Facebook IPO: Nasdaq Chosen To Trade Ticker Symbol 'FB'; Date Still Unknown [REPORT]
Following the tradition of big tech companies like Google and Apple, Facebook has reportedly chosen to list its shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol FB. The report comes from The New York Times, which cites Facebook insiders with knowledge of the matter.
Forget The New iPad '3': Apple Working On 7.85-Inch iPad 4, Release Date Scheduled For October 2012 [RUMORS]
It's been one month since Apple unveiled its third-generation iPad in San Francisco, but now, a new report says Apple is experimenting with a 7.85-inch iPad in its labs in Cupertino, Calif.
Google's 'Project Glass': Parody Video Captures Dilemmas Of The Device [VIDEO + PHOTOS]
Not 24 hours after Google unveiled its first Google X project, called Project Glass, a London man named Tom Scott released a hilarious parody video poking fun at Google's technology, but also points out some of the project glassissues future users of the eyeglasses could experience.
'Special K': Club Drug Ketamine Tied To Urinary Problems
Many people who use the club drug ketamine - known as special K - may risk abdominal pain, bladder control problems and other urinary tract issues, and the heavier the dose or frequency of use, the more likely the problems, according to a UK study.
Eric Abadie: Chairman Of Top EU Drugs Committee Quits Suddenly
Eric Abadie, the chairman of the European Medicines Agency's main committee for approving new drugs, resigned suddenly on Wednesday in a move a spokesman said was related to his position at the French healthcare regulator, AFSSAPS.
Nokia Lumia 900 Release Date 2012: A Review Of First Impressions, Specs and Features of the iPhone Competitor
Starting on April 8, Nokia and AT&T will begin selling the first 4G LTE Windows Phone ever released in the U.S., the Lumia 900, starting at an extremely competitive price of $99 with a contract, and $449 without a contract. Critics have begun releasing their reviews of the new Nokia smartphone, but does it stack up to the iPhone?
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'Project Glass': Watch Google's Futuristic Eyeglasses In Action [VIDEO + PHOTOS]
Google unveiled one of its secret projects from the Google X laboratory on Wednesday via its Google+ platform, called Project Glass. Using pieces of smart glass with a heads-up display (HUD) technology, Google's wearable solution mixes communication technology with real world elements to create a type of meta-reality, or smart reality.
Apple iPhone 5 Features: Why An OLED Screen Makes Sense, And Other Launch Rumors [PICTURES]
Apple fans are already clamoring for the iPhone 5, and if the latest report is to be believed, future owners of the sixth-generation iPhone will be treated to the most beautiful, brilliant screen on any iDevice. Apple is reportedly interested in Samsung's new OLED business, and may want the brilliant displays in their next-gen smartphone.
Yahoo Layoffs Begin: Employees Receive Apologetic Letter From CEO Scott Thompson [FULL TEXT]
As expected, Yahoo began laying off more than 2,000 employees on Wednesday morning -- roughly 14 percent of the company's total workforce -- in its effort to slim down and pivot its focus in a new direction.
Google Strikes Deal With Paramount: YouTube To Add 500 Movie Titles For Rental
Google announced a new deal with Paramount Pictures on Tuesday, which will make more than 500 movie titles available for rental on YouTube and the new Google Play platform. The deal was made even though Google is still embroiled in a four-year-old legal battle over copyrights with Paramount's parent company, Viacom.
Dioxin Discovered in Eggs, German State Sees No Danger
German authorities said on Wednesday the highly poisonous chemical dioxin had been discovered above permitted levels in eggs from a German farm but they see no danger to the public.
Oaksterdam Raid: Marijuana Advocates Vow to Reopen Princeton of Pot
Medical marijuana advocates on Tuesday vowed to reopen a San Francisco-area college devoted to cannabis cultivation and known as the Princeton of Pot a day after federal agents shut down the school in a raid.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Date 2012: Foxconn Recruiter Says June Launch [RUMORS]
A recruiter for Foxconn, the largest manufacturing partner of Apple products, told reporters from TV Tokyo's World Business Satellite that Apple's sixth-generation iPhone, presumably called the iPhone 5, will be released in June. He added that Foxconn is hiring about 18,000 workers to kick production of the new smartphone into high gear before summer.
Instagram For Android Release Date: 5 Key Features Of the Photo-Sharing App
Android users rejoice: The long-time iOS photo-sharing app Instagram has finally been released on Google's mobile operating system. For those who are new to Instagram, here is a guide of the best features on the ultimate photo-taking and sharing platform.
Burger King New Menu: 5 Best Items To Try
Burger King announced a new menu on Monday in an attempt to revive the brand and win over new customers with healthier and tastier meal options. The new menu features 14 brand-new items, but these five take the cake. Read about them, then go give them a try!
Why Apple (AAPL) Stock Won't Reach A $1 Trillion Market Cap By 2014
In recent years, Apple has been on a roll. The company introduced its most successful products over the last five years -- the iPhone in 2007 and the iPad in 2010 -- but Apple would need yet another revolutionary device to accomplish a $1 trillion market cap.
Most Alcohol, Drug Abuse Starts In The Teens
A new survey of U.S. teenagers finds that most have used alcohol and drugs by the time they reach adulthood, and researchers say that could be setting up many of them for a lifetime of substance abuse.
President Obama Takes A Shot At Supreme Court Over Healthcare
President Barack Obama took an opening shot at conservative justices on the Supreme Court on Monday, warning that a rejection of his sweeping healthcare law would be an act of judicial activism that Republicans say they abhor.
Apple iPhone 5 'Pro' Concept: New Design Features 4.5-Inch Screen, Built-In Projector, DSLR Lens Mount [PICTURES]
Even though nobody outside of Cupertino knows what the iPhone 5 looks like, that hasn't stopped artists from fashioning their own concept designs of Apple's sixth-generation smartphone. The latest Apple iPhone 5 design comes from South Korean product designer Jinyoung Choi, called iPhone PRO.
ACM Awards 2012: Full List Of Winners From The 47th Annual Country Music Awards, Including Best New Artist, Album Of The Year
On the biggest night for country music, the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards showcased America's most talented country music singers and gave them a stage to perform and shine. There were also plenty of winners from Sunday night's awards show, and we have them all here.
Ted Release Date 2012: Watch The First Trailer From Seth MacFarlane's First Movie [VIDEO]
On Monday, Universal released the first red-band trailer for Seth MacFarlane's first-ever feature-length movie, Ted, which stars Mark Wahlberg and a pot-smoking, foul-mouthed teddy bear named Ted, voiced by MacFarlane. Watch the trailer here.
April Fools? Why Ashton Kutcher As Steve Jobs Is A Bad Joke
When Variety reported on Apr. 1 that Ashton Kutcher would play Steve Jobs in a new biopic, it sounded like a perfect April Fools joke. But nope, this is no joke. Kutcher will in fact play Jobs in a new independent movie chronicling the life of the genius hippie-turned-entrepreneur who put a ding in the universe.
What Supreme Court? President Obama Defends Healthcare Law, Skirts Debate
He didn't mention them by name, but they seemed to be on his mind. President Barack Obama defended his healthcare reform effort on Friday without mentioning the Supreme Court justices who hold the law's fate in their hands.
Childbirth Takes Longer Now Than 50 Years Ago
Many tasks can be tackled more quickly now than 50 years ago, but delivering a baby naturally it seems is not one of them, according to a U.S. government study.
Mega Millions Winning Numbers: Who Won The $640 Million Lottery? Winner Claims In Three States, How Will Jackpot Be Split?
The hysteria over the Mega Millions lottery, which teased Americans with its biggest jackpot in history on Friday night -- a whopping $640 million -- has finally concluded, at least for now. The Mega Millions group claims that three winners purchased the winning lottery tickets in Maryland, Illinois and Kansas; the winning numbers drawn on Friday night in Atlanta were 2, 4, 23, 38, 46, and the Mega Ball was 23.
Apple iPhone 5 Release Date 2012: Is Launch In June Or October? A Breakdown Of Rumors, Features and Specs [PHOTOS]
Since its introduction in June 2007, the iPhone has taken the word by storm, but one question dominates the general conversation: When's the next one coming out? Thankfully, fans won't have to wait any later than October to get their hands on Apple's latest iPhone design.
Mega Millions Jackpot: 10 Best Lucky Lottery Numbers To Pick To Win $640 Million
Thanks to an unprecedented amount of excitement around Friday night's lottery, Mega Millions has jacked up the jackpot from $476 million to a whopping $640 million. Here are some lucky numbers guaranteed to bring good fortune in your hopes to become a multi-millionaire from Mega Millions.
Apple iPhone 5 Rumors: 18 Gorgeous Concept Pictures Boast New Features, Bigger Screen [PHOTOS]
Apple fans are already clamoring for the iPhone 5, even though nobody outside of Cupertino knows what it looks like, what it can do, or when it's coming out. Thankfully, there are plenty of artists who love to draw up beautiful concept designs of the iPhone 5.
Obesity Drugs Need Heart Studies, US Advisers Say
Heart safety studies should be required for new obesity drugs, U.S. drug advisers said on Thursday, possibly adding a new hurdle to the drugs' approval.
'Pink Slime' Producer Allows Tour of Plant to Bolster Image
A maker of the hamburger filler branded by critics as pink slime on Thursday allowed three state governors supportive of the beef industry and a handful of journalists to see it being made for the first time since a controversy erupted over use of the meat scraps.
