Samsung plans to build chip factory in China amid booming smartphone, tablet salesSamsung has announced plans to build a Chip Plant in to meet the growing demands of China's booming technology market, awaiting approval from the South Korean government.December 6, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Mobility
RIM executive suspect in Indonesia's BlackBerry stampedeFollowing a stampede during a promo event in November, RIM's Indonesian chief is suspected of negligence, and could face up to nine months in jail.December 5, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Security
Alibaba reveals new social network 'in testing'Alibaba Group has confirmed that their mysterious new project, Laiwang, will be a social networking website that is now open for beta testing. December 2, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Collaboration
China opens 'free' public Wi-Fi; Faces scrutiny over tracking, censorshipIn an effort to promote internet usage and create a 'wireless city', Beijing is adding new Wi-Fi hotspots to public areas like shopping malls and stations. December 1, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Mobility
Alibaba-led group said to be preparing Yahoo bidShares in Yahoo have risen after news that the company might receive a takeover bid from Asian partners Alibaba and Softbank.December 1, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in China
Culture shock: Finding a small slice of Japan to call 'home'Continuing my quest to start up in Japan, I tackle the next big issue: finding a flat, and finally having in my hand the holy of all holy, a cup of English tea.December 1, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Networking
LTE iPhone 5, iPad 3 release slated for 2012Apple may be releasing an LTE-enabled iPhone 5 and iPad 3 in Japan next year on it's largest carrier, NTT Docomo, according to rumours. November 30, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Hardware
Toshiba announces closure of three chip plants in JapanToshiba announced plans to close three domestic semiconductor plants by September 2012 in reaction to a stronger Yen and global recession.November 30, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Hardware
New thermo-concepts form temperature-reactive objects (video)New concepts from the Tokyo Metropolitan University look to integrate temperature into existing technologies with Peltier elements.November 30, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Tablets
20 percent of Japan's nuclear reactors online: 'Wrap up and cut down'Customers and businesses are being warned to wrap up and save energy this winter as Japan faces potential energy shortages with only nine reactors left online.November 29, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Mobile Carriers
Thai Facebook users warned over anti-monarchy 'Likes'Thailand Facebook users are being warned about 'liking' anti-monarchy groups on Facebook-- or face 3 to 15 years in jail under the Computer Crimes Act.November 26, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Legal
Facebook calling out to mobile developers in AsiaFacebook is calling out for mobile developers in Asia in a bid to establish a better mobile and HTML5 market.November 24, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Social Media
Toyota's latest augmented reality viral marketing campaignIn preparation for the debut of their hotly anticipated FT-86 Coupe Toyota have launched an impressive viral campaign across Facebook, Twitter and through iPhone apps.November 24, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Salesforce.com
Culture shock: Ouroboros of red-tape ate my phoneThe next step to the journey: discovering how frustrating it can be to get hold of the basics when you've moved to another country, and trying to find an affordable smartphone.November 24, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Smartphones
Yaskawa uses Microsoft's Kinect as a robot controller (video)Kinect controllers are being used to remotely move robots, allowing people to physically help or assist others across vast distances.November 22, 2011 by Hana Stewart-Smith in Innovation