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No More BlackBerry Phones in T-Mobile Stores

In yet another confirmation of the impending darker days ahead for the once top Canadian tech firm BlackBerry, T-Mobile U.S. said over the weekend that it would no longer have BlackBerry smartphones in its stores nor air ads for its slow selling devices such as the Z10.
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John McAfee Plans New Cyber-Security Company to Make the Internet Safer for Everyone

It seems to be comeback time for shamed tech entrepreneurs. After, Kim Dotcom's plans to enter politics and his decision to quit Mega to pursue other projects, it is now the turn of disgraced anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee. McAfee, 67, aims to make the Internet safer for everyone and promises to launch a new cyber-security company to do so.

Apple Inc's iPhone Opening Weekend Sales Not Impressive? Australian Telcos Struggle with iPhone 5C Sales

Apple Inc may have reported a record-breaking iPhone sales weekend for the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, but 9 million iPhone units sold don’t necessarily warrant rave reviews for some analysts. For Apple Inc investors, analysts said they should be careful in factoring in Apple’s iPhone opening-weekend sales to future growth expectations. In 2013, Apple has launched two new versions of the iPhone for the first time.

‘Breaking Bad’ Pass Holders get Refund from Apple

Apple has reportedly refunded the credits on iTunes to customers, who had bought the pass to download the episodes from season 5, of the hit TV show “Breaking Bad.” The decision comes after there was some confusion following AMC’s decision to split the season into two.

After U.S., Drug Manufacturer Ranbaxy Faces Regulator's Heat in Australia and UK

There seem to be no respite for troubled Indian drug manufacturers Ranbaxy. Reports say that, after facing U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) action last week for manufacturing lapses, the company, acquired by Japanese drug maker Daiichi Sankyo in 2008, now faces regulators agencies in Australia and Europe who are also assessing if drugs manufactured and exported by the Indian firm to their regions are affected.

Apple Inc's Shares Dip Slightly as iPhone 5S Sells Out in 1 Day, CEO Tim Cook Officially Joins Twitter (VIDEO)

Apple Inc. fans have been lining up outside Apple stores around the world on Sept. 20 to be one of the first consumers to get their hands on the latest iPhone models, the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S. Despite the release of the two new iPhone models in the company retail stores, Apple Inc’s share price decreased slightly as Apple investors hold off and wait for the new iPhones’ initial sales data which will be released about a week after.

ZYL Ltd Fined for Continuous Disclosure Breaches

ZYL Limited (ZYL), an ASX-listed metallurgical coal exploration and development company, has paid a total penalty of $66,000 after the Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC) served two infringement notices on the company for failing to comply with its continuous disclosure obligations. The infringement notices pertain to an ASIC investigation into ZYL announcements on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).

The Devil Stole Prada

Three robberies within 48 hours hit different retail outlets in Toronto, Canada. In the latest incident, keeping with the high-end character of the fashion outlet, the robbers rode a white BMW X5 and stole $100,000 worth of items on Wednesday from a Prada shop.

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