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Money Archive

Archives for July 2014

Technology
Why Startups Might Eat the Food World’s LunchWhy Startups Might Eat the Food World’s Lunch
Technology

Crocery stores and restaurant chains are an area of huge opportunity for new challengers.

By Adam Foroughi
Technology
Apple to Buy Radio App Swell for $30 MillionApple to Buy Radio App Swell for $30 Million
Technology

As part of the deal, the Swell app is to be shut down this week.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Re/code on TV: Amazon Falls Short and Google Gets HealthyRe/code on TV: Amazon Falls Short and Google Gets Healthy
Technology

The big bosses take a break from scoops and reviews to share insight into the week’s major stories.

By James Temple
Technology
Nerdist Knocks YouTube’s Stickiness, Commenters at Comic-ConNerdist Knocks YouTube’s Stickiness, Commenters at Comic-Con
Technology

“YouTube is a bunch of 13-year-olds who are like, ‘Look at me, I am unattended!’”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Re/wind: Amazon Falls Short, Facebook Goes LongRe/wind: Amazon Falls Short, Facebook Goes Long
Technology

This week in tech, brought to you by Re/code.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Narcissistic CEOs Are the Best! Until They’re Not.Narcissistic CEOs Are the Best! Until They’re Not.
Technology

Egotistical leaders may drive up stock prices -- for a while.

By James Temple
Technology
Your Favorite 80s Hacking Scenes, Now All in One PlaceYour Favorite 80s Hacking Scenes, Now All in One Place
Technology

Shall we play a game? Like, totally.

By James Temple
Technology
Apple Confirms Purchase of Book Recommendation Maker BookLampApple Confirms Purchase of Book Recommendation Maker BookLamp
Technology

“Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally do not discuss our purpose or plans,” the company said in its telltale yes-we-bought-it and no-we-aren’t-saying-more statement.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Multiple Mobile Mind-Sets and User Personas in the Digital AgeMultiple Mobile Mind-Sets and User Personas in the Digital Age
Technology

Just who do you think you are?

By Daniel Weisbeck
Technology
Does This Post Make My Ad Look Fat?Does This Post Make My Ad Look Fat?
Technology

Facebook wants to know.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Urban Airship Aims to Move On From CEO’s Assault Allegations (Memo)Urban Airship Aims to Move On From CEO’s Assault Allegations (Memo)
Technology

The push notifications company plans to use the upheaval as an opportunity to become a leader around diversity issues.

By Ina Fried
Technology
Vevo, the Giant Music Video Site, Tries to Fix Itself Before It Sells ItselfVevo, the Giant Music Video Site, Tries to Fix Itself Before It Sells Itself
Technology

The music video site loses money, but the music labels that own it make money. Are they willing to change that to find a buyer?

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Lyft Works Out Deal to Operate in New York CityLyft Works Out Deal to Operate in New York City
Technology

Lyft will launch in New York City, after reaching an agreement with the state and the taxi commission.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Three Big Takeaways From Amazon’s Q2 Financial ResultsThree Big Takeaways From Amazon’s Q2 Financial Results
Technology

AWS price cuts, blockbuster video spending and more.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Judge Troubled by Apple’s Proposed E-Books SettlementJudge Troubled by Apple’s Proposed E-Books Settlement
Technology

The amount to be paid to consumers hinges on the outcome of Apple’s appeal of an antitrust ruling.

By Nate Raymond