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Money Archive

Archives for June 2014

Technology
Internet of Pings: The Full Code Conference Video of Nest’s Tony FadellInternet of Pings: The Full Code Conference Video of Nest’s Tony Fadell
Technology

The Internet of Things is going to be communicating a wide range of information about every one of us.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Amazon’s Stock Fizzles After Fire Phone PopAmazon’s Stock Fizzles After Fire Phone Pop
Technology

Amazon’s stock is trading down four percent since its post-phone release peak.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Code/red: Yo DramaCode/red: Yo Drama
Technology

Oh, is Apple planning to launch some new product in October? I hadn’t heard.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
As Weather Channel Blows Yahoo Off Apple’s Upcoming iOS 8, App Storms Ahead for MayerAs Weather Channel Blows Yahoo Off Apple’s Upcoming iOS 8, App Storms Ahead for Mayer
Technology

This tornado could have implications for the Silicon Valley Internet giant’s mobile push.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
FameBit Puts YouTubers to Work for Advertisers, One Plug at a TimeFameBit Puts YouTubers to Work for Advertisers, One Plug at a Time
Technology

The startup raises $1.5 million from Science and other backers to help video-makers produce low-cost plugs.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Burnt Out at Work? You’re Doing It Wrong.Burnt Out at Work? You’re Doing It Wrong.
Technology

In an always-on work culture, it’s time to stop raging against our tiny machines and embrace our technological overlords.

By Philip Damiano
Technology
Bain Officially Gets Biz Dev, While Media Unit Moves to Stricker at Twitter (Plus TV Memo!)Bain Officially Gets Biz Dev, While Media Unit Moves to Stricker at Twitter (Plus TV Memo!)
Technology

Musical chairs at the social communications company. Again!

By Kara Swisher
Technology
“Not Dead”: The Full Code Conference Video of Blackberry’s John Chen“Not Dead”: The Full Code Conference Video of Blackberry’s John Chen
Technology

Indeed -- the beleaguered smartphone maker eked out a small profit today.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Code/red: HTC Shareholders Lose Shirts, Demand Free PhonesCode/red: HTC Shareholders Lose Shirts, Demand Free Phones
Technology

Plus, Marc Andreessen’s deep thoughts on Yo and an observation or two about Amazon’s Fire phone.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
More Money for Mitu: The YouTube Network for Latinos Raises $10 MillionMore Money for Mitu: The YouTube Network for Latinos Raises $10 Million
Technology

Upfront Ventures, which made a lot of money from Maker Studios, is hoping for a repeat.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
With Help From Chelsea Handler, Netflix Goes From Old Movies to New TV Shows. What’s Next?With Help From Chelsea Handler, Netflix Goes From Old Movies to New TV Shows. What’s Next?
Technology

Movies? Probably. Sports? Not yet.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Fresh Skype Modernizes, Speeds Up iPhone AppFresh Skype Modernizes, Speeds Up iPhone App
Technology

Skype gets speedier and syncs better in a new iPhone app -- plus a few user tips you didn’t know.

By Katherine Boehret
Technology
Greycroft Raises $200 Million Growth FundGreycroft Raises $200 Million Growth Fund
Technology
By Peter Kafka
Technology
Amazon’s Smartphone Ambitions Go Beyond Making Shopping EasierAmazon’s Smartphone Ambitions Go Beyond Making Shopping Easier
Technology

Amazon is aiming to change up the smartphone market itself, with a new type of hands-free interface and other features.

By Walt Mossberg
Technology
Rhapsody Launches Another New Music Service, With T-Mobile’s HelpRhapsody Launches Another New Music Service, With T-Mobile’s Help
Technology

“Rhapsody unRadio” offers more features than Pandora, but less than Spotify. It’s priced in between the two.

By Peter Kafka