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Sunday, October 5, 2014

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Blackberry not a strategic fit for us: SAP CFO in magazine



(Reuters) - German business software group SAP is not interested in bidding for troubled smart phone maker Blackberry, its chief financial officer told a German magazine.

Friday, October 25, 2013

PlayStation 4 will require a Day One update to enable many basic features



Sony’s PlayStation 4 will require a Day One software update to enable full console functionality. The patch will weigh in around 300MB and enable basic features like Blu-ray and DVD support, party chat and the ability to listen to music in the background while playing a game.

Nexus 5 expected to debut October 31 in the US


The anticipation and excitement surrounding the upcoming Nexus 5 smartphone and Android 4.4 Kitkat software update have reached a feverish pace, especially when you consider the phone briefly appeared on the Google Play store last week. And if the latest rumors prove to be true, consumers won’t have to wait much longer for the device as the latest suggests it will launch on October 31 in the US.

Telecom Italia shares extend losses amid capital hike talk



(Reuters) - Shares in Telecom Italia accelerated losses on Friday afternoon after a report said the debt-laden company might propose a rights issue for up to 2 billion euros ($2.8 billion).

Analysis: Apple, Facebook options reflect hopes for stock gains



(Reuters) - The options market is reflecting a higher probability of large upside moves in Apple Inc and Facebook Inc stock when both companies report quarterly earnings next week.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Canon cuts profit forecast on first annual drop in high-end camera sales



(Reuters) - Japan's Canon Corp cut its operating profit outlook for the second quarter in a row, below analysts' estimates, warning that sales of its signature high-end cameras will fall this year for the first time since their launch in 2003.

Ericsson turnaround hopes hit by weaker U.S., Japanese demand



(Reuters) - Ericsson's turnaround drive was thrown into doubt on Thursday as the world's biggest mobile networks maker missed third-quarter profit forecasts and said sales were coming under pressure in the United States and Japan.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Slingbox now supports AirPlay streaming to Apple TV, Blockbuster On Demand and more



The SlingPlayer Mobile app for iOS now supports AirPlay meaning users can stream live television directly to Apple’s set-top box. The feature could be useful in the event you want to stream content from one TV in your home to another without needing a second set-top box from your cable or satellite provider or if you have a friend or family member willing to share their cable subscription. 

Samsung secures 10-year Gorilla Glass supply, will own 7.4% of Corning




Samsung and Corning have announced a plan to strengthen on their product and technology collaborations with “a series of strategic and financial agreements” that will see the South Korean electronics firm own a 7.4% stake in the Gorilla Glass maker. The two have been involved in one way or another for over 40 years through equity investments, product development and commercialization initiatives, according to the press release.

Exclusive: HTC scales back production lines as cash flow worsens-sources


(Reuters) - Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC Corp has halted at least one of its four main manufacturing lines, accounting for at least a fifth of total capacity, and is outsourcing production as a sales slump puts pressure on its cash flow, according to sources with direct knowledge of the situation.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Apple unveils iPad Air, new Macs for holidays


(Reuters) - Apple Inc on Tuesday offered free upgrades for life on its operating system and business software, and unveiled thinner iPads and faster Mac computers ahead of a competitive holiday shopping season.

Carl Icahn cuts Netflix stake, pockets $800 million profit


(Reuters) - Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has cashed in big on Netflix Inc, taking advantage of a 457 percent gain in its shares since he bought more than 9 percent of the streaming video company only 14 months ago.

Nokia launches tablet to join Microsoft gadget push


(Reuters) - Nokia has unveiled its first tablet and large-screen smartphones, which will form part of Microsoft's global push to become a leading player in consumer devices when it takes over the Finnish company's handset business.

Monday, October 21, 2013

Google unveils services promoting free expression


(Reuters) - Google Inc will begin to shield news organizations and human rights groups from cyberattacks as part of a new package of services designed to support "free expression" on the Web, the internet giant said Monday.

Yahoo tried to slow Microsoft search rollout: filing


(Reuters) - Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Marissa Mayer tried to slow the rollout of its search deal with Microsoft Corp and questioned its partner's commitment, court filings show, in the latest sign that their strategic relationship is fraying.

BlackBerry rolls out BBM to Android, iPhone users


(Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd said on Monday it has begun to roll out its BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service to users of Android and iPhone devices.

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Obama to call healthcare website glitches 'unacceptable' as fix sought


(Reuters) - President Barack Obama will declare the glitches in a new healthcare website "unacceptable" on Monday and outline ways for consumers to sign up for insurance while his team scrambles to fix problems that have tainted the rollout of his signature healthcare law.

Saturday, October 19, 2013

SAP to wind down software product for small businesses: magazine


(Reuters) - German business software maker SAP is winding down a web-based software product for small to mid-sized businesses, a German magazine reported.