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Media Archive

Archives for December 2015

Technology
Happy Holidays From Re/code: There’s Absolutely Nothing Digital About This Christmas Full MoonHappy Holidays From Re/code: There’s Absolutely Nothing Digital About This Christmas Full Moon
Technology

Turn off your gadgets tonight.

By Kara Swisher
Culture
3 ways Christmas can be the saddest holiday, as told through pop culture3 ways Christmas can be the saddest holiday, as told through pop culture
Culture

“Have yourself a merry little Christmas” isn’t always easy.

By Caroline Framke
Technology
Ev Williams, Medium CEOEv Williams, Medium CEO
Technology
By Eric Johnson
Technology
Medium’s Ev Williams: ‘It’s Going to Make Less and Less Sense to Publish on the Web’Medium’s Ev Williams: ‘It’s Going to Make Less and Less Sense to Publish on the Web’
Technology

Also: Some insight into the shifting moods of Twitter’s board, and Medium’s plans for making money.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
FanDuel, DraftKings Deemed Illegal Gambling by Illinois Attorney GeneralFanDuel, DraftKings Deemed Illegal Gambling by Illinois Attorney General
Technology

Another state piles on to DraftKings and FanDuel.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
‘Shazam for Photos’ IDs Famous Faces for Paparazzi‘Shazam for Photos’ IDs Famous Faces for Paparazzi
Technology

You might never forget a face, but that doesn’t mean you remember all those names as well. Enter NameFace.

By Amy Keyishian
Technology
Mossberg: Seven Tech Trends From 2015Mossberg: Seven Tech Trends From 2015
Technology

The Next Big Thing didn’t show up this year.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
Here’s the List of Streaming Services That Will Have the Beatles TomorrowHere’s the List of Streaming Services That Will Have the Beatles Tomorrow
Technology

Here. There. Everywhere.Get it? Hohohohoho Merry Christmas.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
The Beatles Are Coming to Apple Music, Spotify and Everywhere Else on Christmas EveThe Beatles Are Coming to Apple Music, Spotify and Everywhere Else on Christmas Eve
Technology
Foursquare’s Value Will Be Cut by More Than Half in a New Funding RoundFoursquare’s Value Will Be Cut by More Than Half in a New Funding Round
Technology

The mobile location/check-in company used to be worth $650 million. Now it’s going to be worth around $250 million.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Watch: Facebook Says These 360-Degree Videos Rock the MostWatch: Facebook Says These 360-Degree Videos Rock the Most
Technology

Want to go surfing in Tahiti? Or fly with the Blue Angels? Or hang out with a bunch of dancing North Koreans?

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
FTC Issues New Rules for Native Advertising on the InternetFTC Issues New Rules for Native Advertising on the Internet
Technology

Regulating deceptive ads in the digital age.

By Noah Kulwin
Explainers
No one will be indicted in Sandra Bland’s deathNo one will be indicted in Sandra Bland’s death
Explainers

Bland was found dead in her jail cell. Police claim it was a suicide, but family and friends are skeptical.

By German Lopez
Technology
Brace Yourself for 2016 CESBrace Yourself for 2016 CES
Technology

For the next few weeks, we’ll be hearing a lot about CES, where nearly 4,000 companies will preview their new products to 200,000 attendees -- and you.

By Phil Baker
Technology
You May Own Apple’s Phone, but You’re Using Google’s AppsYou May Own Apple’s Phone, but You’re Using Google’s Apps
Technology

Facebook’s, too.

By Peter Kafka