Facebook to purchase VR gaming startup behind ‘Beat Saber’
On Tuesday, Facebook announced that it has acquired the Czech-based virtual reality (VR) content startup Beat Games. The developer made a splash in 2018 by releasing the best-selling rhythm title “Beat...
HP beats analyst estimates with fiscal fourth-quarter earnings
On Tuesday, HP posted better-than-expected financial results for the quarter ending October 31. The Palo Alto, California-based corporation generated $15.4 billion in revenue during the period, beating analyst estimates of $15.25...
Xerox gives HP acquisition ultimatum following rejected merger bid
Earlier this week, The Burn-In reported that HP rejected Xerox’s $33.5 billion acquisition bid. In response, the office equipment maker has given the electronic’s firm an ultimatum. Xerox is demanding that...
Report: DoorDash pondering a direct stock listing for 2020
On Wednesday, Bloomberg reported that food delivery service DoorDash is considering becoming a publicly-traded company next year. However, the firm, which has never made a profit, isn't seeking to launch an...
PayPal will acquire Honey for $4 billion
Millennials and savvy shoppers are likely familiar with the name Honey. Yes, the browser extension that helps save money by automatically adding coupons to your cart at checkout. Most everyone knows...
HP rejects Xerox’s $33.5 billion acquisition proposal
Earlier this month, Xerox made a bid to purchase HP for $22 a share or $33.5 billion. After weeks of consideration, the computer hardware company has rejected the proposal. Although, the...
Apple’s Chinese iPhone sales up 6 percent from last model
On Monday, Bloomberg reported that Apple’s iPhone 11 has been doing brisk business in the Chinese market since its release. Indeed, the site notes that the Big Tech firm shipped 10...
Nvidia Q3 fiscal year 2020 revenue down 5 percent, outperforms analyst predictions
On Thursday, Santa Clara, California chipmaker Nvidia declared its financial results from the fiscal third-quarter. Though the firm outpaced Wall Street’s predictions, it recorded declining revenue for the fourth consecutive quarter....
Cisco profits fall by 21 percent in FQ1 2020 due to economic headwinds
On Wednesday, Cisco posted its sales for the fiscal first quarter of 2020. Though the firm has retained its position as one of the world’s largest network technology companies, its quarterly...
Apple’s valuation just eclipsed the entire US energy sector
It’s practically impossible to go into public and not see at least one Apple product. With iPhones at every turn and Apple Watches securely fastened to the wrist of an increasing...
Intel has made a new quantum computer control chip
On Monday, Reuters reported Intel had developed a new cryogenic control chip designed for use with quantum computers. The corporation intends for the component...
How IoT sensors are driving cross-industry growth and innovation
The market for Internet of Things (IoT) sensors is predicted to experience a remarkable rate of growth in the 2020s. MarketWatch reports the field...
NXP’s ultra-wideband tech makes cars more secure and convenient
Traditionally, consumers have viewed their vehicles as analog transports that should take them from place to place quickly and reliably. But a generation raised...
Qualcomm debuts second-generation ultrasonic fingerprint reader
On Tuesday, Qualcomm unveiled its second-generation in-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader. Called the 3D Sonic Max, the extra-large sensor has the capacity to scan two...
Qualcomm announces flagship Snapdragon 865 chip, won’t have integrated 5G
The next generation of mobile technology is almost here. Companies are starting to roll out 5G networks across America, like T-Mobile, who just rolled...
