Sony Sells Its PC Business and Other News You Need to Know

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Stan Schroeder
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Sony Sells Its PC Business and Other News You Need to Know
This file photo taken on July 30, 2009 shows Japanese electronics company Sony television sets displayed at a Tokyo electrics shop. Sony shares tumbled below 1,000 yen for the first time since 1980 as the Tokyo stock market plunged on June 4, 2012 following a dismal performance from Wall Street and amid global economic concerns. AFP PHOTO / FILES / Toru YAMANAKA (Photo credit should read TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/GettyImages) Credit: TORU YAMANAKA/AFP/GettyImages

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you updated on what's happening in the digital world.

The incredibly difficult -- and incredibly addictive -- Flappy Bird is quite the money-maker for the developer behind the arcade-style game. In an interview with The Verge, developer Dong Nguyen says the app earns an average of $50,000 per day — all thanks to in-game advertisements.

Amazon has acquired video game developer Double Helix Games, according to TechCrunch.

Sony announced it will refocus its efforts on three businesses: imaging, gaming and mobile. The company has its Sony VAIO brand and PC business to Japan Industrial Partners and plans to spin off its TV business into a wholly owned subsidiary.

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