Worse Than the NSA
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No lazy Sunday for the media mogul.

By Kara Swisher
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Re/code on TV (and Radio): Hachette Dramz and the Feds Create a Geek SquadRe/code on TV (and Radio): Hachette Dramz and the Feds Create a Geek Squad
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Featuring Kara, Jason and Amy!

By Nellie Bowles
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Like Me Tender? Elvis Meets iPad.Like Me Tender? Elvis Meets iPad.
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Graceland gets even more digital.

By Kara Swisher
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Re/wind: Twitter Numbers, Microsoft’s Slam Poetry Poster and MoreRe/wind: Twitter Numbers, Microsoft’s Slam Poetry Poster and More
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Tech’s week in review.

By Noah Kulwin
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Apple China Supplier Inspection Turns Up Pay, Overtime ViolationsApple China Supplier Inspection Turns Up Pay, Overtime Violations
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Apple said it has been working with the supplier to correct the problem.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Kevin Rose Goes Part-Time at Google Ventures to Find His True North AgainKevin Rose Goes Part-Time at Google Ventures to Find His True North Again
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The longtime Silicon Valley entrepreneur goes rogue to scratch his startup itch.

By Kara Swisher
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Code/red: Square’s MythstakeCode/red: Square’s Mythstake
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Plus, Regina Dugan steps in some epic DARPA shit and David Attenborough on Homo screamius.

By John Paczkowski
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Videogames at U.S. Retail Discover a Level Below Rock Bottom in JulyVideogames at U.S. Retail Discover a Level Below Rock Bottom in July
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July, not April, is the cruelest month.

By Eric Johnson
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Apple Begins Storing Users’ Data on Servers in ChinaApple Begins Storing Users’ Data on Servers in China
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Apple said the move was part of an effort to improve the speed and reliability of its iCloud service.

By Reuters
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Two Drinks With Filmmaker Walter Thompson on Tech’s Historical AmnesiaTwo Drinks With Filmmaker Walter Thompson on Tech’s Historical Amnesia
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“The audience doesn’t see themselves as part of the ongoing drama of being displaced, even though we all are.”

By Nellie Bowles
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How MTV Lowered Teen Pregnancy, TV’s Most Pirated Shows and More Morning #MustreadsHow MTV Lowered Teen Pregnancy, TV’s Most Pirated Shows and More Morning #Mustreads
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Sprint Will Introduce “Disruptive” Prices Next Week: New CEOSprint Will Introduce “Disruptive” Prices Next Week: New CEO
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Marcelo Claure replaced Dan Hesse last week.

By Reuters
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Internet of Bling: Samsung Buys SmartThings for $200 MillionInternet of Bling: Samsung Buys SmartThings for $200 Million
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Another big scoops up an Internet of Things company to play in the fast-growing home automation space.

By Kara Swisher
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Code/red: Cisco Sheds Thousands in Annual Summer Workforce MoltCode/red: Cisco Sheds Thousands in Annual Summer Workforce Molt
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Plus, douchebag commenter curation, neckbeards and that ice-bucket thing.

By John Paczkowski