The acquisition has finally been announced, rumours about which first emerged back in May.
Category: Business
£4.1 million worth of Samsung devices robbed from Brazil factory
Samsung: It is regrettable the incident took place. However, it is fortunate that there were no casualties
Microsoft and Canon pen patent cross-licensing agreement
Two of the most attractive patent portfolio holders have joined forces to bring “high-quality, cutting-edge products to consumers.”
TfL ruling favours Uber in London
Uber is ruled legal by TfL, but still a British court will make the final decision!
VP Sales Patrick Pruniaux quits TAG Heuer to join Apple
Sales Vice President parting ways with the luxury watch maker after 7 years to join Apple suggests the much awaited – an imminent iWatch launch!
Microsoft bags SyntaxTree
The software giant is likely increasing its focus on gaming, with the SyntaxTree acquisition in an effort to offer better Unity support in Visual Studio.
Amazon ready for a legal battle with FTC over in-app purchases
Amazon: Pursing litigation is ‘an unfortunate misallocation of the Commission’s resources!’
Samsung pulls the plug on Plasma TV production
It’s just LG left in the field, with Panasonic and Samsung shutting down the business. But rumours have it that LG is also planning to abandon plasma business!
Google scoops up ‘mood music’ start-up Songza
Google is reportedly shelling out $39 million for Songza to ante up the competition and take on Apple and Amazon!
Matthew Postgate appointed as BBC’s new CTO
The R&D head will take over the reins from the interim CTO Peter Coles!
Foxconn not be blamed for workers’ suicides, says CEO Terry Gou
Don’t blame us, blame workers’ personal relationships or family disputes!
Crytek struggling to pay UK staffers their full salaries, report claims
This is not the first time we have heard about Crytek vows and if this report is to be believed, UK staffers of the company have been working on next-to-nothing pay for nearly 2 months now.
IBM & Lenovo to resolve ‘national security’ concerns over server deal
The deal is expected to get a thumbs-up to close by year-end, but with IBM taking care of server maintenance “for an extended period” post the sale!
Oculus: Zenimax’s ‘meritless’ lawsuit seeks a ‘quick payout’
It’s Oculus turn to slam with the defence hammer, painting ZeniMax’s lawsuit as an attempt to fix a “massive missed opportunity!”
Opera takes startup AdColony into Mediaworks fold
Opera is likely having high hopes with the acquisition as to become the world’s leading mobile video ad platform!