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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’s “Galaxy Gear” Smartwatch Set for September 4 Unveil
The South Korean tech giant is in a race with Apple to hit the market first.
China: Full Broadband Coverage by 2020, Gigabit Internet for Major Cities
The “Broadband China” initiative also hopes to attract investors in the domestic IT sector.
7-inch Android Tablets: New Nexus 7 vs. Kindle Fire HD 2
According to leaked benchmarks, Amazon’s Kindle Fire HD 2 could be a Nexus 7 killer.
Gold iPhone? Apple Reportedly Making a “Gilded” iPhone 5S
Leaks, analysts indicate that the iPhone 5S will be offered in gold.
Nexus 5: Will It Be Based on the LG G2?
New rumors claim that the Nexus 5 will be a scaled-down G2.
Samsung Flexible Display Contest: Cash for Ideas, Business Plans
Envisioning the “next big thing” with a flexible screen could win you $10,000.
LG G Pad: An 8.3-Inch Tablet That Can Fit in Your Back Pocket
Sources claim that LG’s new slate will be extremely thin and lightweight.
Flip Phone Flashback: Samsung Unveils Dual-Screen “Hennessy”
The old-school handset will be sold in China, where flip phones remain popular.
Chinese Scientists Are 3D Printing Ears and Livers – With Living Tissue
Specially modified 3D printers use live cells that could theoretically be transplanted.
Haswell Gaming Laptops: Razer Blade Pro vs. MSI GS70
Say goodbye to Alienware-like thickness and weight with these new machines.
Sinking Blackberry Attempts to Sell: Too Late?
With few people buying Blackberry handsets, will anyone buy the company behind them?
Sony “Lens Cameras” Leak, Attached to Rumored Xperia Honami
New peripherals could turn your smartphone into a powerful camera.