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Canon Announces EOS Rebel T2i

Canon-EOS-Rebel-T2iCanon has made an announcement, showing off its EOS Rebel T2i that will take its place atop the company's Rebel line of lower-cost digital SLR cameras.

This 18-megapixel powerhouse is the beneficiary of a lot of trickle-down from Canon's twice-as-expensive EOS 7D camera.

Two Soft Drinks a Day Increases the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer by 87%

Pancreatic-CancerA study was led by the University of Minnesota has suggested that people who drink two or more sweetened soft drinks a week have a much higher risk of pancreatic cancer, an unusual but deadly cancer.

The study is reported to follow some 60,000 people in Singapore for 14 years. The conclusions were fetched using data from the Singapore Chinese Health Study at the National University of Singapore, which is a broad, long-term project on cancer.

"Crossover Impreza" All Set to be Launched by Subaru at Geneva Show

Subaru is all set to launch its Crossover Impreza XV hatchback, modeled with off-roader style body cladding. The vehicle will be publicly rolled out next month at the Geneva show.

The company has described that XV as being equipped with "new crossover styling", which includes a new front grille and wheel arches, in addition to roof rails and a roof spoiler. Also, the vehicle will boast contrasting color panels.

Fierce Demands Being Made to Change "Flawed" Climate Panel

Fierce Demands Being Made to Change The team of skeptics demanding that the UN authority on climate change should be changed and reformed, as one after the other flaws are exposed in reports shared by the International Panel on Climate Change, has now been joined by prominent and highly renowned scientist.

Samsung Unveils S2 Michael Jackson Gold Hard Drive

Samsung Unveils S2 Michael Jackson Gold Hard DriveAs a tribute to the iconic King of Pop, giant electronics firm Samsung has unveiled the S2 Gold external hard drive, which proudly sports his image on the drive.

TCS Website Hacked, Key Software Firms Now Concerned About Safety

TCS Website Hacked, Key Software Firms Now Concerned About SafetyIt seems that the hacking of official and major websites is on a rapid rise. Another major hack has come to light, and this time it is not a Government site, but that of Tata Consultancy Services, the Indian IT giant. The hacking has spurred much concern among other software companies.

Weakening of Funds' Demand Leads to Slip in Japanese Bank Lending in January

Weakening of Funds' Demand Leads to Slip in Japanese Bank Lending in January

Official figures have confirmed that during the month of January, Japanese bank lending managed to record its biggest yearly fall in over four long years, as firms struggling with spare output capacity and a gloomy economic outlook did not encourage borrowing for capital investment.