Neowin News Feed for: Bids

Google and Facebook bids for Skype were not competitive

Brad Sams — Tue, 10 May 2011 15:10:42 +0000

In the war for Skype, was Microsoft the only true contender? It was rumored before the announcement of the purchase of Skype by Microsoft that Google and Facebook were also interested in the platform. But,... Read more...

Wireless Auction Opens with $2.4 Billion in Top Bids

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:41:17 +0000

Top bidders put up a total of more than $2.4 billion on Thursday in the opening round of the Federal Communications Commission's auction of coveted U.S. government-owned airwaves. The figure represents the highest bids received... Read more...

Macromedia Bids For More eBay Users

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 19:55:46 +0000

eBay sellers have a new content management tool to help them post storefronts faster, thanks to a newly customized Macromedia toolset. The Web graphics software maker said it is offering a customized version of Macromedia... Read more...

Genuity Closes Bids, $242M Deal Nearly Done

Sun, 19 Jan 2003 16:20:48 +0000

Genuity said today that Level 3 Communications's $242 million acquisition bid is the only qualified offer. The declaration effectively eliminates the possibility of another buyer swooping in. The companies, which provide wholesale Internet access,... Read more...