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Money Archive

Archives for December 2014

Technology
Sony Hack Attack: Here Come the LawsuitsSony Hack Attack: Here Come the Lawsuits
Technology

“Sony made a business decision to accept the risk of losses associated with being hacked.”

By Arik Hesseldahl and Dawn Chmielewski
Business & Finance
Bitcoin has become too powerful for regulators to shut it downBitcoin has become too powerful for regulators to shut it down
Business & Finance

If the feds wanted to shut down the Bitcoin network, they should have done so in 2013.

By Timothy B. Lee
Culture
The Giver, Obvious Child, and abortion in AmericaThe Giver, Obvious Child, and abortion in America
Culture

Two summer movies explored abortion — and moviegoers were quick to stake political flags on them.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Technology
Watch Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Get Grilled in Rare Public Interview (Video)Watch Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Get Grilled in Rare Public Interview (Video)
Technology

Fire phone’s failure, Amazon succession plans and more ...

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Apple Halts Online Sales in Russia Over Ruble FluctuationsApple Halts Online Sales in Russia Over Ruble Fluctuations
Business & Finance
6 impossible tightropes we ask working women to walk6 impossible tightropes we ask working women to walk
Business & Finance

Women should negotiate, but maybe they shouldn’t. And also they should advocate for each other. But actually, maybe that’s a bad thing.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Technology
Where Is Jeff Weiner Taking LinkedIn?Where Is Jeff Weiner Taking LinkedIn?
Technology

Weiner is now running product on top of CEO duties, and he has got a number of irons in the fire.

By Kurt Wagner
Life
11 charts that show that life’s not fair for Millennials11 charts that show that life’s not fair for Millennials
Life

Low pay, high student debt, and a slow start to their careers. And that’s just the start of it.

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Technology
Apple Wins in Digital Music Antitrust SuitApple Wins in Digital Music Antitrust Suit
Technology

Jury says there was nothing improper about restricting iPods to music purchased on iTunes.

By Dan Levine
Business & Finance
The history of global wealth in 9 chartsThe history of global wealth in 9 charts
Business & Finance

These nine charts from Thomas Piketty’s new book depict the history of wealth accumulation over the long term.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Sony Hackers Threaten Violence Over “The Interview” (Update)Sony Hackers Threaten Violence Over “The Interview” (Update)
Technology

The most serious threat from the attackers yet.

By Arik Hesseldahl and Dawn Chmielewski
Business & Finance
Bitcoin is down 60 percent this year. Here’s why I’m still optimistic.Bitcoin is down 60 percent this year. Here’s why I’m still optimistic.
Business & Finance

Bitcoins have lost more than 60 percent of their value this year. But their long-term outlook is still bright.

By Timothy B. Lee
Cybersecurity
Why we shouldn’t be surprised hackers could get into Sony’s networkWhy we shouldn’t be surprised hackers could get into Sony’s network
Cybersecurity

A security expert argues that most corporate networks are vulnerable to hacking.

By Timothy B. Lee
Technology
Tencent, Sony Strike China Music Distribution DealTencent, Sony Strike China Music Distribution Deal
Technology

Shenzhen-based Tencent will also promote Sony Music’s performers on its online platforms.

By Paul Carsten
Technology
Maker Studios Investor Upfront Ventures Raises $280 Million FundMaker Studios Investor Upfront Ventures Raises $280 Million Fund