Technabob » merger http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Geek Stuff Sun, 27 May 2012 20:00:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Steven Colbert Explains Cingular Name Change http://technabob.com/blog/2007/01/17/steven-colbert-explains-the-cingular-name-change/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/01/17/steven-colbert-explains-the-cingular-name-change/#comments Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:42:19 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/01/17/steven-colbert-explains-the-att-branding-changes/ Watch and learn…

Funny thing is… I’m pretty sure I’ve been a customer of all of these companies at one point or another.

[via Digg]

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If this rumor is true, it could be another nail in the coffin for the already troubled PlayStation 3, with potential to even further reduce the number of decent titles available for Sony’s flagship “next-gen” console. Such an acquisition could also help Microsoft to do what no U.S. console manufacturer has done to date: succeed in Japan. That all said, rumors like these are usually a dime a dozen, so I wouldn’t hold my breath too much.

As soon as I hear any news on the truthfulness (or is it truthiness?) of this rumor, I’ll be sure to post an update.

[via ThatGameBlog]

[UPDATE: In an interview with GameSpot, Capcom has denied this claim, stating simply "It's a 3-year-old rumor, most likely refueled by our recent spate of 360 titles." Still, you never know.]

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Slim’s reasonably-priced Squeezebox and high-end Transporter media devices allow you to send media from your PC to your home entertainment system. Their products are reknowned for their outstanding industrial design as well as their usability and sound quality.

Having already produced some of the best bang-for-the-buck audio systems for media PCs and small media rooms, along with 2004′s acquisition of Harmony, maker of excellent remote controls, the acquisition helps to round out Logitech’s portfolio. The company’s desire to grow in the home entertainment arena is clear, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see future acquisitions in the area of HDTV accessories or other living room tech.

At this point, Logitech expects to keep on the team from Slim Devices, so hopefully we’ll continue to see quality hardware, while prices will likely come down thanks to Logitech’s production and distribution scale.

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