Google Interested in Breaking Up Microsoft & Yahoo Partnership
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt publicly stated that he’s interested in breaking up the Yahoo & Microsoft search relationship earlier this month.
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Microsoft and Barnes & Noble Form Partnership
On Monday, Microsoft and Barnes & Noble announced a new partnership that will leverage the digital Nook and college businesses into a new subsidiary, and the invest of $300 million will give Microsoft a 17% stake in the new business. Read more from the full press release below.
Skype Acquires Qik
Skype announced the acquisition of Qik, a mobile video software and service company yesterday. Qik currently offers solutions for Android OS, iOS, and Symbian platforms. Source close to the matter…
Google Sets Sights on Another Coupon Company?
Unfortunately for Google, the deal with Groupon died on the table earlier this month. The New York Post is reporting that Google is now on the search for a Groupon-like…
Twitter Completes Final Round of Funding
It’s being reported that Twitter has just completed the final round of investor funding, with sources familiar to the situation sharing that the company raised over $200 million on a…
Google Acquires Zetawire
Google acquired Zetawire, which specializes in mobile payments. According to the 451 Group, Google acquired the firm quite some time ago, however the purchase went unnoticed until recently. Zetawire currently…