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Sony Corp Chief Executive Officer Howard Stringer has announced acquisitions worth $8.4 billion this year to bolster phones and content. However, these efforts may not be enough to turn around a company heading for a fourth consecutive loss. The acquisitions, which include the purchase of Ericsson's mobile-phone
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Verizon's acquisition of wireless spectrum from Comcast, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks signals a significant shift in the telecommunications and cable industries. The deal, valued at $3.6 billion, has sparked concerns that the dance for market position may quickly draw in Apple, Google, and Microsoft,
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Verizon is revolutionizing the way customers watch live TV by teaming up with Microsoft to offer a selection of live, FiOS TV channels on the Xbox 360 Entertainment System. This groundbreaking collaboration enables Xbox LIVE Gold members who subscribe to both FiOS TV and Internet service to view live channels
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Verizon continues to push the boundaries of digital entertainment by announcing a new offer that allows customers to watch live FiOS TV channels on their Xbox 360 consoles. This offer is made possible through a collaboration between Verizon and Microsoft, and it enhances the borderless lifestyle experience for Verizon customers.
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The European Commission has brought together 28 leading companies to form a Coalition to improve the safety and security of the internet for children. This initiative aims to tackle issues such as harmful content, privacy settings, and parental control, highlighting the growing concern for young users online. The founding members,
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The Trusted Computing Group (TCG), a worldwide open industry standards organization, has elected Dell and Nokia as contributor advisors to its board of directors for a one-year term. This move aims to strengthen the organization's efforts in creating specifications for trusted computing, which enables a safer computing environment
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Bluetooth technology allows users to form wireless connections between various communication devices to transmit voice and data. In 1998, five companies, Ericsson, IBM, Intel, Nokia, and Toshiba, jointly organized as Bluetooth Promoters. The technology operates in the 2.4 GHz band and uses frequency hopping spectrum to avoid interception by
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When analyzing the performances of large companies, it's tempting to assume that being the largest in the sector means being the best. However, this assumption can be deceiving. As it turns out, the second-largest company in a particular industry often outperforms its larger counterpart due to factors such
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As Interbrand recently announced its ranking of the top 100 brands for 2011, Coca-Cola maintained its position as the world's most valuable brand, with an attributed value of $71.8 billion. The top 7 brands remained unchanged from last year's ranking, with IBM, Microsoft, Google, GE,
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The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 stock market indices closed lower on the day, with the FTSE 100 falling 16.34 points to 5510.82 and the FTSE 250 dropping 85.56 points to 10302.24. The declines were driven by losses in various sectors, including energy, finance, and retail.
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The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) has been facing challenges in various parts of the country, with a key case currently underway in Massachusetts. Seventy major corporations, including Microsoft, Starbucks, and Google, have signed a friend-of-the-court brief arguing that DOMA should be struck down due to difficulties in assessing taxes
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The Indian stock market saw significant movements on Nov. 4, with several companies experiencing gains and losses. Starbucks Corp. reported improved fourth-quarter profit, leading to a nearly 3 percent increase in its stock price. Microsoft Corp.'s license agreement with Openwave Systems Inc. propelled the latter's stock
