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Dell Goes Private With $24.4 Billion Deal Involving Microsoft Corporation and Silver Lake
0By: Ali Raza | February 7th, 2013 | Business, News, Tablets
Rumours relating to a Dell buyout have been making the rounds for quite some but the computer manufacturer did not verify any reports until Tuesday, February 5 when the global powerhouse finally made it known that it had struck a deal. According to the announcement from Dell it is going private through a $24.4 billion deal which in...
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Apple Makes 128GB iPad with Retina Display Available for Sale on App Store
By: Ali Raza | February 6th, 2013 | Apple, News, Tablets
Apple has finally released the 128Gb version of the iPad for buyers who can now purchase the new device from the App Store. The California-based tech giant uploaded the details of the new device to its site on Tuesday, February 5. Apple’s site also assures potenti...
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Instagram Now Offers A Web Feed Similar To Mobile
By: Talha Bhatti | February 6th, 2013 | Business, Mobile Apps, News
Mobile photo-sharing social network, Instagram, has added a new desktop feature that lets a user see their friends images on a computer display similar to how they would view them on their mobile devices. The web feed also has all the same functionality as its mobile counterpart and users can browse images, comment and like. According to In...
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Reports Indicate Hailo Looking To Expand Into Asia
By: Talha Bhatti | February 6th, 2013 | Business, Mobile Apps, News
The startup world is full of competitors trying their best to become the biggest player in their sector. The car services segment Uber and European counterpart Hailo started going up against each other when the former entered the US market. Hailo had successfully expanded its operations in mos...
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inBloom To Provide Technology Service to Aid Learning
By: Zain Nabi | February 6th, 2013 | News
There is no dearth of different kinds of data floating around in the world, thanks to the connectivity factor that has joined nearly every single individual directly or indirectly. When it comes to education the situation is the same, and may be for good reasons. Back in the old days when printing press was still a new concept, it significantly expedited the pace of the world. The sch...
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New BlackBerry Reaches Canadian Market
By: Zain Nabi | February 6th, 2013 | News, O Canada, Smartphones
The wait is finally over for the people of Canada as the new BlackBerry smartphone, Z10, has finally reached the hometown and is available for sale. After being launched a few days ago in six different cities at the same time the product first hit the UK, and has now reached Canada. It will be available in the UAE shortly while the U.S. market will not get it this month. BlackBerry is...
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OMERS Ventures Adds Three Members to Advisory Board
By: Zain Nabi | February 6th, 2013 | Business, News, O Canada
OMERS Ventures will be able to further effectively present its services in the specialised areas of technology, media and telecommunication as it has now acquired services of three new members for its advisory board. These members are visionaries who have earned respect and fame through their respective work and their experience is certainly going to help OMERS Ventures explore new ar...
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Skype Joins Hands with Carriers in Russia, Will Do the Same in U.S. and Canada
By: Zain Nabi | February 6th, 2013 | Business, News, O Canada
Skype is among the most favourable options when one has to make international calls and connect with their friends and family. The audio and video service that also is suitable for users has somewhat hurt the carriers as mobile phones are not used to make those calls. However, some new developments have brought Skype and the carriers on the same page. Skype has recently joined hands w...
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Apple Works With HBO Go to Make Content Available on Apple TV – Report
By: Jeff Stewart | February 4th, 2013 | Apple, Business, iOS, News
It is no secret that Apple is deeply interested in re-inventing TV and CEO Tim Cook hinted sometime ago that, "When I go into my living room and turn on the TV, I feel like I have gone backwards in time by 20 to 30 years. It's an area of intense interest. I can't say more than that." At this point in time there is no further offic...
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Canadian Firm Vestec Successfully Raises $1.5 Million From the Ex-CEO and Founder of MModal
By: Jeff Stewart | February 4th, 2013 | Business, News, O Canada
After securing $6.4 million in October last year the speech technology company, Vestec, has now successfully raised $1.5 million from the former CEO and founder of MModal, V. Raman Kumar. As a result of this new funding, Kumar has not only become a backer of Vestec, but he has also seized the key position of vice chairman on thi...
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