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Lauren Goode

    Latest articles by Lauren Goode

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    Susan Wojcicki Wants to Sell You YouTube Video Subscriptions (Video)Susan Wojcicki Wants to Sell You YouTube Video Subscriptions (Video)
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    Wojcicki, who has been running YouTube for just over half a year, sees an ad-free option in YouTube’s future -- but for a fee.

    By Lauren Goode
    Technology
    Kim Kardashian West on Social Media, Mobile Games and Her Polarizing FameKim Kardashian West on Social Media, Mobile Games and Her Polarizing Fame
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    Could Kim Kardashian West save BlackBerry? The “gold medalist of oversharing” explains the success of her mobile game at Code/Mobile.

    By Lauren Goode
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    Fitbit Joins the Smartwatch Race, and Replaces the Rash-y Force With a New WristbandFitbit Joins the Smartwatch Race, and Replaces the Rash-y Force With a New Wristband
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    Fitbit launches some compelling new wrist wearables, but it is missing the critical holiday season.

    By Lauren Goode
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    Re/code’s Excellent Google Inbox AdventureRe/code’s Excellent Google Inbox Adventure
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    Google just launched a new email app. Join the Re/code reviews team on their journey exploring Inbox.

    By Bonnie Cha and Lauren Goode
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    Will You Use Skype’s New Messaging App, Qik? Depends on Your Friends.Will You Use Skype’s New Messaging App, Qik? Depends on Your Friends.
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    It all comes down to whether your friends want to use yet another messaging app.

    By Lauren Goode
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    OS X Yosemite Arrives. What Does It Mean for Older Macs?OS X Yosemite Arrives. What Does It Mean for Older Macs?
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    Some of the new features work on older MacBooks, some of them not so much.

    By Lauren Goode
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    Apple Plans to Stop Selling Fitbit Devices in StoresApple Plans to Stop Selling Fitbit Devices in Stores
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    A not-so-happy holiday season for Fitbit?

    By Lauren Goode
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    Skype Joins the Social Messaging Club, With New Video App QikSkype Joins the Social Messaging Club, With New Video App Qik
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    Its kinda-ephemeral (buzzword alert!) video messages disappear in two weeks.

    By Lauren Goode
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    To Delete, or Not to Delete? If Only We Could.To Delete, or Not to Delete? If Only We Could.
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    Deleting Web and mobile app accounts can be comically difficult. This needs to change.

    By Lauren Goode
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    Should You Buy the Withings Aura? Sleep on It.Should You Buy the Withings Aura? Sleep on It.
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    The Aura is part sleep aid, part sleep tracker. Should you pay $300 for it?

    By Lauren Goode