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Yahoo's acquisition merry-go-round continues
by
Katie Long
Jul 5, 2013
With July comes three more investments: Bignoggins Productions, Qwiki and Xobni.
Yahoo will give you your name back
Jun 13, 2013
Yahoo is giving you a shot at reclaiming your good name. It’s shutting down accounts that have been dormant for more than a year, meaning a pile of usernames will soon be available for the taking in mid-July.
Why PRISM is powered by private-sector technology
by
David Gura
Jun 10, 2013
The government began using the so-called “Hadoop” software for data collection, even after launching a $16 billion project to come up with its own way to manage 'big data.'
Why companies are hot for Hulu
by
Noel King
May 27, 2013
As focus shifts to Internet video as a profit model, Yahoo has its eyes on Hulu. But it needs to get in line. DirecTV, Time Warner Cable, and at least three private equity firms also hope to acquire the subscription-based video service.
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New York tech scene celebrates Tumblr purchase
by
Molly Wood
May 21, 2013
Members of the New York City's tech scene are celebrating the announcement that Yahoo will buy the NY-based blogging service Tumblr.
Yahoo spends a cool billion on cool
by
Queena Kim
May 20, 2013
Marissa Mayer is looking to the Tumblr acquisition to help change the DNA of Yahoo, from old and tired to young and hip.
The steps to making Tumblr a moneymaker
May 20, 2013
How does Yahoo plan to sell ads to turn Tumblr into a profitable acquisition?
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For public good, not for profit.
Yahoo buys Tumblr for $1.1 billion to get hip
by
Nancy Marshall-Genzer
and Katie Long
May 20, 2013
Yahoo buys Tumblr in an effort to reach a younger audience.
Yahoo plus tumblr equals...Yumblr?
by
Molly Wood
May 20, 2013
Yahoo's Tumblr acquisition is a big part the mission for new CEO Marissa Mayer -- a mission to make the aging Internet company cool again.
Has Marissa Mayer's acquire-to-hire strategy for Yahoo paid off?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Katie Long
Apr 16, 2013
Since becoming Yahoo CEO last summer, Marissa Mayer has embarked on a takeover strategy: Buy companies to get their talent. As Yahoo reports earnings, we find out if it worked.