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Zuta Labs Starts Kickstarter Campaign for Portable, Robotic Printer
Zuta Labs started a Kickstarter campaign on April 11 for its wireless and robotic walking printer. The Israel-based company earned over 50 percent of their goal in one day.
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Hack: Test Hackers Able to Gain Access to Phone Through Fingerprint Sensor
Samsung's Galaxy S5 fingerprint sensor reportedly has a flaw. Researchers from Security Research Labs in Germany ability to gain entry to a PayPal account connected to the Samsung Galaxy S5 reportedly shows defects in the phone's fingerprint sensor and in utilizing fingerprints, iris scans, and additional methods to affirm someone's information Ars Technica reported Tuesday.
Google Acquires Drone Maker Titan Aerospace, Beating Out Facebook
On Monday, Google bought drone maker Titan Aerospace to provide connectivity to remote parts of the world.
After Glass, Google Sets Sight on Smart Contact Lenses with Built-in Camera
Glass isn't the only thing that Google has plans for. Now, the company has set its sight on smart contact lenses.
Amazon Gives Employees Up to $5,000 Opportunity to Quit
Amazon is offering employees $5,000 to leave their position at the company. Amazon's up to $5,000 offer for disgruntled employees to leave their posts at the company is the online retailer's way to make its workplace a more enjoyable and happier place to work in.
Blackberry to Invest in NantHealth, Could Change Health Industry
Blackberry is teaming up with NantHealth. Blackberry's infusion of money towards healthcare company NantHealth is expected to begin a joint partnership to further advance the United States Department of Health and Human Services along with additional medical assistance programs Blackberry said in a press release Tuesday.
Israeli Company Creates ‘Anti-Radiation Belt’ for Nuclear Catastrophes
The Israeli firm Stemrad has created a body belt that protects people from the most harmful effects of gamma radiation. The belt is called the Stemrad 360 Gamma and is designed for emergency services in nuclear accidents.
Amazon Unveils 3D Smartphone for Release Later This Year
Amazon.com is getting ready to release its own smartphone in the second half of the year. The electronic commerce company looks to announce the phone by July and start shipping the devices by the end of September.
Coldwater Creek Bankruptcy (UPDATE): Judge Approves $42 Mil of $75 Million
Coldwater Creek was approved to use $42 million of $75 million for going out of business. Coldwater Creek's approval for $42 million out of $75 million in financing allows the company to end its business and close down its stores.
Google Glass Wearing Journalist Assaulted in San Francisco During Protest
A journalist in San Francisco wearing Google Glass was assaulted after covering a protest march against a Google employee.