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The Interview starring James Franco and Seth Rogen opened in 331 mostly independent theaters and on streaming sites Christmas Day. It's estimated to rake in $4 million in its opening weekend. Marcus Ingram/Getty Images hide caption
Friday
The app-based car service Uber has had a big year for business -- and controversy. Ariel Zambelich/NPR hide caption
As Uber Expands, It Asks Cities For Forgiveness Instead Of Permission
Tuesday
Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton says the computer hacking against his company is "the worst cyberattack in U.S. history." Experts say other attacks have affected more people. David McNew/Reuters/Landov hide caption
Is Sony Hack Really 'The Worst' In U.S. History, As CEO Claims?
Monday
Startup Better Finance is offering lease-to-own programs for high-end smartphones. But some customers say that retail stores, such as MetroPCS, aren't always clear about the lease terms up front. Larry W. Smith/EPA/Landov hide caption
What You Need To Know About Subprime Lending For Smartphones
Saturday
Sony Pictures was forced to cancel the release of its film The Interview this week after the hacking group, Guardians of Peace, threatened theaters that planned to screen the movie. AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Monday
Ride-hailing services like Uber have changed ground transportation for both passengers and drivers. As Uber rapidly grows, it becomes more difficult for its drivers to keep up with the hustle. David Ramos/Getty Images hide caption
Hustle Behind The Wheel: What It's Like To Be An Uber Driver
Sunday
Gaza Sky Geeks, a startup accelerator, is drawing interest and crowdfunding from around the region and the world. Gaza Sky Geeks hide caption
Saturday
Instagram topped Twitter in active users in its latest count. Spencer Platt/Getty Images hide caption
Monday
German-American game developer Ralph Baer shows the prototype of the first games console which was invented by him during a press conference on the Games Convention Online in Leipzig, Germany in 2009. Baer died on Saturday. He was 92. Jens Wolf/DPA /Landov hide caption
Saturday
Sony Pictures is still investigating who hacked its systems and leaked sensitive information, including unreleased films. Frederic J. Brown/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
Tuesday
Microsoft's Clip Art has come to an end. Microsoft Office hide caption
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While viral videos are a common feature of modern Internet life, recently a few audio clips, including sounds from a comet, have become popular. Underwood & Underwood/Corbis hide caption
Did You Hear? Going Viral No Longer Just For Videos, Memes
Saturday
The Moto G became a success for Motorola and challenged what low-cost Android phones could be. Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images hide caption
Tuesday
Jana Rich is one of Silicon Valley's top executive recruiters. Anthony Cruz/OZY hide caption