Nokia wants to get back into the cell phone business
… One stipulation of that deal was that the remaining Nokia business could not produce and mobile phones until the final quarter of 2016. …
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Signs of the Apocalypse: Nvidia Considers Using Intel's Foundry Service
… It's also doubtful Nvidia would ever tap Intel for its core GPU business. …
New Xbox CEO Dumps 'Microsoft Gaming' Branding
Microsoft has dumped its Microsoft Gaming brand, bringing its global games business back under the Xbox name. …
Google to Let Some Customers Pay for Cloud Services With Cryptocurrency
… Neither Google nor Coinbase specified which cryptocurrencies would be accepted, but Coinbase Commerce typically helps businesses accept and convert major tokens such as Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, USD Coin, and Tether USD. …
Microsoft announces Windows-on-ARM partnership with Qualcomm, but done right this time
… Business and general app compatibility are the major focus here, not 3D performance. …
Microsoft releases free Office apps for iPhone and iPad, Android coming soon
… At first glance, it seems odd that Microsoft would give away one of its most lucrative products for free -- but don't worry, it all makes perfect business sense. …
Shifting alliances: Samsung invests $4 billion in foundry expansion
… If the manufacturer's relationship with Apple were cozy, this sort of investment would be a no-brainer -- Apple's business has driven Samsung's foundry revenue from $1.2 billion in 2010 to an estimated $3.735 billion in 2012. …
Windows Is No Longer 'The Most Important Layer' at Microsoft
… When asked if Microsoft would ever consider getting back in the mobile OS business, or if it considers its lack of presence in that business to be a critical problem, Nadella emphatically dismisses the idea. …
Qualcomm announces 48-core Falkor CPUs to run Microsoft Windows Server
Today at the Open Compute Summit, Qualcomm announced a significant partnership with Microsoft that could have ramifications for the entire server industry. Not only has Qualcomm created new server designs around Microsoft…
FAA Eases Drone Restrictions for 10 Pilot Programs
… These tests, which involve local governments and businesses, will help evaluate an expanded role for drones Opens in a new window that don't have to follow the strict rules. …