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Media Archive

Archives for October 2015

Technology
Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer Says Executive Departures Were ‘Careful Planning’ (I Beg to Differ!)Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer Says Executive Departures Were ‘Careful Planning’ (I Beg to Differ!)
Technology

In fact, it’s not so at all.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
The Tech of ‘Back to the Future’ -- Behind the Camera (Q&A)The Tech of ‘Back to the Future’ -- Behind the Camera (Q&A)
Technology

Yes, there are hoverboards now. No, there aren’t flying Deloreans. You know what’s more interesting? Flaming tire tracks.

By Amy Keyishian
Technology
On ‘Re/code Decode,’ Betaworks CEO John Borthwick Predicts the Future of What Shows Up on Your Phone (Podcast)On ‘Re/code Decode,’ Betaworks CEO John Borthwick Predicts the Future of What Shows Up on Your Phone (Podcast)
Technology

Also: Lauren Goode talks TV streaming boxes and Kurt Wagner unpacks daily fantasy.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
The Financial Times, LinkedIn and The Information Join Code/Media 2016The Financial Times, LinkedIn and The Information Join Code/Media 2016
Technology

How do you build a digital publishing business? Three different success stories share their secrets.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
HBO CEO Richard Plepler Consulted Political Pollster Before Launching HBO NowHBO CEO Richard Plepler Consulted Political Pollster Before Launching HBO Now
Technology

HBO Now hasn’t destroyed the pay-tv biz.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Activate CEO Michael J. Wolf Says Mobile Messaging Is Big -- And Getting BiggerActivate CEO Michael J. Wolf Says Mobile Messaging Is Big -- And Getting Bigger
Technology

While the number of mobile apps has doubled since 2013, only the top 20 developers scoop up half of the revenue, he said.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Billionaire Investor Mark Cuban Has a Few Choice Words for the SECBillionaire Investor Mark Cuban Has a Few Choice Words for the SEC
Technology

Cuban says federal agencies are putting in place regulations that prevent companies from raising money on the public markets.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Google-Yahoo Search Deal Caveat Emptor: Could Collapse Where Google Is Facing Antitrust SuitsGoogle-Yahoo Search Deal Caveat Emptor: Could Collapse Where Google Is Facing Antitrust Suits
Technology

A search deal comes with clauses around Google’s antitrust cases in Europe and India.

By Mark Bergen
Technology
With 100 Million Monthly Users, Google Is Ready to Talk About Numbers With Google PhotosWith 100 Million Monthly Users, Google Is Ready to Talk About Numbers With Google Photos
Technology

Paris, dogs and GIFs FTW.

By Mark Bergen
Technology
What Is Google Cardboard, and Why Is the New York Times Embracing Virtual Reality?What Is Google Cardboard, and Why Is the New York Times Embracing Virtual Reality?
Technology

The Gray Lady thinks its Sunday newspaper subscribers are ready for VR.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Viacom (Finally) Bets (A Little) on YouTube, by Investing in DigiTourViacom (Finally) Bets (A Little) on YouTube, by Investing in DigiTour
Technology

The people who own MTV invest in the people who bring YouTube stars to the stage.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Before Apple TV Gets a Refresh, It Gets Video You Can’t See Anywhere ElseBefore Apple TV Gets a Refresh, It Gets Video You Can’t See Anywhere Else
Technology

WME/IMG brings new fashion channel M2M to Apple TV for three months.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Apple CEO Tim Cook: ‘Massive Change’ Is Coming to the Auto IndustryApple CEO Tim Cook: ‘Massive Change’ Is Coming to the Auto Industry
Technology

Apple’s CEO said the company is working to bring the “iPhone experience” to the vehicle through CarPlay.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Apple Music Has 6.5 Million Paying SubscribersApple Music Has 6.5 Million Paying Subscribers
Technology

Spotify has 20 million.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Don’t Have Cable or Care About Football? Here’s the Trailer for the Next ‘Star Wars’ Movie. (Video)Don’t Have Cable or Care About Football? Here’s the Trailer for the Next ‘Star Wars’ Movie. (Video)