By NATASHA SINGER
Workers are their own bosses in the sharing economy, but that flexibility also brings much uncertainty — and few of the protections of full-time work.
Published: August 17, 2014 at 12:00AM
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Playing the Numbers in Digital Dating
When the number of options increases, we become maximizers — unsatisfied with those options, and wanting more. On Tinder, we can judge, swipe and date as if there is an unlimited number of matches. When faced with boundless choices, can we ever choose?
August 16, 2014 at 10:31AM
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How I Failed to Become a Drone Pilot
Drones are fun. Let’s just get that out there. The small, semi-affordable aircraft that violate some people’s privacy, hurt others’ faces, and generally cause trouble are super duper fun. They’re also very, very complicated.
August 16, 2014 at 8:12AM
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By NICOLE PERLROTH
The food retailer, based in Minnesota, said that it had been able to prevent the breach from affecting all its locations.
Published: August 16, 2014 at 12:00AM
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By HIROKO TABUCHI
While a potato salad project made crowdfunding look whimsical, recent studies indicate the wisdom of the crowd and the venture capital community is often not that different.
Published: August 15, 2014 at 12:00AM
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By J. D. BIERSDORFER
Plus, how to consolidate online address books.
Published: August 15, 2014 at 12:00AM
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By BRIAN X. CHEN
The young company makes accessories that connect home appliances to the Internet and will help Samsung compete with Google and Apple.
Published: August 14, 2014 at 12:00AM
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En Veracruz hoy una temperatura máxima de 33C. y una mínima de 24C.
Hoy August 16, 2014 at 05:01AM la temperatura es de 24C.
With a high of 92F and a low of 75F.
By DAVID STREITFELD
The dispute between Amazon and Hachette has caused the usually reticent retailer start talking but made the publisher shut up. Some of the best commentary is coming from authors in the middle.
Published: August 15, 2014 at 12:00AM
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By BRIAN X. CHEN
Apple this week said it had for the first time begun storing user data on servers in mainland China. It also barred two potentially harmful chemicals that some factory workers had used during assembly of iPhones and iPads.
Published: August 15, 2014 at 12:00AM
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