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Media Archive

Archives for December 2015

Technology
The Decode Series: Rufus Griscom, Heleo CEOThe Decode Series: Rufus Griscom, Heleo CEO
Technology
By Eric Johnson
Amy Schumer, Star Wars, and Minions: a 2015 pop culture time capsule
Culture

What will we remember from this year?

By Caroline Framke and Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
Confronting the Software-ization of MediaConfronting the Software-ization of Media
Technology

“Now that software lives in our pockets, runs our cars and homes, and dominates our waking lives, ignorance of code is no longer acceptable.”

By James Abels
Technology
Rufus Griscom, Heleo CEORufus Griscom, Heleo CEO
Technology
By Eric Johnson
Technology
Heleo Wants to Make Lots of Glenn Becks, for People Who Don’t Like Glenn BeckHeleo Wants to Make Lots of Glenn Becks, for People Who Don’t Like Glenn Beck
Technology

“The power of individuals as little media companies is rising.”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Ten Tech Predictions for 2016 (Part One)Ten Tech Predictions for 2016 (Part One)
Technology

Something has to be next year’s hoverboard.

By Bob O'Donnell
Technology
Spotify Sued for $150 Million Over Alleged Unpaid RoyaltiesSpotify Sued for $150 Million Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties
Technology

Cracker’s David Lowery leads class-action lawsuit.

By Lizzie Plaugic
Technology
CES’s Favorite Brothel Wants You to Know Virtual Reality Porn Still Isn’t the Real ThingCES’s Favorite Brothel Wants You to Know Virtual Reality Porn Still Isn’t the Real Thing
Technology

“It will take more than a ‘sex simulator’ to put me out of business.”

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
In 2015, Fantasy Sports Troubles Started With Disney’s Cold Feet. Next Year, Expect More Regulation.In 2015, Fantasy Sports Troubles Started With Disney’s Cold Feet. Next Year, Expect More Regulation.
Technology

A look back at the broken investment deal that spelled doom for daily fantasy.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
2015: Apple’s Year in Beta2015: Apple’s Year in Beta
Technology

Everything the company released this year needs more focus and more time.

By Nilay Patel
Technology
Is CES Still Relevant?Is CES Still Relevant?
Technology

The Chinese have arrived, and they plan to disrupt the traditional CE players as much as possible and take market share away from them fast.

By Tim Bajarin
Technology
‘Star Wars’ Continues to Crush It at the Box Office, Breaking Christmas Record (Updated)‘Star Wars’ Continues to Crush It at the Box Office, Breaking Christmas Record (Updated)
Technology

“Star Wars” took in $49.3 million in the U.S. on Friday, double the prior record set by “Sherlock Holmes” in 2009.

By Ina Fried
Technology
The Days After Christmas Are the Real Christmas for App MakersThe Days After Christmas Are the Real Christmas for App Makers
Technology

App and content makers pull out all the stops to woo those with a shiny new tablet or phone to download their wares.

By Ina Fried
Technology
LeBron James Just Released His First Virtual Reality Film With OculusLeBron James Just Released His First Virtual Reality Film With Oculus
Technology

LeBron is appearing on more and more screens lately.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
The Decode Series: Ev Williams, Medium CEOThe Decode Series: Ev Williams, Medium CEO
Technology
By Eric Johnson