Sony Ericsson Q3 profit in line, mum on Sony buyout


Last week, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters that Sony is in talks to buy Ericsson’s 50 percent stake in the joint venture.The company, which stuck to its outlook for the market, said that it would shift all its production to smartphones during 2012. ($1 = 0.730 Euros)

Backstage access


Sometimes the real action happens behind the scenes, as this image from Daniel Churechawa shows. Daniel got access to backstage at the Miss Vietnam Czech Republic competition in Prague to capture the eliminated contestants’ disappointment. View this week’s Your View showcase here.