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GMO Food Labeling in Jeopardy: Bill Seeks to Stop Mandatory Labels
A bill was introduced on Wednesday that would invalidate efforts in different states to have mandatory labels for genetically modified foods (GMOs). The legislation is called the “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act”, and was drafted by U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo.
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Google Glass Can Help People Suffering from Parkinson’s Disease
Google Glass is being tested to determine if the device can be used to help people suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Newcastle University in the U.K. conducted a series of tests in which Parkinson’s sufferers volunteered to use the device to see if it can help them take care of certain symptoms and behaviors.
Twitter Redesigns Profile Pages in New Look Similar to Facebook
Twitter introduced a redesign for profile pages that appears similar to Facebook. The new design includes larger photos, a wide cover-image and lets users customize their profile pages with their favorite tweets.
Microsoft Head of XBox Wants to Change The World (VIDEO)
Microsoft's head of Xbox envisions further impacting the world. Microsoft head of Xbox Phil Spencer is interested in making products with the company that impact the world.
Selfie App, Shots, Has 1 Million Users and 75 Percent of Them are Teenage Girls
iPhone Selfie app Shots reached 1 million downloads in five months, indicating just how popular clicking with front camera and sharing pics has become.
Blackberry Handsets: Company Could Stop Sales If Lack Revenue Stream
Sales could end on Blackberry mobile devices. Blackberry could stop selling portable mobile devices if they find it is not sensible to make a profit off of them The Street reported Thursday.
Google Glass Wearable App, Introspect, Could Help Caregivers and Hospitals
A neuroimaging app has been created to work with Google Glass in order to help clinicians and caregivers monitor patients and health applications.
Microsoft Introduces Skype TX for Broadcasters with Top Grade Video
Microsoft Corp. announced on Monday Skype TX, a new version of their VoIP service that is designed specifically for professional broadcasters.
Motorola Names New President and Chief Operating Officer
Rick Osterloh is Motorola's new president and chief operating officer. Rick Osterloh is Motorola's new president and chief operating officer who takes over for CEO Dennis Woodside.
T-Mobile Simple Starter Plan: $40 Plan Exclusive On Mobile Carrier's 4G LTE Network
T-Mobile's Simple Starter Plan costs $40 beginning April 12. T-Mobile's new simple starter plan will cost consumers $40 a month when it's unveiled April 12 the company said in a press release Wednesday.