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Apple's Project Titan accelerates with hiring of automotive legends?

Project Titan is believed to be still in development as Apple continues to take automotive veterans on board.

Jul 21, 2015 10:53 PM EDT


Microsoft releases emergency patch for critical Windows flaw

Microsoft has released a patch for a recently-discovered critical flaw for almost all Windows-based systems.

Jul 21, 2015 10:42 PM EDT


Evernote hires former Google executive Chris O'Neill as CEO

Evernote taps Chris O'Neill as CEO, replacing Phil Lebin, who will become the company's executive chairman.

Jul 21, 2015 10:24 PM EDT


The Digitize Box, Shotbox Tabletop Photo Light Studio, Was Launched On Kickstarter

Aaron Johnson had launched a digitized studio box suitable with the use of smartphones and tablets on Kickstarter. The campaign of the project needs to raised $50, 000 until August 28.

Jul 21, 2015 7:09 PM EDT


Back to the moon: NASA-funded study plans to return humans to the Moon

A study funded by NASA shows that human beings can step foot on the Moon a decade from now, and another decade, there will be a colony there. This is all thanks to the private-public cooperation between NASA and other private space companies.

Jul 21, 2015 4:38 AM EDT


Elon Musk points to faulty strut as likely cause of SpaceX rocket failure

Elon Musk has pointed to a faulty strut as the likely reason for the failure of Falcon 9 launch on June 28. But he says the finding is not yet conclusive.

Jul 21, 2015 4:05 AM EDT


Unilever teamed up with Alibaba to penetrate e-commerce in China

Unilever had partnered with Alibaba to reach Chinese online consumers, especially in rural areas. The partnership will be the key for Unilever to offer its exclusive products from all over the world to Chinese consumers.

Jul 21, 2015 2:46 AM EDT


Nike+ Running app partners with Spotify in the new update

Nike partnered with Spotify to provide runners a new app called Pace Stations, which gives the user a playlist that matches the pace goal.

Jul 20, 2015 11:42 PM EDT


Ashley Madison was hacked; 37 million 'private' records are about to leak out if ALM will not terminate the website

Ashley Madison, the cheating website was hacked. The "Impact Team", as the hackers call themselves, is demanding a shut down of the website or they will expose the private information of its 37 million subscribers.

Jul 20, 2015 11:37 PM EDT


PayPal shares increase by 11%, now valued at about $50 billion on its return to NASDAQ

Digital payment processor PayPal’s value increased to $52 billion on its return to NASDAQ after breaking free from eBay.

Jul 20, 2015 11:19 PM EDT


Gold prices hit 5-year low

Gold prices drops in an all time low in five years. This could be attributed to the sudden selling of gold overnight in Shanghai and New York. Investors are backing away from gold after rumors of higher US interest rates.

Jul 20, 2015 11:13 PM EDT


New drum technology Sensory Percussion aids in playing digital beats on analog skins

Sunhouse had a Kickstarter for a drum technology called Sensory Percussion that allows users to play digtal beats by hitting real analog skins.

Jul 20, 2015 11:05 PM EDT


Greek banks reopen after three-week closure

Greek banks opened their doors for the first time in three weeks. Depositors can withdraw money, but restrictions remain.

Jul 20, 2015 10:29 PM EDT


Out in August: Next Generation Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Launch Is Confirmed; New Design to Rival iPad Air

A year after the Galaxy Tab S series has been released, the time has come to welcome the next installment and see the upgrades to the Android tablets we have come to love.

Jul 20, 2015 9:36 PM EDT


Sony will demo Project Morpheus VR headset at GameStop Expo 2015 for the first time

Sony's Project Morpheus will have its demo at GameStop Expo 2015 on Wednesday, September 2 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas allowing the fans to try it for the first time.

Jul 20, 2015 9:57 AM EDT


Waterproof Polar Loop 2 Activity Tracker is more than an improved version of the original

Polar introduces Loop 2, a fitness armband that calculates heartbeat, calories, movement and sleep. It also prompts the user of incoming calls, messages and appointments from the events calendar synced with handsets. The wearable costs $119.95.

Jul 20, 2015 9:39 AM EDT


Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge gets additional memory and more juice from Incipio Offgrid Case

Mobile accessories manufacturer Incipio created a new Offgrid battery case that will give more storage memory and battery life for the Samsung Galaxy S6 family.

Jul 20, 2015 9:19 AM EDT


Furniture e-retailer Made.com aims to rival Ikea, raises $60M for European expansion

Made.com promises to give Ikea a run for its money. The e-retailer says it will expand its European markets, including Germany, using $60M in newly-raised funds.

Jul 20, 2015 9:06 AM EDT


Trump not apologizing for insult against McCain

Donald Trump stands his ground. The Republican presidential contender says he is not apologizing despite criticisms over his remarks against Sen. John McCain.

Jul 20, 2015 8:55 AM EDT


MOOV NOW, a new top of the line fitness wearable aka the next-gen Artificial Intelligence coach

MOOV has recently unveiled a smart fitness wearable MOOV NOW, which uses artificial intelligence to help you stay fit.

Jul 20, 2015 5:09 AM EDT


Mexico auctions oil blocks to increase production but failed to attract giant international companies

After 77 years of monopoly, the oil blocks in the Gulf of Mexico is on auction for foreign bidders, but only 2 out of the 14 blocks were successful, with ONGC losing out on their bids.

Jul 20, 2015 2:48 AM EDT


Reddit draws the line; proposes stricter content policy

Reddit’s co-founder and CEO imposes stricter rules in the site against porn, sensitive content, and harassment. This move is in line with former- CEO Ellen Pao, who resigned early this month after users and administrators of the site “harassed” her in the open discussions.

Jul 20, 2015 2:41 AM EDT


Xshot Deluxe Selfie Stick with Bluetooth Remote - Click When Ready

Xshot Deluxe Bluetooth Remote will break the selfie shot game. Hopefully, it can help people adhere to the new "selfie stick rule"

Jul 20, 2015 2:16 AM EDT


Amazon Echo gets another voice, now a sportscaster

Ask Alexa about sports schedules and scores as Amazon Echo launches a newly added feature. Last month, Amazon added story-telling in Alexa's job secription through Audible.

Jul 19, 2015 11:49 PM EDT


HTC Vive set for October release, future plans involve social media engagement

The HTC Vive, HTC and Valve's virtual reality headset is about to be released in October. There are plans of in the future to incorporate social media in the virtual reality unit where the VR can be used to communicate with people remotely.

Jul 19, 2015 7:04 AM EDT


Microsoft's Cortana private beta program launched for US and China app testers to run on Android devices

Microsoft had sent a private beta version of Cortana on Android for its beta testers in the U.S. and China only. The public beta version will be launched a few weeks from now.

Jul 19, 2015 6:52 AM EDT


Google Play Newsstand app makes pay content available in four new countries; iOS version of app gets updated

The Google Play Newsstand app includes the Philippines, Taiwan, Poland and Ukraine in the countries where pay content is available for purchase.

Jul 18, 2015 11:39 PM EDT


Buenos Aires raids whistleblower of bugs in election software; ISPs ordered to block several websites

A Buenos Aires judge has ordered a raid on the home of a local computer programmer after he reveals bugs in the software to be used for the city's mayoralty elections.

Jul 18, 2015 11:32 PM EDT


Inside Darkode: a malware called Dendroid designed to steal data from Android phones

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has taken down a hacker ring with members worldwide. 12 people so far have been charged. Some of the more disturbing discoveries in the aftermath of the shuttering of Darkode are a software called Dendroid, designed to infect and steal data from Android smartphones, and Facebook Spreader, which turns Facebook users' computers into components of a botnet controlled by Darkode.

Jul 18, 2015 11:16 PM EDT


T-Mobile Users Get Unlimited Calling to Mexico and Canada at No Extra Cost with Mobile without Borders

Continuously trying to beat the competition, T-Mobile has recently unveiled its newest plan, which grants users unlimited calls to Mexico and Canada from any U.S. number.

Jul 17, 2015 10:02 PM EDT


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