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Facebook did not violate privacy, according to CNIL

The National Commission on Informatics and Liberties (CNIL), which ensures the protection of consumer data in France, has given his support to the social network Facebook in the controversy over the publication of alleged private messages. The agency accepts the explanation from the company about the change in the privacy practices that led to the broadcasting […]

Amazon options movie rights to SEED author Ania Ahlborn

Amazon has offered option of movie rights to Ania Ahlborn, the author of horror/suspense ‘SEED’. Amazon is making headway in bringing up its original content in its ecosystem through its division Amazon Studios. Since the launch of Kindle Fire devices last year, the company has been targeted by experts for the lack of original content. […]

Netflix up on stocks after getting encouraging reviews from analysts

Netflix, the online video service provider was up 8 percent in the stock market after receiving positive analyst reviews. The company has mostly been on a slide down from $300-plus, a year ago, and currently trades at the $61 due to uncertainty in the consumer market. However, some of the analysts have observed some changes […]

Apple expected to release new iPad Mini at the end of October

A new product from Apple is in news again. However, this time its something that will materialize for the first time. The long rumoured Apple iPad Mini is reported to be in mass production in Asia. One of the suppliers spilled the beans on the new product, as reported by Wall Street Journal. The paper […]

T-Mobile – MetroPCS deal finalizes, Deutsche Telekom takes majority stake in the fusion

T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS have struck a deal on a merger under the supervision of T-Mobile’s parent company Deutsche Telekom. The European telecommunications giant will own majority of the stake in the merged business. The deal was announced on Tuesday. Deutsche Telekom will grab 74 percent stake in the merger while MetroPCS Communications owners will […]

Google and Apple on fast track in capturing consumer market, says report

Google and Apple are giving other smartphone makers a run for their lives by gouging out their market shares. A latest report suggests that Apple is growing faster than even Google in capturing mobile phone market. Google remains second in terms of growth. The report from research firm ComScore says that Google’s Android operating system […]

Google surpasses Microsoft in terms of Market value

The escalation of the last three months Google has turned into surprise. The comeback of the owner of the Android platform for mobile devices has now temporarily exceeded Microsoft in terms of market capitalization. The Google shares have been climbed up the table by $ 760 unit, which simultaneously has distanced themselves from $ 675 of Apple, […]

Number of IPOs increase in September-quarter, technology sector in lead

The technology sector is doing everything to revive the Initial Public Offering market in the US. The latest data shows that the concentration of IPO is more in the technology sector, breathing life into the stock market. Eight technology companies went public in the third quarter ended September 30. Both financial and technology sector had […]

DirecTV and Dish Network mulling over the idea of a merger, say analysts

DirecTV Group and Dish Network are planning to merge together in the satellite-based television programming. The two companies struck a deal about 10 years ago but was refuted by the Justice Department. The two companies have seen a fierce competition from the likes of AT&T and Verizon Wireless in the pay-TV market. Since the merger […]

T-Mobile USA-Sprint merger: What to expect of the deal in post-election phase?

Mergers and Acquisitions are a real burden to smaller companies these days as the government blocks any of such efforts made or the economy does not allow the companies to strike a deal with each other. Consolidation in wireless firms is in talks these days and the latest development in the relations between T-Mobile USA […]

Interxion makes progress in cloud computing, emerges on analysts’ radar

William Blair and Co. started coverage of cloud-computing service providers Interxion Holding with a buy rating. The investment bank had positive view about the company for the reason that it has a strong business model to go forward. “This company has a solid competitive position and attractive business model, which includes predominantly recurring revenue streams, […]

Digital music sales increase, break previous records in the midst of third calendar quarter

Music industry has had a boost from digital music sales. Since the advent of infamous iTunes from Apple, the music industry has revived to full strength. This year, digital music sales are expected to break all of the previous records. It is no riddle that digital music has outpaced physical music album sales but the […]

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