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Prospective Amazon Device Reportedly Aims to Read Human Emotions
Amazon is working on a wearable, voice-activated device that is able to read human emotions, according to internal documents reviewed by Bloomberg. A patent for

Turmeric: Superfood and Cocktail Ingredient
Hip mixologists are putting an unlikely ingredient in their cocktails: turmeric. The New York Times recently reported on use of the spice — dubbed by

Security Experts Advise Against Using Public USB Chargers
Public USB ports could be infected with harmful malware that threatens smartphone data, according to security experts. Caleb Barlow, vice-president of X-Force Threat Intelligence at

FDA Pushes for Simpler Food Labels
The Food and Drug Administration is urging manufacturers of packaged foods to simplify their food labels. In a recently released letter, the FDA notes confusion around

Google Maps AR Released for Pixel
Google’s augmented reality walking directions are now available for Pixel users worldwide. First demoed at Google’s I/O conference last year, the new AR feature in

Postal Service Tests Self-Driving Trucks
Aiming to cut costs, the U.S. Postal Service is testing self-driving trucks. On May 21, USPS began a two-week pilot program using self-driven trucks to

Researchers Say New Styrofoam-Like Product Is Better for Nature, Insulation
Researchers at Washington State University are developing a plant-based alternative to plastic foam products like Styrofoam that they claim is more environmentally-friendly and works better
If T-Mobile, Sprint Merger Is OK’d, Consumers Win
After getting the nod from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai last week, the final hurdle in front of the proposed merger between Sprint and T-Mobile is the Justice Department’s antitrust

Robocalls Could Be Blocked By Default Under Proposed FCC Rules
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai has proposed rules that would allow phone companies to block unwanted calls by default. “The American people are fed

Louis Vuitton Introduces High-Tech Handbags
Louis Vuitton recently showcased new handbags that include a digital screen on the outside of the bag. The bags made their debut earlier this month