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Media Archive

Archives for November 2015

Technology
Now We Know Why Pandora Was Throwing Shade at Spotify and YouTube -- It Wants to Join Them, Sort OfNow We Know Why Pandora Was Throwing Shade at Spotify and YouTube -- It Wants to Join Them, Sort Of
Technology

The new music service will likely look a lot like Apple Music: Free music, within limits.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Rdio Is Shutting Down and Pandora Is Buying Up the ScrapsRdio Is Shutting Down and Pandora Is Buying Up the Scraps
Technology

The world’s largest streaming radio service grabs a well respected on-demand platform.

By Ben Popper
Technology
Why It Could Get Harder to Watch Your Favorite Shows on HuluWhy It Could Get Harder to Watch Your Favorite Shows on Hulu
Technology

Netflix says Hulu is a “cord-cutter’s dream.” Its TV network owners may be trying to put an end to that.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Elizabeth Banks Goes on a Weird Uber Ride on ‘Saturday Night Live’Elizabeth Banks Goes on a Weird Uber Ride on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Technology

Aaaaaand, ya missed it.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Twitter’s High Was Hillary Clinton’s Low at Democratic Presidential DebateTwitter’s High Was Hillary Clinton’s Low at Democratic Presidential Debate
Technology

Hillary Clinton was the most-tweeted-about candidate, but a lot of those mentions were negative.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Paris Attacks: Where to Follow the Breaking NewsParis Attacks: Where to Follow the Breaking News
Technology

Resources for those looking to know what’s happening.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Bad News for the Five of You Using Beats Music: It’s Over, as of November 30Bad News for the Five of You Using Beats Music: It’s Over, as of November 30
Technology

Apple offers tips for migrating to Apple Music.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
FanDuel, DraftKings Supporters (And Employees) Protest in New YorkFanDuel, DraftKings Supporters (And Employees) Protest in New York
Technology

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman had some extra foot traffic in front of his office Friday.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
GoPro Stock Took a Nose Dive Today. Maybe VR Surfing Will Make Investors Feel Better.GoPro Stock Took a Nose Dive Today. Maybe VR Surfing Will Make Investors Feel Better.
Technology

GoPro investors: Try watching this to ease your pain.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Tech Titans Again Dominate Fortune’s Businessperson of the Year ListTech Titans Again Dominate Fortune’s Businessperson of the Year List
Technology

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Apple’s Tim Cook and Uber’s Travis Kalanick all cracked the top 10.

By Carmel DeAmicis
Technology
Snapchat Signs Another Publisher: The Wall Street JournalSnapchat Signs Another Publisher: The Wall Street Journal
Technology

The Wall Street Journal is going after a new audience. So, apparently, is Snapchat.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Hey, Comic Book Nerds: Google Wants You to Peruse Its Play StoreHey, Comic Book Nerds: Google Wants You to Peruse Its Play Store
Technology

The comic book store goes mobile.

By Mark Bergen
Technology
Facebook Is Now Selling Virtual Reality-Like Video AdsFacebook Is Now Selling Virtual Reality-Like Video Ads
Technology

Facebook is whetting users’ appetites for the Oculus Rift launch early next year.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
YouTube, the World’s Biggest Music Service, Finally Launches Its Own Music ServiceYouTube, the World’s Biggest Music Service, Finally Launches Its Own Music Service
Technology

YouTube Music lets you watch videos, listen to music -- and maybe pay up, too.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Reid Hoffman Defends Yahoo’s Mayer on Asking for Exec Pledges to StayReid Hoffman Defends Yahoo’s Mayer on Asking for Exec Pledges to Stay
Technology

“It’s difficult to achieve long-term success without obtaining long-term commitments,” says the LinkedIn chairman.

By Kara Swisher