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An Unlikely Pairing - Alphabet May Acquire Hubspot
A recent Reuters report speculated that Alphabet may acquire Boston-based marketing automation company HubSpot in a massive $33 billion deal. However, as Ron Miller outlines in his article for TechCrunch, this potential pairing makes little strategic sense and seems highly unlikely given the current economic climate.
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Yahoo Acquires Artifact, AI-Powered News App From Instagram Co-Founders
In a move to bolster its AI and personalization capabilities, Yahoo announced today that it is acquiring Artifact, the AI-driven news curation app created by Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. The financial terms were not disclosed.
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The Defunct and Strange iGoogle, Google's Forgotten Attempt at Customization
In the late 2000s, Google experimented with a strange and ultimately unsuccessful feature called iGoogle. It allowed users to fully customize the Google homepage with widgets, apps, and even personalized celebrity pages. While it had some novelties, iGoogle’s demise highlighted the challenges of trying to make one-size-fits-all customization work at a massive scale.
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X Gears Up to Take on YouTube with Long-Form Video Smart TV Apps
Elon Musk has his sights set on YouTube’s dominance of the long-form video space. The billionaire confirmed that X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, will soon allow users to watch videos directly on their smart TVs through a new dedicated app.
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X Releases Articles, a Long-Form Publishing Feature
In the latest move to transform X (formerly Twitter) into a more comprehensive publishing platform, the company has launched a new long-form post format called “Articles” aimed at writers and creators. The new feature, currently limited to Premium+ subscribers and verified organizations, allows users to publish extended articles with rich formatting, embedded media, and customization options akin to blogging platforms like WordPress or Medium.
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TikTok Faces Existential Threat as Congress Pushes for Ban | Congress Flooded With Calls
The viral video-sharing app TikTok is facing an unprecedented challenge to its existence in the United States. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing forward with legislation that would effectively ban the Chinese-owned platform unless its parent company ByteDance divests itself of all ownership stakes.
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Seeking Profitability, Spotify Renews Rogan But Ends Exclusivity
Spotify has renewed its licensing deal with controversial podcaster Joe Rogan in a multi-year agreement worth an estimated $250 million. However, unlike the previous deal which made Rogan’s show exclusive to Spotify, the new deal allows Rogan’s show to expand to other platforms.
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Google Retires Its Cache Link
Google has officially removed the cache link from its search results, marking the end of an iconic Google feature that has been around for over 20 years.
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The End of an Era... Radio Republic is Closing Its Doors
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Radio Republic, the podcast hosting platform I have used, is shutting down on March 31st, 2024. As a podcaster, I am disappointed to see them go, as Radio Republic offered an easy-to-use platform for hosting my show. Their free plan provided all the basic tools needed - a site to host my episodes, stats on downloads, and simplicity in publishing new episodes. While the platform had its limitations, it was perfect for hobbyists and smaller shows just starting out like mine.
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Duck GoGo or DuckDuckGo? A startup guide to private internet search.
In the age of data privacy concerns, search engines that don’t track user information have become increasingly popular. DuckDuckGo is confused with Duck GoGo, something that doesn’t exist so take not of its name. It had emerged as user-friendly alternatives to data-mining giants like Google or Bing. But what exactly do they offer, and how are startups and small businesses using them? This guide breaks down the key differences and use cases.