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Media Archive

Archives for January 2015

Culture
The State of the Union as NetflixThe State of the Union as Netflix
Culture

Making an old ritual work in an on-demand world.

By New America Foundation Weekly Wonk
Technology
The New York Times Isn’t For Sale, But That Could Change SoonThe New York Times Isn’t For Sale, But That Could Change Soon
Technology

Sales are stagnating and cash is running out. It may have to sell.

By Edmund Lee
Technology
(Rap) Genius Considering Putting Ads on Its Site, CEO Says (Video)(Rap) Genius Considering Putting Ads on Its Site, CEO Says (Video)
Technology

“You don’t want to just plaster ads on your site,” CEO Tom Lehman said. “You want to do something that’s very integrated.”

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Sony to Delay Official Submission of Third Quarter Results After HackingSony to Delay Official Submission of Third Quarter Results After Hacking
Technology

Most of its financial and accounting applications are still offline, so it asked regulators for an extension.

By Reuters
Technology
Will HBO on the Web Pull the Plug on Pay TV? Survey Says: Yep!Will HBO on the Web Pull the Plug on Pay TV? Survey Says: Yep!
Technology

A new survey says 7 million people will stop subscribing to pay TV once HBO goes on the Web.

By Peter Kafka
Media
5 questions you were too embarrassed to ask about Davos5 questions you were too embarrassed to ask about Davos
Media

The World Economic Forum’s annual gathering of the well-heeled is on. But what exactly happens there?

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Technology
How to Recover Deleted Photos From Your Memory Card or SmartphoneHow to Recover Deleted Photos From Your Memory Card or Smartphone
Technology

S#@$*! Accidentally deleted your vacation photos from your memory card? These steps might help get them back.

By Bonnie Cha
Technology
Google, Viacom Win Dismissal of Suit Over Children’s Web PrivacyGoogle, Viacom Win Dismissal of Suit Over Children’s Web Privacy
Technology

The suit alleged that children who visited the Nickelodeon website were tracked for the purpose of targeted advertising.

By Jonathan Stempel
Technology
Netflix’s Accelerated Global Rollout Catches Wall Street Off GuardNetflix’s Accelerated Global Rollout Catches Wall Street Off Guard
Technology

Shares of the video streaming service rose as much as 19 percent in early trading on Wednesday.

By Reuters
Technology
YouTube Challenger Vessel Starts Showing Off Its Service, and a Slick New Ad FormatYouTube Challenger Vessel Starts Showing Off Its Service, and a Slick New Ad Format
Technology

The guy who brought you Hulu has a new video service and a new way of showcasing ads.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Flipboard Adds a New Native Ad OptionFlipboard Adds a New Native Ad Option
Technology

New to Flipboard, but increasingly standard everywhere else: “Promoted Items.”

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Netflix Says Its Subscribers Love the Shows It Makes -- So It’s Going to Make a Lot MoreNetflix Says Its Subscribers Love the Shows It Makes -- So It’s Going to Make a Lot More
Technology

Reed Hastings will celebrate by streaming Sony’s “The Interview,” starting this Saturday.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
FCC Rejects Viacom and ESPN Efforts to Avoid $1.4 Million Fine for Airing AdFCC Rejects Viacom and ESPN Efforts to Avoid $1.4 Million Fine for Airing Ad
Technology

This is not a test, using the Emergency Alert System tones to hawk your movie is not okay, FCC says.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Sony’s “The Interview” Passes $40 Million in SalesSony’s “The Interview” Passes $40 Million in Sales
Technology
By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Facebook Says It Will Weed Out Fake News -- But Leave the Onion AloneFacebook Says It Will Weed Out Fake News -- But Leave the Onion Alone
Technology

Facebook won’t delete hoax posts, but will ask users to flag them.

By Peter Kafka