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Amazon Streaming Service: Online Retailer Not Unveiling Program, Further Developing Other Components
Movie Theaters to Possibly Bring Down Ticket Prices
The National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) announced they will test discounted ticket prices in order to increase attendance at movie theaters. The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) released a report Tuesday that said domestic movie box-offices sales grew from $10.8 billion in 2012 to $10.9 billion in 2013. However, the increase was not because attendance, but because of higher ticket prices.
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New Pink Dwarf Planet ‘Biden’ Discovered, Hints at Hidden World in Solar System
Astronomers have discovered a pink, frozen dwarf planet 7.5 billion miles away from the sun. The object is the second dwarf planet to be found in an area of space beyond Pluto, which has been considered a wasteland for celestial objects.
Mini-Mars Created to Imitate Red Planet’s Real Dusty Environment
Researchers in Spain have created a mini version of Mars in order to study dust and other environmental elements on Mars. The project, called the “MARTE”, is a vacuum chamber that re-creates the planet’s dust, pressure, temperature, radiation levels, and atmosphere.
Chinese Baidu's Searches Constitute Free Speech, According to Judge
Upholding searches on the Chinese search engine, Baidu, a US district judge dismissed a lawsuit against it alleging it censored pro-democracy content at China's behest.
Google Fined Over $150000 by Indian Fair Trade Authority
The Competition Commission of India ordered Google to pay $165,810 for not cooperating in an anti-trust probe against it.
Apple iPhone 6 Release Date: Mobile Device Could Come in September
Apple's iPhone 6 could hit the market as soon as September. Tasks are starting to take shape for Apple's iPhone 6 release that could come as soon as Sept The Nikkei Asian Review reported.
Minnesota Teen Wins $70000 After School Accesses her Facebook
A school in Minnesota has agreed to pay a former student $ 70,000 for accessing her Facebook without permission.
New Surrogate Human Body, Athena, to Test Drug Effects
Scientists are creating a human “body” as a new way to test drugs and toxic agents, which could replace the use of petri dish and animal testing.
Instacart App Shops for Your Groceries for You in New York City: New Delivery Service
The iOS app Instacart, originating in San Francisco, Calif., was introduced to New York City on Wednesday. The app lets customers select items from their local grocery stores and choose when they can be delivered.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Release Date: Smartphone, Smartwatches Arrive in India April 11
Samsung's Galaxy S5 smartphone and smartwatches come out in India April 11. Samsung Electronics arrives in India for prices ranging from 51,000 and 53,000 rupees beginning April 11 The Hindu Business Line reported Thursday.
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