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It was always going to be tough to get a handle on the initial sales success of the latest iPhone models. But some early signs are not encouraging for Apple. The latest dour data came from US telecommunications operator

Bitcoin is so close to making a new record and it could be because it’s taking market share from its smaller cousins. The largest cryptocurrency crossed US$4 500 on Monday and is now hovering right below the $5 000 line

Amazon.com on Wednesday introduced a waterproof Kindle e-reader long-awaited by enthusiasts, the latest in a string of consumer devices from the online retail giant this year. The device, an updated version

Google summoned about 200 policy staff from around the world last month for a debate on whether the company’s size has made it too attractive as a target for government regulators. The two-day retreat in Monterey

Blade Runner 2049, a revival of the 1982 sci-fi cult classic starring Harrison Ford, opened as the top film in North American theatres this weekend with underwhelming results. The film, distributed by Warner Bros and backed by Sony

At first, bitcoin was a way to make payments without banks. Now, with more than US$100bn stashed in digital currencies, banks are debating whether and how to get in on the action. Goldman Sachs Group