BlackBerry ponders sale and other strategic alternatives
By Hanleigh Daniels 13 August 2013BlackBerry is pondering its mobile futures, one of which is a possible sale of the company. FULL STORY >
Yahoo acquires Tumblr
By Ryan Noik 20 May 2013It'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 >
Google reportedly looking to buy WhatsApp
By Hanleigh Daniels 9 April 2013Google is reportedly ready to buy WhatsApp for a cool $1 billion. FULL STORY >
Dropbox acquires Snapjoy
By Hanleigh Daniels 21 December 2012Dropbox goes on an acquisition spree, snapping up Snapjoy right after buying Audiogalaxy. FULL STORY >
Nokia introduces HERE location and mapping service
By Hanleigh Daniels 14 November 2012Nokia announces its new location and mapping service, dubbed HERE, for new platforms such as iOS and Android. FULL STORY >
Google acquires Nik Software
By Hanleigh Daniels 18 September 2012Google acquires Nik Software who is responsible for the Instagram rival app Snapseed. FULL STORY >
Google acquires net-based malware tool VirusTotal
By Hanleigh Daniels 12 September 2012Google's latest acquisition is internet-based malware scanning company VirusTotal. FULL STORY >
Digia to acquire Qt from Nokia
By Hanleigh Daniels 10 August 2012Digia is acquiring Nokia's entire Qt operation and software technologies. FULL STORY >
Beats Electronics realigns agreement with HTC
By Hanleigh Daniels 23 July 2012Beats Electronics struck a new deal with HTC to regain majority ownership of the company. FULL STORY >
Facebook acquires mobile bookmarking service Spool
By Hanleigh Daniels 16 July 2012Facebook purchases mobile bookmarking service Spool. FULL STORY >
Microsoft to acquire Perceptive Pixel Inc
By Hanleigh Daniels 10 July 2012Microsoft is acquiring multi-touch touchscreen maker and software development firm Perceptive Pixel. FULL STORY >
Beats Electronics acquires digital music service MOG
By Hanleigh Daniels 4 July 2012Beats Electronics has acquired digital music service MOG. FULL STORY >
Office 365 commercially available in South Africa
By Staff Writer 29 June 2012Microsoft launches its cloud-based Office 365 productivity suite commercially within South Africa. FULL STORY >
Microsoft to acquire Yammer for 1.2 billion dollars
By Hanleigh Daniels 26 June 2012Microsoft is acquiring enterprise social network provider Yammer in order to beef up its cloud-based services. FULL STORY >
Facebook acquires Face.com facial recognition
By Hanleigh Daniels 19 June 2012Facebook has agreed to buy facial recognition company Face.com. FULL STORY >
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