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Money Archive

Archives for December 2014

Technology
Apple to Defend Against iPod Antitrust SuitApple to Defend Against iPod Antitrust Suit
Technology

Allegations say Apple used its software to stifle competition in the digital music market.

By Dawn Chmielewski
Technology
Michele Bachmann Discovers BuzzFeed, Bitcoin Goes to Disney World and MoreMichele Bachmann Discovers BuzzFeed, Bitcoin Goes to Disney World and More
Technology

Plus, who’s still using Ello?

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Retailers Love Holiday E-Commerce Growth, but That Doesn’t Mean It’s ProfitableRetailers Love Holiday E-Commerce Growth, but That Doesn’t Mean It’s Profitable
Technology

Barely profitable in-store sales can quickly become unprofitable online.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
AOL Adds More Video Help by Buying Content Syndicator Vidible for Around $50 MillionAOL Adds More Video Help by Buying Content Syndicator Vidible for Around $50 Million
Technology

Last year AOL spent $405 million on Adap.tv. Now it’s writing checks again.

By Peter Kafka
Media
The GOP aide who said Malia and Sasha Obama lacked “class” just resignedThe GOP aide who said Malia and Sasha Obama lacked “class” just resigned
Media

Elizabeth Lauten, the communications director for Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-TN), stepped down after an ill-considered Facebook post.

By Andrew Prokop
Russia
Russian state TV shows fake video as “proof” US parents indoctrinate kids with gay pornRussian state TV shows fake video as “proof” US parents indoctrinate kids with gay porn
Russia

State-owned Rossiya-1 mistook this obviously satirical viral video as news footage showing life in the US.

By Max Fisher
Technology
Code/red: Samsung’s JK Shin Keeps Job He Was Supposed to LoseCode/red: Samsung’s JK Shin Keeps Job He Was Supposed to Lose
Technology

Plus, Apple shares tank, and Microsoft officially announces the acquisition it accidentally announced last week.

By John Paczkowski
Technology
Reminder: You’re Not Watching Sports Without Cable TVReminder: You’re Not Watching Sports Without Cable TV
Technology

ESPN has just about every game locked up, for years to come.

By Peter Kafka

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