$12 Billion Order from Revived SpiceJet Sets Boeing, Airbus Dueling

The change in business fortunes has been dramatic. As creditors retreated and oil companies refused to refuel its airliners SpiceJet Ltd. was fighting for survival just a couple of years ago, today the recovering Indian budget carrier is being wooed by the world’s biggest planemakers for a potential blockbuster order worth about $12 billion. Quoting…

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 chipset to feature in devices launched after September 2016

This also heralds the release of smartphone-free VR headsets. Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 821 processor is nearly 10% faster than its predecessor the Snapdragon 820 processor. It has made clear that the Snapdragon 821 is not a replacement for the Snapdragon 820, which is currently featured in high-end smartphones including Xperia X Performance, Samsung Galaxy S7…

WME-IMG to Buy UFC for $4 Billion

As a niche sport for those interested in seeing combatants pummel one another in an octagonal cage the Ultimate Fighting Championship seemed for years to be a curio. However an eye-popping price tag is now commanded by U.F.C. as it has become a global sports empire. People with direct knowledge of the matter told media…

Baidu CEO says it Eyes Expansion in US and Europe

As the business looks to new areas such as driverless cars and finance, Baidu – often dubbed the Google of China – will eventually expand into the U.S. and Europe. The chief executive of the Chinese search giant announced recently. Expansion was definitely on the cards, said Baidu CEO Robin Li while speaking at the…