Microsoft hands display ads to AOL, maps to Uber

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 15:00

Microsoft Corp said on Monday it will hand over its display advertising business to AOL Inc and sell some map-generating technology to ride-hailing app company Uber, as it slims down its money-losing online operations.

Microsoft Corp hands display ads to AOL, maps to Uber

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 05:58

Microsoft Corp said on Monday it will hand over its display advertising business to AOL Inc and AppNexus Inc, and sell some map-generating technology to ride-hailing app company Uber, as it slims down its money-losing online operations.

Verizon to buy AOL in $4.4 billion deal

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 17:18

Verizon Communications Inc said it would buy AOL Inc in a deal valued at about $4.4 billion to gain access to AOL`s digital advertising service and content.

Verizon approaches AOL on potential deal: Report

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 07:51

Verizon Communications Inc approached AOL Inc about a potential acquisition or joint venture to expand its mobile-video offerings, Bloomberg reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Tech giants call on US to reform surveillance laws

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 09:33

Eight leading US-based technology companies on Monday called on Washington to overhaul its surveillance laws following the revelations of online eavesdropping from fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden.

AOL CEO sacks worker for taking picture during office meet

Last Updated: Sunday, August 11, 2013, 17:23

Multinational mass media corporation, America Online's (AOL) CEO reportedly fired an employee for taking his picture during an office meeting.

AOL to buy video ad platform for $405 million

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 20:44

AOL Inc said on Wednesday it would buy Adap.tv, an electronic trading platform that helps companies advertise on video websites, for USD 405 million in its biggest acquisition under CEO Tim Armstrong.