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Buzzard 2 – A Traveler’s New Bestfriend
Many of us love to travel, especially during the holiday season. Some of us travel alone, while many others are with their families. If you are one of these individuals, then you know how boring and frustrating it can be if you are on the road for a long time. This is particularly true if you are the driver, who needs to stay alert and focused on the road. Driving for long hours at a time can get tiring, especially if your kids are always asking "are we there yet?"
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Smartwatches of 2014 – Some of the Most Disappointing New Creations
There is no doubt about it; many of us consider our smartphones as an integral part of our day to day lives. A lot of us are now very dependent on these devices, with them offering us with an incomparable level of convenience and functionality. So when tech and gadget manufacturers started to develop smartwatches, a multitude of consumers believed that they will be a bit like smartphones, thus; they were really excited and looked forward to their release.
Thanks to Technology, Auto Theft Problems May Finally Be On Its Way to Being Resolved
We all know that technology has made our lives a lot easier and more convenient. Some may shun the idea, but we cannot disregard the fact that it has improved the overall quality of the way people are living.
3 of the Worst New Technologies of This Year
Back in December 2013, a lot of people were expecting good things to be brought by the year 2014. Some of them were delivered to the satisfaction of consumers, but others were a complete disappointment. While it is true that plenty of new technologies released this year are impressive, the others that got people really excited were failures.
Dish Network Losses Fox News and Fox Business Network; Channel Owner Couldn’t Agree on New Distribution Pact
Another loss from Dish Network as the direct broadcast satellite service provider reportedly lost one of the most popular cable channel - Fox News. Modern Reader reported that both Fox News and Fox Business Network was pulled by Dish Network at 11:50pm ET on Dec. 20.
Back to Chernobyl: Brown Bear Appears in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
It has been more than a decade since the Chernobyl incident took place. Now, it lies in desolation and has been reduced to ruins. Only authorized individuals with specialized equipment can come in under strict supervision, as the area is still believed to be covered in fatal radiation.
Is Facebook Really Losing Its Popularity? Study Shows Social Media Giant on the Decline
Social media giant Facebook is dubbed to be the most well-known social media network of all time; however, a recent study shows that it may be losing its popularity - to teenagers at least - over Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and other messaging application.
Avon China Unit Pleaded Guilty of Bribing; Agreed to Pay Hefty $135M
Avon Products Inc. violated Foreign Corrupt Practices Act when its Chinese subsidiary bribed local officials to sell products directly to Chinese consumers. The company pleaded guilty and will need to settle a hefty amount of $135 million.
First Virtual Driver’s License Being Pushed in Iowa - Is it Safe?
Driver's license is one of the most important ID to verify one's identification, next to social security number. It would be very nice to have a driver's license without carrying any physical plastic, but, is this safe?
NBC Launches Limited Live-Streaming Service To Compete With HBO And CBS
NBC launched its live-streaming service for desktop and plans to make it available on mobile in 2015.