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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.
Can Ouya Shake Up the Gaming Console Market?
The tiny Android-powered Ouya is already sold out at several U.S. retailers.
Facebook Working on “Flipboard-like” News Aggregator
The social network has been secretly working on a news service for over a year.
Wi-Fi Woes: Apple OS X Slowing Down the New MacBook Air’s Connection
Upgraded 802.11ac Wi-Fi was supposed to be faster. Mountain Lion is limiting it.
Dual OS Hybrid Tablets: Asus Transformer Book Trio vs. Samsung ATIV Q
Both tablets offer Windows 8, Android Jelly Bean, and Haswell chips.
Samsung Galaxy NX Camera: Not a Smartphone, But Close
Samsung’s new mirrorless camera touts interchangeable lenses and 4G connectivity.
Samsung Infringed on Apple Patent Says Tokyo District Court
Will Apple’s latest victory in Japan help it gain an edge over a rising Samsung?
Angry Aussies: Mad Max Video Game Needs Australian Voice Actor
More than 2,100 have signed a Change.org petition to a game developer.
Stratasys Buys 3D Printing Startup MakerBot for $403 Million
The Stratasys-MakerBot deal will bring desktop 3D printing closer to the mainstream.
Microsoft’s Xbox 180: No Online Check-Ins for Xbox One, Used Games OK
Unhappy gamers may have won one of the biggest battles in gaming history.
SoftBank: Sole Bidder in Sprint Buyout After Dish Network Quits
Sprint could be the biggest foreign acquisition by a Japanese company.
Dell XPS 12 vs. Sony VAIO Duo 13: Battle of the Haswell Laptops
Which Windows 8 convertible makes better use of Intel’s latest processor? We take a look.
Android Smartwatch and Smart Ring: Geek Fashion From China’s GEAK
A Shanghai-based company is offering wearable technology to better integrate smartphones.