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iPhone 6 Rumors 2014: New Leaked Images Reveal Details
French Website Nowhereelse has leaked images of the Apple iPhone 6, which is expected to be released sometime this year. The images show the iPhone 6 with a 4.3 inch screen display, rather than the rumored 4.5 to 5.0 inches of display.
Dark Chocolate Diet Contains Healthy Benefits for the Heart
Researchers have found that eating dark chocolate in moderation helps the heart by bringing down the risk of atherosclerosis, which is the thickening and hardening of arteries. The snack can restore flexibility to the arteries and prevent white blood cells from sticking to the insides of blood vessel walls.
California Lets Drivers Look at Cellphone Maps While Driving Behind the Wheel
A California appeals court ruled on Thursday that it is legal for drivers to look at maps on their mobile phones while driving. Despite the ruling, it is still illegal for drivers to use their phones to talk and listen in conversations without a hands-held device.
Legalization of Motorcycle Lane Filtering in NSW Aimed at Easing Congestion
New South Wales has recently legalized lane filtering for motorcyclists as a way to bring down traffic congestion. Lane filtering is the practice in which bike-riders move between lanes of slow-moving cars.
Consumer Group Demands Warning for Heart Attack Risk on Testosterone Drugs
The consumer advocacy group Public Citizen is pushing for the Food and Drug Administration to add a warning label of heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues on testosterone drugs. Public Citizen said the FDA should put a “black box” warning to all drugs used to treat testosterone.
Google Barge Moving from San Francisco to Stockton
Google Barge will be moving from Treasure Island in the San Francisco Bay to Stockton. Mirian Saez, director of operations for the Treasure Island Development Authority, said the barge is scheduled to move by March 7.
Victor Belfort Pulls Out of Title Fight after TRT Ban
Ultimate Fighting Championship announced on Fox Sports 1 on Thursday that mixed martial artist Victor Belfort has pulled out of his middleweight championship fight only a few hours after the Nevada Athletic Commission banned testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Belfort’s fight was scheduled for UFC 173 in Las Vegas on May 24 against Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman.
Minecraft Video Game Set to Become a Film
The rumors that the video game Minecraft is set to become a movie have been confirmed. Minecraft creator Markus “Notch Persson confirmed the rumors in a tweet on Thursday, saying he will be working on the film with Warner Brothers.
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Update Announced to Arrive at the End of XP
Microsoft announced it is currently working on an update to Windows 8.1 set to be released this spring. Apr. 8 is the day that support for Windows XP ends.
House Passes Bill Allowing Mobile Phone Unlocking: Avoid Jail Time
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday which would allow cell phones to be legally unlocked. The House passed the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act (H.R. 1123) by a vote of 295-114.
Motorola to Release New Moto X Smartphone in India
Motorola announced it will release its new Moto X smartphone in India in a few weeks after a successful release of the Moto G. The Moto X is Motorola’s flagship smartphone and contains a variety of features, including a fast camera, different customizable designs and voice command capabilities.
Marvel to Film Four Netflix TV Shows in New York City
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Wednesday that Walt Disney Co. will spend $200 million filming four Marvel Netflix series’ in New York City. Marvel Studios will be filming four live-action TV shows about street-level superheroes. These heroes include Daredevil, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist.
Infinite Crisis Open Beta Release Date Announced
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced Turbine’s Infinite Crisis will release its open beta on Mar. 14. Infinite Crisis is a multiplayer online battle arena video game that includes heroes and villains from multiple universes in DC Comics.
Nissan Electric Car Set to Race in Australia: A New Leaf
Nissan’s electric car, the Leaf Nismo RC, is set to race in the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide, South Australia this Sunday. The Clipsal 500 is an event in the V8 Supercars Series, which is similar to Nascar stock-car racing in the U.S.
IBM Deal Brings 500 Jobs to Buffalo, New York
Computer hardware company International Business Machines announced on Monday it will be bringing 500 jobs to a new computer information technology center in Buffalo, NY. The new deal is part of an agreement between IBM and New York State, which includes bringing jobs to the Hudson Valley.
Dell Releases New SonicWall for Mobile Access
Multinational computer company Dell Inc. has released an updated version of its SonicWall secure mobile access platform. The new SonicWall was made in response to the problems that organizations are facing in the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend.
Tim Hortons Locations Expand: 800 New Stores in Canada and U.S.
Tim Hortons Cake and Bake Shop announced on Tuesday it has a new plan to improve returns. The plan includes adding at least 800 restaurants in Canada and the U.S. by 2018.
USDA Reports Environmental Risks from GMO Crops
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released on Feb. 20 a new report about the potential risks posed to the environment by genetically engineering crops. Genetically modified organism seeds have been used by farms in the U.S. for 15 years.
Google Glass Attack in San Francisco Raises Issue of Privacy
Sarah Slocum, a social media consultant, was attacked this past weekend at the Haight Street bar Molotov’s in San Francisco, CA, having the Google Glass she was wearing ripped off her face.
'Frightening' New Painkiller Pill Zohydro Approved
Zohydro, a new painkiller approved by the Food and Drug Administration, is scheduled to be available at pharmacies next month, but is meeting plenty of opposition by people who say the pill has “frightening” effects”.
South Park: The Stick of Truth Video Game to be Censored in Europe
Ubisoft Entertainment S.A. announced it has censored the European version of the 18-rated comedy role-playing game South Park: The Stick of Truth. Censorships will apply to the PC, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 versions of the game.
Ford Leaves Microsoft's in-Car Tech for Blackberry
Ford Motor Company announced it will be leaving Microsoft in favor of Blackberry’s technology and what it can do for Ford's in-car system. Ford is currently developing its cars’ Sync infotainment systems, which allows drivers to control their smartphones and other devices by voice in the car.
McDonald’s Breakfast Menu Hours Change to Later in the Day
McDonald’s has announced it is looking into extending its breakfast hours later in the day. McDonald’s breakfast hours currently run until 10:30 a.m., and feature fan favorites such as the Sausage Biscuit and the Egg McMuffin.
Mobile World Congress 2014: Nokia Expands to Android Phones
Nokia introduced three new Android smartphones at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The smartphones use Google’s Android operating system despite Microsoft announcing plans to buy Nokia’s mobile division at the end of 2013.
Apple iPhone and iPad at Risk of Major Security Glitch
Apple recently updated their iOS 6 iOS 7 mobile operating system to fix a security issue that was revealed on Friday, Feb. 21. The security glitch gives the opportunity to a hacker to take and change data during transactions that were supposed to be secure.
Disney Launches New Digital Movie Service with iTunes: Movies Anywhere
Walt Disney Studios unveiled on Tuesday a new online movie service, started with the help of Apple Inc.'s iTunes, called Disney Movies Anywhere. The service is designed to help customers more easily watch movies in digital form.
Adidas’ Brazil World Cup T-Shirts are Too 'Sexy' for Brazilian Government
Adidas announced it will stop selling its World Cup T-shirts to promote Brazil after receiving complaints from the local government about the T-shirts’ sex appeal. Embratur, Brazil’s tourism board, state it is heavily against any product that links the image of the nation to sex appeal.
New York Comic-Con Producer Announces New Event for Comics' Fans
ReedPOP, the pop culture company that holds New York Comic-Con, announced it will be expanding its events with the addition of a new event for comic books called Special Edition: NYC. Special Edition: NYC will be held in Manhattan on June 14 and June 15.
Michelle Obama Proposes New Limits on Marketing Junk Food in Schools
First Lady Michelle Obama announced on Tuesday a new proposal from the government that would ban advertising of unhealthy snacks in schools. The White House’s new rules prevent advertisements of junk food on school campuses during the school day.
Lorillard Bans Animal Testing for Cigarettes After Push from PETA
Lorillard Tobacco Company announced on Monday it has banned animal testing after conversations with animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. The discussions focused on industrial studies in which animals were forced to eat tobacco, inhale cigarette smoke and have cigarette tar painted on their skin.
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