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Media Archive

Archives for September 2015

Technology
DraftKings vs. FanDuel: Whoever Wins, It Won’t Be YouDraftKings vs. FanDuel: Whoever Wins, It Won’t Be You
Technology

It’s not your imagination.

By Matt Ufford
Technology
Apple’s Most Popular Ad Blocker Changes His Mind, Pulls His App: ‘Just Doesn’t Feel Good’Apple’s Most Popular Ad Blocker Changes His Mind, Pulls His App: ‘Just Doesn’t Feel Good’
Technology
The Ad Blocking Controversy, ExplainedThe Ad Blocking Controversy, Explained
Technology

The controversy touches on something near and dear to every online writer’s heart -- whether we can make money publishing on the Internet.

By Matthew Yglesias
Syria
Here’s the terrifying anti-Muslim conspiracy theory that Trump’s supporter was citingHere’s the terrifying anti-Muslim conspiracy theory that Trump’s supporter was citing
Syria

On Thursday, Donald Trump seemed to agree as a supporter ranted about Muslims and “training camps.”

By Max Fisher
Technology
Those DraftKings and FanDuel Ads You’re Already Sick of Are Keeping the TV Business AfloatThose DraftKings and FanDuel Ads You’re Already Sick of Are Keeping the TV Business Afloat
Technology

TV is slipping, but digital dollars will keep it propped up for a while.

By Peter Kafka
Syria
Ahmed Mohamed: The 14-year-old Texas boy and why he matters, explainedAhmed Mohamed: The 14-year-old Texas boy and why he matters, explained
Syria

Here is the story of Ahmed Mohamed, why it’s become such a big deal, and what it reveals about American society.

By Max Fisher
I was a white, 14-year-old Midwestern kid. When I built a real bomb, nobody cuffed me.
Features

In 1993, I was arrested for building a real bomb. But because I was white, the entire system worked to make sure I was given an appropriate punishment and then forgiven. And I really, actually built the bomb!

By Shane Pekny
Technology
Washington Is All Over the New App Sidewire: Twitter for PoliticsWashington Is All Over the New App Sidewire: Twitter for Politics
Technology

Sidewire works as a direct line to the world of politics.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Apple Will Ask Supreme Court to Hear E-Books Antitrust CaseApple Will Ask Supreme Court to Hear E-Books Antitrust Case
Technology

Looks like the long-running case will run a while longer.

By Colin Lecher
Technology
Universal Releases New ‘Steve Jobs’ Movie TrailerUniversal Releases New ‘Steve Jobs’ Movie Trailer
Technology

The forthcoming film focuses on three key moments in the Apple co-founder’s professional life.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Facebook Wants More Journalists Using FacebookFacebook Wants More Journalists Using Facebook
Technology

Facebook launched a new content dashboard specifically for journalists.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Snapchat Inks NFL Deal to Bring Football Into Its Live StoriesSnapchat Inks NFL Deal to Bring Football Into Its Live Stories
Technology

The two entities will split ad revenue tied to the content.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
With $50 Fire Tablet, Amazon Doubles Down on Low-End HardwareWith $50 Fire Tablet, Amazon Doubles Down on Low-End Hardware
Technology

Phone? What phone?

By Ina Fried
Technology
Ad Blockers Shoot to the Top of iPhone App Store Chart After Debut DayAd Blockers Shoot to the Top of iPhone App Store Chart After Debut Day
Technology

New ad-blocking apps come in at No. 1 and No. 4.

By Mark Bergen
Technology
Facebook Gives Advertisers Option to Pay for Video Ads That People Can Actually SeeFacebook Gives Advertisers Option to Pay for Video Ads That People Can Actually See
Technology

Advertisers can now pay for video ads with 100 percent viewability.

By Kurt Wagner