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Bitcoin 'Founder' Dorian Nakamoto Claims He Is Not the Elusive Satoshi Nakamoto
The 64-year old Dorian Nakamoto of Temple City who was identified by Newsweek as Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's anonymous founder, has denied he is Satoshi Nakamoto.
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Vampt Beer in Canada Marketed As Post-Workout Recovery Drink
The Canadian beverage company Vampt is currently doing taste tests for their new drink called Lean Machine, a low-alcohol, protein-packed beer. The drink is reported to be filled with nutrients, electrolytes and antioxidants intended to help the body refresh after intense exercise.
Comcast Takes Wi-Fi Hotspots to Chicago Homes
The cable and Internet company Comcast has begun turning thousands of homes in Chicago, IL into Wi-Fi hotspots with its present service equipment. Comcast has recently started the neighborhood hot spots initiative, which is aimed at making Wi-Fi signals available in areas next to homes installed with the equipment.
UPS to Buy 1,000 Propane-Fueled Delivery Trucks for $70 Million
United Parcel Service Inc. announced on Wednesday it will spend $70 million on bringing in 1,000 propane trucks in order to expand one of the largest alternative-energy fleets in the U.S. UPS is buying the fleet from Daimler AG’s Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.
Microsoft Reveals Xbox One Update before Titanfall Release
Microsoft has introduced a major update to the Xbox One system before the release of the multiplayer game Titanfall, which will be released on March 11. The objective of the update is to prepare the console for the release of the online game.
Chrysler Orders Rare $250,000 Dodge Viper Wrecked, Students, Faculty Unhappy (VIDEO)
A unique $250,000 chrysler dodge viper reportedly must be wrecked. Students and staff at Washington's South Puget Sound Community College are upset that Chrysler is telling the school to demolish a one of a kind 1992 $250,000 Dodge Viper in two weeks, and show documentation that it has been accomplished ABC News reported Thursday.
Sony's President and CEO 'Jack Tretton' Leaves Post March 31
Sony's helm changes March 31, and April 1. Jack Tretton, president and CEO of SONY Computer Entertainment America is stepping down from the position, and being replaced by Shawn Layden, who presently serves as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Sony Network Entertainment International beginning April 1 according to a press release.
Oscar Mayer Puts the Smell of Sizzling Bacon in Your iPhone as Alarm Clock (VIDEO)
Oscar Mayer has made a device that emits the smell of sizzling bacon to wake people up. Bacon aficionados can now wake up to the smell of their favorite sizzling dish, courtesy of Oscar Mayer.
Facebook to Buy Drone Company Titan Aerospace for Global Internet Access
Facebook has decided to buy drone maker Titan Aerospace for about $60 million in its goal of bring Internet access to the 5 billion or more people who do not have it. Titan Aerospace builds solar-powered high-altitude drones that can stay airborne for up to five years without having to land.
Over 35 million Getty Stock Images Now Available for Free
Getty said that users can embed images from its stock can be embedded free of cost, making a shift in its revenue model.