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Smartphone App Lets Blind People ‘See’ with Sound
The vOICe system, a technology that lets blind people see their surroundings using sound, is now available in a smartphone app.
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United Airlines Begins Free In-Flight Movies, TV Shows in April
United Airlines begins free in-flight entertainment in April. Free in-flight entertainment on United Airlines flights will give United Airlines passengers with Apple mobile devices movies and shows to watch.
FDA Approves High-Tech Headband to Prevent Migraines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday that it has approved the sale of an electronic headband that can treat migraine headaches. The device is called Cefaly, and is made by Cefaly Technology in Belgium.
NASA Creates James Webb Space Telescope to Find Life on Alien Planets
NASA scientists and engineers are currently putting together and testing their new James Webb Space Telescope in their search for life on other planets. Webb is set to be debut in October 2018.
Warner Bros. Investing $18 Million in Machinima
Warner Bros. is investing $18 million in Machinima Inc., a YouTube network that lets users watch, share and create video-game content. Machinima announced the deal on Monday, and previous investors Google, Redpoint Ventures and MK Capital will be participating.
Disney May Buy Online Network Firm Maker Studios for $500 Million
Walt Disney Co. is considering acquiring YouTube multichannel network Maker Studios for about $500 million.
Facebook HQ Under Temporary Lockdown After False Security Threat and Possible Bomb Scare
Menlo Park Police searched Facebook headquarters on Tuesday after receiving an alert only to later discover it was false.
SXSW: Shoes, Water, Eyewear, and Coffee? Los Angeles Company to Sell International Kinds of the Novelty
Toms shoes is adding coffee from different countries to help its community service efforts. Shoes will soon come with coffee at Tom's Shoes The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.
iPhone Return Period Shortened from 30 to 14 Days: Apple Devices to Keep
Apple announced on Wednesday that iPhone purchasers wanting to return their devices should do it in 14 days as against the earlier return period of 30 days.
Snowden Reveals NSA Used Automated Malware Implants for Snooping
Documents leaked by Snowden show that NSA has in place an automated systems that would launch malware to infect computers in large groups rather than being selective.
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