Technology

North Korea: Seven things you didnt know about the rogue state

North Korea is one of the most mysterious countries in the world, with very little information about their culture and society available in the West. IBTimes UK has rounded up seven of the most interesting facts you didnt know about the nation, including why so many teachers can play the accordion, what their biggest tourist attraction is, and how Kim Jong-Il kidnapped a South Korean film director. Aug 25, 2016

Samsung Galaxy Note 7 review

IBTimes UK senior technology reporter Alistair Charlton reviews Samsungs new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. Aug 24, 2016

Pokemon Go players on the hunt for rare Snorlax cause stampede

Pokemon Go players on the hunt for a rare Snorlax in Taipei, Taiwan, caused what is being described as a stampede as they flocked to the spot where the Pokemon was allegedly seen. Players in Taiwan have been known to be especially enthusiastic; police have been raking in fines for playing in traffic while riding a scooter. Aug 24, 2016

Where did it all go wrong for Xiaomi?

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, dubbed the ‘Apple of the East’, was once the most valuable startup in the world. In 2014 it was valued at $45 billion following a funding round of $1.1 billion and it was expected this valuation could more than double to over $100 billion over the next few years. But just 18 months on from that moment it’s a very different story with its value plummeting to just $4 billion. So where did it go wrong for Xiaomi. Aug 19, 2016
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