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Money Archive

Archives for September 2014

Technology
Tech Outreach Video Has the Most SF Cast List Ever (Updated)Tech Outreach Video Has the Most SF Cast List Ever (Updated)
Technology

Duboce Girl. Burrito Guy. Tech Journalist. Lyft Driver. Biz Stone.

By Nellie Bowles
Education
3 reasons to stop worrying about grade inflation3 reasons to stop worrying about grade inflation
Education

Grades are higher these days. But is that necessarily a problem?

By Libby Nelson
Technology
Instagram CEO Kevin Systrom Joins Walmart’s BoardInstagram CEO Kevin Systrom Joins Walmart’s Board
Technology
By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Pay TV Gets a Win as FCC Looks to Kill Sports Blackout Rule (Video)Pay TV Gets a Win as FCC Looks to Kill Sports Blackout Rule (Video)
Technology

Sports fans, rejoice!

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Airbnb Adds Alipay as Payment Option as China’s Digital Influence GrowsAirbnb Adds Alipay as Payment Option as China’s Digital Influence Grows
Technology

A way to serve more travelers from China.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Facebook Will Use Facebook Data to Sell Ads on Sites That Aren’t FacebookFacebook Will Use Facebook Data to Sell Ads on Sites That Aren’t Facebook
Technology

Google will pay attention.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Alibaba Takes $459 Million Stake in Chinese Hotel Tech CompanyAlibaba Takes $459 Million Stake in Chinese Hotel Tech Company
Technology

First big investment since record-breaking IPO.

By Reuters
Technology
Re/code on TV and Radio: More iPhone 6 EditionRe/code on TV and Radio: More iPhone 6 Edition
Technology

Team Re/code’s hits on TV and radio from last week.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Media
Before 1987, politicians’ affairs weren’t a big deal. Here’s how it all changed.Before 1987, politicians’ affairs weren’t a big deal. Here’s how it all changed.
Media

You may not have ever heard of Gary Hart. But his downfall helped makes politics what it is today.

By Dylan Matthews
Technology
Japan’s SoftBank in Talks to Buy DreamWorks AnimationJapan’s SoftBank in Talks to Buy DreamWorks Animation
Technology

One report says the deal would value DreamWorks at $3.4 billion.

By Reuters
Technology
Forget AOL -- Activist Attack on Yahoo Is All About Forking Over Alibaba CashForget AOL -- Activist Attack on Yahoo Is All About Forking Over Alibaba Cash
Technology

The Silicon Valley Internet giant has been like catnip to Wall Street’s shareholder warriors over the years.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Secrets of a Chinese Router FactorySecrets of a Chinese Router Factory
Technology

It’s hard for me to believe I’m finally about to visit a Chinese factory.

By Douglas Coupland
Technology
German Courts Uphold Ban on Uber Ride-Share ServiceGerman Courts Uphold Ban on Uber Ride-Share Service
Technology

Uber said it had not yet decided whether to appeal against Friday’s rulings by administrative courts in Berlin and Hamburg.

By Reuters
Technology
Amazon’s Twitch Acquisition ClosesAmazon’s Twitch Acquisition Closes
Technology
By Eric Johnson
Technology
Amazon’s Grocery Delivery Business Coming to New York CityAmazon’s Grocery Delivery Business Coming to New York City
Technology

The new business could launch as early as October.

By Jason Del Rey