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Archives for October 2014

Technology
Uber Hires Former Lyft COO VanderZanden to Spur International GrowthUber Hires Former Lyft COO VanderZanden to Spur International Growth
Technology

Will the ongoing Spy vs. Spy war between San Francisco ride-sharing services Lyft and Uber ever end? Not today it won’t!

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Facebook Wraps Up $19 Billion WhatsApp Deal That’s Now Worth $22 BillionFacebook Wraps Up $19 Billion WhatsApp Deal That’s Now Worth $22 Billion
Technology
Re/wind: The Las Vegas Techtopia, Introducing Microsoft Windows 10 and MoreRe/wind: The Las Vegas Techtopia, Introducing Microsoft Windows 10 and More
Technology

Our multi-part series on Las Vegas’ “innovation city,” and Microsoft’s new operating system.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Facebook Plots First Steps Into Health CareFacebook Plots First Steps Into Health Care
Technology

Under consideration: Support communities and preventative-care apps.

By Reuters
Technology
Code/red: Apple to Hold iPad Event on October 16Code/red: Apple to Hold iPad Event on October 16
Technology

Plus, the E.C. clears Facebook-Whatsapp, #beardgate and the worst cat ever.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Facebook Wins E.U. Approval for $19 Billion WhatsApp PurchaseFacebook Wins E.U. Approval for $19 Billion WhatsApp Purchase
Technology

Facebook gets the green light from European regulators on its WhatsApp purchase.

By Reuters
Technology
Facebook Will Stop Playing With Your Emotions (Sort Of)Facebook Will Stop Playing With Your Emotions (Sort Of)
Technology

The social network changed its research guidelines and established a review board in the wake of a much-maligned study.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Facebook Apologizes to Drag Queens Over “Real Name” PolicyFacebook Apologizes to Drag Queens Over “Real Name” Policy
Technology

After initially deactivating drag queen accounts, Facebook has apologized.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Wealthfront Hires MessageMe COO Ali Rosenthal to Run PartnershipsWealthfront Hires MessageMe COO Ali Rosenthal to Run Partnerships
Technology

More firepower for an automated investment service aimed at millennials.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
How We Solve the Tech Industry’s Gender GapHow We Solve the Tech Industry’s Gender Gap
Technology

The biggest reason for a lack of diversity in tech isn’t discrimination in hiring or retention. It’s the education pipeline.

By Hadi Partovi