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Yahoo acquires cross-platform gaming company PlayerScale

Agence France-Presse | Friday May 24, 2013

Since former Google executive Marissa Mayer became chief at Yahoo! in July of last year, the company has racked up a series of acquisitions.

A flashy bet for Yahoo on a shift in social media

Jenna Wortham, The New York Times | Thursday May 23, 2013

Yahoo's $1.1 billion-proposed acquisition of Tumblr is a huge coup for the young founder of the even younger startup and a splashy move by Marissa Mayer to shake up her company.

Yahoo's acquisition saga from Geocities to Tumblr

Reuters | Tuesday May 21, 2013

Yahoo Inc announced on Monday it would shell out $1.1 billion to buy blogging service Tumblr, in a bid to revitalise its brand and attract a younger generation of users.

Tumblr fans get sassy on Yahoo takeover news

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 21, 2013

Tumblr lovers were quick to express ire in trademark sassy posts Monday after news that Yahoo is buying the blogging platform in a $1.1 billion deal.

6 things Marissa Mayer has done to make Yahoo cool again

Assoicated Press | Tuesday May 21, 2013

Yahoo Inc. lured Marissa Mayer from Google in July to become its fifth CEO in as many years. Here are some of the milestones on her watch:

Mom's advice to quit school got Tumblr's founder started

Jenna Wortham and Nick Bilton, The New York Times | Tuesday May 21, 2013

David Karp never finished high school or enrolled in college. Instead, he played a significant role in several technology startups before founding Tumblr.

Mom's advice to quit school got Tumblr's founder started

Jenna Wortham and Nick Bilton, The New York Times | Tuesday May 21, 2013

When David Karp was 14, he was clearly a bright teenager. Quiet, somewhat reclusive, bored with his classes at the Bronx High School of Science. He spent most of his free time in his bedroom, glued to his computer.

Yahoo looks to regain its cool with Tumblr deal

Wednesday May 22, 2013

The deal announced Monday is Mayer's boldest move since she left Google 10 months ago to lead Yahoo's latest comeback attempt. It marks Yahoo's most expensive acquisition since it bought online search engine Overture a decade ago for $1.3 billion.

Yahoo looks to regain its cool with Tumblr deal

Associated Press | Tuesday May 21, 2013

After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders.

Tumblr deal: What worked for Yahoo and what didn't

Tuesday May 21, 2013

Yahoo has been criticized for making big acquisitions that have not always reaped lasting returns.

Yahoo revamps Flickr, offers 1TB storage for free

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 21, 2013

The remade Flickr aspires to transform a consumer experience that had become flat with excessive text and dull, uninspired photos.

Yahoo to acquire Tumblr for $1.1 billion

Monday May 20, 2013

Yahoo Inc said it is acquiring blogging service Tumblr for $1.1 billion cash, a bold bet by chief executive Marissa Mayer to revitalise the struggling internet pioneer by co-opting a web property with strong visitor traffic but little revenue.

Yahoo officially announces $1.1 billion dollar deal for Tumblr

Associated Press | Monday May 20, 2013

Yahoo is buying online blogging forum Tumblr for $1.1 billion as CEO Marissa Mayer tries to rejuvenate an Internet icon that had fallen behind the times.

The five biggest Yahoo acquisitions till date and where they are today

NDTV Correspondent | Monday May 20, 2013

Here's a look back at the top 5 deals the company has done till date, and where the acquired companies fit in today at Yahoo (or elsewhere).

Yahoo Japan suspects 22 million user IDs leaked: Report

Reuters | Monday May 20, 2013

The leaked information does not include passwords and data necessary for identity verification to reset passwords.