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Money Archive

Archives for October 2014

Technology
Nielsen Says It Screwed Up -- But Its Fix Won’t Help TV’s Real Ratings ProblemsNielsen Says It Screwed Up -- But Its Fix Won’t Help TV’s Real Ratings Problems
Technology

Some TV ratings have been wrong since March. But TV’s real problem is much bigger than that.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Pressure From Old-School Retailers Could Be Pushing Amazon to Open a StorePressure From Old-School Retailers Could Be Pushing Amazon to Open a Store
Technology

Quick delivery options from Target, Walmart and even Macy’s could be behind the online giant’s possible move into physical retail space.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
SeatGeek Discussed a Sale to Live Nation Before Grabbing $35 Million InvestmentSeatGeek Discussed a Sale to Live Nation Before Grabbing $35 Million Investment
Technology

Talks broke down over price.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Women Pay Gaffe: “I Answered That Question Completely Wrong.”Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Women Pay Gaffe: “I Answered That Question Completely Wrong.”
Technology
Open Mouth, Insert Foot: Microsoft CEO Tells Women Techies to Trust “Karma” on Pay InequityOpen Mouth, Insert Foot: Microsoft CEO Tells Women Techies to Trust “Karma” on Pay Inequity
Labor
One anecdote that brilliantly explains Germany’s austerity problemOne anecdote that brilliantly explains Germany’s austerity problem
Labor

The country can borrow at ultra-low rates, but instead of investing in its future it’s letting vital infrastructure crumble.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
“FailArmy” Video Startup Jukin Media Raises $1 Million“FailArmy” Video Startup Jukin Media Raises $1 Million
Technology
What Is Gamergate, and Why Is Intel So Afraid of It?What Is Gamergate, and Why Is Intel So Afraid of It?
Technology

Gamergate is right about one thing. And wrong about many, many others.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Alibaba Invests $50 Million in TV Remote App PeelAlibaba Invests $50 Million in TV Remote App Peel
Technology

It happened last spring, but Peel kept mum until after Alibaba’s IPO.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Evan Spiegel and Mike Bloomberg on Sexting and Dealing With the HatersEvan Spiegel and Mike Bloomberg on Sexting and Dealing With the Haters
Technology

“First -- Mike, have you ever sexted on Snapchat?” Couric inquired.

By Nellie Bowles
Technology
Twitter News Head Vivian Schiller Out in Media Unit ConsolidationTwitter News Head Vivian Schiller Out in Media Unit Consolidation
Technology

Now, Adam Sharp gets both government and news.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Eric Schmidt, Rand Paul, John Doerr and Bob Woodward ... Agreeing on ThingsEric Schmidt, Rand Paul, John Doerr and Bob Woodward ... Agreeing on Things
Technology

“What I would like to see is more entrepreneurs. More entrepreneurs everywhere. I’m just in awe of entrepreneurs.”

By Nellie Bowles
Technology
IAC May Buy Korean Video Site DramaFeverIAC May Buy Korean Video Site DramaFever
Technology

It’s one of several video sites that have gone on the market this year.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Supreme Court Appears Split on Crucial Amazon Warehouse CaseSupreme Court Appears Split on Crucial Amazon Warehouse Case
Technology
Jimmy Buffett Asks Spotify’s Daniel Ek for a RaiseJimmy Buffett Asks Spotify’s Daniel Ek for a Raise
Technology

The answer was no.

By Liz Gannes