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Money Archive

Archives for November 2014

Technology
BuzzFeed Editor Ben Smith Says His Uber Scoop Didn’t Need a DisclosureBuzzFeed Editor Ben Smith Says His Uber Scoop Didn’t Need a Disclosure
Technology

It’s a weird second-day story, but BuzzFeed finds itself defending the merits of a giant scoop.

By Peter Kafka
”There’s no room for complacency” in the fight against Ebola
Health

An interview with Joanne Liu, president of Doctors Without Borders

By Julia Belluz
Technology
Virtual Reality Filmmakers Say Questions Outnumber Answers -- And That’s OkayVirtual Reality Filmmakers Say Questions Outnumber Answers -- And That’s Okay
Technology

The hopes for VR movies are huge, but there are a few technical kinks to work out first.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Dan Lyons Used to be Fake Steve Jobs. Now He’s the Chief Valleywag.Dan Lyons Used to be Fake Steve Jobs. Now He’s the Chief Valleywag.
Technology

Heads up, Silicon Valley. “I really missed being a journalist.”

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Alibaba to Launch International Version of Taobao MarketplaceAlibaba to Launch International Version of Taobao Marketplace
Technology

Jack Ma is setting up an international version of the e-commerce marketplace Taobao.

By Reuters
Technology
Sony Abandons Steve Jobs Pic, Shops Film to Other StudiosSony Abandons Steve Jobs Pic, Shops Film to Other Studios
Technology
By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Seth Meyers Dubs Travis Kalanick “The Boober Guy”Seth Meyers Dubs Travis Kalanick “The Boober Guy”
Technology

And that will be his moniker from now on. Thank you, “Late Night” and Uber!

By Amy Keyishian
Technology
Square’s Checkout App Goes Global With 130 CurrenciesSquare’s Checkout App Goes Global With 130 Currencies
Technology
By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Netflix Summons Entertainment Moguls to an Internet TV SummitNetflix Summons Entertainment Moguls to an Internet TV Summit
Technology

It’s at a Utah resort next month. You’re not invited.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Airbnb Adds Liability Coverage for HostsAirbnb Adds Liability Coverage for Hosts
Technology

Airbnb said on Thursday it would add liability insurance that covers hosts if guests are injured.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Web Video Channel Guide PlutoTV Raises $13 MillionWeb Video Channel Guide PlutoTV Raises $13 Million
Technology

It’s a hard category to crack. But people keep trying.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Xbox One Adds HBO Go -- FinallyXbox One Adds HBO Go -- Finally
Technology
By Eric Johnson
Technology
Getaround Takes $24 Million More to Make Car Sharing InstantGetaround Takes $24 Million More to Make Car Sharing Instant
Technology
Jaunt Brings Paul McCartney Concert Into Virtual RealityJaunt Brings Paul McCartney Concert Into Virtual Reality
Technology

“In this ever-changin’ world in which we’re living...” You said it, Paul.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Netflix Still Dominates Streaming, but Amazon Is Picking Up SteamNetflix Still Dominates Streaming, but Amazon Is Picking Up Steam
Technology

Netflix and YouTube still account for a third of the Internet during prime time. But Amazon is making a move.

By Peter Kafka