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US elections: Social media's top 10 comedy moments
AFP, Published on 05/11/2012
» The US presidential campaign may be a deadly serious affair, but Americans have taken to social networks to lighten the mood with a good dose of humor and sarcasm. Here are our top 10:
Huawei row shines light on East-West culture clash
AFP, Published on 22/10/2012
» US security fears over two China telecom firms have spotlighted Western suspicions Chinese companies are state-influenced, a culture clash analysts say could loom larger as the country's businesses look overseas.
Virginia Congress races aim to cross digital divide
AFP, Published on 15/10/2012
» Congressman Scott Rigell faces the tightest re-election battle in all of Virginia, so while he steps up his campaign ground game, the lawmaker is turning to what helped get him elected in the first place: social media.
Huawei's global ambitions come under a cloud
AFP, Published on 09/10/2012
» Chinese telecom firm Huawei's ambitions to become a global brand rivalling Apple and Samsung have been hit by a US report claiming that the company, founded by a former Chinese soldier, posed an espionage threat.
Supercomputer breakthrough for Australian team
AFP, Published on 21/09/2012
» An Australian-led research team said Thursday they had made a technological breakthrough in the race for a quantum supercomputer that could revolutionise data encryption and medicine.
Supercomputer breakthrough for Australian team
AFP, Published on 21/09/2012
» An Australian-led research team said Thursday they had made a technological breakthrough in the race for a quantum supercomputer that could revolutionise data encryption and medicine.
Deals and ordeals for Chinese tech giant Huawei
AFP, Published on 18/09/2012
» Chinese telecom giant Huawei is perplexed at its treatment in the West, with the United States fearful it is a Trojan horse for cyber warfare even as Europe eagerly courts its business.
Facebook users salute nude Prince Harry
AFP, Published on 29/08/2012
» Whatever the royal family may think of his exploits in Las Vegas, many Britons can barely hide their support for Prince Harry, posting naked pictures of themselves online in tribute.
Beijing restaurateur develops noodle-slicing robot army
AFP, Published on 21/08/2012
» In yet another sign that the restaurant business in Asia is becoming increasingly automated, a Chinese restaurateur is enjoying booming success after having created an army of robots that can ‘hand' slice noodles.
Gamescom recap: Sony pushes Vita, publishers prepare for holiday season
AFP, Published on 21/08/2012
» In the absence of Microsoft and Nintendo, Sony was given a clear stage to impress with the generous PlayStation Plus subscription service and handheld Vita at this year's Gamescom in Cologne, Germany.