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Culture Archive

Archives for April 2014

Technology
Oracle Head Ellison Prepping Clippers Bid With Oprah, David GeffenOracle Head Ellison Prepping Clippers Bid With Oprah, David Geffen
Technology

The Warriors got away from him, but he’s still game.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Twitter and TV Working Just Fine, Says TwitterTwitter and TV Working Just Fine, Says Twitter
Technology

The Emperor totally has clothes, says Dick Costolo.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
House of Reed: Netflix CEO Hastings to Speak at Code ConferenceHouse of Reed: Netflix CEO Hastings to Speak at Code Conference
Technology

The leader of the premium online video service is not shy -- which is why we are thrilled to have him onstage.

By Kara Swisher
Food
The wartime propaganda guide to healthy eatingThe wartime propaganda guide to healthy eating
Food

To destroy the Central Powers, you basically need to live like Michael Pollan

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Sprint Stock Rallies as Carrier’s Losses ShrinkSprint Stock Rallies as Carrier’s Losses Shrink
Technology

Sprint trims its quarterly losses by 77 percent from a year ago, but still reports a net loss of subscribers.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Code/red: An Alibaba IPO Filing Forecast and a Clinkle QuestionCode/red: An Alibaba IPO Filing Forecast and a Clinkle Question
Technology

Microsoft Mobile Oy (Gevalt)

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Here’s the Spotify and Sprint Linkup We Told You AboutHere’s the Spotify and Sprint Linkup We Told You About
Technology

Sprint gives Spotify a push; Spotify gives Sprint subscribers a discount.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Netflix Signs Comcast-Like Web Traffic Deal With VerizonNetflix Signs Comcast-Like Web Traffic Deal With Verizon
Technology

Next up, AT&T?

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Upcoming Sparks App Aims to Fire Up Mobile ConversationsUpcoming Sparks App Aims to Fire Up Mobile Conversations
Technology

A still-in-the-works startup wants to launch talk radio for the mobile era. Except with no talking.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
NBC Pokes a Hole in Twitter’s TV StoryNBC Pokes a Hole in Twitter’s TV Story
Technology

“The emperor wears no clothes.” Uh oh.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Re/wind: Microsoft-Nokia Deal Closes, Gundotra Leaves GoogleRe/wind: Microsoft-Nokia Deal Closes, Gundotra Leaves Google
Technology

The week in review, Re/code style.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Comcast Says Netflix Slowed Down Its Own Streams (Updated)Comcast Says Netflix Slowed Down Its Own Streams (Updated)
Technology

The war of words between the two partners -- partners! -- really heats up.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
The Future of the Music Industry: Selling Audiences to AdvertisersThe Future of the Music Industry: Selling Audiences to Advertisers
Technology

Rebirth will be fueled by the downturn of the $16 billion broadcast radio industry.

By Paul Goldstein
Technology
FCC Tries Explaining New Net Neutrality Approach as Techies FreakFCC Tries Explaining New Net Neutrality Approach as Techies Freak
Technology

The FCC chairman insists he’s committed to protecting the Internet.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
You Kids Are Still Watching -- And Paying for -- TV, Says Pay TV GiantYou Kids Are Still Watching -- And Paying for -- TV, Says Pay TV Giant
Technology

ESPN says “cord-nevers” aren’t a big problem, yet.

By Peter Kafka