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HTC Rises in Taipei Trading On Acquisition of Dashwire
HTC Corp. gained in Taipei trading after the smartphone maker agreed to buy 100 percent of Dashwire Inc. for $18.5 million through its U.S. unit, according to a statement to the Taiwan stock exchange on Aug. 5.
Smartest People in Tech 2011
There is no resting on laurels in the world of tech. Here are five savants who seem to get savvier with each bet.
Android Is Top Mobile Operating System in the U.S., Says Nielsen
Today Nielsen is reporting that Google’s mobile operating system Android now has the largest smartphone operating system (OS) market share here in the U.S. The top three mobile operating systems, according to this new data, are Android (39%), Apple’s i…
Sony hit by loss from quake impact, lowers forecast
The electronics giant reported a net loss for the first quarter due largely to the effects of the Japanese earthquake but also a decline in the TV business, prompting it to lower its full year forecast.
Vodafone Said to Raise Prepaid Call Rates in 3 Areas in India
Vodafone Group Plc’s Indian unit, the nation’s third-largest mobile phone company by subscribers, raised call rates by 20 percent in Delhi and other regions to boost profit margins, a person familiar with the matter said.
50 new tech tools you may have missed
Technology can make your life easier, but figuring out which tech tools to trust can be tiresome at the least and eye-poppingly stressful at worst.
50 new tech tools you may have missed
Technology can make your life easier, but figuring out which tech tools to trust can be tiresome at the least and eye-poppingly stressful at worst.
Advertising: Wireless Speakers Cut the Cord to High Prices
Sonos, a maker of wireless music systems, is hoping its new, cheaper speaker will appeal to a market beyond high-end music enthusiasts.
EarthRisk crunches data to predict extreme weather
Building off years of atmospheric data, EarthRisk Technologies does long-range weather forecasts for extreme heat and cold events.
Baidu in landmark pact with record labels, ends legal wrangle
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Baidu Inc, China’s largest search engine, has signed an agreement with top music studios to distribute licensed songs through its mp3 search service, ending years of legal dispute over charges that the company abetted piracy.
Slim’s Bank Taps Record Rates to Lead Sales Surge: Mexico Credit
Banco Inbursa SA, the corporate lender controlled by billionaire Carlos Slim, is selling the most debt in Mexico’s local bond market this year to take advantage of record-low benchmark borrowing costs.
Facebook Introduces Skype Video Calls in Challenge to Google
The biggest social network is stepping up competition with Google by teaming with Skype to offer free video calls
