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Microsoft Launches Affordable High-End Smartphones
Microsoft announced Tuesday that they'll be releasing affordable high-end Lumia handsets this month.
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Microsoft says government officials make sudden visits to China offices
Chinese government officials have made sudden visits to Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) offices in China, a spokeswoman for the company said on Monday, but declined to give any reason for the inspections.
McDonald's Japan stops sourcing all chicken from China
McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) said it halted sales of all products that use chicken meat that originates in China on Friday, switching its sourcing completely to Thailand.
Japan readies fuel cell subsidies in bet on Toyota’s next big thing
Japan is readying subsidies to help Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) and key suppliers take the lead in hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles that could top $400 million over the next several years if the most bullish projections for the technology play out.
Early life stress can leave lasting impacts on the brain
For children, stress can go a long way. A little bit provides a platform for learning, adapting and coping. But a lot of it - chronic, toxic stress like poverty, neglect and physical abuse - can have lasting negative impacts.
Sex video new twist in GSK China bribery scandal
GlaxoSmithKline Plc's (GSK.L) tangled web of problems in China, including a sex video of its former China chief and anonymous emails alleging corruption, are highlighted in a lengthy draft report prepared for the British drugs firm and seen by Reuters.
Traffic light labels can give a false sense of security
The labeling of product attributes using a traffic light system influences consumers in their purchasing decisions.
Social pressure stops Facebook users recommending products on social media sites
Facebook has more than 1.23 billion active users worldwide, with over 50 per cent of all users logging on to it on any given day. Most of Facebook's revenue comes from advertising and the company is looking at ways to make the site a more effective advertising platform for marketers. This includes selling ads that are more targeted to their users.
Nokia-Microsoft Deal to Finally Conclude This Friday
Microsoft announced its deal with Nokia would be completed by April 25, this Friday. The Microsoft-Nokia deal is expected to be concluded on Friday, acording to Reuters.
HTC Phones May Feature Optical Zoom in Under Two Years
A senior camera engineer with HTC said in an interview that phones with optical zoom capabilities are 18 months to two years away.