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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.
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.
Muhammad Ali’s Legendary Boxing Gloves Auctioned Off at $860,500
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s boxing gloves were sold at the Heritage Auction Sports’ Platinum Night Auction on Saturday. The gloves were sold to an anonymous buyer.
Tesla to Reveal Plans for Giga Factory
Tesla Motors Inc. announced on Feb. 19 it will be developing a large battery production factory called the Tesla Giga factory. Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk said the Giga Factory will focus on producing electric car batteries, and further details of the plan will be revealed this week
PS4 vs XBox One: Limited Stock in UK until April
Sony announced its supply of Playstation 4 consoles is experiencing a shortage in the UK, and supplies will be limited until April. The PS4 sold out before Christmas, and the console is expected to stay in short supply for at least another month.
PS4 Virtual Reality Headset Release Date Coming in March
Sony is set to announce the release of its virtual reality headset for the Playstation 4 console during the 2014 Game Developers Conference. The conference will take place in San Francisco, CA on March 17.
Hyundai to Reveal Intrado Concept at Geneva Motor Show 2014
Hyundai Motor Company is set to unveil the new Intrado crossover concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. Concept images of the new vehicle were leaked last Friday.
Nissan Partners with Bhutan on Electric Cars for Cleaner Energy Plan
Nissan Motor Co. announced it will be supplying its Leaf electric car to the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan as part of Bhutan’s plan to use cleaner energy. The agreement was made after conversations between Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn and prime minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu last year.
Sprint Adds Wi-Fi Calling Service for Samsung Galaxy Mini and Mega
Sprint announced on Friday it is offering a new Wi-Fi calling and messaging service as a way to improve network coverage for customers. The Samsung Electronics Galaxy Mega and Samsung Galaxy S4 mini will be the first two devices to have access to Sprint’s Wi-Fi service.
Beef Prices Rising in 2014: Hamburger Costs Go Up
The prices of beef are expected to increase by 10 percent in the summer of 2014. Beef prices are reaching a record high, having increased by 5 percent in 2013.
YouTube Receives Makeover for Layout and Playlists
YouTube, Google Inc.’s video-sharing website, has received several changes to its layout and playlists. The layout is now centered instead of appearing on the left side.
Michigan State Fishing and Hunting License Changes Begin March 1
Changes to Michigan’s fishing, hunting, and off-road vehicle (ORV) licenses will take effect on March 1, 2014. The new license structure was signed into law by Gov. Rick Snyder and authorized by Legislature in 2013.
Manu Saale Appointed New Head of Mercedes’ Research and Development
Mercedes Benz has appointed Manu Saale as the head of the Mercedes Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI). Saale will be replacing Jen Cattarius and is scheduled to start the position on Apr. 1, 2014.
Trader Joe’s Faces Lawsuit Over Peanut Butter Pretzels with Maxim Market
Trader Joe’s is being sued over its peanut butter pretzels by California company Maxim Market, who claims to be the true creator of the snack. Maxim Market stated it invented the peanut butter pretzel in the early 1980s and supplied it to Trade Joe’s for over 25 years.
Google’s New Wifi App to Log Customers into Starbucks and Other Hotspots
Google announced it is developing a new app that would automatically log users into Google WiFi hotspots. Because Google’s WiFi network is being used more often at Starbucks, the app will be used first at the coffee chain.
GeigerCars Develops New Program for F150 Raptor
GeigerCars has introduced a new tuning program for the 2015 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor called “The Beast”. The F150 Raptor has one of the most powerful engines available in any truck in the U.S. market and has what is considered the most advanced suspension system in a factory production pickup truck.
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.
Google Makes Expansion For Fiber Internet Service to New Cities
Google announced on Wednesday it has plans to expand its Fiber Internet service. Google is looking at 34 cities in the U.S. as possible sites for the update.
Facebook Purchases WhatsApp for $19 Billion
Facebook, Inc. has bought WhatsApp for $19 billion, making it the biggest purchase in Facebook’s history. WhatsApp is a successful messaging service that allows people to use their smartphones to send texts, videos, and photos.
Apple iTunes Festival Launched At SXSW with Coldplay and Imagine Dragons
Apple, Inc. announced on Wednesday first iTunes Festival in the U.S. will be held at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, TX from March 11 to March 15. The festival will feature artists such as Imagine Dragons, Coldplay, Pitbull, and many other known names.
eBay Acquires 3D Virtual Clothing Company PhiSix (VIDEO)
eBay announced it has acquired PhiSix, a company which creates 3D models for clothing through simulations and visualizations. The graphics in the models is capable of simulating the behavior of the clothes.
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