Apple chops the 30 day return policy on iPhones to just two weeks
Definitely something to keep in mind if you are considering switching to an iPhone in the near future, Apple is cutting the return period in half from a full month down to fourteen days.
Amazon set-top box to include third party apps for Netflix, Hulu Plus
Potentially an ideal piece of home theater hardware for anyone heavily invested in the Amazon ecosystem of content, the retailer's set-top box is expected to include access to third party applications.
Toddler uses FaceTime to save mother after dog attack
Thankfully placed in time to help his mother avoid passing out from blood loss and possibly losing a finger, an Arizona toddler used FaceTime on his mother's iPhone to place a call out for help.
Oscar Mayer iPhone device wakes you up to the smell of bacon
Probably tied with cinnamon buns for the best breakfast food smell to wake up to, the scent of bacon is being combined with an iOS dongle and an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning.
Los Angeles lawmakers vote to ban e-cigarettes in public places
Yet another roadblock for the success of the e-cigarette industry, the mayor of Los Angeles will soon approve a measure passed by the city council to ban the practice of e-cigarette vaping in public areas.
Facebook ditches the @Facebook.com email system that nobody used
Likely pushing more focus into the mobile space and the recent messaging acquisition, Facebook is putting the email system once called Project Titan to bed and will now use simple forwarding instead.
This smart pistol only fires when in proximity to a RFID wristwatch
Definitely an interesting, if not controversial, integration of smart technology into weapons, this .22 caliber handgun requires a RFID signal in order to activate the weapon for firing.
LinkedIn finally starts fighting stalkers with member blocking feature
Definitely a useful feature when attempting to break digital ties with a disgruntled person, LinkedIn has launched a new feature on the social network that allows users to block other member profiles.
USPS planning to launch a Steve Jobs stamp in 2015
Possibly a collectors item for anyone that loves the history of Apple or Steve Jobs, the U.S. Postal Service will launch a new stamp next year that pays homage to the Apple co-founder.
Man taunting police with “Catch me if you can” Facebook post is caught
Definitely a dumb way to call more attention to yourself when already wanted by police, a Texas man posted a video online of himself breaking the law while including a taunt in the caption.
PrioVR mocap suit turns your entire body into a gaming controller
Definitely an interesting way to enhance your gaming experience, the PrioVR is a consumer version of the motion capture suit often used by developers when creating video games.
Facebook expands gender identity options on user profiles
Taking steps to work towards greater diversity on Facebook, the team that handles user profile development on Facebook has expanded gender identity roles beyond traditional male and female options.
Goodbye Time Warner Cable? Comcast to buy TWC for $45 billion
Definitely an interesting deal that will attract plenty of attention from the FCC, Comcast is expected to announce a deal tomorrow morning that will purchase Time Warner Cable entirely.
There is a Locked beer fridge in Sochi that requires a Canadian passport to open
Definitely one of the most unique ways to open a refrigerator, beer company Molson Canadian specifically designed a beer fridge that only pops open after verifying a Canadian passport.
Virgin America launches in-flight social network for business travelers
Potentially useful when traveling to a conference, Virgin America is launching support for a location-aware social network that allows professionals to connect over LinkedIn while in the air.
Chromecast can now directly stream embedded YouTube clips
Definitely ideal for anyone that uses the Google Chromecast dongle on a regular basis, the YouTube development team has added a Cast button within the YouTube player for easy streaming.
Netflix streaming speeds plummet on FiOS despite Verizon denial
Potentially an alarming situation for anyone that subscribes to both Verizon FiOS and Netflix, the average streaming speed for Netflix users has dropped by nearly 20 percent over the last month.
Man uses drone to see aerial view of fatal car crash, FAA investigates
Arguably a controversial way to use a drone, the FAA is currently investigating a Connecticut man that used a drone equipped with a high definition video camera to record a crime scene.
Google’s Olympic doodle posted in protest of Russia’s anti-gay law
Probably one of the first images that Vladimir Putin saw when booting up his computer yesterday, Google switched out the search page doodle to promote diversity in the Winter Olympics.
Beep wireless audio device operates like a Chromecast for speakers
Definitely a cool product for syncing up all the speaker systems in your home, the Beep is a music device that connects to your home's Wi-Fi network and allows users to play stored or streaming music.
Verizon denies throttling Netflix, Amazon speeds in Texas
Definitely something to keep an eye on after the recent net neutrality ruling, Verizon is on the defensive after a software engineer in Texas claimed that his FiOS connection was being throttled.
AllCast local media streaming returns on the Google Chromecast
Definitely excellent news for anyone that has a large library of stored movies and music, Android application AllCast is once again compatible with the Google Chromecast after the public SDK launch.