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Mobile World Congress 2014: Nokia's New Smartphone Line Runs On Google Android Operating System
Nissan Partners with Bhutan on Electric Cars for Cleaner Energy Plan
Nissan Motor Co. announced it will be supplying its Leaf electric car to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan as part of Bhutan’s plan to use cleaner energy. The agreement was made after conversations between Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and prime minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu last year.
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Microsoft Cuts Xbox Game Console Price to $399 From $429 Friday in United Kingdom
Microsoft's $429 Xbox One game console will cost $399 in the United Kingdom beginning Friday. Microsoft's $429 Xbox One game console will cost $399 in the United Kingdom beginning Friday.
Manu Saale Appointed New Head of Mercedes’ Research and Development
Mercedes Benz has appointed Manu Saale as the head of the Mercedes Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI). Saale will be replacing Jen Cattarius and is scheduled to start the position on Apr. 1, 2014.
Mobile World Congress 2014: Samsung Galaxy S5 Debuts in Leaked Photos
The Mobile World Congress is a great place to show off some of the newest and best mobile devices of 2014. As the event continues, though, the Samsung Galaxy S5 may be taking the world by storm.
Mobile World Congress 2014: Windows Smartphone, Nokia X Platform Receive Blackberry BBM This Summer
Windows smartphones will have Blackberry's messenger service this summer. Microsoft's Windows phones will have Blackberry's messenger service this summer.
Men's Wearhouse Ups Jos. A. Bank Offer After Eddie Bauer Announcement
Men's Wearhouse upped its offer to Jos. A. Bank. Men's Wearhouse upped its offer to Jos. A. Bank to $63. 50 a share from $57. 50, originally proposed, Monday, two weeks after an $825 million Eddie Bauer and Jos.
Trader Joe’s Faces Lawsuit Over Peanut Butter Pretzels with Maxim Market
Trader Joe’s is being sued over its peanut butter pretzels by California company Maxim Market, who claims to be the true creator of the snack. Maxim Market stated it invented the peanut butter pretzel in the early 1980s and supplied it to Trade Joe’s for over 25 years.
Google’s New Wifi App to Log Customers into Starbucks and Other Hotspots
Google announced it is developing a new app that would automatically log users into Google WiFi hotspots. Because Google’s WiFi network is being used more often at Starbucks, the app will be used first at the coffee chain.
GeigerCars Develops New Program for F150 Raptor
GeigerCars has introduced a new tuning program for the 2015 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor called “The Beast”. The F150 Raptor has one of the most powerful engines available in any truck in the U.S. market and has what is considered the most advanced suspension system in a factory production pickup truck.
Fitbit Force Recall: Fitness Tracker Causes Skin Rash and Irritation
Fitbit Force, the sports' wristband that keeps track of your daily exercise, may be biting the dust. The Fitbit company is recalling the device after users have developed skin irritations due to prolonged use of the product.