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Hardware Rumor

Rumor: Apple considering purchase of Israeli-based PrimeSense, creators of the Xbox Kinect

It’s speculation, but it could lead to something interesting. A series of reports from Israeli publication Calcalist.co.il and 9to5Mac claims PrimeSense, the company behind the original Microsoft Kinect’s technology, is in acquisition talks with Apple, somewhere near a valuation in the US$280-US$300M range. According to the report, a delegation of PrimeSense senior executives visited Apple’s […]

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Finance Rumor

Rumor: Apple to purchase Israeli flash memory company Anobit

When Apple ponders buying something, it’s worth paying attention to. Per TechCrunch, Apple is planning to spend between US$400 million and US$500 million to buy Anobit, an Israel-based flash memory company, according to a new report. Citing a Hebrew-language report, TechCrunch relayed on Tuesday that Apple plans to acquire the 200-employee Israeli fabless semiconductor company […]