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Media Archive

Archives for April 2015

Technology
Victorious Wants to Help YouTube Stars Make New Homes Outside of YouTube, on Your PhonesVictorious Wants to Help YouTube Stars Make New Homes Outside of YouTube, on Your Phones
Technology

Ryan Higa and the Young Turks are trying it. Michelle Phan is supposed to. What will YouTube say about that?

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Behind the Scenes at ‘Silicon Valley’: Walt and Kara Play Walt and KaraBehind the Scenes at ‘Silicon Valley’: Walt and Kara Play Walt and Kara
Technology

This week’s Re/cap of HBO’s show, featuring two very special guest stars.

By Amy Keyishian
Technology
People Want the Apple Watch to Have Tacos. Because Tacos.People Want the Apple Watch to Have Tacos. Because Tacos.
Technology

If the unicode consortium won’t provide it, this company will.

By Amy Keyishian
Technology
Tech Execs Fly Under the Radar at Washington’s Nerd PromTech Execs Fly Under the Radar at Washington’s Nerd Prom
Technology

Airbnb, Uber and Google execs descend on D.C. for annual White House dinner.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Bruce Jenner Interview Serves as ‘Ellen’ Moment for Transgender MovementBruce Jenner Interview Serves as ‘Ellen’ Moment for Transgender Movement
Technology

It’s been a big year for transgender awareness.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Why YouTube Should Fear Facebook, the NHL Playoffs EditionWhy YouTube Should Fear Facebook, the NHL Playoffs Edition
Technology

It’s a classic push vs. pull distribution battle.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Why Comcast Needed an Excuse to Turn Its Attention ElsewhereWhy Comcast Needed an Excuse to Turn Its Attention Elsewhere
Technology

Despite the obvious egg on the face, Comcast executives will soon realize that losing this deal is one of the better things to happen in a long time.

By James McQuivey
Technology
Money Can’t Buy Everything, Comcast Learns as Deal ImplodesMoney Can’t Buy Everything, Comcast Learns as Deal Implodes
Technology

It’s pricy, long-term investment in President Obama and Democrats has fallen flat.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
“Today, We Move On”: Comcast Officially Kills Time Warner Cable Deal.“Today, We Move On”: Comcast Officially Kills Time Warner Cable Deal.
Technology

Word from CEOs Brian Roberts and Rob Marcus.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Blocking Comcast Is a Start. But if We Want Better Broadband, We Need Much More.Blocking Comcast Is a Start. But if We Want Better Broadband, We Need Much More.
Technology

Broadband competition in the U.S. comes in two varieties: Slim and none. That won’t work. Maybe Google can help.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Google Falls Short on Earnings Again, and Wall Street Shrugs It Off (Again)Google Falls Short on Earnings Again, and Wall Street Shrugs It Off (Again)
Technology

How do they do it?

By Mark Bergen
Life
New Coke debuted 30 years ago. Here’s why it was a sugary fiasco.New Coke debuted 30 years ago. Here’s why it was a sugary fiasco.
Life

New Coke passed 200,000 taste tests. This is why it was still a flop.

By Phil Edwards
Technology
Netflix Eats Into TV Ratings, With Help From the TV IndustryNetflix Eats Into TV Ratings, With Help From the TV Industry
Technology

Netflix accounted for 43 percent of lost TV ratings last quarter -- and that number will grow.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Report Suggests FCC About to Kill Comcast’s Time Warner Cable DealReport Suggests FCC About to Kill Comcast’s Time Warner Cable Deal
Technology

The latest FCC maneuver would make it painfully difficult for Comcast to push ahead with its merger plans.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Facebook Users Are Notching Four Billion Video Views Every DayFacebook Users Are Notching Four Billion Video Views Every Day
Technology

Facebook users want video, and that means more video ads are on the way.

By Kurt Wagner