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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.
September 20, 2013
In Photos: Tokyo Game Show 2013
Asia’s biggest video game expo returns to Japan, bringing with it next-generation consoles.
September 20, 2013
Hiroshi Yamauchi, Nintendo’s Video Gaming Pioneer, Dies at 85
Ex-chief was the force behind Nintendo’s transition from playing cards to video games.
September 19, 2013
Sony Commits to Indie Developers; “Real Name Registration” for PS4 Accounts
The new PlayStation Camera will support voice and facial recognition.
September 19, 2013
Tokyo Game Show 2013: Sony Expects to Sell 5 Million PS4 Consoles
SCE President: PlayStation 4 is “consumer focused, developer inspired.”
September 18, 2013
LG G Pad vs. Nexus 7 (2013): Small But Powerful Android Tablets
LG’s upcoming slate will be a worthy challenger to Google’s popular Nexus 7.
September 18, 2013
iPhone 5s Expected to Sell Out on Launch Day
Limited inventory of the new iPhone 5s will lead to early shortages, with the gold model likely to be first to go.
September 17, 2013
iTokyo: Do Apple’s Most Die-Hard Fans Shop in Ginza?
Even a typhoon couldn’t stop some of Apple’s most faithful Japanese supporters.
September 13, 2013
Haswell Chromebooks: More Power and Extended Battery Life
Acer, HP, and Toshiba will offer three new Chrome OS-powered clamshells by year’s end.
September 13, 2013
New Asus PadFone Infinity: Smartphone-Tablet Hybrid
Refreshed version of the current PadFone Infinity will sport a Snapdragon 800 CPU.
September 12, 2013
Asus Transformer Book T100: A Laptop-Tablet Hybrid for $349
The T100’s average specs may not impress, but its 11 hour battery life will.
September 12, 2013
Another iPhone, Another Missed Opportunity to Include NFC
Apple remains the only major smartphone manufacturer to shun the technology.
September 11, 2013
iPhone 5C and Moto X: Are These “Budget” Handsets Too Expensive?
Both colorful plastic handsets cost more than $500 off contract – far more than predicted.