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Google’s New Wifi App to Log Customers into Starbucks and Other Hotspots
Google announced it is developing a new app that would automatically log users into Google WiFi hotspots. Because Google’s WiFi network is being used more often at Starbucks, the app will be used first at the coffee chain.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Release (UPDATE): Could Smartphone Handle Water Accidents?
Samsung's Galaxy s5 smartphone could handle water. Samsung's Galaxy s5 smartphone will be able to handle water when its released in April the Guardian Liberty Voice reported Wednesday.
GM Deadly Recall Delay May Result in Lawsuit Over Failed Ignition Switches
Court statements have revealed General Motors had prior knowledge of ignition problems that the company’s vehicles have been experiencing since 2004. GM has issued a recall of about 780,000 Chevrolet Cobalts and Pontiac G5s after engine shutdowns and six crash deaths occurred due to malfunctioning ignition switches.
Sony's PlayStation 4 Hits Market in Japan, Release Follows United States, Europe Launches
Sony's PlayStation 4 game console is now in stores in Japan following its midnight release. Sony's PlayStation 4 game console is now in stores in Japan following its midnight release Channel News Asia reported Friday.
Kopin Corporation Reveals New Smart Eyewear 'Pupil'
Kopin Corporation, Inc. has unveiled a new wearable computer system called the Pupil as their latest set of eyewear. The current module of the Pupil is a prototype small enough to be used in any pair of regular eyeglasses.
Google Makes Expansion For Fiber Internet Service to New Cities
Google announced on Wednesday it has plans to expand its Fiber Internet service. Google is looking at 34 cities in the U.S. as possible sites for the update.
Facebook Purchases WhatsApp for $19 Billion
Facebook, Inc. has bought WhatsApp for $19 billion, making it the biggest purchase in Facebook’s history. WhatsApp is a successful messaging service that allows people to use their smartphones to send texts, videos, and photos.
Olean, N.Y. McDonald's Manager Loses Job After Paying Firefighters' Meals, Frustrated Comment (VIDEO)
A McDonald's manager is out of a job after funding the meals of many firefighter customers. A McDonald's manager is out of a job after funding the meals of many firefighter customers, and venting words.
Apple iTunes Festival Launched At SXSW with Coldplay and Imagine Dragons
Apple, Inc. announced on Wednesday first iTunes Festival in the U.S. will be held at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, TX from March 11 to March 15. The festival will feature artists such as Imagine Dragons, Coldplay, Pitbull, and many other known names.
eBay Acquires 3D Virtual Clothing Company PhiSix (VIDEO)
eBay announced it has acquired PhiSix, a company which creates 3D models for clothing through simulations and visualizations. The graphics in the models is capable of simulating the behavior of the clothes.