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Social pressure stops Facebook users recommending products on social media sites
Facebook has more than 1.23 billion active users worldwide, with over 50 per cent of all users logging on to it on any given day. Most of Facebook's revenue comes from advertising and the company is looking at ways to make the site a more effective advertising platform for marketers. This includes selling ads that are more targeted to their users.
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Amazing Spider-Man 2 Video Game: Box Listed On Amazon, Not Game's Official Site
The Amazing Spider Man 2 video game packaging is not shown on the game's website. The Amazing Spider-Man 2 video game might not be coming to the Microsoft Xbox One game console when the electronic technology hits the market on other game consoles April 29 Forbes reported Friday.
NASA Finds Kepler-186f, Most 'Earth-Like' Planet Yet Discovered
NASA has confirmed its discovery of the existence of an Earth-like planet that may hold liquid water. The planet, called Kepler-186f, was found by NASA’s Kepler telescope.
Military Developing Stealth Motorcycle for Speedy, Silent Travel
The U.S. Military is looking to develop a new motorcycle with stealth capabilities that will let its soldiers travel quickly and quietly in different environments.
DARPA to Launch Drones for WiFi Hotspots in Remote Locations
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is looking to use drones to provide wi-fi hotspots to deployed troops. The plan, if successful, will provide high-speed network connection that is often unavailable to troops in the field.
Tiny Wearable Generator May Power Future Tech Devices with Body Heat Alone
A new lightweight thermoelectric generator has been created by researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) that uses the wearer’s body heat to generate electricity. The device has the ability to extend the battery life of smartphones and low-power wearable devices.
Frontback Release: Photo-Sharing App Comes to Android
Frontback is availabe on Android. Photo sharing app Frontback's availability on the Android operating system branches out the program to another system other than Apple's iOS Tech Crunch reported.
Jeep Renegade 2015 Arrives in North America: New York Auto Show Reveal
The new 2015 Jeep Renegade debuted in North America on Wednesday at the New York Auto Show. The Renegade will be the first Jeep built outside the U.S., specifically in Italy at Fiat’s Melfi plant.
Interacting with General Mills May Mean that You Lose Right to Sue: Legal Terms Modified
General Mills amended its legal terms to disallow customers from suing the company if they interact with online or download any of its coupons.
Xbox One vs. PS4 Sales: 5 Million Units Sold
Microsoft said its Xbox One gaming console has sold 5 million units since its launch last November. Coming on the heels of Sony's announcement of PS4 sales, Microsoft said it sold 5 million Xbox One consoles.