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Photos: Japan startup develops ‘Gundam’-like robot with $3 million price tag
Look: Startup develops $3m-priced ‘Gundam’-like robot
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UAE gold prices drop to 7-month-lows – shoppers consider price ‘lock-in’ options ahead of Diwali
Dubai: Gold shoppers in the UAE have an early chance to lock in prices ahead of November’s Diwali buying spree, with bullion dropping to $1,875 an ounce – and more important, its lowest point since March. This morning, the UAE gold rate dropped further, Dh210.25. The mere fact that…
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Mobile phone exports from India cross $5.5 billion in April-Aug period, Apple leads
According to industry sources, Apple led the India-made phone exports in the April-August period, surpassing more than 50 per cent of the total estimated figure for the first time, followed by Samsung. In the June quarter, Apple shipped nearly 50 per cent of the country’s total 12 million…
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The iPhone 15’s hidden cost: Photos fill up your storage much faster
There’s an unwelcome surprise in the iPhone 15. Because of the lineup’s new higher-resolution camera, you’ll likely fill up your storage a whole lot faster. Sixty-five percent faster, to be precise. That means you could get to the dreaded “storage full” alert much sooner – or end up…
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Filipina mum: From 2,000 pesos to a thriving online business empire
Filipina mum: From 2,000 pesos to e-retail queen
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Apple’s $59 fake-suede iPhone case, FineWoven, biggest dud of 2023
When Apple Inc. introduced a new material for phone cases and watchbands earlier this month, the company heralded it as a groundbreaking alternative to leather with “subtle luster and a soft, suede-like feel.” Consumers and reviewers haven’t seen it that way. The fabric, which Apple calls FineWoven, has…
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Apple to scale up India production fivefold to $40 billion
Apple manufactures iPhones in India and has plans to start making AirPods as well next year, the news wire said. In a first, the Cupertino-based phonemaker launched its India-made iPhone 15 this month on its global release day. Meanwhile, the country is looking to expand its electronics industry…
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Supermarket franchisee Spinneys Dubai may go for an IPO in 2024
It invited banks this week to pitch for roles in the offering, expected to be up to 30 per cent of the company, the sources added. Spinneys, Albwardy and Rothschild did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment. The potential IPO of Spinneys Dubai, planned on the…
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UAW, Stellantis remain at odds over battery jobs, pay parity
Michigan: Stellantis’ latest contract proposal to the United Auto Workers was met with resistance, with the union pushing back on the carmaker’s stance on job security in the electric-vehicle transition and pay parity, according to people familiar with the matter. The owner of the Jeep and Ram brands…
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India to delay import licensing of laptops by a year, sources say
After industry objections, the plan, which would also affect Dell and HP, was quickly delayed by about three months, and came under criticism from Washington. Now, instead, the electronics ministry has proposed a simpler import registration process to begin in November, said the officials, who have direct knowledge…
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