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Apple Looks into Virtual Reality Eye Goggles
Apple Inc. has filed a patent, hinting it is considering the development of its own virtual reality eye goggles. The patent was revealed on Thursday by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Microsoft Develops Platform for the Dashboard: Windows in the Car
Microsoft Corp. announced it is working on a new platform called Windows in the Car, which will feature the company’s apps, smartphones and content on the dashboard of the customer’s car. Windows in the Car was first demonstrated at a session at Microsoft’s Build developers conference.
IKEA Goes Green: Company to Buy Illinois Wind-Energy Project
IKEA announced on Thursday that it will buy a wind-energy project in eastern Illinois as part of the company’s move toward renewable energy.
Hurry! Google Glass on Sale for Limited Time On April 15
Google announced it was putting up a limited number of Google Glass devices for sale at $ 1,500 for a day on Tuesday.
Amazon Buys Digital Comic Book Retailer, Comixology
Amazon.com, Inc. announced on Thursday its plans to purchase digital comic book platform Comixology. Amazon has not revealed the cost of the deal.
Toyota Issues Largest Recall: More Than 6 Million Vehicles Affected
Toyota Motor Corp. announced a recall of 6.39 million vehicles around the world on Wednesday due to issues involving almost 30 models in the U.S., Japan, Europe and other countries. This is the second-biggest recall the automaker has ever issued.
GMO Food Labeling in Jeopardy: Bill Seeks to Stop Mandatory Labels
A bill was introduced on Wednesday that would invalidate efforts in different states to have mandatory labels for genetically modified foods (GMOs). The legislation is called the “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act”, and was drafted by U.S. Rep. Mike Pompeo.
BMW Recall (UPDATE): Car Company Pulls Back 498,000 Total Vehicles For Brake Defects
BMW is recalling 489,000 total vehicles for a brake defect. BMW is recalling 489,000 vehicles across the globe, 156,000 of which are in the United States with 232,098 in China because screws can come undone from the vehicles engine Bloomberg Businessweek reported Friday.
Sony Warns of Battery Overheating in VAIO FIT 11 A Laptops: Possible Burn Risk
Following battery overheating concerns, Sony issued warnings to its users to not use their devices. Sony on Friday warned users of select models about battery overheating that could lead to chassis burns.
Wal-Mart Wild Oats: New Products to Arrive in Stores
Wild Oats is coming to Wal-Mart. Wild Oat salsa, pasta sauce, quinoa or goosefoot, and chicken broths will begin showing up in Wal-Mart stores in April following an announcement Thursday a press release reported.
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