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Archives for August 2014

Technology
Why Building a Web Business Built on Facebook Is So ScaryWhy Building a Web Business Built on Facebook Is So Scary
Technology

You win! You lose! If your job is dependent on Facebook traffic, you’re never going to rest easy.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Re/code on TV: Phones, Drones and TabletsRe/code on TV: Phones, Drones and Tablets
Technology

Our talking heads chat about all the stuff Apple is going to show off in a couple weeks -- as well as some tech that doesn’t come from Cupertino.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Re/wind: Apple’s New iThing Is Coming, Re/code Goes to Burning Man and MoreRe/wind: Apple’s New iThing Is Coming, Re/code Goes to Burning Man and More
Technology

Get ready for September 9.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Now That It Owns Fusion-io, SanDisk Has Big Plans for the EnterpriseNow That It Owns Fusion-io, SanDisk Has Big Plans for the Enterprise
Technology

A leader in consumer flash is now going after the data center.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Code/red: Insert Bad iPhone Charger Pun HereCode/red: Insert Bad iPhone Charger Pun Here
Technology

Plus, Apple announces its big event and the best Amazon customer service chat ever.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Leap Motion Hooks Up to Oculus for Controller-Free Virtual RealityLeap Motion Hooks Up to Oculus for Controller-Free Virtual Reality
Technology

Whoa, dude. Have you ever really looked at your hands in VR?

By Eric Johnson
Technology
A Q&A With the Q&A Boss -- Quora’s Adam D’Angelo Takes Our QuestionsA Q&A With the Q&A Boss -- Quora’s Adam D’Angelo Takes Our Questions
Technology

Most users just read.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Microsoft Cracks Down on Misleading Apps in Its Store, Though Plenty of Work RemainsMicrosoft Cracks Down on Misleading Apps in Its Store, Though Plenty of Work Remains
Technology

Its stores are still home to more Flappy Clones than you can shake a stick at.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Full Speed Ahead: Brands Immediately Hop on Board Instagram’s HyperlapseFull Speed Ahead: Brands Immediately Hop on Board Instagram’s Hyperlapse
Technology

Marketers are putting Instagram’s newest app to the test.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Snapchat Valuation Reaches $10 Billion After Kleiner Perkins CommitmentSnapchat Valuation Reaches $10 Billion After Kleiner Perkins Commitment
Technology

What’s better than $3 billion?

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Why Social Media Makes You Less Chatty Than You ThinkWhy Social Media Makes You Less Chatty Than You Think
Technology

Welcome to Twitter and Facebook. Now, stop talking about that controversial thing or we’ll make fun of you.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Instagram Unveils Hyperlapse, a Stand-Alone App for Time-Lapse VideosInstagram Unveils Hyperlapse, a Stand-Alone App for Time-Lapse Videos
Technology

Instagram launched its second stand-alone app since joining Facebook.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
You’ll Never Guess What Facebook Is Cracking Down On NowYou’ll Never Guess What Facebook Is Cracking Down On Now
Technology

CLICK to find out!!!!!!!!!

By Peter Kafka
Technology
What if Facebook and Twitter Became Part of Your Job?What if Facebook and Twitter Became Part of Your Job?
Technology

Then Dynamic Signal would be very pleased -- that’s its job.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Creeping on Emmy-Nominated Shows’ Filming LocationsCreeping on Emmy-Nominated Shows’ Filming Locations
Technology

Google has collected links to the real-life shooting locations of favorite shows as Facebook and Twitter try to get celebrities to share Emmy moments.

By Amy Schatz