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Samsung trips on quality control in rush to pip Apple

SEOUL In its rush to beat rival products to market, notably Apple's new iPhone, Samsung Electronics has accelerated new phone launch cycles, but its haste is raising concerns that it fell short on quality testing.

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Samsung recalls Galaxy Note 7 phones after battery fires

SEOUL Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has recalled all Galaxy Note 7 smartphones equipped with batteries it has found to be fire-prone and halted their sales in 10 markets, denting a revival of the firm's mobile business. | Video

Sep 02 2016

EU's Juncker says Apple tax decision is clearly based on facts, rules

HANGZHOU, China An EU ruling that Apple Inc must pay a huge tax bill to Ireland was clearly based on facts and existing rules and was not a decision aimed against the United States, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Sunday.

Ireland Sep 04 2016

ABB names Nokia executive Jouret first chief digital officer

ZURICH ABB has appointed Guido Jouret as its first chief digital officer, a move designed to ramp up the Swiss power and automation company's efforts in digital technology and the internet of things.

Sep 05 2016

Daimler plans at least six electric car models: source

FRANKFURT German carmaker Daimler plans to roll out at least six, and possibly as many as nine, electric car models as part of its push to compete with Tesla and Volkswagen's Audi, a person familiar with Daimler's plans told Reuters.

Sep 03 2016

LG Electronics says to invest in robot technology

SEOUL South Korea's LG Electronics Inc said on Sunday it will aggressively invest in robots, seeking to capitalize on advancing artificial intelligence that may eventually lead to sophisticated machines performing everyday human tasks.

Sep 03 2016