Amazon confirms acquisition of Souq, marking its move into the Middle East
Amazon today confirmed that it has acquired Souq.com, an e-commerce marketplace serving the Middle East based out of Dubai, which was already commonly described as “the Amazon of the Middle East.” We had reported last week that the companies had already reached an...Apple May Join SoftBank-Backed Investment in Didi Chuxing to Avoid Dilution of its Stake
Chinese ride-sharing company Didi Chuxing is considering a $6 billion investment offer by the Japanese SoftBank Group that could dilute Apple’s stake in the company, according to people familiar with the matter.Bloomberg on Tuesday reported that the potential...Canon acquires London-based printing tech startup Kite
Canon Europe seems to be developing a penchant for buying up London-based startups in the photo or printing space. Following the acquisition of parental photo-sharing app Lifecake in 2015, the company is on a shopping spree again, this time acquiring Kite, a print...Truecaller adds payments and Google Duo video calls in move to rival WhatsApp in India
Sweden-based startup Truecaller made its name as a nifty mobile app that helps people fielder out unwanted phone calls and messaging, but now it is making a move to become a platform. At a press event in India, Truecaller’s largest market based on its 150 million...IKEA Announces Affordable Smart Lighting Product Range
Swedish home furniture store IKEA announced its own affordable smart lighting system today called Trådfri, which means “wireless” in Swedish.The Smart Lighting range of products includes Trådfri LED bulbs, a remote dimmer switch puck, a gateway kit, a...Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
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