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Meizu Puts Production of Pro 5 Mini Smartphone on Hold After Earthquake Hit Taiwan

Daphne Planca   | Mar 04, 2016 07:03 AM EST

Chinese smartphone maker Meizu has confirmed that production of the Pro 5 Mini smartphone has been suspended due to the recent earthquake in Taiwan. The device was scheduled to be officially released in the first half of this year. read more

China's DJI Launches New 'Phantom 4' Camera Drone for $1,399

Sami Ghanmi   | Mar 03, 2016 02:32 PM EST

Chinese aerial vehicles manufacturer DJI has launched its latest smart camera drone technology - the Phantom 4 - which is expected to be available for preorder with a price tag of $1,399, directly via the company's official website and exclusively on Apple's online retail store. read more

China Plans to Launch First Floating Nuclear Power Plant by 2019

Girish Shetti   | Mar 03, 2016 02:17 PM EST

China is planning to commence the construction of the country's first floating nuclear power plant by end of this year. The power plant will reportedly be used to support offshore oil and gas drilling at specific sites. read more

Facebook VP Incarcerated in Brazil After Company Fails to Give Investigators Access to Users' Data

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Mar 03, 2016 01:56 PM EST

It appears that Apple is not the only tech company dealing with issues over encryption and data security. Facebook Vice President of Latin America Diego Dzodan has been detained by Brazilian police authorities after the social networking giant failed to comply with a court order demanding that the company gives authorities access to users' data on WhatsApp. read more

AT&T Plans to Release Internet-Based Cable Service

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Mar 03, 2016 10:26 AM EST

Telecommunications giant AT&T has announced that it will launch an Internet-based cable app in the fourth quarter of this year. The app will function much like Netflix wherein users can subscribe and stream content. Subscribers to the new AT&T service will not need an AT&T wireless phone or an AT&T broadband connection. As long as they have access to the Internet, users can stream the content that they want. read more

Pincus Steps Down as Zynga CEO; Gibeau Takes Over

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Mar 03, 2016 10:09 AM EST

For the second time, Zynga founder Mark Pincus is stepping down as chief executive officer of the company. The post vacated by Pincus will be filled by former Electronics Arts executive Frank Gibeau. read more

Aston Martin DB11 Steals Limelight at 2016 Geneva Motor Show

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Mar 03, 2016 10:01 AM EST

The Geneva Motor Show is an annual convention known throughout the motoring world for its reputation of elegance. This year's convention was no exception as big brands such as Aston Martin, Bugatti, Rolls-Royce and Ferrari flaunted their respective cars. read more

Pebble Time, Pebble Time Round Will Receive $50 Permanent Price Cut

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Mar 03, 2016 09:36 AM EST

Pebble has announced that it is dropping the price of its flagship smartwatch the Pebble Time along with the Round model. The latest price cut from Pebble is part of the company's marketing strategy to make its devices more appealing and affordable. read more

Beijing Ranks Second in List of Cities With Most Number of Valuable Tech Startups in the World

Charissa Echavez   | Mar 03, 2016 08:38 AM EST

The capital city of China Beijing has been recognized as the city with the second largest number of valuable tech startups in the world, next to the US' Silicon Valley. read more

Alcatel's 5.5-inch Idol 3 Smartphone now Available for $179.99 via Amazon

Sami Ghanmi   | Mar 02, 2016 01:13 PM EST

The Alcatel Idol 3 mid-range smartphone, which was launched in June 2015, is now available via Amazon.com with a price tag of $179.99. The smartphone was recently succeeded by the Alcatel Idol 4 that was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. read more

Vivo's Xplay 5 and Xplay 5 Elite Smartphones Will be Available in China on March 8

Sami Ghanmi   | Mar 02, 2016 12:40 PM EST

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo Electronics Corp. recently introduced new members to the Xplay series - the Xplay 5 and the Xplay 5 Elite smartphones - which are expected to be launched in the Chinese market on Mar. 8. read more

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