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Twitter CEO Dick Costolo leaves, turns over leadership to Jack Dorsey amid shareholders complaints of slow company growth

Twitter CEO Richard Costolo will be stepping down in July amid complaints of slow user and advertising growth. Board Chairman and former CEO Jack Dorsey steps in as interim CEO while a committee searches for a permanent company head.

Jun 13, 2015 9:36 AM EDT


Qualcomm Greater China former president Frank Meng returns amid troubled market; former head Wang Xiang moves to Xiaomi

Former Qualcomm China president Frank Meng is returning to head the company operations of the troubled U.S. chipmaker. Former head Wang Xiang exits to join smartphone maker Xiaomi.

Jun 13, 2015 6:54 AM EDT


Apple Music faces antitrust investigations in New York, Connecticut

While Apple Inc was busy unveiling is online music service, Attorneys general of New York and Connnecticut were quietly investigating whether the deals brokered between Apple and music labels had violated antitrust laws.

Jun 12, 2015 10:13 AM EDT


Spotify Raises $526 Million in Face Off with Apple

To counter Apple Inc's new Apple Music subscription service, Spotify, the current leader in the music-streaming business organised a new round of funding from investors on Tuesday. Spotify market value rose to $8.53 billion after collecting $526 million from the latest round of funding from a wide range of global investors

Jun 12, 2015 9:21 AM EDT


BMW's new 7 Series is the luxury car of the future, here today

German automaker BMW on Wednesday unveiled its latest version of its 7 Series at its global headquarters in Munich. The BMW 7 Series is top of the line luxury sedan and it is a status symbol, especially in European countries.

Jun 12, 2015 9:04 AM EDT


eBay brings its online marketplace to Apple Watch

Ecommerce giant eBay sees smartwatches becoming an integral part of our everyday lives, which is why its has come out with Apple Watch app that will provide users quick access to its online market.

Jun 11, 2015 12:31 AM EDT


Sony aims for more clients, 20 percent sales growth in image sensors

Sony wants to expand its market for image sensors beyond Apple, Samsung and others smartphone brands. Sony is aiming at a 20 percent growth in image sensors.

Jun 10, 2015 11:15 PM EDT


T-Mobile and Dish merger talks not supported by major shareholder Deutsche Telekom

Reported merger talks between T-Mobile US and Dish Satellite Television Network is reportedly not favored by the wireless carrier's major shareholder, Deutsche Telekom. DT's chief Timotheus Höttges has spoken out against a union with Dish and instead pushes for a Sprint merger.

Jun 09, 2015 11:14 PM EDT


Comscore’s says Apple top smartphone OEM, but Android still top platform In U.S.

In the US, Apple Inc is the leading smartphone manufacturer in the OEM market, followed by Samsung, LG, Motorola and HTC, according to a report released by internet analytics firm comScore. The period between January and April of this year shows Apple Inc's OEM market share rose from 41.3 percent to 43.1 percent.

Jun 09, 2015 9:07 AM EDT


Angry Birds maker Rovio partners with toymaker Lego

Finnish video game developer Rovio to partner with Danish toymaker Lego to develop a line of Angry Birds themed construction toys. The company's announcement comes just months after Rovio's 2014 earnings fell by 73 percent due to a sharp dip in licensing the Angry Birds brand on toys, clothing and sweets.

Jun 09, 2015 2:02 AM EDT


Deutsche Bank 2015 investment plans include tech labs in Silicon Valley, Berlin and London

Deutsche Bank hopes to invest in three "fin-tech" companies before the end of the year. Germany's biggest lending firm, Deutsche Bank is aiming to have three tech labs this year with locations in Berlin, London and Silicon Valley.

Jun 08, 2015 10:25 AM EDT


Worldpay set to hire six banks for its £6bn London float

Worldpay, a payment processing company, is set to hire 6 banks to help it seek a £6 billion ($9.22 billion) valuation at the London Stock Exchange listing. The £6 billion ($9.22 billion) valuation could make it the largest initial public offering (IPO) in the UK this year.

Jun 08, 2015 5:12 AM EDT