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Money Archive

Archives for August 2014

Technology
Veteran Tech Journalist Anand Shimpi Headed to AppleVeteran Tech Journalist Anand Shimpi Headed to Apple
Technology

Yesterday, Shimpi said he was “officially retiring from the tech publishing world.” Now we know where he’s going next.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Why Building a Web Business Built on Facebook Is So ScaryWhy Building a Web Business Built on Facebook Is So Scary
Technology

You win! You lose! If your job is dependent on Facebook traffic, you’re never going to rest easy.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Re/code on TV: Phones, Drones and TabletsRe/code on TV: Phones, Drones and Tablets
Technology

Our talking heads chat about all the stuff Apple is going to show off in a couple weeks -- as well as some tech that doesn’t come from Cupertino.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Apple Partnering With American Express on New iPhone Payments SystemApple Partnering With American Express on New iPhone Payments System
Technology

The iPhone payments platform is expected to be unveiled at Apple’s September 9 event.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Re/wind: Apple’s New iThing Is Coming, Re/code Goes to Burning Man and MoreRe/wind: Apple’s New iThing Is Coming, Re/code Goes to Burning Man and More
Technology

Get ready for September 9.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Twitter Gets a New Welcome MatTwitter Gets a New Welcome Mat
Technology

The company’s first major update in three years is designed to make the service friendlier to newbies.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
American Airlines Fares Return to OrbitzAmerican Airlines Fares Return to Orbitz
Technology

Dispute over new contract resolved.

By Reuters
Technology
Big Moves for Shane Smith: Vice Media Is Set to Raise $500 Million and Get Its Own Cable ChannelBig Moves for Shane Smith: Vice Media Is Set to Raise $500 Million and Get Its Own Cable Channel
Technology

Vice is set to get its own cable channel -- along with a bunch of cash -- from two new investors.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
AT&T Sues Cox Communications for Patent InfringementAT&T Sues Cox Communications for Patent Infringement
Technology

AT&T says Cox made billions while ignoring its complaints about eight patents dealing with network quality.

By Reuters
Media
Online journalism has a bright futureOnline journalism has a bright future
Media

In the past, online news organizations have struggled to turn a profit. But as audiences shift online, advertisers will have to follow.

By Timothy B. Lee
Technology
Code/red: Apple Wearable Won’t Ship Until Next YearCode/red: Apple Wearable Won’t Ship Until Next Year
Technology

Plus, more Apple payments chatter and James Brown’s Miso soup commercials.

By John Paczkowski
Russia
The cold, crazy logic of Putin’s Ukraine invasionThe cold, crazy logic of Putin’s Ukraine invasion
Russia

The four big reasons that Russian troops are pushing into eastern Ukraine.

By Max Fisher
Technology
Music Streaming Is Booming, and That’s a Problem for Music SalesMusic Streaming Is Booming, and That’s a Problem for Music Sales
Technology

Spotify, Pandora and YouTube are all growing. Music sales aren’t. There’s a connection.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Watching a Movie on Twitch Is Chaotic, and Also Pretty FunWatching a Movie on Twitch Is Chaotic, and Also Pretty Fun
Technology

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By Eric Johnson
Technology
The “Worthless Currency Exchange” at Burning Man’s Camp BitcoinThe “Worthless Currency Exchange” at Burning Man’s Camp Bitcoin
Technology

“What if the Winklevosses just walked in right now?”

By Nellie Bowles