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Money Archive

Archives for May 2014

Technology
Consumers Need More Info About How Their Data Is Shared, FTC SaysConsumers Need More Info About How Their Data Is Shared, FTC Says
Technology

The FTC suggests new legislation requiring data brokers tell consumers how their info is collected and allow opt-outs.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Why Intuit Paid a Big Premium for CheckWhy Intuit Paid a Big Premium for Check
Technology

Bill payments now, in-store payments later?

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Marketing to Millennials in a Data-Driven, Post-Campaign EraMarketing to Millennials in a Data-Driven, Post-Campaign Era
Technology

The challenge is to break through the overcrowded personal junk filters set by millennials with relevant, targeted, valuable and non-promotional interactions.

By Paige O'Neill
Technology
ESPN Floats a Netflix-Style Trial Balloon. But It’s Not Giving Up the Bundle.ESPN Floats a Netflix-Style Trial Balloon. But It’s Not Giving Up the Bundle.
Technology

ESPN might sell you soccer on the Web without making you pay for ESPN.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Twitter Seals a Major Ad DealTwitter Seals a Major Ad Deal
Technology
By Mike Isaac
Technology
Psy’s “Gangnam Style” Poised to Hit 2 Billion ViewsPsy’s “Gangnam Style” Poised to Hit 2 Billion Views
Technology

Reaching 1 billion views is so 2012.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Here’s Why I Think Apple Might Be Buying Beats, and Some Other Things I Think They Should DoHere’s Why I Think Apple Might Be Buying Beats, and Some Other Things I Think They Should Do
Technology

Some thoughts from a Business Insider interview.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
Two New, Striking iPad Ads From Apple (Video)Two New, Striking iPad Ads From Apple (Video)
Technology

Like many Apple ads, these two are interested in promoting the notion that Work Can Be Done On An iPad.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
YouTube Removes Video Connected to UCSB ShootingYouTube Removes Video Connected to UCSB Shooting
Technology

In the wake of Friday’s shooting, YouTube issued a statement expressing condolences to the victims’ families.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Movie Pirates Can Be Converted, Study FindsMovie Pirates Can Be Converted, Study Finds
Technology

94 percent of people who watch illegal downloads would be perfectly happy to pay if you noodged them.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Yes, Google Punished eBay for Bad SEO Practices, but It Wasn’t Part of “Panda” UpdateYes, Google Punished eBay for Bad SEO Practices, but It Wasn’t Part of “Panda” Update
Technology

The action targeted specific pages on the site.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Khosla’s Keith Rabois Aiming to Launch His Magic Home-Selling Site in JuneKhosla’s Keith Rabois Aiming to Launch His Magic Home-Selling Site in June
Technology

Call it big-data house-flipping.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Facebook, Instagram Catching Up to Twitter in the Celebrity Arms RaceFacebook, Instagram Catching Up to Twitter in the Celebrity Arms Race
Technology

Because famous people are just like us: They like pictures and videos, too.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Is iTunes Match Worth It?Is iTunes Match Worth It?
Technology

In this week’s Ask Walt column, Walt Mossberg answers readers’ questions on iTunes Match, the Microsoft Surface and the latest Motorola smartphone.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
The Tech Revolution Is Coming to a Restaurant Near YouThe Tech Revolution Is Coming to a Restaurant Near You
Technology

This post will make you hungry. There are apps for that.

By Ron Shaich