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Google discloses it paid $966 million for Waze

(AP)—Google says that it paid $966 million to buy online mapping service Waze, six weeks after closing the deal.

Business

Jul 26, 2013

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Twitter buys TweetDeck for reported $40M to $50M

Twitter has bought TweetDeck, a London-based startup that helps people read, write and organize the short messages posted on the online network - and will keep the service going.

Internet

May 25, 2011

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A revolution in cross-linguistic research

In his new book, "The Comparative Method of Language Acquisition Research" (University of Chicago Press), Associate Professor of Linguistics Clifton Pye introduces a revolutionary method for crosslinguistic research.

Social Sciences

Dec 5, 2017

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Yahoo tries to get more fashionable with Polyvore purchase

Yahoo is buying style-tip specialist Polyvore in its latest attempt to become a more fashionable place to advertise.

Business

Aug 1, 2015

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Zynga stock sinks after lowered 2012 outlook

(AP)—Troubled Zynga's stock is trading near its lowest level ever Friday after the online game maker behind "FarmVille" forecast a third quarter loss amid weak demand for its Web-based games. It's also taking a hefty charge ...

Business

Oct 5, 2012

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App clash: Instagram shuts off Twitter feature

The smartphone app Instagram turned off a feature Wednesday that allowed easier photo viewing for Twitter users, in a move that pushes the two popular tech platforms farther apart.

Internet

Dec 5, 2012

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LivingSocial buys France's Dealissime.com

Online bargain site LivingSocial is buying French daily deal site Dealissime.com in a bid to take on Groupon in France.

Business

Jun 1, 2011

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New Dish CEO: More acquisitions on horizon

(AP) -- Joe Clayton, the incoming chief executive of Dish Network Corp., said Thursday that more acquisitions are on the horizon as the satellite TV provider pieces together a "new video model" to compete other pay TV operators ...

Business

May 19, 2011

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