BlackBerry has a new potential suitor, it’s reported, with Cerberus Capital Management LP poking through the ailing smartphone company’s financial records as it considers whether it could turn it around. The private-equity firm has inked a non-disclosure agreement with BlackBerry, Bloomberg Businessweek claims, giving it access to the Canadian firm’s books. Interestingly, according to the […]
Amazon and HTC are partnering on the rumored “Kindle smartphone”, a new report suggests, with the struggling phone manufacturer in talks around building as many as three handsets for the retail behemoth. Of the trio of unnamed devices, one is “at an advanced stage of development” – potential the device believed to be codenamed “Smith” […]
Apple has sent out invites for an October 22nd event, where we’re expecting to see the Cupertino company reveal the new iPad mini 2 and iPad 5. The event, which has the tagline “We still have a lot to cover”, will be held in San Francisco, and has been widely predicted for some time now, […]
One of the most interesting and controversial features on the new iPhone 5S unveiled by Apple was the integrated fingerprint sensor. That fingerprint sensor allows the user to use their fingerprint to unlock the device and make purchases via the iTunes Store. An image has surfaced from China claiming to be the iPad 5 fitted […]
Nokia Netflix bundle in Lumia 1020 promo [Update: confirmed plus 925 & 625]
Posted in: Today's ChiliNokia will bundle Netflix streaming video access with new purchases of the Lumia 1020 on select carriers, it’s reported, with the media subscription aiming to sweeten the deal in the competitive UK market over the holiday period. Purchases of the 41-megapixel Windows Phone on carrier Vodafone UK will get a year’s use of Netflix bundled, […]
Microsoft CEO hunt enters interview stage as sources leak potential candidates
Posted in: Today's ChiliMicrosoft has been in an active hunt for a new CEO following Steve Ballmer’s announcement that he’ll be leaving the company shortly. The process has entered the one-on-one interview stage, according to sources who spoke with The Wall Street Journal. These same sources have also detailed a list of individuals reportedly approached by the search […]
The rumored iWatch has cropped up in a variety of tips and rumors over the past months, with the latest one surfacing today by way of Brian White, a Cantor Fitzgerald analyst who has grabbed some details about the fabled Apple smartwatch from unnamed sources. According to White, the iWatch will function as a home […]
Since Hulu’s former CEO Jason Kilar stepped down earlier this year, the video streaming service has had Andy Forssell serving as acting CEO while a hunt to find a permanent replacement has been underway. Such a time has reportedly come, with sources stating that Fox Network’s President of Distribution Mike Hopkins will be announced as […]
Grand Theft Auto V is enjoying its fair share of success, with PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gamers catapulting it into record-breaking success. PC gamers have been left out of the mix, however, and may have to wait until early next year before they see the game. Such information comes from the folks over at […]
BlackBerry co-founders weigh buy-out bid as business breakup increasingly likely
Posted in: Today's ChiliBlackBerry co-founder Mike Lazaridis is weighing an acquisition bid for the struggling smartphone company, increasing his controlling stake in the Canadian firm with a new share purchase. Lazaridis now controls around 8-percent of BlackBerry as a result of the deal, but is considering going even further and buying it outright, according to a new SEC […]