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Hyundai to Launch First, Environmentally Friendly, Battery-Powered Electric Car in 2016
Google Buys Game Controller Creator, Green Throttle Games
A report from Panda Daily on Tuesday said Google has bought parts of the games controller firm Green Throttle Games.
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Microsoft Offers Windows OS Free to Indian Phone Manufacturers
Microsoft has waived its license fee when it offered Windows OS to two Indian phone makers in a bid to improve its presence in the Android-dominated market.
Newly Discovered Samsung Galaxy Backdoor May Cause Security Data Risk for Users
A team of open source developers said that a few models of Samsung Galaxy devices, including Galaxy S3 have a backdoor that leaves user information on these devices vulnerable.
Google Encrypts Search Text in China After Snowden SXSW Speech
In a bid to counter Chinese government censorship, Google announced that it would encrypt all searches as part of its policy that will soon apply across the globe.
Google Glass Doctor Data: Connected Eyewear Could Be Used to Help Doctors When Seeing Patients
Google Glass might officially be used to help doctors when seeing patients. Google Glass could help medical professionals digitally sift through their files while staying with a patient all while paying a visit.
FDA Approves High-Tech Headband to Prevent Migraines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that it has approved the sale of an electronic headband that can treat migraine headaches. The device is called Cefaly, and is made by Cefaly Technology in Belgium.
NASA Creates James Webb Space Telescope to Find Life on Alien Planets
NASA scientists and engineers are currently putting together and testing their new James Webb Space Telescope in their search for life on other planets. Webb is set to be debut in October 2018.
Warner Bros. Investing $18 Million in Machinima
Warner Bros. is investing $18 million in Machinima Inc., a YouTube network that lets users watch, share and create video-game content. Machinima announced the deal on Monday, and previous investors Google, Redpoint Ventures and MK Capital will be participating.
Disney May Buy Online Network Firm Maker Studios for $500 Million
Walt Disney Co. is considering acquiring YouTube multichannel network Maker Studios for about $500 million.
Facebook HQ Under Temporary Lockdown After False Security Threat and Possible Bomb Scare
Menlo Park Police searched Facebook headquarters on Tuesday after receiving an alert only to later discover it was false.