Samsung Electronics to launch refurbished Note 7 phones in South Korea from July 7
Samsung said it will offer 400,000 phones, dubbed the Galaxy Note 7 Fan Edition, in its home country priced $611 - about 30 percent lower than the Note 7's original launch price.
Sun Jul 02 2017
A smoking laptop battery forced JetBlue to make an emergency landing
A smoking laptop battery forced an unexpected landing for a transatlantic JetBlue flight Tuesday, renewing questions about the safety of flying with lithium-ion batteries.
Thu Jun 01 2017
Samsung launches Galaxy S8 and dreams of recovery from Note 7
Two versions of the Galaxy S8, code-named Dream internally, were launched at a media event in New York on Wednesday, with 6.2-inch (15.75 cm) and 5.8-inch curved screens.
Thu Mar 30 2017
Remote control: Companies blur lines over who owns devices
Industry executives and analysts say companies are exerting greater remote control over their devices - not always with permission or with the user's best interests at heart.
Fri Feb 10 2017
Samsung cites two separate battery issues for its Note 7 recall woes
The South Korean tech giant disclosed in a report that the battery components in the Galaxy Note 7 did not properly fit in the battery's casing.
Mon Jan 23 2017
Samsung probe finds battery was main cause of Note 7 fires - source
The world's biggest smartphone maker seeks to put behind its one of the biggest product safety failures in tech history as it prepares to launch the Galaxy S8 sometime in the first half of this year.
Mon Jan 16 2017
Samsung Electronics to reveal Galaxy Note 7 probe results this month: JoongAng Ilbo
The South Korean firm said in October it was examining all aspects of the phone, suggesting there may be a combination of factors that contributed to one of the costliest product safety failures.
Mon Jan 02 2017
Samsung to recall 2.8 million washing machines in US
The recall delivers a new blow to the electronics giant, which has scrapped production of its flagship Galaxy Note 7 smartphones due to risks of overheating batteries that can catch fire.
Fri Nov 04 2016
Huawei takes jab at Samsung with 'no explosion' phone
Huawei consumer electronics chief Richard Yu jokingly promised "no explosions!" when charging the Mate 9 - to a burst of laughter from the crowd gathered at a hotel in the German city.
Fri Nov 04 2016
Samsung smartphone found emitting smoke at Japan Airport
Japan's transport ministry said Friday that a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone belonging to a foreign passenger was found emitting smoke at Kansai International Airport in western Japan earlier this w
Fri Oct 21 2016
Samsung faces potential class action in US over Note 7
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd's U.S. unit is facing a proposed class action lawsuit from three Galaxy Note 7 customers, according to a filing in a federal court in Newark, New Jersey.
Wed Oct 19 2016
DCA bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on all flights
The Department of Civil Aviation has disallowed carriage of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device on all flights.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Samsung to compensate suppliers hit by Note 7 crisis
Samsung Electronics said Tuesday it would compensate suppliers hit by the decision to scrap its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones because of safety fears with exploding batteries.
Tue Oct 18 2016
Samsung offers alternative phones to Note 7 to appease India customers
Samsung Electronics Co on Friday offered alternative phones to its India customers who had pre-ordered its flagship Galaxy Note 7 device.
Sun Oct 16 2016
Singapore Airlines bans Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on its flights
Singapore Airlines said on Saturday it has banned Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones from all its flights and any passenger carrying one will not be allowed to board its planes.
Sun Oct 16 2016
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024