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SlashGear  about an hour ago:

Yahoo $1.1bn Tumblr grab official: “Promises not to screw it up” -

Yahoo’s acquisition of Tumblr has been made official, in a $1.1bn deal that will see the microblogging site run as a separate business as part of Yahoo’s promise “not to screw it up.
SlashGear  about an hour ago:

Samsung Galaxy S III Jelly Bean 4.2.2 update leaks with Galaxy S 4 features -

Samsung’s Android 4.2.2 update for the Galaxy S III has leaked, bringing Galaxy S 4 functionality to the older smartphone, though the official release isn’t expected until sometime in June.
SlashGear  2 hours ago:

Xbox 720 prototype secrets leak: TV, DVR, streaming, AR and more -

An Xbox TV, a console piggy-backing on your cable box, DVR functionality, streaming gaming, and augmented reality have all been topics of Microsoft development for the next-gen “Xbox 720“, sources claim, though how much of the prototype tech will make it to the eventual hardware is still unclear.
SlashGear  3 hours ago:

Jolla Sailfish phone official with snap-on smart shells and Android support -

Smartphone startup Jolla has revealed its first device, the Sailfish-powered Jolla, expected to ship by the end of the year.
SlashGear  5 hours ago:

Samsung Smart App Challenge hunts Galaxy S 4 streaming tech flag-bearers -

Samsung is offering developers a share of up to $800,000 if they cook up apps for the Galaxy S 4, but they’ll have to use the company’s Chord SDK for media streaming and impromptu networking if they want a shot at the prize money.
SlashGear  5 hours ago:

Samsung reveals 55/65″ UHD TVs and 13.3″ Retina-beating Ultrabook display -

Samsung is readying new, smaller versions of its S-Series Ultra HD TV, with 55- and 65-inch models due to hit Korea in June, while a 13.
SlashGear  15 hours ago:

Big Xbox Dashboard update tipped to pave Xbox 720 transition -

Microsoft’s Xbox 360 dashboard is in line for a new, significant update, insiders claim, paving the way for the next-gen “Xbox 720” with elements of Windows 8.
SlashGear  18 hours ago:

Yahoo Tumblr acquisition reportedly approved in cash-only deal -

This morning a deal between Yahoo and Tumblr has been approved according to sources familiar with the matter.
SlashGear  19 hours ago:

Hisense Sero 7 Pro Tablet leaks to take on the Nexus 7 -

Hisense, a company known for making budget Chinese tablets, will soon be releasing their Android tablets stateside.
SlashGear  20 hours ago:

Does Tim Cook Need to Do A Better Job of Publicly Asserting Himself? -

Apple CEO Tim Cook is an interesting person. He marched his way to the top of Apple’s corporate ladder through hard work and an uncommon intelligence that Steve Jobs, one of the most highly respected chief executives in history, respected.