Spotify is hoping that technology acquired through its recent takeover of Somerville, Mass.-based The Echo Nest will help it grab market share from rival Pandora, BetaBoston reports.

Boston programmatic software provider DataXu has acquired San Francisco-based JasperLabs, according to BetaBoston.

Needham, Mass.-based TripAdvisor has acquired VacationHomeRentals.com of Newburyport, according to BetaBoston.