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Money Archive

Archives for November 2014

Technology
Yet Another Big Funding Round for a Big Web Publisher -- This Time for Vox MediaYet Another Big Funding Round for a Big Web Publisher -- This Time for Vox Media
Technology

BuzzFeed raised $50 million this summer. Now it’s time for the people behind the Verge and Vox.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Knowledge-Thirsty Americans Search for Kardashian, BeyoncéKnowledge-Thirsty Americans Search for Kardashian, Beyoncé
Technology

Modern search engines are able to chronicle all of human learning -- the National Enquirer, OK and Us Weekly, all of it.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Devoted YouTube Filmmaker Recreates New Star Wars Trailer in Lego BricksDevoted YouTube Filmmaker Recreates New Star Wars Trailer in Lego Bricks
Technology

You’ve seen the trailer. Now see it in Legos, thanks to one dedicated fan.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Capital Gains: Samsung’s $2B Share Buyback, YikYak Gets Paid and MoreCapital Gains: Samsung’s $2B Share Buyback, YikYak Gets Paid and More
Technology

A roundup of funding and market news from this week.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Re/code on TV, ThankfullyRe/code on TV, Thankfully
Technology

Here are all the week’s radio and TV appearances by Re/code staff, organized in one spot for your Thanksgiving weekend viewing.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Once Again, iPhone Owners Outspend Android Users on Black FridayOnce Again, iPhone Owners Outspend Android Users on Black Friday
Technology

Apple is counting on its well-heeled demographics to make iOS more appealing to app developers, even as Android continues to gain market share.

By Ina Fried
Technology
A Keyboard Waffle Iron for the Holidays?A Keyboard Waffle Iron for the Holidays?
Technology

The project hopes to raise $50,000 by Christmas Eve to turn a waffle dream into reality.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Startup Tries to Make Best of Annoying a Scrum of Tech ReportersStartup Tries to Make Best of Annoying a Scrum of Tech Reporters
Technology

A start-up executive incurred the wrath of tech scribes worldwide after including them all on a pitch that became a days-long email thread.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Strong Black Friday Online Sales Give Hope for Big Holiday NumbersStrong Black Friday Online Sales Give Hope for Big Holiday Numbers
Technology

Is Black Friday the new Cyber Monday?

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Gates Foundation Solicits Vaccine Program Donations With “Doorbuster” PitchGates Foundation Solicits Vaccine Program Donations With “Doorbuster” Pitch
Technology

The Gates Foundation will match donations two for one for four hours next week as part of the Giving Tuesday charitable push.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Snapchat Rolls Out New Ad Format in Time for Black FridaySnapchat Rolls Out New Ad Format in Time for Black Friday
Technology

Snapchat adds sponsored content within user Stories.

By Kurt Wagner
Labor
Walmart’s Black Friday protests, explainedWalmart’s Black Friday protests, explained
Labor

Lots of the people protesting outside Walmarts nationwide today aren’t Walmart workers. Here’s what’s going on.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Technology
Uber News: Nevada Exodus, Medallions Devalued and Class Action Suits GaloreUber News: Nevada Exodus, Medallions Devalued and Class Action Suits Galore
Technology

Uber news doesn’t quit for Turkey Day.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Tech Deals on Black Friday: What to Buy and What to Re/sistTech Deals on Black Friday: What to Buy and What to Re/sist
Technology

Choose carefully among the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals.

By Lauren Goode
Technology
Here Are the Droids You’re Looking For: Watch the New “Star Wars” Trailer HereHere Are the Droids You’re Looking For: Watch the New “Star Wars” Trailer Here
Technology

Doesn’t work on Apple’s site. Does work on YouTube. Looks pretty good!

By Peter Kafka