Study: 30 percent of U.S. adults get their news from the Facebook feed
Influenced by the increased number of news networks posting stories on Facebook, more U.S. adults are getting exposed to news stories on the Facebook feed and some Americans prefer it.
CBS may create an Internet-TV service if Aereo wins in Supreme Court
Potentially changing how network television content will be distributed in the future, CBS CEO Les Moonves believes that the networks could easily pull together to create a viable Aereo alternative.
Sony to launch ‘Digital Paper’ e-ink screen in U.S., acts like paper
Perhaps ideal for college students that want to take detailed notes on a full-sized tablet, Digital Paper by Sony is an expensive e-ink screen that will be targeted at the professional sector in the United States.
Report: Dish Network and DirecTV executives are mulling over a merger
Do we have another Comcast / Time Warner situation in the works? According to a recent report, management at Dish Network and DirecTV are considering a merger to take on the new cable giant.
President Obama may finally be able to swap his BlackBerry for Android
Moving forward to adapt to the world of touchscreen smartphones, the White House has begun testing on a new generation of mobile communication devices that may not include BlackBerry anymore.
Hotel offers a free drink if you wear Google Glass
Designed as a method to entice more members of the San Francisco tech community, a hotel is offering up a free cocktail to anyone wearing Google Glass and is willing to post a social update about their visit.
Man Googles himself, finds picture on ‘Most Wanted’ list, surrenders
Starting with curiosity and likely leading to a feeling of guilt, a California man turned himself into police custody after spotting his picture on a site that attempts to help catch wanted criminals.
Microsoft prepares to show off Office for iPad during late March event
Definitely good news for anyone that owns an iPad and subscribes to Office 365, Microsoft is expected to announced Office Mobile for tablets during an event that's scheduled for late March.
Man arrested after threatening to shoot someone for 100 retweets
Definitely a stupid way to land yourself in jail, a Los Angeles man thought it would be an absolutely brilliant idea to ask for retweets from his Twitter followers by promising violence as the payoff.
Apple chops the 30 day return policy on iPhones to just two weeks
Definitely something to keep in mind if you are considering switching to an iPhone in the near future, Apple is cutting the return period in half from a full month down to fourteen days.
Amazon set-top box to include third party apps for Netflix, Hulu Plus
Potentially an ideal piece of home theater hardware for anyone heavily invested in the Amazon ecosystem of content, the retailer's set-top box is expected to include access to third party applications.
Toddler uses FaceTime to save mother after dog attack
Thankfully placed in time to help his mother avoid passing out from blood loss and possibly losing a finger, an Arizona toddler used FaceTime on his mother's iPhone to place a call out for help.
Oscar Mayer iPhone device wakes you up to the smell of bacon
Probably tied with cinnamon buns for the best breakfast food smell to wake up to, the scent of bacon is being combined with an iOS dongle and an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning.
Apple demands a court order to unlock an iPad bequeathed after death
Definitely a horrible process to be subjected to after losing a loved one, Apple needs to see a court order before unlocking an iOS 7 device previously owned by a deceased family member.
Los Angeles lawmakers vote to ban e-cigarettes in public places
Yet another roadblock for the success of the e-cigarette industry, the mayor of Los Angeles will soon approve a measure passed by the city council to ban the practice of e-cigarette vaping in public areas.
Facebook ditches the @Facebook.com email system that nobody used
Likely pushing more focus into the mobile space and the recent messaging acquisition, Facebook is putting the email system once called Project Titan to bed and will now use simple forwarding instead.
This smart pistol only fires when in proximity to a RFID wristwatch
Definitely an interesting, if not controversial, integration of smart technology into weapons, this .22 caliber handgun requires a RFID signal in order to activate the weapon for firing.