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Barnes and Noble to Launch New Color Tablet in Early 2015, Other Device Before 2014 Ends
Sony to Close 20 Stores, Layoff 1,000 Before Years End
Sony is re-organizing. Changes to Sony moving forward include position cuts, and an emphasis on high-end technologies According to a press release on its website Wednesday, the company is centering in on an array of digital imaging products, clear sounding audio inventory, and products for business purposes.
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U.S. Department of Transportation Fines Asiana Airlines For Slow Response to Crash
Asiana Airlines was penalized $500,000 for responses following a July 6 crash in San Francisco. The United States Department of Transportation penalized Asiana Airlines $500,000 for reportedly not helping passengers and their families, and giving additional assistance, mandatory under federal guidelines, following a 2013 crash in San Francisco The Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday.
Gun Limits Continue for Young Adults after Supreme Court Rejects Appeals
The U.S. Supreme Court refused three appeals that challenged current gun laws on Monday. Two appeals were presented by the National Rifle Association.
Samsung Introduces New Galaxy S5 Smartphone at Global World Congress
Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its new smartphone, the Galaxy S5, on Monday at a global tech show in Barcelona, Spain. The smartphone includes a variety of features such as a fingerprint sensor and a built-in heart rate monitor.
Google’s Eric Schmidt to Donate $1 Million in Tech Grants to Fight Oppression
Google Chairman Eric Schmidt announced he will donate $1 million in grants to help solve major world problems through technology. Schmidt spoke with CBS about his search for organizations using innovation to combat global issues.
GE to Invest $10 Billion in Clean Energy by 2020
General Electric Co. announced on Monday its plans to invest $10 billion in clean-energy technology research. The research will focus on energy projects such as gas turbine efficiency and waterless fracking.
Home Depot LED Lighted Toilet Seat Among New Furniture Line Products to Help Customers Spruce Up Homes For Spring
Home Depot is offering new furniture to accommodate customers interest to spruce up their houses this spring.
UM Global to Assemble New Motorcycles in India
Motorcycle manufacturer UM Global announced its plans to begin assembling motorcycles in India. The announcement was made by the Miami-based company at the Auto Expo.
Nissan USA Recall: 13,535 Frontier Trucks Pulled Back For Circuit Breaker Issues
Circuit breakers on 13,535 Nissan Frontier trucks might be out of place. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will begin pulling back 13,535 Nissan USA trucks made from November 28, 2012 through December 17, 2013 in March because their circuit breaker might not have been situated properly, and the attached wire harness might come out, and hit a metal rod located on the vehicles A-Pillar.
Mobile World Congress 2014: New Smartphones, Tablets and Smartwatches Debut (VIDEO)
What smartphones and tablets should you watch out for in 2014? We've compiled a few of the new announcements that have been coming out of the Mobile World Congress.




