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Hive mindshare: eBooks, Spotify, BBM, Nokia, Google
Here is a quick roundup of the stories occupying the most digital media mindshare today: Apple and publishers sued for ebook price collusion; Spotify offers widget; BBM integrates social; Nokia issues profit warning; Larry Page posts Google details.
Kutcher invests in mobile payment firm Dwolla
Mobile payment company Dwolla has nabbed the attention and investment dollars of fellow Iowa native Ashton Kutcher.
Verve Wireless hires former CTO of comScore and Advertising.com
Verve Wireless, a developer of mobile advertising technology, named Chris Nicotra, the former chief information officer and chief technology officer of comScore, as its executive vice president of product and technology, a newly created role.
Facebook clicks with Instagram in $1 billion acquisition
Instagram has grown from creating photo memories to creating millionaires. Facebook bought the startup for about $1 billion in cash and stock.
Report: most tablet/smartphones are used during TV shows [with charts]
Most tablet owners use their device while watching TV, but mostly what they’re doing is checking email. The next most popular activity, however, is checking out something related to the show or ad they're viewing.
Glu Mobile scores a direct hit on Atari's 'Deer Hunter'
Glu Mobile Inc. has acquired rights from Atari that put the freemium game company in control of the hugely successful Deer Hunter brand.
Developers compete for Canada's digital wallet app[with video]
The Royal Canadian Mint is holding a competition in support of its digital currency, MintChip. Developers are invited to create applications for MintChip and to devise scenarios for its use.
CIT seeds VanGogh Imaging for mobile 3D modeling
The Center for Innovative Technology has invested $100,000 in VanGogh Imaging, a developer of software that lets mobile devices scan real-world objects and scenes in order to render 3D models for entertainment and other industries.
Fox and ACTV8.me, now partners, release 'New Girl' app
Fox Broadcasting Co. has taken an unspecified equity stake in interactive television company ACTV8.me, and today released used the partnership for its free second-screen app for its primetime comedy "New Girl."
Urban Airship unveils fine-tuning for mobile messaging
Urban Airship today took the wraps off two capabilities that let marketers target mobile users based on a detailed combination of their preferences, location, interests and other criteria - even when they're indoors.
