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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.
North Korea Begins Producing Android-Powered “Hand Phones”
Kim Jong-Un recently toured the Hermit Kingdom’s first smartphone factory.
LG G2: Future PR Events Cancelled After 20 Injured at Handset Giveaway
Participants came armed with BB guns, attempted to shoot coupon-bearing balloons.
Sony Xperia Honami Likely to Boast an S4-Crushing 20MP Camera
Alleged camera sample adds credibility to previously leaked specs and photos.
Save the Date: Sept 10 Rumored for New iPhone Event
Bigger screens and biometric security may be coming to iPhone next month.
Draw-On Portables: Samsung ATIV Q vs. Microsoft Surface Pro
Both of these tablet-laptop hybrids run Windows 8 and accept styluses.
Apple Board Questions Innovation, Lengthy Gap Between New Products
Tim Cook’s leadership called into question as Apple stock, market share plummets.
Apple’s Shrinking Market Share: Android Broadens Mobile Device Lead
Long product cycles are causing a slowdown of iPad, iPhone sales.
Korea’s Electric Buses Bring Wireless Charging to the Streets – Literally
A pair of electric buses in Gumi can recharge by driving over special roads.
Firefox 23: Deeper Social Site Integration and Security Upgrades
An updated version of the popular web browser was released on Tuesday.
LG G2 User Manual Leaks Two Days Before NYC Event
The high-end phablet will have rear buttons; support nano-SIM and microSD.
Apple Initiates iPhone Charger “Takeback Program” Following Electrocutions
Tech giant will accept third-party chargers; provide an official Apple charger for $10.
Microsoft Surface: Pro Price Cut to $799 Follows $900M RT Write-Down
The $100 price cut for the i5-powered slate will run through the end of August.