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Rich McCormick

Latest articles by Rich McCormick

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Comcast is reportedly planning to buy DreamWorks for more than $3 billionComcast is reportedly planning to buy DreamWorks for more than $3 billion
Technology

CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg has been looking for a buyer for DreamWorks for several years.

By Rich McCormick
Technology
Sharp Accepts Foxconn’s Takeover Bid (Update: Deal on Hold)Sharp Accepts Foxconn’s Takeover Bid (Update: Deal on Hold)
Technology

One of the largest ever acquisitions of a Japanese by a foreign entity.

By Rich McCormick
Technology
Apple Must Pay $625 Million for Infringing Patents With FaceTime, iMessageApple Must Pay $625 Million for Infringing Patents With FaceTime, iMessage
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East Texas jury gives patent holding company VirnetX a win.

By Rich McCormick
Technology
The Bullet That Lyft Just Dodged Is Still Coming for UberThe Bullet That Lyft Just Dodged Is Still Coming for Uber
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Lyft won’t have to reclassify its drivers as employees, but Uber still might.

By Rich McCormick
Technology
David Bowie Dies, Aged 69, After 18-Month Battle With CancerDavid Bowie Dies, Aged 69, After 18-Month Battle With Cancer
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Bowie’s representatives said the singer, actor and legendary musician died “surrounded by his family after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.”

By Rich McCormick
Technology
Brazil Has Blocked Access to WhatsApp for Two DaysBrazil Has Blocked Access to WhatsApp for Two Days
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Brazilian telecoms, feeling the competitive heat, have pressed for government regulation of the popular app.

By Rich McCormick
Technology
Theranos Relents, Will Publish Blood Test DataTheranos Relents, Will Publish Blood Test Data
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The biotech startup will try to rebut questions about the accuracy of its tests.

By Rich McCormick
Technology
Apple Could Face $862 Million Penalty for Using University’s PatentApple Could Face $862 Million Penalty for Using University’s Patent
Technology

Mobile chips used technology developed at the University of Wisconsin.

By Rich McCormick
Technology
Verizon Will Share Your Browsing Habits With AOL’s Massive Ad NetworkVerizon Will Share Your Browsing Habits With AOL’s Massive Ad Network
Technology

Putting the “supercookie” to use.

By Rich McCormick
Technology
FAA Seeks $1.9 Million Fine for Drone Photo Firm’s Illegal FlightsFAA Seeks $1.9 Million Fine for Drone Photo Firm’s Illegal Flights
Technology

The agency said SkyPan conducted 65 unauthorized drone flights in the busy airspace over New York and Chicago.

By Rich McCormick