MedStar, Inc., a leading provider of medical imaging and diagnostic services, has been acquired by AstraZeneca, Inc. The deal will result in MedStar’s $8.8 billion in cash and $1.9 billion in common stock, according to an announcement from Astra.The acquisition will enable Astra to accelerate the company’s transformation and strategic direction, Astra said in a statement.Astra is the world’s largest […]

The NFL announced that it is launching a new app for the digital subscription sports streaming service called NFL GamePass.The app will allow fans to stream their favorite NFL games to their Android and iOS devices, including smartphones.NFL Gamepass will launch this fall on all mobile devices.The company said it will also stream games through its official NFL app and […]

By BOB HAWKINSAssociated PressWASHINGTON (AP) Twitter Inc., a technology company that provides services such as instant messaging and photo-sharing, will pay about $1.1 billion for its advertising holdings, including digital assets, according to people familiar with the matter.The announcement on Thursday came after Twitter, a popular platform for sharing jokes and news, raised $26 billion in a funding round in […]

3DS users can now download the new 3ds game app for free, even though they don the 3ds.This was announced via Twitter on Monday and includes a number of other new features including a new 3D mode, and an option to play offline using the same Wi-Fi connection as the iPhone.The app is available for download for $1.99.It also includes […]

The NFL is about to introduce an Instant Video subscription service that lets players watch up to 50 hours of video per week on a tablet.The service will be available through NFL Mobile, a company that connects NFL players with NFL Mobile partners to stream their games online.Players can sign up to receive the service via NFL Mobile’s mobile app.NFL […]

Google News Canada has just published a blog post detailing some interesting things about Canadian mobile operators, and what you can expect to see in the future.While it may seem like a bit of a departure from the usual coverage of Canadian telecoms, the article focuses on the first wave of Canadian operators in the mobile space, and the operators […]

A new app called “Messages” is hoping to be a new kind of messaging app that’s both secure and easy to use.The app lets you send and receive messages, send and reply to them, and even make phone calls without needing to download an app.It’s a simple yet slick solution that’s a bit more than just a messaging app.Instead of […]

In League of Legend, teams are players with a common goal – win an important match.In other games, teams play for the same purpose, with different goals and a different level of strategy.The difference is the emphasis on teamwork, and the emphasis in which teams are allowed to work together.“League of Legends is more team-based than the other games,” says […]

An automated messaging robot that can communicate with your smartphone without you having to say a word can be a lifesaver if you are stuck in traffic or a crowded room.It has been used to help drivers navigate traffic jams or find people who are not paying their fares, and it is also a useful way to chat with family […]