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Re/wind: Apple Re/viewed, Larry Ellison Steps Down and Alibaba ScoresRe/wind: Apple Re/viewed, Larry Ellison Steps Down and Alibaba Scores
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Reviewing the latest lineup of Apple products, looking back on the legendary CEO’s legacy at Oracle and assessing what the Chinese e-commerce giant will do with all that dough.

By Noah Kulwin
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Amazon Loses Key Payments Product Leader to MicrosoftAmazon Loses Key Payments Product Leader to Microsoft
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Kennedy most recently oversaw the product management team that was working on a new set of payments-related products for consumers at the e-commerce giant.

By Jason Del Rey
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Microsoft Delays Chinese Xbox One Launch to End of This YearMicrosoft Delays Chinese Xbox One Launch to End of This Year
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Joe Green Pushed Out at FWD.usJoe Green Pushed Out at FWD.us
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The lack of progress on immigration reform seems to be a key reason for the change in leadership.

By Kara Swisher
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Oracle’s Management Shift Was Designed to Retain New CEOsOracle’s Management Shift Was Designed to Retain New CEOs
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New CEOs Mark Hurd and Safra Catz have both been approached for jobs outside Oracle.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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Microsoft Shuts Down Silicon Valley Research Lab, Amid Broader LayoffsMicrosoft Shuts Down Silicon Valley Research Lab, Amid Broader Layoffs
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The esteemed lab employs about 75 leading computer scientists.

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

By James Temple
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Code/red: Peter Thiel’s Reefer MadnessCode/red: Peter Thiel’s Reefer Madness
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Plus, crunch time at Foxconn and some classic Steve Jobs video.

By John Paczkowski
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Minecraft Shows Why Game Cloning Can Be a Good ThingMinecraft Shows Why Game Cloning Can Be a Good Thing
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“I started working on a clone of Infiniminer. That’s pretty geeky. =D”

By Eric Johnson
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IPO-Bound HubSpot Adds CRM for Midsize CompaniesIPO-Bound HubSpot Adds CRM for Midsize Companies
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Selling to companies too small for Salesforce.com.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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The Battle Over Net Neutrality Could Hit Wireless CarriersThe Battle Over Net Neutrality Could Hit Wireless Carriers
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The FCC is weighing whether to extend proposed net neutrality rules to wireless networks, not just wired broadband lines.

By Amy Schatz
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Will Minecraft’s Power Users Stick Around for Minecrosoft? “Wait and See.”Will Minecraft’s Power Users Stick Around for Minecrosoft? “Wait and See.”
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“I expect there will be changes, but I can’t say if they will be good or disastrous yet.”

By Eric Johnson
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Tinder for the Fortune 500, Why Dads Love Minecraft and More #MustreadsTinder for the Fortune 500, Why Dads Love Minecraft and More #Mustreads
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Rich, hyper-successful people need dating apps, too. Right?

By Noah Kulwin
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Microsoft Will Offer Early Look at Next Windows on Sept. 30Microsoft Will Offer Early Look at Next Windows on Sept. 30
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The company also has early code it will make available, according to sources, but the test code is aimed mainly for developers and businesses to begin their preparations.

By Ina Fried
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After Selling Out to Microsoft, Minecraft and Its Founder Write the World’s Best Press ReleasesAfter Selling Out to Microsoft, Minecraft and Its Founder Write the World’s Best Press Releases
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Here’s how you tell your fans you sold out.

By Peter Kafka
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Microsoft to Buy Minecraft Creator Mojang for $2.5 BillionMicrosoft to Buy Minecraft Creator Mojang for $2.5 Billion
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Re/wind: Apple Finally Revealed That ThingRe/wind: Apple Finally Revealed That Thing
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The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, Apple Watch and Apple Pay are all here. Some non-Apple stuff happened, too.

By Noah Kulwin
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Microsoft Needs Minecraft to Boost Mobile AmbitionsMicrosoft Needs Minecraft to Boost Mobile Ambitions
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Microsoft will unveil a $2.5 billion deal to buy its owner on Monday, according to a source.

By Reuters
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Facebook’s Top Content Cop on Censorship and Safety (Q&A)Facebook’s Top Content Cop on Censorship and Safety (Q&A)
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Facebook policy head Monika Bickert explains Facebook’s strategy.

By Kurt Wagner
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Why Brad Garlinghouse Left HightailWhy Brad Garlinghouse Left Hightail
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The company received several buyout offers this year, but Garlinghouse and the board disagreed on what to do with them.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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U.S. Threatened Yahoo With Huge Fines Over Refusal to Disclose User DataU.S. Threatened Yahoo With Huge Fines Over Refusal to Disclose User Data
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Yahoo’s resistance failed, but now details of its efforts are emerging.

By Arik Hesseldahl
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What to Do If You’ve Been Hacked (And How to Prevent It)What to Do If You’ve Been Hacked (And How to Prevent It)
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There are lessons to be learned from the celebrity hacking incident.

By Bonnie Cha
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From Oculus to Twitch to Minecraft, Why Gamers Are in Hot DemandFrom Oculus to Twitch to Minecraft, Why Gamers Are in Hot Demand
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The three huge gaming acquisitions have more in common than you might think.

By Eric Johnson
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Deezer Joins a Crowded Music Subscription Market, With a High-End PitchDeezer Joins a Crowded Music Subscription Market, With a High-End Pitch
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If you’ve got the right kind of speakers, the streaming service says it will bring high-fidelity audio into your home. Do you care?

By Peter Kafka
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Game On! Why Microsoft’s $2.5 Billion Minecraft Deal Could Be a Steal.Game On! Why Microsoft’s $2.5 Billion Minecraft Deal Could Be a Steal.
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Redmond gets its hands on a wildly profitable game with a devoted following.

By Eric Johnson
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As Jawbone Opens API for Up Health Tracker, It Is Also Seeking $100 Million in Additional FundingAs Jawbone Opens API for Up Health Tracker, It Is Also Seeking $100 Million in Additional Funding
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It’s a bid to create a platform and stay relevant in the increasingly competitive space.

By Kara Swisher
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MSN Gets Major Facelift, Readies for Launch on iOS and AndroidMSN Gets Major Facelift, Readies for Launch on iOS and Android
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Microsoft Removes Image Widget After Getty LawsuitMicrosoft Removes Image Widget After Getty Lawsuit
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By Liz Gannes
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NFL Fields New Tech for Coaches and FansNFL Fields New Tech for Coaches and Fans
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By CNBC
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Getty Images Sues Microsoft Over New Bing Photo WidgetGetty Images Sues Microsoft Over New Bing Photo Widget
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The embedding tool enables “massive infringement” of copyrighted images, Getty said.

By Reuters
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White House Names Google’s Megan Smith as U.S. CTOWhite House Names Google’s Megan Smith as U.S. CTO
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It’s the most visible tech role in government, but one that faces steep challenges.

By James Temple
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Food Startup Hampton Creek Nabs Ali Partovi to Run StrategyFood Startup Hampton Creek Nabs Ali Partovi to Run Strategy
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Eggless mayo gets a new pitchman.

By Kara Swisher
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Seven Ways to Extend Your Smartphone’s Battery LifeSeven Ways to Extend Your Smartphone’s Battery Life
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Sick of your smartphone’s battery dying all the time? Try these tips for better results.

By Bonnie Cha
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Microsoft Courts Budget-Conscious Shutterbugs With Lumia 830, 730Microsoft Courts Budget-Conscious Shutterbugs With Lumia 830, 730
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Microsoft adds to the barrage of smartphone launches.

By Bonnie Cha
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Mobile Games Spending Still Growing, Especially on AndroidMobile Games Spending Still Growing, Especially on Android
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Mo’ mobile devices, mo’ money.

By Eric Johnson
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Evernote’s Phil Libin Has Come to Bury Microsoft Office, Not Praise ItEvernote’s Phil Libin Has Come to Bury Microsoft Office, Not Praise It
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Evernote’s boss says the company is shifting to focus more on workers and their everyday tasks.

By Ina Fried
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Leap Motion Hooks Up to Oculus for Controller-Free Virtual RealityLeap Motion Hooks Up to Oculus for Controller-Free Virtual Reality
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Whoa, dude. Have you ever really looked at your hands in VR?

By Eric Johnson
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Microsoft CEO Nadella to Visit China Amid Antitrust ProbeMicrosoft CEO Nadella to Visit China Amid Antitrust Probe
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The September visit was planned before China’s investigation began, Microsoft said.

By Reuters
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Samsung, LG Serve Up Yet More Smartwatch OptionsSamsung, LG Serve Up Yet More Smartwatch Options
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Samsung’s latest model -- its fifth of the year -- is its first with a built-in 3G connection.

By Ina Fried
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Microsoft Cracks Down on Misleading Apps in Its Store, Though Plenty of Work RemainsMicrosoft Cracks Down on Misleading Apps in Its Store, Though Plenty of Work Remains
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Its stores are still home to more Flappy Clones than you can shake a stick at.

By Ina Fried