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Archives for October 2014

Technology
How Bad Satire Fans the Ebola Panic Flame, Amazon’s New BFF and More #MustreadsHow Bad Satire Fans the Ebola Panic Flame, Amazon’s New BFF and More #Mustreads
Technology

Plus, Gamergate humor and a Joan Didion project on Kickstarter.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Unity CEO David Helgason Replaced by John RiccitielloUnity CEO David Helgason Replaced by John Riccitiello
Technology

“What does this mean for Unity? Not too much,” says Helgason.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Yahoo Beats Low Revenue Expectations, With Earnings Boost From Alibaba Stake (And CFO Magic)Yahoo Beats Low Revenue Expectations, With Earnings Boost From Alibaba Stake (And CFO Magic)
Technology

Up one percent! Up is not down! Also mobile revenue is unveiled!

By Kara Swisher
Technology
What to Expect at Twitter’s First Mobile Developer ConferenceWhat to Expect at Twitter’s First Mobile Developer Conference
Technology

Twitter is hosting its first mobile developer conference in San Francisco on Wednesday.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Look Who Else Is Joining Google to Back Magic Leap, the Secret “Augmented Reality” Startup (Updated)Look Who Else Is Joining Google to Back Magic Leap, the Secret “Augmented Reality” Startup (Updated)
Technology

The stealthy company is raising $542 million from Google, plus a chipmaker, a Hollywood studio and a Twitter founder.

By Liz Gannes and Peter Kafka
Technology
WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum Apologizes for ‘96 Restraining-Order IncidentWhatsApp CEO Jan Koum Apologizes for ‘96 Restraining-Order Incident
Technology

The Facebook board member regrets his behavior involving his ex-girlfriend.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Facebook Sues Lawyers of Discredited “Co-Founder” Paul CegliaFacebook Sues Lawyers of Discredited “Co-Founder” Paul Ceglia
Technology

Ceglia unsuccessfully sued Facebook for 84 percent ownership in 2010.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
The Story of Wikipedia, Women Who Pioneered Programming and More #MustreadsThe Story of Wikipedia, Women Who Pioneered Programming and More #Mustreads
Technology

Plus, the challenges facing the New York Times and a new single from TV on the Radio.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Re/code on the Air: This Week’s TV and Radio HitsRe/code on the Air: This Week’s TV and Radio Hits
Technology

Talking tech on CNBC, NPR and elsewhere.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Killer Aliens Are Pretty Darn Scary in Virtual Reality (Videos)Killer Aliens Are Pretty Darn Scary in Virtual Reality (Videos)
Technology

Oculus Rift owners find an easy way to play Alien: Isolation in VR.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Snapchat Ads Have ArrivedSnapchat Ads Have Arrived
Technology

Snapchat will run its first ever advertisement over the weekend.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
It’s Hard Out There for a Sex-Toy EntrepreneurIt’s Hard Out There for a Sex-Toy Entrepreneur
Technology

“Would a bank not be willing to work with a gynecologist? They look at vaginas all day.”

By Nellie Bowles
Technology
Code/red: When Are We Doubling Down on Secrecy Again, Apple?Code/red: When Are We Doubling Down on Secrecy Again, Apple?
Technology

Plus, spelunkers locate Netflix share price, a theory on the Nexus Player and The Walking Dead (Drunk).

By John Paczkowski
Technology
What to Expect From Google Earnings TodayWhat to Expect From Google Earnings Today
Technology

Analysts’ consensus is that Google will tally net revenue of $13.21 and earnings per share of $6.54.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Can a Virtual Therapist Keep the Peace on the Way to Mars? NASA Wants to Find Out.Can a Virtual Therapist Keep the Peace on the Way to Mars? NASA Wants to Find Out.
Technology

NASA has funded an effort to develop Oculus Rift content that offers astronauts a day at the beach.

By James Temple