Articles by Roy Blanchard
Newlywed couple used Craigslist to lure man and kill him: Police
A newlywed couple lured a man on Craigslist and murdered him just for thrill. A newlywed couple, Elyette Barbour, 22, and his wife Miranda Barbour 18, lured a man on the popular classified ads website Craigslist and then killed him just for thrill, according to police in Sunbury, Pennsylvania.
Sociology, not biology, influence teens' sleep
A recent study reveals that sociology, and not biology, influences teens' sleep. Teens' social life, not biology, may influence their sleep patterns, say researchers.
Brightest Flashlight Free app hid dark secret: FTC
FTC said the Brightest Flashlight Free app hid a dark secret - it shared a customers' geolocation even when they rejected the terms of service.
You can run, but you can't hide: NSA
NSA's efforts to counter suspicious activity by tracking hundreds of millions of cellphones worldwide, suggests that a suspect may run, but cannot hide from the agency.
SolarCity offering Tesla battery-powered energy storage systems
SolarCity has announced the availability of DemandLogic, which is a Tesla battery-powered energy storage system, for commercial use.
AT&T, T-Mobile may duke it out for Verizon Wireless spectrum
AT&T and T-Mobile are said to be preparing to make a bid to buy Verizon Wireless' lower frequency spectrum.
Honda Display Audio adds more pizzazz to 2014 Civic
Honda's latest Display Audio for the 2014 Civic will add extra glamor to the car. Japanese car maker Honda has added more pizzazz to the 2014 Civic by introducing the next-generation HondaLink Technology and a new Display Audio system, which is a 7-inch built-in touchscreen with certain functions powered by an iPhone.
PC market woes continue with worst drop ever
PC market woes continue as IDC says that worldwide PC shipments drop for 2013 will be more than previously expected.
Yahoo dives into mobile video space with Ptch buy
Yahoo has dived into the mobile video space with the acquisition of Ptch, a mobile video app that was funded by DreamWorks Animation.
Terror threat in the U.S. on the increase, warns Feinstein
Terrorism threats in the U.S. has increased in the last two years, warns Senator Dianne Feinstein. Terror threats in the U. S. has increased from what it was around two years ago, according to U.
NORAD wants fighter jets to escort Santa this year, shocks rights groups
Holy moly! A new video posted by NORAD shows Santa Claus being escorted by fighter jets. Is his life under threat?
China Mobile deal will boost Apple's market value
China Mobile is rumored to have started taking pre-orders of the iPhones on its subsidiary website 139Life.com, and analysts predict that Apple's share price will increase if the Chinese carrier starts selling the latest Apple smartphones.
Saab resumes production after two year hiatus
Saab Automobile has restarted production after a hiatus for over two years. Swedish car maker Saab Automobile has now resumed production of its cars after two years of interruption.
India's Mars spacecraft leaves Earth's orbit, heads for the Red Planet
India's Mars spacecraft has left Earth's orbit and is now on its way to Mars. Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said India's Mars spacecraft has left Earth's orbit and is now heading to the red planet.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Premiere edition announced: What you need to know
General Motors announces the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Premiere edition, which will have a base price of $77,450.
Google's floating retail store may get scuttled
Google's idea of a floating retail store may get scuttled as local laws authorities want to know in detail the purpose of constructing a barge at Treasure Island.
Microsoft's Nokia acquisition finally gets thumbs up from DOJ
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia. The U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have given the go-ahead to Microsoft's acuisition of Nokia for $7.
Volvo self-driving cars set to burn rubber on Swedish roads soon
Volvo said that as a pilot project, it will release 100 self-driving cars on public roads in everyday driving conditions around the Swedish city of Gothenburg.
Giving Tuesday Hangout-a-thon becomes first online telethon
The Giving Tuesday Hangout-a-thon will become the first telethon of its kind where people can make donations to a number of non-profit organizations.
'Stand-your-ground' law may help man who shot Alzheimer's patient dead, get away scot-free
The 'Stand-your-ground' law in Georgia could let a shooter get away scot-free after he shot dead an Alzheimer's patient after mistaking him as a mid-might prowler.
New HIV strain discovered in West Africa is more aggressive than thought earlier
Scientists have discovered a more dangerous HIV strain in Western Africa. Researchers have discovered a new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) strain in West Africa, which is more aggressive and develops into AIDS much more rapidly than other strains.
Journal pulls controversial study of GM corn effect on rats' tumor
A journal has retracted a controversial study related to genetically modified (GM) corn, which results in tumors in rats.
China launches moon rover Jade Rabbit
China has successfully launched its moon rover Jade Rabbit (Yutu), which is expected to make a soft-landing on the moon's surface on December 14.
Jolla CEO hopes Sailfish OS can be sideloaded on Android devices
Tomi Pienimäki hopes that Jolla's Sailfish OS can be sideloaded on Android devices. Tomi Pienimäki, the CEO of Finland-based Jolla Oy, has revealed that he hopes that the Sailfish OS can be sideloaded on Android devices.
Females' life may be shortened by mere presence of males (in case of roundworms)
A new study reveals that the mere presence of male roundworms can reduce the lifespan of female roundworms.
CTIA says stolen smartphone database is now complete
CTIA has confirmed the completion of the stolen smartphone database in the U.S. Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) has confirmed that the stolen smartphone database system in the U.
UFC fighter Shane del Rosario fighting for his life after cardiac arrest
Shane del Rosario, an American UFC heavyweight division fighter, is fighting for his life after suffering a critical cardiac arrest.
Space shuttle replica vandalism being probed
The police is probing the vandalism of a replica space shuttle at the Space Center in Houston. A NASA space shuttle replica in Houston has been vandalized with racial and political graffiti and the police is probing vandals linked with the incident.
Tongue-controlled wheelchairs could be boon for quadriplegics
Tongue-controlled wheelchairs may enable quadriplegics to perform multiple tasks just with simple tongue movement.
Sex starved males live shorter (fruit flies, at least)
A new research suggests that sex-starved fruit flies have shorter life span. A new research indicates that sex-starved males have shorter life span, at least so far as fruit flies are concerned.
