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Archives for September 2014

Technology
Ello CEO Paul Budnitz: “We Are Not Here to Compete With Facebook” (Q&A)Ello CEO Paul Budnitz: “We Are Not Here to Compete With Facebook” (Q&A)
Technology

Ello had 90 users last month. Now it adds almost 50,000 new users per hour.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Internet Companies Take Aim at Wireless Net Neutrality as Debate Rages OnInternet Companies Take Aim at Wireless Net Neutrality as Debate Rages On
Technology

An Internet industry trade group is pushing the feds to cover wireless networks with new net neutrality rules.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Path’s Latest Messaging Perk: You Can Now Text Local BusinessesPath’s Latest Messaging Perk: You Can Now Text Local Businesses
Technology

Path’s latest messaging update allows users to text any local business.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
A Virtual Reality Arcade? Why It Makes Sense, and Why It Might Not Work.A Virtual Reality Arcade? Why It Makes Sense, and Why It Might Not Work.
Technology

For starters: “This product should not be used by children under the age of 13.”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
What the eBay Split Means for PayPalWhat the eBay Split Means for PayPal
Technology

The split should improve hiring and fortify the company amid a recent onslaught of competition.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Messaging Startup Tango Unveils Plan for More Standalone AppsMessaging Startup Tango Unveils Plan for More Standalone Apps
Technology

The first app out of Tango Labs, a new internal group, is Tango Music Pix.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Facebook Will Use Facebook Data to Sell Ads on Sites That Aren’t FacebookFacebook Will Use Facebook Data to Sell Ads on Sites That Aren’t Facebook
Technology

Google will pay attention.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Instagram Reportedly Blocked in China Amid Hong Kong ProtestsInstagram Reportedly Blocked in China Amid Hong Kong Protests
Technology

Users have been posting photos from the pro-democracy demonstrations.

By Reuters
Technology
Re/code on TV and Radio: More iPhone 6 EditionRe/code on TV and Radio: More iPhone 6 Edition
Technology

Team Re/code’s hits on TV and radio from last week.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
FBI Director Criticizes Apple’s and Google’s Privacy PoliciesFBI Director Criticizes Apple’s and Google’s Privacy Policies
Technology

FBI director James Comey wants more from Apple and Google over their privacy policies.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
New Social Network Ello Opens Invitations Again Following FreezeNew Social Network Ello Opens Invitations Again Following Freeze
Technology

The ad-free network has seen a crush of new users over the past few days.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Facebook Is Partnering With Stripe to Power “Buy” ButtonFacebook Is Partnering With Stripe to Power “Buy” Button
Technology

Stripe adds Facebook to its list of impressive partnership deals.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
An Ad-Free Social Network, a Magic Town and More #MustreadsAn Ad-Free Social Network, a Magic Town and More #Mustreads
Technology

What’s it like to live in the magic capital of the U.S.? Also, a new ad-free social network named Ello.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Jacksonville Jaguars Say Fans Want to Watch Games Through Oculus RiftJacksonville Jaguars Say Fans Want to Watch Games Through Oculus Rift
Technology

A startup called 3D-4U lets fans watch through the Rift at the Jaguars’ stadium.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Code/red: What Will Apple Call Its Streaming Service? Beats Me.Code/red: What Will Apple Call Its Streaming Service? Beats Me.
Technology

Plus, iOS 8 adoption, Xiaomi’s stuffed animal sales and a suggestion for handling in-flight cellphone calls.

By John Paczkowski