iPhone Apps vs. Android Apps 2014: BBM Application Changes, Develops on New Platforms

Medicine & Technology Aug 01, 2014

current users of the BBM app will notice it is a signature look of Blackberry, but that is about to change as the company has seen a strong reception of the app (released Oct 2013) and released a Windows native app. iOS and Android to follow.

Facebook Forcing Migration to Messenger App for Mobile Users

Jul 30, 2014

After announcing the move in April, FB is making mobile users move to a separate app to chat

Morning After Pill: Sales Have Tripled Since 2010 in Chile

Jul 28, 2014

The country has already seen a spike in drug sales overall in the past few years, but the latest to be on the list is the sale of the morning after pill, following a law in 2010 that allowed access to minors.

Ebola Virus: US Doctor in Stable Condition After Being Infected

Jul 28, 2014

A Texas doctor contracted the virus while treating patients in Liberia, and is under observation. The virus has killed more than 600 so far and the survival rate is 10 percent.

Android Free Apps 2014: Microsoft Announces Skype Will Be Available on Amazon Fire Phone

Jul 25, 2014

Skype is already available on Amazon's tablets, but will now be preinstalled on the Fire phone when it releases July 25

Spotify Aims to Curb Music Piracy With Entrance Into Brazil Market

Jul 23, 2014

Brazil has traditionally been a hotspot for pirated music, with some saying the musicians themselves encourage the industry. But Spotify is entering the country- where three similar services already exist- and faces the challenge of spotty internet in order to help grow its reputation as a piracy music quasher.

Researchers Gain New Insight Into Possible Schizophrenia Genes

Jul 23, 2014

A new study defines stronger links to schizophrenia in relation to a persons immunity and to genetics. A persons risk can be defined by the analysis of the human genome.

Wi-Fi Hotspots in NYC Phonebooths: Google, Samsung and Cisco Bid Proposals due Monday

Jul 22, 2014

An informal meeting last week with big and small media companies set the stage for a potentially large makeover of phone booths in New York City. Google, Samsung and Cisco were just some of the names of 50 at the meeting in May, who were told that July 21 was the deadline for bid proposals.

Current Global Headlines: United Arab Emirates to Send Probe to Mars by 2021

Jul 22, 2014

The UAE announced it will send a probe to Mars by 2021, 50 years after the combined emirates were formed into one country. The oil-rich country has the financial means to succeed, but speculation exists on a new space agency tackling Mars (before the moon) since veteran programs have struggled in the past.