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Panasonic to aquire Sanyo

by Sue Walsh on Nov 3, 2008 at 12:14 PM

Despite media reports across the world, Panasonic is remaining mum on the question of whether they are indeed planning acquire Sanyo.  Reuters and the Tokyo press are reporting that their sources say the deal is done and will be formally announced in a press conference on Friday. Sanyo, the world’s… Continue Reading »

Sony snaps up Gracenote for $260 million

by Indraneel Purohit on Apr 23, 2008 at 02:17 PM

Sony has announced they have purchased digital media information powerhouse, Gracenote. For those unfamiliar with Gracenote, they are behind the CDDB, which makes it simple and easy to get track listings when ripping your CD collection. The deal involves some $260 million being changed hands, along with some other contingencies… Continue Reading »

Blockbuster to acquire Circuit City?

by Elisabeth Young on Apr 16, 2008 at 04:36 PM

Blockbuster is all set to acquire Circuit City, hoping it would become a very huge electronic gadget chain aside from being a global provider of movies and gaming entertainment. Blockbuster is reportedly willing to bid over $1 billion, larger than the company’s current value in the stock market, to create… Continue Reading »

Acer set to acquire E-Ten, entering into the smartphone business

by Robert Nelson on Mar 4, 2008 at 10:11 AM

While the deal has not been made official just yet, Acer has announced having entering into an agreement to purchase E-Ten. For those unfamiliar, E-Ten is a mobile phone maker, who has been getting well known for their Windows Mobile-based Glofiish smartphone lineup. It is being reported that the deal… Continue Reading »

Dave Winer: YHOO doesn’t help MSFT and vice versa.

by Doug Berger on Feb 1, 2008 at 01:28 PM

Dave Winer, who’s best known for his popularization of these things called weblogs (bio here), made a prediction today regarding Microsoft’s bid to acquire Yahoo!. Continue Reading »

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