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Google has revealed that more than 3.7m Android devices were activated over the Christmas weekend. The detail was tweeted by the company’s senior vice president of mobile, Andy Rubin. Independent estimates suggested 6.8 million Android or Apple iOS devices were activated on Christmas Day –...

According to the recent news, Toyota has extended production cuts at its factories in Thailand and Japan due to shortage of parts in the wake of floods in Thailand. The company said production in Thailand will remain suspended, while Japanese units will work at reduced capacity until 12 November. The...

According to the recent news, Emirates NBD, UAE’s biggest lender is set to take over Dubai Bank. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has given orders that Emirates NBD takes over Dubai Bank. This comes in line with Dubai...

According to the recent news, Eastman Kodak has said it has “no intention of filing for bankruptcy”. The struggling US camera and printing group’s comments came after it confirmed it had hired a law firm well-known for handling bankruptcy protection cases. Kodak said it was “not...

Latest News said, Hong Kong schools, financial markets, and businesses have shut as Typhoon Nesat brought howling winds, squalls of rain and rough seas to the territory. The city issued a number eight storm signal before 05:00 on Thursday (21:00GMT on Wednesday). All ferry services and some bus services...

According to the recent news, Taiwanese smartphone firm HTC has fired a fresh salvo in its continuing war with Apple over patent infringement. HTC has used patents it bought from Google last week to lodge a fresh complaint against Apple with the US International Trade Commission (ITC). It has alleged...