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Culture Archive

Archives for June 2014

Technology
Some T-Mobile Subscribers Complain Using Spotify Is Running Up Data ChargesSome T-Mobile Subscribers Complain Using Spotify Is Running Up Data Charges
Technology

A handful of T-Mobile customers report they have incurred charges while listening to Spotify, despite the carrier’s promise of unlimited music streaming.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Want to Know All the Techies Playing in Sun Valley Next Week? Bokay!Want to Know All the Techies Playing in Sun Valley Next Week? Bokay!
Technology

My invite must have been lost in the mail.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Why the Aereo Shutdown Will Be a Disaster for Broadcast TVWhy the Aereo Shutdown Will Be a Disaster for Broadcast TV
Technology

Aereo offered a distinctive and revolutionary way for broadcast TV to remain relevant to younger viewers.

By Cord Cutter
Technology
The World Cup in 140 Characters: Twitter Volume Is Already Double the 2012 Olympics’The World Cup in 140 Characters: Twitter Volume Is Already Double the 2012 Olympics’
Technology

Gooooooal! Tweet! Gooooooal! Tweet! Gooooooal! Tweet!You get the picture.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
ESPN: Yes, We’re Having World Cup Streaming Problems -- Because Everyone Is Streaming the World Cup.ESPN: Yes, We’re Having World Cup Streaming Problems -- Because Everyone Is Streaming the World Cup.
Technology

“Limited issues due to unprecedented demand.”

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Tasty Funding: Tastemade Raises $25 Million More from Scripps and Moves to AndroidTasty Funding: Tastemade Raises $25 Million More from Scripps and Moves to Android
Technology

Now, everyone’s a critic in the app-happy world we have baked.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
FCC’s Wheeler Quietly Visits Silicon Valley to Talk Net NeutralityFCC’s Wheeler Quietly Visits Silicon Valley to Talk Net Neutrality
Technology

FCC chairman visits with startups, venture capitalists to hear why they hate his plan.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Google Moves to the Car With Android AutoGoogle Moves to the Car With Android Auto
Technology

Google announces software tools that adapt popular mobile applications for the car.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Why Aereo’s Loss Hurts the TV Industrial Complex in the Long RunWhy Aereo’s Loss Hurts the TV Industrial Complex in the Long Run
Technology

Aereo could have forced the TV guys to move faster into the future. Back to business as usual, which will be a problem in the long run.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
The Supreme Court Rules Against AereoThe Supreme Court Rules Against Aereo
Technology

The Web TV startup loses in a 6-3 decision.

By Peter Kafka
Sports
9 economic reasons LeBron’s going to free agency9 economic reasons LeBron’s going to free agency
Sports

Basketball is a sport but the NBA is a business. A business with a lot of very complicated financial rules to consider. This is what LeBron James is up to.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Amazon Adds More Video AdsAmazon Adds More Video Ads
Technology

You can watch an episode of “Perfect Strangers” for free, if you’re willing to put up with ads.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Code/red: Keith Alexander’s New Plan -- Back Doors in Dumb Banker WalletsCode/red: Keith Alexander’s New Plan -- Back Doors in Dumb Banker Wallets
Technology

Plus, Intel’s board gets a new director and more Yo stupidity.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Amazon Says Some People Have Streamed Some Music From Its New Music Streaming ServiceAmazon Says Some People Have Streamed Some Music From Its New Music Streaming Service
Technology
What Are eSports? A Pro Videogaming Guide for the Rest of Us.What Are eSports? A Pro Videogaming Guide for the Rest of Us.
Technology

A guide to understanding the esoteric but enthusiastic world of competitive gaming, from the trenches at one of the industry’s biggest events -- MLG Anaheim.

By Eric Johnson