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California Bill that Could End SeaWorld’s Orca Shows by Outlawing Captive Whales is Shelved
Microsoft Introduces Skype TX for Broadcasters with Top Grade Video
Microsoft Corp. announced on Monday Skype TX, a new version of their VoIP service that is designed specifically for professional broadcasters.
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American Airlines, U.S. Airways Modify Checked Bag Policies
American Airlines and U.S. Airways are altering their guidelines for checking bags. Passengers utilizing accumulated frequent flyer mileage to receive a plane ticket at no charge could be asked to fund checking bags The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
New XBox Video Game Controller Can Read Gamer's Emotions
A doctoral student at Stanford has come up with a game controller that can measure bio-parameters, like heart rate, to provide feedback to the game and improve gameplay.
New Report Reveals Google May Develop Android TV
Google may be starting a new set-top box called Android TV. Major video app providers are currently building for the platform.
Google Teams Up with Hotel Booking Startup Room 77
Google has partnered with hotel booking software startup Room 77. The licensing deal would give Google access to Room 77’s technology while adding more people to its hotel-search staff.
Ben and Jerry's Free Cone Day: At Least Three Flavors Celebrate Owners' First Year in Business
Ben Jerry's is offering a free cone of ice cream in honor of its first year of business over three decades ago.
Fake Android Anti Virus App Tops Charts, Cons Thousands
Virus Shield, an Android anti-virus app that topped paid charts within two weeks of its launch, conned more than 10,000 users.
Chinese Competition Authority Gives its Nod to Nokia-Microsoft Deal
After an anxious wait, Nokia received the green signal to go ahead with the sale of its cell phone business to Microsoft.
Wal-Mart to to Add 50 Stores in India Over Four to Five Years
Al-Mart is adding 50 stores in India. Fifty more Wal-Mart wholesale outlets are coming to India as the company becomes a part of the country's infrastructure.
Google Provides Small Look at Ara Modular Phone
Google is providing a short video that shows the progress of a new smartphone project called Project Ara. The project is being developed by Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group.