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Astrophysicists Question Gravity Wave Discovery: Scientist Questions BICEP2 Finding

On March 17, astrophysicists announced they had discovered evidence of gravity waves left over from the time of the supposed big bang, which was believed in the scientific community to be confirmation of the big bang theory's cosmic inflation.

Social Media Saturday: Pinterest, a Serious Competitor; Foursquare Releases Swarm; Yahoo Buys Its Own Snapchat Clone

This week in social media, Pinterest emerged as a serious competitor in the social media industry. Meanwhile, Foursquare rolled out its new Swarm app, Yahoo bought a Snapchat clone called Blink, Snapchat itself was named one of the worst companies for data privacy, Twitter almost got banned in Russia, and Facebook tested a new location-based notification system that's a bit like Foursquare, with a little Google Now thrown in. It's time for Social Media Saturday!

Battlefield 4 Shows Off New DLC Features: EA Releases Trailer For Dragon's Teeth and Final Stand

Electronic Arts has released a trailer that gives "Battlefield" players a glimpse at two upcoming DLC packs: "Dragon's Teeth" and "Final Stand."

Samsung Gear vs. LG G vs. Moto 360: Android Smart Watch Specs & Price Comparison

These are emerging market leaders As tech companies continue to invent and create revolutionary devices, people will also keep on looking for more. In the wake of Google's Android Wear operating system for wearable smart devices, a number of devices have been announced.

Apple vs. Google Patent Disputes Dropped: iOS, Android Companies Reach Lawsuit Truce

Apple Inc. and Google have reportedly issued a truce on their global patent infringement claims against each other.

PS4 Games 2014 Review : Baseball Game MLB 14: The Show is the Fastest Selling Game in the Franchise

MLB 14: The Show is a home run with retailers, baseball fans and critics alike. The PlayStation exclusive has already racked up numerous glowing reviews and has become the fastest selling title in the series.

GM Performance News: US Government Hits General Motors With Record-Breaking Fine for Dangerous Ignition Switches

On Friday, General Motors was slapped with a record-breaking $35 million U.S. fine for its delayed response to an ignition switch defect in millions of vehicles that has been linked to at least 13 deaths.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Fingerprint Sensor Questioned by Sen. Al Franken: 13 Questions for Samsung CEOs

U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) has garnered a reputation of questioning privacy implications for not only his constituents but for Americans across the country. With the release of the Samsung Galaxy S5, Franken wrote a letter to the company's executives regarding the smartphone's fingerprint scanner.

Apple vs. Samsung Patent Lawsuit: US Court of Appeals Denies Revival of Samsung Patent Case With ITC

Following a loss at a San Jose, California, courtroom, Samsung encountered another blow to their patent infringement battle against Apple Inc.

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Galaxy S5 Specs Comparison: Is It Really Worth Upgrading?

The Samsung Galaxy S5 has been released, almost exactly a year after the S4 was released. But, what are the differences between the two phones and is it worth it to upgrade to the S5? Here is a comparison of the two handsets.

Brazilian Teen Sets Fastest Text Messaging Record

Brazilians may be known for their beach bums, but one teen gave the finger to that idea. Brazilians may be known for their beach bums, but one teen gave the finger to that idea.

Microsoft Xbox Live Gold Update: Online Subscription No Longer Required for Twitch, Netflix, and HBO Go; How to Get Your Pro-Rated Refund

More good news for Xbox users An offer for prorated refunds on Xbox Live Gold have been announced not long after major modifications to Xbox Live Gold were announced on Tuesday by Microsoft.

Halo 5 Guardians Release Date on Xbox One in Fall 2015: Bigger, More Powerful, and With a TV Series Companion

Halo fans have something to look for in 2015, and Microsoft is hoping those who haven't bought the new Xbox One will be persuaded by Master Chief to get one. "Halo 5: Guardians" will be coming to the Xbox One in the fall of 2015, and it's not just a video game.

Facebook Friends App: MobilDuster Analyzes Your FB Friends List and Suggests Who to Remove

Free app scours your list to see who you rarely interact with. Are you one of those Facebook users with over 1,000 friends? Do you know them all? Personally, do you know them? Even if you don't know all of your Facebook friends, you likely have them on your friends list for a reason.

iOS vs. Android Market Share in North America: BlackBerry's Decline Gives Microsoft Windows Phone 3rd Place

A study with approximately 300 million Canadian and U.S. Internet impressions found Microsoft's mobile operating system topped BlackBerry in Web traffic.

Google Apps Message Encryption 'GAME': Zix Corporation Solution Provides Secure Communication

The service is available to enterprise clients The launch of Google Apps Message Encryption (GAME), an application for the Google Admin console, was announced by Google on May 15.

Comcast Denies Data Cap Plans, But Is It Inevitable?

Comcast Executive Vice President David Cohen has come out against a statement he made earlier in the week about the future of Comcast broadband and data usage caps. While Cohen emphasized that there are "no plans to announce a new data usage policy," the real truth is that you should expect data caps from more ISPs than just Comcast in the future.

Watch Dogs Game for PS4, PC, Xbox One Release Date May: Anticipated Game Comes to Life With Ubisoft's New Video [Watch]

What would you do if you were in the world of "Watch Dog?" If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live in the world of Watch Dogs, then this video is for you.

FCC Spectrum Auction Impact on Hispanic-Owned Businesses: Congested Airwaves May Hinder Latino Firms

Texas has become a breeding ground for Hispanic-owned businesses and entrepreneurs, but wireless technologies appear to be a problem in targeting audiences and markets.

iPad vs. Xiaomi Mi Pad Price & Specs: Copycat Tablet Runs Android; Is It a Decent Alternative?

Those who have held out on buying an iPad may be intrigued Rumors of Chinese tablets that very closely resemble Apple's iPad have been going around online for quite a while now, but the brand Xiaomi has finally put those rumors to rest.
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