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From sci-fi to sidewalk: exoskeletons go mainstream
AFP, Published on 09/01/2026
» LAS VEGAS - Exoskeletons are shedding their bulky, sci-fi image to become lightweight, AI-powered consumer devices that manufacturers hope will become as commonplace as smartwatches, targeting everyone from hikers to seniors seeking to stay active.
'We're already living in science fiction': The neurotech revolution
AFP, Published on 12/11/2025
» PARIS — From translating thoughts into words to allowing paralysed people to walk, the field of neurotechnology has been quietly surging ahead, raising hopes of medical breakthroughs -- and profound ethical concerns.
Made in Vietnam: Hanoi cracks down on fake goods as US tariffs loom
AFP, Published on 18/06/2025
» HANOI — Since the United States accused Vietnam of being a hub for counterfeit goods, Tran Le Chi has found it increasingly hard to track down her favourite fake Chanel T-shirts, Gucci sunglasses and Louis Vuitton handbags.
EU skewers Google, Apple over tech rules -- despite Trump threats
AFP, Published on 19/03/2025
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - The European Union defied US threats of retaliation Wednesday by accusing Google of violating its digital rules -- which could trigger hefty fines -- and ordering Apple to make its iPhone interact better with rivals' devices.
Fitbit recalls 1.7m smartwatches due to burn risk
AFP, Published on 03/03/2022
» SAN FRANCISCO: Fitbit on Wednesday recalled 1.7 million of its Ionic smartwatches used for tracking steps and other activity due to the risk of batteries overheating and burning wearers.
Samsung pulls Singapore drag queen ad after backlash
AFP, Published on 21/01/2022
» SINGAPORE: South Korean tech giant Samsung has pulled an online advert in Singapore that featured a hijab-wearing Muslim woman hugging her drag queen son after it sparked a backlash from socially conservative corners.
Digital health in spotlight as pandemic shifts tech show focus
AFP, Published on 11/01/2021
» WASHINGTON - Digital health care is in the spotlight at the tech industry's big event this week amid a pandemic that has highlighted the importance of remote services, with a potentially lasting impact on medical delivery.
Apple becomes 1st US company to hit $2tn in market value
AFP, Published on 20/08/2020
» NEW YORK: Apple on Wednesday became the first US company to reach US$2 trillion in market value in the latest demonstration of how tech giants have benefited from the upheaval of the coronavirus.
Trump's latest tariffs on China begin to bite
AFP, Published on 24/09/2018
» WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's latest round of punitive tariffs on China took effect on Monday, adding $200 billion in Chinese imports to the escalating trade war that is clouding the global economic horizon.
Apple unveils premium iPhone XS, health features for watch
AFP, Published on 13/09/2018
» CUPERTINO, United States: Apple unveiled three new iPhones on Wednesday in a bid to bolster its spot in the premium smartphone market, along with an upgraded smartwatch that takes electrocardiograms and detects falls.