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Kara Swisher

Kara Swisher

Co-founder and Editor-at-Large, Recode

    Latest articles by Kara Swisher

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    Bear hugs, beer, advice: Tech and non-tech mourn passing of Bill CampbellBear hugs, beer, advice: Tech and non-tech mourn passing of Bill Campbell
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    Silicon Valley’s Legendary ‘Coach’ Bill Campbell Has DiedSilicon Valley’s Legendary ‘Coach’ Bill Campbell Has Died
    Technology

    The executive was the go-to CEO whisperer to many tech legends.

    By Kara Swisher
    Technology
    Brown-Philpot Tapped as New TaskRabbit CEOBrown-Philpot Tapped as New TaskRabbit CEO
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    The appointment makes the former Googler one of the few black women to get a top job in the diversity-challenged tech industry.

    By Kara Swisher
    Technology
    Tiny Rockets to Alpha Centauri? Zuckerberg, Milner and Hawking in $100 Million Starshot Project to Launch ‘Nanocraft.’Tiny Rockets to Alpha Centauri? Zuckerberg, Milner and Hawking in $100 Million Starshot Project to Launch ‘Nanocraft.’
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    Silicon Valley’s interest in space has gained traction over the years.

    By Kara Swisher
    Technology
    Meet the Lookie-Loos of the Yahoo Yard Sale: Google, Twitter, FacebookMeet the Lookie-Loos of the Yahoo Yard Sale: Google, Twitter, Facebook
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    Hey, there might be some gems! Or junk! Or whatever!

    By Kara Swisher
    Technology
    Yahoo Gives Bidders Another Week, Moving Deadline to April 18Yahoo Gives Bidders Another Week, Moving Deadline to April 18
    Technology

    May the odds be forever in someone’s favor. Anyone!?!

    By Kara Swisher
    Technology
    SoftBank Is More Interested in Ending $240 Million Annual Fees to Yahoo Than in Buying ItSoftBank Is More Interested in Ending $240 Million Annual Fees to Yahoo Than in Buying It
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    The Japanese telecom giant wants to stop paying the Silicon Valley Internet giant for nothing.

    By Kara Swisher
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    Secrets of the Yahoo Sale ‘Book’ Reveal Financial Meltdown and Big Bet on Mobile Voice SearchSecrets of the Yahoo Sale ‘Book’ Reveal Financial Meltdown and Big Bet on Mobile Voice Search
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    Marissa Mayer hawks a fixer-upper in Silicon Valley.

    By Kara Swisher
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    Alibaba’s Top International Communications Executive Departs to Start a New FirmAlibaba’s Top International Communications Executive Departs to Start a New Firm
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    James Wilkinson’s first client is the Chinese e-commerce giant.

    By Kara Swisher
    Technology
    As Expected, Yahoo Talent Exec Leaves (Via Pretend-All-Is-Well Goodbye)As Expected, Yahoo Talent Exec Leaves (Via Pretend-All-Is-Well Goodbye)
    Technology

    Despite financially lucrative offers to stay and retention bonuses out the ying-yang, Gould wanted to go.

    By Kara Swisher