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Microsoft Sells Off Feature Phone Business For $350 Million

Microsoft has reached an agreement to sell the company’s entry-level feature phone assets to FIH Mobile, a subsidiary of Hon Hai/Foxconn Technology Group, and HMD...

Hon Hai Looking For A New CEO

Taiwanese contract assembler Hon Hai is looking for a successor to chairman and chief executive officer Terry Gou. The company has set up a think-tank led by Dr. Steven Yang, head of one of the main divisions at the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research, according to a Reuters report by Michael Gold, citing a company spokesperson.

IBM Sets US Patent Record Again

IBM inventors received 6,809 patents in 2013 says IBM. The company topped the annual list of U.S. patent leaders for the 21st consecutive year....

Eleven Injured In Foxconn Fights

Eleven people were injured at a large fight that broke out in Foxconn last week. According to a report by Paul Mozrur of the Wall Street Journal, based on updates from Foxconn, the fight attracted a crowd of over 300 people. Foxconn employees had gathered to take part in autumnal festivities, when the fight erupted.

Google Buys Foxconn Imaging Patents For Glass

Google has bought virtual imaging patents from Foxconn, reports AFP, based on a document acquired by the news agency. The patents will be reportedly...