Sign in with Facebook
Or use your Businessweek account
Or use your Businessweek account
Already a Bloomberg.com user?
Sign in with the same account.
Photograph by Brian Ach/Getty Images for TechCrunch
The 25 Most Popular Tumblrs Reveal the Challenge for Yahoo!
Since few of Tumblr's blogs interest mainstream audiences, Yahoo will be hard-pressed to sells ads against the sites' content
More on Technology
Watch
Elsewhere
-
Google Winning the Innovation War Against Apple
-
Super Bug: Genetically Engineered Killer Wasps
-
Models Strut Into U.S., Coders Want Same Visas
-
Aston Martin Found in Barn Sells for $487K
-
iPhones on Planes Blamed for Navigation Disruption
-
A DVD That Smells Like Pizza
-
United Brings Boeing's Dreamliner Back
-
How to Farm Fish in the Nevada Desert
-
Why 3D Printing Can Make the World a Better Place
-
Special Report: Enterprise Tech
Recent
-
Social Media
Tumblr Deal Offers New York Startups Some Rare Affirmation
Yahoo's purchase of the hip media company is a feather in the cap of the Big Apple's tech community -
Apps & Software
GrubHub, Seamless, and the Importance of the Purchase
It's not enough to offer ratings and reviews anymore—the best review data are what people actually bought -
Internet
The Future of Bitcoin: Three Predictions From Experts
A panel of Bitcoin authorities including investors and engineers shared their views on how the currency is evolving and who is using it -
Apps & Software
Yahoo! Hopes to Profit From Tumblr Without Ruining It
Marissa Mayer thinks the acquisition will expand her site’s audience by 50 percent -
Internet
Seven Songs We'd Like to See Andrew Mason Cover
The ousted Groupon founder says he's recorded a seven-song instructional album for young people. Here are some covers for inspiration -
Transportation
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Flies Again
Blogs report that some travelers are reluctant to fly on the composite plane so soon after it was grounded for battery problems -
Apps & Software
If Yahoo Buys Tumblr, What Will It Do With All That Porn?
Tumblr has actually shut down some popular sites as it has shifted its focus from users to advertisers -
Policy
In a Blow to BlackBerry, the Defense Department OKs Apple Devices
Almost 80 percent of the U.S. military's mobile devices are BlackBerry products, but now that will probably change -
Technology
After Small Acquisitions, Yahoo Goes Big With Tumblr
Tumblr is pretty much what Yahoo is not: culturally relevant, good on mobile, and popular with kids -
Technology
The Easiest Way to Automate Your Home With the Web
If you buy certain devices, which can include light bulbs and bracelets, IFTTT and some free websites can start connecting your home -
Facebook
Facebook Struggles to Satisfy Investors About Mobile Earnings
One year after the IPO, questions remain about the company's ability to target mobile users -
cloud computing
YesVideo Moves Home Movies From Old Formats to the Cloud
The digital conversion company wants to become a kind of premium YouTube -
Apps & Software
China's Alibaba Makes Its Move Against Google's Android
The mainland's e-commerce kingpin pushes into the mobile OS market -
Mobile & Telecom
Zynga Alums Launch Game Startups to Battle Zynga
Defectors build mobile games to outflank their former employer
Read
-
Apps & Software
If Yahoo Buys Tumblr, What Will It Do With All That Porn?
Tumblr has actually shut down some popular sites as it has shifted its focus from users to advertisers -
Social Media
The 25 Most Popular Tumblrs Reveal the Challenge for Yahoo!
Since few of Tumblr's blogs interest mainstream audiences, Yahoo will be hard-pressed to sells ads against the sites' content -
Internet
The Future of Bitcoin: Three Predictions From Experts
A panel of Bitcoin authorities including investors and engineers shared their views on how the currency is evolving and who is using it -
Apps & Software
Yahoo! Hopes to Profit From Tumblr Without Ruining It
Marissa Mayer thinks the acquisition will expand her site’s audience by 50 percent -
Silicon Valley Drools Over This Hi-Tech Private Jet
May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Cory Johnson takes a ride in a hi-tech jet from JetSuite. (Source: Bloomberg) -
The New Republic of Porn
Stuart Lawley portrays his .xxx domain as a virtual red-light district that will keep the Internet safe for—and from—smut. Larry Flynt and the… -
iPhones on Planes Blamed for Navigation Disruption
May 15 (Bloomberg) -- The regional airliner was climbing past 9,000 feet when its compasses went haywire, leading pilots several miles off… -
Personal Technology
How to Navigate the Internet at Work (NSFW), by BuzzFeed's Katie Notopoulos
-
Millions Watch Netflix Without Paying
April 22 (Bloomberg) -- In today's "Bloomberg Big Number," Bloomberg's Betty Liu reports on the estimated number of freeloaders using… -
Personal Technology
Netflix, Reed Hastings Survive Missteps to Join Silicon Valley's Elite
How Netflix—which accounts for a third of all Web traffic on any given weeknight—cheated death, outmaneuvered Hollywood, and innovated its way into… -
Apps & Software
Spain's Santander, the City That Runs on Sensors
The Cantabrian capital's digital nervous system cuts costs -
Personal Technology
How to Find Porn on the Internet
ICM Registry's Lawley wants to help you navigate 23 million pages of porn sites -
Google
Google Makes Android, but Samsung Makes All the Money
With 95 percent of overall Android profits accruing to Samsung, the hardware manufacturer plays an outsized role in Google's mobile operating system -
Online Porn Is Huge. Like Really, Really Huge. Who Knew?
Using an online ad tracking system from Google, you can find out a lot about the size of Web porn giants -
Policy
In a Blow to BlackBerry, the Defense Department OKs Apple Devices
Almost 80 percent of the U.S. military's mobile devices are BlackBerry products, but now that will probably change
Shared
-
Apps & Software
If Yahoo Buys Tumblr, What Will It Do With All That Porn?
Tumblr has actually shut down some popular sites as it has shifted its focus from users to advertisers -
Apps & Software
Spain's Santander, the City That Runs on Sensors
The Cantabrian capital's digital nervous system cuts costs -
Google
Google Makes Android, but Samsung Makes All the Money
With 95 percent of overall Android profits accruing to Samsung, the hardware manufacturer plays an outsized role in Google's mobile operating system -
Facebook
Facebook Struggles to Satisfy Investors About Mobile Earnings
One year after the IPO, questions remain about the company's ability to target mobile users -
Social Media
The 25 Most Popular Tumblrs Reveal the Challenge for Yahoo!
Since few of Tumblr's blogs interest mainstream audiences, Yahoo will be hard-pressed to sells ads against the sites' content -
Technology
After Small Acquisitions, Yahoo Goes Big With Tumblr
Tumblr is pretty much what Yahoo is not: culturally relevant, good on mobile, and popular with kids -
Policy
In a Blow to BlackBerry, the Defense Department OKs Apple Devices
Almost 80 percent of the U.S. military's mobile devices are BlackBerry products, but now that will probably change -
Internet
The Future of Bitcoin: Three Predictions From Experts
A panel of Bitcoin authorities including investors and engineers shared their views on how the currency is evolving and who is using it -
iPhones on Planes Blamed for Navigation Disruption
May 15 (Bloomberg) -- The regional airliner was climbing past 9,000 feet when its compasses went haywire, leading pilots several miles off… -
Personal Technology
Netflix, Reed Hastings Survive Missteps to Join Silicon Valley's Elite
How Netflix—which accounts for a third of all Web traffic on any given weeknight—cheated death, outmaneuvered Hollywood, and innovated its way into… -
Social Media
Twitter Talk Dominates TV Ad-Buying Blitz
As Facebook and Zynga struggle to craft revolutionary new ad formats, Twitter is quietly skimming from one of the oldest and deepest revenue… -
Silicon Valley Drools Over This Hi-Tech Private Jet
May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Cory Johnson takes a ride in a hi-tech jet from JetSuite. (Source: Bloomberg) -
Millions Watch Netflix Without Paying
April 22 (Bloomberg) -- In today's "Bloomberg Big Number," Bloomberg's Betty Liu reports on the estimated number of freeloaders using… -
cloud computing
YesVideo Moves Home Movies From Old Formats to the Cloud
The digital conversion company wants to become a kind of premium YouTube -
The New Republic of Porn
Stuart Lawley portrays his .xxx domain as a virtual red-light district that will keep the Internet safe for—and from—smut. Larry Flynt and the…
Discussed
-
Apps & Software
If Yahoo Buys Tumblr, What Will It Do With All That Porn?
Tumblr has actually shut down some popular sites as it has shifted its focus from users to advertisers -
Social Media
The 25 Most Popular Tumblrs Reveal the Challenge for Yahoo!
Since few of Tumblr's blogs interest mainstream audiences, Yahoo will be hard-pressed to sells ads against the sites' content -
Technology
After Small Acquisitions, Yahoo Goes Big With Tumblr
Tumblr is pretty much what Yahoo is not: culturally relevant, good on mobile, and popular with kids -
Autos
Consumers Tell Cisco They're Comfortable With the Driverless Car
Some 57 percent of adults surveyed around the world say they would trust self-driving vehicles, with Americans even more enthusiastic -
Policy
In a Blow to BlackBerry, the Defense Department OKs Apple Devices
Almost 80 percent of the U.S. military's mobile devices are BlackBerry products, but now that will probably change -
Google
Google Makes Android, but Samsung Makes All the Money
With 95 percent of overall Android profits accruing to Samsung, the hardware manufacturer plays an outsized role in Google's mobile operating system -
Google Glass Already Questioned Over Privacy Issues
May 17 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. lawmakers asked Google to explain how the company will protect the privacy of people viewed by those wearing the… -
Andrew Mason Moves to California to Start Company
May 16 (Bloomberg) -- Andrew Mason, who was fired as Groupon’s chief executive officer in February, said he plans to move to San Francisco… -
Silicon Valley Drools Over This Hi-Tech Private Jet
May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Cory Johnson takes a ride in a hi-tech jet from JetSuite. (Source: Bloomberg) -
Enterprise Tech
-
cloud computing
YesVideo Moves Home Movies From Old Formats to the Cloud
The digital conversion company wants to become a kind of premium YouTube -
Google
Google I/O Takeaway: Chrome and Android Will Share Services
Chrome is now good enough that it doesn't matter if you're using the Web, a phone, or a tablet -
Apps & Software
China's Alibaba Makes Its Move Against Google's Android
The mainland's e-commerce kingpin pushes into the mobile OS market -
Introducing Ripple, a Bitcoin Copycat
Some Bitcoin evangelists and supporters have created Ripple, a digital currency they say transfers easily into and out of other currencies from… -
Apps & Software
Love Is Blind and Costs $3 at OkCupid
The dating site is launching a new app, Crazy Blind Date, that takes all the work out of meeting people and offers very short notice
Feed
Most Popular
- The 25 Most Popular Tumblrs Reveal the Challenge for Yahoo!
- If Yahoo Buys Tumblr, What Will It Do With All That Porn?
- American Airlines Doesn’t Want Your Bags in the Cabin
- Has McDonald’s Menu Gotten Too Big?
- Sony's Best Kept Secret: The $25 Miniature Computer
- 'Star Trek' Not-So-Boldly Wins the Weekend Box Office
- Boeing's 787 Dreamliner Flies Again
- The Truth About Sex at Work
- If Yahoo Buys Tumblr, What Will It Do With All That Porn?
- CEOs Say Investing in Innovation Is Not Paying Off
- American Airlines Doesn’t Want Your Bags in the Cabin
- Renters Face a Housing Squeeze
- The 25 Most Popular Tumblrs Reveal the Challenge for Yahoo!
- Sony's Best Kept Secret: The $25 Miniature Computer
- Why China Needs a 'Lean In' Movement
- Why the GOP Might Try to Impeach Obama Over Benghazi
- Philippines and Taiwan Fight—and Migrant Workers Suffer
- The Incredible Shrinking Budget Deficit
- The 5 Wackiest Things I Heard at the NRA Convention
- The Truth About Sex at Work
- If Yahoo Buys Tumblr, What Will It Do With All That Porn?
- The IRS Scandal: Tempest and the Tea Party
- Audi Wants to Change a 45-Year-Old U.S. Headlight Rule
Market Summary
| Nikkei | 15313.26 | -47.55 |
| Topix | 1268.06 | -1.45 |
| Hang Seng | 23493.03 | 410.35 |
Stock Quotes
Recently in Technology
| YHOO:US | 26.58 USD | 0.06 | |
| GOOG:US | 908.53 USD | -0.65 | |
| FB:US | 25.76 USD | -0.49 | |
| AMZN:US | 267.63 USD | -2.27 | |
| MSFT:US | 35.08 USD | 0.21 |
Ads by Google
Sponsored Links
Links
©2013 Bloomberg L.P. All Rights Reserved. Made in NYC Ad Choices