Wednesday, January 6, 2016NuVasive Buys Ellipse TechnologiesSan Diego-based medical device maker NuVasive said late Monday that it is acquiring Aliso Viejo-based skeletal deformity treatment provider Ellipse Technologies, in a deal worth $380M in cash plus up to $30M in earn out. Ellipse provides it products for the pediatric deformity and orthopedic markets. NuVasive said the acquisition is a complement to its existing line for treating adult degenerative and deformity spinal conditions. Ellipse was venture backed by BioStar Private Equity, HBM Partners (More info...)
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Yuneec Launches New Drone, Typhoon HOntario, California-based drone maker Yuneec said at CES Monday that it has launched a new drone, the Typhoon H, a $1799 drone with six rotors and 4K, gimbal-mounted video camera. Yuneec said the new drone is aimed at consumers, offering up high end-professional features but at a consumer price. The Typhoon H also includes a retractable landing gear for better video shots. Yuneec said it is even working on an advanced IR camera module for the platform, and a collision avoidance module. Yuneec's (More info...)
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Rubicon Project, Zynga In Advertising DealLos Angeles-based advertising marketplace operator Rubicon Project, and social games developer Zynga have inked a deal to let marketers access Zynga's premium guaranteed advertising inventory, according to the two. The deal will allow programmatic buyers to purchase inventory from Zynga through Rubicon Project's marketplace, including gamified and native ads. Financial arrangements between the two companies were not announced. The two said the relationship is the first time Zynga's premium guara (More info...)
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Triton Digital Rolls Out Podcast ProductLos Angeles-based audio advertising provider Triton Digital has rolled out a new product specifically aimed at podcasting proviers, the company said Tuesday. According to Triton, its new Tap Podcast product is a version of its advertising platform, which specifically helps podcast publishers insert ads into their audio stream. Triton said the new tool allows podcast publishers to add pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll audio ads into their podast episodes or audio files. Pricing and other details (More info...)
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olloclip Debuts New Protective Case, AccessoriesHuntington Beach-based olloclip, which designs add-on lenses and photography accessories for the iPhone, has launched a new protective case which features a whole series of accessories for photography. olloclip's new Studio--which works for the iPhone 6/6s or 6/6s Plus--includes a protective case which connects into a finger grip, mounts for attaching to tripods, cold-shoe adapters, a stand attachment, and more. olloclip is led and was founded by Patrick O'Neill.
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