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Illustration by Nate Kitch Nothing turns a parent’s heart inside out like the unhappiness of a child, and your own helplessness in the face of it. When they were tiny, it was all so much easier. Toddlers can turn from sunny to inconsolable in a second, but are equally miraculously restored by a nap or a box of raisins. The ... Read More »
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Families could see up to half the value of their home put at risk under ‘dementia tax’
Ministers refused yesterday to rule out that the cap could be as high as £200,000 or £300,000 Families could see up to half the value of their home put at risk under the Conservative’s plans for a cap on their controversial “dementia tax”, according to Liberal Democrat research. Theresa May is under pressure to spell out exactly how much pensioners ... Read More »
Samsung Pay Will Reportedly Come to India in the First Half of 2017
The recent demonetisation drive in India has been good news for digital payment platforms in the country. The cash-drought has resulted in more and more people making payments online and tech companies are trying to make the most out of the situation. Samsung might soon be joining this list as the South Korean company is reportedly planning to introduce its ... Read More »
Half of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Users Shifted to iPhone After Recall: Survey
Samsung has asked all of its Galaxy Note 7 buyers to get their handsets replaced. To end the bad phase, Samsung is offering cash, a Galaxy S7/Galaxy S7 Edge, or even an upgrade programme for next year to placate customers. A small survey done by IDC sheds light on what Samsung Galaxy Note 7 users are inclined to opt for, ... Read More »
Xiaomi India Claims It Sold Half a Million Smartphones in 3 Days
The October festive sales in the country have proven to be phenomenally successful for Xiaomi. The company’s Indian arm has reported that it has sold more than 500,000 smartphones in less than three days between October 1 and 3, which it claims is an industry first and milestone for the Chinese smartphone maker. The company sold Xiaomi and Redmi devices ... Read More »
Huawei Says It Shipped 60.5 Million Smartphones Globally in the First Half of 2016
China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, the world’s third-largest smartphone vendor, said first-half global smartphone shipments jumped 25 percent, helped by rapid growth in traditionally high-end markets such as Europe. Shenzhen-based Huawei, which competes with Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and Apple Inc, shipped 60.5 million smartphones globally in the first half. Huawei’s consumer business group, which includes its smartphone division, booked ... Read More »
EA’s Ultimate Team Worth $650 Million; Half of All Digital Extras
We know Ultimate Team is crucial to the success of EA Sports’ long-running football sim FIFA franchise, and on Tuesday, EA CFO Blake Jorgensen revealed how important it is for the company’s bank statement in a presentation at a Morgan Stanley investor conference. “We’ve been a leader in driving digital extra content for games, which really drives the profitability of ... Read More »