id8 Group R2 Studios: Are Apple, Google and Microsoft Fighting for an Acquisition?

R2 Studios, which is developing home-media and automation technology, has remained largely mum about its plans but last year released an app that turns Android phones into touch panels for controlling heating and lighting systems wirelessly. R2 Studios also holds some patents related to controlling electronic devices and interfaces.

Is it possible that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) are all interested in the company more for its patents and less for its actual products? While there is no concrete evidence to suggest this, it is something to keep an eye on as discussions continue into the future.

If past patent applications are any indication, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) may be the frontrunner. AppleInsider added:

One (patent) filing discovered this year by AppleInsider showed how multiple devices, including Apple hardware as well as third-party devices like cable boxes, PlayStation gaming controllers and home sprinkler systems, could be connected and controlled through near-field communication technology.

At this point, it appears that talks between R2 Studios and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) are preliminary. A deal could be coming soon or a deal could never happen. However, it is a story that we will continue to track.

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