HTC investing $300M in Beats Electronics
Smartphone company HTC is investing $300 million in digital sound company Beats Electronics, the company told All Things Digital.
Along with the investment, HTC will form a strategic partnership with Beats to begin integrating Beats technology into its entire line of products.
The partnership is likely part of HTC’s effort to boost its brand awareness in the U.S. While it has a strong manufacturing business, HTC isn’t as well-known as a consumer brand compared to … Continue Reading
Comcast: Skype is coming to the TV
Comcast subscribers will soon be able to access video calling service Skype from their televisions, according to the company, which plans to make the full announcement Tuesday at a cable industry trade show in Chicago.
The Skype service will be delivered through HDTVs through a Comcast adapter box (meaning anyone without an HD set is out of luck) and will require a high-quality video camera as well as custom remote control that enables texting capabilities, … Continue Reading
Life sciences briefing: Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008
Comcast subscribers will soon be able to access video calling service Skype from their televisions, according to the company, which plans to make the full announcement Tuesday at a cable industry trade show in Chicago.
The Skype service will be delivered through HDTVs through a Comcast adapter box (meaning anyone without an HD set is out of luck) and will require a high-quality video camera as well as custom remote control that enables texting capabilities, … Continue Reading
