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SoftBank Looking To Sell Or Take Chip Designer Arm Holdings Public: WSJ
Tuesday, July 14, 2020 - 7:49am | 463SoftBank Group Corp (OTC: SFTBY) is reportedly considering a full or partial sale of its British chipmaker subsidiary Arm Holdings, according to a Wall Street Journal report Monday. What Happened The Journal’s sources said SoftBank’s discussion is still at an early...
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Investors Shrug off New BlackBerry Release, Send RIM Shares Lower (RIMM)
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 5:08am | 253Investors didn't appear all that impressed with Research in Motion's (NASDAQ: RIMM) release of two new BlackBerry smartphones Monday, sending the company's shares down more than 1%. Shares of RIMM closed lower by $0.55 yesterday, or 1.13%, to $48.10. According to a Research in Motion press...
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Apple Passes RIM, Takes 4th Place in Global Market Share (AAPL, RIMM, NOK)
Friday, October 29, 2010 - 12:56pm | 363Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) surpassed Research in Motion (NASDAQ: RIMM) in the third quarter to move into fourth place on the list of the Top 5 mobile phone vendors worldwide. Apple now holds 4.1% of the global market share, with RIM now at 3.6%. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC)...
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Verizon to Sell Samsung Galaxy & Apple iPad (VZ, AAPL)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 10:57am | 308Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) will begin selling the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Tab in November, according to a statement released by the two companies. The offering interesting, in that Verizon recently announced it would offer Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad as well. Running on Android 2.2, the...
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Verizon Wireless Launching LTE Network in 30 'NFL Cities' This Year (VZ)
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 3:21pm | 144Verizon Wireless (NYSE: VZ) said today that it was launching its LTE network in 30 "NFL cities" by the end of the year. Verizon didn't release any other details. An Engadget.com report notes that "There are technically only 30 NFL markets, as New York has the Giants and Jets and the Raiders and...
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Microsoft Launching Windows Phone 7 on October 11? (MSFT)
Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 1:49pm | 145Unnamed sources are reporting that Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is set to release Windows Phone 7 in New York on October 11th. Shares of Microsoft are higher by 0.7% this afternoon, to $24.09. According to an Engadget.com note, "Pocket-lint is reporting today that its sources, 'senior figures within...
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Google Celebrates Chrome Anniversary With Version 6 (GOOG)
Friday, September 3, 2010 - 2:20pm | 183While Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) may be a powerhouse in the world of internet search, its attempt at controlling the browser market has only just begun. The company marked the second anniversary of its Chrome browser by releasing an updated Version 6 for download. As of the second quarter of this year,...
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Verizon Wireless Announces Prepaid Smartphone Data Packages (VZ)
Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 2:14pm | 172Verizon (NYSE: VZ) today announced it will be expanding its portfolio of prepaid offerings to include a new 3G Prepaid data package that lets customers access unlimited data on select 3G Smartphones and Multimedia phones for $30 monthly access. Shares of Verizon are trading down 0.8% this afternoon...
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Dell Not a Launch Partner on Windows Phone 7 (DELL, MSFT)
Friday, August 27, 2010 - 12:43pm | 227According to Deutsche Bank analyst Jonathon Goldberg, Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) is no longer a launch partner with Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) on its Windows Phone 7 launch. While Dell has released a statement saying that it remains a committed partner to Windows Phone 7, it appears that it won't be present...
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Blockbuster to File for Bankruptcy Next Month?
Friday, August 27, 2010 - 12:32pm | 152Blockbuster, Inc. (OTC: BLOKA) could file for bankruptcy as early as next month, according to sources familiar with the situation. An Engadget.com report notes that "According to several sources speaking to the Los Angeles Times, Blockbuster chief executive Jim Keyes along with representation from...
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Netflix Announces iPhone and iPod App (NFLX, AAPL)
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 3:32pm | 199Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) announced a new application for use on Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhone and iPod Thursday. The app provides the company's vast selection of TV episodes and movies to users' iPhone or iPod touch at no additional cost. The app is available via both Wi-Fi and 3G networks. TV...
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New Kindle Starts Shipping Today, Fastest-Selling Yet (AMZN)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 - 7:35pm | 177Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) new version of the Kindle started shipping today, and the latest iteration is selling more than previous models. The Kindle is an e-reader that allows users to read published works in electronic format. The product is direct competitor to Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPad....
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Can Microsoft Succeed Outside of Windows? (MSFT)
Thursday, August 19, 2010 - 12:26pm | 470Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) is among the biggest companies in the world and continues to exert dominance in computer software of all kinds. The company's flagship products, Microsoft Windows and Office, are among the most prolific products of all time. Astonishingly, an estimated 12,000...
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Verizon Testing $99 Unlimited Call/Text/Data Plan (VZ)
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 4:37pm | 159Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is testing out an unlimited Nationwide Talk & Text plan for $69.99 in San Diego and Los Angeles retail outlets, according to research from Current Analysis. The national price is currently $89.99 for the same plan. An Engadget.com report notes that the cheaper package paired...
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Verizon-Skype Partnership Expands, Consumers Benefit (VZ)
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 1:30pm | 237The working relationship between Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and Skype has quietly expanded in recent days, as the phone carrier pushed Skype Mobile onto non-smartphones. While the news may seem tame, the partnership between Verizon and Skype has important implications for the average consumer. Skype Mobile...