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Archives for April 2014

Technology
Where Are the Most Intense Mobile Gamers? Not Where You’d Expect.Where Are the Most Intense Mobile Gamers? Not Where You’d Expect.
Technology

New York? San Francisco? Try Colorado Springs.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Nike Denies FuelBand Shutdown, but Layoffs Could Reveal New Cracks in Wearables MarketNike Denies FuelBand Shutdown, but Layoffs Could Reveal New Cracks in Wearables Market
Technology

Nike says it will continue to sell the FuelBand SE, but the future of their sports devices unit remains unclear.

By James Temple
Technology
Say “Ah” for Temperature-Taking TechSay “Ah” for Temperature-Taking Tech
Technology

I coincidentally got sick while during tests of the Kinsa Smart Thermometer. (Oh, the things I do for my job.)

By Katherine Boehret
Technology
With Gnip Buy, Twitter Starts Taking Its Data Business SeriouslyWith Gnip Buy, Twitter Starts Taking Its Data Business Seriously
Technology

Big data, big dollars.

By Mike Isaac
Technology
The Rise of the Data NativesThe Rise of the Data Natives
Technology

Digital natives program their thermostat. Data natives expect the thermostat to program itself.

By Monica Rogati
Technology
FTC Clears Facebook’s WhatsApp Acquisition in the U.S.FTC Clears Facebook’s WhatsApp Acquisition in the U.S.
Technology
Facebook Tests New Privacy TweaksFacebook Tests New Privacy Tweaks
Technology

Will everyone freak out again?

By Mike Isaac
Technology
Global IT Spending Will Hit $3.8 Trillion This YearGlobal IT Spending Will Hit $3.8 Trillion This Year
Technology

Everything is growing again, at last.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
What Intel’s Cash Means for ClouderaWhat Intel’s Cash Means for Cloudera
Technology

Cloudera doesn’t just want Intel’s cash, but access to its network of customers.

By Arik Hesseldahl