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Huge draw: The IFA is considered the worldwide biggest leading fair for entertainment electronics, IT and household appliances. — AFP Relaxnews

Oval TVs, smart kitchen hoods: top trends at IFA tech fair

Berlin's mega consumer electronics fair IFA opens its doors to the public Friday, offering a dizzying array of high-tech goods from home robots to surround sound systems to drones.

Super Mario Maker shrinks for 3DS December release

Scattered breadcrumbs: The development of Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, a portable version of one of Nintendo's best received Wii U titles, could indicate one way in which it is preparing for the launch of its March 2017 console, the NX. — Nintendo/YouTube LLC

Nintendo's hit Wii U game Super Mario Maker is going portable with a December release on the handheld 3DS and 2DS consoles, and Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS might hint at Nintendo's plans for its next console, the NX.

Samsung Malaysia to replace Galaxy Note 7

Temporary halt: Samsung has stopped the sale of Note 7 in 10 markets. — Reuters

Samsung Malaysia Electronics says it will replace all Galaxy Note 7 smartphones over the coming weeks in response to reports of the Note 7 catching fire while being charged.

Irish cabinet decides to fight EU on Apple tax

Ireland's cabinet agreed on Sept 2 to join Apple in appealing against a multi-billion-euro back tax demand that the European Commission has slapped on the iPhone maker, despite misgivings among independents who back the fragile coalition.

Samsung issues recall for Galaxy Note 7 after battery fires

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd will replace all Galaxy Note 7 smartphones equipped with fire-prone batteries and halt sales of the flagship product in 10 markets, a devastating blow for what had been a revival in the firm's mobile business.

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Apple appeal against EU tax demand would break new ground

Messy state of affairs: Apple's appeal will first be to the EU’s General Court, which will take two to three years to rule, lawyers say. A likely appeal to the ECJ could take another two years. — AFP

Apple CEO Tim Cook has said he will appeal the European Commission's ruling that his company received an unlawful €13bil (RM59.53bil) subsidy when Ireland gave it preferential tax deals and that he was confident the decision would be reversed.

Uber files US$8mil building permit for new Oakland headquarters

New office: An Uber spokeswoman confirmed the permit, adding that US$8mil (RM32.77mil) is the largest permit to date in the company's effort to remodel the building at 1955 Broadway in Oakland's busy Uptown district. — Reuters

Uber Technologies Inc has filed an US$8mil (RM32.77mil) building permit with the City of Oakland to undergo heavy-duty renovations on the old Sears building that will house its new corporate headquarters.