Ars Technicast, Episode 36: How much is software worth, anyway?
What does a free OS X release mean for consumers? We discuss.
Ministry of Innovation / Business of Technology
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Losing a little is the new winning big
Zynga almost breaks even in Q3, but user base still contracts
The company's shares were up 12 percent after a lower-than-expected loss.
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Feature Story
24-hour car race helps automakers design your next hybrid vehicle
Tech behind past Audi and Toyota race cars may already be in your driveway.
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Microsoft posts record Q1 revenue, increased operating income
Windows OEM revenue sharply down, but enterprise sales buoyant.
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Five reasons AT&T shouldn’t be allowed to ditch “monopoly” regulations
"This is not AT&T;'s transition": Americans depend on consumer protection rules.
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Move over Google Glass, here comes $300 competition from France
We're all cyborgs now: at least 11 companies are battling for your face.
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New banner ads push actual Google results to bottom 12% of the screen
Google said it'd never do it, but new ads aren't shy about taking up browser windows.
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More like O$, right?
Why give away OS X Mavericks for free? Because it makes Apple more money
With traditional PC sales down, there's more money in devices and services.
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Why #iphone is banned on Instagram, but #gunforsale is not
Instagram polices its community pretty hard but not in this case.
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Put a cap on it
You don’t want cable data caps—but a former FCC chairman does
It's not too late for caps, according to the cable industry's top lobbyist.
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Nokia brings its biggest Lumias yet, including a Windows RT tablet
New Lumia phones sport 6-inch displays.
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About to go up in smoke
Google Earth narcs on an Oregonian marijuana grower
With freely available satellite images, your huge pot operation is never safe.
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Linux is king *nix of the data center—but Unix may live on forever
Unix servers hit lowest market share ever, but they still have a long future.
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doing business
3D printing loosens CGI’s iron grip on movie special effects
Spun plastic saves time, increases realism, makes Robert Downey Jr. comfortable.
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Take deep, calming breaths
Flowy: Panic attack reduction game wins social tech funding
Idea is to use tech to tackle social problems and challenges.
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The boob tube
Netflix taking another path to your TV—through your cable box
You'll still need a subscription, but there's one less step needed.
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Statistical models can predict a Kickstarter’s success within 4 hours
How people tweet about your Kickstarter matters a lot in this model.
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New York City is getting wireless EV chargers disguised as manholes
Uses resonance charging instead of inductive charging used by phones, tablets.
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From Germany with Love
Thanks to NSA, German e-mail providers see flood of new customers
But remember, they may not be as safe as you think.
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by the way, you still owe me
Square drastically simplifies Internet cash transfers
No verification process, no waiting period; it just needs a debit card number.
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Op-ed: Why my first novel will only cost you $0.99
Take it from the founder of Rhapsody—letting piracy corner a content market is death.
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Target acquired
Need a textbook in a hurry? Startup will send it by drone
Australian textbook rental company launches hexacopter delivery in Sydney.
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It can't go worse than last time
Apple ends year-long search, hires Burberry CEO to head up Apple Stores
The position has been empty since John Browett left last October.
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You got served
Google Fiber now explicitly permits home servers
Commercial servers still off limits, but a business product is in the works.
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hold this for me
A Library of Congress for the Internet? Perma CC gives pages a good home
Authors, publishers can select links for permanent preservation.
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Retina, round two: Apple’s 15-inch 2013 Retina MacBook Pro reviewed
Graphics performance takes a step back even as everything else strides forward.
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Feature Story (2 pages)
24-hour car race helps automakers design your next hybrid vehicle
Tech behind past Audi and Toyota race cars may already be in your driveway.
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Android is open—except for all the good parts.
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