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Technology for the Blind: New Finger Device Reads to Visually Impaired People in Real Time

A new Massachusetts Institute of Technology device will help vision-impaired people to read in real time as they interact with written instructions in their daily lives.

Apple's Swift Language Most Likely Successful, But Is It Really a Step Forward?

Apple unveiled a new programming language at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in early June, Swift, claiming that it would make life easier for programmers. While there is no absolute verdict in just yet, most agree Swift will be successful, even if it isn't the big leap Apple claims it to be.

Jaguar Unveils 'Virtual Widescreen' Technology to Assist Drivers

Augmented reality is an increasingly popular technology allowing realtime updates and making the whole world seem like a part of a video game. the same concept has been translated to driving, allowing jaguar drivers to race in circuits as if in a video game, but also offering practical uses for the technology.

GTA 5 Online Gameplay News: Gamer Says Upcoming Update Will Bring New Strip Clubs to Grand Theft Auto V Game [Video]

According to a rumor started by a gamer, Rockstar Games has some new Grand Theft Auto Online strip clubs up its sleeves.

Google 'Project Zero' Hires Hackers to Fix Bugs & Improve Internet Security: Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in the Wake of Heartbleed Will Be Reported to Third Party Software Vendors

Google is hiring the best hackers In an attempt to weed out third party application security bugs and other threats especially in the wake of Heartbleed, Google is launching "Project Zero" to protect Google users that could be affected by such bugs known as zero-day vulnerabilities, reports infosecurity magazine.

Nintendo Super Smash Bros. 4 for 3DS & Wii U New Characters, Release Date and Price: Captain Falcon Returns, Joined by Fire Emblem Cast Robin and Lucina

Nintendo's platform-seller comes out this year As the release date draws closer, Nintendo has announced an addition of four new Super Smash Bros 4 heroes to their character line up on Monday.

Sprint Asks Banks for More Time in T-Mobile Merger as Spectrum Warchest Is Prepared

A Sprint and T-Mobile merger deal is beginning to look likely as Sprint parent company SoftBank pushes for more financing and the two companies plan a $10 billion warchest for next year's FCC spectrum auction.

Tinder App 2014: Former Executive Files Lawsuit Against Dating App for Sexual Harrassment, Discrimination

A former Tinder executive filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Monday against the dating app and its majority owner InterActiveCorp for sexual harassment and gender discrimination

iPad vs. iPhone 2014: Apple, IBM Partner Up in Business Software Deal; Companies Will Sell Tablets and Phones to Businesses

Previous competitors IBM and Apple have joined forces to break through the Microsoft Windows-dominated business software market by using Apple's continuous lead in the market with tablet and phone sales. The comprehensive deal includes 100 business apps to run on iOS and IBM support for the companies who buy the products.

Electric Cars 2014 on Twitter: Tesla Announces Model 3 Will Debut in 2017

Model III will cost $35,000 Tesla confirmed late Tuesday night that a third-generation Tesla vehicle will debut in 2017 and it will cost $35,000. The Tesla Model III will be half the price of the popular Model S.

Google Nexus 8 Spotted, Fall Release Date Alongside Nexus 6 and Android L?

Google's Nexus lineup of smartphones and tablets have been incredibly successful, and although no new Nexus devices were announced at the recent I/O conference as usual, rumor has it that Google is preparing a Nexus 8 tablet.

Apple iWatch Release Date, Rumors, Features & Price: 3 Different Models on the Way?

Reports have Apple releasing three different models of the smartwatch. Apple remains silent on the release of the upcoming iWatch smartwatch, but rumors still are swirling about the device.

Macbook Pro Retina vs. MacBook Air 2014 Specs, Features, Price and Comparison: Fanless Design, Intel Broadwell Chipsets On the Way?

Changes big and small are coming to Apple laptops this year or next. Changes big and small are coming to Apple laptops this year or next. The MacBook Air seems to be getting the much-anticipated Retina display later this year.

iPad News 2014: Nickel in Apple Tablet Caused Boy's Skin Allergy, Study Says

Unclear if nickel has been used by Apple in later versions of the iPad A boy suffering a skin allergy was told that the reaction likely was caused by nickel in his first generation iPad, which was found in a study published Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics, according to Reuters.

Tap That App: Amazon (Prime) Music for Android

Amazon's Prime Music service and its accompanying apps were released recently, after a long buildup of rumors that the company was interested in launching a Spotify-like streaming service for Amazon Prime members. Those rumors were right about the music service but wrong that it would be like Spotify. This week, we look at Amazon Music — specifically the Android app — a mobile and web music service that can truly be described as "very Amazon-y."

Nokia Lumia Android Phone Possibly in the Works from Microsoft

It's no secret that Microsoft's Windows and Windows Phone platforms have far fewer apps than competitors such as Android or iOS, but how does Microsoft plan on catching up? Well, if one leakster is right, then the old saying "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" is about to ring true.

Verizon Transparency Report Shows 150,000 Government Requests During First Half of 2014

The U.S. government requested information on Verizon Wireless customers nearly 150,000 times during the first half of 2014, according to a Verizon transparency report.

iPhone 6 Release Date Could be Delayed, and What About Sapphire Displays?

Bad news for those waiting for a large-screen iPhone: the rumored upcoming 5.5-inch iPhone 6 might not release this year.

HTC One M7 Android L Update: Developer Preview Port Lands

Owners of the HTC One M7 from 2013 can now join the elite club of devices that can run an early version of Google's latest version of its mobile operating system, Android L.

Jailbreak iOS 7.1 Untethered Cydia Tweaks, News, Download & Update: New Jailbreak Store in the Works?

Latest news and trends on jailbreaking your iOS devices. In the last seven years, Apple has sold 800 million iOS devices. That's a huge number, though only about one in 10 of those devices are jailbroken.
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