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Nintendo to release next-generation console teaser
The Kyoto-based games company has disclosed few details of the console beyond its codename, NX
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Yahoo calls for 'transparency' from US spy agencies
Media reports said the US government had obtained a secret court order for Yahoo to scan millions of user accounts
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Glitch, safe mode as Juno space probe orbits Jupiter
Safety mode turns off instruments and some non-critical spacecraft components
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Anxious wait for news of Mars lander's fate
The European Space Agency (ESA) confirmed the craft had touched down, but said it was emitting no signal
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Tesla says self-driving hardware to be built into all its cars
The company said that its Model S and Model X electric cars are already being produced with the new hardware
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Facebook adds food ordering feature
Facebook has entered a partnership with Fandango to allow for the purchase of movie tickets directly from the page
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Samsung faces potential class action in US over Note 7
The complaint alleges that the consumers discontinued using the phones after the recall, but were asked to wait days
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After cars, Singapore now to try out self-driving buses
The Land Transport Authority hopes eventually to outfit existing buses and develop a self-driving system
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Robot explorers headed for Mars quest: ESA
ExoMars is Europe's first attempt at a Mars rover since the British-built Beagle 2 disappeared without trace in 2003
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Netflix boosts tech shares as US stocks rise
Netflix soared 19 per cent after reporting 3.57 million in new subscribers for the third quarter
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Facebook, Twitter weigh bids for media rights to Indian Premier league
The bids for the rights - for 2018 onwards - are expected by Oct 25
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Qualcomm introduces world's first 5G modem
The new modem is capable of reaching speeds of up to 5Gbps
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YouTube signs up 'The Rock' for new pay channel
The Google-owned video giant said the former wrestler will produce a series called "Lifeline"
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Samsung Elec to compensate Galaxy Note 7 parts suppliers
The world's top smartphone maker said it would fully pay for unused Note 7 parts that have already been manufactured
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London insists on English requirement for private hire drivers
London's transport bosses said all drivers of private hire vehicles must speak, listen to, read and write English
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First launch for Orbital's Antares rocket since '14 blast
The cargo ship is carrying food and supplies for the six-member astronaut crew in orbit
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Twitter is now worth less than its Chinese clone
Twitter is in freefall as it fails to add new users
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Wikileaks claims Assange’s internet access blocked by 'state party’
The anti-secrecy website has published thousands of emails from the head of Hillary Clinton’s campaign team account
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Why the Arab world could be the next startup hub
The growth in the number of tech startups has helped in the evolution of the marketing industry in the region
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7 things to know before signing your startup offer letter
Armed with this new knowledge you can confidently apply for a startup
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Here's what happens if your iPhone home button stops functioning
According to a MacRumors, Apple has provided a way around if such a problem arises
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Pakistan's leading tech firms crowned at P@SHA ICT awards
The awards were distributed among 17 product categories and 15 local categories
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Japan bans Galaxy Note 7 on airplanes over fire risk
The South Korean electronics giant has recalled all Note 7 phones, following reports of exploding batteries
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Germany says Tesla should not use 'Autopilot' in advertising
Tesla's Autopilot has been the focus of intense scrutiny since a Tesla Model S driver was killed
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China to launch manned spacecraft
Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong will be on board the Shenzhou-11 spacecraft as it blasts off
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New messaging apps gain traction in workplace
Small- and medium-sized businesses find Slack especially appealing because of its ease of use on mobile
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In space, the looming threat of a new arms race
Moscow and Beijing are keen to show off their space-attack capabilities, a deep worry for US strategists
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Uber launches rickshaw service in Pakistan
The service will initially be available only in Lahore
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Anyone can chat with the White House... through a bot
The White House unveiled what was touted as 'the first-ever government bot' on the messaging application
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US, Australia and New Zealand ban Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones from air travel
Samsung said it was also expanding a US recall of the fire-prone model to a total of 1.9 million Note 7 phones
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Volkswagen to pay $175 million to US lawyers suing over emissions
VW in September 2015 admitted using sophisticated secret software in its cars to cheat exhaust emissions tests
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Samsung offers alternative phones to Note 7 to appease India customers
India is one of the world's largest and fastest growing smartphone markets and a critical one for Samsung
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Twitter charts solo path as Salesforce rules out takeover
The company may consider possible strategic investments rather than a buyout
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Germany warns Facebook of penalties over online hate speech
The government has pushed the US online networks to take swift action to combat hate speech
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Google adds fact-checking to news articles
Move will allow readers to click on links to check facts where claims have been evaluated by fact-check organisations
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In future, you’ll get different Google results on mobile and desktop
Google will still maintain a desktop index but it won't be as up to date as the mobile one
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This start-up is solving the worst thing about your holiday – poor Wi-Fi
The startup’s wifi device can either be purchased outright for US$124.99 or rented for a few days at a time
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Medical delivery drones take flight over Rwanda
US package-delivery giant UPS and global vaccine alliance Gavi have invested $1.1 million in the Zipline project
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Here’s one powerful way to retain your best employees
65 per cent of Millennials say that personal development is the most important factor on the job
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Top 5 phones that can replace your ill-fated Note 7
Note 7 users are looking for alternatives after Samsung suspended Note 7 production
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India's Infosys cuts forecast over 'uncertain' future
The software giant cut its annual earnings outlook for the second time in just three months
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Amazon and VMware form alliance in the cloud
Amazon will be able to handle VMware software and tools popular with businesses, according to the companies.
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IBM, Google, others to unveil new open interface to take on Intel
Intel, the world's largest chipmaker, is known to protect its server technologies
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Saudi Arabia, SoftBank plan $100 billion tech fund
Saudi Arabia's top sovereign wealth fund, is set to be the lead investment partner and may invest up to $45 billion
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Verizon says Yahoo hack 'material,' could affect deal
Yahoo in September disclosed that it had fallen victim to a data breach in 2014
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Europe heads for Mars in search of life
In early 2018, it will start analysing Mars' atmosphere from an altitude of about 400 km
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Paypal founder raises $100m for new payments startup
That brings Affirm's financing to over $400 million, according to the online database Crunchbase.
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Dubai port titan invests in futuristic Hyperloop train
Hyperloop One said that latest round brought to $160 million the amount of financing raised since it was founded
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Samsung flags $5.3 billion profit hit from Note 7 failure
Samsung posted earnings of $7.2 billion in the second quarter with mobile profits soaring 57 per cent
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Google sees increased data requests from Pakistan govt
Number of requests to Google has been generally rising since it began releasing transparency data in 2011