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Media Archive

Archives for April 2015

Technology
Grooveshark, the Free Music Service That Used to Scare the Big Labels, Gives UpGrooveshark, the Free Music Service That Used to Scare the Big Labels, Gives Up
Technology

As part of a court settlement: An apology, and a plug for legal services like Spotify.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Jawbone Completes $300 Million Funding From BlackRockJawbone Completes $300 Million Funding From BlackRock
Technology
By Kara Swisher
Technology
Twitter Ads Need Help, but Twitter May Already Have an AnswerTwitter Ads Need Help, but Twitter May Already Have an Answer
Technology

Twitter’s new ads need some work, but it has a plan. (And Google’s involved.)

By Mark Bergen and Kurt Wagner
Technology
AT&T Fires U-Verse President Amid Racial Discrimination SuitAT&T Fires U-Verse President Amid Racial Discrimination Suit
Technology

“Aaron Slator has been terminated,” AT&T said in a statement. “There is no place for demeaning behavior within AT&T and we regret the action was not taken earlier.”

By Ina Fried
Technology
GoPro Buys Virtual Reality Company Kolor Because Extreme Sports Aren’t Terrifying EnoughGoPro Buys Virtual Reality Company Kolor Because Extreme Sports Aren’t Terrifying Enough
Technology

Bringing VR to extreme sports and YouTube thrill seekers.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Hulu Comes to Cable TV, Which Is Fine With Cable TVHulu Comes to Cable TV, Which Is Fine With Cable TV
Technology

Interesting, but not threatening.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
The tragic history of Scarlet Witch, who will make her debut in Avengers: Age of UltronThe tragic history of Scarlet Witch, who will make her debut in Avengers: Age of Ultron
Culture

There’s heartbreak, joy, pain, and a sentient cow named Bova.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Technology
More Code Speakers: Target’s Cornell, Google’s Kordestani, CBS’ MoonvesMore Code Speakers: Target’s Cornell, Google’s Kordestani, CBS’ Moonves
Technology

There are more to come, but here are some great voices onstage at our annual tech and media conference.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Three Lucasfilm Alums Join Jaunt as It Launches Virtual Reality Movie Studio in Los AngelesThree Lucasfilm Alums Join Jaunt as It Launches Virtual Reality Movie Studio in Los Angeles
Technology

“We want to work with existing filmmakers and show them this is a different way of storytelling.”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
YouTube Pays Some of Its Biggest Stars to Make More Stuff for YouTubeYouTube Pays Some of Its Biggest Stars to Make More Stuff for YouTube
Technology

News about Smosh, AwesomenessTV and others today; more to come tomorrow.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Refinery29 Joins the Big Media Startup Club, With a $50 Million Funding RoundRefinery29 Joins the Big Media Startup Club, With a $50 Million Funding Round
Technology

The site aimed at millennial women is now worth nearly $300 million.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Google Plays Nice With European Publishers, Dumps $163 Million Into Innovation FundGoogle Plays Nice With European Publishers, Dumps $163 Million Into Innovation Fund
Technology

On Tuesday, Google will launch a fund and initiative to support digital journalism with eight European publishers.

By Mark Bergen
Technology
Twitter’s Latest Attempt at Content Misses the MarkTwitter’s Latest Attempt at Content Misses the Mark
Technology

Having an algorithm write trend summaries is tricky.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
ESPN Is Suing Verizon Because It’s Trying to Sell Small Bundles of TV ChannelsESPN Is Suing Verizon Because It’s Trying to Sell Small Bundles of TV Channels
Technology

ESPN filed a lawsuit in New York this morning against Verizon for breach of contract.

By Edmund Lee
Technology
Video Games on ESPN? It’s Time to Stop Pretending eSports Are ‘Real’ Sports.Video Games on ESPN? It’s Time to Stop Pretending eSports Are ‘Real’ Sports.
Technology

There’s a lot to like about pro gaming. But it has a serious identity problem.

By Eric Johnson