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Archives for December 2015

Technology
The Secret in the Old VCR TapesThe Secret in the Old VCR Tapes
Technology

There must be something on these old cassettes. As long as I don’t know, I can’t get rid of them.

By Elizabeth Crane
Technology
Despite Wall Street Noise and Sale Rumors, Yahoo Board Backs MayerDespite Wall Street Noise and Sale Rumors, Yahoo Board Backs Mayer
Technology

Will the Silicon Valley Internet giant get sold? Not yet!

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Documentary ‘When AIDS Was Funny’ Shows Reagan Administration’s IndifferenceDocumentary ‘When AIDS Was Funny’ Shows Reagan Administration’s Indifference
Technology

White House spokesman Larry Speakes makes homophobic jokes when asked about the rising epidemic.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Adobe Is Telling People to Stop Using FlashAdobe Is Telling People to Stop Using Flash
Technology

The company will now “encourage content creators to build with new Web standards,” such as HTML5.

By Jacob Kastrenakes
Technology
Creepy, Funny Silicon Valley Satire ‘Iterating Grace’ Lands Five-Figure Book DealCreepy, Funny Silicon Valley Satire ‘Iterating Grace’ Lands Five-Figure Book Deal
Culture
Serena Williams and Amy Schumer’s stunning nude Pirelli portraits ooze power, not sexSerena Williams and Amy Schumer’s stunning nude Pirelli portraits ooze power, not sex
Culture

Annie Leibovitz is breaking 50 years of tradition.

By Caroline Framke
Technology
First Came Nerve. Then Came Babble. Rufus Griscom’s Third Act: A Buzzfeed for Brains.First Came Nerve. Then Came Babble. Rufus Griscom’s Third Act: A Buzzfeed for Brains.
Technology

Rufus Griscom, the man behind Nerve.com and Babble.com, launches his newest company: A platform for big ideas and the people behind them.

By Peter Kafka

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