Tag: Business
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Microsoft Announces Bid to Buy LinkedIn for $26.2 Billion
Microsoft have announced today that they plan to acquire LinkedIn for a mere $26.2 Billion. The deal is to brokered with cash-only and will value LinkedIn shares at $196 a pop. According to Microsoft, LinkedIn will retain its own brand, independence etc. On top of this, their CEO, Jeff Weiner will be remaining and reporting…
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Facebook for Work Prepares to Launch Early Next Year
A version of Facebook for professionals has been long discussed; in fact The Gadget Helpline first shared the news back in November last year. Secret invites were issued to Beta test the new platform which would be simply called Facebook for Work but nothing much has been seen or heard in the past 12 months…
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Phones Have Unused FM Radio Chips
It may seem odd but older FM radio stations still remain one of the biggest ways listeners get their hands on music. Bands and artists still rely on radio as a big outlet for their music – digital and downloads might be huge these days, but they haven’t yet squashed the older format. FM radios…
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Microsoft Offering UK Business Trial on Windows Phones
Microsoft is allowing UK business owners a chance to get to grips with Windows Phone by trialling a selection of Lumia handsets. Windows is the most widely used computing platform and is found in a majority of offices across the globe. With Windows 10 just announced Microsoft looks to continue its 30 years of success…
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Surface Pro 3 Business Bundle – Save Around £135
Microsoft is offering a deal on its Surface Pro 3 Business Bundle which can save UK buyers up to £134.98 for a limited time only. The Surface Pro 3 package on sale here is designed for power, portability and productivity and comes with Window 8.1 Pro out of the box. The tablet offers a generous…
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Facebook at Work Being Tested as LinkedIn Rival
Facebook is reportedly developing a new social network for working professionals. The new site will be called Facebook at Work and when it goes live it will operate in a similar fashion to services such as LinkedIn, creating a “safe for work” version of the popular social site. The intention is that this will allow…
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BlackBerry stepping back from mainstream market, to lay off 4,500 staff
Poor Z10 sales cited as the reason for Canadian manufacturer taking a step back from the main stream mobile market…
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PayPal UK Launching ‘Chip and Pin’ Pairing for Smartphones This Summer
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A credit card reading system for PayPal transactions is currently being trialled with small businesses and traders..
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How to make the most of the new look LinkedIn – Make your profile page better
Take advantage early and spruce up your LinkedIn profile to make the most of the new look…
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ONLY IN JAPAN: Busty Bots Entertain as Robot Restaurant Opens in Tokyo!
A most unusual business has opened in Shinjuku catering for Japan’s enthusiasm for massive machines & fantasy females!
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Google’s Chrome and Drive Heading to iPhone, iPod and iPad
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We’re on the second day of Google’s I/O developers conference with the second day geared more towards software and, surprisingly, iOS. Google announced today that Google Chrome & Drive are coming to iOS and will be on Apple’s App Store later today.
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Microsoft Buys Business-Focussed Social Networking Site Yammer For $1.2 Billion
Microsoft confirmed today that the software-giant has purchased business focussed social networking site Yammer for $1.2 billion.