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Culture Archive

Archives for April 2014

Technology
HBO’s Amazon Haul Is Big -- But Not as Big as You Might ThinkHBO’s Amazon Haul Is Big -- But Not as Big as You Might Think
Technology

HBO will get more than $300 million over the course of a three-year deal with Amazon.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Amazon Makes a Big Move, Snags Older HBO Shows for Web StreamingAmazon Makes a Big Move, Snags Older HBO Shows for Web Streaming
Technology

HBO wants more digital money -- without giving subscribers a reason to cut the cord.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Turns Out This Comcast/Netflix Marriage Has Some IssuesTurns Out This Comcast/Netflix Marriage Has Some Issues
Technology
If Aereo Wins, How Can Aereo Win?If Aereo Wins, How Can Aereo Win?
Technology

Today’s Supreme Court battle is just the start. The consumer market could be even tougher.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Viral Video: Here’s to Awkward Family Viewing of “Girls”Viral Video: Here’s to Awkward Family Viewing of “Girls”
Technology

For those who have had to watch that umpteenth sex scene from Lena Dunham with your mom sitting next to you.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Netflix Pans Comcast-Time Warner Cable DealNetflix Pans Comcast-Time Warner Cable Deal
Technology
By Amy Schatz
Technology
Netflix Plans a Price Hike, AgainNetflix Plans a Price Hike, Again
Technology

It plans to raise prices for new customers sometime this spring from $8 a month to $9 or $10 a month.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Yahoo on the iPhone, Google in Your Pipes, and the Future of News: Re/code on TVYahoo on the iPhone, Google in Your Pipes, and the Future of News: Re/code on TV
Technology

Lots to talk about. Fortunately, we like talking!

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Nike Denies FuelBand Shutdown, but Layoffs Could Reveal New Cracks in Wearables MarketNike Denies FuelBand Shutdown, but Layoffs Could Reveal New Cracks in Wearables Market
Technology

Nike says it will continue to sell the FuelBand SE, but the future of their sports devices unit remains unclear.

By James Temple
Technology
Beats Bites the Bullet, and Starts Selling Subscriptions From Apple’s AppBeats Bites the Bullet, and Starts Selling Subscriptions From Apple’s App
Technology

Apple will keep 30 percent of each subscription Beats sells. Worth it, says CEO Ian Rogers.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
What Does the Recent Tech Stock Downturn Mean? The Truth Is Nobody Knows.What Does the Recent Tech Stock Downturn Mean? The Truth Is Nobody Knows.
Technology

We’ll know when we know. Or when we don’t.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Facebook Wants You Talking About the World Cup -- So Advertisers Can Find YouFacebook Wants You Talking About the World Cup -- So Advertisers Can Find You
Technology

Gooooooooooooooooal!

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Viral Video: Orange Is the New Ba-aaackViral Video: Orange Is the New Ba-aaack
Technology

Get ready for more from the ladies of Litchfield prison.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Aereo Won’t Blow Up the TV Business, Says Barry DillerAereo Won’t Blow Up the TV Business, Says Barry Diller
Technology
Amazon’s Fire TV Lets You Search for Videos by VoiceAmazon’s Fire TV Lets You Search for Videos by Voice
Technology

Amazon’s new Fire TV set-top box needs more apps and features. But its breakthrough Voice Search feature sets it apart.

By Walt Mossberg