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iPhone Return Period Shortened from 30 to 14 Days: Apple Devices to Keep
Apple announced on Wednesday that iPhone purchasers wanting to return their devices should do it in 14 days as against the earlier return period of 30 days.
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Facebook Used to Buy and Sell Organs on the Black Market
An investigation by British newspaper the Sunday Post has revealed that people are using Facebook to buy and sell organs. A journalist from the newspaper posed as the brother of a woman who needed a kidney transplant and placed an ad on Facebook looking for a donor.
New High-Tech Glasses Find Cancer Cells in Surgery
A team of scientists has created a pair of high-tech glasses that help surgeons detect cancer cells while performing surgery. The glasses were created by scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WUSTL) and the University of Arizona (UA) in Tucson, who were led by Samuel Achilefu.
NASA Offers $35,000 to Asteroid Hunters in Contest to Protect Earth
NASA announced on Monday it will start an “Asteroid Data Hunter” contest and will offer $35,000 to those who can create algorithms to find asteroids in outer space that pose a threat to planet Earth. The first contest will begin on March 17.
California Store Steps Away from ‘Smart Gun’ after Outcry from Activists
The Oak Tree Club, a California firearms shop that began selling the first ‘smart gun’, is now backing away from association with the gun after outcries from customers and gun rights advocates.
Google Faces $5 Billion Antitrust Penalty Fine in India
Trade watchdog Competition Commission of India has received complaints alleging Google misused its dominant market position.
iOS 7.1 Released, but New Apple iOS 8 Maps May be Better
iOS 8 mapping application is expected to be greatly improved over the present application with enhanced car integration, public transit directions and improved data reliability.
Google Apps Referral Program: $15 Bonus for Luring in New Users
To attract more customers for its Google Apps for Business, Google announced a $15 reward for every new customer you refer.
Twitch, Titanfall Release: Package Out On Microsoft Xbox One
Twitch and Titanfall came out for Microsoft's Xbox One game console. Twitch live broadcast capabilities and fighting game Titanfall are now on Microsoft Xbox in the United States following Tuesday's release Gamespot reported Tuesday.
Medical Marijuana Commercial Will Not Air on Comcast: Chance for Ad in Massachusetts
The rumors of Comcast airing a medical marijuana advertisement on major networks have proven to be false. While MarijuanaDoctors.com was said to be airing the commercial this past week in different parts of the U.S., the company said the commercial was never broadcast.