Your watercooler cheat sheet
Good morning! Here’s what you need to know.
- Facebook is taking its rivalry with Twitter to another level. Facebook is working on incorporating the #hashtag, one of Twitter’s
most iconic markers, into its service by using the symbol as a way to group conversations. - Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S4 at an event Thursday night in New York. The S4 will feature a 5 inch screen, run Android 4.2.2 “Jelly Bean,” and will be a feature rich device. Price and release dates have not been announced as of yet.
- On the heels of a report a few weeks ago about a baby being “functionally cured” of HIV, a new study by researchers at the Institute Pasteur indicate that this same result could be attained for 10 percent of patients.
- Americans live far more dangerously than our European counterparts. When it comes to texting and driving, we hold the top spot.
- According to a report out of Detroit, GM is planning to build an entry level Corvette in mid to late 2015. An entry-level Corvette would have a less powerful 5.3-liter V8 engine, and lack a number of features found in the Stingray such as automatic climate control.
Bonus
Katy Perry has reportedly inked a $2 million book deal for an autobiography.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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