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New York Officials Support Smartphone 'Kill Switch' to Stop Violent Crime
A New York congressman proposed legislation on Monday which would require a “kill switch” in smartphones. The proposal was introduced as way to bring down smartphone theft.
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Blackberry Outage 2014: Major Network Problems in Canada and Asia Pacific
Blackberry users early Tuesday reported service outage which affected message, BBM and Ping messaging.
PC Market to Face Stiff Competition in Coming Years from Tablets
PC Shipments declined by 9.3 percent in 2013 and is estimated to decline through 2018. The PC market is expected to face stiff competition in the coming years from mobile and tablet devices, research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) reported Tuesday.
Radio Shack to Shut 1,100 Stores Across United States
Coming on the heels of a poor Q4 performance, Radio Shack on Tuesday announced that it was closing 1,100 stores.
Radio Shack to Close 1,100 Stores, Leaves Over 4,000
Radio Shack is closing 1,100 stores. Radio Shack's closing of 1,100 stores will bring its total locations to over 4,000 in the United States which also consists of over 900 franchises according to an Associated Press article on ABC News website.
Facebook to Acquire Drone Maker Titan Aerospace: Launching Internet Drones
Facebook is in talks with Texas-based Titan Aerospace to launch unmanned aerial vehicles for providing internet connectivity to remote areas.
Oops! Twitter Resets User Passwords Accidentally
Oops! Twitter may have made a bit of a mistake when it comes to your security. The company accidentally sent out a number of password reset emails on Monday evening due to a system error.
PS4 vs. Xbox One: PlayStation Sales Hit Over 6 Million Worldwide
It looks like the PlayStation 4 may be coming out on top. The video game console has now sold more than six million units worldwide, following its launch in Japan at the end of February.
iPhone 6 Rumors 2014: New Leaked Images Reveal Details
French Website Nowhereelse has leaked images of the Apple iPhone 6, which is expected to be released sometime this year. The images show the iPhone 6 with a 4.3 inch screen display, rather than the rumored 4.5 to 5.0 inches of display.
California Lets Drivers Look at Cellphone Maps While Driving Behind the Wheel
A California appeals court ruled on Thursday that it is legal for drivers to look at maps on their mobile phones while driving. Despite the ruling, it is still illegal for drivers to use their phones to talk and listen in conversations without a hands-held device.