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Archives for August 2014

Technology
Upworthy’s Traffic Goes Lower, but Revenue Is ClimbingUpworthy’s Traffic Goes Lower, but Revenue Is Climbing
Technology

The viral content-spreader’s traffic is back to where it was a year ago. Perhaps an Ice Bucket Challenge video will turn things around.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
How Twitter Decides What to Place in Your StreamHow Twitter Decides What to Place in Your Stream
Technology

It’s not what you think.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Meet Oculix, a Hacked-Together Netflix for Oculus RiftMeet Oculix, a Hacked-Together Netflix for Oculus Rift
Technology

A cool result from an internal “Hack Day,” but Netflix isn’t making any promises yet.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
“Cinematic Virtual Reality” Startup Jaunt Raises $27.8 Million“Cinematic Virtual Reality” Startup Jaunt Raises $27.8 Million
Technology
Cyanogen Beefs Up Its Executive Ranks With Hires From Electronic Arts, FacebookCyanogen Beefs Up Its Executive Ranks With Hires From Electronic Arts, Facebook
Technology

The company has hired Vivian Lee from EA and Sid Murlidhar, who helped develop Facebook Zero.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Billionaires, Sherpas and Models at Burning Man, the Man Behind the Facebook Emotions Study and More Morning #MustreadsBillionaires, Sherpas and Models at Burning Man, the Man Behind the Facebook Emotions Study and More Morning #Mustreads
Technology
Dropbox Loses High-Profile Design Head SoleioDropbox Loses High-Profile Design Head Soleio
Technology

The one-named exec posted his plans on Facebook, for which he designed the “Like” button.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
All Wet: Tech ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Supercut VideoAll Wet: Tech ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Supercut Video
Technology

Splish splash, I was taking a bath ...

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Uber Opens API in Bid to Be EverywhereUber Opens API in Bid to Be Everywhere
Technology

You can’t win, if you don’t open yourself up to all developers.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Should There Be an App for That? Why Mobile Sites Could Be More Important.Should There Be an App for That? Why Mobile Sites Could Be More Important.
Technology

When mobile shoppers actually buy stuff, it’s mostly through mobile websites, not apps.

By Mike Cassidy
Technology
Lyft COO Out After Tensions With FoundersLyft COO Out After Tensions With Founders
Technology

The ride-sharing service hits a bump in the road.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
We Have Met the Twit and He Is UsWe Have Met the Twit and He Is Us
Technology

We’re real, we’re here, and we matter.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
The Best Hands-On Demo in Tech: Unwind Me’s On-Demand MassageThe Best Hands-On Demo in Tech: Unwind Me’s On-Demand Massage
Technology

Ordering a midday massage has never been easier.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
PlayFab Raises $2.5 Million to Level the Playing Field of “Games as a Service”PlayFab Raises $2.5 Million to Level the Playing Field of “Games as a Service”
Technology

PlayFab wants to give the creative guys a bit more technical ammo.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Humin Is a Clever iPhone App, but Needs WorkHumin Is a Clever iPhone App, but Needs Work
Technology

Humin, which tries to reinvent iPhone contacts, is on the right track. But it falls short, due to limitations and bugs.

By Walt Mossberg