Apple convinces Consumer Reports to retest MacBook Pro
Consumer Reports has agreed to give the new MacBook Pro a second look after meeting with Apple and uncovering a software bug that may have caused the inconsistent battery life that led the magazine to withhold its recommendation — a first for an Apple product — reports Ina Fried of Recode. Fried writes, “The magazine […]
Birmingham Business Journal seeks health and tech reporter
The Birmingham Business Journal is seeking a reporter to cover Birmingham’s huge health care community and its ever-growing technology and innovation scene. The ideal candidate will marry strong traditional journalism skills – source building, sharp interviewing techniques, strong analytical and investigative reporting skills, clear writing, document use – with online and social media know-how. Whatever […]
Techdirt being sued by supposed email founder
Techdirt founder Mike Masnick is being sued for $15 million in a libel lawsuit over articles that doubted a man’s claim that he invented email. Eriq Gardner of The Hollywood Reporter writes, “For Techdirt, Masnick writes a wonky tech policy blog that has earned a loyal following for taking strong stances on issues like copyright, net neutrality, security issues […]
FT and Nikkei debut joint journalism fellowship in San Francisco
The Financial Times and Nikkei launched Tuesday a fellowship where two promising journalists, one from each media organization, who will work together on a special project in San Francisco to be published in both the FT and the Nikkei. “I know firsthand the impact fellowship programs have on early career journalists, and I am excited that the […]
Fortune seeks tech writer in San Francisco
Fortune is looking for a sharp, organized, and ambitious journalist to take on the role of technology writer in our San Francisco office. You will: Have experience writing about the world’s most popular technology companies, from Apple and Airbnb to Tesla and Uber. Demonstrate an understanding of the financial deals and dealmakers—from venture capital to […]
Coverage: Snapchat parent is buying augmented reality company
Snap has reportedly made an investment in augmented reality, purchasing the Israeli-based startup Cimagine Media in a deal that’s said to be worth between $30 million to $40 million. Ken Yeung of VentureBeat had the news: Through this purchase, Snap will establish a development center in the Middle East, one where it will eventually employ more […]
Recode’s Swisher: We need to be tougher on companies
Journalists need to be tougher on the companies and other institutions they cover, said Kara Swisher, executive editor and cofounder of Recode: “We just have to be tougher on everybody,” said Swisher. “We do that in podcasts.” Swisher was speaking in a podcast with Recode media reporter Peter Kafka. “We have to stop being so cooperative. […]
CNET launches smart home tool on website
Technology news site CNET has launched Smart Home Matrix, a new site feature that is designed to help consumers navigate smart home technology. Smart Home Matrix is a feature on CNET’s website that lets consumers quickly discover which connected devices work with each other, and what features they provide. CNET’s Smart Home Matrix matches over 100 […]
Recode hires Inc.’s Townsend to cover Google
Recode editor in chief Dan Frommer sent out the following announcement to the staff on Thursday: Recode, I’m excited to announce our newest addition: Tess Townsend will join our team in early January in the San Francisco office. Tess will focus on covering all things Google and Alphabet, plus related topics, and the emerging business of artificial […]
Coverage: Nokia sues Apple alleging patent infringements
Cell phone maker Nokia sued rival Apple again on Wednesday, this time accusing the iPhone maker of violating nearly three dozen of its patents. Eric Auchard and Jussi Rosendahl of Reuters had the news: Nokia’s lawsuits, filed in courts in Dusseldorf, Mannheim and Munich, Germany, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, cover patents […]
