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Money Archive

Archives for October 2014

Technology
Vimeo Says It’s Going to Sell Video Subscriptions, TooVimeo Says It’s Going to Sell Video Subscriptions, Too
Technology

Netflix does it. HBO says it’s going to do it. YouTube says it might. Now comes Barry Diller’s video site.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Why You Can’t Use Apple Pay at CVS, Walmart and Other Retail StoresWhy You Can’t Use Apple Pay at CVS, Walmart and Other Retail Stores
Technology

Hint: It’s not all about Apple.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Wealthfront Valued at $700 Million After $64 Million InvestmentWealthfront Valued at $700 Million After $64 Million Investment
Technology
Here’s What You Missed at Day One of Code/MobileHere’s What You Missed at Day One of Code/Mobile
Technology

Kim Kardashian West, Lohn Legere, Ray Ozzie and more.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Susan Wojcicki Wants to Sell You YouTube Video Subscriptions (Video)Susan Wojcicki Wants to Sell You YouTube Video Subscriptions (Video)
Technology

Wojcicki, who has been running YouTube for just over half a year, sees an ad-free option in YouTube’s future -- but for a fee.

By Lauren Goode
Technology
Apple Pay Registered One Million Credit Cards in First 72 HoursApple Pay Registered One Million Credit Cards in First 72 Hours
Technology

Apple Pay users uploaded one million credit cards in the first three days of the service.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Kim Kardashian West Is All About Social and Mobile (Video)Kim Kardashian West Is All About Social and Mobile (Video)
Technology

Social media is more important to Kim Kardashian West than TV.

By Nellie Bowles
Technology
Marissa Mayer Trying to Poach Top Amazon Sales Exec to Help Turn Around the Turnaround at YahooMarissa Mayer Trying to Poach Top Amazon Sales Exec to Help Turn Around the Turnaround at Yahoo
Technology

Amazon’s Lisa Utzschneider is one of the CEO’s top choices, but for what job?

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Alibaba’s Jack Ma “Very Interested” in Possible Apple PartnershipAlibaba’s Jack Ma “Very Interested” in Possible Apple Partnership
Technology

Jack Ma and Tim Cook expressed public interest in a partnership Monday night between Alipay and Apple Pay.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Kim Kardashian West on Social Media, Mobile Games and Her Polarizing FameKim Kardashian West on Social Media, Mobile Games and Her Polarizing Fame
Technology

Could Kim Kardashian West save BlackBerry? The “gold medalist of oversharing” explains the success of her mobile game at Code/Mobile.

By Lauren Goode
Technology
Five Social Media Tips From Kim Kardashian WestFive Social Media Tips From Kim Kardashian West
Technology

“Use Twitter as your Google.”

By Nellie Bowles
Technology
Michelle Phan: From YouTube Star to $84 Million Startup FounderMichelle Phan: From YouTube Star to $84 Million Startup Founder
Technology

Do not underestimate the YouTube makeup-tutorial starlet.

By Nellie Bowles
Technology
Another Flash Sales Site Exits With a WhimperAnother Flash Sales Site Exits With a Whimper
Technology
By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Twitter Has 284 Million Users and Hits Its Q3 Numbers. Wall Street Wants More.Twitter Has 284 Million Users and Hits Its Q3 Numbers. Wall Street Wants More.
Technology

Looks like Dick Costolo delivered.

By Peter Kafka and Kurt Wagner
Culture
With 1989, Taylor Swift succeeds where Garth Brooks failed 14 years agoWith 1989, Taylor Swift succeeds where Garth Brooks failed 14 years ago
Culture

A few days before Taylor Swift was born on December 13, 1989, another country star snagged his first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Country chart.

By Kelsey McKinney