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Iconic font company Monotype is getting acquired by PE firm HGGC for $825M
A new chapter is opening up for Monotype, the font and imaging technology specialist that is associated with some of…
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Tencent brings cloud service to Japan in global push
The world’s largest video game publisher is looking outside its home country for growth. Tencent, the Chinese internet behemoth that…
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Alphabet’s revenue rebounds, easing doubts on growth and boosting shares 8%
(Reuters) — Alphabet shares rose about 8% after the company reported quarterly results that eased investors’ concerns about growth challenges…
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Standard Cognition lands $35M at $535M valuation to battle Amazon Go
EQT Ventures, Initialized Capital, CRV and Y Combinator have fueled Standard Cognition with another $35 million to help retailers battle…
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Airbud raises $4 million to add a voice interface to your website
Amazon’s Alexa ushered in a new dawn of user interfaces, bringing voice into the mix as a viable option. Dozens…
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Formget security lapse exposed thousands of sensitive user-uploaded documents
If you’ve used Formget in the past few years, there’s a good chance we know about it. Formget bills itself…
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Brainly, a crowdsourced homework helper for students, raises $30M to expand in the US
When it comes to turning the wheels of the internet, crowdsourcing is a key component of the engine: the power…
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Strafe raises $3 million for esports companion app and social betting game
The esports company Strafe has raised $3 million for its esports companion app and betting game. The seed funding comes…
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Fitbit and Samsung heart rate monitors may be inaccurate on dark skin
It goes without saying that the performance of a key feature in wearables — heart rate measurement — should be…
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