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Money Archive

Archives for September 2014

Technology
Amazon Beats Google With $4.6 Million Bid for “.Buy” DomainAmazon Beats Google With $4.6 Million Bid for “.Buy” Domain
Technology
Twitter Says It’s Time for Must-Tweet TVTwitter Says It’s Time for Must-Tweet TV
Technology

Twitter shows networks why live-tweeting is worth the effort.

By Kurt Wagner
Inside the company that rebuilt Digg
Features

Two years ago, Digg.com almost died. What its rebirth says about the internet today.

By Timothy B. Lee
Technology
Anarchy in the iCloudAnarchy in the iCloud
Technology
By Peter Kafka
Technology
What Does Alibaba Want Out of the U.S.?What Does Alibaba Want Out of the U.S.?
Technology

While the Chinese e-commerce giant has focused thus far on selling goods to Chinese shoppers, many believe Alibaba will eventually make a foray into American e-commerce.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
This Is Not the iPhone 6This Is Not the iPhone 6
Technology

But what if it were? CollegeHumor has some feature suggestions.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
EatWith Raises $8 Million to Serve a Hunger for Human Connection (Also, Dinner)EatWith Raises $8 Million to Serve a Hunger for Human Connection (Also, Dinner)
Technology

EatWith helps people throw dinner parties and invite strangers for a fee.

By Liz Gannes
Technology
Brown Shoe Company, Founded 1878, Invests In Jack Erwin, Founded 2013Brown Shoe Company, Founded 1878, Invests In Jack Erwin, Founded 2013
Technology

The investment in the New York City-startup could help Jack Erwin get its shoes into retail stores.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon and Apple Just Made Buying Digital Media a Lot More AttractiveAmazon and Apple Just Made Buying Digital Media a Lot More Attractive
Technology

Buy an app, a book or other digital stuff from their stores, and your family members can download the same thing for free.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Sudden Management Shift as Hampton Creek Seeks to Raise $50M on a $300M to $400M Valuation From Vy Capital, OthersSudden Management Shift as Hampton Creek Seeks to Raise $50M on a $300M to $400M Valuation From Vy Capital, Others
Technology

Apparently, you have to break a lot of eggs to make a viable business.

By James Temple
Labor
The 4 most important words in the economy right nowThe 4 most important words in the economy right now
Labor

Markets and economists always hang on the Fed’s every word. Today, they’ll be hanging on four words in particular

By Danielle Kurtzleben
Syria
ISIS, Islamic State or ISIL? What to call the group the US is bombing in Iraq and SyriaISIS, Islamic State or ISIL? What to call the group the US is bombing in Iraq and Syria
Syria

What’s the right name to use for the use the United States is at war with in Iraq and Syria? It kinda depends on who you ask.

By Zack Beauchamp
Technology
Airbnb Will Collect Taxes in San Francisco Starting Next MonthAirbnb Will Collect Taxes in San Francisco Starting Next Month
Technology

Short-term rentals in the city are about to cost 14 percent more than before.

By Liz Gannes
Culture
Kanye’s latest rant was silly, but it made 5 good pointsKanye’s latest rant was silly, but it made 5 good points
Culture

Kanye West, famed American rapper and husband of Kim Kardashian, gave quite the speech in the middle of his concert in Brisbane, Australia, Monday night.

By Kelsey McKinney
Labor
Obama’s biggest economic policy mistakeObama’s biggest economic policy mistake
Labor

Politicians neglect the Fed at their own peril — and that of the country as well.

By Matthew Yglesias