Google Maps celebrates 10th year

It's hard to believe that the premiere online and mobile mapping tool, Google Maps just celebrated its 10th anniversary. It was 2005 when Google Maps first went online and it has since become the de facto navigation tool for the web as well as for various mobile devices. Since then, innovation has been dramatic as Google intriduced global maps, Street View, various navigation options as well as indoor navigation and even maps of space, the ocean and previously uncharted areas.

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All-time high: Apple becomes the first US $700 Billion company

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple Inc., the world’s most valuable company, now has a market value of US $710.72 billion, which makes it the very first American company to surpass the $700 billion mark in market value. This is the first time the stock has closed above $700 billion in market value even if Apple first traded above $700 billion on November 25, 2014.

This comes weeks after Apple shattered earnings expectations behind its most profitable quarter yet where it gained US $18 billion in profits. Apple is now twice as valuable as onetime rival Microsoft, it also leads Exxon Mobil, the next most valuable company at $385.4 billion, by a very significant margin. (developing)

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Microsoft supporting Safe Internet Day with YouthSpark Hub

Today is Safer Internet Day, a day to educate, engage and inspire people to better protect themselves and others online. Microsoft is taking part by launching new interactive online safety resources for youth on the Microsoft YouthSpark Hub, including comic strips, polls and quizzes, easy safety tips and interesting facts.

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IKEA Emoticons aim to improve communication between men and women

IKEA is known for many things from DIY Billy bookcases to delicious Swedish treats and now you can add emoticons to the mix. IKEA Emoticons is an app that enables people to easily add an additional keyboard with IKEA brand icons to their smartphone. The keyboard lets people express themselves with emoji of IKEA icons, products and everyday household items. This free app is available for download in the App Store and Google Play.