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YouTube Outage: What We Know After Service Disruption Hits Over 800,000 Users
The YouTube outage on October 15 served as a wake-up call to many users who have turned to these digital platforms for leisure, work, and acquiring information. The blackout made...
Ford drops its Microsoft-powered infotainment system for BlackBerry
Ford announced the next generation of its voice-control "infotainment" car system on Thursday. It seems that Ford is trying to get back in everyone's good graces by tossing the name...
Next Glass makes it easy to shop for beer and wine
Have you ever walked into a beer or wine store only to be overwhelmed by the vast selection, including many options you'd never even heard of? We've all been there,...
Netflix now accounts for more than 30% of peak internet traffic
Netflix now accounts for more than a third of all downstream Internet traffic during peak evening hours in North America, according to research firm Sandvine. Netflix’s share of traffic during...
Video ad platform BrightRoll acquired by Yahoo for $640 million
Yahoo is acquiring the video advertising platform BrightRoll for $640 million, in a move that could help to offset declines in its traditional display ad business. The deal was announced...
NASA leases Moffett Federal Airfield to Google for $1.16 billion
It has taken quite some time, but technology giant Google can now lay claim to owning an airfield that they can make use of, at least for a prolonged period...
Ford believes it can take on Tesla
Tesla may dominate the conversation when it comes to electric cars, but according to Ford CEO Mark Fields, his company could offer an equally impressive vehicle if it wanted to....
Doctor treats first case of Google Glass addiction
According to the doctors at the Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP), the man, who was initially admitted for alcoholism treatment, wore Google's smart headset for up to 18 hours a...
New Philips gadget helps monitor COPD patients
Philips is no stranger to the healthcare industry, and with a new sensor, it's looking to further dive into medical wearables for real-world use. The company developed a gadget for...
eBay is spinning off PayPal into a separate company
eBay is arguably the biggest online auction powerhouse and has been for quite a few years now. Back in 2002 it acquired internet payments giant PayPal for $1.5 billion. This...