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Microsoft to buy Skype for $8.5 Billion.

by Paul Joseph May 10, 2011 Featured

The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that Microsoft–in what would be its most aggressive acquisition in the digital space–was zeroing in on buying Skype for $8.5 billion all in with an assumption of the Luxembourg-based company’s debt. All Things Digital has confirmed it. Read it here

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Facebook and Google are planning to buy or tie-up with Skype

by Paul Joseph May 6, 2011 Featured

Facebook and Google Inc are separately considering either buying the company or forming a joint venture with Skype after the web video conferencing service delayed its initial public offering, two sources with direct knowledge of the discussions told Reuters . Facebook Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has been involved in internal discussions about buying Skype, according to one of the sources. Another source said Facebook had reached out to the Luxembourg-based company about forming a joint venture. Google has also held early talks for a joint venture with Skype, the second source said. A Skype deal could be valued at $3 billion to $4 billion, the first source said. Skype’s IPO is expected to raise about $1 billion, several other sources said. The discussions are in early stages, and it is not clear which option the companies favor, the first two sources said.

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Wynncom Y36 New Dualsim Phone in India

by Paul Joseph March 22, 2011 Featured

Wynncom launched its new Wynncom Y36 is Dual SIM mobile and holds an excellent camera with flash as well as a torch feature. Wynncom Y36 is tracked with security functional technology of SMS Mobile tracking to its users. It supports an expandable memory up to 16 GB. Features of WynncomY36 are as follows: * Weight: 95 grams * Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) * expandable memory: up to 16 GB * 1000mAh battery * 5 hrs of talk time * 240 hrs of standby * Camera: 2 mega Pixel * GPRS * EDGE * Bluetooth * USB Port * Opera mini Browser * JAVA * FM with recording * Yahoo/MSN/Skype Wynncom Mobile newly launched phone Wynncom Y36 has inbuilt features such as Opera mini browser and gives access to social networking sites like Skype Chat, Facebook etc. Wynncom Y36 is Java Enable hand set and is embedded with a 1000mAh battery power; it facilitates users with 5 hrs of talk time and 240 hrs of standby. The user friendly specifications and affordable pricing will further entice you.

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