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Money Archive

Archives for January 2014

Technology
Viddy, the “Instagram for Video” That Wasn’t, Acquired by Web Video Startup FullscreenViddy, the “Instagram for Video” That Wasn’t, Acquired by Web Video Startup Fullscreen
Technology

Viddy was red-hot for a minute, but that was two years ago.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
“Dead Man Walking” Walks: COO Henrique De Castro Out at Yahoo“Dead Man Walking” Walks: COO Henrique De Castro Out at Yahoo
Technology

At least the former Google exec will get a big pile of Yahoo’s money -- for very questionable results.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Microsoft Confirms Media Exec Blair Westlake’s DepartureMicrosoft Confirms Media Exec Blair Westlake’s Departure
Technology
AOL Finds a Home -- Off Its Books -- For PatchAOL Finds a Home -- Off Its Books -- For Patch
Technology

Tim Armstrong couldn’t make local news profitable, so he’s handing his project over to investment group Hale Global.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Square Admits It Has Permanently Slashed Its iPad Stand’s Price to $99Square Admits It Has Permanently Slashed Its iPad Stand’s Price to $99
Technology

The drop in price from $299 for the company’s iPad stand indicates sales haven’t lived up to Square’s expectations.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
What’s Net Neutrality? What Happened to Net Neutrality Yesterday? What Happens Next? A Q&A for the Rest of Us.What’s Net Neutrality? What Happened to Net Neutrality Yesterday? What Happens Next? A Q&A for the Rest of Us.
Technology

This stuff sounds complicated. Law professor Susan Crawford helps us out.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
In a First, Amazon Warehouse Workers to Vote Today on Labor Union RepresentationIn a First, Amazon Warehouse Workers to Vote Today on Labor Union Representation
Technology

The group will be voting on whether they want to join the IAMAW.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
HBO’s “Looking” Refracts Our Modern Social Media(ted) LifeHBO’s “Looking” Refracts Our Modern Social Media(ted) Life
Technology

“Instagram filters have ruined everything, and I can’t tell if this guy is hot or not.”

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Ben Horowitz Book, “The Hard Thing About Hard Things,” Debuts in MarchBen Horowitz Book, “The Hard Thing About Hard Things,” Debuts in March
Technology
The Tipping Point (E-Commerce Version)The Tipping Point (E-Commerce Version)
Technology

UPS and FedEx had better start building out their fleets, big time.

By Jeff Jordan
Technology
Digital Dealmaker Zander Lurie Leaves GuggenheimDigital Dealmaker Zander Lurie Leaves Guggenheim
Technology

Ross Levinsohn’s No. 2 stayed less than a year.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Facebook Could Launch Its Flipboard-Like News Reader This MonthFacebook Could Launch Its Flipboard-Like News Reader This Month
Technology

The team behind the News Feed may finally ship its redesigned product.

By Mike Isaac
Technology
As It Preps for Spinoff, Time Inc. Hires CTO from AmazonAs It Preps for Spinoff, Time Inc. Hires CTO from Amazon
Technology

Colin Bodell joins a revamped team in a newly created position.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Russian Tech Giants Strike Social Data DealsRussian Tech Giants Strike Social Data Deals
Technology

The Facebook and Google of Russia are teaming up with American companies.

By Mike Isaac
Technology
Appeals Court Strikes Down FCC’s Net Neutrality RulesAppeals Court Strikes Down FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
Technology

A significant ruling that could change how the Internet works fundamentally.

By Arik Hesseldahl