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Week in Geek: What Donald Trump’s presidency means for the tech industry

Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election surprised the world this week, and the implications across the tech industry are vast.… Read More

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LinkedIn and Moz CEOs react to Donald Trump’s presidential election win

As Donald Trump’s presidential victory continues to sink in, and his plans start coming together, more heads of technology companies… Read More

Microsoft not slowing down LinkedIn acquisition despite Salesforce opposition

Microsoft is still buying LinkedIn, in case anyone is wondering. Last month, rival LinkedIn bidder Salesforce indicated it planned to ask… Read More

LinkedIn data surfaces ‘must-know’ 35-and-under leaders; three Seattleites make list

LinkedIn this week released its second annual “Next Wave” list that highlights up-and-coming U.S.-based professionals under the age of 35… Read More

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Looking for a new job? LinkedIn feature lets you send a private signal to recruiters

The look on your face and, perhaps, the diminishing quality of your current performance, aren’t the only ways to signal that… Read More

Salesforce will ask regulators to investigate Microsoft-LinkedIn deal over antitrust concerns

Salesforce wanted to acquire LinkedIn earlier this year, but ultimately it was Microsoft that agreed to pay $26.2 billion for the business… Read More

How Microsoft’s new Adobe partnership brings its LinkedIn acquisition into clearer focus

ATLANTA, GA. — Microsoft’s ambitious acquisition of LinkedIn raised some eyebrows with its $26B price tag. Monday’s announcement of a strategic partnership… Read More

New LinkedIn features emphasize learning as more workers face threat of automation

LinkedIn has added a new learning feature that aims to help people keep up with today’s fast-paced, technology-driven work environment. At an event… Read More

‘Productivity’: LinkedIn founder sheds more light on why company sold to Microsoft for $26.2B

SAN FRANCISCO — It was about the users, and about productivity. That’s what LinkedIn co-founder and chairman Reid Hoffman said… Read More

LinkedIn founder says Donald Trump as president would be ‘terrifying’

SAN FRANCISCO — The thought of Donald Trump leading America scares Reid Hoffman. The LinkedIn co-founder spoke at TechCrunch Disrupt in San… Read More

Reports: Hackers stole 68M user credentials in Dropbox breach

Hackers stole account details of more than 68 million Dropbox users in a 2012 breach. Dropbox previously disclosed the breach in… Read More

New filing: Salesforce would have bid ‘much higher’ for LinkedIn, topping Microsoft’s $26.2B deal

Marc Benioff doesn’t give up easily. The Salesforce CEO read LinkedIn’s account of its acquisition negotiations with Microsoft and Salesforce —… Read More

Microsoft, Expedia join fight against North Carolina transgender ‘bathroom bill’

Microsoft and Expedia are among 68 companies that have signed an amicus brief from the Human Rights Campaign in support of the U.S.… Read More

New filing details Microsoft’s secret LinkedIn talks: Salesforce bidding escalated offer by $5 billion

A new regulatory filing by LinkedIn gives a detailed account of its previously secret acquisition negotiations with Microsoft, revealing that competition from… Read More

Bill Gates: LinkedIn deal gives Microsoft a new chance ‘to surprise the world’

In a new interview with Bloomberg TV, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says he was “very encouraging” of Microsoft’s $26 billion LinkedIn… Read More

Report: LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman set for Microsoft board seat

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman could get a board seat at Microsoft as a result of the $26 billion acquisition announced earlier… Read More

Will the LinkedIn deal really be different? Microsoft looks to recover from difficult acquisition history

Microsoft is in the process of almost completely unraveling its $7 billion acquisition of Nokia’s smartphone business, and before that… Read More

Geek on the Street: Will Microsoft’s big LinkedIn deal go boom or bust?

Monday marked a pivotal day for business oriented social media site LinkedIn, with the announcement that it will be acquired… Read More

Microsoft’s LinkedIn acquisition could boost its Azure cloud platform

Microsoft’s $26.2 billion purchase of LinkedIn, announced earlier today, may present an opportunity to bring the popular business network into the… Read More

Microsoft explains how LinkedIn will integrate with Office and other products

In announcing its $26.2 billion purchase of LinkedIn today, Microsoft laid out several scenarios for how the companies’ products might work… Read More

‘Why Microsoft?’ LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner explains $26B deal to employees

The ability for LinkedIn to remain a “fully independent entity” under Microsoft was a key factor in sealing the $26.2… Read More

Full text: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s memo to employees on LinkedIn deal

Here is the email sent by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to the company’s employees this morning, as published by Microsoft, providing… Read More

Microsoft’s planned acquisition of LinkedIn is one of biggest ever in the tech industry

Microsoft’s planned $26.2 billion cash acquisition of LinkedIn is a whopper in an industry known for mega transactions. The deal,… Read More

By the numbers: How LinkedIn will fit into Microsoft after $26.2B acquisition

Microsoft says LinkedIn will “retain its distinct brand, culture and independence” under the surprise $26.2 billion acquisition announced this morning… Read More

LinkedIn’s huge password leak even bigger than originally thought

QUICK: What was your LinkedIn password in 2012? OK, now think of every password you have set on every service you use… Read More

President Obama calls out Snapchat and LinkedIn during final White House correspondents’ dinner

Amid zingers directed at everyone from Donald Trump to himself, President Barack Obama briefly mentioned two tech giants during his final White House correspondents’… Read More

Swipe right to apply: LinkedIn courts college students with Tinder-like job hunting app

A fresh college grad’s first real job hunt is a lot like young love. Exhilarating, terrifying, and in today’s information-rich… Read More

Bill Gates tops LinkedIn’s list of influencers for 2015

LinkedIn publishes many lists about those who are tops in their fields, but who made the cut for being an… Read More

App of the Week: LinkedIn Lookup makes finding your co-workers easy, even if you’re not connected

If you’re part of a large company, finding all your coworkers online can be tough. Sure, you could turn to… Read More

LinkedIn expands into online training with $1.5B Lynda.com deal

LinkedIn was already a place for tracking skills. Now it’s becoming a place for acquiring them. The company’s agreement to buy online… Read More

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