GlaxoSmithKline added another female chief executive to the FTSE 100 yesterday when it announced that Emma Walmsley, its head of consumer healthcare, would become its next CEO. She’ll take over for Andrew Witty, who’d previously announced that he’s retiring in March 2017, and she’ll join the company’s board in January. In assuming the CEO title,… via… Continue reading The World’s Most Powerful Women: September 21 — Fortune

In South Africa, “fong kong” a term for Chinese goods, is used to describe any cheap, poorly made product that falls apart. In Zimbabwe, Chinese goods are called “zhing zhong,” with similar connota… Source: A Huawei phone saved a South African man’s life, proof that not all “made in China” goods are flimsy — Quartz

In South Africa, “fong kong” a term for Chinese goods, is used to describe any cheap, poorly made product that falls apart. In Zimbabwe, Chinese goods are called “zhing zhong,” with similar connotations. In Nigeria, “chinko,” originally used for Chinese knock offs, now refers to any cheap bag or phone. So news that a Chinese-made… via… Continue reading A Huawei phone saved a South African man’s life, proof that not all “made in China” goods are flimsy — Quartz

Smartphones boasting “dual cameras” are becoming more common, and news that they will feature on the just-announced iPhone 7 Plus indicates their arrival into the mainstream. But while dual cameras may stem from efforts to improve picture quality, they have the potential to lead us down much more interesting paths: The real story may be… via… Continue reading Apple’s new iPhone 7 Plus is set to bring augmented reality into the mainstream — Quartz

But first it will have to claw past Microsoft, Google and IBM. via Oracle is taking aim at Amazon with its new cloud services — Re/code

After Samsung’ recall of the Galaxy Note 7 spooked investors and airlines, it seemed the one bright spot for the Korean company amidst the chaos might be China. Samsung wasn’t expected to have to recall phones in the world’s largest consumer market because it used a different battery supplier there, ensuring it could still make… via… Continue reading Explosions in China show Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 problem may be more widespread than previously known — Quartz

Just before kicking off its annual Oracle OpenWorld tech conference, the database giant said it is buying Palerra, a startup that aims to help companies be able to use cloud computing resources securely. Terms were not disclosed. Palerra’s product, called LORIC, is meant to ensure that applications and data stored across multiple cloud services is… via… Continue reading Oracle Snaps Up This Startup to Boost Cloud Security — Fortune

Last year, the world shuddered at the lifeless image of Aylan Kurdi, the Syrian toddler whose body washed up on a Turkish beach. This summer, we cheered the Olympic refugee team that captured our hearts in Rio. These refugee stories exemplify the type that make headlines and trend in our Facebook feeds. They come at… via… Continue reading 3 Ways President Obama Can Help Refugees — TIME