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New iPhone 5 quality control checks are clamping down on scuffing, slowing down production
While the new iPhone 5 is a marvel of engineering, its precision metal band is unfortunately quite Continue reading…
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Foxconn denies Chinese factories affected by strike, says iPhone production continuing as normal
Foxconn has issued a statement to Reuters calling reports of a strike at its factory in Zhengzhou, Continue reading…
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Apple's new third-party certification rules may delay the launch of Lightning-compatible accessories
We've been wondering what Apple's new Lightning connector for the iPhone 5 would mean for the iPhone Continue reading…
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Sharp starts mass production of 5-inch 1080p displays for smartphones
Sharp is starting "full-scale" production of a new 5-inch 1080p display for smartphones that has an Continue reading…
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Apple's exacting standards cause headaches for suppliers
Apple's manufacturing partnerships with Foxconn and Samsung are well-known, and equally well Continue reading…
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Adaptable 'Baxter' robot could help businesses compete with cheap foreign labor
A new industrial robot designed to be adaptable, safe, and easy to program could take over a number Continue reading…
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China Labor Watch reports worker abuse, underage employment at Samsung factories
China Labor Watch has discovered "severe labor abuses" at six Samsung-owned factories and two of its Continue reading…
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Leica on why it crafts its lenses by hand
Leica’s cameras and lenses have a special place in the annals of photography, being synonymous Continue reading…
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Samsung invests another $4 billion in Texas chip plant, home of the iPhone's 'engine'
Samsung is announcing plans to invest another $4 billion in its Austin, Texas factory in order to Continue reading…
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From the production line to management: how robots are revolutionizing manufacturing
The New York Times has published an intriguing feature on the current state of robotics in Continue reading…
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Microsoft says new Kinect for Windows launching next year
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AT&T adds 'administrative fee' to wireless bills, stands to rake in hundreds of millions from unwitting customers
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Ride-sharing app Lyft raises a $60 million war chest to fight regulators and creep factor
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Microsoft puts a Windows 8 key on its latest mice, hopes to improve navigation (hands-on)
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