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Google is in final-stage discussions to acquire online video site Next New Networks, people familiar with the matter said.

The deal would give AOL a major presence in journalism, demonstrating the company’s intention to rely more heavily on online advertising.

Yahoo's inability to snap out of a financial funk may be about to turn the Internet company into a takeover target for the second time in less than three years.

Amazon.com has reached an agreement to buy the Spanish internet retailer BuyVip for around $96.5 million, a person close to the matter said.

AOL has been in talks to acquire technology blog TechCrunch, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Video ad network VideoEgg has announced that it has agreed to acquire blogging pioneer Six Apart, the company behind TypePad and Movable Type. As part of the acquisition, both companies will drop their names and be renamed SAY Media.

Intel Corp. is making the biggest acquisition in its history with the $7.68 billion takeover of computer-security software maker McAfee Inc., an expensive example of Intel's commitment to serve an increasing array of Internet-connected devices.

The Walt Disney Company became Hollywood's leading player in the booming social gaming business on Tuesday with the purchase of Playdom in a deal valued at $763.2 million.

Tech blog TechCrunch and the Wall Street Journal on Friday reported Disney is talking about an acquisition of social gaming firm Playdom, in which it is already an investor, for more than $500 million.

Facebook has bought - and is shutting down - Nextstop, a user-built guide to places and things to do around the world.