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FCC nominee Tom Wheeler to divest stakes if confirmed

FCC nominee Tom Wheeler to divest stakes if confirmedVenture capital investor Tom Wheeler has announced that he would divest his stakes various companies, including Google Inc, AT&T Inc and Dish Network Corp, if he is confirmed as the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Mr. Wheeler has been nominated for the top job at the FCC; and it is common for nominees to divest their stakes in certain companies to avoid conflicts of interest.

Porsche takes wraps off plug-in hybrid 918 supercar

Porsche takes wraps off plug-in hybrid 918 supercarPorsche has finally taken wraps off the prototype of its much-awaited plug-in hybrid 918 Spyder supercar, which according to the company's claims, will be very quick as well as energy efficient.

Intel passed up big opportunity by not supplying chips for first iPhone: Paul Otellini

Intel passed up big opportunity by not supplying chips for first iPhone: Paul OtelliniIntel passed up one of the greatest opportunities in its history by not agreeing to supply chips for Apple's original iPhone, chipmaker's former CEO Paul Otellini admitted.

Apple’s App Store hits 50 billion app downloads mark

apple-app-storeCupertino, Calif.-based tech giant Apple on Thursday announced that its App Store had hit a new milestone by scoring 50 billion downloads.

The 50 billionth app "Say the Same Thing" was downloaded by Brandon Ashmore from Mentor, Ohio. Ashmore received $10,000 in credit as a thank you gift from Apple for downloading the 50 billionth app.

VMware’s dual persona app now available for Verizon smartphones

VMware’s dual persona app now available for Verizon smartphonesVMware Horizon Mobile, VMware's dual persona mobile device software, has become available for on some of Verizon's Android-based smartphones.

The dual persona app creates two operating system instances, one for personal use and another for business use.

Daimler unveils newest version of Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Daimler unveils newest version of Mercedes-Benz S-ClassLuxury car maker Daimler AG on Wednesday took wraps off the newest version of its Mercedes-Benz brand's flagship sedan S-Class.

Nokia’s Lumia 925 and 928: at a glance

Nokia’s Lumia 925 and 928: at a glanceFinnish handset maker Nokia's recently announced Lumia 928 and Lumia 925 smartphones boast some incremental improvements over their predecessors.

The Lumia 925 and 928 are smaller as well as lighter than their predecessor Lumia 920. The Lumia 925 is the first smartphone in the series that has received an aluminum body.