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With WhatsApp, Facebook Bought $15 Billion Worth of 'Goodwill'

Mark Zuckerberg says the social network's acquisitions need a billion users to become "interesting to turn into businesses"

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Personal Technology

Microsoft's Band Strives to Watch You More Closely
The fitness accessory and its companion app, Health, take a more-is-more approach to user data
Transportation

Orbital's Soviet Rocket Engines Had Already Been Slated for Retirement
Even before a rocket launch explosion, Orbital Science had decided to replace its 1960s-era Russian engines
Currencies

CurrentC's Data Breach Adds to Awful Week for Apple Pay Rival
Things were bad for the Wal-Mart-backed payments app before hackers gained access to the e-mail addresses of CurrentC's pilot users
Personal Technology

Check Out What the iPhone Would Look Like With the Apple Watch UI
Independent developer Lucas Menge took it upon himself to adapt the smartwatch's home screen for the iPhone
Science & Research

Launch Failure Doesn't Shake NASA's Faith in Orbital's Antares Rocket
Orbital Sciences says it will figure out what happened with its Antares rocket on Oct. 28 and will keep flying its ISS missions for NASA
Science & Research

Australia's Koalas Have Chlamydia. Now There's Hope for a Vaccine
The population of Australia's iconic—and sexually voracious—marsupials is threatened by chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease
Science & Research

Ebola Treatment Successes in U.S. Haven't Eased Fear of Missteps
The scrambling in the first days after Dallas health-care workers developed Ebola has led to a political sideshow that may do more to incite fear…
Entertainment

The FCC Wants to Let Aereo Become a Cable Service
Aereo says a recent proposal by the FCC is a huge step forward for customers, but the economics of Internet television are still really difficult
Entertainment

Manuel Noriega: Too Villainous to Win Call of Duty Lawsuit
The former Panamanian dictator has lost his case against the maker of Call of Duty
Apple

It's Official: T-Mobile Won the iPhone 6 Launch
In October, more than two customers joined T-Mobile from a competitor for every customer that left it
Design

The Problem With Swash, Whirlpool's New Not-Quite-Laundry System
It's a brilliant bit of engineering, but the Swash is also expensive and bulky, and it doesn't really clean your clothes
Education Business

What MIT Can Teach Colleges About Becoming an Economic Powerhouse
Most universities struggle to get research out of their labs and into the marketplace
Apps & Software

Taco Bell's New Order-Ahead App Sharpens the Digital Up-Sell
The Yum! Brands chain hopes customers will make additional purchases when they order fast food via the Taco Bell app
Science & Research

12,000 Steps to Being More Creative at Work
Research suggests that the more you move, the more creative you are

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Personal Technology

Microsoft's Band Strives to Watch You More Closely
The fitness accessory and its companion app, Health, take a more-is-more approach to user data
Currencies

CurrentC's Data Breach Adds to Awful Week for Apple Pay Rival
Things were bad for the Wal-Mart-backed payments app before hackers gained access to the e-mail addresses of CurrentC's pilot users
Apple

It's Official: T-Mobile Won the iPhone 6 Launch
In October, more than two customers joined T-Mobile from a competitor for every customer that left it
Why Only 1 in 20 Germans Uses a Credit Card
Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Today’s “BWest Byte” is 1 out of 20, for the number of Germans who have a credit card. Bloomberg’s Cory Johnson discusses on…
Apps & Software

With WhatsApp, Facebook Bought $15 Billion Worth of 'Goodwill'
Mark Zuckerberg says the social network's acquisitions need a billion users to become "interesting to turn into businesses"
Science & Research

Launch Failure Doesn't Shake NASA's Faith in Orbital's Antares Rocket
Orbital Sciences says it will figure out what happened with its Antares rocket on Oct. 28 and will keep flying its ISS missions for NASA
Design

The Problem With Swash, Whirlpool's New Not-Quite-Laundry System
It's a brilliant bit of engineering, but the Swash is also expensive and bulky, and it doesn't really clean your clothes
Why Rite Aid and CVS Stopped Taking Apple Pay
The drugstore chains are part of a group of retailers that are pushing an alternative payment system
Google

Amazon's Fire Stick Is a Challenge to Google and a Threat to Roku
The Chromecast clone furthers the trend of lower prices for streaming players
Entertainment

The FCC Wants to Let Aereo Become a Cable Service
Aereo says a recent proposal by the FCC is a huge step forward for customers, but the economics of Internet television are still really difficult
Science & Research

For $100,000, You Can Clone Your Dog
Sooam Biotech brings cloning to China, has plans to save Korean cattle, and will clone your pet dog for $100,000
Apple

iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Review: Big vs. Extremely Big
Apple's new phones might be the best phones ever
For $2,400 a Year, You Can Be Special, Too
The Battery, a posh members-only establishment in San Francisco, is now a tech hub
Management

The Truth About Tinder and Women Is Even Worse Than You Think
The lawsuit by Whitney Wolfe, a co-founder, alleges all sorts of immature shenanigans
Fashion

Can the Internet Help Women Feel Better About Their Breasts?
Some well-funded startups are betting the Internet can help reinvent shopping's least pleasant experience: the bra fitting

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Apple

It's Official: T-Mobile Won the iPhone 6 Launch
In October, more than two customers joined T-Mobile from a competitor for every customer that left it
Google

Amazon's Fire Stick Is a Challenge to Google and a Threat to Roku
The Chromecast clone furthers the trend of lower prices for streaming players
Apps & Software

Taco Bell's New Order-Ahead App Sharpens the Digital Up-Sell
The Yum! Brands chain hopes customers will make additional purchases when they order fast food via the Taco Bell app
Why Rite Aid and CVS Stopped Taking Apple Pay
The drugstore chains are part of a group of retailers that are pushing an alternative payment system
Apps & Software

With WhatsApp, Facebook Bought $15 Billion Worth of 'Goodwill'
Mark Zuckerberg says the social network's acquisitions need a billion users to become "interesting to turn into businesses"
Design

The Problem With Swash, Whirlpool's New Not-Quite-Laundry System
It's a brilliant bit of engineering, but the Swash is also expensive and bulky, and it doesn't really clean your clothes
Why Only 1 in 20 Germans Uses a Credit Card
Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Today’s “BWest Byte” is 1 out of 20, for the number of Germans who have a credit card. Bloomberg’s Cory Johnson discusses on…
Food & Drink

Home-Cooked Meals From the Cloud
Mobile food startups are moving beyond delivery into food prep
Currencies

CurrentC's Data Breach Adds to Awful Week for Apple Pay Rival
Things were bad for the Wal-Mart-backed payments app before hackers gained access to the e-mail addresses of CurrentC's pilot users
Science & Research

Launch Failure Doesn't Shake NASA's Faith in Orbital's Antares Rocket
Orbital Sciences says it will figure out what happened with its Antares rocket on Oct. 28 and will keep flying its ISS missions for NASA
Science & Research

For $100,000, You Can Clone Your Dog
Sooam Biotech brings cloning to China, has plans to save Korean cattle, and will clone your pet dog for $100,000
Entertainment

Manuel Noriega: Too Villainous to Win Call of Duty Lawsuit
The former Panamanian dictator has lost his case against the maker of Call of Duty
Personal Technology

Microsoft's Band Strives to Watch You More Closely
The fitness accessory and its companion app, Health, take a more-is-more approach to user data
Profiles

Thync Lets You Give Your Mind a Jolt
The Khosla Ventures-backed startup uses app-directed electric charges to stimulate a user's brain
Health Care

Australia's CSL Wants to Make Your Flu Shots
Melbourne's CSL, a major supplier of flu vaccine in Australia, is buying Novartis's flu vaccine business for $275 million. The deal makes CSL the…

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Apple

It's Official: T-Mobile Won the iPhone 6 Launch
In October, more than two customers joined T-Mobile from a competitor for every customer that left it
Why Rite Aid and CVS Stopped Taking Apple Pay
The drugstore chains are part of a group of retailers that are pushing an alternative payment system
Google

Amazon's Fire Stick Is a Challenge to Google and a Threat to Roku
The Chromecast clone furthers the trend of lower prices for streaming players
Currencies

CurrentC's Data Breach Adds to Awful Week for Apple Pay Rival
Things were bad for the Wal-Mart-backed payments app before hackers gained access to the e-mail addresses of CurrentC's pilot users
Science & Research

Launch Failure Doesn't Shake NASA's Faith in Orbital's Antares Rocket
Orbital Sciences says it will figure out what happened with its Antares rocket on Oct. 28 and will keep flying its ISS missions for NASA
Entertainment

Manuel Noriega: Too Villainous to Win Call of Duty Lawsuit
The former Panamanian dictator has lost his case against the maker of Call of Duty
Startups Find Room to Run on Crowded Social Web
Design

The Problem With Swash, Whirlpool's New Not-Quite-Laundry System
It's a brilliant bit of engineering, but the Swash is also expensive and bulky, and it doesn't really clean your clothes
Apps & Software

Taco Bell's New Order-Ahead App Sharpens the Digital Up-Sell
The Yum! Brands chain hopes customers will make additional purchases when they order fast food via the Taco Bell app
Personal Technology

Microsoft's Band Strives to Watch You More Closely
The fitness accessory and its companion app, Health, take a more-is-more approach to user data
Apple

Why Retailers Will Love the Apple Pay Era
Apple Pay promises to be an excellent tool for separating shoppers and their money
Entertainment

The FCC Wants to Let Aereo Become a Cable Service
Aereo says a recent proposal by the FCC is a huge step forward for customers, but the economics of Internet television are still really difficult
Science & Research

For $100,000, You Can Clone Your Dog
Sooam Biotech brings cloning to China, has plans to save Korean cattle, and will clone your pet dog for $100,000
Apps & Software

With WhatsApp, Facebook Bought $15 Billion Worth of 'Goodwill'
Mark Zuckerberg says the social network's acquisitions need a billion users to become "interesting to turn into businesses"
Apps & Software

Browsing the Web Will Become More Like Using an App
The future of Web browsers isn't what it used to be