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Rumour: Google Looking to Purchase Mobile Mapping Company Waze

Adam Grant 05/24/2013 03:12:28 PM EST in Appointments & Business

Rumour: Google Looking to Purchase Mobile Mapping Company Waze

According to Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the matter, Google Inc. is in talks with mobile mapping company Waze about a potential purchase. It's been reported that Facebook Inc. has already offered to purchase Waze for US$1 billion.

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Tubetime Debuts Android Version of TV App

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URC Total Control TKP-7000 Offers Live Video Playback

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Universal Remote Control's (URC's) new Total Control TKP-7000 in-wall colour touch pad allows users to, with URC cameras, display live, full-motion video on its 7" (1,024 x 600) screen.

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Adam's App of the Week: Get in the Know with eHow

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Some believe that knowledge is power. In this constantly connected era, it is easier than ever to answer questions, learn something new, or dig deep into just about any given topic. One app that really allows users to accomplish all three is eHow for iOS.

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Nikon Adds Fast Portrait Lens to 1 Nikkor Lineup

Nikon Adds Fast Portrait Lens to 1 Nikkor Lineup

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Poll: Canadians Want to Leave Wallets at Home

Published: 05/24/2013 08:50:01 AM

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Mobilicity Debtholders Vote in Favour of Telus' Acquisition Plans

Published: 05/23/2013 06:20:01 PM

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Last week, it was revealed that Telus had agreed to purchase Mobilicity for $380 million. Today, one potential hurdle for the acquisition was successfully hopped.

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Facebook Not Bringing HTC First to UK Until Facebook Home is Fixed

Published: 05/23/2013 03:05:34 PM

Facebook Not Bringing HTC First to UK Until Facebook Home is Fixed

The HTC First, the handset viewed by some as the ‘Facebook phone' due to the heavy integration of the social networking company's Home application, won't be coming to the UK for the time being.

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