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Farrell is a technology reporter for the Business section. He previously served as both editor and reporter for The Christian Science Monitor, and has reported from Asia, the Middle East and throughout the U.S. He is married with two children and lives in Roslindale.
Latest stories
Menino savors preview of Innovation District hub
By Michael B. Farrell , Globe Staff
Mayor Thomas M. Menino toured the new steel-clad “District Hall” on Wednesday, a victory lap of sorts.
Sale of Tumblr set to deliver big payday for Spark
By Michael B. Farrell , Globe Staff
Boston’s Spark Capital stands to make a windfall from the $1.1 billion sale of the popular blogging site Tumblr to Yahoo.
Around the Region
Bedford tech firm bought for $100m
By Michael B. Farrell , Globe Staff
SoundBite Communications Inc. has been acquired by Genesys Telecommunications Laboratories Inc. for approximately $100 million.
HeyWire gives office phone a mobile makeover
By Michael B. Farrell , Globe Staff
The Cambridge firm has created technology that can redirect texts and photos sent to landlines to cellphones and other smart devices.