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Yahoo Acquires Dapper for Creative Ad Creation
Yahoo! is acquiring Dapper, a company providing dynamic display ad creation and optimization. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Already a powerhouse in display ads, one would wonder at Yahoo’s decision to take on another purchase towards its existing strong suit. Turns out, Dapper’s technology will enable a faster ad creation process, automating ...
Millennial Media Updates Android, iPhone Ad Network: Access to More OS Features
Millennial Media has updated its software developer kits for Android and iOS (Android SDK 3.6.1 and iPhone SDK 4.0.4, respectively), improving experience and performance. One point to note is the increased access to a number of OS features, for more integrated marketing campaigns. See here for more details. This marks the fourth SDK release for ...
Microsoft Tablet Expected by Christmas, Part of Larger Cloud Initiative
Over the summer, Microsoft hinted at a tablet offering by the end of the year. A recent comment from Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer reiterates that promise, as we can expect to see a tablet from the software giant by Christmas. “You’ll see new slates with Windows on them. You’ll see them this Christmas,” he said ...
Nokia Loses Another VP, Meego Still On Track
Nokia was already having a rough time with it’s rebranding efforts, as its new N8 phones met luke warm reviews. And today another VP leaves; Ari Jaaksi resigned from Nokia last week. On the tail of two board members leaving, and Nokia’s radical chief change, Nokia’s finding itself in even steeper struggle. Jaaksi headed the ...
Viewdle Gets $10M to Add Facial Recognition to Your Smartphone
Image recognition is going to be an important part of technology in the coming years, especially when it comes to recognizing faces. Viewdle, an image recognition service, has announced a $10 million round of investment today, with backers including Best Buy, BlackBerry, Qualcomm and Anthem Venture Partners. Viewdle is looking to change the facial recognition ...
Skype Finally Comes to Android
Skype has finally made its way to Android OS, following the Apple iOS launch earlier this year. The VoIP app will work over WiFi and 3G, for Android devices 2.1 and higher. This marks an important step in Skype’s growth and development, especially for mobile audiences that have been anxious for a complete, official and ...
TabbedOut Nabs $2M for Check-Outs
TabbedOut, the mobile tool that lets you pay bar and restaurant tabs, has landed a $2.05 million Series A round of funding, from New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA). The Austin startup began with a $750k angel round, bringing its total amount of funding to $2.8 million. As part of the funding agreement, NEA General Partner ...
Qualcomm Shuts Down FLO TV, Promotes Augmented Reality Apps with Android Contest
When one door shuts, another opens. It looks like Qualcomm is shutting down its direct-to-consumer television service, FLO TV, according to reports at Engadget. The subscription service came with its own device, which was sold at retailers like Best Buy. But the lack of traction and slew of free and premium alternatives diminished the need ...
Good For Dick. Twitter CEO Evan Williams Hands Over the Reigns.
More executive shake-up news today, as Twitter chief Evan Williams hands over the CEO title to Dick Costolo, the company’s existing COO. Williams isn’t leaving Twitter for yet another project–he just wants to focus on Twitter’s products. It’s an interesting but fitting move for Williams, as Twitter has reached a point of financial promise and ...
Twitter Promoted Accounts Go Live, Along with More Metrics for Money-making
Twitter has officially launched Promoted Accounts, the latest in its updated site features for interacting (and marketing) on the site. Announced last week, Promoted Accounts is an extension of Promoted Tweets, which Twitter put out on the market last April. Twitter Accounts is an algorithm-based recommendation tool, that delivers targeted content to users. Accounts are ...
