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Facebook to Build Drones and Satellites for Global Internet
Facebook, Inc. announced Thursday that it looks to bring internet connection to people around the world through drones, satellites and lasers. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the technology will be developed by a team called the Facebook Connectivity Lab.
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Blackberry Smartphone Release: Company to Launch Keyboard Smartphones, Possibly Bring BBM Messenger Service to Desktop Computers
Blackberry is working on smartphones with keyboards. Upscale smartphones with keyboards are slated to launch on Blackberry in the next 18 months as the company strives to re-gain trust from consumers who are important to their business, and don't see a need in their products.
Chinese Baidu's Searches Constitute Free Speech, According to Judge
Upholding searches on the Chinese search engine, Baidu, a US district judge dismissed a lawsuit against it alleging it censored pro-democracy content at China's behest.
Google Fined Over $150000 by Indian Fair Trade Authority
The Competition Commission of India ordered Google to pay $165,810 for not cooperating in an anti-trust probe against it.
Minnesota Teen Wins $70000 After School Accesses her Facebook
A school in Minnesota has agreed to pay a former student $ 70,000 for accessing her Facebook without permission.
Instacart App Shops for Your Groceries for You in New York City: New Delivery Service
The iOS app Instacart, originating in San Francisco, Calif., was introduced to New York City on Wednesday. The app lets customers select items from their local grocery stores and choose when they can be delivered.
New York City Council Proposes Shopping Bag Fee: 10-Cent Grocery Bags
The New York City Council introduced a bill on Wednesday that would charge customers 10 cents per grocery bag at stores. The legislation was proposed in order to bring down the amount of bags that are used and thrown into landfills.
Nissan Recalls Over 1 Million Vehicles for Air Bag Problems
Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than one million vehicles due to the front passenger air bags being unable to inflate in an accident.
Microsoft Office Suite Launches on the iPad--Finally
Microsoft on Thursday announced the launch of Office on iPad. Users can use Office applications through a subscription.
Rogue Android Apps Cause Smartphones to Turn into Coin Mining Bots
Virtual currency miners are embedding mining code in Android application code, which experts point out could damage devices.
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