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EU lawmakers impose single charger for all smartphones
AFP, Published on 04/10/2022
» STRASBOURG: The EU parliament on Tuesday passed a new law requiring USB-C to be the single charger standard for all new smartphones, tablets and cameras from late 2024.
Male contraceptive pill 99% effective in mice, for human trials
AFP, Published on 24/03/2022
» WASHINGTON: A team of scientists said on Wednesday they had developed a male oral contraceptive that was 99% effective in mice and did not cause observable side effects, with the drug expected to enter human trials by the end of this year.
I choose you! Pokemon turns 25
AFP, Published on 26/02/2021
» TOKYO: Twenty-five years after Pokemon first began delighting children and adults alike, the phenomenon is still capturing hearts, with smartphone craze Pokemon Go enjoying record success in virus-hit 2020.
Coronavirus drugs: Who's doing what, and when they might come
AFP, Published on 17/03/2020
» WASHINGTON: Pharmaceuticals and research labs across the world are racing to find vaccines and treatments for the new coronavirus, using a variety of different technologies.
Scientists find Zika antibodies in step toward vaccine
AFP, Published on 28/07/2016
» WASHINGTON - US researchers have identified antibodies in lab mice that may be able to prevent infection with the mosquito-borne Zika virus, in what they described Wednesday as a "significant step" toward a vaccine.
Growth v reform debate for China's new plan
AFP, Published on 25/10/2015
» BEIJING - China's leaders gather Monday to hash out a new Five Year Plan to battle slowing growth, and analysts say they must choose between chasing a traditional GDP target and embracing reforms such as to the "one child policy" to help the country develop its full potential.
Scientists identify protein key to Alzheimer's treatment
AFP, Published on 15/10/2015
» WASHINGTON - A protein that appears to be key in the development of Alzheimer's disease has been identified by scientists who say the discovery could provide a new drug target for dementia.
'I want a blue-eyed Yazidi': teen describes IS slave market
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» PARIS - Kidnapped, beaten, sold and raped: the Islamic State group is running an international market in Iraq where Christian and Yazidi women are sold as sexual slaves, a teenager who escaped told AFP on Tuesday.
US appeals court hears Apple e-books challenge
AFP, Published on 16/12/2014
» A US judge Monday expressed doubt towards the government's e-book antitrust case against Apple, saying the tech giant was challenging "predatory" pricing from rival Amazon.
Microsoft gives Windows 10 preview
AFP, Published on 01/10/2014
» Microsoft on Tuesday offered its first glimpse of its Windows 10 software that it hopes delivers a winning formula for powering tablets and smartphones, along with laptops and desktop computers.