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Navy Constructs SAFFiR, the Humanoid Firefighting Robot of the Future
The U.S. Navy is working on a line of human-like robots that will be used to fight fires on board ships.
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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.
Anti-Gay Stance Proves Costly for Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich
Proponents of same-sex marriage have taken up arms against Mozilla for promoting co-founder Brendan Eich as the company's CEO last week. Eich reportedly supported an anti-gay proposition half a decade ago.
Wendy's System Optimization Initiative Finalization Brings Positive Changes For Company's Future
Wendy's sold many restaurants, and plans to build new sophisticated modernized ones. Wendy's finalization of its system optimization initiative is allowing the company to move ahead on its future plans a press release recently reported .
New Google Camera App to Raise Android Imaging Standards
Reports suggest a new Google Android camera app in the offing with background blur, improved framing and panorama features.