Microsoft reportedly pondered buying Nokia, bailed
The plan was to combine Microsoft with a device maker with scale and then go after the likes of Apple and Samsung.
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Nvidia expands business, offers graphics licensing
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In the face of bankruptcy, Kodak eyes $406m offering
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