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FIFA World Cup 2014 Kickoff: Paralyzed Brazilian Teen to Kickoff Opening with Mind Controlled Bionic Exoskeleton [UPDATE]

When the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil begins in São Paulo on Thursday, the kickoff of the Opening Ceremony will be something you've literally never seen before: A brain-controlled robotic bionic exoskeleton suit will enable a paraplegic Brazilian teen to get up from his wheelchair and make the ceremonial first kick of the tournament.

FDA Asking to Regulate E-Cigarettes

Tobacco products including electronic cigarettes, as well as traditional cigars, may soon be regulated under new powers requested by the United States Food and Drug Administration.

Tweetdeck App Twitter Virus: Bug Causes Thousands to Retweet Spam, Some Accounts Hacked

Pop-ups and gibberish tweets sent out due to virus. Tweetdeck, a popular third-party application that offers Twitter users more powerful features, was forced to shut down its service Wednesday morning due to spam tweets.

How We Watch the World Cup 2014: Univision vs ESPN vs AT&T's Digital Plans

The FIFA World Cup 2014 isn't the first time a large sporting event has taken place in the digital age. But nevertheless, for a number of reasons, it will be one of the most high-tech live events ever, especially the way we watch it.

Assassin's Creed 5 Gameplay and Rumors: Ubisoft Upsets Fans Claiming It's 'Double the Work' to Put Female Characters in Latest 'Unity' Sequel

Fans are not happy with Ubisoft's explanation for excluding female characters. Female characters are not available in the next Assassin's Creed game because it's just too hard.

Costa Rica President Luis Guillermo Solis Talks Foreign Investments, Tech Expansion in Latin America

Recently elected Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solis in on a five-day trip in the United States, and he's looking to improve foreign direct investments and trade from big-name companies to his country. He also addressed concerns about taking employment opportunities away from Americans.

Pokemon Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire Trailer Released: New Mega Evolutions, Updated Legends, Steven Stone's Return Confirmed

"Pokémon Omega Ruby" and "Pokémon Alpha Sapphire" are the latest remakes of the Pokémon franchise, and it's release date has been confirmed for later this year.

iMac 2014 Release Date, Price & Rumors: Faster, Cheaper Models Coming Next Week?

Report shows a reduction in price for iMacs and better specs too. If you're looking for a new desktop computer and you like Apple, now is the time to wait.

The Legend of Zelda for Wii U: Nintendo E3 2014 Also Brings Back Yoshi, Star Fox [Trailer]

Nintendo's open-world game was well-received In a promising presentation in the recently concluded E3 2014, Nintendo banked on its classic games and iconic characters.

iPhone 6 Releease Date, Rumors, Features, & Specs: Leaked Photos Emerge; When Will Apple Unveil the Newest Smartphone?

More photos and speculations arise for the newest iPhone The iPhone 6 could be called the iPhone Air. That's because it is expected to be the thinnest iPhone ever.

FIFA 2014 World Cup: Are Brazil's Telecoms Systems Ready for Social Media Overload?

Brazil has been preparing for the FIFA 2014 World Cup, after hosting the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2013, and while continuing to prepare for the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games. That's a lot to handle - is Brazil ready for kickoff this week?

Apple Inc. Lightning Headphones: Traditional 3.5mm Headphone Jack Gone, Apple to Experiment With New Audio Options

Changes might be coming to Apple's Lightning connector, and it may affect the device owner's audio experience. New specifications for manufacturers were "quietly" introduced for Apple's Made-For-iPhone/iPad/iPod (MFi) program.

Titanfall 2 for PS4 Release Date News & Rumors: EA, Respawn Will Make an Xbox One and PC Sequel

The first installment had very strong sales Titanfall 2, the sequel to the massively popular Titanfall multiplayer shooter game, is coming to Xbox One and PS4! This news was confirmed to the Wall Street Journal by a source who knows about the development of the game.

GTA 5 for PS4, Xbox One and PC Update, Pre-Order & Requirements: Rockstar Games Announces New Grand Theft Auto V Games at E3 2014 With Vague Release Date

After months of fan demand, complaints and outrage, confusing international listings and endless gossip, Rockstar Games has finally announced the release of Grand Theft Auto V for PC, Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One.

Hacking Is Growing Industry Worth Billions: New Study Reveals Scope of Cybercrime

All adults should be paying attention. United States intelligence officials said in a report on Monday that cybercrime is growing as an industry while it continues to hurt the country's economy.

Twitter and Facebook Replacing OKCupid, eHarmony: 21 Percent of Couples Connect via Social Media

The percentage of couples who meet online is increasing. Meeting partners online has become more common over the past few years, especially with the dawn of social networking.

GoDaddy IPO and Stock Market Value: Web Hosting Company Files $100 Million IPO, Tries Luck Second Time Around

Three private equity firms own major stakes in the company Web hosting and registration service company GoDaddy, Inc. has filed its plans to raise $100 million in an initial public offering with the U.

First Commercial Drone Gets FAA Approval

In compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, AeroVironment Inc., a drone maker based in Monrovia, Calif., launched the first commercial drone aircraft over land on Sunday.

Tap That App Tuesday: The Best Apps to Watch and Follow the FIFA 2014 World Cup

As most of the entire world knows, the FIFA World Cup 2014 starts at the end of this week. This time, the world's most followed sporting event is happening at the height of the digital age, and there are literally hundreds of apps available to follow the action. Here's a rundown of the best FIFA World Cup 2014 apps.

FIFA World Cup on Google Search: US, Latin American Soccer Interest Growing Due to Latino Influences

Four years later and the interest for the latest FIFA World Cup soccer tournament increased. According to Google, professional soccer is "more popular than ever" in the United States (U.S.) due to the growing Hispanic population.
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