Apple Store layouts can now be trademarked in Europe
The European Court of Justice has ruled that Apple Store layouts are distinctive enough to be a trademark, giving the company the all-clear to apply for the same protection it has in the U.S..
The FDA wants drug companies to tweet about side effects
According to new social media guidelines set out by the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S., any promotion of a drug on Twitter must be accompanied by information about its side effects.
Chrome and Firefox developers add virtual reality support
Ready to browse Amazon products in an immersive, 3D room? Experimental builds of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox have added virtual reality capabilities that offer a glimpse of the future.
Apple calls time on Aperture, says Photos for OS X is the future
Ever since Apple unveiled its new Photos app at WWDC the writing has been on the wall for Aperture, and now the company has confirmed it is ceasing development on the professional software package.
Binge TV watching is seriously bad for your health, says new study
Researchers in Spain find a higher mortality rate amongst those who spend more time sat in front of their televisions, and it's significantly more damaging than working at a computer.
Chicago’s new sensor network works like a fitness tracker for the city
Where's the quietest part of town? And where's the sunniest spot to eat lunch? A new Chicago project called the Array Of Things is designed to constantly monitor the city and report back its findings.
U.S. government bans drones from all national parks
The use of drones has already been banned in several national parks, and now NPS Director Jonathan Jarvis has signed an order preventing them from being flown in all of the parks across the U.S..
Do we have Tim Cook to thank for the iPad mini?
A profile published in the New York Times throws some new light on Tim Cook and his history with Apple, including the origins of the iPad mini and his role in the development of the iWatch.
The Vessyl smart cup tracks everything you drink
The latest household smart device has arrived in the form of the Vessyl, an intelligent cup (complete with app) that regulates your drinking and can keep you hydrated throughout the day.
New pictures give us our best look yet at the iPhone 6
If you're looking to avoid spoilers about what Apple has in store for the next iPhone, don't click through — we've got images that show the front and back of two new handsets coming this fall.
Seven years on, @everyword finishes tweeting the dictionary
Since November 2007 the @everyword Twitter account has been tweeting out every word from the dictionary in order, gaining over 100k followers along the way, and has now accomplished its mission.
Android TV will focus on online media and games
We're expecting to see Google's latest take on the future of television later this month, and a new report reveals some interesting nuggets of information about what to expect when it arrives.
