Divya Gugnani is the CEO and founder of BehindtheBurner.com, an emerging culinary media brand that creates expert-based content about food, wine, mixology, and nutrition.
Google's Monopoly Play
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Douglas Rushkoff, a professor of media studies at The New School University and producer and correspondent for the PBS Frontline Digital Nation project, is the author of numerous books, including Cyberia, ScreenAgers, Media Virus, and, most recently, Life Inc.
The Apple-Google war has entered a new front: cell phones. Douglas Rushkoff on how control of a company called AdMob will determine what messages pop up on your mobile device.
The iTunes Killer Heads to the U.S.
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Nicholas Ciarelli is the former publisher of Think Secret, an Apple news Web site. He currently works on the product team at The Daily Beast.
Seven million people use Spotify to play songs for free, completely legally—but most of them are overseas. Nicholas Ciarelli reports on how its 26-year-old CEO aims to conquer America.
The iPhone Becomes a Bully
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Douglas Rushkoff, a professor of media studies at The New School University and producer and correspondent for the PBS Frontline Digital Nation project, is the author of numerous books, including Cyberia, ScreenAgers, Media Virus, and, most recently, Life Inc.
Apple sued the Google phone’s creator yesterday, citing patent infringement. Douglas Rushkoff on Steve Jobs’ dilemma: How do you become the standard if you attack those who adopt it?
Best of Milan Fashion Week
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Isabel Wilkinson is an assistant editor at The Daily Beast.
Dolce & Gabbana reveals racy underwear, Prada debuts Victoria's Secret models, and Versace goes super-short. VIEW OUR GALLERY of the best looks from Milan.
The 10 Raciest iPhone Apps
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This week Apple removed thousands of naughty iPhone apps from its store, claiming they were inappropriate. Wonder what Steve Jobs might be protecting you from? The Daily Beast has collected 10 of the best.
A-List Buddhists
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Tiger Woods says his faith will be an important part of his recovery. From Kate Hudson to Keanu Reeves to Orlando Bloom, VIEW OUR GALLERY of Hollywood's Buddha-ful People.
How the iPad Could Kill Newspapers
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Richard J. Tofel is the general manager of ProPublica and the author of Restless Genius: Barney Kilgore, The Wall Street Journal, and the Invention of Modern Journalism.
Apple's latest device has been heralded as a savior for print journalism. But if it drives readers even further away from old-fashioned newsprint, it could inadvertently send revenues into freefall.
At AIDS Benefit, Stars Remember Natasha Richardson
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As Fashion Week kicked off, Natasha Richardson’s mother, Vanessa Redgrave, joined Lady Gaga, Meryl Streep, and other A-listers to celebrate the late actress’ life and raise money for amFAR, the AIDS research foundation.
The Great E-book War
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Nicholas Ciarelli is the former publisher of Think Secret, an Apple news Web site. He currently works on the product team at The Daily Beast.
Books were pulled from Amazon this week in a dispute with publishers over the price of e-books. Nicholas Ciarelli on why the book industry is making the same mistake as the record labels.
January 30: The Week in Viral Videos
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From MadTV’s iPad prophecy and an epic “save the date,” to a Brendan Fraser remix and a racy music video starring Scott Brown’s wife, watch the buzziest viral videos of the week.
The Week in Culture
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Rachel Syme is the former culture editor of The Daily Beast and now writes regularly about the arts.
This week, the iPad finally appeared, Ugly Betty met its maker, and Justin Timberlake belted one out for Haiti. VIEW OUR GALLERY.
Apple's Mac Killer Unveiled
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Douglas Rushkoff, a professor of media studies at The New School University and producer and correspondent for the PBS Frontline Digital Nation project, is the author of numerous books, including Cyberia, ScreenAgers, Media Virus, and, most recently, Life Inc.
Today Steve Jobs finally presented his highly anticipated new tablet computer, the iPad. Douglass Rushkoff on how it could cannibalize Apple’s own product line—and make your Mac obsolete.
Steve Jobs: Flip-Flopper
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Alan Deutschman is the author of The Second Coming of Steve Jobs. His most recent book is Walk the Walk: The #1 Rule for Real Leaders.
The Apple founder will unveil his company's latest innovation today. But Jobs was against the iSlate before he was for it. His biographer, Alan Deutschman, on his shrewd spin-shifting.
Obama Needs a Killer App
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Lee Siegel is The Daily Beast's senior columnist. He publishes widely on culture and politics and is the author of three books: Falling Upwards: Essays in Defense of the Imagination; Not Remotely Controlled: Notes on Television; and, most recently, Against the Machine: How the Web Is Reshaping Culture And Commerce—And Why It Matters. In 2002, he received a National Magazine Award for reviews and criticism.
If only passing legislation were as easy as introducing new products from Apple. Lee Siegel on how Steve Jobs is ruining politics.
Apple's 9 Biggest Flops
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Think that Apple, with its new tablet, can do no wrong? A look back at some of the company’s misfires may change your mind. WATCH VIDEOS of hilarious commercials for Apple’s biggest flops.
2010's Coolest Gadgets
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A revolutionary e-reader. A 3-D television. High-def Skype. Last night's CES conference unveiled the gadgets that will change technology—and your day-to-day life—in the coming year.
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Peter Beinart, senior political writer for The Daily Beast, is associate professor of journalism and political science at City University of New York and a senior fellow at the New America Foundation. His new book, The Icarus Syndrome: A History of American Hubris, will be published by HarperCollins in June. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
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