Gerry Shih

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Twitter opens Hong Kong office, gains China foothold
Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The office will be headed by Twitter executive Peter Greenberger.

Xiaomi's India smartphone ban exposes wider patent risk
Rediff.com14 Dec 2014

Xiaomi said in a statement that "it isn't easy" to build up a patent portfolio as a...

Xiaomi apologises for unauthorised personal data access
Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Xiaomi Inc said it had upgraded its operating system to ensure users knew it was...

Twitter backtracks on block feature after users revolt
Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Before it backtracked, Twitter had said Thursday that the change was meant to protect...

Twitter IPO pegs valuation at modest $11 billion
Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The valuation was more conservative than the $15 billion some analysts had expected for...

Twitter picks NYSE for IPO even as losses widen
Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Among the biggest winners of a successful IPO would be co-founder Evan Williams with a...

Twitter reveals rip-roaring growth, big losses ahead of IPO
Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

The eight-year-old online messaging service gave potential investors their first glance...

Zynga, seeking salvation, names Microsoft Xbox head as CEO
Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

He replaces Mark Pincus, the founder of the company.

Google buys Wavii for $30 million
Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Google's successful bid came after Apple Inc had expressed interest in buying Wavii to...

BlackRock to buy $80 million Twitter stake
Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

The deal values the firm at more than $9 billion.

Twitter takes on Instagram, Facebook
Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Twitter's new release came days after Instagram unexpectedly said it would no longer...