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Archives for May 2014

Technology
Code/red: Hot Alibaba IPO Action and Spectrum Auction SlaggingCode/red: Hot Alibaba IPO Action and Spectrum Auction Slagging
Technology

Plus: Apple’s $68 million woman and the dangers of Godzilla with a full bladder.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Changing the “Women in Tech” ConversationChanging the “Women in Tech” Conversation
Technology

We’re doing an excellent job of continually illustrating the problems, but I prefer to focus on the solutions.

By Telle Whitney
Technology
With Alibaba IPO Filing Set to Arrive Tomorrow, Here’s Why It Does Matter to Silicon ValleyWith Alibaba IPO Filing Set to Arrive Tomorrow, Here’s Why It Does Matter to Silicon Valley
Technology

The real impact of the e-commerce giant -- already a behemoth in China -- has yet to be felt here. But it’s coming.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Oculus Says ZeniMax Punished Carmack When It Couldn’t Get EquityOculus Says ZeniMax Punished Carmack When It Couldn’t Get Equity
Technology

Shots fired (back).

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Wiser Wants to Help You Sort the Internet, for a FeeWiser Wants to Help You Sort the Internet, for a Fee
Technology

Here’s another attempt at a paid curation service. One more and it’s a trend!

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Re/wind: RadiumOne Fires Chahal, Facebook Ads Go Mobile, FCC in CrisisRe/wind: RadiumOne Fires Chahal, Facebook Ads Go Mobile, FCC in Crisis
Technology

The week in review, Re/code style.

By Thomas Johnson
Technology
Steve Ballmer Says Microsoft, Apple Both “Two Trick” PoniesSteve Ballmer Says Microsoft, Apple Both “Two Trick” Ponies
Technology

The tricky part is finding a third trick, the former Microsoft chief said in his first big talk since leaving the software maker.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Facebook Woos Mobile Developers, but Is It Too Late?Facebook Woos Mobile Developers, but Is It Too Late?
Technology

After years of trying, can Facebook finally convince app developers it’s on their side?

By Mike Isaac
Technology
Silicon Valley Buys D.C. a Drink at Annual Party WeekendSilicon Valley Buys D.C. a Drink at Annual Party Weekend
Technology

Who wouldn’t want to drink on Google’s dime?

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Oculus Allegedly Broke Intellectual Property Agreement with ZeniMaxOculus Allegedly Broke Intellectual Property Agreement with ZeniMax
Technology

Was John Carmack’s know-how allowed to leave the building?

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Snapchat Names New General Counsel to Fill Out Top RanksSnapchat Names New General Counsel to Fill Out Top Ranks
Technology

More high-profile hires as the young startup starts to mature.

By Mike Isaac
Technology
Videogame Company Claims Rights to Oculus Virtual Reality TechVideogame Company Claims Rights to Oculus Virtual Reality Tech
Technology
Code/red: Sprint’s T-Mobile Longshot and Box’s Bogus BuyersCode/red: Sprint’s T-Mobile Longshot and Box’s Bogus Buyers
Technology

Plus, why David Chase should write Amazon’s press releases.

By John Paczkowski