Citing possible antitrust reviews in the UK, Spain and Cyprus Facebook wants EU to carry out a central review to avert unnecessary delays.
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Google fishing for more home security startups; talks with Dropcam in progress
Google wants to grab a greater share of the home security systems market.
Sony: PS4 to overtake PS2 in profits
Sony is already reaping profits from PS4 sales claims Kaz Hirai.
Apple’s yet another stint at getting Samsung devices banned in US
Apple vs. Samsung battle continues as Cupertino seeks permanent injunction again.
Oculus VR litigated over VR tech by ZeniMax
Oculus VR is facing a lawsuit over alleged intellectual property theft by game publisher ZeniMax Media and its subsidiary id Software. The lawsuit, filed in a Texas court on Wednesday, alleges that…
Google to entice small businesses with Wi-Fi equipment
Leaked documents suggest that the Google is planning to offer Wi-Fi equipment and software at discounted prices to small and medium scale enterprises.
Silent Circle pulls in $30 million; will use it to cater to overwhelming demands of Blackphone
Silent Circle, a secure private communications firm, has raised $30 million in a funding round from investors including Ross Perot Jr. and Cain Capital. The $30 million secured will be used to…
Dropbox bags startup Bubbli
Dropbox has acquired the 3D photo startup Bubbli that lets users stitch pictures captured at different angles into a single panoramic view.
BT on a recruitment spree; to hire 1,600 engineers across UK
BT Openreach workforce expansion: 190 new jobs in Wales, 1,600 across the UK.
Google’s YouTube likely to scoop up Twitch for $1 billion
Google’s YouTube is in talks to buy Twitch, the live-streaming video game service for more than $1 billion, claims a new report. Variety reports, citing sources familiar with pact that the all-cash…
Apple and Google declare truce, drop patent litigations
Two tech behemoths declare patent truce – will Samsung benefit from this?
London Heathrow Terminal 5 to turn into Terminal Samsung Galaxy S5
For 2 weeks, London’s Heathrow Terminal 5’s signage including entrances, drop-off points, gates, lounges, security area, publicity images and the 172 advertising boards will point travelers towards the “Terminal Samsung Galaxy S5.”…
Bitcoin Foundation members walk out over election of Brock Pierce
Bitcoin Foundation is likely losing a part of its backbone due to the controversy following last week’s election of Brock Pierce as new director. The Foundation is facing several cancellations of memberships…
OpenDNS raises $35M to expand internationally
OpenDNS, cyber security vendor, has raised $35 million Series C funding from a host of investors, bringing the company’s total funding to $53 million, while valuation was not disclosed. The investors include…
Yahoo takes over Snapchat’s rival Blink
Yahoo has acquired Blink, a mobile messaging app that lets users share self-destructing messages on Tuesday. The financial terms of the deal are yet to be disclosed. Following the acquisition, Blink, a…