One million Samsung smartphones in US recall

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a recall of around one million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones plagued by incidents of batteries bursting into flames. Wednesday's move by......

Realme overtakes Samsung, grabs second spot in smartphone market

Mobile device maker Realme has overtaken South Korean giant Samsung to grab the second spot in the branded smartphone market, with 18 per cent volume share in October this year, revealed......

Suez, de-globalization, and a Semiconductor Fab for India

'If the almost literally heart-stopping Suez block has any positive outcome, it is to be hoped that it will accelerate the setting up of a fab (perhaps Taiwanese) in India,' asserts Rajeev......

Huawei can now participate in 5G trials in India

Huawei came under a cloud after allegations that the firm's electronic and telecom devices helped China spy on US corporations and agencies. The wait may be finally over for Chinese telecom gear......

Apple re-enters list of top 10 smartphone brands

From new and competitively-priced iPhones to slashing prices of its older models, it had a multi-pronged strategy. After two years of downbeat news, Apple, the premium consumer electronics giant,......

World Cup showcases Chelsea brand

For English champions Chelsea, a club that harbours ambitions for soccer domination lasting 100 years, the World Cup next June will be a valuable publicity exercise.The London side, with grand......