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Microsoft has announced that it will send a brand new Xbox 360 console, along with a free one-year Xbox LIVE subscription, to users whose consoles may become incompatible with newer games following a scheduled system software update. The update, slated to roll out between May 19 and May 30, will
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Ericsson, the Stockholm-based telecommunications giant, is weighing a bid for some of the patents being auctioned off by Nortel Networks Corp. This development increases the number of potential bidders to at least four. Ericsson's plans are not yet public, and the company has approached several other companies, including
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The Wi-Fi Alliance, a global non-profit industry association, has welcomed three new Sponsor members, including Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., LG Electronics Inc., and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. These leading technology companies have signed on as Sponsor members, with each appointing a Director to the organization's Board. This move
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Microsoft's interest in acquiring Skype, a popular internet phone service, highlights the company's need to gain new customers for its Windows and Office software. The acquisition aims to give Microsoft a foothold in the video-conferencing market, potentially lucrative, as businesses shift to lower-cost ways of communicating.
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Legendary LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game, set to release just 10 days before the theatrical release of the highly anticipated new film, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, is now available for various gaming platforms including Wii, Xbox 360, PS3, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, and PC.
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Stocks continued their upward trend, with markets logging gains through to the session's half, as data on China's trade helped alleviate concerns over the economy's slowing activity. The news was complemented by positive earnings reports, including Microsoft's acquisition of Skype and Google&
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In a major deal, Microsoft has agreed to buy Skype for $8.5 billion, marking the largest acquisition in the software maker's 36-year history. This move aims to expand Microsoft's presence in the Internet and smartphone markets by acquiring a valuable communications tool with a global
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The Nasdaq Stock Exchange has issued a list of the top 20 most active companies by dollar volume, providing a snapshot of the market's current trends and player dynamics. The list features prominent technology and e-commerce companies, with Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corporation taking the top two spots
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IndieGoGo, a crowdfunding platform, has partnered with the Startup America Partnership to promote high-growth entrepreneurship across the country. As a participant in the initiative, IndieGoGo will support startups and entrepreneurs nationwide, joining a coalition of industry heavyweights including American Express, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. The Startup America Partnership was formed
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StockMarketLife, a leading small-cap research provider, has been tracking the hottest stocks in the market, alerting investors to the potential for explosive profits in micro-cap and small-cap companies. The firm's Investment Stock Report focuses on identifying companies on the verge of significant market movement, providing comprehensive due diligence
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In pre-bell trading, technology stocks were exhibiting mixed performances, with Microsoft (MSFT) and Cisco Systems (CSCO) showing signs of momentum. However, IBM (IBM) was among the early decliners, with shares dropping 0.4% after a reportedly downgrade to Hold from Buy by Canaccord, citing valuation concerns. The firm's
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The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) has assembled a lineup of expert marketers from top companies to share their insights on integrating marketing across channels at the ALL FOR ONE: The Integrated Marketing Summit. The event will feature case studies and best practices from global leaders such as American Express, Coca-Cola,
