Internet Space
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.
Internet Space
iPhone to share the spotlight with services at Apple’s big event
The iPhone will be front and center at Apple's upcoming media presentation even as the California tech giant steps up its efforts in content and services for its devices.
Tech Space
iPhone 5 rollout draws big crowds worldwide
Apple fans queued in Asia, Europe and North America on Friday for the new iPhone 5, which appeared set to break sales records despite lukewarm reviews and complaints about its mapping system.
Tech Space
iPhone 5 not just a phone; it’s a stimulus too
Apple's iPhone 5 is one of the biggest product launches ever in the sector, and may also deliver a well-timed stimulus to the US economy ahead of the presidential election, analysts say.
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eBay hangs up on Skype
EBay ended its troubled marriage with Skype on Tuesday, agreeing to sell a majority stake to a group of investors in a deal that values the Web communications service at 2.75 billion dollars.
Internet Space
eBay split to create independent PayPal
US online retail giant eBay unveiled plans Tuesday to spin off PayPal, aiming to help the unit compete better in the fast-moving online payments segment.
Legacy Reports
Chinese troops in Tajikistan for mountain warfare drill
Chinese special forces and Tajik troops are preparing for anti-terrorist exercises due to take place next week in the mountains of the ex-Soviet state, the Tajik defence ministry told AFP Thursday.
Legacy Reports
Air France-KLM aims to expand routes in China
Air France-KLM chairman and chief executive Jean-Cyril Spinetta said Thursday he was mulling greater cooperation with China-based airlines in a bid to add more routes to key mainland cities.
Legacy Reports
China says no visit by Kim
China denied reports Thursday that reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il was preparing to visit Beijing and reiterated that it was not considering amending a mutual defense treaty with Pyongyang.
Legacy Reports
Police clash with angry villagers in southern China
Several thousand angry villagers in southern China clashed with police during protests over local land requisitions and village elections, police and reports said Thursday.
Legacy Reports
China says foreign media’s reporting unchanged
China said Thursday that newly announced rules for foreign media which drew criticism would not affect their ability to report on the country.
Tech Space
Zuckerberg eyes mobile after Facebook IPO flop
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday the social network giant is focused on mobile devices and should be seen as a smart bet despite a "disappointing" stock market debut.
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Zubrin Talks Mars With SpaceDaily
JO: How do national laws inhibit the private sector from more effectively forwarding the goal of space development?
Internet Space
Zuckerberg: new Facebook panel can overrule him
Facebook said Tuesday it has finalized its charter for its "independent oversight board," giving the panel the authority to overrule chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on questions of appropriate content.
Internet Space
Zuckerberg meets Trump, senators; nixes breaking up Facebook
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg met Thursday with US President Donald Trump and members of Congress on a political reconnaissance mission to Washington, where he rejected calls to break up the world's biggest social network.
Africa News
Zimbabwean High Court orders dissidents to be freed on bail
Opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume and award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin'ono were granted bail on Wednesday at their fourth attempt after being detained in July for calling for protests.