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Culture Archive

Archives for May 2014

Technology
In Defense of Broadband Fast LanesIn Defense of Broadband Fast Lanes
Technology

Some of the net neutrality proponents’ talking points are not based in reality.

By Brent Skorup
Technology
Done Deal: Disney Finishes $500 Million Maker Studios AcquisitionDone Deal: Disney Finishes $500 Million Maker Studios Acquisition
Technology
Nielsen’s Plan to Count TV Viewers Across Screens Faces ObstaclesNielsen’s Plan to Count TV Viewers Across Screens Faces Obstacles
Technology

Nielsen will begin counting mobile TV viewing as part of the regular broadcast ratings -- with strings attached.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Dropbox Lands Spotify as an Enterprise CustomerDropbox Lands Spotify as an Enterprise Customer
Technology

The cloud service announces the first in a series of deals meant to tout its success as an enterprise player.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Geek & Sundry Taps Into Board Game Fandom to Break Record on IndiegogoGeek & Sundry Taps Into Board Game Fandom to Break Record on Indiegogo
Technology

“Tabletop” co-host Wil Wheaton talks about moving beyond YouTube and earning credibility online.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Peak TV?Peak TV?
Technology

TV ads are huge! But growth is slowing and pricing is shrinking.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Five Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Streaming Music ServiceFive Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Streaming Music Service
Technology

Someone you work with may have a 13-hour Spotify playlist comprised entirely of calming wind chimes.

By Lauren Goode
Technology
Here’s a Shopping List for Apple After the Beats BuyHere’s a Shopping List for Apple After the Beats Buy
Technology

What else might Apple acquire?

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Twitter Reverses Course, Decides to Play Nicely with Facebook, TV NetworksTwitter Reverses Course, Decides to Play Nicely with Facebook, TV Networks
Technology

After getting an earful from the TV networks, Twitter decides to let the sun shine in.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Here Comes the Netflix Price HikeHere Comes the Netflix Price Hike
Technology

New members will pay an extra dollar a month. If you’ve got a subscription already, your price stays the same for two years.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
What Is Tim Cook Thinking? Let’s Read His Mind!What Is Tim Cook Thinking? Let’s Read His Mind!
Technology

You have questions about Apple’s Beats deal? We have answers! (Which we made up ourselves. But still.)

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Why Apple Is Betting Big on Beats: Hardware for Now, Streaming for LaterWhy Apple Is Betting Big on Beats: Hardware for Now, Streaming for Later
Technology

Beats sells lots of headphones, but so far it hasn’t sold many music subscriptions. Apple thinks it can change that.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
DirecTV: Web TV Is Easy to Do, But We Can’t Figure Out Why We’d Do ItDirecTV: Web TV Is Easy to Do, But We Can’t Figure Out Why We’d Do It
Technology

A pay TV guy explains the math behind Web TV.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
When the Tech Rapture Comes, Can I Have Your Stock?When the Tech Rapture Comes, Can I Have Your Stock?
Technology

Should Silicon Valley panic yet? Probably. Will it? Not yet.

By Kara Swisher
Sports
Why NFL teams draft players irrationallyWhy NFL teams draft players irrationally
Sports

The data clearly says teams should trade down and amass lower picks to diversify risk. But most general managers ignore this advice completely.

By Joseph Stromberg