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Sony Engineers Shut Down PlayStation Network For Routine Maintenance
The PlayStation Network site was for routine maintenance Monday. Sony engineers are working out kinks in its PlayStation network until 2 p. m. Monday as the company maintains its timetable to for servicing its online component and digital distribution according Venture Beat.
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FDA Warns of Cognitive Effects of New Cholesterol Drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been looking into harmful effects that new cholesterol drugs have on cognitive function. Sanofi SA, one of the large drug firms developing the drugs, said in its annual report on Friday that the FDA asked them to evaluate the neurocognitive negative impacts of its drugs, one of which is called PCSK9 inhibitors.
Facebook Changes News Feed Design for Greater Efficiency
Facebook revealed its new design for its News Feed to match the design of mobile devices. Facebook’s goal is to make it easier for people to use the social networking website.
Spritz Redicle Reading App Can Tackle Skill in 90 Minutes
People can read in 90 minutes with Spritz's reading app, redicle. Slow readers can become faster ones with Spritz's new reading app that speeds up the skill in 90 minutes The New York Daily News reported Friday.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner 'Hairline Cracks' on Wings Prompt Investigation
The wings on 43 Boeing 787 dreamliner airplanes have slight cracks. The wings on Boeing 787 dreamliner aircrafts are under tight surveillance after hairline cracks were found on 43 aircrafts, yet to be sent out to commercial customers.
Bill Would Stop Orca Killer Whale Shows at California's SeaWorld
A bill would end orca shows at SeaWorld. Orca shows at California's SeaWorld could stop if legislation is passed UT San Diego reported Friday. Concern arose after a documentary about the killer whales was shown on CNN, and therefore prompted Richard Bloom (D) a California State Assembyman to create a proposal.
Apple Denies Request from Grieving Son to Unlock Late Mother’s iPad
Apple Inc. has been accused by a grieving son of an “utter lack of understanding and discretion” after the company refused to unlock the iPad of his late mother. Anthea Grant passed away from breast cancer earlier this year at the age of 59, and her son, Josh, 26, from London, became the co-executor of Anthea’s will and estate with his brother, Patrick.
Facebook Changes Policy on Gun Posts and Ads
Facebook announced on Wednesday it will make changes to gun advertisements after advocacy groups and law enforcement addressed their concern for firearm advertising on the website. Facebook said it will regulate sales of guns on its site and on its photo-sharing app Instagram.
Study Discovers E-Cigarettes May Not Discourage Teens to Quit Smoking
A new study released on Thursday has found that middle school and high school students who use electronic cigarettes are more likely to start smoking real cigarettes and less likely to quit than those who did not use the devices.
Xcel Energy Brings Solar Power to Pueblo, Colorado
Xcel Energy Inc. announced on Tuesday it will work with Community Energy Solar to build a $200 million solar power farm in Pueblo County, Colo. The solar power plant is expected to take about 15 months to build, and construction is set to start by late this year or early next year.
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