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Archives for September 2014

Technology
The Battle Over Net Neutrality Could Hit Wireless CarriersThe Battle Over Net Neutrality Could Hit Wireless Carriers
Technology

The FCC is weighing whether to extend proposed net neutrality rules to wireless networks, not just wired broadband lines.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Facebook Will Never Perfect Mobile -- And That’s OkayFacebook Will Never Perfect Mobile -- And That’s Okay
Technology

Constant network and device changes mean Facebook will always have work to do.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Re/wind: Apple Finally Revealed That ThingRe/wind: Apple Finally Revealed That Thing
Technology

The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, Apple Watch and Apple Pay are all here. Some non-Apple stuff happened, too.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Facebook’s Top Content Cop on Censorship and Safety (Q&A)Facebook’s Top Content Cop on Censorship and Safety (Q&A)
Technology

Facebook policy head Monika Bickert explains Facebook’s strategy.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
AltspaceVR Wants to Bring the 2-D Social Web Into 3-D Virtual RealityAltspaceVR Wants to Bring the 2-D Social Web Into 3-D Virtual Reality
Technology

Using VR for shared social experiences is further along than you might think.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
The Teen Moms of Whisper, a History of the Tinderverse and More #MustreadsThe Teen Moms of Whisper, a History of the Tinderverse and More #Mustreads
Technology

The things moms aren’t sharing on Facebook.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
U.S. Threatened Yahoo With Huge Fines Over Refusal to Disclose User DataU.S. Threatened Yahoo With Huge Fines Over Refusal to Disclose User Data
Technology

Yahoo’s resistance failed, but now details of its efforts are emerging.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Want to Get Facebook’s Attention? Speak Up (Rarely)!Want to Get Facebook’s Attention? Speak Up (Rarely)!
Technology

Facebook wants (selective) feedback on its ads.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
What to Do If You’ve Been Hacked (And How to Prevent It)What to Do If You’ve Been Hacked (And How to Prevent It)
Technology

There are lessons to be learned from the celebrity hacking incident.

By Bonnie Cha
Technology
From Oculus to Twitch to Minecraft, Why Gamers Are in Hot DemandFrom Oculus to Twitch to Minecraft, Why Gamers Are in Hot Demand
Technology

The three huge gaming acquisitions have more in common than you might think.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Introducing Binatix: A Deep Learning Trading Firm That’s Already ProfitableIntroducing Binatix: A Deep Learning Trading Firm That’s Already Profitable
Technology

The startup’s execs say applying the AI technique has given them an edge in investing.

By James Temple
Technology
With a Big Push From Facebook, Facebook Video Is Booming. Heads Up, YouTube.With a Big Push From Facebook, Facebook Video Is Booming. Heads Up, YouTube.
Technology

Facebook says its “autoplay” videos are working, and you’re going to be seeing more of them. A lot more.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Facebook Attracts Half of Africa’s Internet Users Each MonthFacebook Attracts Half of Africa’s Internet Users Each Month
Technology
Flipboard Buys Photo and Video App Ultravisual, as It Preps for New Fall ProductsFlipboard Buys Photo and Video App Ultravisual, as It Preps for New Fall Products
Technology

A pretty picture is worth ... well, the online content distribution company is not saying!

By Kara Swisher