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Big Tech Archive

Archives for September 2014

Technology
The Smosh Guys Want to Go From YouTube to the Movie TheaterThe Smosh Guys Want to Go From YouTube to the Movie Theater
Technology

Lionsgate hopes YouTube fans will follow their stars into the theaters.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Code/red: Apple Promises It Won’t Listen to Its CustomersCode/red: Apple Promises It Won’t Listen to Its Customers
Technology

Plus, Sony’s woes and Larry Page International Airport.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
One Day In, iOS 8 Adoption Trails Pace of iOS 7, iOS 6One Day In, iOS 8 Adoption Trails Pace of iOS 7, iOS 6
Technology

One possible reason is the large size of the download file.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Amazon Beats Google With $4.6 Million Bid for “.Buy” DomainAmazon Beats Google With $4.6 Million Bid for “.Buy” Domain
Technology
Anarchy in the iCloudAnarchy in the iCloud
Technology
By Peter Kafka
Technology
What Does Alibaba Want Out of the U.S.?What Does Alibaba Want Out of the U.S.?
Technology

While the Chinese e-commerce giant has focused thus far on selling goods to Chinese shoppers, many believe Alibaba will eventually make a foray into American e-commerce.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
This Is Not the iPhone 6This Is Not the iPhone 6
Technology

But what if it were? CollegeHumor has some feature suggestions.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Drag Queens at 1 Hacker Way, Why Flip Phones Are Hot and More #MustreadsDrag Queens at 1 Hacker Way, Why Flip Phones Are Hot and More #Mustreads
Technology

Bay Area drag queens and performers meet with Facebook.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
News Corp. Urges EU to Reconsider Google SettlementNews Corp. Urges EU to Reconsider Google Settlement
Technology

A “platform of piracy” led by a “cynical management,” says News Corp. CEO Robert Thomson.

By Reuters
Technology
Amazon and Apple Just Made Buying Digital Media a Lot More AttractiveAmazon and Apple Just Made Buying Digital Media a Lot More Attractive
Technology

Buy an app, a book or other digital stuff from their stores, and your family members can download the same thing for free.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Bug Delays Launch of Apps Using Apple’s HealthKit in iOS 8Bug Delays Launch of Apps Using Apple’s HealthKit in iOS 8
Technology

Apple hopes to have a fix by the end of the month.

By Lauren Goode
Technology
“It’s Like an iPad!” Real People -- Not Tech Reviewers -- Hold iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.“It’s Like an iPad!” Real People -- Not Tech Reviewers -- Hold iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
Technology

Whichever one is just right for you might not be just right for the next guy.

By Katherine Boehret
Technology
Sudden Management Shift as Hampton Creek Seeks to Raise $50M on a $300M to $400M Valuation From Vy Capital, OthersSudden Management Shift as Hampton Creek Seeks to Raise $50M on a $300M to $400M Valuation From Vy Capital, Others
Technology

Apparently, you have to break a lot of eggs to make a viable business.

By James Temple
Technology
Amazon Tests Carrier Billing for Digital Mobile Purchases in GermanyAmazon Tests Carrier Billing for Digital Mobile Purchases in Germany
Technology

The retailer is working with Bango and Telefónica Deutschland’s O2 network.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Airbnb Will Collect Taxes in San Francisco Starting Next MonthAirbnb Will Collect Taxes in San Francisco Starting Next Month
Technology

Short-term rentals in the city are about to cost 14 percent more than before.

By Liz Gannes

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