This week, facial recognition technology comes under the spotlight after a manager in the Los Angeles boutique Tarina Tarantino recognized a celebrity in her store after the fact. The celebrity was Mindy…
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Thailand Eyes Medical Insurance for Tourists to Thailand
Earlier this month, the Thailand Public Health Minister, Mr. Pradit Sinthawanarong proposed at a meeting in Bangkok a scheme that would require the purchase of travel and health insurance for tourists to…
Vine on Android Gets New iOS-Style Updates
The Twitter application Vine on Android was recently given the most significant update since being released. The update brings the software in line with what has been available for those using it…
Microsoft Eyes Small Tablet Market with Windows 8.1 Release in Fourth Quarter 2013
At Microsoft’s annual Worldwide Partner Conference held at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, Microsoft re-stated on July 8 its plan to release Windows 8.1 RTM (release to manufacturing) in late August…
World Could See Increase In Tropical Development’s Intensity and Frequency
Climate change could cause more tropical storms and hurricanes to spawn by the turn of the century. That’s according to a recently released study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of…
Consumer Confidence On Rise, More People Pulling Out The Plastic For Purchases
According to the Federal Reserve figures, more people used their credit cards in May to pay for their purchases. It’s another sign that consumer confidence is on the rise. The Fed said…
Launch Platform Malfunction May Be To Blame For July 4th Fireworks Mishap
A Southern California fireworks explosion mishap sent hundreds running for safety during a July 4 celebration Thursday, and police suspect there was a malfunction with one of the launch platforms. According to…
Congress Fails To Take Action, Federal Stafford Loans Double to 6.8%
Congress failed to take action and strike a deal on federally subsidized Stafford student loan rates, causing them to double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. It’s possible for lawmakers to pass…
Hepatitis A Outbreak Linked To Frozen Berries
More than 75 people, in eight states, have become infected and sick with Hepatitis A that has been traced back to Oregon’s Townsend Farms Organic Antioxidant Blend frozen pomegranate and berry mix….
Starbucks Implements No Smoking Ban For Inside and Outside Its U.S. Stores
Starbucks has issued a No Smoking Within 25 Feet Ban that takes effect June 1 for all stores in the United States. Any smoker who wants to smoke will need to do…