Now playing Next Business Samsung gives latest cost estimates for Note 7 disaster Samsung says will take a hit to its operating profit of about 2.7 billion euros in the next two quarters from scrapping the Note 7 smartphone. 14/10/2016
Now playing Next Sci-tech Berlin Zoo opts for beacon technology app Visitors to Berlin zoo can now access a whole bunch of extra information on the animals thanks to an app powered by beacon technology. 12/10/2016
Now playing Next Business Samsung abandons production of Note 7 In a statement, the company says it has made a "final decision" to stop making its star product. It comes in the wake of reports of devices spontaneously catching fire. 11/10/2016
Now playing Next South Korea Samsung announces total halt in production of Galaxy Note 7 Samsung halts production and sales of the Galaxy Note 7 and urges users to turn off the device amid renewed reports of fires. 10/10/2016
Now playing Next South Korea Samsung suspends production of Note 7 - reports News comes after reports of fires in replacement devices. Sources have not specified if specific problems identified or when production was halted. 10/10/2016
Now playing Next USA Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 7 catches fire on plane A replacement model of the fire-prone Samsung Note 7 smartphone began smoking inside a US plane on Wednesday. 06/10/2016
Now playing Next Business Google takes on Apple and Samsung with its new smart phone Google has launched a new line in smartphones along with other gadgets designed to take on electronic giants like Apple and Samsung. 05/10/2016
Now playing Next USA 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. 10/09/2016
Now playing Next Business Line Battle of the phones: Samsung vs Apple This week in Business Line we look at the triumphs and troubles of Samsung and Apple, with details of the iPhone 7 and the costly recall of the Note 7. 07/09/2016
Now playing Next Business Smartwatch revolution? As Apple Watch sales slide, can the eSIM that is fitted in Samsung's smartwatch offerings offer hope for the future of wearables? 29/08/2016
Now playing Next Business Samsung Q2 profit better than expected Samsung has reported better than expected quarterly profit but warned earnings from phones will weaken in the rest of the year. 28/07/2016
Now playing Next Business Huawei's profits jump Chinese smartphone and network equipment maker Huawei has posted a 40 percent rise in sales revenue for the first half of the year. 25/07/2016
Now playing Next Business Samsung sues Huawei over patents South Korea's Samsung is suing China's Huawei alleged infringement of patents, reversing legal action taken by Huawei in May. 22/07/2016
Now playing Next Business Nintendo shares double in price since Pokemon GO release Pokemon GO continues to boost the shares of video game company Nintendo. They are now worth twice what they were when the 'augmented reality' game was released just over a week ago. 19/07/2016
Now playing Next Business Pokemon profits and problems The 'augmented reality' game Pokemon Go - having become a global phenomenon in just days - is set to make big money but is also creating controversy. 14/07/2016
Now playing Next USA Pokemon Go "catches 'em all" as augmented reality game takes world by storm If you were born before 1984 you may have been slightly baffled by all the talk and media coverage of Pokemon Go. 14/07/2016
Now playing Next Business Pokemon GO goes viral, boosts Nintendo shares Pokemon GO, an "augmented reality" game for smartphones has become a craze on the streets and given a massive boost to the share price of Japanese video-game giant Nintendo. 12/07/2016
Now playing Next Business Smartphones set to take Samsung to profit rebound Samsung is set for its best quarterly profit in more than two years thanks to robust sales of its flagship Galaxy S7 smartphones. 05/07/2016
Now playing Next Sci-tech Too much smartphone in bed could make you go blind Smartphones and tablets are powerful tools of information and communication and, for most, an essential piece of kit. 28/06/2016
Now playing Next futuris Creating 3D models with your mobile phone In this edition of Futuris, we look at whether our smartphones can help to create sophisticated 3D models. 06/06/2016
