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Supreme Court Rejects Appeals for Guns
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 Unveils New Smartphone
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.
Eric Schmidt Donates for Technology
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 Investment in Clean Energy
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 Assembles 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 Gloves Auctioned Off
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's 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 Limited in UK
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's Virtual Reality Headset
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
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 Teams Up with Bhutan
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 Incluides Wi-Fi
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 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
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.
Changes to Michigan Fishing and Hunting Liscenses
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.