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Alice Munro bags 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature
Short story writer, Alice Munro, has won the Nobel Prize for Literature. Canadian short story writer, Alice Munro has won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature for short stories "characterized by clarity and psychological realism" which is likened to the work of Anton Chekhov.
Heidi Klum Truly Scrumptious baby travel system gets 'dont' buy' rating from Consumer Reports
Heidi Klum Truly Scrumptious baby stroller could cause your toddler serious harm, according to Consumer Reports.
Vitamin D supplements may be less useful than you think
Vitamin D supplements may be unnecessary if you are living a healthy lifestyle. Adults have been taking vitamin D supplements for a long time to support bone health and to help prevent osteoporosis.
Neolithic hunters-gatherers, farmers in Europe co-existed for 2,000 years
A new research indicates that Neolithic hunter-gatherers and farmers co-existed for over 2,000 years.
Valve's Steam Machines will support NVIDIA, AMD and Intel hardware
Steam Machines are not exclusive to NVIDIA hardware. It will support AMD and Intel in various devices come 2014.
US Army developing real Iron Man suit
The U.S. army is seeking to make Iron Man like suit a reality. Calls it Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS).
Aereo coming to Google Play on Oct. 22
Despite legal troubles with broadcasters, Aereo has gone ahead with its plan to launch an Android app.
T-Mobile offers unlimited data roaming, text services worldwide
T-Mobile's new international plan could turn out to be a thing legends are made of. T-Mobile is doing what no other carrier has done before, a move that could either break the company or set it up to be more competitive with the likes of AT&T and Verizon.
Fitbit Force promises to keep you fighting fit
FitBit Force, the smartwatch, is more than just a timepiece. For many people across the world, staying fit is the ultimate goal. However, sometimes that right amount of push is needed to keep people interested in continuing the journey on achieving a healthy lifestyle.
Microsoft awards hacking expert $100k for plugging Windows 8 security hole
Microsoft paid a hacker big money for locating security threats within its software. Microsoft paid a well known hacking expert more than $100,000 for locating security vulnerabilities in its Windows 8 software.
Blackhole malware toolkit creator Paunch arrested in Russia
The man behind the Blackhole exploit is now behind bars. Big win for security forces against cybercriminals.
Yahoo Mail turns 16, boasts new look, 1TB storage
Yahoo Mail gets a new design and 1TB storage space on its 16th birthday. Yahoo Mail, which turned 16, has finally got an update across all platforms with a new look that seems to borrow from Flickr and Tumblr.
Next generation iPad to debut Oct. 22: What can we expect
Apple's next iPad is gearing up for an October 22 debut, the same day as Nokia's big announcement.
Steve Ballmer bonus slashed over weak Windows sales
Steve Ballmer is going out on a whimper as he's only entitled to a meager bonus pay. Microsoft's outgoing CEO Steve Ballmer's bonus pay was recently slashed in half due to the weak performance of Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 devices.
iPhone 6 will feature bigger, better display
Apple iPhone 6 could have a 4.8-inch display in 2014. Don't expect Apple phablets anytime soon.
Microsoft warns second-generation Surface and Surface Pro 'close to selling out'
Microsoft says Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 tablets are close to selling out. Deja vu? In its first bid to sell Surface tablets, Microsoft didn't fare well, and has thus chosen to take another swing at the market.
Cheap iPhone 5c becomes cheaper
Apple iPhone 5c now cheaper than before. Pick it up for $45 at your nearest Walmart. The iPhone 5c is Apple's attempt at making iPhone affordable enough for everyone.
LG begins mass production of flexible OLED displays for smartphones
LG is mass producing flexible and unbreakable OLED displays for smartphones. After what seemed like forever, flexible OLED displays are finally gearing up to feature on smartphones by 2014.
Nexus 5 spotted in leaked service manual: Here's what you should know
Did the leaked documents reveal the Google Nexus 5 smartphone? Possibly. Google is yet to officially announce a successor to the Nexus 4, but things got interesting over the weekend when an Android focused blog leaked what appears to be a draft service manual for a Nexus 5.
HTC posts Q3 loss, looks to Robert Downey Jr. to boost sales
HTC has lost $101 million in the third quarter ending September 30, and has pinned its hopes on Robert Downey Jr.
Wildcat unleashed: No, it does not belong to Skynet
The quadruped WildCat is the latest military-grade robot from Boston Dynamics. Yes, not Skynet. Boston Dynamics is back in the news again - this time with the WildCat, formerly known as the Cheetah.
Samsung posts record Q3 earnings despite weak Galaxy S4 sales
Samsung's third quarter profits increased, despite slowing sales of high-end smartphones. Samsung Electronics' profits for the third quarter of 2013, which is between July and September, has surged to another record high.
Adobe's 2.9 million customer accounts hacked, probe underway
Adobe is investigating a possible system breach following recent attacks. Adobe has confirmed that over 2. 9 million of its customers might have been affected by a data breach and the hackers may have access to customer financial information.
Cisco, Facebook to work with businesses to expand free Wi-Fi use
Cisco Systems Inc and Facebook Inc said on Wednesday they will work with big businesses such as hotels and retailers to provide free wireless Internet access to consumers who sign in using a Facebook log-in.
U.S. funds already in position to score on Twitter, Alibaba IPOs
Five mutual funds run by T. Rowe Price Group Inc own $220 million worth of Twitter Inc, opening up a big lead over rival U.S. funds to capitalize on the social networking site's expected public stock offering.
Woods enjoying comical atmosphere on U.S. Cup team
For one of the most successful individual sportsmen of his generation, Tiger Woods certainly enjoys the novelty of being part of a team.
Bearded Red Sox rejoice over turnaround season
They went from 93 losses last year to 97 wins this season with a new manager and new players who helped transform a dysfunctional clubhouse with some frat-house bonding and a Boston Red Sox battle cry of "Fear the Beard."
FIFA's chief investigator escalates World Cup inquiry
FIFA's chief investigator is escalating his inquiry into the voting procedures for the 2018 and 2022 soccer World Cups which have been dogged by controversy.
Rays beat Rangers to claim last wild card spot
The visiting Tampa Bay Rays claimed the last berth in Major League Baseball's postseason and a measure of revenge by beating the Texas Rangers 5-2 in a wild card tiebreaker on Monday.
Brees dominates as perfect Saints contain Dolphins
Drew Brees led the undefeated Saints to a crushing 38-17 victory over the Miami Dolphins on Monday as New Orleans continue to put last year's nightmare season well behind them.
