Yahoo! buys Rockmelt social browser

Yahoo! has been on a shopping spree lately and its latest acquisition is none other than Rockmelt a web browser with deep social inclinations. RockMelt started out as a social-focused web browser that tied into Facebook and Twitter. it then developed into a Flipboard like auto-formatted magazine and social reader. Now that it has been bought, Rockmelt's apps and services will be shut down as of August 31. Check out Rockmelt's announcement after the break.

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Review: RockMelt Social Web Browser

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Loaded with some serious browser pedigree (it is backed by Netscape impresario Marc Andreessen) and lofty social media aspirations (it integrates Twitter and Facebook to the browser frame so you're always connected even when you're just surfing). RockMelt is a next generation browser with slant towards the social web.

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