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About 120 articles found for 3 October 2014:

Thousands of Undocumented Mountains Found on the Global Seafloor

Thousands of Undocumented Mountains Found on the Global Seafloor

by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2014
Scientists create new map of the world's seafloor, say it's twice as accurate as the one put together 2 decades ago
 

How Ibuprofen Is Kind of like an Anti-Aging Cream for Lungs

New investigation finds ibuprofen can lower the inflammation that lungs experience with age, boost immune response
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2014
 

Teeny Tiny Horse Stands Just 22 Inches (56 Centimeters) Tall

The adorable horse, named Acer, lives with his owner at a farm in Essex, UK, is smaller than your average dog
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2014
 

iOS 8 Battery Test Indicates Apple May Need to Fix Something

Test indicates that power management may need a tweak
by Filip Truta, October 3rd, 2014
 

This Chair Will Hug You When Nobody Else Wants To

Japanese inventors create chair shaped like a human giant doll that can hug the lonely people resting in it
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2014
Man in Australia Adopts Orphaned Wallaby Joey

Man in Australia Adopts Orphaned Wallaby Joey

by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2014
The joey's mom was hit by a car, Taronga Zoo employee Matt Dea is now its father for all intents and purposes
 

Dude Spends Two Years Gluing Seashells to His Home

Just to put things into perspective, it need be said that the house covers 1,500 square meters (16,145 square feet)
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2014
Spammers Dupe with Email About Unread Facebook Message Deletion

Spammers Dupe with Email About Unread Facebook Message Deletion

by Ionut Ilascu, October 3rd, 2014
Message may apper legitimate to untrained eyes
Windows 10 and DirectX 12 Will Greatly Help the Xbox One

Windows 10 and DirectX 12 Will Greatly Help the Xbox One

by Radu Haulica, October 3rd, 2014
The new Direct3D API together with the new unity mantra will be a boon for all of Microsoft's platforms
 

NetWorx Review – Monitor Network Traffic and Test Connectivity

Free app that collects network info and integrates practical features to test performance and fix connectivity issues
by Elena Opris, October 3rd, 2014
APT (Advanced Package Tool) 1.0.9.2 Fixes a Few Regressions and Problems

APT (Advanced Package Tool) 1.0.9.2 Fixes a Few Regressions and Problems

by Silviu Stahie, October 3rd, 2014
The latest APT package can be downloaded from Softpedia
 

Eric Schmidt: Data Is Much Safer with Google, than with Apple

Following Celebgate, Schmidt points out Google hasn't had a data breach in years and says Tim Cook got it wrong
by Gabriela Vatu, October 3rd, 2014
3D Printed Robotic Arm Can Control Other Robots – Video

3D Printed Robotic Arm Can Control Other Robots – Video

by Sebastian Pop, October 3rd, 2014
Called the ROBOPuppet, but puppeteer might have fit better
The Evil Within Gets Minimum System Requirements, Still Needs Powerful Specs

The Evil Within Gets Minimum System Requirements, Still Needs Powerful Specs

by Andrei Dobra, October 3rd, 2014
Bethesda lists the bare minimum to enjoy the new game
 

Virtual Goat Absolves You of Your Sins, Takes Them to the Wilderness

The eScapegoat app recreates the Biblical ritual during which a priest would transfer people's sins onto a goat
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2014
 

Mariah Carey Is a Mess of a Diva: Drinking Heavily, Going into Trances, Not Listening to Reason

Insiders spill the beans to the tabloids, paint the most unflattering picture ever of the famous singer
by Elena Gorgan, October 3rd, 2014
Prince Charles to Become Prince Regent As the Queen's Health Is Fading

Prince Charles to Become Prince Regent As the Queen's Health Is Fading

by Dragos Rusu, October 3rd, 2014
The Palace has begun looking into the “Regency Act” already
 

Woman Uses Potato as Contraceptive, the Darn Spud Grows Roots Inside Her

The 22-year-old woman says her mother told her that inserting a potato in her body would prevent a pregnancy
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2014
VLC for Windows 8.1 Receives Major Update, Windows Phone Version Almost Ready

VLC for Windows 8.1 Receives Major Update, Windows Phone Version Almost Ready

by Bogdan Popa, October 3rd, 2014
A new version of the app is now in the Windows Store
Lightworks Professional Video Editing Solution 12.0 Arrives on Linux

Lightworks Professional Video Editing Solution 12.0 Arrives on Linux

by Silviu Stahie, October 3rd, 2014
This is the best non-linear editing app on Linux
 

A Bunch of Pigs Are Helping Restore a Nature Reserve in the UK

The pigs are now full-time employees of the country's Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, their job is to eat
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2014
Physician Waiting for Apple Watch 2, Says Current One Is No Medical Tool

Physician Waiting for Apple Watch 2, Says Current One Is No Medical Tool

by Filip Truta, October 3rd, 2014
Robert Pearl, M.D. offers his take on the new device
 

Microsoft Details Ridley's Scott Involvement in the Creation of Halo: Nightfall

The live-action mini-series will debut alongside Halo: The Master Chief Collection, headed to Xbox One this November
by Radu Haulica, October 3rd, 2014
 

World's First Clean Coal Plant Becomes Operational in Canada

The facility promises to capture most of the carbon dioxide it produces, keep it from entering the planet's atmosphere
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2014
Kim Dotcom Parts Ways with Baboom, the Music Service He Helped Grow

Kim Dotcom Parts Ways with Baboom, the Music Service He Helped Grow

by Gabriela Vatu, October 3rd, 2014
Dotcom doesn't want his name to damage the service
Microsoft: Windows Phone 10 Preview to Launch in Early 2015

Microsoft: Windows Phone 10 Preview to Launch in Early 2015

by Bogdan Popa, October 3rd, 2014
Joe Belfiore confirms that a preview will be released in a few months, as the focus is currently on PCs
 

Google Takes on Internet of Things, Publishes Physical Web Standard

Google's standard could help IoT devices use the same standard which should make things easier for users
by Gabriela Vatu, October 3rd, 2014
Despite Bending Rumors, iPhone 6 Plus Shows Stronger Demand than iPhone 6

Despite Bending Rumors, iPhone 6 Plus Shows Stronger Demand than iPhone 6

by Filip Truta, October 3rd, 2014
Foxconn has been tapped for extra orders, sources say
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Screenshots Showcase Amazing Visuals

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Screenshots Showcase Amazing Visuals

by Radu Haulica, October 3rd, 2014
The role-playing game is coming out on February 24, 2015
This Lenovo Yoga 10+ HD Clone Aims to Help Students with Dyslexia

This Lenovo Yoga 10+ HD Clone Aims to Help Students with Dyslexia

by Alexandra Arici, October 3rd, 2014
The educational tablet has a noble goal
 

19th-Century Fetus Was Operated on While in Its Mother's Womb

Researchers say the fetus' head was dissected in several places, its arms were cut off from the rest of the body
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2014
Amazon Base Kindle 2014, Fire HD 6 and 7 Tablets Start Shipping Out to Customers

Amazon Base Kindle 2014, Fire HD 6 and 7 Tablets Start Shipping Out to Customers

by Alexandra Arici, October 3rd, 2014
The new Amazon products will reach users soon enough
 

How to Log in Ubuntu Without Knowing the Password

This is a very useful method to employ if you forget your password and need access to the operating system
by Silviu Stahie, October 3rd, 2014
 

Windows 10 Registry Hack Reveals Next Preview Builds

Small registry tweak enables users to see upcoming testing versions of Windows 10, but all options are locked
by Bogdan Popa, October 3rd, 2014
 

Super Cool App Turns Android Smartphones into Cosmic Ray Detectors

“The apps basically transform the phone into a high-energy particle detector,” explains physicist Justin Vandenbroucke
by Laura Sinpetru, October 3rd, 2014
“Tom and Jerry” Is Racist, Amazon Warns Fans

“Tom and Jerry” Is Racist, Amazon Warns Fans

by Elena Gorgan, October 3rd, 2014
Is political correctness getting out of hand? Many think so
Final Fantasy XV Director Addresses "One Button Gameplay" Concerns

Final Fantasy XV Director Addresses "One Button Gameplay" Concerns

by Radu Haulica, October 3rd, 2014
The game won't play itself, player input is still crucial
Software Defined Perimeter Still Undefeated After 14 Days of Hackathon

Software Defined Perimeter Still Undefeated After 14 Days of Hackathon

by Ionut Ilascu, October 3rd, 2014
Competition continues after almost 11 million attempts fail