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iOS 7.1 Released, but New Apple iOS 8 Maps May be Better
iOS 8 mapping application is expected to be greatly improved over the present application with enhanced car integration, public transit directions and improved data reliability.
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Geneva Motor Show: Ducati Introduces Dual Spark Diavel Motorcycle
Ducati North America introduced its 2015 Diavel at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland. The Diavel comes in two models. One model is base, which comes with a black frame, wheels and exhaust, and the other is carbon, which is featured in red or white.
Turkey Prime Minister Threatens to Ban Facebook and YouTube
Turkey’s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to ban Facebook and YouTube after leaks were released online that revealed alleged government corruption and misuse of public funds. Erdogan stated the ban may take place if he wins the local elections this month.
American Airlines Receives Over $425 Million For Spaces At Three Airports
American Airlines obtained over $425 million for 34 spaces at LaGuardia Airport, 104 at Reagan National Airport, and 104 at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport.
Sbarro Files For Second Bankruptcy Protection
Sbarro submitted for bankruptcy protection, the second time in the past three years. Sbarro's submittal to bankruptcy protection is the company's second time in the past three years.
Chiquita, Fyffes Merger Creates World's Largest Banana Company
Chiquita and Fyffes are merging. The United States Chiquita Brands and Europe's Fyffes new deal creates the largest banana company. The $526 million transaction, which represents 14 percent of the banana business across the world will allow for involved individuals to discuss future deals especially during an age when grocery stores are slimming the fruit's prices in tough economic times Reuters reported Monday.
SXSW: Step Inside 'Game of Thrones' with the New Oculus Rift Virtual Reality
Virtual reality may be the way people interact and watch shows in the future. At SXSW this weekend, Oculus Rift allowed users to users to step inside a scene from HBO's hit series, "Game of Thrones."
Scientists Propose Use of Infrared Radiation as Renewable Energy
Physicists at Harvard University have proposed the gathering of energy from Earth’s Infrared emissions and using it as a new renewable resource. The researchers said that recent advances in technology could give them the chance to convert the radiation into direct-current (DC) power.
FDA Warns of Cognitive Effects of New Cholesterol Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been looking into harmful effects that new cholesterol drugs have on cognitive function. Sanofi SA, one of the large drug firms developing the drugs, said in its annual report on Friday that the FDA asked them to evaluate the neurocognitive negative impacts of its drugs, one of which is called PCSK9 inhibitors.
Facebook Changes News Feed Design for Greater Efficiency
Facebook revealed its new design for its News Feed to match the design of mobile devices. Facebook’s goal is to make it easier for people to use the social networking website.