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Joseph LichtermanNovember 23, 2015

Is Circa back? The mobile app might be returning via local TV stations

The website circanews.com is now registered to Sinclair Broadcast Group, one of the largest TV station groups in the United States.

Circa is shutting down after finding only a “modest” audience, but still hopes to sell its tech

Joshua BentonMay 1, 2015

Circa, the buzzed-about mobile news app, is running out of money

Its core ideas have always been compelling, but Circa has been unable to find an audience large enough to attract new investment.

Jack RileyMarch 5, 2015

The next stage in the battle for our attention: Our wrists

News companies have moved from print dollars to digital dimes to mobile pennies. Now, with the highly anticipated launch of the Apple Watch, the screens are getting even smaller. How are smart publishers thinking about the right way to serve users and maintain their attention on smartwatches?

Ken DoctorDecember 12, 2014

The newsonomics of Circa’s uncertain future (and new competition from AJ+)

Circa needs a new round of funding, deals with partners, or a sale to grow into its CEO’s vision. Will it be able to sell investors on its unique approach to mobile, or will they consider its tech edge underwhelming?

Caroline O'DonovanSeptember 24, 2014

The third edition of Circa is here, and improving the user experience is the name of the game

Circa has a lot of good ideas, but whether the app can appeal to a large audience remains to be seen.

Ken DoctorMay 8, 2014

The newsonomics of three cracks at the mobile news puzzle

Three products — Circa, NRC Q, and News Republic — are trying to tackle a big question: How do we optimize news for reading on mobile devices? Despite the common goal, they’re taking different approaches.