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About 94 articles found for 1 April 2013:

 

Genetics Makes Some People Despise Workout Sessions

Researchers claim genetics influences a person's feelings towards going to the gym
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2013
 

One Monthly Aspirin Lowers Cancer Risk by 22%

Head and neck cancer are the ones aspirin is most successful in keeping at bay
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2013
A Roundup of Google’s 2013 April Fools’ Pranks

A Roundup of Google’s 2013 April Fools’ Pranks

by Lucian Parfeni, April 1st, 2013
Google outdid itself this year, if not in quality at least in quantity
 

Black Bears Are Making a Comeback in Nevada, Study Finds

Conservation efforts are paying off, the Wildlife Conservation Society says
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2013
 

Sony Xperia Dogo Emerges in UAProf

Four device models appear confirmed: C5502 / C5503 / M36h / SO-04E
by Ionut Arghire, April 1st, 2013
StarCraft 15-Year Anniversary Celebrated by Blizzard with In-Game Event

StarCraft 15-Year Anniversary Celebrated by Blizzard with In-Game Event

by Andrei Dobra, April 1st, 2013
Play a multiplayer match and unlock different rewards
 

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy’s Album Causes Quite a Stir

“Little French Songs” is out today, keeps people guessing and talking
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2013
Meat-Allergy Inducing Ticks to Be Released by PETA in Northeastern US

Meat-Allergy Inducing Ticks to Be Released by PETA in Northeastern US

by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2013
The organization says people bitten by these ticks will no longer consume meat
 

New USB 3.0 Dock Doesn't Need a PC to Clone HDDs/SSDs

It can still connect to PCs though, if users want to use it that way
by Sebastian Pop, April 1st, 2013
 

Reddit Photo Reveals the Difference Between Nerds and Hipsters

The social groups pretty much share the same taste in clothes and eyewear
by Raluca Anghel, April 1st, 2013
Internet Explorer Leads the Browser World with More than Half of the Market

Internet Explorer Leads the Browser World with More than Half of the Market

by Bogdan Popa, April 1st, 2013
Microsoft’s in-house browser remains the top choice worldwide
 

ASUS Releases P9X79-E WS Motherboard with Seven PCI Express Slots

It is one of the few platforms that can sustain 4-way multi-GPU card graphics
by Sebastian Pop, April 1st, 2013
$338M (€264M) Powerball Winner Pays Rent for Neighbors on His Block

$338M (€264M) Powerball Winner Pays Rent for Neighbors on His Block

by Raluca Anghel, April 1st, 2013
Pedro Quezada aims to cover at least one month's rent
 

Picture of the Day: Polar Bear Floats Past Kremlin

Police intervene, rescue the polar bear from the ice flow it was stranded on
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2013
 

NVIDIA Releases GeForce 700M Family of Laptop GPUs

The strongest three chips are called GT 750M, GT 745M and GT 740M
by Sebastian Pop, April 1st, 2013
 

Chris Brown Talks Rihanna Abuse with Matt Lauer – Video

Brown promotes new single on The Today Show, Twitter reacts violently
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2013
Thief Smashes Through Glass Door in Shopping Center – Video

Thief Smashes Through Glass Door in Shopping Center – Video

by Raluca Anghel, April 1st, 2013
A man robbing a handbag is knocked out as he tries to escape from an Australian mall
 

Giant Panda Living at National Zoo Is Artificially Inseminated

Mei Xiang and Tian Tian refused to mate, zoo keepers took matters into their own hands
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2013
 

Viral of the Day: Time Traveler in 1938 Film Caught with Cell Phone

Conspiracy theorists, get your tinfoil hats: here’s proof time traveling is possible
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2013
 

Update Released for 8-Inch Archos 80 Cobalt Tablet

The new firmware fixes a couple of problems that might be grating
by Sebastian Pop, April 1st, 2013
Windows Remains the Dominant Operating System Despite Sharp Criticism

Windows Remains the Dominant Operating System Despite Sharp Criticism

by Bogdan Popa, April 1st, 2013
Microsoft’s OS is currently installed on 91.89 percent of computers worldwide
 

Foxconn Workers Are Jumping from Buildings Again Updated

The reported reason is reduced orders from electronics vendors
by Filip Truta, April 1st, 2013
 

Velox V55 and Slim S55 SSDs Released by Silicon Power

Both lines are made of 2.5-inch drives and have capacities of up to 240 GB
by Sebastian Pop, April 1st, 2013
Pattycake, Beloved New York-Born Gorilla, Dies at 40

Pattycake, Beloved New York-Born Gorilla, Dies at 40

by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2013
The gorilla was suffering with chronic cardiac issues, zoo keepers explain
 

New Strain of Bird Flu Kills Two Men in China

A third individual reportedly finds herself in the hospital, is in a critical condition
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2013
 

Justin Bieber to Be Prosecuted for Spitting in Neighbor’s Face

DA thinks pop star has been acting out, is en route to destruction
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2013
 

Pastor Slams Religious Right During Obama Easter Service

Dr. Luis Leon speaks about social rights for minorities in the "good old days"
by Raluca Anghel, April 1st, 2013
New Character Posters for “The Great Gatsby” Are Here

New Character Posters for “The Great Gatsby” Are Here

by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2013
Baz Lurhmann’s newest film will premiere at Cannes 2013, be in 3D
 

5 Soldiers Die After Helicopter Crashes in South Africa's Krueger National Park

The South African soldiers were out looking for poachers when the accident occurred
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2013
 

HTC Intros Desire P in Taiwan

A low- to mid-level smartphone for the vendor’s homeland market
by Ionut Arghire, April 1st, 2013
 

Michael Dell Threatens to Leave Dell with Financial Black Hole Bloomberg

He wants guarantees that he will keep his position in case the buyout doesn't go his way
by Sebastian Pop, April 1st, 2013
World of Warcraft Noblegarden In-Game Event Starts Today, April 1

World of Warcraft Noblegarden In-Game Event Starts Today, April 1

by Andrei Dobra, April 1st, 2013
Get into the Easter spirit and earn special rewards
 

Huawei Ascend G510 Goes on Pre-Order in India

The Android smartphone features a price tag of Rs. 10,990 ($203 / 159 Euro)
by Ionut Arghire, April 1st, 2013
 

Nicki Minaj Gets into Twitter Feud with Devin Velez

American Idol contestant says judges were to blame for his elimination, Nicki disagrees
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2013
DARPA's New Robotic Hand Mimics Complex Human Moves [NYT]

DARPA's New Robotic Hand Mimics Complex Human Moves [NYT]

by Sebastian Pop, April 1st, 2013
They can't do everything yet, but visible progress has been achieved
 

Texas DA Killed in His Home Along with His Wife

Police believe that DA Mike McLelland has been targeted by a criminal organization
by Raluca Anghel, April 1st, 2013
 

Eurocom Intros Panther 7N Super Laptop with Two Xeon CPUs

It pairs a couple of Intel CPUs with NVIDIA professional graphics
by Sebastian Pop, April 1st, 2013
95-Car Pile-up in Virginia Claims Three Lives on Easter Sunday

95-Car Pile-up in Virginia Claims Three Lives on Easter Sunday

by Raluca Anghel, April 1st, 2013
Fog caused 17 crashes on the I-77, near the North Carolina border
 

Signed Beatles Album Sells for $290,500 (€227,112)

“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” goes under the hammer, surpasses expectations
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2013
Galaxy S 4 Listed for Pre-Order in Portugal at €689.99

Galaxy S 4 Listed for Pre-Order in Portugal at €689.99

by Ionut Arghire, April 1st, 2013
The 16GB variant is available for reservations, both in Black and White
 

Mice Can Cough, Researchers Find

The rodents can be used to develop cough syrups, other similar medicines
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2013
 

Joan Rivers Slams Ann Curry: Oh, Just Shut Up!

Comedienne talks The Today Show debacle, says Curry is also to be blamed
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2013
 

Massive Supercomputer, Roadrunner, Dies Young

What was the fastest supercomputer five years ago is getting dismantled
by Sebastian Pop, April 1st, 2013
Samsung Galaxy Express Launches in Finland for €400/$510

Samsung Galaxy Express Launches in Finland for €400/$510

by Cosmin Vasile, April 1st, 2013
The smartphone was released in Germany about 10 days ago
AMD: NVIDIA Is Bitter over Losing Sony PS4 Deal
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AMD: NVIDIA Is Bitter over Losing Sony PS4 Deal

That is why the company has been dismissive of the console lately
by Sebastian Pop, April 1st, 2013
Linux Kernel 3.9 RC5 Released, Linus Torvalds Says Final Version Due in a Few Weeks

Linux Kernel 3.9 RC5 Released, Linus Torvalds Says Final Version Due in a Few Weeks

by Silviu Stahie, April 1st, 2013
The newest 3.9 branch has received the fifth Release Candidate
 

Mekhi Phifer Marries Reshelet Barnes

Actor ties the knot with longtime girlfriend in gorgeous and intimate ceremony
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2013
 

Major Oil Spill Hits the Town of Mayflower, Central Arkansas

ExxonMobil pipeline breaks, leaks thousands of gallons of oil in central Arkansas
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2013