Uber buys mapping assets from Microsoft Bing
The assets include the cameras Microsoft used to collect mapping imagery data, a datacenter in Colorado, intellectual property and roughly 100 engineers.
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Nokia's HERE app to arrive on Samsung Gear S, Galaxy phones
The move marks the first time the Finnish company's navigation app is available on the Android OS, as well as HERE's entrance into the wearables space.
Microsoft debuts Sharks Cove, a costly Raspberry Pi alternative
First teased during its April Build conference, the Raspberry Pi-ish device is the result of the combined efforts of Microsoft, Intel and product manufacturer CircuitCo.
Microsoft warns of .NET vulnerability
Microsoft is warning people of a potentially serious vulnerability in its ASP.NET framework used to create Web sites.
Microsoft woos hobbyist developers
Company is trying to boost interest in noncommercial software development around Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 and Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition.
Week in review: Microhoo, Yahoogle, and Microspace, oh my!
The week was marked by a dizzying barrage of news on the future of Yahoo and its suitors, leaving industry watchers mostly scratching their heads. Also, RSA 2008.(By CNET News.com's Michelle Meyers)
Jury rules for Alcatel in Microsoft patent case
Alcatel-Lucent awarded $367.4 million in damages after jury finds software giant violated two patents. Microsoft says it will appeal.
Hollywood producer set to make shows for Xbox
Veteran producer Peter Safran says he plans first to focus on genres, like comedy and horror, that appeal to owners of the Microsoft console. (From The New York Times)
Dave Stewart, Nokia envision brave new mobile world
Eurythmics musician talks about Nokia's new Artist Advisory Council, created to foster an artist-friendly climate within the company.(From Reuters)
Citigroup says Microsoft likely to raise Yahoo offer
The brokerage also raised its price target on Yahoo's stock to $34 from $31, saying it believed Microsoft remained committed to its offer.(From Reuters)