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Blackberry Replaces Three Top Executives in Latest Re-organization Effort
Blackberry is replacing three top executives to re-align. In continued efforts to re-organize after a deal to revive itself with Fairfax Holdings did not work out, Blackberry is making changes at three chief executive positions the company said in a press release Monday.
Wal-Mart CEO: Retailer Announces Leader Change Amid Growth Struggles; Potential Bribery Case
Wal-Mart international business leader Doug McMillon will replace current chief executive officer Mike Duke Feb. 1.
Microsoft Xbox One: Company Replaces Defective Game Console Due to Disc Drive Issue
Microsoft is giving users with Xbox One disc drive issues a replacement machine. The minimal number of Microsoft Xbox One customers with disc drive issues will get a replacement game console from the company BBC News reported Monday.
Cave Creek Ariz. McDonald's Site Plan Calls For Horse Hitching Post
A Cave Creek Ariz. McDonald's will have a hitching post for horses. Customers to a soon-to-be built Cave Creek, Ariz. McDonald's will be able to halt their horses at the franchise restaurant chain location's new hitching post The Arizona Republic reported Friday.
Google Glass Release Date: Device Could Come to Optometry Offices
Google wants to use its Google Glass device in optometry offices. Prescription glasses, and different designs could come to Google's connected eyewear device, Google Glass, and eye care professional offices The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Boeing Warns 747-8 Dreamliner Airlines Of Ice Crystal Accumulation On Engine's From Thunderstorms
Ice crystals can form on Boeing's 747-8 dreamliner jets. Boeing is cautioning 15 airlines to not fly near intense thunderstorms because the plane's engine can ice Reuters reported Saturday.
PlayStation 4 Release: Users Wary of 'Blue Light of Death' Following Game Console's In-Store Arrival
PlayStation 4 users have experienced a blue light of death when attempting to operate the game console.
Samsung Galaxy Mega Release Date: 6.3 Inch Device Due Out in MetroPCS Stores Monday
Samsung's Galaxy Mega comes to MetroPCS stores Monday. Samsung's 6. 3 inch Galaxy Mega is expected on MetroPCS Monday a PR Newswire press release reported Friday.
Motorola 3-D Printing: Customized Smartphones An Idea For Now
Motorola is looking into 3-D printing. Motorola is looking into implementing 3-D printing for smartphones made with pieces used on customized smartphones PC World reported Friday.
Mobile Premium Messaging: AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile Forgo Charges
AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile customers will not charge customers for service messages AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile will no longer charge its customers for text messages from information services The Los Angeles Times reported Friday.
Hawaii Airlines Joins FAA's Portable Electronic Devices Party
Hawaii Airlines now allows portable electronic devices throughout all facets of its flights. Hawaii Airlines has joined the list of commercial aviation companies where passengers can use portable electronic devices during all facets of the flight Hawaii News Now reported Thursday.
Kia Recall: 80,000 Sedona Minivans Pulled Back For Steering Issue
Kia is recalling 80,000 vehicles because of a steering issue. Kia Motors is pulling back 80,000 Sedona minivans because of a steering issue The New York Times reported Friday.
Australian McDonald's Music Selection Change Lures Away Unwanted Teenage Crowds
A McDonald's in Australia has changed its music selection to lure away teenage crowds. A McDonald's in Mount Annan, Sydney Austrailia has been forcing teenagers off of its premises with classical music late at night after The Telegraph reported Friday.
Microsoft Xbox One Release Date: Newest Game Console Hits Stores
Microsoft's Xbox One game console has been released. The long-awaited Microsoft Xbox One game console hit stores at midnight Friday, USA Today reported.
Angelcare Recall: 600,000 Baby Monitors Pulled Back Following Two Deaths
Angelcare is recalling 600,000 baby monitors for strangulation risks following two deaths. Angelcare Monitors is pulling back 600,000 baby monitors following recent incidents Reuters reported Thursday.
Southwest Airlines Implements $8 Wi-Fi Service On All Flights
Southwest Airlines passengers can access Wi-Fi internet throughout their trip for $8. Southwest Airlines customers can now use portable electronic devices from their departure gate to their arrival the airline reported in a press release Wednesday.
Town Giant Mushroom: Pennsylvania Town Plans 700-Foot Mushroom For New Year's Celebration
Kennett Sation, Pa is ringing in the new year with a gigantic mushroom. Looking ahead to New Year's Eve, Kennett Sation, Pa. residents will be in the company of a gigantic mushroom on the holiday the Associated Press reported Thursday.
Plane Lands At Wrong Airport: Boeing 747-400 Dreamlifter Takes Off (UPDATE)
A Boeing 747-400 Dreamlifter attempted to ascend Thursday. The Boeing 747-400 Dreamlifter aircraft took off from the Kansas airport it mistakenly flew into Wednesday USA Today reported.
Plane Lands At Wrong Airport: Boeing 747-400 Dreamlifter Unexpectedly Visits Airport Without Control Tower
A Boeing Atlas 747-400 airplane flew into the wrong Kansas airport. A Boeing dreamlifter aircraft landed at a different Kansas airport than it was supposed to Wednesday Bloomberg reported.
Winamp Shutting Down: Music Software Program Ceases Dec. 20
Winamp is stopping its synchronization ability Dec. 20. The once popular Winamp media player will cease Dec. 20 after 15 years of providing the music software, its service, and website to users CNN Money reported Wednesday.
McDonald's Employee Tips: Suggestions For Low Wages Irritates 'Low Pay Is Not Ok' Advocate Group (VIDEO)
The Low Pay Is Not Ok advocate group is not happy with McDonald's suggestions to cope with low wages.
McDonald's Holds Off On McRib's National Launch; Leaves Choice Up to Individual Franchises
McDonald's is not launching its McRib nationally, but rather leaving the decision up to each individual store.
Pastor Discovers Bible in Fiction Section of Southern California Costco (VIDEO)
A pastor in Southern California found a bible in the fiction section of a Costco. A bible found in the fiction section of a Southern California Costco has created an uproar The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.
Boston Market Menu: Catering and Other Meal Options Available for Thanksgiving; Restaurants Open For Dine-In or Carry-Out
Boston Market has catering and other meal options for Thanksgiving. Boston Market will provide catering and other meal options at all of its 460 locations for Thanksgiving the franchise restaurant chain said in a press release on its website Monday.
USPlabs Dietary Product Recall: FDA Pulls Back Additional Raspberry Lemonade OxyElite Pro Thermo Powder (LIST)
OxyElite Pro Thermo Powder has been included in the United States Food and Drug Administration's recall.
Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy's Equality Award Sparks Controversy About Anti-Gay Comments
Chick-fil-A chief executive officer's reception of the Atlanta Urban League's Equality Award has raised questions.
Smartphone Kill Switch: Carriers Turn Down Samsung's Idea
Mobile phone companies do not want Absolute LoJack anti-theft software on their devices. Samsung Electronics idea for a kill-switch on smartphones to turn off stolen devices has been opposed by major United States mobile phone companies the Associated Press reported Wednesday.
J.C. Penney's Latest Numbers Leave Retailer Optimistic About Future
J.C. Penney is on the rebound after posting optimistic numbers last month. Despite its struggles in the third fiscal quarter Wednesday, J. C. Penney expected to have better numbers during the fourth fiscal quarter CNN Money reported Wednesday.
Wisconsin Man Sentenced At least 29 Months For Expectorating into McDonald's Snack Wrap
A Wisconsin man was sentenced for putting his saliva into a McDonald's snack a police officer had ordered.
McDonald's New Pork McBites Arrive in China
McDonalds' in China have pork mcbites. McDonald's pork McBites have hit China the Consumerist reported Tuesday. "If you were drunk, and could stop yourself from thinking about how the pork product interior was actually made, they'd probably be awesome," Heather Timmons said in a review on Quartz.