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Tech Tragedies and Triumphs

A monthly snapshot of what’s up and down in tech

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TRIUMPHS

SUPER SMALL AND CUTE

Say “ahhh” to Kirobo, a four-inch, $400 robot companion from Toyota. The loveable tyke can interact through voice, gestures, and movement.

DISEASE DONATION

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan are to donate $3 billion to help rid the world of disease.

MARTY MCFLY KICKS

Nike has built Mags trainers that mimic those in Back to the Future II, including those powered laces. They are only available via a charity raffle.

TRAGEDIES

GALAXY NOTE 7 WOES DEEPEN

Samsung’s problems with its Galaxy Note 7 haven’t been fixed by a recall. Reports are emerging of the replacemen­ts also suffering fires.

BILLBOARD HACKER ARRESTED

An IT analyst in Indonesia faces up to six years in prison after hacking into an electronic roadside billboard, and showing a porn film on it.

YAHOO IN MORE TROUBLE

After agreeing the sale to Verizon, Yahoo is being asked for a discount of $1 billion on the $4.83 billion price.

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