News: Reads from WWW
Monday, 8 Apr 2013
Google to Acquire WhatsApp for US$1 Billion?
According to inside sources at Digitaltrends, Google may be interested in buying the mobile messaging app, Whatsapp, for a rumored US$1 billion.
Friday, 5 Apr 2013
Paul Thurrott: Outlook for Windows RT Exists
Outlook RT exists and looks to be edging closer to release, according to Paul Thurrott of SuperSite for Windows fame. Regarding Office for iPad, he's heard that it would only arrive after Microsoft ships Outlook RT.
HP Chairman Resigns Over Mismanaged Acquisition
HP chairman Ray Lane has stepped down from his position as head of the board of directors following the mismanaged saga of the acquisition of software company Autonomy. Two other board members are also stepping down, while investor and board member Ralph Whitworth is taking over as interim chairman.
Thursday, 4 Apr 2013
Reuters: Google to Launch Second Gen Nexus 7 this July
Reuters has reported that the second generation Nexus 7 will be launched in July with a higher resolution display, a Qualcomm processor and a thinner bezel.
Facebook Phone UI Leaked Ahead of Its Official Event
Screenshots of Facebook Home and images of the devices are leaked a day before its official launch event. Read on to find out more.
Wednesday, 3 Apr 2013
Sales of Hybrid Vehicles Soaring
According to sales data, sales of hybrid vehicles has gone up considerably in the U.S. and now has a market share of 4%. This figure is expected to double by the end of this decade.
Yahoo Mail Gets Dropbox Integration
In order to keep pace with Hotmail from Microsoft and Gmail from Google, both of which provide access to SkyDrive and Google Drive respectively, Yahoo has struck a deal which will offer Dropbox integration for their Yahoo Mail service.
Tuesday, 2 Apr 2013
Windows 8 Market Share Only at 3.31%, Windows 7 and XP Continue to Reign
According to data from Net Applications, market share of Windows 8, though increasingly steadily, is only at 3.31%. More than 80% of Windows users are still using Windows 7 and XP.
NVIDIA's CEO Approached by Intel Headhunters
According to TechEye.net, NVIDIA's CEO Jen-Hsun Huang has been approached by headhunters who were looking to find Intel's next CEO. Although this report warrants some doubt, it is not unthinkable as we reported last month that Intel was seriously considering outside candidates for its top job.
Monday, 1 Apr 2013
Facebook to Unveil Modified Android OS on HTC Device?
Facebook sent out invites for an event on 4th April, this thursday, with a teaser to see its new home on Android. Sources told TechCrunch that Facebook will be launching a modified Android version with Facebook integration on the home screen of a HTC phone.