Acquisition

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Source: merriam-webster.com

Apple Buys German Company Specializing In Eye-Tracking Technology
Apple Buys German Company Specializing In Eye-Tracking Technology
June 28, 2017  |  Apple

Apple’s newest acquisition is startup SensoMotoric Instruments, a German computer vision company that develops eye-tracking tech used in virtual and augmented reality headsets and glasses. According to...

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Today In Data: Amazon’s Whole Foods Acquisition Shows eCommerce Giant’s Grocery Takeover
Today In Data: Amazon’s Whole Foods Acquisition Shows eCommerce Giant’s Grocery Takeover
June 19, 2017  |  Today In Data

There’s no doubt about it — in and out of the eCommerce retail arena, retail titan Amazon is a force to be reckoned with. Over the...

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Does Amazon’s Acquisition Mean The End For Cashiers?
Does Amazon’s Acquisition Mean The End For Cashiers?
June 19, 2017  |  Amazon

After Amazon announced its $13.4 billion purchase of Whole Foods grocery stores last week, some are speculating that the supermarket chain’s cashiers might eventually be looking...

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Samsung Buys VR Startup VRB For $5.5 Million
Samsung Buys VR Startup VRB For $5.5 Million
June 19, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Samsung Electronics has made more inroads into the virtual reality (VR) market by making an acquisition of VRB, a New York–based startup that develops VR content. According...

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PokitDok Acquires Oration PBC As It Expands Commercial Pharmacy Services
PokitDok Acquires Oration PBC As It Expands Commercial Pharmacy Services
June 14, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

PokitDok announced it has acquired the pharmacy and software assets of Oration PBC, which will enable the company to complete support for delivery of essential...

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Yahoo Takeover A Done Deal; Marissa Mayer Bows Out
Yahoo Takeover A Done Deal; Marissa Mayer Bows Out
June 13, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

And then, just like that, it was over. As has been widely anticipated and widely reported, Yahoo’s been consumed by Verizon, which is now combining...

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Rite Aid Shares Drop As Deal With Walgreens Might Be In Jeopardy
Rite Aid Shares Drop As Deal With Walgreens Might Be In Jeopardy
June 13, 2017  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Walgreens Boots Alliance’s acquisition of Rite Aid may be in jeopardy — and the news caused the latter’s shares to fall sharply on Friday, according...

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Jet.Com Phasing Out Costco Products
Jet.Com Phasing Out Costco Products
June 13, 2017  |  eCommerce

Jet.com will be phasing out retail products under the Kirkland Signature brand, which is owned by Costco. According to Bloomberg Technology, the decision comes after...

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Uber Might Acquire Engineering Team From Car Valet Startup Luxe
Uber Might Acquire Engineering Team From Car Valet Startup Luxe
June 12, 2017  |  Startups

Uber is in acquisition talks to fold in much of the engineering team from on-demand car valet startup Luxe. According to Fortune Magazine, Uber interviewed employees of Luxe’s...

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