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What does killing off the Galaxy Note 7 mean for Samsung?

by Donna Tam
Oct 11, 2016
The South Korean electronics giant is permanently halting production on the overheating smartphone.
A woman looks at her mobile phone as she rides past an ad for Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 in the Gangnam district of Seoul on Monday. Samsung said Tuesday that it will no longer manufacturer the phone.
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Smartphones play crucial role for Black Lives Matter

by Kimberly Adams
Jul 11, 2016
For activists, a phone can be both a tool and a symbol.
Erica England uses her smartphone to take pictures of protesters outside the White House.
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This city in Germany put blinking lights on the sidewalk because you won't stop looking at your phone

by Tony Wagner
Apr 27, 2016
If people people won't look where they're going, put the stoplight on the ground.
A workplace sign in Germany warns of so-called "smombies" — walkers distracted by their smartphones. 
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Apple fights to sell used iPhones in India

by Amy Scott
Apr 6, 2016
Debuting at over $580, even the lower-cost iPhone SE is out of reach for many.
An iPhone 3G, released by Apple in 2008. The company is currently trying to sell used iPhones in India.
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A Smartphone fit for construction workers

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 18, 2016
Caterpillar is now making Smartphones
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Can Wal-Mart convince customers to use digital wallets?

by Mark Garrison
Dec 10, 2015
Smartphone checkout has had a sluggish start; will Wal-Mart Pay provide a boost?
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Facebook's many flops are key to its success

by Tony Wagner
Dec 8, 2015
The company just shut down a wing that made a bunch of apps hardly anyone used.
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Nintendo goes mobile

by Noel King
Oct 29, 2015
Gaming giant Nintendo announces its first smartphone game.
Pioneer electronic game developer Nintendo has been losing its edge as Apple products and smartphones become popular for gaming. So instead of trying to beat them, it's joining them.
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How big is too big for a mobile phone?

by Amy Scott
Aug 12, 2015
On Thursday, Samsung is expected to unveil new models of its Galaxy smartphones.
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PayPal makes its stock market debut

by Nova Safo
Jul 20, 2015
The payment company goes public, but how will it compete going forward?
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