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German Prosecutors Launch Tax Probe Into Volkswagen Following Emissions Test Scandal

Nov 25, 2015 09:05 AM EST

Things are getting from bad to worse for Volkswagen. Following the recent emissions test scandal, German prosecutors are launching an investigation into Volkswagen books regarding possible tax issues.

343 Industries, 3D Systems, Sandboxr Team-Up to Create 3D Printed “Halo” Spartans

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 25, 2015 08:40 AM EST

3D Systems and Sandboxr announced on Tuesday that they will team up with 343 Industries to launch the first 3D printing platform for "Halo 5: Guardians." This new venture will allow gamers and fans to create 3D-printed versions of their beloved "Halo" characters.

Dell faces problem after security experts found loopholes into its machines.

Dell Admits Security Loophole Built into Computers; Company Releases Update to Fix Issue

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 25, 2015 08:29 AM EST

As part of Dell's promotional stunt to market the XPS 15 laptop, the company promised that it will deliver unparalleled security and privacy features. Now, it appears that Dell is in some sort of conundrum after it was discovered that there is a blatant security loophole preinstalled on its machines that will allow hackers to access user's personal data.

In this photo illustration the Snapchat app is used on an iPhone.

Snapchat Update Introduces Story Explorer Feature

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 24, 2015 11:23 AM EST

Video messaging platform Snapchat released a new update on Monday for its mobile app. The update adds more algorithm that will allow users to create and monitor their own content.

Tourists stand at the base of the 'Treasury of the Pharoah', a tomb, at the Petra archaeological site November 23, 2002 in Petra, Jordan

Google Street View Adds Ancient City Of Petra in Jordan to List of Landmarks

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 24, 2015 11:18 AM EST

The Google Street View team has been capturing images of some of the world's most beautiful and historic sites; from the tallest mountaintops to the deep sea floor. As part of its vision to create a digital version of the world that can be accessible through handheld devices, Google Street View announced on Monday that it is adding more than 30 historic sites to its landmarks.

Google recently unveiled a device prototype that works just like the Star Trek Communicator.

Google Unveils Prototype That Works Just Like “Star Trek” Communicator

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 24, 2015 11:12 AM EST

Google engineers have created a unique prototype of a wearable device. The design of the wearable device draws inspiration from "Star Trek." The device is aimed at testing the possibility of a real-life communicator than can tap into the massive data banks of Google search.

Music app Shazam is announced on Tuesday that it is rolling out a new update.

Shazam Rolls Out Update to Improve Search, Song Recognition

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 24, 2015 11:04 AM EST

Music app Shazam announced on Tuesday that it is rolling out a new update. The company claims that the new update will enhance its search feature to make it faster. The update will also overhaul the text search so that users will be able to search artists and songs more easily.

A drone is flown for recreational purposes in the sky above Old Bethpage, New York on September 5, 2015.

FAA Issues New Regulations Demanding Registration of Drones

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 24, 2015 10:50 AM EST

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Monday that owners of remote-controlled aircrafts larger than nine ounces needs to register the drones before flying them.

A secret hacker group claims that they are making headways in their spying activities against ISIS.

Ghost Security Groups Spys on ISIS Instead of Hacking Them

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 23, 2015 09:35 AM EST

A secret hacker group claims that they are making headways in spying on the activities of ISIS. The group known only as Ghost Security claims that spying and collecting critical information about ISIS have led them to thwart at least one terror attack.

The Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming console turns 10 on Nov. 23. The date also coincides with the second year anniversary of the company’s newest gaming console, the Xbox One.

Xbox 360 Celebrates 10th Birthday

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 23, 2015 08:30 AM EST

Microsoft Xbox 360 gaming console turned 10 on Monday, Nov. 23. This date also coincides with the second year anniversary of the company's newest gaming console, the Xbox One.

Japanese consumer electronics company Nintendo announced on Nov. 20 that it is opening its official eBay store.

Nintendo Opens eBay Store

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 23, 2015 08:24 AM EST

Japanese consumer electronics company Nintendo announced on Nov. 20 that it is opening its official eBay store. The eBay store will sell both refurbished and new copies of games, accessories and Nintendo consoles.

YouTube Offers Legal Assistance to Help Users With Copyright Claims

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 23, 2015 08:19 AM EST

Popular video-sharing website YouTube announced on Nov. 19 that it will begin providing legal support to selected users in order to help them with their ongoing legal battle against certain copyright holders.

The Range Rover Evoque Convertible is the fifth model in the Range Rover family and the first to sport a convertible design.

Three Best Cars at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 23, 2015 07:37 AM EST

The Los Angeles Auto Show is an annual auto show where car manufacturers exhibit their new cars and concept models. The annual event has become a major stage for car manufacturers to unveil their newest and upcoming creations.

Facebook Tests New Break-Up Tools for Ex-Lovers

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 20, 2015 08:07 AM EST

Social networking giant Facebook announced on Thursday that it is experimenting with a new kind of tool that will help people to cope with complicated relationships. The Menlo Park-based company said that the new tool is designed to give users the option to digitally distance themselves from their lovers.

An employee working inside a supercomputer.

China Still Owns the Most Powerful Supercomputer in the World

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Nov 20, 2015 07:54 AM EST

The latest Top500 ranking released on Tuesday, Nov. 17 reveals that China still has the world's most powerful supercomputer. The report also revealed that the number of supercomputers in China nearly tripled within a span of just seven months.