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Disney to Buys Maker Studios, YouTube Video Producer, for $500 Million
The Walt Disney Co. announced Monday it will buy YouTube channel operator Maker Studios for $500 million. The deal takes place as Disney is looking to keep younger viewers, since more kids are watching shorter videos online.
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New York City Restaurant Grades Changing in Reworked System
New York City’s grading system for restaurants will be slightly improved in order to reduce fines. City Council announced on Friday that the letter grades will still remain.
China Detains Over One Thousand Spammers Affecting Mobile Phones
Acting tough on spammers, China has come down heavily on 1,530 individuals who allegedly use fake base stations to spam phone users.
Luxottica, Google Glass to Collaborate on Next Connected Eyewear
Luxottica and Google are set to work on new connected eyewear technology. Connected eyewear will soon be further expanded to Ray Bans and Oakley sunglasses when Luxottica, and Google collaborate on a new endeavor to help outline, create, and produce the latest kind of technological glasses.
Apple and Comcast in Talks about Streaming TV-Service
Apple Inc. and Comcast Corp. are discussing the use of an Apple set-top box for a streaming-television service. A deal would let Apple receive special treatment on Comcast’s cables so that it wouldn’t experience congestion on the Internet.
Euro Police Chief Calls for Greater Policing Powers for Bitcoin to Curb Money Laundering
Euro Police Chief Rob Wainwright has called for greater policing powers to weed out miscreants that are using Bitcoins for money laundering.
Candy Crush Saga to Debut On New York Stock Exchange Wednesday
Candy Crush Saga is listed on the New York Stock Exchange starting Wednesday. King, creator of the famous Candy Crush Saga smartphone game app will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange for the first time Wednesday.
Steve Ballmer Hints He is Unsure How Long He Will Continue as Microsoft Director
Microsoft's former CEO Steve Ballmer said he is not sure how long he would remain on the board of directors.
Microsoft-Nokia Deal Delayed Until April
Pending approvals from Asian competition authorities, the acquisition of Nokia's phone business by Microsoft has been delayed.
Xbox Rage: Teenager Stabs Stepfather's Harley Bike After Being Told to Turn Off Game
Enraged over being asked to turn off his Xbox, a teenager damaged his father's $40,000 Harley.
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