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Chrysler Decides to Keep Car Plants without Government Aid
Chrysler Group LLC announced on Tuesday it will continue the development of two assembly plants in Ontario after withdrawing its request for government aid. Chrysler currently builds minivans at its plant in Windsor, and big vehicles in its Brampton plant.
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Google Glass Bar Attack (UPDATE): San Francisco Nighttime Establishment Requests Devices Removal
A San Francisco bar is not allowing customers to wear connected eye wear. A San Francisco bar has official barred anyone from wearing Google's connected eyewear Glass device.
Twitch Set to Expand Mobile Software Development Kit
Twitch's mobile software program is expanding. Twitch's Mobile software development kit allows users to compete against each other when playing, selecting, and storing video games Game Spot reported Wednesday.
Adobe Revel Photo App Arrives on Android with Enhanced Image Editing
Adobe has now made its Revel photo-app available to Android. The app, which allows users to edit photos with ease, brings some of Adobe's signature options to smartphones.
New York Officials Support Smartphone 'Kill Switch' to Stop Violent Crime
A New York congressman proposed legislation on Monday which would require a “kill switch” in smartphones. The proposal was introduced as way to bring down smartphone theft.
New Samsung Chromebook 2 Release Date Revealed: Features and Specs
Samsung has announced the launch of their new product, the Chromebook 2, which will be released in April. The Chromebook 2 will feature a new faux-leathered covering, as opposed to silver plastic used on the previous model, the Samsung Chromebook Series 3.
Verizon's LG G Pad 8.3 LTE Release Date: $99.99 Device Hits Market Thursday
Verizon's LG G Pad 8.3 LTE device comes out Thursday. Verizon's LG G Pad 8. 3 LTE device is expected Thursday. The mobile company unveiled the news Tuesday following previous rumors according to a press release.
PS4 Sells Over 320,000 Consoles in Japan in Two Days
Sony’s PlayStation 4 has sold 322,083 consoles in two days in Japan after being released on Feb. 22. The console surpassed its predecessor, the PlayStation 3, which sold 88,443 consoles in the same amount of time in 2006.
Nintendo Targets Health and Improving Quality of Life with New Platform
Nintendo has announced it is focusing on improving the health of its customers with a new QOL (quality of life) platform. Nintendo president Satoru Iwata sent a letter to shareholders and investors, which is also posted on the Nintendo website, describing his plan for the platform.
Fugitive Snowden to Speak at SXSW about Surveillance Deflection Measures from Russia
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden will discuss surveillance at this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival via teleconference from Russia.