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Boeing Black Phone: Mobile Device Automatically Turns Off When Back Cover Removed, Erases Information
Boeing's black phone mobile device automatically shuts off when its back cover is removed, and erases information.
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New York Comic-Con Producer Announces New Event for Comics' Fans
ReedPOP, the pop culture company that holds New York Comic-Con, announced it will be expanding its events with the addition of a new event for comic books called Special Edition: NYC. Special Edition: NYC will be held in Manhattan on June 14 and June 15.
Sony to Close 20 Stores, Layoff 1,000 Before Years End
Sony is re-organizing. Changes to Sony moving forward include position cuts, and an emphasis on high-end technologies According to a press release on its website Wednesday, the company is centering in on an array of digital imaging products, clear sounding audio inventory, and products for business purposes.
Mobile World Congress 2014: Blackberry Q20 Smartphone Resembles Original and New Products
Blackberry introduced a second Q20 smartphone Tuesday during a press conference at The Mobile World Congress.
Samsung Introduces New Galaxy S5 Smartphone at Global World Congress
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.
Google’s Eric Schmidt to Donate $1 Million in Tech Grants to Fight Oppression
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 to Invest $10 Billion in Clean Energy by 2020
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 to Assemble New Motorcycles 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.
Mobile World Congress 2014: Blackberry Eyes Comeback With Z3 Smartphone
The Blackberry Z3 comes in April. Blackberry's new Z3 smartphone with a keyboard, unveiled at this week's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona will be the phone makers latest attempt to re-attract customers and increase sales numbers in April after it lost popularity, and has been striving for a comeback ever since Reuters reported.
Mobile World Congress 2014: New Smartphones, Tablets and Smartwatches Debut (VIDEO)
What smartphones and tablets should you watch out for in 2014? We've compiled a few of the new announcements that have been coming out of the Mobile World Congress.




