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Money Archive

Archives for November 2014

Technology
Revel Systems, a Square Competitor, Raises $75 MillionRevel Systems, a Square Competitor, Raises $75 Million
Technology
By Jason Del Rey
Technology
What President Obama’s Net Neutrality Proposal MeansWhat President Obama’s Net Neutrality Proposal Means
Technology

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
Technology
Fullscreen Buys Comedy Gaming Site Rooster TeethFullscreen Buys Comedy Gaming Site Rooster Teeth
Technology
By Eric Johnson
Culture
NaNoWriMo explained: Why hundreds of thousands of people are writing novels this monthNaNoWriMo explained: Why hundreds of thousands of people are writing novels this month
Culture

A friend might utter this combination of syllables to you to explain why they can’t go out. “Oh, I’ve gotta work on my NaNoWriMo submission,” they might say, leaving you puzzled.

By Kelsey McKinney
Don’t fool yourself about “the other side” — everyone is selfish when it comes to politics
Media

How our age, gender, race, and other demographic factors predict which policies we support.

By Jason Weeden and Robert Kurzban
Technology
This Verbal Confrontation Shows Why Walmart Will Never Accept Apple Pay (Video)This Verbal Confrontation Shows Why Walmart Will Never Accept Apple Pay (Video)
Technology

Walmart’s Mike Cook was as interested in making a point as he was in getting answers from a Visa executive.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Re/code on TV: Kara Visits the CNBC Mothership, Walt Talks Apple PayRe/code on TV: Kara Visits the CNBC Mothership, Walt Talks Apple Pay
Technology

Martha Stewart’s drones, Apple Pay and Call of Duty were on our minds (and your TVs) this week.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
For Sesame Street’s 45th Birthday, Enjoy These Muppets With ComputersFor Sesame Street’s 45th Birthday, Enjoy These Muppets With Computers
Technology

Today’s word on the street is “birthday,” as the iconic children’s TV show hits 45.

By Amy Schatz
Technology
Introducing: Re/code Radio (Updated)Introducing: Re/code Radio (Updated)
Technology

A new audio project from the Re/code team.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
GT Bankruptcy Provides Rare Look at Apple’s Relationship With SuppliersGT Bankruptcy Provides Rare Look at Apple’s Relationship With Suppliers
Technology

A New Hampshire company’s bankruptcy filing affords a rare glimpse into the Cupertino tech giant’s relationship with its suppliers.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Uber Hires Google’s Same-Day Delivery BossUber Hires Google’s Same-Day Delivery Boss
Technology

The move is another signal that Uber has every intention of expanding into delivery services in a serious way.

By Jason Del Rey
Labor
The economy’s improving and Democrats are getting none of the credit they deserveThe economy’s improving and Democrats are getting none of the credit they deserve
Labor

Life isn’t fair, and other lessons from the Obama Economy.

By Matthew Yglesias
Labor
Follow the news from October Jobs DayFollow the news from October Jobs Day
Labor

It’s time for another monthly jobs report. Follow our stream of updates for what the Labor Department says and what all the new numbers mean.

By Vox Staff
Labor
American workers are still waiting for their raiseAmerican workers are still waiting for their raise
Labor

Two percent just isn’t fast enough.

By Matthew Yglesias
Technology
Yahoo’s Small Business Head Amit Kumar Departs CompanyYahoo’s Small Business Head Amit Kumar Departs Company