06.08.17 Robots Softbank buys Boston Dynamics (and its robots) from Google The Japanese company has a 'vision of catalyzing the next wave of smart robotics.' By R. Lawler, 06.08.17 save Save share
12.28.16 12.28.16 in Business Trump isn't responsible for Sprint bringing 5,000 jobs to the US The telco's announcement is the result of a pre-existing investment deal, not the president-elect. By T. Seppala, 12.28.16 save Save share View
08.05.16 08.05.16 in Gadgetry SoftBank: Japan's most interesting tech company Robots, the blueprints for (nearly all) mobile chips and global ambitions. By M. Smith, 08.05.16 save Save share View
06.05.14 28 06.05.14 Softbank's 'Pepper' robot understands feelings, will cost less than $2,000 next year Japanese telecom Softbank and its CEO Masayoshi Son have never been afraid to push the envelope, a... By R. Lawler, 06.05.14 save Save share View
03.13.14 03.13.14 Sprint + T-Mobile: What everyone else is saying about a possible acquisition Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son has been on a mission to purchase T-Mobile and merge it with the Now Ne... By B. Molen, 03.13.14 save Save share View
07.13.13 07.13.13 Mobile Miscellany: week of July 8th, 2013 If you didn't get enough mobile news during the week, not to worry, because we've opened the fireh... By Z. Lutz, 07.13.13 save Save share View
07.10.13 07.10.13 Softbank's $21.6 billion acquisition of Sprint is complete Finally, the saga is over. All but a formality once the FCC approved, Softbank has merged with Spr... By R. Lawler, 07.10.13 save Save share View
04.30.13 04.30.13 Softbank founder goes on the attack, sees 'no need' to improve offer for Sprint network Despite bidding competition from Dish, Softbank's founder, Masayoshi Son, has told Reuters that he... By M. Smith, 04.30.13 save Save share View
04.10.13 04.10.13 Japanese mobile boss claims he's already patented the tech inside Google Glass Patent filings, we don't take so seriously. One of Japan's richest men, with the potential to call... By S. Sakr, 04.10.13 save Save share View
10.15.12 10.15.12 Softbank confirms 70 percent Sprint acquisition for $20.1 billion In a joint press conference, Softbank has officially announced that it is buying a 70 percent stak... By D. Cooper, 10.15.12 save Save share View
