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About 135 articles found for 1 October 2014:

 

In 1357, a Bunch of Pirates Stole a Dead Bishop's Treasure

The pirates stole jewelry, fine plates, gold, silver, tapestries, and even portable altars, Vatican documents reveal
by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
Advanced Android Remote Access Trojan Aimed at Hong Kong Protesters

Advanced Android Remote Access Trojan Aimed at Hong Kong Protesters

by Ionut Ilascu, October 1st, 2014
Operators offer malicious app claiming to be from Code4HK
 

Popcorn Time Lands on Jailbreak iOS

The app has become available over the Cydia platform
by Gabriela Vatu, October 1st, 2014
 

The Science of Using Red Algae to Make Clothes That Don't Stink

Researchers announce the development of antibacterial fibers impregnated with a compound extracted from red algae
by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
 

New Planets Orbit Twin Stars, Scientists Say This Makes Them Cousins

The twin stars orbited by these newly-discovered Jupiter-sized planets form a binary system, astronomers explain
by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
 

Windows 10 Preview Photo Gallery

See what's new in Microsoft's revamped OS version
by Bogdan Popa, October 1st, 2014
YouTube and Vevo to Add Age-Ratings for Videos in the UK

YouTube and Vevo to Add Age-Ratings for Videos in the UK

by Gabriela Vatu, October 1st, 2014
The two platforms will be joining a pilot seeking to protect children from age-inappropriate content
 

Tips to Revive a Stalling Showbiz Career with a Scandal

In a world where talent just doesn’t cut it anymore, celebrities are clinging at straws to stay relevant
by Elena Gorgan, October 1st, 2014
 

US NIH Awards $46M (€36M) to the BRAIN Initiative

The money will be split between 58 grants ranging from $300,000 (€237,000) to $1.9 million (€1.5 million)
by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
 

Here’s How You’ll Install Apps on the Apple Watch

Apple will offer a management tool for your other iDevices
by Filip Truta, October 1st, 2014
Brad Pitt Admits to Fighting on “Fury” Set but It Wasn’t with Shia LaBeouf

Brad Pitt Admits to Fighting on “Fury” Set but It Wasn’t with Shia LaBeouf

by Elena Gorgan, October 1st, 2014
Brad and Shia ganged up on newcomer Scott Eastwood
 

Windows 10 Preview Now Available for Download

Microsoft revealed the download links of the new OS
by Bogdan Popa, October 1st, 2014
 

iPhone 6 Could Be the First iPhone That Actually Requires a Case

The protruding camera on the back and bending fear will probably make a lot of people spring for a case
by Filip Truta, October 1st, 2014
Taylor Swift Basically Tells Vogue Country Music Wasn’t “Challenging” Enough

Taylor Swift Basically Tells Vogue Country Music Wasn’t “Challenging” Enough

by Elena Gorgan, October 1st, 2014
Taylor is coming out with a pop album, “1989”
 

Veterinary Student Stitches “I Love You” into Live Dog's Skin

The message was intended for the veterinary student's girlfriend, most likely didn't have the desired effect
by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
Student Creates 3D Printer Controlled by Raspberry Pi Mini PC

Student Creates 3D Printer Controlled by Raspberry Pi Mini PC

by Sebastian Pop, October 1st, 2014
He aptly calls it the Raspberry Pi 3D Printer
 

Ancient Space Review (PC)

The gameplay is interesting and the presentation is good
by Andrei Dumitrescu, October 1st, 2014
 

Police Mistake SpaghettiO Sauce for Meth, Jail Woman for Weeks

The woman was released after a lab confirmed that what the police thought was meth was actually SpaghettiO sauce
by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
Yes, the Sony KW1 Perfume Bottle Selfie Camera Has a Curved Sensor

Yes, the Sony KW1 Perfume Bottle Selfie Camera Has a Curved Sensor

by Alexandra Arici, October 1st, 2014
An RX1 camera with curved sensor tech might arrive soon
 

Pollution Is Causing Sea Turtles to Develop Deadly Tumors

Researchers sea say turtles develop these tumors as a result of exposure to nitrogen in urban and farm runoff
by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
Hackers Stealing Software from Game Companies Indicted

Hackers Stealing Software from Game Companies Indicted

by Ionut Ilascu, October 1st, 2014
They stole simulation software for Apache helicopter training and sensitive information from the gaming industry
 

Store Calls the Cops on Parent Bending iPhone 6 with Their Kid

Apparently, this “gate” will be hard to shake
by Filip Truta, October 1st, 2014
 

Windows 10 Could Mean Big Changes to Xbox One and Gaming on PC, Tablets, or Mobile

A new store and possibly a cloud streaming service might debut alongside the new operating system in 2015
by Andrei Dobra, October 1st, 2014
 

Watch: Great White Sharks Battle One Another in Viral Video

Shocking footage shows a large great white shark sinking its razor-sharp teeth into a much smaller opponent
by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
Windows 10 Start Menu Options Shown in New Video

Windows 10 Start Menu Options Shown in New Video

by Bogdan Popa, October 1st, 2014
Here’s what the new Start menu brings in Windows 10
Nokia 3310 Doesn’t Bend, but It Does Blend – Video

Nokia 3310 Doesn’t Bend, but It Does Blend – Video

by Cosmin Vasile, October 1st, 2014
The Finnish company joins the “Bendgate” saga
 

Up Next, Gold iPads Bloomberg

Apple hopes to spur sales through color
by Filip Truta, October 1st, 2014
 

Ford Announces Plans to Invest $25M (€20M) in Energy-Efficient Lighting

The company expects this investment to help it curb energy use by as much as 70%, cut down on its power bills
by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
 

Crytek Releases Nevada Storm Update for F2P Shooter Warface

The patch adds a couple of new maps and a lot of general gameplay improvements to the popular multiplayer shooter
by Radu Haulica, October 1st, 2014
 

Xsser mRAT, Advanced Spyware for iOS, Discovered

Found on server with Android spyware for Hong Kong protesters, Chinese government suspected for its creation
by Ionut Ilascu, October 1st, 2014
Reddit Raises $50 Million in Funding, Will Give 10% of Shares to the Community

Reddit Raises $50 Million in Funding, Will Give 10% of Shares to the Community

by Gabriela Vatu, October 1st, 2014
Reddit wants to hire more people and build more features
 

The Truth About Working at Apple (Until 2:00 A.M. Every Day)

Former managers detail the stressful times they had at Apple
by Filip Truta, October 1st, 2014
 

FEAR Online Launches on Steam on October 17, Join Open Beta Starting October 8

The free-to-play horror first-person shooter offers an assortment of cooperative missions for players to tackle together
by Radu Haulica, October 1st, 2014
 

Waterless Washing Machine Uses Polymer Beads to Clean Your Clothes

Such innovative washing machines are currently being used by customers in the UK's commercial laundry sector
by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
Microsoft: Windows 7 Was a Toyota Prius, Windows 10 Is Now a Tesla

Microsoft: Windows 7 Was a Toyota Prius, Windows 10 Is Now a Tesla

by Bogdan Popa, October 1st, 2014
Redmond claims that Windows 10 is a greatly improved version of Windows 7, coming with lots of features for the desktop
 

Adobe Could Offer Photoshop on Linux, They Just Don't Want To

If the Photoshop suite can run on Chromebook, it can also be made to run on a regular Linux distribution
by Silviu Stahie, October 1st, 2014
 

Germany Orders Google to Change the Way It Collects Data Across Services Under Privacy Policy

Germany wants Google to find a better balance between collecting user data and respecting their privacy
by Gabriela Vatu, October 1st, 2014
Affordable LG F60 Announced with 4G LTE and Android KitKat in Tow

Affordable LG F60 Announced with 4G LTE and Android KitKat in Tow

by Cosmin Vasile, October 1st, 2014
It will go on sale this week in Europe, Asia and Americas
 

Sony Releases PlayStation TV Features Trailer

The microconsole is coming to North America on October 14 and to Europe on November 14, with a large library of games
by Radu Haulica, October 1st, 2014
Microsoft Releases Windows Phone 10 Teaser

Microsoft Releases Windows Phone 10 Teaser

by Bogdan Popa, October 1st, 2014
A preview version of the next smartphone OS will be released in early 2015, Microsoft said yesterday
 

iOS 8 Breaks WiFi for Some Users

Problem extends to multiple versions of iPhones and iPads
by Filip Truta, October 1st, 2014
 

Watch: This Is How Much of Your Brain You Use on Any Given Day

Video debunks widespread belief that us humans only use about 10% of our brain power when going about business as usual
by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
WWE 2K15's MyCareer Mode Is What Fans Have Been Waiting for All Along

WWE 2K15's MyCareer Mode Is What Fans Have Been Waiting for All Along

by Radu Haulica, October 1st, 2014
The feature allows players to start from training and end up as WrestleMania, Monday Night Raw and SmackDown stars
 

Photo of the Day: The Earth's Navel Is a Frightening Sight

This positively stunning photo of a freakishly massive hole in the ground might just give you a brain bleed
by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
High Risk Vulnerability Patched in Joomla

High Risk Vulnerability Patched in Joomla

by Ionut Ilascu, October 1st, 2014
Certain conditions have to be met for a successful attack
 

Windows 10 “Continuum” Revealed in Official Video

Switch from laptop to tablet with just one tap
by Bogdan Popa, October 1st, 2014
Tetris Will Become Epic Sci-Fi Film at the Hands of Mortal Kombat Movie Makers

Tetris Will Become Epic Sci-Fi Film at the Hands of Mortal Kombat Movie Makers

by Radu Haulica, October 1st, 2014
The most likely headline is "One brick to clear them all"
 

Google Faces Tough Times in Europe Antitrust Case

The incoming European Commissioner for digital economy and society, Günther Oettinger, is not a big fan of Google
by Gabriela Vatu, October 1st, 2014
 

Windows 10 System Requirements

The company says that Windows 10 requirements will be the same as on Windows 8, so all PCs should be able to run it
by Bogdan Popa, October 1st, 2014
6-Meter Tall 3D Printer Can Build Houses Out of Regular Soil – Video

6-Meter Tall 3D Printer Can Build Houses Out of Regular Soil – Video

by Sebastian Pop, October 1st, 2014
With this, even struggling countries will get better homes
 

Apple Watch Screen Becomes Smaller in Tweaked Official Video

Clip edited to reflect reality, casts doubt on other promos
by Filip Truta, October 1st, 2014
Panasonic Toughbook CF-LX3 Is as Light as an Ultrabook, Launches in the UK

Panasonic Toughbook CF-LX3 Is as Light as an Ultrabook, Launches in the UK

by Alexandra Arici, October 1st, 2014
The rugged machine launches internationally
 

Warning: Some iOS 8 Keyboards Are Keyloggers

You basically agree to send keystrokes to a server
by Filip Truta, October 1st, 2014
 

Authentication Needed in Voice-Controlled Technology

Smart devices could be abused through voice commands
by Ionut Ilascu, October 1st, 2014
New SSDs from SanDisk Come in Standard, mSATA and M.2 Forms

New SSDs from SanDisk Come in Standard, mSATA and M.2 Forms

by Sebastian Pop, October 1st, 2014
They all use nCache 2.0 and triple-level cell NAND
 

Ice Loss in Antarctica Is Messing Up Earth's Gravity

The shrinking of ice sheet covering West Antarctica between 2009 and 2012 caused a dip in the local gravity field
by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
Liam Hemsworth on Miley Cyrus: There's No Bad Blood

Liam Hemsworth on Miley Cyrus: There's No Bad Blood

by Dragos Rusu, October 1st, 2014
The actor dispels rumors about his former fiancée
 

How to Download Windows 10 Preview

Microsoft is making the build available as part of the Windows Insider Program that kicks off today on its official page
by Bogdan Popa, October 1st, 2014
 

Ubisoft Wants to Expand Profiler and Humanize NPCs in Watch Dogs 2

The developer is experimenting with increasing the expressivity of in-game descriptions in order to enhance immersion
by Radu Haulica, October 1st, 2014
 

OS X Yosemite Just Around the Corner, Needs Apps Now

Mac App Store now accepting OS X 10.10 app submissions
by Filip Truta, October 1st, 2014
New 3D Printing Pen That Uses Light to Harden Ink Released

New 3D Printing Pen That Uses Light to Harden Ink Released

by Sebastian Pop, October 1st, 2014
The ink is actually liquid resin used in stereolithography
 

“Twilight” Is Officially Coming Back, on Facebook [NYT]

Lionsgate and Summit keep the franchise alive with short film competition, with the participation of Stephenie Meyer
by Elena Gorgan, October 1st, 2014
First Ebola Case in the US Confirmed by the CDC

First Ebola Case in the US Confirmed by the CDC

by Laura Sinpetru, October 1st, 2014
The patient diagnosed with Ebola was admitted to hospital on September 28, was put in isolation shortly after