Verizon, Google close to Mobile Search Deal

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The WSJ reports that Google and Verizon are close to a search deal.
The deal would make Google's search the default on all mobile devices on the Verizon Wireless network.
The deal is not finalized yet, but it seems Google already beat Microsoft for the Verizon deal. Read more

Posted on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:11:52 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Stallone explores Soviet Roots with Vodka Deal

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MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. actor Sylvester Stallone, mighty destroyer of Soviet opponents in the Hollywood "Rambo" and "Rocky" movies, now plans to advertise Russian vodka.
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Posted on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:46:51 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Qualcomm and Nokia Deal ends long legal Battle

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By Sinead Carew

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Qualcomm Inc and Nokia settled a three-year, three-continent legal battle on Wednesday when Nokia agreed to make an upfront payment and ongoing royalties to the U.S. technology company.
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Posted on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:19:42 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lawyers in YouTube lawsuit reach Privacy Deal

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 By Eric Auchard

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Defendants and plaintiffs in two related copyright infringement lawsuits against YouTube have reached a deal to protect the privacy of millions of YouTube watchers during evidence discovery, a spokesman for Google Inc said on Monday.
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Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:49:22 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xbox 360 and Netflix Deal, how will Sony's PS3 counter that?

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Microsoft announced yesterday at the E3 2008 briefing a partnership with movie rental service Netflix. Xbox 360 Xbox LIVE Gold members who are also Netflix subscribers can this holiday season instantly stream movies and TV episodes from Netflix.

This pretty huge, as Netflix is the largest online movie rental service in the world. With the exclusive deal Microsoft gives the Xbox 360 a pretty strong media presence in the living room, despite lacking Blu-ray support.
For those with limited broadband connectivity the Xbox 360 Netflix deal is of course not adding to their experience. A disc based movie playback is still important in my opinion.
Later today Sony has its turn to counter the Xbox 360 Netflix deal in their E3 2008 press-conference. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nickelback joins Live Nation in global Deal

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 By Yinka Adegoke

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Canadian rock band Nickelback has signed a global recording, touring and merchandising deal with concert promoter Live Nation Inc that an industry source said was worth between $50 million and $70 million.
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Posted on Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:14:45 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nokia and Telenor sign Internet Services Deal

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 HELSINKI (Reuters) - The world's top cellphone maker Nokia said on Thursday it had signed a cooperation agreement with Norwegian telcom group Telenor for its "Ovi" Internet services platform.
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Posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2008 21:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

China Mobile Apple iPhone Deal moves closer

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The talks between Apple and China Mobile to bring the iPhone to the largest mobile phone market seemed to have cleared the biggest hurdle according to a Reuters report.

China Mobile's biggest issue was apparently the revenue sharing requirement imposed by Apple. There is still no timeframe on when China Mobile will offer the iPhone in China. Read more

Posted on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:29:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Garmin signs Deal with GyPSii Location-Based Services

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GyPSii and Garmin Sign Global Multi-year agreement for Location-Based Services and Social Networking.

Under the terms of the agreement, GyPSii will provide technology, products, worldwide data center infrastructure, development licenses, and GyPSii branding rights to Garmin, on a worldwide non-exclusive basis for a range of Garmin products.
Garmin anticipates that future products will include friend finding applications that support the GyPSii-powered location-based social networking services platform. Read more

Posted on Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:44:25 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

No Deal between Yahoo and Microsoft: Report

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(Reuters) - CNBC says no deal "whatsoever" on the table between Yahoo Inc and Microsoft Corp, citing unnamed sources.
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Posted on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:58:55 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Amazon MP3 Offers Daily Deals and Friday Five Discounts

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Amazon MP3 has announced new ongoing promotions called “Daily Deals” and “Friday Five” that offer deep discounts on new releases and albums from the Amazon catalog. The Daily Deals campaign will be updated daily and offer popular albums at discounted prices.

The Friday Five promotion will offer five albums at $5 per album starting Friday and going throughout the weekend. Amazon says that all of the MP3 tracks it sells are without DRM protection. Amazon says the Friday Five this week will be Rolling Stone's "Let It Bleed," Frank Sinatra's "The Essential Frank Sinatra," Robert Plant & Alison Krauss' "Raising Sand," Linkin Park's "Minutes to Midnight" and Andrea Bocelli's "Vivere - The Best Of”. Read more

Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2008 11:08:23 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Google/Yahoo Deal Could Lead to Search Monopoly

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According to the American consumer institute a permanent Google/Yahoo partnership should raise concerns for consumers and businesses. ACI says that Google’s online dominance in search and advertising have reached a tipping point already.

A deal between #1 Google and #2 Yahoo would give 90% of the search market to the companies. ACI also says that since some say Google’s ad program generates twice as much money as other programs its ad revenue is likely higher than what is reported. Read more

Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:50:55 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Sirius, XM Shares rise as Deal nears Closure

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Sirius Satellite Radio's acquisition of rival XM Satellite Radio Holdings Inc appeared on Monday to draw closer to consummation -- after some 16 months -- driving the shares of Sirius up 14 percent.
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Posted on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:10:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Starbucks and AT&T reach Deal with T-Mobile

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp , AT&T Inc and T-Mobile have reached a deal to resolve T-Mobile's claim that the coffee chain secretly colluded with AT&T to offer free Wi-Fi Internet access in its cafes despite an exclusive agreement with T-Mobile, Starbucks said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Posted on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:10:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

FCC Chief says will act soon on XM-Sirius Deal

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Communications will act soon on Sirius Satellite Radio's proposed purchase of rival XM Satellite Radio , the chairman of the FCC said on Thursday.
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Posted on Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

CBS and Yahoo in Web Video Sharing Deal

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - CBS Corp said on Wednesday it reached a deal to allow its Web videos to be carried by Yahoo Inc , part of a broader plan by the media company to add new outlets for its television shows.
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Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2008 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 with $100 Gift Card hot Deal at Wal-mart

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Wal-mart offers a $100 gift card with the purchase of the Sony PS3 and other Blu-ray players.

The Sony PS3 40GB sells for $399, with the gift card you essentially get the PS3 for $299 at Wal-mart. Wal-mart says that the Giftcards are available in limited quantities and for online use only; additionally Gift Cards are non-refundable. The Blu-ray promotion apparently runs from June 8th-14th, but the deal for the Sony PS3 is already available on the Wal-mart site. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Jun 2008 00:44:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple Back-to-School Deal is official

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The rumored big Back-to-School offers from Apple are official.
If you’re a student, teacher, or staff member and you buy a Mac with your education discount before September 15, 2008, you can get a free iPod touch or iPod nano after rebate. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Jun 2008 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple Back-to-School Deals include Free iPod Touch with Mac Computers?

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We already reported about rumors that the Apple Back-To-School deals will be big this year. MacRumors reports today that according to their sources Apple will be offering a free 8GB iPod Touch to college students who buy a qualifying Mac computer. Read more

Posted on Mon, 2 Jun 2008 13:27:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hutchison Telecom in Deal with Apple on iPhone

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HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hutchison Telecommunications has sealed a deal with Apple Inc to market the U.S. firm's popular iPhone handset in the city and Macau as soon as the next quarter, a Hong Kong newspaper reported on Friday.
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Posted on Thu, 29 May 2008 23:33:25 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Actors Union, Studios reach new TV Labor Deal

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By Steve Gorman

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Screen Actors Guild and major studios returned to the bargaining table on Wednesday from a three-week recess in contract talks after Hollywood's smaller performers union came to terms with producers on a new labor deal.
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Posted on Wed, 28 May 2008 23:30:10 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr