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Media Archive

Archives for December 2015

Technology
Apple CEO Tim Cook Mounts Defense of Encryption on ‘60 Minutes’Apple CEO Tim Cook Mounts Defense of Encryption on ‘60 Minutes’
Technology

And Charlie Rose talks to Jony Ive in Apple’s secret design studio.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
‘Saturday Night Live’ Skewers GOP Debate‘Saturday Night Live’ Skewers GOP Debate
Technology

You may not be able to insult your way into the presidency, but you can sure find humor in debate remarks.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Taylor Swift’s Concert Film Arrives in Apple MusicTaylor Swift’s Concert Film Arrives in Apple Music
Technology

No hard feelings after the earlier spat over payments.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Vaporizes Weekend U.S. Box Office Record‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Vaporizes Weekend U.S. Box Office Record
Technology

The new installment took in an estimated $238 million, surpassing “Jurassic World.”

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Sets Opening Day Box Office Record‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Sets Opening Day Box Office Record
Technology

The new installment surpasses the opening day record set by “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.”

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Stephen Colbert Explains ‘Star Wars’ to ChinaStephen Colbert Explains ‘Star Wars’ to China
Technology

Chinese moviegoers may be unacquainted with “the force.”

By Dawn Chmielewski
Culture
Tina Fey on the internet: it’s “a real culture of demanding apologies, and I’m opting out”Tina Fey on the internet: it’s “a real culture of demanding apologies, and I’m opting out”
Culture

Which is more of a cop-out than an opt-out.

By Caroline Framke
Technology
The Decode Series: Katie Nolan, Fox Sports TV HostThe Decode Series: Katie Nolan, Fox Sports TV Host
Technology
By Eric Johnson
Technology
‘60 Minutes’ Goes Inside Apple HQ for a Peek at the Apple Store of the Future‘60 Minutes’ Goes Inside Apple HQ for a Peek at the Apple Store of the Future
Technology

There’s a look inside Jony Ive’s design studio, too.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
New York Times Amends, Attaches Editors’ Note to Story on San Bernardino Attacker’s Alleged Facebook Post (Updated)New York Times Amends, Attaches Editors’ Note to Story on San Bernardino Attacker’s Alleged Facebook Post (Updated)
Technology

The editors’ note was attached a day after the FBI Director publicly corrected the report.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
The Copyright Royalty Board’s Ruling Is a Win for EveryoneThe Copyright Royalty Board’s Ruling Is a Win for Everyone
Technology

Virtually unlimited bandwidth should allow for many innovators to create online radio stations.

By Scott Keeney (DJ Skee)
Culture
Martin Shkreli bought the only copy of Wu-Tang’s new album. Is this the future of art?Martin Shkreli bought the only copy of Wu-Tang’s new album. Is this the future of art?
Culture

This tale makes a serious play for Weirdest News Story of the Year.

By Caroline Framke
Technology
Mr. Plow, Ad Man: Google Gets Homer Simpson to Hawk YouTube AdsMr. Plow, Ad Man: Google Gets Homer Simpson to Hawk YouTube Ads
Technology

That name again is YouTube ad!

By Mark Bergen
Technology
Eat Up! Tastemade Raises $40 Million More for Its Video Food Empire.Eat Up! Tastemade Raises $40 Million More for Its Video Food Empire.
Technology

Goldman Sachs leads the round.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Katie Nolan, Fox Sports TV HostKatie Nolan, Fox Sports TV Host
Technology
By Eric Johnson