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China Internet – Pie in the sky

          M&A in Chinese Internet is being defined by the Digital Life pie. The Chinese market for fixed and mobile internet services is so large that...

Microsoft vs. Sony – More than consoles

          The console war goes much further than the living room. The initial momentum has gone to Sony but Microsoft is looking to close the gap...

Sina Weibo – Fair deal

          Sina Weibo is heading for an IPO at a fair price. Sina Weibo, the Chinese Twitter look alike, has broken even just in time for...

Facebook– Whats up?

          There is a lot “up” with Facebook to justify spending $19bn of shareholder’s money on WhatsApp. Facebook will pay $4bn in cash, $12bn in shares...

Samsung – Gear up MWC

          Galaxy Gear could steal the thunder next week. Samsung is launching its new line-up on Monday evening at an event in Barcelona. While the Samsung...

HPQ – Eggs in flight

          The fight between HPQ and Autonomy is going very badly for HPQ. It looks increasingly likely that HPQ will have egg all over its face...

Viber / Rakuten – History lesson

          This deal looks eerily similar to Ebay’s unsuccessful purchase of Skype in 2005. Rakuten, The Japanese B2C and B2B2C e-commerce platform has announced that it...

Lenovo Q3 – Narrow squeak.

          Lenovo can absorb Motorola and just avoid red ink Lenovo will be skating on very thin ice when it absorbs Motorola as the handset maker...

HTC – No respite.

          HTC has lost its edge and there is no sign of its return. From its financial forecasts to the leaked products it is due to...

Blackberry – Brutal Maths.

          Another round of bean counting reveals a dire outlook. The rotating doors are still turning as the old guard exits to be replaced with John...