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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.

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North Korea Begins Producing Android-Powered “Hand Phones”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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