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Tech Biz
From Silicon Valley to Mumbai, Sony to Samsung, the Asia-Pacific drives global technology today, which in turn increasingly influences local and international politics, economics and society. The Diplomat's Tech Biz blog looks at the products, the companies, the industries and the trends that make technology one of the most dynamic aspects of the region.
Samsung Galaxy Round: The Dawn of Flexible-Display Smartphones?
From rumors to reality, Samsung has produced the first truly curved handset.
Taobao to Crack Down on Fake Louis Vuitton Goods
The world’s biggest online marketplace is teaming up with the world’s largest luxury brand.
Foxconn Under Fire: Interns Forced to Make PlayStation 4 Consoles
University forced student interns to work, said they wouldn’t graduate otherwise.
Sony Xperia Z1F: A Powerful Android Handset for Smaller Hands
The 4.3-inch Z1 “Mini” may be a Japan-only exclusive.
Samsung Launching Another (Gold) Flip Phone – With High-End Specs
Classy clamshell will sport a Snapdragon 800 CPU and a 13MP camera.
iPad 5 and iPad Mini 2: Rumor Roundup Ahead of October 22 Event
Apple is preparing to release a duo of new iPads – what has changed?
Samsung’s New Camera Promises Better Photos for Future Handsets
13MP shooter offers image stabilization and better low-light performance.
LG Nexus 5 Service Manual Leaks: Full Specs Revealed
New Nexus will sport high-def screen, 8MP OIS camera, Snapdragon 800 CPU.
Apple iPhone 5s vs HTC One
One excels in social interaction and entertainment, the other has the edge in performance.
Samsung HomeSync: An Android-Powered Set-Top Box on Steroids
The South Korean tech giant will release HomeSync on October 6.
LG “Flexes” at Samsung – Designs a Rival Curved-Display Smartphone
Report: Inside sources release a sketch of LG’s G Flex prototype.
Apple Patents Cylindrical Glass Entryway at Shanghai Store
The Cupertino tech giant has already patented the design of their retail shops.
Leaked Image of Logitech’s iPhone Gamepad Surfaces
Tech leak extraordinaire @evleaks posted pictures of the svelte new controller on Twitter.
Taiwanese Animation Company Responds to Viral “I Quit” Video
Snubbed boss of Next Media Animation counters with “We’re hiring” video.
New Xbox Kinect Can Understand Two People Talking at Once
Upgrades to Microsoft’s popular sensor may set it apart from PS4.
DoCoMo Smart Glasses Project Virtual Touch Display, Translate Menus
Japan’s largest mobile carrier takes augmented reality glasses a step further.
Following Gold iPhone 5s Hit, a Gilded iPad Mini 2 Coming Soon?
Leaks point to gold, silver and “Space Gray” iPad Mini 2s by month’s end.
Nexus 7 (2013) vs. Kindle Fire HDX (7 inch)
Two new hi-res tablets made for two kinds of users: Which is for you?
Nissan’s Autonomous Car Cleared for Public Road Testing in Japan
The Japanese government issues its first license for a self-driving vehicle.
Amazon Unveils $139 Kindle Fire HD, Premium Kindle Fire HDX Tablets
The online retailer also introduced a 24-hour virtual help desk called MayDay.
Samsung Will Show Off a Curved-Display Smartphone Next Month
Company executives confirmed the unnamed handset at an event in Seoul.
It Only Costs Apple $199 to Build an iPhone 5s, $173 for 5c
Both new iPhones are cheaper to produce than the competition’s handsets.
Premium Over Plastic: iPhone 5s Outselling 5c More Than 3-to-1
Apple’s iPhone 5s has proven more popular than the 5c, even in China.
iTunes Radio Review: Unsocial Pandora With a Twist of Spotify
iTunes Radio will do nothing to dispel concerns that post-Steve Jobs Apple is struggling to innovate.