Roundup: AOL spinoff, secret news meeting, and more
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AOL spin-off approved by Time Warner — After AOL’s merger with the media conglomerate in 2000, it’s been, well, a long decade. AllThingsD has more.
Leading newspapers hold secret meeting to discuss charge for content — The Atlantic reports. No word on whether there was… Continue Reading
Roundup: Virgin Mobile acquires Helio, Starbucks to stop music sales and more
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New partnership brings Helio to Virgin Mobile — Virgin Mobile USA will acquire the U.S. arm of South korea-based SK Telecom, namely, a mobile operator called Helio, according to the Financial Times. Both mobile operators have been struggling to make money by piggybacking… Continue Reading
Multiply, social networking for 30-somethings, raises $16.6M
Multiply, a social network aimed at 30-somethings, has just announced additional venture funding of $16.6 million
The Boca Raton, Florida-based Multiply struggled after launching in late 2003. It was part of the early pack of social networking companies that sprung up in the wake of path-breaker… Continue Reading