Archive for July, 2009

Yahoo board member Icahn wants Microsoft deal

Activist investor Carl Icahn spoke out in favor of a search deal between Yahoo Inc and Microsoft Corp, as talks between the two companies appeared to regain momentum. Icahn declined to comment on the state of any negotiations between Yahoo and Microsoft. He had tried to broker a partnership between the two companies last year, [...]

Movie studios try to harness “Twitter effect”

Audiences are voicing snap judgments on movies faster and to more people than ever before on Twitter, and their ability to create a box office hit or a flop is forcing major studios to revamp marketing campaigns.
The stakes are especially high this summer season when big budget movies like “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” [...]

LG’s new chocolate handset gets teaser video

LG’s mobile division just recently announced the development of the next generation Chocolate, the company’s most successful mobile handset to date. From the design team that created the original Chocolate, the new phone will showcase a highly distinctive design that takes optimal advantage of the device’s features and performance.
“We’re returning to an all-time favorite to [...]