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Money Archive

Archives for December 2014

Technology
Samsung in Talks to Launch Apple Pay CompetitorSamsung in Talks to Launch Apple Pay Competitor
Technology

The potential deal would involve Samsung licensing technology from a payments startup called LoopPay.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Comcast Will Finally Let Roku Owners Stream HBO, ShowtimeComcast Will Finally Let Roku Owners Stream HBO, Showtime
Technology

Just in time for a (possible) IPO and a (proposed) Time Warner Cable deal.

By Peter Kafka
Media
Can digital cameras stop war criminals?Can digital cameras stop war criminals?
Media

Nuba Reports’ Ryan Boyette explains why citizen journalism is the key to ending Sudan’s brutal war on civilians.

By Amanda Taub
Technology
U.S. Faces Tough Questions in Apple E-Books Antitrust AppealU.S. Faces Tough Questions in Apple E-Books Antitrust Appeal
Technology

One judge asked why it was wrong for the publishers to get together to defeat a “monopolist” that was using “predatory pricing.”

By Nate Raymond
Technology
Uber’s Sydney fiasco: the problem with surge pricing is everyone hates itUber’s Sydney fiasco: the problem with surge pricing is everyone hates it
Technology

From the hostage crisis to Saturday night restaurant reservations, people like flat prices.

By Matthew Yglesias
The case for open borders
Climate

We wouldn’t stand for a system that barred people from work based on race, gender, or sexual orientation. George Mason’s Bryan Caplan asks why discrimination based on place of birth is any different.

By Dylan Matthews
Technology
Square Competitor ShopKeep Giving Away Free Equipment to Accept Apple PaySquare Competitor ShopKeep Giving Away Free Equipment to Accept Apple Pay
Technology

The giveaway underscores the fierce competition among new companies to get small businesses to upgrade their checkout systems.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Apple, E-Books and the Amazon JuggernautApple, E-Books and the Amazon Juggernaut
Technology

Today, as Apple faces its latest day in court, an antitrust expert ponders the company’s odds.

By Daniel Crane
Technology
Warner Music Says It Loves Streaming Music -- As Long as Listeners Are Paying for ItWarner Music Says It Loves Streaming Music -- As Long as Listeners Are Paying for It
Technology

Free is less interesting than it used to be.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Here’s Sony Lawyer’s Letter Telling Publishers to Stop Publishing LeaksHere’s Sony Lawyer’s Letter Telling Publishers to Stop Publishing Leaks
Technology

Sony Pictures clamps down on the reporting of the leaks.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Sony Hackers Offer to Withhold Stolen Data From Promised LeakSony Hackers Offer to Withhold Stolen Data From Promised Leak
Technology

The offer was included with the eighth release of stolen data, with promises of more to come.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Capital Gains: Uber Gets a Shot in the Arm, Box Gears Up for IPO and MoreCapital Gains: Uber Gets a Shot in the Arm, Box Gears Up for IPO and More
Technology

Oh, and Change.org raised $25 million, too.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Re/code on TV: Uber and Baidu, Amazon’s Diapers and More Sony HacksRe/code on TV: Uber and Baidu, Amazon’s Diapers and More Sony Hacks
Technology

Re/code staffers explain the week’s tech news on TV screens.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
Re/wind: What the Heck Is Happening in Boston, Sony Hack Goes From Bad to Worse, and MoreRe/wind: What the Heck Is Happening in Boston, Sony Hack Goes From Bad to Worse, and More
Technology

Also, Instagram now has more monthly active users than Twitter.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Sony Hack: Ripping the Veil Off Hollywood’s SecretsSony Hack: Ripping the Veil Off Hollywood’s Secrets
Technology

Nothing will be the same again.

By Dawn Chmielewski