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Money Archive

Archives for September 2014

Technology
Sony’s $99 TV Box Launches October 14Sony’s $99 TV Box Launches October 14
Technology
By Eric Johnson
Technology
Snapchat Nabs Top Google Comms Exec Jill Hazelbaker to Run Its PR and PolicySnapchat Nabs Top Google Comms Exec Jill Hazelbaker to Run Its PR and Policy
Technology

Some big new guns for the ephemeral messaging service.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
AT&T & Chernin Buy Fullscreen, the Big YouTube Video NetworkAT&T & Chernin Buy Fullscreen, the Big YouTube Video Network
Technology

This deal indicates a growing interest in subscription video services for the joint venture.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Don’t Ignore the Demos! Little Experiences May Be a Big Part of Oculus’ Future.Don’t Ignore the Demos! Little Experiences May Be a Big Part of Oculus’ Future.
Technology

For the average user -- the Facebook user -- the conventional wisdom about VR may be wrong.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Alibaba IPO Ranks as World’s Biggest After Additional Shares SoldAlibaba IPO Ranks as World’s Biggest After Additional Shares Sold
Technology

Underwriters exercised an option to sell an additional 48 million shares, according to a source.

By Reuters
Technology
Re/wind: Apple Re/viewed, Larry Ellison Steps Down and Alibaba ScoresRe/wind: Apple Re/viewed, Larry Ellison Steps Down and Alibaba Scores
Technology

Reviewing the latest lineup of Apple products, looking back on the legendary CEO’s legacy at Oracle and assessing what the Chinese e-commerce giant will do with all that dough.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Director of “The Lawnmower Man” Thinks Real Virtual Reality Is Pretty CoolDirector of “The Lawnmower Man” Thinks Real Virtual Reality Is Pretty Cool
Technology

Oculus has a unique “ethos of hope,” Brett Leonard says.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Re/code on TV: iPhone 6 Reviews and What’s Next for AlibabaRe/code on TV: iPhone 6 Reviews and What’s Next for Alibaba
Technology

The Re/code staff cleans up nice to step behind the cameras.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon Loses Key Payments Product Leader to MicrosoftAmazon Loses Key Payments Product Leader to Microsoft
Technology

Kennedy most recently oversaw the product management team that was working on a new set of payments-related products for consumers at the e-commerce giant.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
When Jack Met Jerry (Photo)When Jack Met Jerry (Photo)
Technology

Perhaps the most lucrative stroll of all time.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Meet the Guy Who Helped the NYSE Land Tech’s Biggest IPOMeet the Guy Who Helped the NYSE Land Tech’s Biggest IPO
Technology

Alibaba’s landmark IPO capped off a busy first four months on the job for NYSE President Tom Farley.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Larry Ellison -- Genius Leader, Terrible CopywriterLarry Ellison -- Genius Leader, Terrible Copywriter
Technology

When some tech manager insists you boil it down to statistics and technical jargon, remember that they’re the engineers.

By Richard Levitt
Technology
A Close, Disturbing Look at a New York iPhone 6 Line (Video)A Close, Disturbing Look at a New York iPhone 6 Line (Video)
Technology

The iPhone black market appears to be alive and well outside this SoHo store.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
What’s the Killer App for VR? Maybe Not Games, Oculus Developers Say.What’s the Killer App for VR? Maybe Not Games, Oculus Developers Say.
Technology

“VR still has the reputation of, you have something on your face and it’s ugly and you look stupid, but ...”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Inside Alibaba’s Lavish IPO After-Party -- Video! Audio! Photos! Shrimp!Inside Alibaba’s Lavish IPO After-Party -- Video! Audio! Photos! Shrimp!
Technology

Bonus: Audio of Jack Ma’s welcome speech. Also: Oysters!

By Jason Del Rey