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Money Archive

Archives for April 2014

Technology
Exclusive: Microsoft Will Start Selling Xbox One in China in SeptemberExclusive: Microsoft Will Start Selling Xbox One in China in September
Technology

The ban on video game consoles in China will be lifted.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Twitter and TV Working Just Fine, Says TwitterTwitter and TV Working Just Fine, Says Twitter
Technology

The Emperor totally has clothes, says Dick Costolo.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
One Kings Lane Officially Names Dinesh Lathi CEOOne Kings Lane Officially Names Dinesh Lathi CEO
Technology

It’s an important appointment for the company, since it just raised just over $112 million at a nearly $1 billion valuation.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
House of Reed: Netflix CEO Hastings to Speak at Code ConferenceHouse of Reed: Netflix CEO Hastings to Speak at Code Conference
Technology

The leader of the premium online video service is not shy -- which is why we are thrilled to have him onstage.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Google Shoots Down Report of AdSense Abuse as “Complete Fiction”Google Shoots Down Report of AdSense Abuse as “Complete Fiction”
Technology

An anonymous post describes an elaborate scheme to flag, audit and ban sites that were earning substantial amounts from AdSense.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
eBay Q1 Beats Street, but Guidance UnderwhelmseBay Q1 Beats Street, but Guidance Underwhelms
Technology

Q2 earnings forecast comes in below expectations.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Twitter Says It’s Going to Make More Money Than It Thought This Year. Wall Street Yawns.Twitter Says It’s Going to Make More Money Than It Thought This Year. Wall Street Yawns.
Technology

Dick Costolo bumps up his revenue and earnings projections for 2014. Doesn’t matter.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Twitter Adds More Users, but Wall Street Wants MoreTwitter Adds More Users, but Wall Street Wants More
Technology

The numbers are in -- and it’s not enough for the Street.

By Mike Isaac
Technology
The New York Times Gets Into the Viral Video BusinessThe New York Times Gets Into the Viral Video Business
Technology

And it gets off to a good start.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
RadiumOne’s New CEO’s Memo on Chahal Firing: “We Cannot Know for Certain What Gurbaksh Will Do”RadiumOne’s New CEO’s Memo on Chahal Firing: “We Cannot Know for Certain What Gurbaksh Will Do”
Technology

This is a corker of an internal communication -- it actually answers real questions about a difficult issue.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Here’s the Spotify and Sprint Linkup We Told You AboutHere’s the Spotify and Sprint Linkup We Told You About
Technology

Sprint gives Spotify a push; Spotify gives Sprint subscribers a discount.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Major League Gaming Still Really Wants to Be a “Real” SportMajor League Gaming Still Really Wants to Be a “Real” Sport
Technology

The professional gaming company’s next acts: An X Games appearance and a year-round presence in China.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Stung Bitcoin Investors Plan Mt.Gox ResurrectionStung Bitcoin Investors Plan Mt.Gox Resurrection
Technology
Adam Sandler’s Next Movie Is Based on a Two-Minute YouTube VideoAdam Sandler’s Next Movie Is Based on a Two-Minute YouTube Video
Technology

He will find a way to make it half as entertaining.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Samsung Pulls Ads From Clipper Games Amid Racist Comments Attributed to OwnerSamsung Pulls Ads From Clipper Games Amid Racist Comments Attributed to Owner
Technology

Just the latest fallout.

By Ina Fried