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Microsoft acquires video content discovery firm VideoSurf

By Hanleigh Daniels 23 November 2011

Microsoft's latest acquisition is video content discovery company VideoSurf, whose software it will use to enhance the Xbox LIVE network as well as the Xbox 360 ecosystem. FULL STORY >

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Huawei to acquire Symantec stake in Huawei Symantec

By Staff Writer 15 November 2011

Huawei Symantec Technologies will be setting a new course under a sole owner, as Huawei is acquiring Symantec's share of the joint venture. FULL STORY >

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Yahoo to acquire interclick

By Hanleigh Daniels 2 November 2011

Digital media company Yahoo! will be extending its audience targeting capabilities and premium content supply via the acquisition of interclick. FULL STORY >

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Microsoft officially welcomes Skype

By Hanleigh Daniels 14 October 2011

Skype has now officially become a division within the Redmond-based software behemoth Microsoft. FULL STORY >

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RIM acquires social software firm NewBay

By Hanleigh Daniels 10 October 2011

Research in Motion's reported latest acquisition is an Ireland-based social software company NewBay. FULL STORY >

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Sony looking to buy out Ericsson from joint mobile operations

By Hanleigh Daniels 7 October 2011

Sony Ericsson is aiming to obtain full control of the Sony Ericsson mobile initiative. FULL STORY >

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Rhapsody to acquire Napster from Best Buy

By Hanleigh Daniels 4 October 2011

Rhapsody, a premium on-demand music service in the US, will be acquiring Napster's subscriber base. FULL STORY >

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Google acquires DailyDeal

By Hanleigh Daniels 19 September 2011

Search giant Google buys German group buying site DailyDeal, to gain a group buying presence in Europe. FULL STORY >

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Opera Software acquires Handster

By Hanleigh Daniels 19 September 2011

Norwegian browser developer Opera Software acquires the American mobile app platform company Handster Inc, in order to strengthen its mobile store offering. FULL STORY >

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Skype to acquire GroupMe

By Hanleigh Daniels 22 August 2011

Skype puts the Redmond cash injection to use once more, in acquiring mobile group messaging service GroupMe. FULL STORY >

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Google to acquire Motorola Mobility

By Hanleigh Daniels 15 August 2011

Search giant Google's next major acquisition is Android smartphone and tablet maker Motorola Mobility. FULL STORY >

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HTC acquires Dashwire

By Hanleigh Daniels 8 August 2011

HTC announces a massive 83.3% year-on-year jump in sales for the month of July, as well as the purchase of yet another company. FULL STORY >

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Samsung acquires US memory manufacturer

By Hanleigh Daniels 3 August 2011

Samsung buys Silicone Valley-based memory maker Grandis, beefing up its patent portfolio in the process. FULL STORY >

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Google buys PittPatt

By Hanleigh Daniels 25 July 2011

Search giant Google has bought facial recognition software firm PittPatt. FULL STORY >

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Logitech acquires Mirial

By Hanleigh Daniels 21 July 2011

Swiss peripheral maker Logitech has purchased premier mobile visual communications provider Mirial, to extend LifeSize video calling to mobile users. FULL STORY >

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