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Blackberry Messenger: Photo-Sharing, Increased Size Among New Additions
Photo-sharing, and increased size is coming to Blackberry messenger. Android and iOS consumers will soon be able to share their photos amongst each other with increased memory in multi person conversations the company reported on itsa website Friday.
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House Passes Bill Allowing Mobile Phone Unlocking: Avoid Jail Time
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday which would allow cell phones to be legally unlocked. The House passed the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (H.R. 1123) by a vote of 295-114.
Motorola to Release New Moto X Smartphone in India
Motorola announced it will release its new Moto X smartphone in India in a few weeks after a successful release of the Moto G. The Moto X is Motorola’s flagship smartphone and contains a variety of features, including a fast camera, different customizable designs and voice command capabilities.
Marvel to Film Four Netflix TV Shows in New York City
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that Walt Disney Co. will spend $200 million filming four Marvel Netflix series’ in New York City. Marvel Studios will be filming four live-action TV shows about street-level superheroes. These heroes include Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist.
Infinite Crisis Open Beta Release Date Announced
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced Turbine’s Infinite Crisis will release its open beta on Mar. 14. Infinite Crisis is a multiplayer online battle arena video game that includes heroes and villains from multiple universes in DC Comics.
Nissan Electric Car Set to Race in Australia: A New Leaf
Nissan’s electric car, the Leaf Nismo RC, is set to race in the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, South Australia this Sunday. The Clipsal 500 is an event in the V8 Supercars Series, which is similar to Nascar stock-car racing in the U.S.
IBM Deal Brings 500 Jobs to Buffalo, New York
Computer hardware company International Business Machines announced on Monday it will be bringing 500 jobs to a new computer information technology center in Buffalo, NY. The new deal is part of an agreement between IBM and New York State, which includes bringing jobs to the Hudson Valley.
Over 500 More Foods Contain Azodicarbonamide Chemical Than Originally Thought
OVer 500 more food products have azodicarbonamide. Over 500 additional food items could have azodicarbonamide other than in bread at fast food restaurants like Subway and McDonalds CBS News reported Friday.
Mattel Acquires Mega Brands For $460 Million, Expands Entities
Mattel bought Mega Brands for $460 million. Mattel's $460 million acquisition of Mega Brands follows low numbers during the past holiday shopping season a press release on Mattel's website reported Friday.
Jos. A. Bank and Men's Wearhouse Talks to Continue
Jos. A. Bank and Men's Wearhouse talks are continuing. . Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. will discuss plans to consolidate with retailer Men's Wearhouse according to Bloomberg Businessweek.
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