Monthly Archives: April 2014

Google Trying to Trademark the Word “Glass”

Google Glass is really, desperately attempting trademark the word glass. Google has submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. It failed to meet the criteria in order to be trademarked. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office stated that trademarking …

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Baby Volcanic Island Eats Its Older Neighbor

As a seafloor volcano continues to erupt in a remote part of the Pacific Ocean, a newborn island has swallowed its neighbor whole, images from space show.

In November 2013, a baby volcanic island rose from the sea out of …

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The New Battle In The TV Market. Apple, Amazon, and Google in The Warzone

Apparently, the expansion of the market TV has not reached its peak yet. For some moment, I thought the TV market had arrived to an ending battle when the use of cable TV was already in the majority of homes …

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#1 Florida Falls Out of the Tournament

When the Final Four match-ups were first revealed, the UConn vs Florida game seemed to heavily favor the gators. Many were ready to write them in for the championship game simply based on regular season accolades. In addition, Florida was …

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Game of Thrones is Returning Tonight for Fourth Season Premiere

After nearly a year of waiting winter is coming yet again and I’ll be at work wishing I was watching what’s left of the Stark, Lannister, Baratheon, and Targaryen houses battle for the Iron Throne. Viewers have seen a lot …

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Faster Wi-Fi Speeds?

Earlier this week, Qualcomm announced plans for new technology that could triple Wi-Fi speeds in homes, offices, and public networks. As of now Wi-Fi can only sere one device at a time, cycling quickly among different users. This creates slower …

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The “Godfather” of House Music Frankie Knuckles Dies at the Age of 59

DJ Frankie Knuckles who was the pioneer of house music died on Monday at the age of 59. Knuckles was also known as a legendary producer and remixer.

Knuckles will be missed by many including me. I thought he was …

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Final Four Weekend is in Full Swing in Arlington, Texas

With April beginning, the last round of the NCAA March Madness tournament, known as the “Final Four”, has finally arrived! As people rue their busted brackets, they move toward placing bets on which team will win it all.  This year, …

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Bank’s CEO Got His Biggest Paycheck in Six Years Goldman’s Blankfein Awarded $23 Million for Work in 2013

Goldman Sachs Group Inc delivered its top executive his biggest paycheck in six years. Lloyd Blankfein, Goldman’s chairman and CEO, received $23 million in salary and bonus for his 2013 performance. He is also eligible to earn another $6 million …

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A Couple Was Murdered After Their Facebook Relationship Status Was Changed

Police say China Barber and Gus Bennett were victims in double murder-suicide. Barber’s estranged husband allegedly shot them, then himself. Bennett had updated his relationship status on Facebook days before the shooting.

 

Bennett, 20-year-old China Barber and Barber’s estranged …

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