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The media world has changed so much that the New Republic, the Washington Post and the New York Times can never be what they once were, no matter who holds the purse strings and no matter who is in charge of editorial. But we do still need institutions that take seriously the mission of informing and debating, of reporting events and exchanging ideas – and we need them to be integrated into the way that people consume and participate in news. To get there, the marriages between owners and editors – between technologists and journalists – need to learn to operate on mutual respect. Putting technology to use for journalism needs not two distinct cultures but a new and unified one.

According to Steve Hammer, a trading educator and founder of HFT Alert in Santa Barbara, California, which monitors algorithmic trading, around 300 stocks were showing a higher price traffic beginning about 9:50 a.m. EST, suggesting that institutions are pursuing a sell program.

LOS ANGELES—If the whole world lived on YouTube, this would be the most star-studded set in LA. My Drunk Kitchen’s Hannah Hart is in full costume lining up to hit her mark; vlogger Tyler Oakley is waiting in the wings; the animatronic “Devil Baby” prop is even here. And we’re about to find out if W.C. Fields’ adage “never work with children or animals” is true because the little girl from the “Sadie doesn’t want her brother to grow up” video has to scream on cue.

The MLB Advanced Media deal has fueled speculation that Berkes could be fired or demoted as early as this week. HBO declined to comment on Berkes’ future at the company. [Update: Berkes has resigned.] A spokesperson provided the following statement to Fortune:

Police in Sweden carried out a raid in Stockholm today, seizing servers, computers, and other equipment. At the same time The Pirate Bay and several other torrent-related sites disappeared offline. Although no official statement has been made, TF sources confirm action against TPB.

San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon announced Tuesday afternoon that he had joined with his Los Angeles counterpart in filing a lawsuit accusing Uber of "making false or misleading statements to consumers and for engaging in a variety of business practices which violate California law." Gascon said the city had settled with Uber rival Lyft, also based in San Francisco, for $500,000.

It looks like Apple will indeed be cashing in on Bose speakers and headphones sales in time for the remainder of the holiday shopping season. Yesterday rumors surfaced that Apple was readying its retail stores to carry Bose products once again, and today 9to5Mac has confirmed that Bose products, including the very popular SoundLink III/ Mini Bluetooth speakers, will once again be sold by Apple alongside its Beats-branded speakers and headphones that it acquired for $3 billion earlier this year…

The company is using hundreds of computers in Asia to execute what’s known as a denial of service attack on sites where its pilfered data is available, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

So far this year, The Wirecutter and The Sweethome have researched 54,000 holiday deals. They’ve found that only a bit more than 300 of them — less than 1 percent — are worth your time. “When we find a deal that we think is good, it’s a needle in a haystack,” Ms. Cheng said. “We’re super-excited when that happens.”

YouTube is testing a GIF sharing option

Canadian court rules that police officers can search cell phones without warrant during arrest

Sony Was Also Hacked a Year Ago but Didn’t Say Anything

RT @Techmeme: Google Fit update includes 100 new activities, offline step tracking for Android Wear

RT @Techmeme: Google Fit update includes 100 new activities, offline step tracking for Android Wear

RT @Techmeme: Stolen Sony emails reveal scheming by MPAA, movie studios against Google in "Project Goliath"

RT @Techmeme: Stolen Sony emails reveal scheming by MPAA, movie studios against Google in "Project Goliath"

Verizon Voice Cypher, the product introduced on Thursday with the encryption company Cellcrypt, offers business and government customers end-to-end encryption for voice calls on iOS, Android, or BlackBerry devices equipped with a special app. The encryption software provides secure communications for people speaking on devices with the app, regardless of their wireless carrier, and it can also connect to an organization's secure phone system.

RT @NewYorker: Some of the most memorable tech quotes of 2014:

Every year, we reflect on the moments that made us laugh, smile from ear to ear, or stay gripped to our screens in our annual Year in Search. In 2014, we were struck by the death of a beloved comedian, and watched news unfold about a horrific plane crash and a terrifying disease. We were captivated by the beautiful game, and had fun with birds, a bucket of ice, and a frozen princess.

Staples, the big-box office supplies retailer, now accepts Apple Pay at its 1,400 United States locations. Chain grocers like Winn-Dixie and Albertsons take it, too. And on Friday, Amway Center, the home to the Orlando Magic basketball team, will accept Apple Pay at many of its retail and food and beverage stands during games.

Lastly, all of this brilliant creativity courtesy of Apple’s products is slightly undermined by the disclaimer across the advert that “additional hardware is required”. And software. Basically, buying GarageBand is on you, kid.

Where does Apple's money come from? Mostly from iPhones. But the company also gets some money from Macs and iPads. Our graphics team made this infographic to explain Apple's business.

Why United Is Giving Every Flight Attendant a New iPhone 6

Phone companies would like to cut your landline cord for you

RT @Techmeme: After Google News shutdown, external traffic to Spanish media sites plummets (@mathewi)

RT @Techmeme: After Google News shutdown, external traffic to Spanish media sites plummets (@mathewi)

RT @SFGate: Silly or serious? Why @CNN's list of "28 Internet acronyms parents should know" is weak:

RT @SFGate: Silly or serious? Why @CNN's list of "28 Internet acronyms parents should know" is weak:

Ars was briefly hacked yesterday; here’s what we know