Researchers Find Method To Trick Treatment-Resistant Cancer Cells

Graphic abstract of G129R interferenceDespite the many advances in cancer treatments, oncologists often encounter cancer cells that are resistant to therapy.  Researchers at the MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas tackled this phenomenon in tumors with different types of gynocological cancers and discovered a successful method of tricking these cells….

2015 BMW M4 Convertible boasts inline-six M engine and lightweight design

It’s that time of year again for cars makers to put their best foot forward and BMW does not disappoint. The renowned automobile maker has just announced the M4 Convertible … Continue reading

Google Is Struggling to Trademark the Word ‘Glass’

Google Is Struggling to Trademark the Word ‘Glass’

It won’t surprise you to hear that Google is desperately trying to trademark the world Glass—but it may raise a wry smile on your face when you find out that the U.S. government is taking exception to the idea.

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Sprint wants to pay you to switch carrier.

Sprint wants to pay you to switch carrier. Between April 4th and May 8th, it’ll cover $350 of early termination fees and offer up to$300 in service credit for your old phone when you sign up to its Framily plan.

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Apple buys tech that could take Siri offline

Apple has sort-of-confirmed that it recently snapped up another small company, called Novauris. The firm specializes in speech recognition and has historical ties to the core technology and patents underpinning Siri. TechCrunch reports that Novauris’…

Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Purchase Comes With Free Controller, 2 Games

Microsoft Surface Pro 2 Purchase Comes With Free Controller, 2 GamesI guess some of us gamers out there are waiting patiently for the day when Microsoft would finally introduce an Xbox gaming version of its Surface tablets, but in the mean time, why not focus on something that is in the here and now? I am referring to picking up a spanking new Microsoft Surface Pro 2, where each purchase will now be accompanied by freebies such as a free controller and a couple of games to help you get started right out of the box. This is an offer that will be available only on the Microsoft Store website and nowhere else, or so it seems.

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    Age Of Mythology: Extended Edition Set To Be Published


    It has been a few weeks since a teaser video of Age of Mythology: Extended Edition was released, although you can view the recently released trailer above, and the question begs to be asked, what is Microsoft going to do about it? It has been confirmed by the folks over at Microsoft that they intend to publish Age of Mythology: Extended Edition, where the game happens to be a graphical remake of the 2002 fantasy RTS game which was first developed by Ensemble Studios which is now defunct, and the title will roll out this coming May 8th on Valve’s Steam service.

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    Final Windows XP And Office 2003 Security Patches Revealed

    Final Windows XP And Office 2003 Security Patches RevealedMicrosoft will be rolling out the final updates for Windows XP and Office 2003 in a few days’ time, so what can we find that will accompany these releases? For starters, Windows XP will be on the receiving end of a “Critical” update for IE6, 7 and 8, not to mention getting a patch on its own that will carry the label of being “Important”. It makes perfect sense as Microsoft calls time on this long serving desktop operating system.

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    Opticians: Smartphone Overuse Might Be ‘Hazardous’ To Your Eyes

    Opticians: Smartphone Overuse Might Be ‘Hazardous’ To Your EyesI suppose it makes perfect sense – if you were to push parts of your body to the extreme or over the edge, there is bound to be pain, discomfort or injury which will happen, such as when you overexercise, or did not perform a proper warm up before exerting yourself in some physical activity. Your eyes are sensitive organs, and opticians have already shared their concern that one’s eyes could be over-exposed to light from modern day devices such as smartphones and tablets, which in turn could develop into long term eye problems.

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    The Quest For Atari’s E.T. Cartridges Continues

    The Quest For Atari’s E.T. Cartridges ContinuesAround a week and a half after we reported that the landfill dig for the E.T. game on the Atari 2600 platform was put on hold, the wheels of its “archaeological” dig continues to begin spinning – as the New Mexico Environmental Protection Division Solid Waste Bureau’s instructions to freeze the proposed dig is set to be rescinded. This dig happens to be sponsored by Microsoft and Lightbox Entertainment, and it has a scope of importance, too.

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