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Money Archive

Archives for December 2014

Technology
MSNBC’s “Code Forward” on Hackers and Drones With a Side of Re/codeMSNBC’s “Code Forward” on Hackers and Drones With a Side of Re/code
Technology
U.S. Links North Korea to Sony Hack AttackU.S. Links North Korea to Sony Hack Attack
Technology

Confirming a connection first reported by Re/code on Nov. 28.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
eBay’s Head of North America Business ExitseBay’s Head of North America Business Exits
Technology

Christopher Payne, who had led key business for eBay, will leave by year end.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Sony Cancels Release of “The Interview” After Terrorist Threats (Update)Sony Cancels Release of “The Interview” After Terrorist Threats (Update)
Technology

Canceling screenings of $44 million film “The Interview” is sure to hurt Sony’s bottom line.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Labor
Map: The stark gender divide in low-wage work in AmericaMap: The stark gender divide in low-wage work in America
Labor

Use our interactive tool to see how women’s low-wage work compares to men’s.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Technology
Failure SucksFailure Sucks
Technology

In Silicon Valley, there’s a lot of talk about failure -- there’s almost a celebration of failure.

By Mikkel Svane
Technology
Zendesk Co-Founder Mikkel Svane Writes a MemoirZendesk Co-Founder Mikkel Svane Writes a Memoir
Technology

“Apparently, unless you are Steve Jobs, CEOs are not supposed to allude to recreational drug use.”

By Nellie Bowles
Russia
The worse Russia’s economy gets, the more dangerous Putin becomesThe worse Russia’s economy gets, the more dangerous Putin becomes
Russia

The Russian leader is cornered.

By Max Fisher
Technology
Former Hulu CEO Jason Kilar Pulls Back the Curtain on Vessel, His YouTube RivalFormer Hulu CEO Jason Kilar Pulls Back the Curtain on Vessel, His YouTube Rival
Technology

It will cost you $3 a month to see YouTube stars’ videos before they show up on YouTube.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Amazon Workers in Germany Extend StrikeAmazon Workers in Germany Extend Strike
Technology

Germany is Amazon’s second-biggest market behind the United States.

By Reuters
Technology
Rival Studios Urge Theaters to Drop Sony’s “The Interview” Over Terror ThreatRival Studios Urge Theaters to Drop Sony’s “The Interview” Over Terror Threat
Technology

Carmike Cinemas has already dropped the film. Who’s next?

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Thrillist Hires New Commerce Chief as JackThreads Founder DepartsThrillist Hires New Commerce Chief as JackThreads Founder Departs
Technology

Mark Walker has held executive roles at Rue La La, Dockers and Gap.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Raine Group Adds Online Video Pioneer Mika Salmi as AdviserRaine Group Adds Online Video Pioneer Mika Salmi as Adviser
Technology

Remember AtomFilms? Yeah, that guy.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Smiletime Tries Reinventing Web Video, Using Some Familiar IdeasSmiletime Tries Reinventing Web Video, Using Some Familiar Ideas
Technology

The Web lets you do a lot more than just watch video.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Next for Yext? Digital Presence Service Buys Dutch Startup InnerBalloons.Next for Yext? Digital Presence Service Buys Dutch Startup InnerBalloons.
Technology

This first international acquisition will serve as the hub of the digital presence management service’s European expansion.

By Kara Swisher