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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.
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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.
Vodafone Deal With Verizon Signals British Wireless Carriers Growth Efforts
Vodafone concluded business Friday on what is considered the largest sale of its kind over the last 10 years.
Microsoft Introduces New Bing Window Phone Apps
Microsoft introduced three new Bing Windows Phone apps on Tuesday, Feb. 18 that actually talk to Windows. The three apps for Windows Phone include Health & Fitness, Travel, and Food & Drink.
Iowa Man Fired for Using Forklift to Free Twix Candy Bar
Robert McKevitt, a 27 year-old veteran of Spirit Lake, IA, was fired by Polaris Industries in Milford, IA for using a forklift to retrieve a Twix candy bar from a vending machine. McKevitt said the incident occurred after his second shift at the company’s warehouse.
Samsung Galaxy S5 Release (UPDATE): Could Smartphone Handle Water Accidents?
Samsung's Galaxy s5 smartphone could handle water. Samsung's Galaxy s5 smartphone will be able to handle water when its released in April the Guardian Liberty Voice reported Wednesday.
GM Deadly Recall Delay May Result in Lawsuit Over Failed Ignition Switches
Court statements have revealed General Motors had prior knowledge of ignition problems that the company’s vehicles have been experiencing since 2004. GM has issued a recall of about 780,000 Chevrolet Cobalts and Pontiac G5s after engine shutdowns and six crash deaths occurred due to malfunctioning ignition switches.
Sony's PlayStation 4 Hits Market in Japan, Release Follows United States, Europe Launches
Sony's PlayStation 4 game console is now in stores in Japan following its midnight release. Sony's PlayStation 4 game console is now in stores in Japan following its midnight release Channel News Asia reported Friday.