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  • Google buys online word processing company
    Friday 10 March 2006 – 03:14
    Google has acquired Upstartle, maker of the Writely online word processor. In a manner befitting both Internet companies, the announcement appeared on corporate blogs instead of an official press release.
  • CA buys anti-spyware vendor PestPartol
    Tuesday 17 August 2004 – 02:31
    Computer Associates International on Monday acquired PestPatrol, one of the original anti-spyware vendors, for an undisclosed sum.
  • Mitac buys Navman PND business for $16 million
    Monday 26 March 2007 – 10:23
    Mitac International on March 23 announced it has finished the acquisition of Brunswick New Technologies' (BNT) GPS portable navigation device (PND) business unit, including the brand Navman and operating assets and liabilities, at a total price of $16 million.
  • Nvidia goes for the gadgets, buys PortalPlayer
    Monday 6 November 2006 – 09:09
    Nvidia Corporation has purchased PortalPlayer, a maker of portable media player hardware, in a $357 million dollar deal. PortalPlayer makes semiconductors, firmware and software for MP3 players and portable media players and the merger could allow Nvidia to expand from its computer-based roots into the gadget space.
  • Intel buys entry-level chipsets from ATI
    Monday 12 September 2005 – 04:37
    Intel has placed orders for PCIe-enabled RC410 chips from ATI Technologies in order to maintain its supply of 915-based motherboards as the chip giant is reportedly to phase out its 865 and 915PL/GL chipsets in the fourth quarter and exit the entry-level chipset market, the Chinese-language Commercial Times reported today.

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  • Microsoft Buys Linux (April Fool)*
    Tuesday 1 April 2003 – 07:00
    In a move that is bound to humiliate many people who take things too seriously, Microsoft announced that it has purchased Linux today. When asked for comment, Bill Gates was heard to say, "Now let's see them say something bad about me on Slashdot." AMD said the news will delay Hammer by another year, which will put it right on track with where the company hoped it would be.
  • Man buys Harrier jet on eBay for $20,000*
    Saturday 28 April 2007 – 01:15
    Man buys Harrier jet on eBay for $20,000 A UK man landed a $70 million aircraft for under $20,000, thanks to eBay. ...
  • Da Bomb Diggity: Best Buys for Back to School*
    Monday 21 August 2006 – 02:13
    Da Bomb Diggity: Best Buys for Back to School We show you a variety of mobile computing accessories including Bluetooth printer adapters and tiny folding keyboards, backpacks and carrying cases, security locks, expansion docks, privacy filters, notebook coolers and a piece of software to manage your classes and your life.
  • Ten More Best Buys for Back to School*
    Wednesday 6 September 2006 – 01:02
    Ten More Best Buys for Back to School Our first Back to School Buyers Guide was such a success that we decided to bring you ten more of the best products around. This time we cover the latest in Skype phones, a virtual laser keyboard, unusual USB Flash Drives, a cool multi-function PDA stylus, a hot mobile locker and more.
  • Shock, Horror, Amazement: Nvidia Buys AMD (April Fool)*
    Monday 1 April 2002 – 07:00
    It looks like Nvidia has everyone fooled. In a move that's bound to shock, horrify, and amaze, Nvidia buys AMD. We have the scoop right here!

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