PicoChip, a semiconductor technology firm backed by Intel, AT&T and Samsung, has been acquired by semiconductor corporation Mindspeed Technologies for more than $50m.

Expand Networks, which went into receivership in October, is set to be acquired by its network optimisation rival Riverbed Technology for a reported $10m.

Disney and Softbank-backed mobile advertising network VoodooVox is being acquired by Call Genie, with Call Genie stock making up the bulk of the payment.

The two companies "mutually agreed to terminate" the merger deal they reached in June that would have seen Allozyne shareholders have 65% of the combined entity.

Broadcom is reportedly in talks to add embedded processor developer Broadlight to its stable of acquisitions.

Social commerce company Lockerz has acquired travel services website Off & Away.

Group-buying company Lokaly has been bought by Singtel-backed group buying technology firm Dealised.

The Intel Capital-backed memory storage chip manufacturer is reportedly a potential target for Apple, with $400m to $500m being offered.