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Culture Archive

Archives for July 2014

Technology
#Mustreads From Other Sites: Microsoft Layoffs, Comcast’s Customer Service Problem#Mustreads From Other Sites: Microsoft Layoffs, Comcast’s Customer Service Problem
Technology

Redmond gets ready for the biggest cuts in its history, and Comcast doesn’t want to let you go. It really, really doesn’t want to let you go.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Netflix Lets Its DVD Business Die a Little FasterNetflix Lets Its DVD Business Die a Little Faster
Technology

Saturday disc deliveries stopped last month. Did you notice?

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Amazon Will Let You Binge Watch One of Its New Shows, Netflix-StyleAmazon Will Let You Binge Watch One of Its New Shows, Netflix-Style
Technology

“Transparent” is getting lots of buzz. And in September you’ll be able to watch all 10 episodes.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Rhapsody’s unRadio Service Might Just Strike the Right ChordRhapsody’s unRadio Service Might Just Strike the Right Chord
Technology

For T-Mobile customers, it’s a no-cost no-brainer. But is it worth it for the rest of us?

By Lauren Goode
Technology
Walmart’s iTunes Rival Gets a New BossWalmart’s iTunes Rival Gets a New Boss
Technology

Jeremy Verba, most recently spotted running eHarmony, takes control of Vudu.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Shakira + Yogurt = Your Favorite World Cup VideoShakira + Yogurt = Your Favorite World Cup Video
Technology

And for people who don’t like probiotics, offerings from Nike, Samsung and Castrol.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Kenny, Cartman and the Rest of “South Park” Go Behind Hulu’s Paywall This FallKenny, Cartman and the Rest of “South Park” Go Behind Hulu’s Paywall This Fall
Technology

Oh no! Or, maybe -- oh, that makes sense.

By Peter Kafka
Emmy Awards
The Emmy nomination process is completely insaneThe Emmy nomination process is completely insane
Emmy Awards

Have you always wanted to win an Emmy? Well, here’s how you can do it. You’d better be good at paperwork.

By Emily St. James
Technology
You Can’t Watch World Cup Goals on Twitter AnymoreYou Can’t Watch World Cup Goals on Twitter Anymore
Technology

At least not via “ReplayLastGoal”: Twitter has shut down the account after copyright complaints.

By Peter Kafka
Emmy Awards
This year’s worst Emmy snubsThis year’s worst Emmy snubs
Emmy Awards

In what world does this past season of The Good Wife not get a nomination?

By Alex Abad-Santos
Emmy Awards
All your Emmy questions answeredAll your Emmy questions answered
Emmy Awards

The 66th Emmy Awards are upon us. Here’s everything you need to know about how the best talents on television will be recognized this year:

By Kelsey McKinney
Emmy Awards
The 2014 Emmy Awards NomineesThe 2014 Emmy Awards Nominees
Emmy Awards

Is this Netflix’s year to lose? How many nods will the final season of Breaking Bad get?

By Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
Y Combinator Music Startup Bop.fm Raises $2 MillionY Combinator Music Startup Bop.fm Raises $2 Million
Technology

Never mind what’s available where ...

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Music Licensing From a Songwriter’s PerspectiveMusic Licensing From a Songwriter’s Perspective
Technology

We need a music-licensing system that works the way we will be, not -- to paraphrase a great songwriter and friend -- the way we were.

By Paul Williams
Culture
Read J.K. Rowling’s new story about Harry PotterRead J.K. Rowling’s new story about Harry Potter
Culture

Harry Potter fans woke up to a pleasant surprise this morning.

By Kelsey McKinney