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Media Archive

Archives for March 2015

Technology
Here’s the Chart That Explains Why Media Companies Are Obsessed With SnapchatHere’s the Chart That Explains Why Media Companies Are Obsessed With Snapchat
Technology

Spoiler: Not a lot of old folks are Snapchatting (for now).

By Peter Kafka
Technology
The Man Behind MOG Music -- And Beats Music -- Tries Again With Chosen, a Music GameThe Man Behind MOG Music -- And Beats Music -- Tries Again With Chosen, a Music Game
Technology

David Hyman used to sell music subscriptions. Now he’s offering a free karaoke game for your iPhone.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Facebook Launches a Mobile Ad Exchange on Top of LiveRailFacebook Launches a Mobile Ad Exchange on Top of LiveRail
Technology

Take notice, Google and Twitter.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Gracenote Hires Digital Music Vet Ethan KaplanGracenote Hires Digital Music Vet Ethan Kaplan
Technology
By Peter Kafka
Technology
Facebook Is Testing Continuous Autoplay for VideosFacebook Is Testing Continuous Autoplay for Videos
Technology

Sit back, relax and enjoy a few hours of ... Facebook videos?

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Vrideo Wants to Be the YouTube for Virtual RealityVrideo Wants to Be the YouTube for Virtual Reality
Technology

It’s got $1.8 million to get started, but YouTube has plans of its own.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
At Facebook’s F8, Ad Tech Should Steal the ShowAt Facebook’s F8, Ad Tech Should Steal the Show
Technology

Facebook has lots of ad offerings and it’s ready to show them off.

By Kurt Wagner
Police shot this man’s dog. Now he’s trying to prevent it from happening to you.
Features

The story of Adam Arroyo, whose dog was killed by police in a botched raid on his apartment, is far from unique.

By German Lopez
Technology
Jonah Peretti Explains Why BuzzFeed Is Happy to Cut a (Theoretical) Deal With FacebookJonah Peretti Explains Why BuzzFeed Is Happy to Cut a (Theoretical) Deal With Facebook
Technology

Facebook’s new publishing plan has the Internet in an uproar. NBD, says BuzzFeed’s CEO.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
‘Game of Thrones’ Stars Talk Tech, San Francisco ... And Castration‘Game of Thrones’ Stars Talk Tech, San Francisco ... And Castration
Technology

Well, we had to ask.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
HP Partners With Bang & Olufsen for Sound TechnologyHP Partners With Bang & Olufsen for Sound Technology
Technology

HP said on Tuesday that it would start selling personal computers with Bang & Olufsen and B&O PLAY audio technology this spring.

By Reuters
Technology
Keywee Raises $9 Million to Turn New York Times Stories Into Facebook AdsKeywee Raises $9 Million to Turn New York Times Stories Into Facebook Ads
Technology

Nice article. Let’s make it an ad.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Vessel, the Site That Wants You to Pay to Watch Web Videos, Opens to the PublicVessel, the Site That Wants You to Pay to Watch Web Videos, Opens to the Public
Technology

Jason Kilar built a big video service at Hulu. Can he do it again?

By Peter Kafka
Technology
The NFL Will Stream a Game on the Web Next Year. Don’t Get Used to It.The NFL Will Stream a Game on the Web Next Year. Don’t Get Used to It.
Technology

Even if the NFL wants to move from TV to the Web, it can’t do it anytime soon.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Twitter Is Testing Autoplay Video AdsTwitter Is Testing Autoplay Video Ads
Technology
By Kurt Wagner