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Google Reportedly Facing FTC Antitrust Investigation Over Android Platform

Google faces FTC scrutiny due to its Android platform. Unnamed complainants argue that the search engine giant blocked their access to Android platform.


Comcast to acquire majority stake in Universal Studios Japan

Comcast Corp. is getting a 51% stake in Universal Studios Japan Co. The US cable company has announced its NBCUniversal unit will pay Goldman Sachs and other owners of USJ Co. $1.5 billion for the majority stake.

Amazon's Kindle Fire HD 10 fails to impress users except for the wide screen

Amazon just unveiled their latest gadget, the Amazon Fire HD 10. It is the widest tablet offered by Jeff Bezos's company and it comes with a price tag far cheaper than any other high-end tablet by another manufacturer at $229.

China slaps fine on Microsoft's Chinese JV over Xbox

The China's Commerce Ministry has slapped a fine on a joint venture (JV) between Microsoft Corporation and its Chinese partner BesTV in Xbox game console venture for breaking antitrust laws. However, the Redmond-based global IT major has escaped from a major penalty as the investigation didn't find any major fault on the part of Microsoft over market competition rules. The investigation on Xbox marketing drive revealed that Microsoft didn't obstruct the free market competition. The Chinese Commerce Ministry has imposed a penalty of Yuan 200,000 ($31,430) on Microsoft JV firm in China.


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Shrugging from the recent market crash, Nike and Under Armour stocks have emerged as major gainers on the Wall Street. Though these two companies are battle to capture higher market share in sportswear and star endorsements, but the athletic apparel makers are racing ahead in improving their financial performance.
Showtime has released a 30-second trailer of "Homeland" season five to give fans a closer look to the action-packed events that will be uncorked beginning Sunday, Oct. 4th. In the final moments, the trailer also gave away a mysterious tease by the end, with Carrie Matheson asking the viewers in tears – “Who’s after me?”
David and Victoria are said to be constantly fighting intensely and with Victoria reportedly starting to remove "marriage" tattoos many fear that the two might eventually split.
"House of Cards" season 4 still has no official release date yet but there are already rumors that the show might be pushed back to start in March next year and Frank and Claire might go against each other in the elections.
Rumors of the new Galaxy O7 and Galaxy O5 are ignited once again as the alleged specs leak through benchmarks in the Internet.
Android was already running on a Windows 10 Lumia phone, but Microsoft squashed the bug that allowed it.
The iPad Pro's larger screen is to blame for the Office 365 subscription requirement for the Microsoft Office apps. There is still no confirmation yet with regards to its exact release but rumor has it that the upcoming device will be made available before the massive Black Friday shopping.
The Asian market open lower on Tuesday as investors start to weigh in again the possibilities of a weak economy sign in China. The market fell to its three-week low and is raising concern in the U.S too causing a substantial loss in the Wall Street.
As part of its new strategy, Microsoft Corporation will announce quarterly results under the three new headers based on operating a segment-wise business. The global software major has devised a rearranging system for financial results by restructuring business into three operating segments.
Dragon Age Inquisition will be one-year-old in November and what is totally exciting for fans is that the game developer and publisher, Bioware, will be releasing Game of the Year Edition set to release on October 6.. It will contain the full game including all its storyline, gameplay content, expansion packs, weapons, and bonus gear.