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BlackBerry ponders sale and other strategic alternatives

By Hanleigh Daniels 13 August 2013

BlackBerry is pondering its mobile futures, one of which is a possible sale of the company. FULL STORY >

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Yahoo acquires Tumblr

By Ryan Noik 20 May 2013

It's official - Yahoo! has acquired Tumblr for a hefty sum exceeding a billion dollars. The question is, what does it mean for both the behemoth and the six year old start-up? FULL STORY >

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Google reportedly looking to buy WhatsApp

By Hanleigh Daniels 9 April 2013

Google is reportedly ready to buy WhatsApp for a cool $1 billion. FULL STORY >

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Dropbox acquires Snapjoy

By Hanleigh Daniels 21 December 2012

Dropbox goes on an acquisition spree, snapping up Snapjoy right after buying Audiogalaxy. FULL STORY >

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Nokia introduces HERE location and mapping service

By Hanleigh Daniels 14 November 2012

Nokia announces its new location and mapping service, dubbed HERE, for new platforms such as iOS and Android. FULL STORY >

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Google acquires Nik Software

By Hanleigh Daniels 18 September 2012

Google acquires Nik Software who is responsible for the Instagram rival app Snapseed. FULL STORY >

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Google acquires net-based malware tool VirusTotal

By Hanleigh Daniels 12 September 2012

Google's latest acquisition is internet-based malware scanning company VirusTotal. FULL STORY >

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Digia to acquire Qt from Nokia

By Hanleigh Daniels 10 August 2012

Digia is acquiring Nokia's entire Qt operation and software technologies. FULL STORY >

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Beats Electronics realigns agreement with HTC

By Hanleigh Daniels 23 July 2012

Beats Electronics struck a new deal with HTC to regain majority ownership of the company. FULL STORY >

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Facebook acquires mobile bookmarking service Spool

By Hanleigh Daniels 16 July 2012

Facebook purchases mobile bookmarking service Spool. FULL STORY >

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Microsoft to acquire Perceptive Pixel Inc

By Hanleigh Daniels 10 July 2012

Microsoft is acquiring multi-touch touchscreen maker and software development firm Perceptive Pixel. FULL STORY >

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Beats Electronics acquires digital music service MOG

By Hanleigh Daniels 4 July 2012

Beats Electronics has acquired digital music service MOG. FULL STORY >

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Office 365 commercially available in South Africa

By Staff Writer 29 June 2012

Microsoft launches its cloud-based Office 365 productivity suite commercially within South Africa. FULL STORY >

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Microsoft to acquire Yammer for 1.2 billion dollars

By Hanleigh Daniels 26 June 2012

Microsoft is acquiring enterprise social network provider Yammer in order to beef up its cloud-based services. FULL STORY >

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Facebook acquires Face.com facial recognition

By Hanleigh Daniels 19 June 2012

Facebook has agreed to buy facial recognition company Face.com. FULL STORY >

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