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Verizon confirms plans to acquire Yahoo's Internet business for $4.83B in cash; deal excludes some IP, stakes in Alibaba and Yahoo Japan — Transaction will create a new rival in mobile media technology reaching over 1B users* with an unrivaled roster of the world's most beloved brands
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Marissa Mayer says she plans to stay at Yahoo but does not specify for how long, in company wide email — Today is a big day for Yahoo! This is the email that I sent to Yahoos around the world today. Given the interest around our journey to this point, I wanted to share more about today's announcement.
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| Kara Swisher / Recode: |
Interview with AOL's Tim Armstrong on why he pushed Verizon to buy Yahoo, integration between the companies, and Mayer's probable departure — The new majordomo of the combined unit says there's new structure to come — Today, in an interview after the deal that everyone knew was coming …
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Google Maps gets a cleaner look, highlights busy areas of interest with orange shading, changes color scheme to differentiate between natural/man-made objects — The real world is changing every second and Google Maps is changing with it. Most often these changes happen behind the scenes … | Daisuke Wakabayashi / Wall Street Journal: |
Sources: Apple taps Bob Mansfield to oversee car project — Highly regarded executive helped bring to market many of Apple's signature products — Apple Inc. has tapped a highly-regarded senior executive who helped bring to market many of Apple's signature products to oversee …
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| Sarah Perez / TechCrunch: |
Twitter tries to explain itself as a breaking news destination in new marketing campaign — Do you have to tweet to use Twitter? Is Twitter a social network? Many people still think so because the company has failed to properly position itself - and its broader use cases - to the general public throughout the years.
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Updated Google phone app warns about incoming spam calls on Nexus and Android One devices when caller ID is enabled — No one enjoys getting random, unwanted phone calls, especially on their mobile phone. Thankfully Google is doing something about it, at least for Nexus and Android One users.| Cecilia Kang / New York Times: |
Amazon partners with British govt. to test drones beyond the line of sight and to determine whether a single operator can command multiple drones simultaneously — WASHINGTON — Amazon has partnered with the British government to significantly expand drone testing, a move that could allow … | Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: |
Confirmed: Hailo sells 60% of company to Daimler as it merges with MyTaxi — Some more movement and consolidation is afoot in the on-demand transportation industry, specifically in Europe. Today, Hailo is announcing that it has sold 60% of its company to Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler … | Steve Kondik / CyanogenMod: |
Cyanogen founder says CyanogenMod will not be shelved, dismisses rumors of “pivot” to apps, will provide more information soon — I wanted to quickly address the circus of misinformation which has sprung up recently, particularly for everyone who uses CM or has been involved with the project.
| Tom Warren / The Verge: |
Windows 10 Anniversary Update brings minor tweaks like improved Windows Ink support, Edge extensions, dark theme and other UI refinements, new Skype app, more — In just a few short days, Microsoft will be celebrating Windows 10's first birthday. It has been a busy year that has seen … | CBS News: |
FBI is investigating suspected Russian hack of DNC, which led to an email trove on WikiLeaks — WASHINGTON — The FBI confirmed Monday that it's investigating the hack involving Democratic National Committee (DNC) emails. — “The FBI is investigating a cyber intrusion involving the DNC …
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