Cubie, a free messaging from Taiwan centered around drawing and multimedia, has added voice calling to its service today. Calls are rolling out to all 7 million registered users in beta mode, as the app pushes beyond text and recorded voice messages. 500 Startups-backed Cubie — which raised a $1.1 million seed round last year —…
Sumatra quake reveals new seismic information By Peter Shadbolt, CNNApril 14, 2012 -- Updated 0359 GMT (1159 HKT)The latest Indonesian quake was the largest 'strike-slip' earthquake ever recordedSTORY HIGHLIGHTSSumatra quake the largest of its type ever recorded The 8.6 scale strike-slip earthquake has given new insights for seismologists The quake was so large it extended…
5 die after earthquake near Indonesia By the CNN Wire StaffApril 12, 2012 -- Updated 0859 GMT (1659 HKT) Preparing search and rescue post-quakeSTORY HIGHLIGHTSThree of the people die of heat attacks, officials say An 8.6-magnitude quake struck Wednesday It was followed by an 8.2-magnitude aftershock There were no immediate reports of major damage Are…
Preparing search and rescue post-quakeSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Four slightly injured on Simeulue Island Thailand announces evacuations along the Andaman coast An 8.2-magnitude aftershock strikes, followed by a series of smaller quakes There were no immediate reports of destruction or deaths Are you there? Send us your stories, videoJakarta, Indonesia (CNN) -- A massive earthquake struck off…
Preparing search and rescue post-quakeSTORY HIGHLIGHTSNEW: Warning center: "The threat has diminished or is over for most areas" Thailand announces evacuations along the Andaman coast An 8.2-magnitude aftershock strikes, followed by a series of smaller quakes There were no immediate reports of destruction or deaths Are you there? Send us your stories, videoJakarta, Indonesia (CNN)…
In this image made from Indonesian television TV One, people on motorcycles and cars flee after a strong earthquake hit in Aceh in Indonesia, Wednesday, April 11, 2012. A tsunami watch was issued for countries across the Indian Ocean after a large earthquake hit waters off Indonesia on Wednesday, triggering widespread panic as residents along…
In this image made from Indonesian television TV One, two women react on a street shortly after they ran out from a building when a strong earthquake hit in Aceh in Indonesia, Wednesday, April 11, 2012. A tsunami watch was issued for countries across the Indian Ocean after a large earthquake hit waters off Indonesia…
Private social networking app Path has announced today that it will be crowdsourcing the translation of its app into 20 languages: Coming soon: Path in 20 languages. Visit translate.path.com if you would like to help. bit.ly/I8Q3Vd =) — Path (@path) April 6, 2012 In a blog post, the company outlined its plans to use New…
Buy AP Photo Reprints UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council sent a strong and united message to the Syrian government and opposition on Wednesday to immediately implement proposals by international envoy Kofi Annan to end the yearlong bloodshed.A nonbinding statement approved by the 15 council members and read at a formal meeting spells…
India overtakes China as world's biggest arms importerBy Paul Armstrong, CNNMarch 21, 2012 -- Updated 0915 GMT (1715 HKT)Analysts predict India is likely to spend more than $100 billion on weapons in the next 15 years.STORY HIGHLIGHTSIndia's business accounted for 10% of the global arms market between 2007-2011 Focused on the modernization of its armed…
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