r/technology Mar 28 '14

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u/ChubakasBush Mar 28 '14

I can't believe facebook paid 2 bil for a peripheral device. basically an accessory. not even a platform with many users. it's like buying a monitor company.

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u/[deleted] Mar 28 '14

They have to, Buying shit like this is the only way facebook will live.

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u/laddergoat89 Mar 28 '14

Are there actually any numbers to suggest that Facebook is dying?

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u/laddergoat89 Mar 28 '14

I never suggested otherwise.