Kindle-wielding Amazon dips toes into physical world
Amazon.com Inc is dipping its toes into the physical world as the largest online retailer offers more products in stores that may benefit from hands-on interaction with shoppers. Analysts said the move may be inspired by the success of Apple
Slaving for Apple iPhone 5: Foxconn Workers Describe Terrible Work Conditions
There was a four-month period in late 2011 where most Apple news was positive, especially following the death of the company's iconic founder Steve Jobs. But in January, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company fell out of favor when reports surfaced about
Apple to Pay Millions in Fines? China Probes iPad Trademark Infringement
Apple's iPad has got entangled in a trademark case in China. The Industry and Commerce is investigating Apple's right to use the iPad trademark in China. Proview Technology, based in the industrial hub of Shenzhen, in early 2011 had claimed that Apple has infringed
World’s fastest lift will travel 3,281ft a minute
The high-speed lift technology has been unveiled by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, which plans to apply it to futuristic elevators in the world's newest skyscrapers. The company is planning to use the technology in dozens of elevators being installed in Shanghai
New World Record: Facebook Post gets One Million Comments
A seemingly ordinary Facebook post got into the books of Guinness Book of World Records after it received one million comments. Just like everybody else, Tracey Hodgson and Cathy Matthews in an open Facebook group called "Ffgpioneers/gwr/attempt" last Oct. 30,