SAN FRANCISCO — Hewlett Packard Enterprise will spin off yet another part of itself, further honing the company formed as part of the breakup of Hewlett Packard last fall. HPE will merge non-core software assets with the United Kingdom’s Micro Focus in a deal valued at $8.8 billion, both companies announced Wednesday. The transaction includes a 50.1% ownership of the new… Read More Hewlett Packard Enterprise in $8.8B software spinoff
Google last year added ‘Purchases on Google’ or ‘Buy buttons’, making it easier for mobile users to shop while using Google Search. This was part of the company’s attempt to lure customers to its site rather than shop via Facebook or Pinterest. Google’s aim was to simplify the process of searching and buying products. (Also… Read More Google’s Shop the Look Feature to Show Smarter Shopping Ads in Search Results
India stands a chance to get 5G technology with the rest of the world as the country enters an era of Internet of Things (IoT), Telecom Secretary J S Deepak said in Bengaluru on Wednesday. “…We got 2G 25 years after the rest of the world, at least after the developed world. We got 3G… Read More India May Get 5G Networks With the Rest of the World: Telecom Secretary
Intel Corp said it would spin out its cyber security division, formerly known as McAfee, and sell a majority stake in it to investment firm TPG for $3.1 billion in cash. TPG will own 51 percent of the new entity, valuing the entire company at $4.2 billion including debt. Intel, which bought McAfee for $7.7… Read More Intel to Spin Out McAfee Unit, Sell Stake in Business to TPG
Australian carrier Qantas told customers on Thursday not to use or charge Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 during flights after faulty batteries in the new smartphone caused some handsets to explode. Samsung, the world’s largest smartphone maker, said last week it was suspending sales of its latest flagship mobile device and recalling 2.5 million units shipped… Read More Airline Grounds Samsung Galaxy Note 7 After Explosions Recall
Email and password data for more than 68 million Dropbox users is for sale in the darknet marketplace. The data set, which is from a 2012 breach, includes users’ email addresses as well as obscured passwords. The nearly 5 gigabytes of data represents one of the larger user credential leaks in recent years. Its price… Read More Hacked Dropbox Data of 68 Million Users Is Now for Sale on the Dark Web
Apple has warned users that the all new Jet Black variant of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus may easily get scratched while use. The company on its official specifications listing of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus has clearly pointed out the possibility. “The high-gloss finish of the Jet Black iPhone 7… Read More iPhone 7 Jet Black Variant Can Get Easily Scratched: Apple’s Surprising Warning
US computer maker Dell said Wednesday it completed the acquisition of data storage firm EMC, creating the largest privately held technology group with a range of computing services. The completion creates a new firm called Dell Technologies and finalizes a record $67 billion (roughly Rs. 4,45,231 crores) deal for EMC, which will help the struggling… Read More Dell Finalises Huge EMC Deal to Become a Tech Titan
Smartphone launches are normally all about finding out about added features. But in the case of the iPhone 7, what everyone wanted to know was how Apple would justify its widely leaked decision to remove support for normal headphone jacks. At the San Francisco event, marketing chief Phil Schiller suggested his firm had been motivated… Read More iPhone 7, Airpods and courage: the internet reacts
Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest citizen, is implementing a $20 billion 4G mobile network that promises to bring fast internet access to hundreds of millions, at little to no cost. The network, which launched Monday, reaches more than 80 percent of the country. By March 2017, Ambani wants to reach 90 percent. Indians will be able… Read More Free Internet Coming to India
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