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Money Archive

Archives for December 2014

Technology
False Advertising: When Lazy Headlines Undermine Great ResearchFalse Advertising: When Lazy Headlines Undermine Great Research
Technology

Let’s not confuse clicks with respect.

By Jason Kint
Technology
Sony Pictures Tries to Disrupt Downloads of Its Stolen FilesSony Pictures Tries to Disrupt Downloads of Its Stolen Files
Technology

Sony borrows a page from hackers to slow down users who try to download pilfered Sony files.

By Dawn Chmielewski and Arik Hesseldahl
Labor
This is what it feels like to be unemployed for yearsThis is what it feels like to be unemployed for years
Labor

The term among economists for losing your job market value when you’re unemployed is “skill erosion.” Here’s what that feels like.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Technology
Facebook Gives Publishers New Tools, Hopes They’ll Use Them to Give Facebook More StuffFacebook Gives Publishers New Tools, Hopes They’ll Use Them to Give Facebook More Stuff
Technology

Facebook wants your stuff on their site. This is one way to make that happen, and there are more ways to come.

By Peter Kafka
Business & Finance
Abercrombie, Delia’s, Aeropostale: all your old favorite stores are in big troubleAbercrombie, Delia’s, Aeropostale: all your old favorite stores are in big trouble
Business & Finance

Teen clothing stores are tanking, and there are a lot of reasons why.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Climate
SUVs are making a comeback, thanks to falling gas pricesSUVs are making a comeback, thanks to falling gas prices
Climate

Keep in mind: Cars can last 10 years, while gas prices may not stay low for that long.

By Brad Plumer
Technology
Gawker Media Shuffles Org Chart, Names Tommy Craggs Top EditorGawker Media Shuffles Org Chart, Names Tommy Craggs Top Editor
Technology

Blogging pioneer Nick Denton says his company needs a refresh.

By Peter Kafka
Culture
Hate-watching, explainedHate-watching, explained
Culture

Why do we watch TV shows when we know we’ll despise them?

By Brandon Ambrosino
Business & Finance
Map: Each state’s most distinctive jobMap: Each state’s most distinctive job
Business & Finance

It’s soil and plant scientists for Iowa and animal breeders for Wisconsin. What about your state?

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Fullscreen’s George Strompolos Says YouTube Viewers Will Pay Up -- For the Right StuffFullscreen’s George Strompolos Says YouTube Viewers Will Pay Up -- For the Right Stuff
Technology

Subscriptions to bundles of “premium” video that you can’t get anywhere else. That sounds familiar!

By Peter Kafka
Technology
eBay CEO Likely to Leave Board and Join PayPal’s When Companies SpliteBay CEO Likely to Leave Board and Join PayPal’s When Companies Split
Technology

EBay CFO Bob Swan will join eBay’s board after the split, a source said.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Cyber Attack Could Cost Sony Studio as Much as $100 MillionCyber Attack Could Cost Sony Studio as Much as $100 Million
Technology

But it typically takes at least six months after a breach to determine the full financial impact.

By Reuters
Technology
Kabam Employees, Investors Raise $40 Million in Secondary SaleKabam Employees, Investors Raise $40 Million in Secondary Sale
Technology
Sony Brass Worried Over Kim’s Fate in “The Interview” Film, Emails ShowSony Brass Worried Over Kim’s Fate in “The Interview” Film, Emails Show
Technology

Leaked emails detail the special effects nuances of Kim Jong-un’s fate.

By Arik Hesseldahl and Dawn Chmielewski
Business & Finance
Study: People feel better informed than 5 years agoStudy: People feel better informed than 5 years ago
Business & Finance

Americans have access to more information than ever before — and they aren’t overwhelmed.

By Lauren Katz