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Candy Crush Saga to Debut On New York Stock Exchange Wednesday
Candy Crush Saga is listed on the New York Stock Exchange starting Wednesday. King, creator of the famous Candy Crush Saga smartphone game app will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange for the first time Wednesday.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Release: Sprint, T-Mobile Announce Dates For Mobile Deivce
The Samsung GS5 is coming to T-Mobile and Sprint. A day after AT&T announced plans for releasing Samsung GS5 devices, Sprint and T-Mobile revealed details about their objectives.
MIT Scientists Improve Plants’ Ability to Absorb Solar Energy
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have shown that placing nanotubes in the cells of plants increases their ability to absorb solar energy. The team said the study could be used a new field called plant “nanobionics”, in which nanoparticles could improve regular plants’ natural functions and create artificial plants that can grow and fix themselves with water and solar energy.
Twitter Begins to Support In-Line Playback
Twitter introduced a new platform for in-line video playback online and on its mobile apps on Wednesday. Users of the micro-blogging website will be able to host videos while other users can watch them on their Android and iOS smartphones without having to leave the Twitter app.
200,000 Lost Bitcoins Discovered in Old Format Wallet, Raises Eyebrows
Bitcoin exchange Mt Gox claimed to have found 200,000 of the 850,000 missing bitcoins in an old wallet.
Augmedix Raises $3.2 Million for Google Glass App for Doctors
San Francisco-based startup Augmedix has raised $3.2 million to build a Google Glass app for doctors. The app will be designed to help doctors access electronic health records faster and easier, which will give doctors time to take care of their patients.
Starbucks to Sell Alcohol in Stores Nationwide: Beer and Wine After Dark
Starbucks Corp. has announced that it will begin selling alcohol in stores nationwide. The coffee company is looking to add to its evening alcohol and light bites menu with items such as Malbec wine and bacon-wrapped dates.
Scientists Create Possible Night Vision Contact Lenses with Graphene
Researchers at the University of Michigan have created the first full-spectrum light detector that can be used in contact lenses and smartphones for night vision.
Microsoft Draws Criticism for Snooping on User Email
Microsoft's move to access a user's Hotmail data to flush out a mole has raised users' concerns over privacy of their email information.
Nokia Slapped with $400 Million Tax Bill in India: Big Phone Bill for Company
Indian tax authorities have asked Nokia to cough up $400 million as sales tax, alleging phones meant for export were sold within the country.
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