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HP Inc to buy Samsung's printer business to expand into copiers
HP Inc is to buy Samsung's printer business with CEO Dion Weisler saying it will looking to "disrupt" the office copier business.HP Inc is to buy Samsung's printer business with CEO Dion Weisler saying it will looking to "disrupt" the office copier business.
Galaxy Note 7 users told to stop using devices due to fire risk
The warning covers South Korea and the US, where the government is working with the South Korean tech company on a total recall.The warning covers South Korea and the US, where the government is working with the South Korean tech company on a total recall.
Samsung shares rise despite massive Note 7 smartphone recall
Samsung Electronics' shares rose on Monday despite the anticipated losses from the recall of 2.5 million Note 7 smartphones in 10 countries after the batteries in some caught fire or exploded.Samsung Electronics' shares rose on Monday despite the anticipated losses from the recall of 2.5 million Note 7 smartphones in 10 countries after the batteries in some caught fire or exploded.
Sharp's losses widen, underscoring Foxconn's turnaround challenge
Japanese electronics maker Sharp has reported a huge net loss for the second year running, underscoring how difficult it will be for new owner Foxconn to turn the firm around.Japanese electronics maker Sharp has reported a huge net loss for the second year running, underscoring how difficult it will be for new owner Foxconn to turn the firm around.
Toshiba names new CEO to move on from accounting scandal
Trying to move on from a huge accounting scandal Toshiba has nominated Satoshi Tsunakawa, the former head of its medical equipment division, as its next chief executive.Trying to move on from a huge accounting scandal Toshiba has nominated Satoshi Tsunakawa, the former head of its medical equipment division, as its next chief executive.
Philips split: IPO likely for lighting division
Philips has confirmed that will almost certainly use an initial public offering of shares to investors to turn its lighting division in a standalone company.Philips has confirmed that will almost certainly use an initial public offering of shares to investors to turn its lighting division in a standalone company.
Toshiba warns of record 4-billion euro loss
The cost of Toshiba’s accounting scandal continues to hit hard. The Japanese giant is to cut almost a third of its workforce in its consumerThe cost of Toshiba’s accounting scandal continues to hit hard. The Japanese giant is to cut almost a third of its workforce in its consumer
Humanoids dance at Hong Kong Electronics Fair
The 35th edition of the Hong Kong Electronics fair, one of the largest in Asia, drew thousands of exhibitors from some 30 different countriesThe 35th edition of the Hong Kong Electronics fair, one of the largest in Asia, drew thousands of exhibitors from some 30 different countries
Cracked screens: the smartphone makers' challenge
More than 1 billion smartphones are sold in the world each year and manufacturers all face the same challenge: how to make the touchscreen glass moreMore than 1 billion smartphones are sold in the world each year and manufacturers all face the same challenge: how to make the touchscreen glass more
Samsung insists TV device is 'not a test cheat'
Samsung has strongly denied a report in a British newspaper citing research suggesting that some of its TVs in Europe appear to use less energy inSamsung has strongly denied a report in a British newspaper citing research suggesting that some of its TVs in Europe appear to use less energy in
Tech giants battle for supremacy at Berlin's IFA show
Phone manufacturers and smartwatch makers will be jostling for position at Berlin's IFA, one of the world's largest consumer electronics shows.Phone manufacturers and smartwatch makers will be jostling for position at Berlin's IFA, one of the world's largest consumer electronics shows.
Samsung squeezed by iphones and cheaper Chinese handsets
Korean electronics giant Samsung’s net profit fell by eight percent in the second quarter – the fifth successive quarterly drop for the companyKorean electronics giant Samsung’s net profit fell by eight percent in the second quarter – the fifth successive quarterly drop for the company
Microsoft Windows - what's new?
Microsoft has announced the arrival of Windows 10 on 29 July. It will be released as a free upgrade for users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. NewMicrosoft has announced the arrival of Windows 10 on 29 July. It will be released as a free upgrade for users of Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. New
CES has Asian premiere in Shanghai
The Consumer Electronics Show, a popular fair held annually in Las Vegas, has had its Asian premiere in Shanghai. Wearable devices, smartThe Consumer Electronics Show, a popular fair held annually in Las Vegas, has had its Asian premiere in Shanghai. Wearable devices, smart
New investors call on Sharp to cut deeper
Sharp cuts at a Japanese household name, the iconic electronics giant slashing 10% of its global workforce. It is also selling its headquarters asSharp cuts at a Japanese household name, the iconic electronics giant slashing 10% of its global workforce. It is also selling its headquarters as
Do you know: how smart is a coaster?
Ever heard of an intelligent mug? Or a smart sugar bowl? They have 2 things in common. Both are being used to rehab stroke survivors; both boastEver heard of an intelligent mug? Or a smart sugar bowl? They have 2 things in common. Both are being used to rehab stroke survivors; both boast
Sharp set to slash jobs as electronics giant looks to restructure
Electronics giant Sharp is set to slash its global workforce by 12 percent, according to sources. The jobs cut will total around 6,000, half of whichElectronics giant Sharp is set to slash its global workforce by 12 percent, according to sources. The jobs cut will total around 6,000, half of which
PC sales set to drop
The chips are down – for PCs. The International Data Corporation predicted a drop in demand. Almost 309 million PCs made it out of the factory lastThe chips are down – for PCs. The International Data Corporation predicted a drop in demand. Almost 309 million PCs made it out of the factory last
ECB's stimulus, Greece's tax creativity and Apple's smart watch
The European Central Bank has finally launched its highly anticipated stimulus programme. Known as “quantitative easing”, it’s aimed at raisingThe European Central Bank has finally launched its highly anticipated stimulus programme. Known as “quantitative easing”, it’s aimed at raising
Sony says its losses will be less this financial year
Japanese consumer electronics and entertainment group Sony has unveiled a more upbeat forecast. It says its net annual loss will likely be smallerJapanese consumer electronics and entertainment group Sony has unveiled a more upbeat forecast. It says its net annual loss will likely be smaller
CES displays latest tech must-haves
The International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, from 6 to 9 January, gave tech companies an opportunity to show off their latest productsThe International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, from 6 to 9 January, gave tech companies an opportunity to show off their latest products
The self-driving car is king at Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show
Launching the latest gadgets and gambling on their future can make you rich or bankrupt you, so Las Vegas is the perfect venue for the InternationalLaunching the latest gadgets and gambling on their future can make you rich or bankrupt you, so Las Vegas is the perfect venue for the International
Technology fever grips Las Vegas: the Consumer Electronics Show
Las Vegas is going more high-tech than ever with the annual Consumer Electronics Show! More than 160,000 technology innovators and gadget geeks areLas Vegas is going more high-tech than ever with the annual Consumer Electronics Show! More than 160,000 technology innovators and gadget geeks are
Brain to brain communication edges closer
Indonesia is now at the forefront of new advances in neuroscience and technology. In a remote laboratory two hours from the Indonesian capitalIndonesia is now at the forefront of new advances in neuroscience and technology. In a remote laboratory two hours from the Indonesian capital
Philips splits saying it is time to 'reinvent' itself
Philips is splitting in two. The Dutch conglomerate is to put its lighting business into a separate company It is the latest step in Philips’ plansPhilips is splitting in two. The Dutch conglomerate is to put its lighting business into a separate company It is the latest step in Philips’ plans
Bendable TVs all the rage at Berlin IFA show
When you are competing on a global market of millions of consumers, it helps to have a gimmick or two up your sleeve. The big names in consumerWhen you are competing on a global market of millions of consumers, it helps to have a gimmick or two up your sleeve. The big names in consumer
Hit the road - taking energy from traffic
Cars are a huge source of air pollution, but in the future they could also become a source of clean energy. That is thanks to a technology calledCars are a huge source of air pollution, but in the future they could also become a source of clean energy. That is thanks to a technology called
Lenovo boosts profit with smartphone sales as PC demand slides
China’s Lenovo has announced its net profit grew 29 percent for the business year that just ended, to the equivalent of 597.5 million eurosChina’s Lenovo has announced its net profit grew 29 percent for the business year that just ended, to the equivalent of 597.5 million euros
Samsung profit down on slowing smartphone sales
Samsung has posted its first quarterly profit decline in two years .. The world’s biggest smartphone maker suffered slowing sales of thoseSamsung has posted its first quarterly profit decline in two years .. The world’s biggest smartphone maker suffered slowing sales of those
Fitness technology top tech tip for 2014
Ultra HD televisions and wearable fitness technology are expected to be the big standout gadgets at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in LasUltra HD televisions and wearable fitness technology are expected to be the big standout gadgets at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las