News tagged ‘yahoo’
Wednesday, 3 Apr 2013
Yahoo Mail Gets Dropbox Integration
In order to keep pace with Hotmail from Microsoft and Gmail from Google, both of which provide access to SkyDrive and Google Drive respectively, Yahoo has struck a deal which will offer Dropbox integration for their Yahoo Mail service.
Wednesday, 20 Mar 2013
Yahoo May Buy Stake in Video Sharing Site Dailymotion
There are unconfirmed reports circulating that Yahoo might be in talks to purchase a major controlling stake in video sharing site, Dailymotion. If the deal goes through, it would be Yahoo CEO, Marissa Mayer's first major acquisition since taking over Yahoo.
Wednesday, 13 Feb 2013
Marissa Mayer Discusses Yahoo's Apps and Search Deal with Microsoft
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer talked about the company's apps and search deal with Microsoft at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference.
Tuesday, 22 Jan 2013
Yahoo to Focus on Personalized Web Content
New Yahoo COO Henrique De Castro has hinted that the company will be focusing more on personalized web content. This would help make Yahoo relevant again, and possibly turn it into a destination that users trust and return to.
Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012
Revamped Yahoo Mail Focuses on Speed and Mobile
Yahoo has released a completely redesigned Yahoo Mail, which places heavy emphasis on speed and efficiency. Yahoo updated the existing web client and Android app with the new design, while introducing new apps for the iPhone and Windows 8 platform.
Monday, 19 Nov 2012
Yahoo! and Facebook to Partner in New Search Deal
Reports are alleging that top executives from Yahoo! and Facebook have met to discuss about a possible new search deal that could benefit both companies.
Thursday, 8 Nov 2012
Yahoo Prioritizes Mobile, Hires Former Wildlife Photographer to Take Over Flickr
Yahoo will be focusing more on mobile services, according to an internal memo written by Yahoo's CEO, Marissa Mayer. Also, she mentioned that Adam Cahan, a former National Geographic photographer, has been promoted and will be taking charge of Flickr.
Tuesday, 28 Aug 2012
Marissa Mayer Appoints Kathy Savitt as New Chief Marketing Officer
Another new high level appointment for Yahoo as Kathy Savitt joins the team in the capacity of Chief Marketing Officer. She was the founder and CEO for social commerce company Lockerz and has worked for American Eagle and Amazon.
Wednesday, 4 Apr 2012
Yahoo Laying Off Up to 2,000 Employees
According to sources familiar with Yahoo, up to 2,000 employees could be let off in the coming days. More worryingly, this round of layoffs will only be the first of many to come.
Thursday, 23 Feb 2012
Flickr Rolling Out New Look for New Times
Popular photo uploading site Flickr is getting in line with the times and re-doing their website. The revamped version is expected to roll out by 28th February 2012.