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 Kaling who is one of the stars from the hit TV show “The Office”. It wasn’t until later that the manager Lauren Twissleman […]
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 Thailand as well as those traveling on visas. This move is intended to improve the availability of healthcare for those traveling in the […]
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 on Apple iOS devices. Vine is the Twitter-owned app available for creating short six-second video clips that can then be shared on its […]
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 of 2013. The company also projects that its downloadable Windows 8.1 release will occur in October or November. The release will roll out […]
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 Sciences from a Massachusetts Institute of Technology climate researcher. According to the researcher Kerry Emanuel, the world could see at least 20 more […]
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 consumer credit skyrocketed to a seasonally adjusted $19.6 billion compared to just $10.9 billion in April. Wall Street had anticipated a $12 billion […]
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 Simi Valley authorities, the detonation occurred because a platform holding the fireworks broke and fell over after the fireworks had been lit. The […]
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 a bill that would undo the damage that’s been done. According to the Joint Economic Committee, students – if Congress fails to act […]
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. Most of the sick are adults; however, one child has fallen ill because of the disease. Health officials were initially concerned children would […]
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 so away from its stores. Miramar Starbucks Store Manager Cliff Elome said he’s been giving folks the heads-up about the company’s new policy. […]