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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.
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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.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner 'Hairline Cracks' on Wings Prompt Investigation
The wings on 43 Boeing 787 dreamliner airplanes have slight cracks. The wings on Boeing 787 dreamliner aircrafts are under tight surveillance after hairline cracks were found on 43 aircrafts, yet to be sent out to commercial customers.
Apple Denies Request from Grieving Son to Unlock Late Mother’s iPad
Apple Inc. has been accused by a grieving son of an “utter lack of understanding and discretion” after the company refused to unlock the iPad of his late mother. Anthea Grant passed away from breast cancer earlier this year at the age of 59, and her son, Josh, 26, from London, became the co-executor of Anthea’s will and estate with his brother, Patrick.
Facebook Changes Policy on Gun Posts and Ads
Facebook announced on Wednesday it will make changes to gun advertisements after advocacy groups and law enforcement addressed their concern for firearm advertising on the website. Facebook said it will regulate sales of guns on its site and on its photo-sharing app Instagram.
Xcel Energy Brings Solar Power to Pueblo, Colorado
Xcel Energy Inc. announced on Tuesday it will work with Community Energy Solar to build a $200 million solar power farm in Pueblo County, Colo. The solar power plant is expected to take about 15 months to build, and construction is set to start by late this year or early next year.
Alpha Natural Resources Agrees to Pay Fine for Water Pollution
Alpha Natural Resources Inc., the second-largest coal producer in the U.S., agreed on Wednesday to pay a $27.5 million fine for violating the Clean Water Act. Alpha will also spend $200 million on reducing toxic discharges into waterways in five states.
Apple Reigns as Top Seller, Android Wins Smartphone Platform
A report comScore has determined that Apple was the top smartphone manufacturer in January while Android was the most used mobile platform.
Apple iPhone 6 Release: 90 Million Smartphones Expected For Highly Anticipated Influx
Apple is planning to have 90 million iPhone 6 models ready for the smartphone's highly anticipated release.
Night Vision Camera App Could Burn a Hole in Your Pocket Without You Knowing!
A night vision camera application on Google Play parses phone numbers from Whatsapp and signs you up for a messaging service--without you knowing.
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