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About 123 articles found for 1 February 2012:

 

AMD Readies 2 New FX-Series Processors, Also Prepares FX-8150 WOX CPU

The FX-6200 and FX-4170 CPUs are also available for pre-order
by Sorin Nita, February 1st, 2012
 

Mobilicity Cuts Prices on Samsung Nexus S and Galaxy Mini

The smartphones will be available for $300 and $130, respectively
by Cosmin Vasile, February 1st, 2012
 

Kim Kardashian Dyes Her Hair

Reality star is getting ready for spring, boasts about it on Twitter
by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
Tectonic Plates Can Drive Biodiversity

Tectonic Plates Can Drive Biodiversity

by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
This was discovered following a study of the Mediterranean Basin
 

Sofia Vergara Is Most Desirable Woman of 2012

AskMen names the hottest 99 women right now, and Sofia takes the crown
by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
 

Firaxis’ Sid Meier Believes Graphics Are a Two-Edged Sword for Gaming

Development in mechanics has lagged behind that of game engines
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 1st, 2012
Tips to Get a Body like Kate Beckinsale in “Underworld”

Tips to Get a Body like Kate Beckinsale in “Underworld”

by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
Personal trainer Ramona Braganza reveals details of Kate's workout routine
 

Prototype 2 Delayed on PC, Console Versions Get Upgraded to Radnet Edition

Extra goodies are coming to console owners that get new copies of Prototype 2
by Andrei Dobra, February 1st, 2012
 

Samsung GT-P3100 and GT-P5100 Tablets in the Works

They both showed up in the certification database of the Wi-Fi Alliance
by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
 

Nokia Lumia 710 Now Available at Rogers for $255 Off-Contract

The smartphone goes on sale one week earlier than expected
by Cosmin Vasile, February 1st, 2012
Jenna Fischer Embraces Her Post-Pregnancy Figure

Jenna Fischer Embraces Her Post-Pregnancy Figure

by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
“The Office” star says she's in no rush to lose the pregnancy weight
 

Panasonic Says iPads Are Not Good for Hospitals

Company cites study that found tablets to be too fragile for hospitals, clinics etc.
by Filip Truta, February 1st, 2012
 

Pirate Bay Switches .se Domain to Avoid Seizure

The site now redirects to thepiratebay.se rather than the regular thepiratebay.org
by Lucian Parfeni, February 1st, 2012
 

Office 15 Won’t Sport the Metro UI on Windows 8

It will be released with a load of touch optimizations, nonetheless
by Ionut Arghire, February 1st, 2012
Verizon Casio G’Zone Commando Receiving Major Update, Gets Push-to-Talk Capabilities

Verizon Casio G’Zone Commando Receiving Major Update, Gets Push-to-Talk Capabilities

by Cosmin Vasile, February 1st, 2012
The update is delivered OTA (over the air) in stages
 

JAXA Gets Approval for Hayabusa 2

This will be the country's second sample-return mission
by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
 

AT&T Rolls Out Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread for Samsung Infuse 4G

The upgrade is only available through tethered side loading
by Cosmin Vasile, February 1st, 2012
 

This May Be Samsung's Windows 8 Tablet SoC, Exynos 5450

There is little information available on it, but speculations abound nevertheless
by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
Reaching Life's Mass Limit Took 24 Million Generations

Reaching Life's Mass Limit Took 24 Million Generations

by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
 

Snooki Is Pregnant, Says Star

Tabloid claims pint-sized reality star is about to drop the bomb on the world
by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
 

Spinning Water Tanks Explain Large-Scale Fluid Dynamics

Researchers take a simplistic, yet revealing approach to conducting experiments
by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
 

Professors: TinKode Is an Ace in Security, but Flunked IT Basics

It turns out that grey hat operations are not tolerated by the authorities
by Eduard Kovacs, February 1st, 2012
 

DVDO Air Is a Wireless HD Video Streamer

Can handle both 2D and 3D video and may be mounted on a wall if needed
by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
New Camera-Equipped iPod nano 7G Photos Emerge

New Camera-Equipped iPod nano 7G Photos Emerge

by Filip Truta, February 1st, 2012
Not the most credible of rumors, but you never know
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Nebula Sports the Face of a Man

The object is located relatively close to the solar system
by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
 

Ironically, HDD Shortage Boosted Seagate's Finances

Even though everyone was afraid of the opposite, Seagate actually benefited
by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
 

Seagate GoFlex Thunderbolt Adapter Hits Retail

GoFlex external drives can become up to 20 times faster
by Sorin Nita, February 1st, 2012
 

Reese Witherspoon Burns Justin Bieber

Star of original “Fear” jokes about Bieber's hopes for a remake
by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
 

NASA Releases Sector 33 App for iPhone and iPad

Become an air traffic controller, learn math and gain engineering skills
by Filip Truta, February 1st, 2012
As HDTV Sales Decline, Sharp Cuts Production in Half at Osaka Plant

As HDTV Sales Decline, Sharp Cuts Production in Half at Osaka Plant

by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
It is thinking of changing its facility into one that makes higher-resolution panels
 

Researcher Finds XSS Flaws in Java, Nero and Sun Websites

The hacker known as "longrifle0x" unveils other websites that contain serious flaws
by Eduard Kovacs, February 1st, 2012
 

Samsung Also Preps Series 7 Smart Station Monitors

They, too, will be available starting next month, March 2012
by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
 

Chemical in Tomatoes Fights Cancer

The compound was shown to be effective against prostate cancer
by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
Samsung, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic and Others Seek Bond with Olympus

Samsung, Sony, Fujifilm, Panasonic and Others Seek Bond with Olympus

by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
Olympus sought as partner because it is an established maker of medical equipment
 

New in Kinect for Windows SDK 1.0

The development kit arrives along with commercial hardware
by Ionut Arghire, February 1st, 2012
New Yorkers Get to See Three Not-Men Flying

New Yorkers Get to See Three Not-Men Flying

by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
Stunned pedestrians are treated to the sight of an aerial ballet of sorts
 

Amazon Web Services (AWS) SDK for Windows Phone Arrives in Beta

Allows developers to easily port apps from Android or other OSes to Windows Phone
by Ionut Arghire, February 1st, 2012
 

Three Ways Apple Could Conquer the Living Room

Analyst Gene Munster says Apple has already tapped a supplier to build the product
by Filip Truta, February 1st, 2012
 

New Episode in Itanium Saga Sees Oracle Lose in a Move Against HP

The company isn't allowed to back out of its deal to support Itanium chips
by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
 

Thunderbird 10 Adds Built-in Web Search

The latest update to the email client comes with several fixes and improvements
by Lucian Parfeni, February 1st, 2012
Nokia’s Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 in New Zealand in March

Nokia’s Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 in New Zealand in March

by Ionut Arghire, February 1st, 2012
The handset vendor confirmed these Windows Phones' availability
 

Posting on Facebook Could Lead to Job Loss

A theoretical debates pits various individual rights against each other
by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
 

LaCie 5big Office Series NAS Device Revealed

It is supposed to act as a long-term centralized storage solution for small businesses
by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
 

Adele Confirms Grammys 2012 Performance

Singer takes to her Twitter to break the amazing news to fans
by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
Flying People in New York City: “Chronicle” Viral

Flying People in New York City: “Chronicle” Viral

by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
New clip boosts interest in teen flick dropping this week
 

Fujitsu Readies First SSD Offering, SandForce Meets Micron NAND

Asia-Pacific region is the only area where they are slated to sell, for now
by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
 

Kinect for Windows Hardware and SDK 1.0 Released

Microsoft and its partners launched Kinect for Windows hardware in 12 countries
by Ionut Arghire, February 1st, 2012
 

New Mechanism Driving Brain Aging Discovered

The study was carried out by experts in the United Kingdom
by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
Firefox 10 Extended Support Release Promises One Year of Updates

Firefox 10 Extended Support Release Promises One Year of Updates

by Lucian Parfeni, February 1st, 2012
The release is aimed at companies and organizations
 

Stem Cells Could Help Crack Hepatitis C Mystery

Researchers say they can reproduce liver cells in cultures
by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
 

Liam Neeson Is a “Classic Hero” Because Hollywood Favors Cute Boys

Director Joe Carnahan explains how Neeson became the man to see for action films
by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
 

DEFT Linux 7 Is Based on Lubuntu 11.10

The distro has support for USB 3 and Linux kernel 3.0
by Marius Nestor, February 1st, 2012
 

Microsoft Moves Against Google’s Privacy Policy Changes

Claims that its products offer the security and reliability users are looking for
by Ionut Arghire, February 1st, 2012
Organizers: This Super Bowl Is the Most Technologically Secure in History

Organizers: This Super Bowl Is the Most Technologically Secure in History

by Eduard Kovacs, February 1st, 2012
The security measures seem to be taken out of a James Bond movie
Final Cut Pro Becomes Relevant Again, Producers Say

Final Cut Pro Becomes Relevant Again, Producers Say

by Filip Truta, February 1st, 2012
Apple’s “significant” 10.0.3 update prompts trainers to announce new courses
 

Rihanna Is Helping Katy Perry Get Over Divorce

Heartbroken after divorce from Russell Brand, Katy turns to friends for help
by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
 

Final Cut Pro X Multicam Editing Tips and Tricks

Apple posts knowledge-base article on leveraging the new Multicam ability in FCP X
by Filip Truta, February 1st, 2012
Russia Proposes New Phobos-Bound, Sample-Return Mission

Russia Proposes New Phobos-Bound, Sample-Return Mission

by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
RosCosmos appears to have some sort of fascination with the moon
 

4GB DDR3 Memory Modules Cost $16.5/12.65 Euro, Prices Stabilize

After well over a year of tumult, the RAM market is settling, though still uneasy
by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
 

Explosive Super Bowl Teaser for “The Avengers”

New clips shows a brief glimpse of the villains that will attack Earth
by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
 

Sunspot Formation Explained via New Theory

The phenomenon is still mysterious, despite years of research
by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
Counterclank Stays on Android Market, Symantec Gives More Explanations

Counterclank Stays on Android Market, Symantec Gives More Explanations

by Eduard Kovacs, February 1st, 2012
Find out what the apps really do and then decide if they're malicious or not
 

Firefox 10 Is Here, New Features Rundown

The latest Firefox comes with add-on compatibility by default and a Fullscreen API
by Lucian Parfeni, February 1st, 2012
 

SSX Has Online Pass, Doesn’t Prevent Access to Multiplayer Mode

The online pass just prevents players from getting extra in-game credits
by Andrei Dobra, February 1st, 2012
 

Samsung Prepares Series 5 ULTRA Ultrabooks

They will lack solid state drives and Intel Core i7 CPUs at launch
by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
Liquid Lasers Detect Mutations Leading to Cancer

Liquid Lasers Detect Mutations Leading to Cancer

by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
The innovative devices can easily identify dangerous genes
 

The Truth About ACTA and the Inaccurate Protest Arguments

ACTA is certainly bad, but many arguments are highly exaggerated
by Eduard Kovacs, February 1st, 2012
 

Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Abdul Fired from X Factor USA

Only Simon Cowell and LA Reid are still on the judges panel
by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
 

Deciphering Words from Brain Activity

This approach could help people who are unable to speak
by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
 

Maingear Adopts AMD's Radeon HD 7950, Gaming Desktops Rejoice

New graphics card secures the support of another major custom desktop vendor
by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
Watch: “Why Stop Now” Busta Ryhmes ft. Chris Brown

Watch: “Why Stop Now” Busta Ryhmes ft. Chris Brown

by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
Dramatic new video sees the two join forces again – to amazing results
 

Group Calls on Apple to “Make the iPhone 5 Ethically”

People are convinced Apple could do more to ensure worker safety in Chinese factories
by Filip Truta, February 1st, 2012
 

Christian Bale Talks “Anarchist” Batman, Heath Ledger

Actor dishes details on “The Dark Knight Rises” in new interview
by Elena Gorgan, February 1st, 2012
 

Mass Production of Toshiba 55-Inch 4K2K 3D TVs Kicks Off, No Glasses Needed

The official launch will be this quarter, but the price will be quite high
by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
Firefox 10 for Android Now Available for Download

Firefox 10 for Android Now Available for Download

by Ionut Arghire, February 1st, 2012
The application brings better Sync set-up, a variety of bug fixes
 

Galactic Wind Made of Different Chemicals than the Solar System

The conclusion belongs to a new study conducted by the IBEX probe
by Tudor Vieru, February 1st, 2012
 

About Firefox 10 for Mac OS X

Fixes Java-related crash, Growl notifications may still not work properly
by Filip Truta, February 1st, 2012
 

HIS Also Outs Radeon HD 7950 Graphics Card

The graphics card is available right now for $469.99 (359 EUR)
by Sorin Nita, February 1st, 2012
 

Samsung Builds Netbook for Kids, NC110-Pororo

It should start selling on February 6, 2012, albeit only in South Korea
by Sebastian Pop, February 1st, 2012
Image of BlackBerry 10-Based London Emerges

Image of BlackBerry 10-Based London Emerges

by Ionut Arghire, February 1st, 2012
It is expected to pack a 1.5GHz dual-core application processor