TracBeam, accused of being a “patent troll,” a moniker given to companies that are said to thrive on buying patents and file lawsuits on infringing companies.
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Xbox One responsible for Microsoft’s $400m losses
However, Xbox One sales is the main reason for the increase in Xbox Platform revenue to $1.7 billion or 34 percent.
Judge rejects $324.5M settlement in Silicon Valley anti-poaching case
Koh ruled out that the proposed settlement amount “falls below the range of reasonableness”.
Twitter wants advertisers to get more returns; offers new objective-based platform
Under the new plan twitter is offering advertisers five different options to chose from including new followers, website clicks or conversions, tweet engagements, app installations and leads.
Hoax press release targets Intel’s presence in Israel; claims company is suspending $6bn investment
The person behind the hoax said the purpose was to show the disconnect between what companies say and do regarding corporate responsibility and human-rights. Intel is not unique in their inaction with respect to their stated corporate citizenship values.
Facebook takes security startup PrivateCore into its fold
PrivateCore: Facebook has done more than any company to connect the world, and we want to use our secure server technology to help make the world’s connections more secure.
IBM bags Chinese trust with new cloud security deal
The deal comes at a time when foreign companies are increasingly being pestered over anti-monopoly and surveillance allegations.
Google acquires mobile messaging startup ‘Emu’
Financial details of the deal have not yet been disclosed.
Facebook adverts 123% costlier year-on-year
Despite decrease in the number of ads being displayed, Facebook managed to increase its advertising revenue by 67 per cent.
Google’s YouTube bags video-editing startup Directr
Mobile based video advertising seems to be the next frontier and Google surely doesn’t want to give away its online advertising crown to anyone else.
Apple & Samsung to dismiss patent disputes outside the US
Samsung & Apple: This agreement does not involve any licensing arrangements, and the companies are continuing to pursue the existing cases in US courts.
Has China banned Apple products from its procurement list due to security concerns?
10 Apple products including the iPad, iPad Mini, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, have likely been scratched from the procurement list by the Chinese officials, citing security concerns.
Sony set to quit global e-reader market
Just months after pulling out of selling eBooks, Sony has decided to leave the worldwide e-reader market also!
LinkedIn to pay up to $6M in damages to settle labor violation claims
A LinkedIn spokesperson said that talent is LinkedIn’s No. 1 priority, adding that the company was eager to work closely with the Labor Department to reach the settlement.
Apple’s $450 million eBook case settlement bid garners preliminary court approval
If the settlement is overturned by the appeal’s court, Apple may have a chance of getting away by just paying $70 million.