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Micro 3D Printer Raises over $2 Million
The Micro 3D Printer has obtained over $2 million on Kickstarter in an effort to raise money to market its prototype. The achievement was made only three days after the beginning of the campaign.
Google Announces Investment in Savioke
Google Inc. has invested in Savioke, a robotics company that is looking to develop a robot capable of working in hospitals and nursing homes.
Pot Vending Machine: Marijuana-Laced Goodies Available in Colorado
Marijuana entrepreneurs introduced Colorado’s first marijuana-selling vending machine as a new way to sell marijuana and related snacks to customers. The machine is called ZaZZZ, which the creators say uses biometrics to accurately determine the customer’s age.
Apple Buys Hydroelectric Project
Apple Inc. has bought a hydroelectric project close to the company’s data center in Prineville, Ore. The data center is responsible for powering thousands of computers that contain music, photos and other digital information with a huge amount of electricity.
Fossil Galaxy May Clue to Early Life of Universe
Astronomers have discovered a small galaxy located on the edge of the Milky Way Galaxy that might be the first galaxy formed in the universe. The galaxy was called Segue 1 in an article in Scientific American reports.
Researchers Find Possible 'Exomoon'
Researchers funded by NASA announced that they have found the first signs of a possible exomoon. An exomoon is a moon that orbits a planet outside Earth’s solar system.
Apple Considers VR Eye Goggles
Apple Inc. has filed a patent, hinting it is considering the development of its own virtual reality eye goggles. The patent was revealed on Thursday by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
BMW Recalls Over 156,000 Vehicles
BMW will recall over 156,000 vehicles that feature 6-cylinder engines in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause engine damage or stalling. The automaker said it would check if the bolts holding a certain component in the vehicles were likely to loosen or brake.
Microsoft Develops Dashboard Platform
Microsoft Corp. announced it is working on a new platform called Windows in the Car, which will feature the company’s apps, smartphones and content on the dashboard of the customer’s car. Windows in the Car was first demonstrated at a session at Microsoft’s Build developers conference.
IKEA Buys Illinois Wind-Energy Project
IKEA announced on Thursday that it will buy a wind-energy project in eastern Illinois as part of the company’s move toward renewable energy.
Scientists Discover Benefits in Caffeine for Fighting Alzheimer’s
French and German Researchers said on Wednesday they found that consuming caffeine has a positive effect when it comes to preventing Alzheimer's disease.
Amazon Buys Comixology
Amazon.com, Inc. announced on Thursday its plans to purchase digital comic book platform Comixology. Amazon has not revealed the cost of the deal.
Toyota Recalls 6.39 Million Vehicles
Toyota Motor Corp. announced a recall of 6.39 million vehicles around the world on Wednesday due to issues involving almost 30 models in the U.S., Japan, Europe and other countries. This is the second-biggest recall the automaker has ever issued.
GMO Food Labeling in Jeopardy: Bill Seeks to Stop Mandatory Labels
A bill was introduced on Wednesday that would invalidate efforts in different states to have mandatory labels for genetically modified foods (GMOs). The legislation is called the “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act”, and was drafted by U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo.
Target Expands Natural and Organic Selection
Target Corp. announced on Tuesday that it will be selling more organic and sustainable products.