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T-Mobile Adds More Data to Simple Choice Plans
T-Mobile announced Friday it will release new versions of its Simple Choice plans that have more high-speed data and unlimited international texting services. The amount of data customers can use on its standard 4G LTE service plan will be doubled for no additional cost.
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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.
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.
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