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Amazon Set-Top Box May Look Like Chromecast Dongle: Release in April
Amazon will begin releasing its own set-top box/game console through its website, as well as retailers such as Best Buy Co. and Staples Inc., in April. People who know about the company’s plans say the device will feature several different apps available on Roku Inc. and Apple Inc., and will run on a version of Google Inc.’s Android software.
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Valve's 'Free To Play' Documentary Available Online (VIDEO)
Valve's "Free to Play" Documentary is available in full-length online for free. The efforts of three Valve game enthusiasts to win a portion of the one million prize during Valve's inaugural Dota 2 tournament, known as the International was made into a documentary film.
Planet Labs to Launch Largest Constellation of Satellites in History with Rockets
Planet Labs Inc. announced on Monday that it will be launching over 100 satellites over the next twelve months. The launch will result in the largest constellation of satellites in history, with the new launches adding to the 28 satellites that were released in January.
AT&T Samsung Gear Smart Watches Release: Pre-Oders Begin Friday
Samsung Gear smart watches are available for pre-order beginning Friday. Consumers can pre-order the Samsung Gear 2, Samsung Gear 2 Neo, and Samsung Gear Fit online or at AT&T retail locations when the mobile carrier initiates their availability Friday.
Microsoft Mole Faces Charges for Leaking Windows 8 Trade Secrets
Frustrated over poor performance reviews he received, a Microsoft employee leaked trade secrets and was caught during investigations.
Fake Liver Could Replace Animal Testing for Drugs
Researchers at Empiriko Corporation have developed a chemosynthetic liver, which may replace animal testing as a way to examine the safety of pharmaceutical products. The fake liver was introduced on Tuesday at the 247th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society.
Google Finally Releases Chromecast in Europe
Google released its Chromecast in Europe on Tuesday, almost eight months after its release in the U.S. The Chromecast device costs 30 pounds ($50) in the U.K. and 35 euros in other European countries.
NASA Study Reveals Collapse of Industrial Civilization Will Come Soon
A NASA-funded study has concluded that modern civilization will collapse within the next few decades due to economic instability and the abuse of natural resources.
Car Ban in Paris Aimed at Stopping Air Pollution Ends after One Day
The French government has stopped its plan to ban half of the cars in Paris after one day, claiming the plan has been successful in reducing air pollution.
Starbucks Updates New iPhone App with Digital Tipping
Starbucks has updated its iPhone payment app with the option of digital tipping. The option became available on March 19 in the U.S., U.K. and Canada for customers who use the coffee chain’s app.
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