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Amazon Acquires Ivona for Text-to-Speech Software

January 24, 2013 at 6:13 am PT

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Amazon has bought Ivona, which makes text-to-speech software, for an undisclosed amount. Amazon says it already uses Ivona to power several features on its Kindle Fire tablets.

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Apple Adds iTunes Radio to Apple TV, but Not Much Else

June 18, 2013 at 12:34 pm PT

Pinterest + YouTube Stars = Subblime

June 18, 2013 at 7:00 am PT

Jay-Z Ditches His iPhone Just in Time for His Big Samsung Ad

June 17, 2013 at 12:57 pm PT

Steve Jobs, Winnie the Pooh and the iBook Launch

June 17, 2013 at 12:28 pm PT

Netflix Links Up With DreamWorks Again for More Kids’ Shows

June 17, 2013 at 3:00 am PT

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— Felix Salmon, writing about the potential of native advertising on the Web

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