Neowin News Feed for: Rakuten

Intel explains why its latest and upcoming Xeon CPUs are great for 5G and 6G

Sayan Sen — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:09:54 +0000

Intel has highlighted its plans for how it will help the world and major telecom companies adopt to high speed 5G as well as 6G with the help of its Xeon platform. Read more...

Viber messaging app rolls out Folders, a new chat organization feature

Aditya Tiwari — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:00:02 +0000

Rakuten Viber has launched a new chat organization feature called Folders. It is now rolling out globally, and it will be available to all Viber users in the coming months, starting with version 20.0. Read more...

Is the entry-level Kobo Nia e-reader worth your money?

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:00:01 +0000

Kobo launched the Kobo Nia, an affordable e-reader, back in July last year. Priced at only $100, the digital reading device is very budget-friendly. Does it provide value for money? Let's find out. Read more...

Microsoft leads investment in drone software maker AirMap

Connor Bucy — Fri, 24 Feb 2017 02:24:01 +0000

Microsoft seems to be looking to the skies as it leads an investment in drone aviation software start-up AirMap. The company says the investment will allow AirMap to make use of Microsoft's resources. Read more...

Skype VoIP app rival Viber bought by Rakuten for $900 million

John Callaham — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 22:11:21 +0000

Viber, one of the major rivals to Skype in the VoIP app business, has been acquired by Japanese online retailer Rakuten for $900 million in an attempt to expand its user base. Read more...