Report: Softbank looks to acquire Sprint Nextel for $12.8 billion

From CNET News.com: Japan's Softbank is eyeing a major acquisition of Sprint Nextel, according to a new report.

The Japanese mobile carrier is in advanced talks with Sprint Nextel to acquire the U.S.-based carrier for $12.8 billion, the Wall Street Journal is reporting today, citing...

Lenovo Grabs the Top Spot in Global PC Market from HP

From DailyTech: Computer maker HP has been struggling as its stock price drops on increasingly poor computer sales. According to research firm Gartner, Lenovo took advantage of HP’s weakened state and is now the number one PC maker in the world as of Q3 2012.

During Q3, global...

HTC Bails on U.S. Tablet Market

From DailyTech: We reported earlier this week that HTC is still on the ropes after issuing another dismal earnings report. The company's earnings missed analysts' estimates by a long shot, and its profits for the quarter were down 50 percent compared to the same period last year....

Google and LG's Nexus 4 outed by Carphone Warehouse

From CNET News.com: Google and LG's Nexus smartphone is getting closer to reality after it popped up Carphone Warehouse's inventory system.

A listing for an LG Nexus 4 appeared in the U.K. retailer's system, according to a picture posted by The Verge.

The listing is just the...

Slingbox 500 and Slingbox 350 Break Cover

From DailyTech: Sling Media has unveiled a pair of new settop boxes for its Slingbox family called the Slingbox 500 and the Slingbox 350. Both new products will be available in retail stores and promise full HD resolution streaming video sent from your home to your smartphone, tablet...

Lenovo Plans to Increase In-House Manufacturing of Laptops

From X-bit Labs: To maintain its rapid shipments growth while sustaining high quality, Lenovo Group wants to increase in-house production of notebooks. To do so, it will need to add more suppliers of computer parts into its supply chain or even venture into parts manufacturing...

Nvidia's Kepler Lands into Mainstream Segment

From X-bit Labs: Nvidia Corp. on Tuesday introduced yet another member of the Kepler family of graphics solutions. The novelty costs around $150 and is designed to address the needs of mainstream gamers, who demand latest features, yet are not ready to pay for premium graphics boards...

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