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Pamper hopes to clean up mess from nail salon industry; CEO Xue promotes more couture manicures

Pamper hopes to clean up mess from nail salon industry. CEO Xue promotes more couture manicures.

Jun 02, 2015 06:43 AM EDT


Solar Impulse 2 Plane Landed Unexpectedly In Japan; Team Is Still Up For The World Attempt

Nagoya, Japan -- Solar Impulse 2 had its incidental landing considering the bad weather taking off the western Pacific Ocean.

Jun 02, 2015 06:12 AM EDT


Interactive textile: Google and Levi's work on clothes capable of simple gestures

Google and Levi's are now working on a new project that focus on interactive clothing. Google will develop a special kind of yarn that can handle wirings for the sensors.

Jun 02, 2015 05:59 AM EDT


Protesters Rally Against ‘Fake Name’ Policy outside Facebook’s Headquarters

Over 100 protestors have shown up outside Facebook’s headquarters to rally about the “fake name” policy of the social media site.

Jun 02, 2015 05:55 AM EDT


Google Now Offers Users More Control on Privacy and Security Settings

Google gives users more authority in controlling their privac and security setting. This is their response on increasing concerns from users who questions the proper handling of their personal information online.

Jun 02, 2015 05:46 AM EDT


Apple Released Home Device Controlled, HomeKit; It Will Turn Your iPhone Into A Remote Control

Apple just recently launched it's newest vesion of IOS, the Apple HomeKit to manage and secure Apple users' home through their Apple devices.

Jun 02, 2015 05:45 AM EDT


NetaApp CEO Tom Georgens Steps Down: Executive VP George Kurian Steps Up As CEO; Netapp Rumored to Cut About 500 Jobs?

CEO Tom Georgens left his job, and NetApp gives his position to Executive Vice-President of Product Operations George Kurian. The company is also cutting 500 jobs.

Jun 02, 2015 05:29 AM EDT


Senate to vote on future of US telephone spying powers

The Senate will vote on a reformed legislation that would decide the future of telephone spying powers. The governing body allowed the old bulk phone records programme to expire while replacing a new bill.

Jun 02, 2015 05:04 AM EDT


Lema21 and eÓtica merger likely to boost Brazil’s $26 billion eyewear industry

Two of the largest venture-backed players in the Brazilian multibillion dollar eyewear industry have merged their business.

Jun 02, 2015 05:02 AM EDT


App Store’s Games section undergoes changes, enhances subcategory pages

App Store has made some changes particularly to their Games’ section by concentrating on curated lists and removing the “New,” “What’s Hot,” and “All iPhone (Free & Paid)” sections. This is caused by the abuse of some developers who use spammy names for their apps to get the top spot on the lists.

Jun 02, 2015 04:41 AM EDT


Two More Bodies Washed During Hays County Flood Found, Sue McNeil Carey And Laura Schultz McComb Identified

Two more bodies were found last week from the flooded Hays County in Texas. The bodies were identified as that of Sue McNeil Carey and Laura Schultz McComb.

Jun 02, 2015 04:19 AM EDT


AirDog's Auto-Following Camera Drone Will Be Launched On August 31

AirDog's auto-following camera drone will be launched on August 31. This piece of gadget will reportedly sell for $1,295 per piece.

Jun 02, 2015 04:11 AM EDT


Draghi And Lagarde Head To Berlin For Talks On Greek Debt: Leaders Of France And Germany Make Statement To Media Prior To Meeting; Doubts Greece Ability To Meet Financial Obligations?

ECB Chief Mario Draghi and IMF Head Christine Lagarde joined the unplanned late-night mini summit of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President Francois Hollande and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker. The goal of the said talk is to resolve Greek crisis.

Jun 02, 2015 04:06 AM EDT


Jolla Promotes Sailfish OS to BRICS Countries to Counter Android and iOS

Jolla promotes it flagship independent OS Sailfish to the BRICS countries starting in South Africa.

Jun 02, 2015 03:49 AM EDT


U.S. Journalist Casey Coombs Held Hostage In Yemen Freed By Houthis, Arrived In Oman Safely

American freelance journalist Casey Coombs, who has been held hostage in Yemen, was released by the Houthis. The freelance journalist has been transported safely to Oman.

Jun 02, 2015 03:36 AM EDT


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