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Reality Check for Carly Fiorina on Open Internet PolicyReality Check for Carly Fiorina on Open Internet Policy
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In a recent op-ed, the tech exec and potential presidential candidate displays an alarming lack of policy depth.

By Chris Lewis Cathy Sloan
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Netflix Doesn’t Want to Kill HBO. It Wants to Kill TV.Netflix Doesn’t Want to Kill HBO. It Wants to Kill TV.
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Reed Hastings has been saying it for years. But if you needed a reminder, he was happy to spell it out yesterday.

By Peter Kafka
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Netflix Subscriber Numbers Soar, and Its Stock Price Does the SameNetflix Subscriber Numbers Soar, and Its Stock Price Does the Same
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Reed Hastings added 4.9 million new streamers in Q1.

By Peter Kafka
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Re/code on TV: Watch Us Talk About the Apple WatchRe/code on TV: Watch Us Talk About the Apple Watch
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Re/code was all over the airwaves to talk about the new wearable.

By Ina Fried
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The Modern-Day Water CoolerThe Modern-Day Water Cooler
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The world shifted when YouTube and other online video platforms democratized video distribution and original content.

By Sam Rogoway
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Viacom Says the Internet Made Its Reruns Less ValuableViacom Says the Internet Made Its Reruns Less Valuable
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Old reality shows aren’t what they used to be, which is one of the reasons the cable giant just took a $750 million charge.

By Peter Kafka
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Vessel, the Site That Wants You to Pay to Watch Web Videos, Opens to the PublicVessel, the Site That Wants You to Pay to Watch Web Videos, Opens to the Public
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Jason Kilar built a big video service at Hulu. Can he do it again?

By Peter Kafka
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Why No One’s Talking About ‘Cord-Forevers’Why No One’s Talking About ‘Cord-Forevers’
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Livestreaming services like Sling and CBS are eroding the defenses of even the most avid cable stalwarts.

By Jay Fulcher
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Chelsea Instantly: Kara Swisher and Peter Kafka Chat With Netflix Star Chelsea HandlerChelsea Instantly: Kara Swisher and Peter Kafka Chat With Netflix Star Chelsea Handler
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In which the comedian/author informs us about topless tweets and “throuples” and her forthcoming Netflix shows.

By Peter Kafka
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Netflix Insists It Hasn’t Changed Its Net Neutrality StanceNetflix Insists It Hasn’t Changed Its Net Neutrality Stance
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The online video provider tried to clarify an executive’s comments made at a media conference Wednesday.

By Amy Schatz
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Net Neutrality: A Victory for Digital InnovationNet Neutrality: A Victory for Digital Innovation
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In a world without competition, one of the first things to die is innovation.

By David Richards
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How’s the Media Industry These Days? Confused.How’s the Media Industry These Days? Confused.
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Media companies and creators seem to be entering a new period of confusion, as the financial, technological and consumer behaviors they counted on are changing rapidly.

By Walt Mossberg
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Mark Cuban Vs. the World: The Full Code/Media Interview (Video)Mark Cuban Vs. the World: The Full Code/Media Interview (Video)
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He’s the kind of guy who can end a two-day media + technology conference with a bang.

By Peter Kafka
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Billionaire Mark Cuban Says Net Neutrality Will ‘Fuck Everything Up’ (Video)Billionaire Mark Cuban Says Net Neutrality Will ‘Fuck Everything Up’ (Video)
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Cuban says he doesn’t want the FCC’s political appointees regulating the Internet.

By Dawn Chmielewski
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Chelsea Handler on Why She Went to Netflix: ‘I Want to Grow Up’ (Video)Chelsea Handler on Why She Went to Netflix: ‘I Want to Grow Up’ (Video)
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Handler, known as a naked sensation on Instagram, has switched to Twitter, “because they don’t have a problem with nudity.”

By Lauren Goode
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Today in Silicon Valley: Re/code Interviews President Barack ObamaToday in Silicon Valley: Re/code Interviews President Barack Obama
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Cyber security, NSA spying, the Healthcare.gov debacle and does the commander-in-chief Snapchat?

By Kara Swisher
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Welcome to the Future of StorytellingWelcome to the Future of Storytelling
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Creators are now free of many of the limitations of broadcast television, but few have taken advantage of this fact.

By Alex Kruglov
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What Startups Are Looking For in Net Neutrality RulesWhat Startups Are Looking For in Net Neutrality Rules
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The rules the FCC enacts should allow for streamlined, affordable processes to challenge discriminatory practices by ISPs.

By Evan Engstrom
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Louis CK’s New Straight-to-Fan Special Has No Buzz -- And It’s Doing Better Than His First OneLouis CK’s New Straight-to-Fan Special Has No Buzz -- And It’s Doing Better Than His First One
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You didn’t hear that Louis CK is selling a new special? Doesn’t matter: His fans did.

By Peter Kafka
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Yahoo Was the GE of the InternetYahoo Was the GE of the Internet
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The first great Internet company served as the breeding ground for the Web’s first wave of leading executives.

By Rob Solomon
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Netflix’s Accelerated Global Rollout Catches Wall Street Off GuardNetflix’s Accelerated Global Rollout Catches Wall Street Off Guard
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Shares of the video streaming service rose as much as 19 percent in early trading on Wednesday.

By Reuters
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Netflix Says Its Subscribers Love the Shows It Makes -- So It’s Going to Make a Lot MoreNetflix Says Its Subscribers Love the Shows It Makes -- So It’s Going to Make a Lot More
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Reed Hastings will celebrate by streaming Sony’s “The Interview,” starting this Saturday.

By Peter Kafka
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Through a Google Glass Darkly: “Black Mirror” on NetflixThrough a Google Glass Darkly: “Black Mirror” on Netflix
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A TV series about the perils of techno-addiction, as visually sleek as a Jony Ive fantasy.

By Trey Graham
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What the Million-Dollar Netflix Prize Taught Me About MarketingWhat the Million-Dollar Netflix Prize Taught Me About Marketing
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Human patterns are unique, but ultimately also incredibly predictable.

By Devin Guan
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No, Data Is Eating the WorldNo, Data Is Eating the World
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Netflix and Google are still disruptive companies -- but no longer primarily because of their software.

By Dries Buytaert
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Netflix Will Start Blessing Some Internet TVs With Its LogoNetflix Will Start Blessing Some Internet TVs With Its Logo
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Or, an alternate headline: Some TV sets will help Netflix market its streaming service.

By Peter Kafka
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Amazon and Netflix Run Full-Page NYT Ads to Push Their Big-Money Web TV ShowsAmazon and Netflix Run Full-Page NYT Ads to Push Their Big-Money Web TV Shows
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The ad placements come as TV lovers head home for the holidays and get ready to binge-watch to their hearts content.

By Jason Del Rey
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Five Stumbling Blocks to Mass Adoption of Internet TVFive Stumbling Blocks to Mass Adoption of Internet TV
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You down with OTT?

By Daniel Leff
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Code/red: LA Unified iPad Deal Failure Impressively Well-RealizedCode/red: LA Unified iPad Deal Failure Impressively Well-Realized
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Plus, Mark Zuckerberg’s first reaction to the Oculus Rift, Lyft gets the Al Franken treatment and a great video called Time Trap.

By John Paczkowski
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Netflix’s New Shows (Probably) Find More FansNetflix’s New Shows (Probably) Find More Fans
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Netflix won’t say how many people watch shows like “Orange Is the New Black,” but a new poll says its home-grown viewing is more popular.

By Peter Kafka
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Netflix Sues a Former Exec -- Now Yahoo’s CIO -- For Allegedly Collecting KickbacksNetflix Sues a Former Exec -- Now Yahoo’s CIO -- For Allegedly Collecting Kickbacks
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The streaming video company says the former VP may have pocketed more than $500,000 in “commissions” from Netflix vendors.

By Peter Kafka
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Netflix Summons Entertainment Moguls to an Internet TV SummitNetflix Summons Entertainment Moguls to an Internet TV Summit
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It’s at a Utah resort next month. You’re not invited.

By Peter Kafka
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Netflix Still Dominates Streaming, but Amazon Is Picking Up SteamNetflix Still Dominates Streaming, but Amazon Is Picking Up Steam
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Netflix and YouTube still account for a third of the Internet during prime time. But Amazon is making a move.

By Peter Kafka
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What President Obama’s Net Neutrality Proposal MeansWhat President Obama’s Net Neutrality Proposal Means
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It may seem like a big victory for net neutrality activists and Web content companies like Netflix, but the President’s statement is just a statement, not law.

By Amy Schatz and Peter Kafka
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Cord-Cutting Is Here, but It’s Not Big (Yet)Cord-Cutting Is Here, but It’s Not Big (Yet)
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The pay TV guys report another down quarter. But not by much.

By Peter Kafka
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Fan TV, Which Wanted to Replace Your Cable Box and Your Apple TV, Heads for the ExitsFan TV, Which Wanted to Replace Your Cable Box and Your Apple TV, Heads for the Exits
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The company, which had an ambitious plan to meld the Web and pay TV, has been looking for a buyer for months.

By Peter Kafka
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TV’s Eyeballs Are Disappearing. Does Netflix Have Them?TV’s Eyeballs Are Disappearing. Does Netflix Have Them?
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A worrisome theory from Wall Street: The TV networks have helped lower their own ratings by selling their shows to Reed Hastings’ streaming service.

By Peter Kafka
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A Spooky Net Neutrality Story, Solving Murders With Photoshop and More #MustreadsA Spooky Net Neutrality Story, Solving Murders With Photoshop and More #Mustreads
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The mechanics of how Comcast throttles Internet speed, using Photoshop to solve a murder and more.

By Noah Kulwin
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Five Reasons Why Critics of Comcast’s Time Warner Cable Deal Are Feeling HopefulFive Reasons Why Critics of Comcast’s Time Warner Cable Deal Are Feeling Hopeful
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It’s still early days in the government’s review of the deal, but some signs appear ominous.

By Amy Schatz
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Here Comes Code/Media 2015, Featuring Gawker, New York Times, BuzzFeed and Chelsea HandlerHere Comes Code/Media 2015, Featuring Gawker, New York Times, BuzzFeed and Chelsea Handler
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Interested in the media-tech cloverleaf? So are we, and our fascinating guests. Join us in February.

By Peter Kafka