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Galaxy S27 prices could rise more than planned after S26 price increase

Samsung Electronics may raise prices for next year's Galaxy S27 series more than it had initially planned, according to a Korean technology leaker, as the company has just increased prices for its current Galaxy S26 lineup in Korea only seven months after launch amid sharply higher memory costs. Lanzuk, a Naver-base…

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[Gadget Review] Oura Ring 5 goes where smartwatches fall short

After a near-sleepless night on Aug. 25, I opened the Oura app to find a sleep score of 36 — a blunt number for a night I already knew had gone badly. I had slept for 2 hours and 7 minutes, with 69 percent sleep efficiency and just 17 minutes of REM sleep. The numbers told me little I did not already feel, but they …

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AMLC secures freeze order on over 100 financial accounts linked to corruption, flood control anomalies

MANILA, Philippines — The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a Court of Appeals (CA) freeze order covering more than 100 financial accounts and virtual asset wallets linked to a prominent lawmaker, a corporation, and several individuals and entities allegedly involved in corruption and anomalies in flo…

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AI fall-prevention startup wins Seoul’s foreign entrepreneur contest

A startup developing artificial intelligence technology to detect fall risks before an accident won the top prize at Seoul’s second startup competition for foreign entrepreneurs, earning cash and points toward a technology startup visa. NeuroDetectYO, led by a Ukrainian entrepreneur, took first place at “Jump Up, St…

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WATCH; Trillanes bares multimillion-peso deposits from China to Sara, husband's accounts

Former senator Antonio 'Sonny' Trillanes bares multimillion-peso deposits allegedly by China, through its embassy in the Philippines, to Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband during a press conference in San Juan on Oct. 2, 2026. He says he felt he was not wanted at the Senate impeachment trial. that's why he …

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Real-life couple to share the stage for the first time

Actors Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra, who have been married for 33 years, will share the stage for the first time in their careers. The couple will star in “Love Letters,” which runs from Nov. 5 to Dec. 27 at KT&G Daechi, Soo Company said. Written by American playwright A.R. Gurney, “Love Letters” follows Andy, a mode…

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[Photo News] Lotteria honors 100 years of Hangeul Day

Lotte GRS said Friday it will run a limited event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hangeul Day through Oct. 11, integrating the burger chain's taste and the Korean language's distinctive style. According to Lotte GRS, three Lotteria stores in Hongdae, Jamsil and Seoul Station — all in Seoul — will feature new e…

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Kyochon expands China footprint with new Wuxi store

Korean fried chicken chain Kyochon F&B said Friday it has opened a new store in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, as the company steps up its expansion in the Chinese market. According to Kyochon, the newest Chinese foothold offers access to both local residents and visitors in an area where tourism and commercial activity ov…

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Unsealed documents detail Cornell investigation into alleged rape at fraternity house

Cornell University conducted an internal disciplinary investigation involving more than 50 interviews with 32 witnesses after a student reported she was drugged and raped by several men at a fraternity house in October 2024, according to court documents unsealed in a New York state court this week.

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Trillanes claims Sara Duterte's husband receiving P319M from China-linked firms

MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Friday alleged that more than P319 million from Chinese government-linked entities and corporations operating in China flowed into CALE88, a company owned by Vice President Sara Duterte’s husband, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio.

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DFA rejects China jurisdiction claim over waters off Batanes

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday rejected China’s claim of sovereign rights and jurisdiction over waters off Batanes after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) drove away a Chinese research vessel from the area. “The Department firmly and strongly rejects the Chinese Embassy’s asse…

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Boston Dynamics gives Atlas humanoid new four-finger hand for complex industrial tasks

Boston Dynamics, the robotics arm of Hyundai Motor Group, unveiled a robot hand with four fingers on Thursday. The hand was developed to help its humanoid robot Atlas perform continuous and complex tasks. Humanoid robots are expected to work in spaces and use tools designed for humans, making versatility and flexibi…

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Nana, T.O.P. confirm relationship

Lim Jin-a, better known by her stage name Nana, and T.O.P are officially dating. The two met while filming the music video for T.O.P.’s “Studio54,” a track from his solo album “Another Dimension,” and began dating in June after getting to know each other during the shoot. T.O.P debuted as a member of K-pop group Big…

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