Sep 3rd 2013
Tech News Today 831
Microsoft Buys Nokia
Why Microsoft bought Nokia's phone unit, Verizon bought itself, Acer touts first 4K smartphone, and more.
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Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell
Why Microsoft bought Nokia's phone unit, Verizon bought itself, Acer touts first 4K smartphone, and more.
Guests: Gina Trapani, Paul Thurrott and Mary Jo Foley
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Running time: 40:45
Links
- Nokia: Selling phone business to Microsoft painful but necessary
- Here are the parts of Nokia that Microsoft ISN’T buying
- Verizon confirms $130 billion buyout of Vodafone's Verizon Wireless stake
- Spotify launches 'Connect,' lets you stream music to compatible speakers
- Amazon Pairs Print and Digital Books With New Program
- Acer announces 6-inch Liquid S2, 'first 4K-recording smartphone'
- Show notes for today's episode