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Money Archive

Archives for December 2014

Technology
Sony Pictures Hackers Release Seventh Stolen Data DumpSony Pictures Hackers Release Seventh Stolen Data Dump
Technology

The hackers call it a “Christmas gift.”

By Dawn Chmielewski and Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Sony Pictures Knew of Gaps in Computer Network Before Hack AttackSony Pictures Knew of Gaps in Computer Network Before Hack Attack
Technology

The security audit found more than 100 devices at Sony Pictures were not being monitored by the corporate security team.

By Dawn Chmielewski and Arik Hesseldahl
Politics
Study: The 2007 minimum wage hike cost more than 1 million jobsStudy: The 2007 minimum wage hike cost more than 1 million jobs
Politics

It makes logical sense that a higher minimum wage would hurt job creation. So why are economists split on this question?

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Technology
Former Apple Executive Richard Kerris Heads to Mobile App Ad StartupFormer Apple Executive Richard Kerris Heads to Mobile App Ad Startup
Technology

He’ll be chief marketing officer for the app install ad company.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
How the Cash Register Evolved From Abacus to iPadHow the Cash Register Evolved From Abacus to iPad
Technology

Cha-ching!

By Vaughan Rowsell
Technology
7 internet policy ideas that everyone can agree on7 internet policy ideas that everyone can agree on
Technology

Policy wonks are locked in a bitter fight over net neutrality, but there are other areas where common-sense tech policy reforms have broad support.

By Eli Dourado and Danielle Kehl
20 maps that never happened
Technology

Maps of countries, infrastructure projects, and invasions that never were — but might have been.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
eBay Users Blast App RedesigneBay Users Blast App Redesign
Technology

They came, they saw, they freaked the hell out.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Apple’s Online Store Starts Accepting PayPalApple’s Online Store Starts Accepting PayPal
Technology
By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Chinese Social Network Momo Soars in Nasdaq DebutChinese Social Network Momo Soars in Nasdaq Debut
Technology

Momo stock jumped more than 26 percent in its first day of trading.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Twitter Users Love TV So Much They’ll Pay to WatchTwitter Users Love TV So Much They’ll Pay to Watch
Technology

A survey that’s music to TV’s ears: Twitter users are more likely to watch TV, and to pay for it.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Re/code Receives National Press Foundation’s Excellence in Online Journalism AwardRe/code Receives National Press Foundation’s Excellence in Online Journalism Award
Technology
Square Shuffles Executive Roles as Product Portfolio GrowsSquare Shuffles Executive Roles as Product Portfolio Grows
Technology

Engineering leaders Gokul Rajaram and Alyssa Henry take on new responsibilities.

By Jason Del Rey
North Dakota’s quest not to blow its oil wealth
Climate

The state has to decide how to balance short-term needs and long-term growth.

By Libby Nelson
Technology
Starcom Buys Its Own Fast-Twitch Content MachineStarcom Buys Its Own Fast-Twitch Content Machine
Technology

Relevant24, which makes content you’re supposed to share -- quickly.

By Peter Kafka