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Kara Swisher

Kara Swisher

Co-founder and Editor-at-Large, Recode

    Latest articles by Kara Swisher

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    TaskRabbit is looking into selling itselfTaskRabbit is looking into selling itself
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    The gig economy startup has hired advisers after a possible purchaser surfaced during a recent funding process.

    By Kara Swisher
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    Dear Tech Bros: It’s not a PR problem at Uber (or Yahoo or any of it)Dear Tech Bros: It’s not a PR problem at Uber (or Yahoo or any of it)
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    Will any tech star pay for their rocky performance? Unlikely!

    By Kara Swisher
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    Marissa Mayer will not be part of the new AOL-Yahoo combined company called OathMarissa Mayer will not be part of the new AOL-Yahoo combined company called Oath
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    The Yahoo CEO is on her way out, say sources, which is really no surprise.

    By Kara Swisher
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    More awesome Code speakers: Steve Ballmer, Reid Hoffman and Shari RedstoneMore awesome Code speakers: Steve Ballmer, Reid Hoffman and Shari Redstone
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    We’ll see you in late May.

    By Kara Swisher
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    Uber president Jeff Jones is quitting, citing differences over ‘beliefs and approach to leadership’Uber president Jeff Jones is quitting, citing differences over ‘beliefs and approach to leadership’
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    He is leaving after apparently deciding the current controversies are too much to handle.

    By Kara Swisher and Johana Bhuiyan
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    Slack is adding Square CFO Sarah Friar as its first independent board memberSlack is adding Square CFO Sarah Friar as its first independent board member
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    The business communications company aimed to have a woman as its first outside director.

    By Kara Swisher
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    Bewkes, Kalanick, Meeker will appear at Code 2017Bewkes, Kalanick, Meeker will appear at Code 2017
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    Here are the first speakers we’re announcing for the annual tech and media conference.

    By Kara Swisher
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    Uber CEO Travis Kalanick just told staff he’s hiring a COO to help himUber CEO Travis Kalanick just told staff he’s hiring a COO to help him
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    Some dream names for the job include former Disney COO Tom Staggs and CVS’ Helena Foulkes.

    By Kara Swisher
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    Uber’s VP of product and growth Ed Baker has resignedUber’s VP of product and growth Ed Baker has resigned
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    His departure is tinged by allegations made about him to those investigating the ride-hailing company’s loose culture.

    By Johana Bhuiyan and Kara Swisher
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    Yahoo’s head lawyer is taking the fall for its hacking, while CEO Marissa Mayer is getting her pay dockedYahoo’s head lawyer is taking the fall for its hacking, while CEO Marissa Mayer is getting her pay docked
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    The blame for the massive breach falls on Ron Bell and not where it belongs — at the top.

    By Kara Swisher