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Yahoo: Expect Ads On Tumblr To Ramp Up Significantly In 2014 -

After announcing its deal to acquire Tumblr for $1.1 billion, mostly in cash, Yahoo today started to lay out some of the details for how it intends to make use of the property while trying to stick to its promise "not to screw it up.
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Neverware Raises $1M To Keep Schools' Computers Quick Like Lightning -

There is no sadder moment than the one where you realize it’s time to upgrade your computer. The load times are too slow, the battery no longer holds a charge, and it’s just too damn heavy.
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Jolla's Software Chief Says Co-Creation Is What Makes The MeeGo Startup's Phone Hardware So Special -

Jolla has finally taken the wraps off the smartphone hardware that will be paired with its "unlike" Sailfish UI.
TechCrunch  2 hours ago:

Seamless And GrubHub Confirm Merger, GrubHub Co-Founder Maloney To Helm New Company -

Today is turning out to be quite a memorable Monday -- hot on the heels of Yahoo's Tumblr acquisition announcement, online food ordering services GrubHub and Seamless have officially confirmed that the two companies will merge into one as we previously reported.
TechCrunch  4 hours ago:

It's Official: Yahoo Is Buying Tumblr For $1.1B, Vows To Keep It Independent -

Yahoo has now officially confirmed that it is buying blogging platform Tumblr for $1.1 billion mostly in cash, after reports on an impending deal first surfaced last week.
TechCrunch  4 hours ago:

Mobile Payment Startup Payvia Buys Mogreet To Add Messaging-Based Marketing To Its Payment Platform -

Some more consolidation afoot in the worlds of mobile marketing and mobile payments: Payvia, one of the many startups working in the area of carrier-based mobile billing, is buying Mogreet, a mobile marketing company that delivers campaigns via text, video and picture messaging services.
TechCrunch  4 hours ago:

Yet Another TechCity Report Confuses Tech Companies With Web Agencies And Consultants -

A new report commissioned by research giant GfK claims that the growth of the high density cluster of technology companies in East London (dubbed Tech City by the UK government) is being "stunted" by a talent shortage and lack of access to capital.
TechCrunch  5 hours ago:

Alteryx Raises $12M For Data Analytics Platform That Shapes Data Into Apps -

Alteryx has raised $12 million for its business intelligence service designed for data analysts to build tools out of their own internal data and that from third parties.
TechCrunch  5 hours ago:

Mobile Ad Startup Adelphic Hires WPP's Michael Collins As CEO -

Adelphic is announcing that Michael Collins (pictured), previously global CEO at WPP-owned mobile marketing agency Joule, has joined the mobile ad startup as its new chief executive.
TechCrunch  5 hours ago:

Headcast, A Mobile Broadcast Platform For Celebrities' & Brands' Avatars To Talk To Fans, Launches On iOS, Backed By Stephen Fry -

There's no shortage of channels for brands and celebrities to stay in touch with their customers, followers and fans in these socially connected times.