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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.
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Turkey Prime Minister Threatens to Ban Facebook and YouTube
Turkey’s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to ban Facebook and YouTube after leaks were released online that revealed alleged government corruption and misuse of public funds. Erdogan stated the ban may take place if he wins the local elections this month.
Google Glass Android Wearables: Software Development Kit Next in Line For Users
Google is working to expand its wearable technology market with exercise monitoring equipment, and devices with smart technology.
Sony Engineers Shut Down PlayStation Network For Routine Maintenance
The PlayStation Network site was for routine maintenance Monday. Sony engineers are working out kinks in its PlayStation network until 2 p. m. Monday as the company maintains its timetable to for servicing its online component and digital distribution according Venture Beat.
SXSW: Step Inside 'Game of Thrones' with the New Oculus Rift Virtual Reality
Virtual reality may be the way people interact and watch shows in the future. At SXSW this weekend, Oculus Rift allowed users to users to step inside a scene from HBO's hit series, "Game of Thrones."
Enhanced Microsoft Xbox Next Generation Game Console Hits Stores
Microsoft's Xbox One game console hit stores. The latest version of Microsoft Xbox one's game console came out in Australia, France, Britain, Brazil, and United States Friday as eager shoppers claimed their territory outside several locations The New Strait Times reported Sunday.
Scientists Propose Use of Infrared Radiation as Renewable Energy
Physicists at Harvard University have proposed the gathering of energy from Earth’s Infrared emissions and using it as a new renewable resource. The researchers said that recent advances in technology could give them the chance to convert the radiation into direct-current (DC) power.
FDA Warns of Cognitive Effects of New Cholesterol Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been looking into harmful effects that new cholesterol drugs have on cognitive function. Sanofi SA, one of the large drug firms developing the drugs, said in its annual report on Friday that the FDA asked them to evaluate the neurocognitive negative impacts of its drugs, one of which is called PCSK9 inhibitors.
Facebook Changes News Feed Design for Greater Efficiency
Facebook revealed its new design for its News Feed to match the design of mobile devices. Facebook’s goal is to make it easier for people to use the social networking website.
Spritz Redicle Reading App Can Tackle Skill in 90 Minutes
People can read in 90 minutes with Spritz's reading app, redicle. Slow readers can become faster ones with Spritz's new reading app that speeds up the skill in 90 minutes The New York Daily News reported Friday.