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Dinosaur ‘Chase’ Occurring 112 Million Years Ago Reconstructed in 3D
Scientists from the Royal Veterinary College of the University of London were able to digitally remake a chase scene with two dinosaurs from 112 million years ago.
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Sony Reveals Digital Paper Tablet for $1100 at TechShow in Chicago
Sony introduced its Digital Paper tablet at the American Bar Association Techshow in Chicago last week. Sony plans to ship the tablet in May, and sees the device as a way to replace paper-based processes used by government, legal and education organizations.
Microsoft Makes Windows Available for Free on Phones and Tablets to Compete with Android
In a bid to attract mobile manufactures to use Windows on their devices, Microsoft announced it was waiving the license fee on the operating system at its annual developer's conference on Wednesday.
Altaeros Energies to Build New Airborne Wind Turbines to Fly Above Alaska
Altaeros Energies, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology startup, announced it will build the biggest high-altitude wind turbine in Alaska. The company looks to launch a 1,000-foot-high floating wind turbine south of Fairbanks to bring affordable power to people in remote areas.
Yahoo in Talks to Buy Online Video Service NDN, Possibly for $300 Million
Anonymous sources have reported that Yahoo is in talks to buy News Distribution Network Inc. (NDN), an online video service, as a way to compete with Google's YouTube.
Amazon Fire TV Set-Top Box Release: More Than 200,000 TV Shows Available
Amazon Fire TV Set-Top Box has hit the market. Amazon's new $99 Fire TV set top box offers consumers more than 200,000 TV episodes, Netflix, Prime Instant Video, HuluPlus, WatchESPN, and inexpensive video rentals company founder and CEO Jeff Bezos said in a letter on the online retailer's website.
Blackberry to Part Ways With T-Mobile April 25, Support, Service Not Changing
Blackberry is ending its business relationship with T-Mobile. Blackberry will no longer be available on T-Mobile at the end of the month. The company will part ways with the United States mobile carrier upon the expiration of its contract April 25 a press release reported Tuesday.
Amazon Forgoes Plans For Czech Republic Logistics Center
Amazon is not going to have a logistics distribution center in the Czech Republic. Amazons logistics center in Brno, Czech Republic will no longer come to fruition after Czech Republic authorities turned down the online retailer's strategy for one Reuters reported Wednesday.
GM Issues Recall for Chevrolet Cruze Due to Axle Shaft Issue
General Motors Co. (GM) has recalled 2013 and 2014 models of the Chevrolet Cruze with 1.4 liter engines because of an issue with the right front axle shaft. GM said the axle shaft “can fracture and separate without warning” while being used.
Browser Plug-in Reveals Linkedin User Email: Sell Hack
A browser extension that reveals emails of LinkedIn users has caused much heartburn to the professional social networking services provider.