Avis, the car rental company, has made another acquisition, this time it is the car-sharing network Zipcar, in a deal which is reported to be worth $500 million. The purchase, according to Avis, is at a 50 percent premium over the closing price of Zipcar in December. Zipcar was founded back in 2000 … [Read more...] about Avis Buys Zipcar In A $500 Million Deal
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UK Digitial Sales Hit £1 Billion In 2012
Digital sales of things like music, games, movies, and TV shows are becoming increasingly more popular, and now it would appear that digital sales in the UK broke the £1 billion in revenue mark for the first time in 2012. According to a recent report by the Entertainment Retailers Association, … [Read more...] about UK Digitial Sales Hit £1 Billion In 2012
Intel’s Web TV Service Delayed
Intel were expected to launch their new Web TV service at this year's CES later this month, but now it would appear that Intel's Web TV has been delayed, and we may have to wait a little longer for the official unveiling. The Intel Web TV offering was expected to be officially announced at CES, … [Read more...] about Intel’s Web TV Service Delayed
Samsung Ordered To Reveal Sales Data In Apple Case
Last year, Apple was awarded damages of $1.05 billion in their court case against Samsung. While Apple recently had their motion to have the devices banned in the US denied, they have now had another motion granted by Judge Lucy Koh. Samsung has now been ordered by the judge to reveal details on … [Read more...] about Samsung Ordered To Reveal Sales Data In Apple Case
Apple Switching A6X Processor Production From Samsung To TSMC
Samsung has produced a number of components for Apple's iPhone and iPad in the past, although we have been hearing recently that Apple will be switching to new suppliers for some components. According to a recent report by the Commercial Times, Apple is switching productions of its A6X processors … [Read more...] about Apple Switching A6X Processor Production From Samsung To TSMC
Samsung Looking To Sell 510 Million Mobile Phones In 2013
Samsung had a great year in 2012 with a number of Samsung devices being extremely popular last year, and now it would appear that Samsung has big plans for 2013, according to a recent report from the Korea Times. Samsung is expecting to sell a total of 510 million mobile phones in 2013, and out of … [Read more...] about Samsung Looking To Sell 510 Million Mobile Phones In 2013
Vodafone UK Announces ‘Nearly New’ Plans
Vodafone UK has launched a new range of plans for both their monthly mobile contracts and their pay as you go contracts, the new service is called 'Nearly New', and basically instead of getting a brand new smartphone with you plan you will get a nearly new handset at a reduced cost. The 'Nearly … [Read more...] about Vodafone UK Announces ‘Nearly New’ Plans
Thieves Steal Over $1 Million Worth Of Apple Gear From Paris Apple Store
On New Year's Eve, while everyone was celebrating, a gang of armed thieves stole over $1 million worth of Apple products from an Apple Store in Paris. The masked men entered the store by the back while a janitor was leaving the store. The thieves are rumored to have stolen over $1 million of Apple … [Read more...] about Thieves Steal Over $1 Million Worth Of Apple Gear From Paris Apple Store
Samsung And NTT DoCoMo To Launch Tizen Based Smartphones This Year
It would appear that Samsung has plans to launch some new smartphones this year with a different OS. According to a recent report, Samsung is working with NTT DoCoMo on new devices which will run the open-source Tizen OS. This move marks a significant shift for Samsung, which has traditionally … [Read more...] about Samsung And NTT DoCoMo To Launch Tizen Based Smartphones This Year
Apple To Expand iBookstore In Japan This Month
Apple's iBookstore has been available in Japan since 2010. Although there has not been a lot of content available in the country through the iBookstore, this may be about to change. According to a recent report, Apple will expand its iBookstore in Japan later this month, as the company has … [Read more...] about Apple To Expand iBookstore In Japan This Month
Samsung Announces Evolution Kit For Existing Smart TVs
Samsung has announced that it will launch a new Evolution Kit for its existing smart TVs at this year's CES. The kit is designed to bring all of the features of Samsung's new Smart TVs to existing 2012 models. With hardware enhancements, such as CPU, memory and GPU up to the level of the latest … [Read more...] about Samsung Announces Evolution Kit For Existing Smart TVs
Samsung Galaxy Note II Hits 1 Million Sales In South Korea
Samsung's Galaxy Note II has become an incredibly popular device for the company. We heard recently that Samsung sold a total of 5 million units of the device worldwide, and now it would appear that the Galaxy Note II has hit another milestone. Samsung has now sold a total of one million Galaxy … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note II Hits 1 Million Sales In South Korea
