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About 161 articles found for 3 October 2012:

 

40 Free EA Games for Nokia Asha Handsets

Combined, these mobile games would worth around €75
by Ionut Arghire, October 3rd, 2012
 

HTC Get Started Service Coming Soon to Indian Users

It is only available in some European countries and UAE
by Cosmin Vasile, October 3rd, 2012
 

Gigabyte and Club 3D Launch 4 GB Graphics Cards

The former has a GeForce GTX 680, while the latter offers a GT 640 low profile
by Sebastian Pop, October 3rd, 2012
 

BlackBerry 10's UI Gestures Support Gets Detailed

Users will be able to operate devices through gestures alone
by Ionut Arghire, October 3rd, 2012
Sublime Games Like Starcraft Should Be Scarce, Says Cow Clicker Creator

Sublime Games Like Starcraft Should Be Scarce, Says Cow Clicker Creator

by Andrei Dumitrescu, October 3rd, 2012
The games that Zynga makes are often inspired by other titles
 

Windows 8 Secrets: Complete System Reset and Refresh

The new OS comes with tools to quickly restore settings to default
by Bogdan Popa, October 3rd, 2012
 

Sony Is Unsure of the Nintendo Wii U’s Success

The company believes Nintendo is trying to attract too many people at once
by Andrei Dobra, October 3rd, 2012
AMD’s HSA Will Likely Influence ARM – Qualcomm Joins the Group
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AMD’s HSA Will Likely Influence ARM – Qualcomm Joins the Group

Qualcomm, the most influential ARM developer, joins HSA Foundation as a founding member
by Constantin Murariu, October 3rd, 2012
Logitech Launches Harmony Touch Universal Remote

Logitech Launches Harmony Touch Universal Remote

by Sebastian Pop, October 3rd, 2012
Featuring a 2.4-inch touch display, it is compatible with 225,000 devices
 

iPhone 5 Kills Galaxy S III in Toxicity Test

Yet Apple’s original iPhone ranked the most toxic of 36 tested devices
by Filip Truta, October 3rd, 2012
 

Verizon Cuts Galaxy Nexus’ Price to $50

The company might be getting ready for the next batch of Nexus handsets
by Ionut Arghire, October 3rd, 2012
EVGA Pulls EVBot Support from GTX 680 Classified Because NVIDIA Says So

EVGA Pulls EVBot Support from GTX 680 Classified Because NVIDIA Says So

by Sebastian Pop, October 3rd, 2012
No longer shall it be possible to tune the voltages of the adapter
 

Android Grabs 52.6% of US Mobile Subscribers Market

Samsung was the leading OEM with 25.7 percent market share
by Ionut Arghire, October 3rd, 2012
 

The Real Benefits of Apple Maps Unveiled

Apple’s solution is up to five times more data efficient than Google’s
by Filip Truta, October 3rd, 2012
 

Analyst: Digital Sales Are Powering Mists of Pandaria Sales Success

Previous estimates have not taken into account digital only sales
by Andrei Dumitrescu, October 3rd, 2012
 

Samsung Galaxy S III Offers 9% Faster Browsing Performance Than iPhone 5

Claims are based on test conducted between July and September 2012
by Cosmin Vasile, October 3rd, 2012
Salma Hayek on Feminism, Being Broke in Chanel

Salma Hayek on Feminism, Being Broke in Chanel

by Elena Gorgan, October 3rd, 2012
Actress talks to Stylist about her rise to fame and the obstacles along the way
 

Max Payne 3 Gets New Hostage Negotiation DLC Pack Soon

Rockstar confirms the next add-on for the game's multiplayer mode
by Andrei Dobra, October 3rd, 2012
 

T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS $1.5 Billion Merger Approved

The new entity will retain the T-Mobile name and will be run by John Legere
by Cosmin Vasile, October 3rd, 2012
Xperia TL Product Page Emerges with Photos and Detailed Features

Xperia TL Product Page Emerges with Photos and Detailed Features

by Ionut Arghire, October 3rd, 2012
The Bond phone will soon arrive on shelves at AT&T
 

Shocker: Rovio’s “Bad Piggies” Tops iTunes Charts

Developer confirms upcoming episode titled “Flight Into The Night”
by Filip Truta, October 3rd, 2012
 

HITB2012KUL: 10 Teams from Asia to Compete in CTF for “Leet” Prizes

This year's event is dubbed Fallout Apocalypse and it focuses on nuclear facilities
by Eduard Kovacs, October 3rd, 2012
DDR4 Will Not Touch the PC Market in 2013

DDR4 Will Not Touch the PC Market in 2013

by Constantin Murariu, October 3rd, 2012
Those expecting new chipsets from Intel or AMD will be quite disappointed
 

No Carrier Logos on Nokia’s Lumia 920 and Lumia 820

Operators will be able to customize the software on these phones
by Ionut Arghire, October 3rd, 2012
 

Watch: Video Discusses How Solar Panels Work

The working principles behind harvesting the sun's power are pretty straightforward
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2012
 

President Obama Leaves His Mark on NASA's New Mars Rover

His signature is inscribed on a plaque attached to the exploration robot
by Tudor Vieru, October 3rd, 2012
Core i7 3770K World Record Beaten by ASUS ROG, 7184.3MHz Is the New High

Core i7 3770K World Record Beaten by ASUS ROG, 7184.3MHz Is the New High

by Sebastian Pop, October 3rd, 2012
Using liquid helium for cooling, the Maximus V Extreme drove the CPU to the top
 

Neapolitan Mastiff Dies While Traveling with United Airlines

The dog's owner accuses negligence, company says it wasn't their fault
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2012
 

Turkey Exhumes Ex-President over Suspected Poisoning

Turkish president Turgut Ozal's body was unearthed, 19 years after his passing
by Raluca Anghel, October 3rd, 2012
Students Win Canadian Satellite Design Challenge

Students Win Canadian Satellite Design Challenge

by Tudor Vieru, October 3rd, 2012
The first place was won by students at Concordia University
 

MSI Presents FM2-A75IA-E53 AMD Trinity MiniITX Mainboard

A full-featured board complete with USB3.0, PCI-Express x16 and automatic overclocking
by Constantin Murariu, October 3rd, 2012
 

Spotlight: The Andrea Air Purifier Uses a Living Plant to Clean the Air

Air toxins are rapidly absorbed, one's sleeping or working environment gets cleaned
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2012
Thieves in the US Go After Horse Tails

Thieves in the US Go After Horse Tails

by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2012
Their actions should be classified as animal abuse, argue most people
 

Insurance Companies to Use ESA Satellite Data for Flood Assessments

A consortium of such companies recently signed an agreement with EU officials
by Tudor Vieru, October 3rd, 2012
 

Watch: Norman the Cat Is an Eco-Warrior

This feline has much more than playing, sleeping and eating on its mind
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2012
 

FIFA 13 Review (Xbox 360)

A more unpredictable game that better captures the essence of football
by Andrei Dumitrescu, October 3rd, 2012
 

Illusionist David Blaine Sets to Face 1 Million Volts for New Stunt

Blaine plans to stand in the middle of an artificial electric storm for 72 hours
by Raluca Anghel, October 3rd, 2012
Teaser Trailer for Disney’s “The Lone Ranger” Is Here

Teaser Trailer for Disney’s “The Lone Ranger” Is Here

by Elena Gorgan, October 3rd, 2012
Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer join forces in new Gore Verbinski film
 

AOC Launches I2757FH Borderless 27” IPS Monitor with Minuscule 2mm Bezel

The new display comes with a very thin bezel and the good IQ usually associated with IPS
by Constantin Murariu, October 3rd, 2012
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 Now Available

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 Now Available

by Ionut Arghire, October 3rd, 2012
The OS comes with various new features, updated applications
 

NASA Calls for New Experiments to Be Conducted on the ISS

Scientists can submit their proposals until December 19, 2012
by Tudor Vieru, October 3rd, 2012
 

Japanese “Cuddle Club” Allows You to Literally Sleep with the Staff

At this "co-sleeping specialty shop" in Tokyo you can cuddle with the staff, for a price
by Raluca Anghel, October 3rd, 2012
 

Oil Becomes Ever More Expensive to Come By

Companies are forced by circumstances to drill in harsh conditions, explore new regions
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2012
 

Thermal Insulators Applied to James Webb Telescope's Electronics

The procedure is being carried out a NASA center in Maryland
by Tudor Vieru, October 3rd, 2012
Extent of Dried Vegetation in the US Revealed [Photo]

Extent of Dried Vegetation in the US Revealed [Photo]

by Tudor Vieru, October 3rd, 2012
NASA keeps an eye on the current drought situation from orbit
 

Obsidian's Project Eternity Will Be Built on Unity Engine

The awaited Obsidian RPG will be available on multiple platforms
by Silviu Stahie, October 3rd, 2012
 

JPL Radar Begins International Study of Volcanoes

An aircraft carrying the instrument will fly over Alaska and Japan
by Tudor Vieru, October 3rd, 2012
 

Eye-Fi Wi-Fi Memory Cards Get Cheaper, New 16GB Model Debuts

After several months of watching, the company finally takes action again
by Sebastian Pop, October 3rd, 2012
WWF Asks That Oil and Gas Company Stay Clear of the Virunga National Park

WWF Asks That Oil and Gas Company Stay Clear of the Virunga National Park

by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2012
The organization fears “a catastrophic impact on local livelihoods and the environment”
Must See: Trailer for “Disney’s Looper”

Must See: Trailer for “Disney’s Looper”

by Elena Gorgan, October 3rd, 2012
Mock trailer for “Looper” is very funny, quite smart
 

Apple Prepping iPhone 6 NFC with Microlatch Acquisition

Strategic acquisition could put Apple on pace to leverage iTunes accounts
by Filip Truta, October 3rd, 2012
 

World's First Natural Architects Discovered

Fossils of the structures they put together were discovered in a rock samples
by Tudor Vieru, October 3rd, 2012
 

16-Year-Old Kara Alongi 's Kidnapping Turns Out to Be a Hoax

Alongi 's viral desperate tweet for help distracted family members, as she ran away to NYC
by Raluca Anghel, October 3rd, 2012
 

No Plans to Make The Secret World Free-to-Play

The game can still exist under the current business model
by Andrei Dumitrescu, October 3rd, 2012
First Look at “300: Rise of an Empire”

First Look at “300: Rise of an Empire”

by Elena Gorgan, October 3rd, 2012
Sequel goes into production, cast gathers for first official photo
 

EE’s 4G LTE Service to Debut on October 30

Users can already purchase handsets compatible with the service
by Ionut Arghire, October 3rd, 2012
 

Kelloggs Promoted New Snacks in Tweet Shop

Trying to break into the snacks market, Kelloggs asked clients to Tweet about the crisps
by Raluca Anghel, October 3rd, 2012
First Poster for Jennifer Lopez’s “Parker” Is Here

First Poster for Jennifer Lopez’s “Parker” Is Here

by Elena Gorgan, October 3rd, 2012
Jason Statham returns to the kind of role he does best in new action flick
 

Facebook’s CEO Gets a Free iPhone 5 from Apple

“It's a wonderful device,” Zuckerberg said, adding that Tim Cook sent him the phone gratis
by Filip Truta, October 3rd, 2012
 

Portal Is the First Game on Steam for Linux

Left 4 Dead 2 will probably make an appearance at a later date
by Silviu Stahie, October 3rd, 2012
 

Sony Xperia AX Receives FCC Approvals

The phone packs 16GB of internal memory, twice the storage of Xperia V
by Ionut Arghire, October 3rd, 2012
 

Super Flower Launches Impressive Fanless 500W PSU with Lifetime Warranty

Lifetime warranty on a power supply unit is something extremely rare if not completely new
by Constantin Murariu, October 3rd, 2012
 

FTC Wins $163 Million in Scareware Lawsuit

The FTC took down the massive operation which duped over one million people
by Lucian Parfeni, October 3rd, 2012
Microsoft-Backed Company Sues Apple over iOS 6 App Infringement

Microsoft-Backed Company Sues Apple over iOS 6 App Infringement

by Bogdan Popa, October 3rd, 2012
The iPhone creator is accused of infringing Ameranth patents
 

PETA Congratulates Anne Hathaway on Her Wedding, Honors Her with Special Gift

The organization decides to sponsor a rescued calf in the celebrity's name
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2012
Developer and Players Are Like Parents for Resident Evil 6

Developer and Players Are Like Parents for Resident Evil 6

by Andrei Dumitrescu, October 3rd, 2012
The pair can bicker about the details but they love the game
 

Trustees Move to Block Bobbi Kristina from Whitney Houston’s Money

Court documents claim she’s surrounded by bad people, under “undue influence”
by Elena Gorgan, October 3rd, 2012
 

ATV3 Disintegrates in Earth's Upper Atmosphere

The resupply mission has successfully concluded, European officials say
by Tudor Vieru, October 3rd, 2012
 

GOG.com Might Start Selling Linux Games

Valve is not the only one interested in the Linux gaming market
by Silviu Stahie, October 3rd, 2012
Global Warming Might Keep Trees Green Even in Late Autumn

Global Warming Might Keep Trees Green Even in Late Autumn

by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2012
New environmental conditions allow leaves to stay green even in fall
 

New Meme Sweepes Through China – the Perfect Split

All the cool girls in China are doing the split – check out the photo gallery
by Raluca Anghel, October 3rd, 2012
 

Dance Troupe Performs Vertical Dance Down 30 Story Building

Dancers grabbed bypasers' attention during this year's FirstWorks Festival
by Raluca Anghel, October 3rd, 2012
 

Absolute Linux 14.0 Has Google Chrome as Default Browser

The developer has chosen to ditch Firefox and Chromium
by Silviu Stahie, October 3rd, 2012
Innovative Optical Device Could Make Your Downloads Faster

Innovative Optical Device Could Make Your Downloads Faster

by Tudor Vieru, October 3rd, 2012
The instrument uses light to carry information, rather than electrical current
 

Battlefield 3 Gets New Assignments via Premium Service

DICE will continue to support the game via more missions
by Andrei Dumitrescu, October 3rd, 2012
 

“South Park” Takes on Honey Boo Boo Child – Video

TLC’s hottest and newest star gets spoofed in “Raising the Bar”
by Elena Gorgan, October 3rd, 2012
 

Digital Copies of Resident Evil 6 Plagued by Error, Capcom Promises Fix

Those who have downloaded the game via PSN encounter problems after applying the patch
by Andrei Dobra, October 3rd, 2012
Watch: Ian Somerhalder's Favorite Green Superpower Is "Mind Control"

Watch: Ian Somerhalder's Favorite Green Superpower Is "Mind Control"

by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2012
Red carpet interviews ask stars to use their imagination, pretend to be green superheroes
 

US Faces Peanut Butter Recall Following Salmonella Outbreak

Nut company in New Mexico is argued to be responsible for 30 people getting sick
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2012
Video Shows Vicious Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj Fight on American Idol

Video Shows Vicious Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj Fight on American Idol

by Elena Gorgan, October 3rd, 2012
Leaked footage confirms the two really can’t stand each other as reported
 

Icarobatix Paramotoring Competition Video Goes Viral

Check out this fresh, colorful footage from the latest Parabatix Sky Racers competition
by Raluca Anghel, October 3rd, 2012
 

Make Ubuntu 12.04 Look Like Windows 7

A short and simple tutorial for Linux and Windows fans alike
by Silviu Stahie, October 3rd, 2012
Apple’s Reluctance to Give the iPhone 5 Some Pop Comes Back to Bite

Apple’s Reluctance to Give the iPhone 5 Some Pop Comes Back to Bite

by Filip Truta, October 3rd, 2012
Nokia picks on the iPhone 5 in the latest ad campaign featuring the Lumia 920
 

Wolf Sanctuary Faces Eviction After 25 Years of Activity

The animals here are recovering after suffering various abuses, have nowhere to go
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2012
 

Solange Knowles Releases Video for “Losing You”

Singer is back with a new sound, same fierce attitude
by Elena Gorgan, October 3rd, 2012
 

Car Flipped and Blown Away in Japan During Typhoon

Watch video of the car becoming airborne, other footage of Sunday's typhoon in Japan
by Raluca Anghel, October 3rd, 2012
 

Fastest Growing PC Company Opens Manufacturing Line in the US

No longer will all things be made in China, despite that being the headquarters' location
by Sebastian Pop, October 3rd, 2012
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 Upgrade Confirmed for October 3

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 Upgrade Confirmed for October 3

by Cosmin Vasile, October 3rd, 2012
The update is expected to be pushed through later today
 

Sony Admits That Its Developers Are Working on Next-Gen Games

Internal studios are currently focusing not just on the PlayStation 3 or PlayStation Vita
by Andrei Dobra, October 3rd, 2012
 
33 Percent of Google’s Users Ready to Switch to Microsoft’s Search Engine

33 Percent of Google’s Users Ready to Switch to Microsoft’s Search Engine

by Bogdan Popa, October 3rd, 2012
Microsoft’s Bing It On Challenge enjoy great success
 

Insane 145-Inch 8K Resolution TV Causes Much Staring (Video)

There really isn't much anyone can say that can do it justice
by Sebastian Pop, October 3rd, 2012
Asian Factory Leaks Entire iPad mini Assembly Sans PCB
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Asian Factory Leaks Entire iPad mini Assembly Sans PCB

Digitizer, LCD display, and housing all point to a smaller iPad
by Filip Truta, October 3rd, 2012
 

Virgin Mobile USA Confirmed to Offer the iPhone 5 on Prepaid

The CDMA version will be launched in the following weeks
by Cosmin Vasile, October 3rd, 2012
 

Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Finds Windows 8 Features “Puzzling”

Allen says he likes the new operating system, except for a few things
by Bogdan Popa, October 3rd, 2012
Watch: Hipster Disney Princesses, the Ironic Musical

Watch: Hipster Disney Princesses, the Ironic Musical

by Raluca Anghel, October 3rd, 2012
Snow White, Ariel, Cinderella, and Belle poke fun at artsy posers in this viral video
 

NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 675MX and 670MX Make Their First Victims

Despite the lack of loud PR, the new mobile GPUs are pulling all the cards out
by Sebastian Pop, October 3rd, 2012
 

HITB2012KUL Agenda: John Draper, Mikko Hypponen, Charlie Miller and Many Others

Some of the security experts who will take center stage at the conference in Kuala Lumpur
by Eduard Kovacs, October 3rd, 2012
 

Galaxy GTX 650 Ti Video Card Could Have 768 CUDA Cores

There may be some more GK106 versions than previously believed
by Constantin Murariu, October 3rd, 2012