Internet Space
iPhone launch generates excitement, frustration
Apple delivered its new iPhones on Friday in a global launch marked by long queues at its retail stores but also frustration over the sellout of some models.
Tech Space
iPhone 5 rollout draws big crowds worldwide
Apple fans queued in Asia, Europe and North America on Friday for the new iPhone 5, which appeared set to break sales records despite lukewarm reviews and complaints about its mapping system.
Tech Space
iPhone 5 not just a phone; it’s a stimulus too
Apple's iPhone 5 is one of the biggest product launches ever in the sector, and may also deliver a well-timed stimulus to the US economy ahead of the presidential election, analysts say.
Internet Space
iPhone to share the spotlight with services at Apple’s big event
The iPhone will be front and center at Apple's upcoming media presentation even as the California tech giant steps up its efforts in content and services for its devices.
Del.icio.us
eBay hangs up on Skype
EBay ended its troubled marriage with Skype on Tuesday, agreeing to sell a majority stake to a group of investors in a deal that values the Web communications service at 2.75 billion dollars.
Internet Space
eBay split to create independent PayPal
US online retail giant eBay unveiled plans Tuesday to spin off PayPal, aiming to help the unit compete better in the fast-moving online payments segment.
Internet Space
Zuckerberg meets Trump, senators; nixes breaking up Facebook
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg met Thursday with US President Donald Trump and members of Congress on a political reconnaissance mission to Washington, where he rejected calls to break up the world's biggest social network.
Internet Space
Zuckerberg: new Facebook panel can overrule him
Facebook said Tuesday it has finalized its charter for its "independent oversight board," giving the panel the authority to overrule chief executive Mark Zuckerberg on questions of appropriate content.
Tech Space
Zuckerberg eyes mobile after Facebook IPO flop
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday the social network giant is focused on mobile devices and should be seen as a smart bet despite a "disappointing" stock market debut.
Africa News
Zimbabwe’s Mugabe inaugurates Chinese-built defence college
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe on Friday inaugurated a $98 million Chinese-built military college and claimed the West threatened a "military invasion" during the country's political woes.
Africa News
Zimbabwe wildlife ranchers warn on Mugabe party takeovers
A group of wildlife ranchers in southeastern Zimbabwe warned Tuesday that land and hunting permit takeovers by politicians from President Robert Mugabe's party were threatening safari hunting tourism.
Water World
Zimbabwean capital grapples with water shortage
After food, fuel, medicine and electricity, the Zimbabwean capital Harare is adding running water to its list of basics that are in short supply.
Africa News
Zimbabwean High Court orders dissidents to be freed on bail
Opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume and award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin'ono were granted bail on Wednesday at their fourth attempt after being detained in July for calling for protests.
Flora And Fauna
Zimbabwe says 12 young elephants died from bacterial infection
Twelve elephant calves found dead near a famed Zimbabwean game reserve died from a bacterial infection, wildlife authorities said Tuesday.
Flora And Fauna
Zimbabwe says poachers poison wildlife water holes
Poachers in Zimbabwe have poisoned watering holes in five game reserves, killing elephants whose tusks were removed from their carcasses, the parks authority said on Tuesday.
Flora And Fauna
Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants amid food shortages
Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, a move that will also allow it to tackle a ballooning population of the animals, the country's wildlife authority said Friday.