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AFP, Published on 16/08/2019
» WASHINGTON: Once confined to comic books, wearable exosuits that enhance a person's physical abilities took a leap forward Thursday as researchers at Harvard University unveiled a pair of robotic shorts that assist in walking and running.
AFP, Published on 03/10/2018
» TOKYO: A Japanese probe landed a new observation robot on an asteroid on Wednesday as it pursues a mission to shed light on the origins of the solar system.
AFP, Published on 07/12/2016
» MIAMI - An agile jumping robot that was inspired by some of the animal world's best leapers could one day help in rescue efforts after earthquakes or building collapses, US scientists said Tuesday.
AFP, Published on 01/11/2016
» TOKYO - Sony said on Tuesday its fiscal first half net profit dived owing to a sharp rally in the yen and losses linked to the sale of its battery business.
AFP, Published on 13/10/2016
» WASHINGTON - An expanded US recall was ordered Thursday for Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, including replacements for the devices plagued by exploding batteries.
AFP, Published on 11/10/2016
» WASHINGTON - The epic legal battle pitting Apple against its bitter rival Samsung over the design of the iPhone reaches a new level Tuesday when it heads to the US Supreme Court.
AFP, Published on 10/10/2016
» SEOUL - Samsung Electronics took another hit Monday over its recalled Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, acknowledging it was "adjusting production" of the device after major distributors stopped offering replacements because of continued safety concerns.
AFP, Published on 05/10/2016
» NEW YORK - US hedge fund Elliott Management called Wednesday for South Korean industrial and technology giant Samsung Electronics to be split in two to unlock billions of dollars in value for shareholders.
AFP, Published on 10/09/2016
» WASHINGTON - US online giant Amazon announced Thursday a new small-format tablet that includes its digital assistant Alexa.
AFP, Published on 09/09/2016
» THE HAGUE - Dutch police closed a probe Friday into a fatal crash involving a Tesla, accepting the US electric car firm's findings that the Model S sedan was not on auto-pilot when it smashed into a tree.