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Money Archive

Archives for December 2014

Technology
How Is Sony Going to Get “The Interview” Online? We Have Some Ideas.How Is Sony Going to Get “The Interview” Online? We Have Some Ideas.
Technology

Asks the pros or DIY? Maybe both.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
South Korea Charges Uber CEO With Breaking Transport LawSouth Korea Charges Uber CEO With Breaking Transport Law
Technology

Another country, another legal headache.

By Reuters
Business & Finance
Bitcoin has been one of the world’s worst currencies in 2014Bitcoin has been one of the world’s worst currencies in 2014
Business & Finance

So far in 2014, Bitcoin has lost more value than the Russian ruble.

By Timothy B. Lee
Technology
Did North Korea really hack Sony?Did North Korea really hack Sony?
Technology

The FBI’s evidence for a North Korean connection is weak, but the US government might be holding back its strongest material.

By Timothy B. Lee
Technology
Mic.com, the Most Earnest Millennials in the RoomMic.com, the Most Earnest Millennials in the Room
Technology

“How would you explain the Russian financial crisis to your college roommate?”

By Nellie Bowles
Business & Finance
The Dow topped 18,000 today. Learn why that matters.The Dow topped 18,000 today. Learn why that matters.
Business & Finance

Everything you need to know about the very basics of the US stock market

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Technology
Sony’s “The Interview” Is Coming to a Few Theaters, After AllSony’s “The Interview” Is Coming to a Few Theaters, After All
Technology

Two theaters say they’ll show the movie North Korea hates, starting on Christmas Day.

By Peter Kafka
Business & Finance
US economy grew at a scorching 5 percent annual rate last quarterUS economy grew at a scorching 5 percent annual rate last quarter
Business & Finance

Amazing news from the economic front.

By Matthew Yglesias
Climate
Low oil prices are good for 42 states — and bad for the other eightLow oil prices are good for 42 states — and bad for the other eight
Climate

A simple map that breaks things down.

By Brad Plumer
Technology
Sony Threatens Twitter Over Tweets Containing Stolen EmailsSony Threatens Twitter Over Tweets Containing Stolen Emails
Technology

Sony Pictures: Stop tweeting!

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
FCC Delays Comcast-Time Warner Cable Review Again as New Documents FoundFCC Delays Comcast-Time Warner Cable Review Again as New Documents Found
Technology

Regulators aren’t happy and say the review will be delayed so newly uncovered documents can be considered.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
The real reason iPhones now cost $1,000 in RussiaThe real reason iPhones now cost $1,000 in Russia
Technology

It doesn’t have much to do with oil or Ukraine.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
North Korea’s Internet Connections Disrupted, May Be Under AttackNorth Korea’s Internet Connections Disrupted, May Be Under Attack
Technology

A “usually stable” network has been “under duress” since Sunday.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Climate
Putin’s efforts to stave off economic collapse will probably make your beer more expensivePutin’s efforts to stave off economic collapse will probably make your beer more expensive
Climate

It’s all about the barley.

By Matthew Yglesias
Culture
Why did the Sony hackers spend so much time leaking celebrity gossip?Why did the Sony hackers spend so much time leaking celebrity gossip?
Culture

The hackers either perfectly understood how American media works or badly misunderstood it.

By Emily St. James