Tue.Mar 26, 2019

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The Trade Desk Launches In China

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Ventura-based programmatic advertising technology developer The Trade Desk said this morning that it has officially launched its programmatic ad buying platform in China. According to The Trade Desk, the move comes as global advertisers are looking to reach audiences in China, and because the country is a key growth market. The Trade Desk said that it has been in beta in China since late last year, and that the firm is targeting such sectors as hospitality, luxury retail, education, food and bev

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Envy Medical Acquired By Allergan

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Long Beach-based Envy Medical , a developer of medical aesthetics products, has been acquired by pharmaceuticals giant Allergan , the companies said on Tuesday. Financial details of the acquisition were not announced. According to Allergan, the deal will help it enhance its medical aesthetics portfolio. Envy's flagship line is Dermalinfusion, a non-surgical, non-invasive skin resurfacing system for the face and body.

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Tinder's Sean Rad Seeks Dismissal Of Lawsuit

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Sean Rad , the co-founder of dating app developer Tinder , is seeking to have a $250M lawsuit filed against him by Tinder owner Match Group dismissed in court. Match Group had counter-sued Rad in January , saying that Rad had copied proprietary information and internal files before leaving the company, violating his employment contract. The lawsuit came after Sean Rad and other former Tinder employees sued Match Group over undervaluing Tinder in order to deprive the employees of equity.

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Wheels, Started By Founders of Wag, Comes To LA

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Need a way to get around Los Angeles, but just can't handle those scooters? Wheels , a new startup from the co-founders of Wag , announced this morning that the company has started offering up access to its electric powered, two wheel bicycles in Los Angeles, as it expands from its base in San Diego. The company--which has offices in both LA and San Diego--said it is launching in Venice, Hollywood, Brentwood, West LA, Westwood, Miracle Mile, Mid City and other local LA markets.

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Can You Ask for Office Rent Relief? How to Manage Your Lease During COVID-19

Office leases are one of companies’ largest expenses, and if your whole team is working from home with no clear end in sight, you may be wondering what to do about your lease.

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Illumina, Danish Researchers Aim At Mental Health Using Ancient DNA

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San Diego-based life sciences equipment maker Illumina and a Danish research institution, the Lundbeck Foundation GeoGenetics Centre , said this morning that the two are in a collaboration that seeks to uncover the genetic origins of mental health issues. According to the two, they will be using Illumina's DNA sequencing systems to map the interaction between human DNA and mental disease, saying the "mysteries hidden within hidden DNA" may provide answers to today's mental health issues.

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ServiceTitan Launches New Product, Plans Move Into Swank New HQ

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Los Angeles-based ServiceTitan , which develops software for residential home services businesses, says it has launched a new, premium produt called Pricebook Pro --and also announced plans to move into a swank new headquarters in Glendale. According to ServiceTitan, its new software, which is used to generate estimates, includes "vivid images" and easy to understand service descriptions, to help businesses enhance estimates and generate higher sales.

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Zyxel Rolls Out Mesh Wi-Fi Product

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Anaheim-based networking and connected home products maker Zyxel has launched a new, mesh Wi-Fi product this morning, aimed at used in small, single story homes. According to Zyxel, its new Multy U AC2100 Tri-Band WiFI systems provides a mesh wireless product which extends high speed connectivity and roaming into all corners of a home. The product costs $199.99 for a two-pack of nodes, or $269.99 for a three pack of nodes.

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