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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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NYPD to Solve Crimes with New Tablets: Cops to Test Pilot Program
New York police officers will soon be using tablets in order to test out a new crime data app. NYPD Commissioner William Bratton announced on Tuesday that the department will begin using hand-held tablets to test a new pilot program.
Samsung Reveals Milk: iTunes Radio Rival Streams Music from 200 Stations
Samsung on Friday introduced Milk, an ad free radio service that allows users to stream music from more than 200 stations.
Privacy Groups Ask FTC to Halt $19 Billion Facebook WhatsApp Deal
Privacy advocates have filed a complaint with the FTC asking it to examine Facebook's Whatsapp deal to determine if Facebook could tinker with Whatsapp's privacy policy.
National Day of Unplugging Begins 6 p.m. Friday Until 6 p.m. Saturday, Can You Handle It?
The National Day of Unplugging begins at 6 p.m. Friday, and ends 6 p.m. Saturday The National Day of Unplugging calls for 24-hours of abstaining from technological devices.
Bitcoin 'Founder' Dorian Nakamoto Claims He Is Not the Elusive Satoshi Nakamoto
The 64-year old Dorian Nakamoto of Temple City who was identified by Newsweek as Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's anonymous founder, has denied he is Satoshi Nakamoto.
Motorola Customizes Moto X With College Logos, Colors
Motorola's Moto X smartphone can now be customized with college logos. Motorola's new Moto X college collection features back plates with 43 school logos Slash Gear reported Friday.
Geneva Auto Show 2014: Jeep Announces Global Production of New Renegade
Jeep announced the global production of the new 2015 Jeep Renegade at the Geneva Motor Show this week. The Renegade will be the first model from Fiat-owned Jeep to be made for the world in an Italian factory.
Hyundai Motor Company Unveils 2015 Sonata with Updated Design
Hyundai Motor Co. has released images of its seventh-generation 2015 Sonata, the most recent model of the vehicle since 2009. The sedan is set to compete against popular vehicles such as Honda Motor Co.’s Accord, Toyota Motor Corp.’s Camry and Ford Motor Co. (F)’s Fusion.
Comcast Takes Wi-Fi Hotspots to Chicago Homes
The cable and Internet company Comcast has begun turning thousands of homes in Chicago, IL into Wi-Fi hotspots with its present service equipment. Comcast has recently started the neighborhood hot spots initiative, which is aimed at making Wi-Fi signals available in areas next to homes installed with the equipment.