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Media Archive

Archives for October 2015

Technology
Elon Musk: Self-Driving Cars Are Coming Sooner Than You ThinkElon Musk: Self-Driving Cars Are Coming Sooner Than You Think
Technology

They’re coming within two to three years -- give or take another five, pending government approval.

By Mark Bergen
Technology
Here Is Bradley Cooper Discovering Virtual RealityHere Is Bradley Cooper Discovering Virtual Reality
Technology

Looking at the future of movies?

By Mark Bergen
Technology
Next Starring Role for Dick Costolo: Telling ‘Silicon Valley’ About Silicon ValleyNext Starring Role for Dick Costolo: Telling ‘Silicon Valley’ About Silicon Valley
Technology

A tech insider spills all about the digital industry to Hollywood.

By Kara Swisher
Technology
Lena Dunham Adores Instagram, Still Stays off TwitterLena Dunham Adores Instagram, Still Stays off Twitter
Technology

It’s a love fest with Instagram’s CEO.

By Mark Bergen
Politics
Imagine how the press would react if Hillary Clinton did what Joe Biden just didImagine how the press would react if Hillary Clinton did what Joe Biden just did
Politics

Candidates deemed “authentic” are allowed to get away with quite a lot.

By Andrew Prokop
Technology
Sony Entertainment CEO: Amy Pascal Didn’t Leave Because of the Sony HackSony Entertainment CEO: Amy Pascal Didn’t Leave Because of the Sony Hack
Technology

The high-profile exit was not a result of the high-profile hack, CEO said.

By Mark Bergen
Technology
Reddit Has Built Its Own BuzzFeed. Here’s Why It Won’t Work.Reddit Has Built Its Own BuzzFeed. Here’s Why It Won’t Work.
Technology

Viral content is so 2013.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Bill Gurley on Tech Bubble: I’m a Pragmatist, Not a DoomsayerBill Gurley on Tech Bubble: I’m a Pragmatist, Not a Doomsayer
Technology

This venture capitalist says he’s the one shouting “stop” as the car rolls off a cliff.

By Mark Bergen
Technology
Twitter Moments Are Like Snapchat’s Live Stories, Except They’re on TwitterTwitter Moments Are Like Snapchat’s Live Stories, Except They’re on Twitter
Technology

Same video, different platforms.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Twitter’s Next Hail Mary, Project Lightning, Has ArrivedTwitter’s Next Hail Mary, Project Lightning, Has Arrived
Technology

It has been a big week for Twitter.

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
Here’s What Sony Executives Said About Laurene Powell Jobs and the ‘Steve Jobs’ MovieHere’s What Sony Executives Said About Laurene Powell Jobs and the ‘Steve Jobs’ Movie
Technology

Hacked emails tell the inside story behind the “Steve Jobs” movie.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Media
Women reporters denied access to NFL locker room — despite winning the right in 1978Women reporters denied access to NFL locker room — despite winning the right in 1978
Media

Civil rights are enforceable everywhere, including in sweaty locker rooms.

By Margarita Noriega
Technology
HSN and the Power of the TV ShopperHSN and the Power of the TV Shopper
Technology

How catering to middle-aged women put the network on top.

By Tiffany Yannetta
Technology
YouNow, the Livestreaming Social Network, Raises $15 MillionYouNow, the Livestreaming Social Network, Raises $15 Million
Technology

It’s like Meerkat or Periscope, except not at all.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Why Vine Is Betting on Entertainment and Leaving Social Behind (Q&A)Why Vine Is Betting on Entertainment and Leaving Social Behind (Q&A)
Technology

“I would say in the same way that Jack said about Twitter, there is nothing that’s overly sacred about anything.”

By Kurt Wagner