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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.
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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.
UPS to Buy 1,000 Propane-Fueled Delivery Trucks for $70 Million
United Parcel Service Inc. announced on Wednesday it will spend $70 million on bringing in 1,000 propane trucks in order to expand one of the largest alternative-energy fleets in the U.S. UPS is buying the fleet from Daimler AG’s Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
Microsoft Reveals Xbox One Update before Titanfall Release
Microsoft has introduced a major update to the Xbox One system before the release of the multiplayer game Titanfall, which will be released on March 11. The objective of the update is to prepare the console for the release of the online game.
Emotient Feeling App is Coming to Google Glass Connected Eyewear
Emotient is embarking in an app for Google Glass users. Emotient's new Google Glass app will allow users to detect the feelings of others on the connected eyewear Tech Crunch reported Thursday.
Oscar Mayer Puts the Smell of Sizzling Bacon in Your iPhone as Alarm Clock (VIDEO)
Oscar Mayer has made a device that emits the smell of sizzling bacon to wake people up. Bacon aficionados can now wake up to the smell of their favorite sizzling dish, courtesy of Oscar Mayer.
Apple iPhone is the Most Coveted Phone in Emerging Markets Like China, India and Brazil
A survey by Upstream has revealed that Apple iPhones are most desirable brand in emerging markets, including China, India and Brazil.
Facebook to Buy Drone Company Titan Aerospace for Global Internet Access
Facebook has decided to buy drone maker Titan Aerospace for about $60 million in its goal of bring Internet access to the 5 billion or more people who do not have it. Titan Aerospace builds solar-powered high-altitude drones that can stay airborne for up to five years without having to land.
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