Smartphone shipments to soar
[2013-09-26 07:13]Smartphone shipments in China will hit 450 million in 2014, pushed up by aggressive tactics by local vendors and the advent of the 4G network.
Samsung to launch smartphone with curved display
[2013-09-25 14:47]Samsung Electronics Co Ltd ill introduce a smartphone with a curved display in October, as the world's top handset maker seeks to set the pace of hardware innovation.
Alibaba seeks special terms
[2013-09-25 07:21]A senior executive of China's e-commerce king Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said on Tuesday the company will not compromise on its shareholding structure, a key issue that may cost the company's initial public offering dear in 2013.
Fairfax bids $4.7b to take BlackBerry private
[2013-09-24 16:13]Smartphone maker BlackBerry has agreed to go private in a $4.7 billion deal led by its biggest shareholder after years of falling fortunes and slumping market share.
Microsoft revamps Surface to challenge Apple
[2013-09-24 10:24]Microsoft Corp. on Monday unveiled two new models of its tablets family, Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2, along with an expanded portfolio of new Surface accessories in New York.
Apple sold 9m new iPhones, forecast up
[2013-09-24 10:12]Apple Inc sold 9 million new iPhones during their first three days in stores after China joined the list of launch countries for the first time.
Alibaba launches mobile chat app
[2013-09-24 06:40]China's market for mobile chat applications has never been so crowded especially after Alibaba officially launched of its first social networking app.
Country set to lead telecoms revolution
[2013-09-24 06:40]China is expected to become the world's biggest Long Term Evolution (LTE) fourth-generation market in the near future.
WeChat monetization takes a celebrity twist
[2013-09-23 09:16]China's most popular instant-messaging service now offers a more intimate way for fans to interact with celebrities -- and it comes with a price.
Leica seeks out younger customers
[2013-09-23 06:55]Century-old German camera brand Leica, known for its 35-mm film camera and lenses, aims to attract younger customers by adding digital cameras into its product line.
798 Art Festival kicks off in Beijing
[2013-09-22 15:25]The annual comprehensive art festival kicked off on Saturday at the 798 Art Zone in Beijing, featuring nearly 100 art events.
Blackberry dilemma
[2013-09-22 13:19]Blackberry shares took a dive as the company anticipates massive loss and layoffs.
Making sure your machine knows it is you
[2013-09-22 09:27]How does a machine verify the identity of a human being? Irises, heartbeats, fingertips and voices, for starters.
Trendy International Group, 10 Corso Como make a perfect fit
[2013-09-22 07:54]On Sept 13, Trendy International Group has expanded its fashion footprint with the inaugural launch of 10 Corso Como, a name synonymous with the most cutting edge design, art, fashion and cuisine, in Shanghai.
iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c hit Chinese market
[2013-09-20 16:36]Apple kicks off sales of iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c on Friday in nine countries including the United States, Australia, Canada, China, France,
Wearable technology, the new game-changer
[2013-09-20 00:08]Global consumer electronics giants such as Apple, Google and Samsung are preparing themselves for the big trend of the next decade — wearable devices.
All's fare as apps take road to upgrades
[2013-09-18 09:29]The story of a Taipei tourist shunned in July by more than 20 taxi drivers during rush hour in Xi'an has aroused heated debate on the city's transport problems. While it may seem to be an extreme example, the phenomenon is not uncommon in most cities.
Apple brand goes stale in China
[2013-09-17 07:24]Apple's recent launch of its "new" iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C models in China has already been a spectacular failure, which was something of a surprise to many.
Tencent buys 36.5% holding in Sogou
[2013-09-17 07:24]Internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd bought a stake of 36.5 percent in the Sogou, China's third-largest search engine, for $448 million plus other assets.
Watches inspired by the moon
[2013-09-16 08:17]The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Sept 19 this year and it is for family to get together and admire the full moon. A wristwatch with lunar phases is the best gift for your family members.
