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Mobile World Congress 2014: Samsung Galaxy S5 Debuts in Leaked Photos
The Mobile World Congress is a great place to show off some of the newest and best mobile devices of 2014. As the event continues, though, the Samsung Galaxy S5 may be taking the world by storm.
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Vodafone Deal With Verizon Signals British Wireless Carriers Growth Efforts
Vodafone concluded business Friday on what is considered the largest sale of its kind over the last 10 years.
Microsoft Introduces New Bing Window Phone Apps
Microsoft introduced three new Bing Windows Phone apps on Tuesday, Feb. 18 that actually talk to Windows. The three apps for Windows Phone include Health & Fitness, Travel, and Food & Drink.
Iowa Man Fired for Using Forklift to Free Twix Candy Bar
Robert McKevitt, a 27 year-old veteran of Spirit Lake, IA, was fired by Polaris Industries in Milford, IA for using a forklift to retrieve a Twix candy bar from a vending machine. McKevitt said the incident occurred after his second shift at the company’s warehouse.
Tim Hortons Pulls Cold Stone Creamery from Stores in Canada
Tim Hortons Inc. announced it will be pulling the American ice cream brand Cold Stone Creamery from its restaurants in Canada. The announcement came on Thursday, Feb. 20.
New York City Beer Week 2014 Begins Today!
New York City Beer Week, an annual celebration of beer, begins today, Feb. 21 and will be held until March 2 in Brooklyn. The celebrations will include tastings, tap takeovers, and beer-inspired dinners.
GM Deadly Recall Delay May Result in Lawsuit Over Failed Ignition Switches
Court statements have revealed General Motors had prior knowledge of ignition problems that the company’s vehicles have been experiencing since 2004. GM has issued a recall of about 780,000 Chevrolet Cobalts and Pontiac G5s after engine shutdowns and six crash deaths occurred due to malfunctioning ignition switches.
Milk Price Increase in 2014: What the Expected Rise is in March This Year
The price of milk is expected to rise by as much as 60 cents in March as a result of issues with supply and demand. Because of a short supply of cheese, the cost of a block rose from $1.80 to $2.36, which is leading to a price increase in “fluid milk."
Kopin Corporation Reveals New Smart Eyewear 'Pupil'
Kopin Corporation, Inc. has unveiled a new wearable computer system called the Pupil as their latest set of eyewear. The current module of the Pupil is a prototype small enough to be used in any pair of regular eyeglasses.
Girl Scout Cookies Medical Marijuana: Mother and Daughter Sell 117 Boxes of Famous Baked Goods Outside Clinic
A mother and daughter headed to a medical marijuana clinic in San Francisco to sell Girl Scout cookies.