Google (GOOG) is cutting 20% of Motorola Mobility's workforce, or over 4K employees. Google has already let go of 40% of Motorola's VPs and made a CEO change. The cuts are part of an effort to create a streamlined Motorola focused on a small number of smartphone and R&D projects. Reports have indicated Motorola's cable hardware unit will soon be on the block. Motorola had an operating loss of $38M in its first 6 weeks under Google control. [View news story]
Microsoft Forced Into Nokia Bidding War [View article]
I think the sucess of Windows Phone will be pretty much connected with the sucess of Lumia. Microsoft needs Nokia and Nokia needs Microsoft. If there is a bid, I think it will be only from MSFT. If not, I think they will be there helping NOK with the current transition.
Microsoft (MSFT) will unveil plans to make its own Windows 8 tablets at a much-speculated L.A. event on Monday, sources tell The Wrap and AllThingsD. It's claimed Microsoft, like Google, has decided it needs its own no-compromise hardware to compete with Apple (AAPL), and that it could sell both ARM-based (ARMH) and Intel/AMD tablets. The move could rankle some PC OEMs, especially given reports Microsoft will charge huge license fees for Windows 8 tablets. [View news story]
Any thoughts on the possibility of Nokia making them?
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Google (GOOG) is cutting 20% of Motorola Mobility's workforce, or over 4K employees. Google has already let go of 40% of Motorola's VPs and made a CEO change. The cuts are part of an effort to create a streamlined Motorola focused on a small number of smartphone and R&D projects. Reports have indicated Motorola's cable hardware unit will soon be on the block. Motorola had an operating loss of $38M in its first 6 weeks under Google control. [View news story]
Microsoft Forced Into Nokia Bidding War [View article]
Microsoft (MSFT) will unveil plans to make its own Windows 8 tablets at a much-speculated L.A. event on Monday, sources tell The Wrap and AllThingsD. It's claimed Microsoft, like Google, has decided it needs its own no-compromise hardware to compete with Apple (AAPL), and that it could sell both ARM-based (ARMH) and Intel/AMD tablets. The move could rankle some PC OEMs, especially given reports Microsoft will charge huge license fees for Windows 8 tablets. [View news story]
Buying Nokia Below $3 Is Like Buying Ford Below $2 [View article]
You recalled GM headlines but there are also some interesting ones about Apple:
http://buswk.co/JyC25u
http://cnet.co/LzUGw6
Market moods are always very interesting.
How Germany Benefited From The Euro [View article]
I just wish that this could be the "general view" so that Europe really starts to find solutions to the problems.
It Is Time For Bond Alternatives [View article]
A Distant Ray Of Light For Research In Motion [View article]