ComScore Inc, a data analytics provider and a major player in web tracking, will acquire Rentrak Corp for an implied value of $771 in all stock deal. Rentrak offers viewership rating services. As part of the buying deal, every share of Rentrak will be converted into 1.15 shares of ComScore. After the buying process, Rentrak will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of ComScore. The combined entity is expected to become a major measurement system for media and advertisement agencies. The buyout deal is expected to close in early 2016. The combined entity will get cost benefit of $55mn over the next two years.
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'The Forest' Update: Natalie Dormer in search for missing twin sister in film’s first trailer; Movie features Japan’s suicide forest
In the trailer for "The Forest," Natalie Dormer can be seen searching for her missing twin sister in the midst of a terrifying place. Japan's Aokigahara forest, also known as the suicide forest, is featured in the film.
Apple Watch 2 Rumors: Thinner Size, Better Performance; Release Date in Mid to Late 2016?
Speculations are circulating around the world of Internet these days about the upcoming Apple Watch. The Apple Watch 2 is rumored to be launched in mid to late 2016 with improved performance and thinner size.
Chromecast 2: Features All-New Portable Design, Colors; Paired with Latest Chromecast Audio
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Evernote Corporation had layoff 47 of its workers and closes three of its global offices. Reports confirmed affected locations were in Moscow, Singapore and Taiwan. Evernote CEO Chris O'Neill wrote in the company blog on Tuesday that Evernote had reduced 47 jobs. The company shuts down operation in three offices as well. "Today we let go of 47 people from the Evernote team and announced the closure of three of our global offices. We are grateful for the immense contributions of each and every affected person."
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The trailer for the upcoming culinary film "Burnt" shows a struggling Bradley Cooper as he paves his way into the culinary world. The actor has also shared how much he had learned about cooking, thanks to the movie.
NVIDIA Shield Tablet 2 Specs, Release Date, Features: Powered By Tegra X1; To Be Released This Year?
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A leaked photo of the alleged Roku 4 has been circulating around the Internet after someone spotted the FCC filing of the set-top-box.
Apple iOS 9 update has come up with issues like app usage which abnormally reverts the users selection. Additionally, iOS 9.0.2 update is expected to be unveiled in order to solve the issues.
Naughty Dog has shown great success with Uncharted 4. In the same manner, The Last of Us has taken them to the top years ago. The question has not changed for the longest time: will there be The Last of Us 2?
The latest Operating System Android 6.0 Marshmallow has finally announced today. It will be released other with the line of Nexus smartphones first, but it’s still uncertain if when it will hit the smartphones from Sony Xperia Z, HTC, and Samsung.
Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain gamers have discovered a glitch allowing them to access and explore an area in the map that is supposedly inaccessible. A step by step guide on how to get the access of secret location has also been shared online.
