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BlackBerry to outsource handsets, will halt productionOttawa (AFP) Sept 28, 2016 BlackBerry announced Wednesday it would halt in-house production of smartphones, marking the end of an era for the once-dominant Canadian tech firm. Ontario-based BlackBerry said it had reached a deal to outsource production of its phones to an Indonesian partner, and would instead concentrate on software and services. Handsets with the BlackBerry name will be produced under license by PT Tiphone Mobile Indonesia Tbk, a statement by the firms said. BlackBerry, which a decade ago was among th ... read more |
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 China's Wanda in talks to buy Golden Globes producer Chinese conglomerate Wanda is considering ramping up its push into Hollywood with the acquisition of the production company behind the Golden Globes, the US firm said Monday. ... more | .. |
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Apple's iPhone 7 launches; sold-out models leave some disappointed Apple's iPhone 7 launch generated trademark queues and brisk sales Friday that defied gloomy expectations, with some enthusiasts left empty-handed after lining up for hours as the company announced some models had sold out. ... more | .. |
 Apple, Samsung struggle in face of Chinese competition The global launch of the iPhone 7 on Friday is crucial to Apple's fortunes in China, but both it and its biggest rival Samsung, hit by a recall over exploding batteries, are struggling in the face of upstart local competitors. ... more | .. |
 iPhone launch generates excitement, frustration Apple delivered its new iPhones on Friday in a global launch marked by long queues at its retail stores but also frustration over the sellout of some models. ... more |
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 Wearable tech market cools, as consumers step back Wearable tech, which was seeing sizzling sales growth a year ago, is cooling this year amid consumer hesitation over new devices, a survey showed Thursday. ... more | .. |
 SES orders high throughput satellite from Thales SES S.A. reports the the procurement of SES-17, a powerful high throughput satellite to be built by Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo-Finmeccanica (33%). SES has ... more | .. |
Apple seeks fresh momentum with iPhone launch With new iPhones hitting the markets Friday, Apple is seeking to regain momentum and set new trends for the smartphone industry and tech sector. ... more | .. |
 Twitter expands video role with streaming TV apps Twitter on Wednesday moved deeper into video, announcing a new application that will offer free content on major streaming TV services. ... more |
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 Lawmakers ask for delay on US plan to cede internet oversight Four Republican lawmakers called Thursday for a delay in implementing a plan to cede US oversight of the internet address system, saying it could give more power to "authoritarian regimes." ... more | .. |
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Apple makes splash with waterproof iPhones Apple is out to make a splash with new waterproof iPhones, a smartphone game starring Nintendo's beloved "Mario" and a push on wireless headphones. ... more | .. |
 UK tech sector in shakeup under Hewlett Packard deal British group Micro Focus will merge with some of Hewlett Packard Enterprise's software assets, the pair said, in a further consolidation of the global tech sector after SoftBank's blockbuster purchase of ARM Holdings. ... more | .. |
 New PlayStation 4 products aim to keep Sony in lead Sony on Wednesday unveiled a pair of new offerings for its industry-leading PlayStation 4, including a deluxe version that is compatible with cutting-edge high dynamic range television. ... more | .. |
 ViaSat, Eutelsat in-flight Internet partnership wins new European service contract ViaSat and Eutelsat Communications continue to execute on their strategy to deliver high-quality satellite-based Internet connectivity to the commercial air market in Europe. Finnair announced it ha ... more |
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Fitbit leads wearables, Apple Watch sales slip: survey Fitbit extended its lead in the market for connected wearables in the second quarter amid a sharp drop in Apple Watch sales, a survey showed Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 New digital antenna could revolutionize the future of mobile phones Aalto University's Radio Science and Engineering researchers have developed a method that allows antennas to make the shift from the analogue to the digital world. The antennas currently in use are ... more | .. |
Apple on firm financial footing as EU tax bill hits A multi-billion-dollar tax bill imposed by the European Union could bruise Apple's image more than its finances, which remain solid even as the trend-setting company looks for the next big thing. ... more |
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