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Money Archive

Archives for December 2014

Technology
Meet the Man Who Decides How Facebook Rules the Web, Live at Code/MediaMeet the Man Who Decides How Facebook Rules the Web, Live at Code/Media
Technology

Facebook and its 1.3 billion users have enormous influence in the media landscape. Product officer Chris Cox is the guy deciding how they should wield that power. We’ll talk to him live.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Sony Hasn’t Decided Where to Stream “The Interview” -- Meaning Not on Crackle (For Now)Sony Hasn’t Decided Where to Stream “The Interview” -- Meaning Not on Crackle (For Now)
Technology

The studio is still mulling options for distributing the film, and has not settled on Crackle.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Re/code on TV: The Sony Saga Continues and Decoding the Uber WayRe/code on TV: The Sony Saga Continues and Decoding the Uber Way
Technology

We’re prettier than our written words let on.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Dr. Evil Invades SNL to Blast North Korea and Sony (Video)Dr. Evil Invades SNL to Blast North Korea and Sony (Video)
Technology

North Korea falls short of real evil, according to Dr. Evil.

By Jason Del Rey
Science
Scientist who claimed stem-cell breakthrough resigns after misconduct scandalScientist who claimed stem-cell breakthrough resigns after misconduct scandal
Science

This might be one of the better things that has ever come out of a comments section on the internet.

By Susannah Locke
Technology
Amazon and Netflix Run Full-Page NYT Ads to Push Their Big-Money Web TV ShowsAmazon and Netflix Run Full-Page NYT Ads to Push Their Big-Money Web TV Shows
Technology

The ad placements come as TV lovers head home for the holidays and get ready to binge-watch to their hearts content.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Indian E-Commerce Is on Fire. What Will Amazon and Alibaba Do About It?Indian E-Commerce Is on Fire. What Will Amazon and Alibaba Do About It?
Technology

Do the two global powers build, buy or partner?

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
FCC Launches Effort to Help Online Video Providers Compete With Cable GuysFCC Launches Effort to Help Online Video Providers Compete With Cable Guys
Technology

The plan could make it easier for online video companies to start offering less-expensive cable-like service.

By Amy Schatz
Business & Finance
Obama says Sony made a mistake to pull The InterviewObama says Sony made a mistake to pull The Interview
Business & Finance

“That’s not who we are,” Obama said in a Friday press conference.

By Timothy B. Lee
Cybersecurity
Hackers warn Sony not to “make additional trouble”Hackers warn Sony not to “make additional trouble”
Cybersecurity

The hackers who forced Sony Pictures to shelve The Interview have reportedly sent the studio another email promising to end the leaks unless Sony releases the movie in the future.

By Timothy B. Lee
Cybersecurity
It’s official: FBI blames North Korea for Sony attackIt’s official: FBI blames North Korea for Sony attack
Cybersecurity

The Obama administration pointed the finger at North Korea for hacking into Sony Pictures and making terrorist threats against the movie The Interview.

By Timothy B. Lee
Technology
President Obama Slams Sony for Canceling “The Interview”; Sony Blames Theater Owners (Updated)President Obama Slams Sony for Canceling “The Interview”; Sony Blames Theater Owners (Updated)
Technology

Sony “made a mistake” in canceling screenings of “The Interview,” the president says.

By Dawn Chmielewski and Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
FBI Says North Korea Responsible for Sony Hack (Updated)FBI Says North Korea Responsible for Sony Hack (Updated)
Technology

There were similarities to previous attacks attributed to North Korea.

By Dawn Chmielewski and Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Sony Pictures Hackers Demand “The Interview” Never Be ReleasedSony Pictures Hackers Demand “The Interview” Never Be Released
Technology

Even promotional trailers should be removed, the demands say.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Google Is Shocked -- Shocked! -- by Hollywood Studios’ LobbyingGoogle Is Shocked -- Shocked! -- by Hollywood Studios’ Lobbying
Technology

Google takes a jab at the MPAA over a lobbying scheme unveiled, thanks to the Sony hack.

By Amy Schatz