Samsung unveils virtual-reality headset built with Facebook's Oculus

Samsung Electronics launched a virtual-reality wearable headset technology -- the Samsung Gear VR Innovator Edition, built in partnership with Facebook's Oculus -- as the consumer-electronics maker looks to stake out what could be the next big category...

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Apple shares fall after Samsung unveils new phones

NEW YORK — Apple shares are getting bit by a rival. The iPhone maker's stock fell more than 3 percent Wednesday after Samsung unveiled two new smartphones at a trade show in Berlin. Samsung announced the Galaxy Note Edge phone, which has a side display...

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Infinity, AbbVie team up to develop cancer drug

Shares of Infinity Pharmaceuticals Inc. soared Wednesday after it said it could receive more than $800 million from a collaboration with fellow drug developer AbbVie on a potential cancer treatment. Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Infinity will receive...

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'Marvel Super Hero September' puts spotlight on characters outside theaters

Does Marvel have a new franchise with "Marvel Super Hero September?" In one of the more ambitious marketing efforts launched around characters or a popular franchise since Lucasfilm's annual "Star Wars Day" celebrations, Disney has rallied Marvel's...

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US factory orders up record 10.5 percent in July

WASHINGTON — Business orders for U.S. factory goods shot up by a record amount in July, reflecting a surge in demand in the volatile category of commercial aircraft. But outside of transportation, orders actually fell slightly during the month although...

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New Samsung phone with side display for holidays

BERLIN — Samsung's new smartphones aren't getting bigger, but one will have a side display for quick access to the flashlight, Twitter, news and frequently used apps. The Galaxy Note Edge was announced at a trade show in Berlin on Wednesday, alongside...

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Tribune Media's Gracenote acquires Baseline for $50 million cash

Tribune Media Co.'s Gracenote entertainment-metadata division has acquired Baseline, which sells film and TV information services to studios and entertainment providers, for $50 million in cash as the company looks to broaden its footprint and better...

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Early stock-market gain fades in midday trading

NEW YORK — Reports of a cease-fire agreement in eastern Ukraine gave stock markets around the world a lift on Wednesday. In the U.S., an early gain for the stock market faded by midday, as a slide in Apple and other technology stocks tugged indexes down....

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Netflix's Ted Sarandos to speak at Mipcom TV market

LONDON -- Ted Sarandos, chief content officer at Netflix, will be a keynote speaker at TV market Mipcom, which takes place from Oct. 13-16 in Cannes, France. Sarandos will be interviewed by Eric Scherer, director future media, France Televisions, at...

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Chrysler, Nissan lead US autos to Aug. sales rise

DETROIT — Most major automakers reported stronger-than-expected U.S. sales in August, leading to predictions of the highest annual selling rate in at least eight years. Chrysler and Nissan led the way with double-digit increases, while Toyota reported...

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