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Review: Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross release stunning breakthrough EP Special By Markos Papadatos On October 12, Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross released their eponymous debut EP, via Access Records, and it is worth more than just a passing glance.

New deal with Hellman & Friedman values SimpliSafe at $1 billion By Lisa Cumming Private equity firm Hellman & Friedman has taken a controlling interest in SimpliSafe, the company behind the popular smart home security system SimpliSafe.

'We sing when we're hurt': Sorrow, celebration at Winnie Mandela's home By AFP Soweto - Crowds of mourners flocked Monday to Winnie Mandela's home in the heart of South Africa's Soweto township, a centre of anti-apartheid resistance that remained her base decades after white rule fell.

Nathan Goshen discusses new single 'Home,' musical inspirations Special By Markos Papadatos Singer-songwriter Nathan Goshen chatted with Digital Journal about his new single "Home." He also talked the impact of technology in the music business.

Review: Nathan Goshen superb on liberating new radio single 'Home' Special By Markos Papadatos International pop star Nathan Goshen has released his new radio single, the nostalgic "Home." Digital Journal has the scoop.

Most contaminated places in the home identified By Tim Sandle Philadelphia - There's been a lot of coverage about contamination in the environment and microbial risks in hospitals, but how about your home? Two new studies highlight the dirtiest places in the typical house.

Millionaire giving away entire home for free By Owen Weldon Preston - Marco Robinson, a millionaire from England who used to sleep rough on the streets, is giving away an entire fully-furnished home for free.

What exactly is lurking in your pillow? By Tim Sandle Ever wondered what was lurking in you pillow as you drift off at night? Probably not, but you might be interested in finding out. After reading you'll end up not putting off the regular washing of your pillowcase.

Top ten asthma triggers in the home By Tim Sandle The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America have put forward the top ten triggers for asthma in the home. The information is useful for asthma sufferers or their carers for minimizing the impact.

Authorities charge teen in arson, slaying of family in California By Nathan Salant Greenwood - A Bay Area teenager was arrested Thursday and charged with killing three members of his own family, whose bodies were found in the burned-out remains of their vacation home in the Sierra foothills.

Review: Animals and murder comprise this week’s new releases Special By Sarah Gopaul This week’s releases include two first seasons that land at opposite ends of the spectrum; a buddy cop comedy from Asia; animals taking revenge; and an adorable alien outcast.

Microsoft announces there will be seven editions of Windows 10 By James Walker Ahead of its launch this summer, Microsoft has revealed what different editions of Windows 10 will be offered at release. This time around there will be six desktop builds with pricing to suit while the variant for smartphones will be "Windows 10 Mobile".

Plenty of gas in the tank for 'Furious 7' By Tim O'Brien It is nowhere near the finish line and "Furious 7" cruised in its second weekend out at the box office. It was the best second weekend total for April, too.

'Furious 7' will leave the rest in its dust By Tim O'Brien There is no question that "Furious 7" will win the weekend box office battle. In fact, there will be no battle. It will be so easy that the only thing to do is track how much it makes.

'Home' takes down 'Get Hard' By Tim O'Brien 'Home' took down the comedy duo of Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell at the box office. They made it looks easy, too. "Get Hard" is R-rated and in less theaters, but the animated flick overachieved.

Review: ‘Home’ relies on funny characters to alleviate predictable story Special By Sarah Gopaul ‘Home’ is a cute and simple animated comedy about an alien outcast who befriends an Earthling after his species invades her planet.

'Get Hard' takes on 'Home' and it should be close By Tim O'Brien When an animated movie gets released, it is usually an easy pick to win that particular weekend. But, not this time with "Home." It may win, but it will not be an easy one.

How smartphones can revolutionize the diagnosis of disease By James Walker Smartphones are revered for their huge range of capabilities, expandable via apps that use the potential of the hardware to maximum effect. One of the most intriguing possibilities being explored now is the ability to use a phone to diagnose illness.

Wirelessly charge your phone on your desk with new IKEA furniture By James Walker The Swedish furniture giant Ikea has announced that it is launching a new range of household furniture items with wireless charging functionality built in, making it easy to add power to your devices.

Family home destroyed by fire started by jar of Nutella By James Walker A warning has been issued after a family's home was devastated by a raging fire started by a Nutella jar that had been left by a window. It magnified the sun's rays and started the huge fire.

Fund for pensioner mugged outside home raises £215k in three days By James Walker A donation fund set up to help a disabled pensioner who was mugged outside his own home has drawn over £160,000 from gracious members of the public wishing to help the victim.

Christmas day sales to hit $690k a minute online By James Walker A new study has shown that rather than taking part in the festivities or helping with the cooking this Christmas, many will be taking to their phones to participate in an online shopping frenzy as the sales open throughout the big day.

100+ snakes found in home in Canada By Owen Weldon More than 100 snakes were found in a home in Canada. The garter snakes were first discovered in the basement, but they managed to make their way to other parts of the home.

Family gets $140K more for home after including cat in deal By Owen Weldon Melbourne - Last weekend a family in Australia auctioned their home off for $2,060,000 Australian dollars, but they ended up selling it for $140K more after including their cat in the deal.

Johnny Cash's boyhood home opens in Arkansas By Markos Papadatos Dyess - The grand opening of the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home took place on August 18 in Dyess, Arkansas, and hundreds of fans and friends gathered for the occasion.

Man calls for help during home invasion, gets voicemail By Eliana Robinson Port Richey - When four robbers broke into his home, a man in New Port Richey, Florida, called police and was transferred to voice mail.

Hacker targets baby monitor and tells child to 'wake up, wake up' By James Walker A stranger has hacked into a couple's camera on their baby monitor in Ohio, USA, leaving the residents feeling 'violated'.

Naked man climbs tree and tells police he is making it his home By Owen Weldon Over the weekend a 40-year-old man climbed a 40-foot pine tree in Arab, Alabama, with no clothes on. He told police that he was cleaning it up and going to make it his home.

High River couple gets new home after the flood - for free! By Paula Kirman High River - A couple in High River, Alberta, has a new home thanks to the generosity of Calgary country singer Jason Hastie and his wife Gina.

New home sales hit five-and-a-half year high in January By Reuters Sales of new U.S. single-family homes surged to a 5-1/2-year high in January, possibly easing concerns of a sharp slowdown in the housing market.

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