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Inventions that were going to change the world 鈥� but didn鈥檛 Every new invention is supposed to be the "next big thing" 鈥� and some are. The cellphone, the PC, the plane: all inventions that revolutionized the way we live our lives and far surpassed their initial hype. But some inventions don't quite measure up to the fanfare that precedes their release. These end up in the scrap bin of history. Check out what inventions we all though would revolutionize our world... but only ended up on this website list.
Google shares, buoyed by strong ad traffic, soar above $1,000Google saw its shares hit $1007.40 on Friday morning 鈥� a record for the Mountain View company.聽
Nexus 5 debuted 鈥� for a hot minute 鈥� on Google Play (GOOG) storeThe long-rumored Google (GOOG) smart phone Nexus 5 had a brief moment in the spotlight when it was accidentally shown on the Google Play store website Thursday, further fueling rumors about the release of the new phone.
Elon Musk is now the proud owner of James Bond's submarine carMusk says he will install a Tesla drivetrain in the sub car, and 'try to make it transform for real.'聽
Does the iPhone 5S have a sensor problem?At least one analyst thinks that sensor issues on the iPhone 5S could have something to do with new hardware.聽
For users 13 to 17, Facebook is now a much freer placeFacebook is allowing young users to post text and photos publicly for the first time.聽
Windows 8.1 鈥� out now 鈥� re-starts the Microsoft OSAfter Windows 8 flummoxed some customers with its tablet/PC hybrid design, Microsoft answered with Windows 8.1, an update that addressed customer complaints while keeping an eye to the multi-tasking ability of tablets.
Facebook pulls back privacy curtain on teen postsFacebook announced yesterday that teen users will be able to share posts publicly. That's good news for youth celebrities and teens involved in social activism, but also raises privacy concerns.
Apple 'spaceship' campus gets nod from Cupertino city councilApple Campus 2, otherwise known as the 'spaceship,' will land in 2016.聽
BlackBerry, long ailing, could be target of Cerberus bidCerberus Capital Management is interested in acquiring BlackBerry, according to Bloomberg.聽
iPhone 5C supply orders cut: reportDoes an order cut from Apple signify the beginning of the end of the cheery, colorful iPhone 5C?
Sony plays a smart game with Smart Watch 2, Experia Z1, and UltraNot to be outdone by tech rivals Samsung and Apple, Sony released three new smart devices Tuesday in hopes of snagging a piece of the wearable tech and phablet market.
Tablets get a seat at the moviesSecond screens have long been de rigeur for TV viewing, but programs like Disney's 'Little Mermaid' tablet activities are bringing them to movie theaters as well.
The new Twitter Direct Message feature may not be that newOn Tuesday, some Twitter users noticed they could enable a feature that let any of their followers send them Direct Messages. A cool feature, to be sure, but not as newfangled as some have made it out to be.
Ubisoft says Watch Dogs will be delayed until the spring of 2014'As we got closer to release ... it became clear to us that we needed to take the extra time to polish,' a Ubisoft rep says of the highly-anticipated Watch Dogs.聽
Apple confirms Oct. 22 iPad event, amid spate of rumorsApple will hold an iPad event on Oct. 22. The company has only seven words to say to the rumor mill: "we still have a lot to cover."
Google to use people's recommendations, pictures in advertisementsStarting Nov. 11, your face and words could pop up in advertisements on Google.
Nest Protect reinvents the 'unloved' smoke alarmThe second device from Nest Labs takes on the smoke and carbon monoxide detector and creates an alarm set for the 21st century. But does price affect the innovation?
Weeks after launch, iPhone 5S hit with 'blue screen of death' complaintsIn related news, a new study indicates that apps on the iPhone 5S crash much more frequently than apps on the iPhone 5 or 5C.聽
No more hiding: Facebook makes every account searchableFacebook announced the retirement of a security feature that allowed users to remove their name from Facebook search, sparking concerns among users and privacy advocates.