Youtube and Google+ had teamed up to improve the system of moderating comments in Youtube, and recently did a soft launch with a limited number of Youtube users.
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Urban Compass to provide services to users
Urban Compass would provide locations of possible apartments for rent using online database. Ori Allon, who sold two internet start up companies to Google Inc and Twitter respectively, has laid out plans to announce a USD20 million funding round for a firm that sifts through complex databases, this time for New York city apartment rentals.
Health Management Associates Inc's board evaluates bid from Community Health Systems
Health Management Association is reviewing the takeover bid offered by Community Health Systems. The new board of directors of Health Management Associates Inc had hired financial advisers to review the USD3.
Chatham Lodging Trust to sell off 3.3 million shares in its IPO
The proceeds for the 3.3 million shares in Chatham Lodging Trust sale would be used for debt payment and general corporate purposes.
Google launches updates on Chrome, Apps
Google rolled out new updates on Chrome and Chrome apps today, simplifying certain features. Today, Google rolled out an update of its Chrome browser to simplify new tab interface.
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Sources told Reuters that Lockheed Martin Corp anticipated orders for its F-35 fighter jets in the next few months.
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Analysts thought that Tokyo Electron Ltd's takeover was unusual move in an industry norm where local companies were rarely open to mergers or takeovers by their foreign rivals.
Amazon introduced its latest addition to the Kindle line, the Kindle Fire HDX. Amazon introduced another addition to its Kindle line. The Kindle Fire HDX in 7-inch and 8.
Celebrities welcomed the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch in the UK. The launch of Samsung's smartwatch was a star-studded event in the UK.
Brynwood Partners announced the first and final close of their seventh fund, which raised USD 400 million.
Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd. announced in a regulatory filing that Gerrie Fourie would be Riaan Stassen's successor for the chief executive post after the latter's retirement by the end of this year.
Orthopedic devices seller Stryker Corp announced that it had agreed to acquire Mako Surgical Corp for USD 1.65 billion.
RANOVUS raised USD 11 million from various venture firms for its latest financing round. RANOVUS Inc announced that it was able to raise USD 11 million in its financing round.
