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Mobile World
LG Optimus L3 II Dual and Optimus L7 II Dual Now Available in India
Both smartphones can be purchased via Indian retailer Infibeam
by Cosmin Vasile, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
MWC 2013: A Quick Look at Nexus 4’s Wireless Charger
LG to Launch Optimus L3 II, L5 II, L7 II at MWC 2013
Ubuntu Tips and Tricks
How to Transfer Files from Ubuntu to Android
A simple and easy to follow tutorial with screenshots!
by Marius Nestor, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
How to Install the Ubuntu Phone OS Dynamic Wallpaper on Ubuntu
How to Install LibreOffice 4 on Ubuntu 12.10 and 12.04
Security Blog
Beware of Bogus “Your PayPal Account Was Deleted” Notifications
Cybercriminals are trying to lure users to a fake PayPal login page
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
APT.BaneChant Trojan Used to Target Middle East and Central Asia Governments
LinkedIn Fixes XSS and CSRF Flaws in “Investors” Page and “Add Connections” Feature
Green
The European Parliament Approves Ship Recycling Fund
Ships will from now on be recycled in environmentally friendly facilities
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Pharmaceutical Pollution Now Said to Affect Streams Worldwide
Scientists Use Trees to Make Recyclable Solar Cells
Music, Film & TV Blog
Viral of the Day: Honest Trailer for “Jurassic Park 3D”
“Spielberg’s last truly awesome popcorn flick before becoming an old sap”
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Viral of the Day: Honest Trailer for “Skyfall”
Viral of the Day: Honest Trailer for “Inception”
Picture of the Day: Underground Owls in Florida Hang Around Their Burrow
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
These birds nest in the underground, are active during daytime
Green/Eco Blog
Green/Eco Blog
Fastest Human-Powered Submarine to Be Built by Students at the University of Warwick
The students hope to break the previous 8.08 mph (roughly 13 kph) record
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Ryan Gosling Wants Farmers to Treat Cows in a More Humane Manner
World's Largest Solar-Powered Boat Readies for Trans-Atlantic Trip
Health
Exhaled Breath Works Much like a Fingerprint, Scientists Say
Because of this, exhaled breath might help doctors detect illness
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Bald Men Have an Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Star-Shaped Cataract Developed by Man Who Got Punched in the Eye
Mobile Games
SHADOWGUN: DeadZone 2.0 for Android Brings New Maps, Weapons and More
The game supports 8 new languages, has a special Tutorial mode for rookies
by Ionut Arghire, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Instagram for Android Is One Year Old, Has over 50 Million Users
Angry Birds Friends Coming Soon to Android
Behavior/Humans
Happy Marriages Can Be Detrimental to One's Health, Study Finds
People who are happily married tend to eat more, eventually gain weight
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: Unibrow Discrimination Is Real, Social Experiment Proves
Sea Lion Learns to Dance, Keeps the Beat – Video
Green
Most US Republicans Want the Government to Tackle Climate Change
Poll finds Republicans in the US do want fossil fuels to be phased out
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
World's Largest Solar-Powered Boat Readies for Trans-Atlantic Trip
2013's Allergy Season in the US Expected to Be the Worst One Yet
Post-Attack Tasks Are Just as Important as Mitigating an Active Attack, Experts Say
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
Solutionary Director of Research Robert Kraus shares some insight
Security
Mobile World
Nokia Lumia 720 Arrives at O2 UK
Launched in Black and Red, it sports a price tag of £299.99 on PAYG
by Ionut Arghire, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Nokia Catwalk to Be Unveiled on May 15 – Report
HERE Drive Beta, Maps and Transit Get Updated on Windows Phone 8
Music, Film & TV Blog
“Only God Forgives” Red Band Trailer: You Wanna Fight?
Ryan Gosling reunites with “Drive” director Nicolas Winding Refn for new film
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
“Only God Forgives” Teaser: It’s Time to Meet the Devil
“Only God Forgives” Poster Is Extremely Graphic, Bloody
Security Blog
Kaspersky Starts Publishing Virus Calendar Wallpapers for 2013
Cool background plus some interesting security events from the past
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Password Security: Russians Most Cautious, Mexicans Least Concerned – Infographic
ESET Expert Pierre-Marc Bureau Talks About Mac Malware – Video
Xbox
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Uprising DLC Is Official, Gets Full Details, Video
Four new maps and one new Zombies experience is coming to the shooter
by Andrei Dobra, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Next Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 DLC Leaked, Is Called Uprising
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Microtransactions Coming to PC on April 12
Security
In 92% of Attacks ZIP Files Are Used to Deliver Malware, FireEye Study Finds
The security firm has released its H2 2012 Advanced Threat Report
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
SaaS CAs Are More Secure Than Internal CAs, GlobalSign Study Finds
Link Found Between Wiper Malware Targeting South Korea and Whois Hacker Team
HTC One Arrives at Rogers in Canada on April 19
by Ionut Arghire, April 4th, 2013
The carrier officially confirmed the handset'’s upcoming release
Mobile World
Mobile World
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HTC First Now Official, Will Arrive at AT&T on April 12
The handset is already available for pre-order at the wireless carrier
by Ionut Arghire, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Facebook Home for Android Goes Official
Angry Birds Friends Coming Soon to Android
Google News
Blink Will Land in Chrome 28 Soon, but Bigger Changes Will Have to Wait
The first version of Blink, largely identical to WebKit, will land in Chrome 28
by Lucian Parfeni, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Opera Is Dead, Desktop Browser Replaced with Chromium, WebKit on Mobile
Google I/O 2013 Predictions - Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, Nexus 7.8, Nexus 5, Moto X, Google Glass
Music, Film & TV Blog
hot
New Trailer for “The Great Gatsby” with Beyonce’s Amy Winehouse Cover
Segments by Lana del Rey, Florence + The Machine are also included
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
“The Great Gatsby” Gets 2 New TV Spots
Beyonce Covers Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black” for “The Great Gatsby” OST
Oddiverse Blog
Burglars Caught on Tape While Resident Is Asleep on the Couch – Video
The intruders searched the house for one hour and a half
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Thief Smashes Through Glass Door in Shopping Center – Video
“Bumbling Burglar” Trips, Falls During Unsuccessful Break-in
Oddiverse Blog
Man Moves Out of the Way, Lets Home Run Hit Girlfriend – Video
The incident took place during the St. Louis Cardinals - Arizona Diamondbacks game
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Rutgers Fires Abusive Coach Mike Rice over Practice Video
Doug Gottlieb Apologizes over “White Man's Perspective” on NCAA Joke
Listen: Snoop Dogg and Miley Cyrus, “Ashtrays and Heartbreaks”
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
Surprising collaboration hits the net, is actually pretty neat
Music, Film & TV Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
Richie Sambora Drops Out of Bon Jovi Tour for Personal Issues
Money and attitude, not drugs are behind rocker’s recent decision
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Maroon 5 Plans Late Summer Tour with Kelly Clarkson
Lil Wayne Says He’s “More than Good” After Hospitalization – Video
Music, Film & TV Blog
First Look at “Carrie” Remake – Video
Kimberly Peirce directs, with Chloe Moretz and Julianne Moore as leads
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
“Evil Dead 2” Is Already in the Works
“Evil Dead” Premieres at SXSW 2013, Crowd Goes Wild
Oddiverse Blog
Carnival Triumph Moored, Man Falling Overboard As Ship Drifted Off Still Missing
Carnival reps note that no other employees have been injured
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Man Overboard as Carnival Ship Breaks Loose from Harbor, Search Mission Launched
12 Carnival Cruises Canceled over Mechanical Issues
Technology Blog
Gesture Control Used Even by LED Keychain Lights Now
It was about time something bizarre came out to flummox everyone
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
LED Cuckoo Clock Is Modern and Won't Chirp All Night
3D Printed Skeletons, the Latest Use for CT Scans
Music, Film & TV Blog
Beyonce Is Fierce, Multiplied in First Pepsi Ad “Mirrors” – Video
“Embrace the past but live for now,” diva says in the commercial
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Beyonce Covers Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black” for “The Great Gatsby” OST
Beyonce Shows Support for Gay Marriage – Photo
AT&T Officially Details the Jelly Bean Upgrade for LG Optimus G
by Ionut Arghire, April 4th, 2013
The new software brings along support for Isis Mobile Wallet
Mobile OS
Systems
Intel NUC Ultra-Small PC with Haswell Core i5 CPU on the Way
An Ivy Bridge-based model is in the works as well, such as it is
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Fanless Embedded System Released by Axiomtek
New Fanless PC Cases Released by Akasa
Google News
Real Time Package Delivery Tracking in Google Now As It Evolves into Your Personal Assistant
Google Now is slowly becoming the most important tool Google is building
by Lucian Parfeni, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Opera Is Dead, Desktop Browser Replaced with Chromium, WebKit on Mobile
Google I/O 2013 Predictions - Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, Nexus 7.8, Nexus 5, Moto X, Google Glass
Oddiverse Blog
Vegan Flips Out: Restaurant Refuses Discount After He Brings His Own Pasta
Jack Litsky was charged for a custom meal at a New Jersey restaurant
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Reddit Olive Garden Full Discount Receipt Dubbed Fake
LA Restaurant Shames Costumers Who Miss Reservations on Twitter
Security Blog
PostgreSQL 9.2.4, 9.1.9, 9.0.13 and 8.4.17 Released to Address Security Holes
A total of 5 vulnerabilities have been fixed in the latest versions
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
PostgreSQL 9.2.3, 9.1.8, 9.0.12, 8.4.16, and 8.3.23 Released to Address DOS Bug
Details of Java 7 Issue Published After Oracle Refuses to Treat It as a Vulnerability
Games
Download Now Crysis 3 Patch 1.3 on PC, PS3, Xbox 360
The new update brings plenty of multiplatform and specific improvements
by Andrei Dobra, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
CryEngine 3 GDC 2013 Trailer Shows Off 14 New Projects
Download Now Free GeForce Experience App 1.1 with Support for BioShock Infinite, More
Spammers Use Google Translate to Evade Spam Filters
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
Experts from McAfee and Barracuda Labs have analyzed the campaign
Security Blog
Green/Eco Blog
Adélie Penguins Benefit from Climate Change
As the ice fields recede, this species experiences a boost in its population
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
World's Largest Solar-Powered Boat Readies for Trans-Atlantic Trip
Watch: Meet the 4 Explorers Set to Travel to the North Pole Later This Month
Oddiverse
One Hiker Found Safe in California Canyon, Rescuers Look for Second Teen
18-year-old Kyndall Jack has not been found as of yet
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Seffner, Florida Sinkhole Video Emerges, Shows Extent of Depression
Man Overboard as Carnival Ship Breaks Loose from Harbor, Search Mission Launched
Music, Film & TV Blog
“Grown Ups 2” Gets Trailer, Cameo from Taylor Lautner
The sequel no one asked for is dropping in theaters on July 12
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
“Pineapple Express 2” Trailer Is Viral for “This Is the End”
Red Band Trailer for Michael Bay’s “Pain & Gain” Is Out, Absolutely Hilarious
Game reviews
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BattleBlock Theater Review (Xbox 360)
Does this new puzzle platformer impress or should it be booed off stage?
by Andrei Dobra, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Tomb Raider Review (PC)
The Bridge Review (PC)
Security Blog
Yahoo Japan and Japanese Web Portal Goo Hacked
Goo locked 100,000 user accounts after detecting unauthorized logins
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Instawallet Hacked, Mt. Gox Hit by Major DDOS Attack
Prosecutors in Aaron Swartz Case Received Threats, Had Their Accounts Hacked
3Doodler 3D Printing Pen Finishes with $2.3 Million Funding
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
That's quite a way beyond the $30,000 that the designers hoped for
Technology Blog
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Space
Images of Curiosity's Parachute Still Flapping in the Wind on Mars
The Parachute helped slow down the rover during its descent
by Lucian Parfeni, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Mega Appoints Full Time CEO, Boasts About 2.5 Million Users
A Recent Mega Flood Swept Away a Huge Portion of Mars' Surface 1,000 Km, 620 Miles Long
Green
hot
“Keystone XL Pipeline, We Do Not Want You,” Ian Somerhalder Says
Spills like the one in Arkansas will become a common sight if the pipeline is built
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Birds Drenched in Oil Start Showing Up in Arkansas
Major Oil Spill Hits the Town of Mayflower, Central Arkansas
Oddiverse Blog
Seffner, Florida Sinkhole Video Emerges, Shows Extent of Depression
The clip was shot by a worker who lowered a pole into the house, attaching a camera to it
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Shocking CCTV Video Reveals How Massive Sinkhole Swallows Man in China
New Florida Sinkhole Opens Up in Seffner – Photo
Photo & Video Cameras
Samsung Galaxy Camera: First to Get Platinum UL Environment Certification
It is almost completely recyclable and has an energy-efficient recharger
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Panasonic Lumix GF6, the New Wi-Fi Camera According to Taiwan Certifiers
Wi-Fi Only Sony Xperia Tablet Z Approved by FCC
Security Blog
North Korean News Website and Its Twitter Account Hacked by Anonymous
It's the same website from which hackers have stolen 15,000 user credentials
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Anonymous Hackers Sit on 15,000 User Records from North Korean Site Uriminzokkiri
Link Found Between Wiper Malware Targeting South Korea and Whois Hacker Team
DJ Megatron’s Killer Gets 21 Years in Prison [AP]
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
22-year-old man robbed and killed the BET DJ almost two years ago
Music, Film & TV Blog
Technology Blog
Samsung Galaxy Camera Wi-Fi Edition Now in US for $449.99 / 450 Euro
The photo and video capture device can finally be bought with no data plan
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
New Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Is a Medical Hub
Samsung Galaxy Camera Selling from The Source
Oddiverse Blog
Kayakers Paddle Surrounded by Lava, Near Active Volcano in Hawaii – Video
Pedro Oliva, Chris Korbulic and Ben Stookesberry are featured in a TV show in Brazil
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
911 Dispatcher Sends Mom for the Rescue in Kayaking Incident
Bass Angler Catches Two Fish While One Tries to Swallow the Other
Mobile World
TELUS Confirms HTC One Arrives on April 19
The smartphone will soon be available for pre-order
by Cosmin Vasile, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
HTC One Full Specs Rundown: 4.7’’ Screen, 4MP BSI Camera, Snapdragon 600
HTC One Arriving in Canada at TELUS, Bell, Rogers, and Virgin Mobile
Music, Film & TV Blog
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NBC Confirms Jay Leno Is Out, Jimmy Fallon Takes Over
Leno leaves The Tonight Show in spring 2014, network says
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Kim Kardashian Does Jay Leno, Says Only Bullies Would Call a Pregnant Woman Fat
Jay Leno Mocks Rumors That He’s Leaving NBC in Monolog – Video
Science Blog
Watch: Unibrow Discrimination Is Real, Social Experiment Proves
Mark Rober shows people tend to talk more to those who have two eyebrows instead of one
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Sea Lion Learns to Dance, Keeps the Beat – Video
Mice Can Cough, Researchers Find
ASUS Releases Android 4.2 Update for Transformer Pad Infinity Tablet
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
The Jelly Bean operating system will allow for multi-user sign-in, among other things
Technology Blog
Oddiverse Blog
Attacker in Brooklyn Robbery Caught for Wearing Shirt with Nickname on It
Former St. Francis student Aidan Folan's hoodie had his fraternity markings on it
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
West Virginia Sheriff Fatally Shot While Eating Lunch Outside Courthouse
Thief Smashes Through Glass Door in Shopping Center – Video
Music, Film & TV Blog
Bill O’Reilly Explodes on Laura Ingraham over “Thump the Bible” – Video
Fellow Conservatives get into heated discussion on gay marriage
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Bill O’Reilly’s Divorce Turns Nasty: Custody Battle Rages On, He Wants Marriage Annulled
CBS Issues “Amazing Race” Apology to War Veterans
Advisories
DHS Warns Organizations of Telephony Denial-of-Service Attacks
Such attacks are used by fraudsters in extortion schemes
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Hackers Launch DDOS Attack Against Spamhaus (Updated)
Website of Raspberry Pi Foundation Disrupted by DDOS Attack
Technology Blog
Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE Up for Pre-Order
It won't be out for some time yet, but that doesn't mean everything is dead on its end
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
First ARM Cortex-A57 64-Bit Processor Taped Out
Update Released for 8-Inch Archos 80 Cobalt Tablet
Security Fixes and Improvements
MIT to Improve Cyber Security to Protect Itself Against DDOS Attacks
Take a look at the new policies that will be implemented by the institute
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
MIT Website Hacked for Second Time in Memory of Aaron Swartz
OpLastResort: Anonymous Hacks US Department of State, Investment Firm
Samsung and Best Buy Set Up 1,400 Samsung Experience Shops
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
Samsung really wants to sell its products all over the place, and it needs outlets
Technology & Gadgets
Science Blog
Russian Billionaire Wants to Turn People Into Immortal Cyborgs
Dmitry Itskov is working on a tight schedule as the deadline for this project is 2045
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Robots with No Brains Group Together in Swarms Just like Animals
Robobees Might One Day Replace Real Ones
Oddiverse
West Virginia Sheriff Fatally Shot While Eating Lunch Outside Courthouse
Police have detained the gunman, he has been shot and has incurred serious wounds
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
L.A. Jail Brawl at Twin Towers Facility Leaves Four Injured
Mountain Man: Survivalist Burglar Arrested in Utah
Beauty
Hayden Panettiere Photos Confirm Surgery Rumors
Star hits the beach with boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko, tabloids are having a field day
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Vicki Gunvalson of The Real Housewives of Orange County Shows Off Her New Face – Video
Naomi Watts Talks Plastic Surgery: Never Say Never
Open Source Software
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LibreOffice 4.0.2 Final Available for Download
A new and improved LibreOffice suite was announced by The Document Foundation
by Silviu Stahie, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Pear OS 7 Server Has Been Officially Released
Superb Pear Linux 7 OS Is Based on Ubuntu 12.10, Without Unity or GNOME
Games
hot
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Uprising DLC Gets Leaked Details, Description
The add-on includes four new maps and a special zombie experience
by Andrei Dobra, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Microtransactions Coming to PC on April 12
Only Ten Big Games Can Be Launched in One Year, Says Jade Raymond
The Confusion Continues: Retailers Selling Windows RT as Windows 8
by Bogdan Popa, April 4th, 2013
Some Windows RT devices are listed as Windows 8-compatible
Windows
Data Breaches
University of Florida Warns over 14,000 Individuals of Possible Identity Theft
An employee sold their details to an identity theft ring
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Users Warned About UK National Lottery Scams
UK’s GCHQ Stores Passwords Without Encrypting Them [Updated]
Celebrity News
Publicist Denies Daddy Yankee Gay Rumors
Social media is responsible for spreading lies again, rep says
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Viral of the Day: Magic Johnson’s Son E.J. Steps Out with Boyfriend
Freddie Mercury Dressed Up Princess Diana in Drag to Go to Gay Bar
Hacking News
hot
Instawallet Hacked, Mt. Gox Hit by Major DDOS Attack
Bitcoin services once again targeted by cybercriminals
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Android Trojan Used in Attacks Against Tibetan and Uyghur Activists
McDonald’s South Korea Website Defaced by Turkish Hackers
Virus alerts
APT.BaneChant Trojan Used to Target Middle East and Central Asia Governments
FireEye experts have analyzed an interesting piece of malware
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Malware Alert: You Are Invited to Our Wedding
Hijacked Yahoo Accounts Used to Advertise Shady Diets, Spread Android Malware
Mobile World
BlackBerry Z10 Goes on Sale in Portugal for €590/$755
The smartphone is now available via major carrier TMN
by Cosmin Vasile, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Bell Drops Price on BlackBerry Z10, Now Available for $140/€105
BlackBerry Z10 Coming Soon to WIND Mobile and Mobilicity
First Teaser for “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” Is Here
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
Full trailer premieres on April 14, at the MTV Movie Awards 2013
Music, Film & TV Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
Tom Hanks Tears Up During Nora Ephron Tribute
“Lucky Guy” debuts at Manhattan’s Broadhurst Theatre, includes touching tribute
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Tom Hanks Drops by Stephen Colbert, Gets on Matt Damon’s Nerves
Watch: Tom Hanks Slam Poem About “Full House”
Oddiverse
Man Overboard as Carnival Ship Breaks Loose from Harbor, Search Mission Launched
The Carnival Triumph is thrown to sea by strong winds
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
12 Carnival Cruises Canceled over Mechanical Issues
Legend Is Carnival Cruises' Third Ship to Experience Technical Difficulties
Photo & Video Cameras
Smallest and Lightest Digital Camera Released by Canon
Canon EOS 100D, an ultraportable item for travelers
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Panasonic Lumix GF6, the New Wi-Fi Camera According to Taiwan Certifiers
Wi-Fi Only Sony Xperia Tablet Z Approved by FCC
Google News
This Is How Google Chrome's New Engine Blink Is Different from WebKit
Blink is designed to run on a single abstract platform
by Lucian Parfeni, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Opera Is Dead, Desktop Browser Replaced with Chromium, WebKit on Mobile
Opera to Release a Google Chrome Clone in the Coming Months
Music, Film & TV Blog
“The Purge” Trailer: The Monsters Come Out to Play at Night
New home invasion thriller comes with deeply unsettling twist
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
“Sinister” Sequel Is a Go
“The Conjuring” Gets New Trailer, Shows Why It’s Too Scary for PG-13
Bass Angler Catches Two Fish While One Tries to Swallow the Other
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
He comes across the bass in Lake Austin, both are still alive when he reels them in
Oddiverse Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
Kendra Wilkinson Quits ABC’s “Splash” – Video
“This will haunt me for the rest of my life,” she says after she gets the boot
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Eric Ducharme Is Obsessed with Mermaids: TLC “My Crazy Obsession” Video
Vicki Gunvalson of The Real Housewives of Orange County Shows Off Her New Face – Video
Green
Ryan Gosling Wants Farmers to Treat Cows in a More Humane Manner
The actor speaks against the cruel practice of dehorning these animals
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
New Website Teaches People How to Go Vegan in 3 Easy Steps
Meat-Allergy Inducing Ticks to Be Released by PETA in Northeastern US
Health
Cocaine Addiction Might One Day Be Cured by Magnetic Stimulation
Experiments indicate that magnets could rid people of their cocaine addiction
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Bald Men Have an Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Star-Shaped Cataract Developed by Man Who Got Punched in the Eye
Photo & Video Cameras
Touch Support Can Be Added to Any Object with Fujitsu Camera System
Everything, even books and sheets of paper, can become touch pads
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Here Is the World's Smallest Night Vision Camera
Panasonic Lumix GF6, the New Wi-Fi Camera According to Taiwan Certifiers
PC Games
EVE Online Odyssey Expansion Gets New Details About Starbase Hangars and More
The popular online game will receive plenty of changes
by Andrei Dobra, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
EVE Online Client Will Use BitTorrent Protocol
EVE Online Backstabs Its Way to Half a Million Subscribers
Two Convicted in Gruesome Joss Stone Murder Plot
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
Two men planned to kill and cut off singer’s head, will go to prison for a very long time
Celebrity News
Oddiverse
Drug Bust Gets 100 Arrested for Heroin and Cocaine Trafficking in Connecticut
Drugs would be smuggled in the country from the Dominican Republican and Puerto Rico
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Student Found Dead in Columbia Dorm, Mother Blames Her Boyfriend
Rogue Dentist's 7,000 Patients at Risk for HIV, Hepatitis
Mobile World
HTC One Goes Official in Australia, Will Arrive on April 23
It will be launched on Optus, Telstra, Vodafone and Virgin Mobile
by Ionut Arghire, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
HTC One 802w Spotted in China with Dual-SIM Capabilities, MicroSD Slot
Verizon and HTC Rumored Again to Plan DROID DNA Successor
Security Blog
Prosecutors in Aaron Swartz Case Received Threats, Had Their Accounts Hacked
Prosecutors want to protect the identities of those involved in the investigation
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Anonymous Tries, but Fails to Interrupt Obama’s State of the Union Address – Video
US Federal Reserve Admits It Was Hacked by Anonymous
Mobile World
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Samsung Launches GALAXY Trend II and GALAXY Trend Duos II – Photo Gallery
Both smartphones are powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean platform
by Cosmin Vasile, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Samsung GALAXY S 4 Full Specs Run-Down
Samsung GALAXY S IV Revealed in Live Pictures, Full Specs and Gallery Available
Google News
Google's Blink Destroys the WebKit Monoculture
There will be some much needed competition on the mobile front
by Lucian Parfeni, April 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Google Explains How Search Works and Makes Sense of 30 Trillion Pages
Google Abandons Apple and WebKit, Introduces Blink for Chrome and Chrome OS
ASUS Prepares Rampage IV Extreme Black Motherboard
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
It is mostly identical to the ROG Rampage IV Extreme, save for the color
Technology Blog
Health
Bald Men Have an Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
Thinning crowns are worse than receding hairline, study finds
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
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Star-Shaped Cataract Developed by Man Who Got Punched in the Eye
Childless Men Are More Depressed Than Women Who Have No Offspring
Oddiverse Blog
Jesus Portrait Taken Down After School Is Sued for Promoting Religion
The Jackson, Ohio school isn't risking having to pay litigation expenses
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
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Pastor Slams Religious Right During Obama Easter Service
Charity Staffer Spots the Image of Jesus Christ in a Cushion
Celebrity News
Judge Denies Pregnant Man Thomas Beatie the Divorce, He Will Appeal [BBC]
There isn’t enough evidence he was male when he married, Judge rules
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
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Thomas Beatie Finds Love Again, Isn’t Ruling Out Pregnancy
Video Shows Wife Abusing Pregnant Man Thomas Beatie
Technology Blog
Panasonic Lumix GF6, the New Wi-Fi Camera According to Taiwan Certifiers
An entry-level Micro Four Thirds camera could be on the way
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
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Panasonic DMC-GH3 Gets Firmware Update
Panasonic Might Exit Plasma TV Market
Security Blog
Mozilla Fixes 11 Vulnerabilities in Firefox 20
Users should update their installations as soon as possible
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
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LinkedIn Fixes XSS and CSRF Flaws in “Investors” Page and “Add Connections” Feature
Researcher Helps Nokia Fix XSS, CSRF Vulnerabilities, Rewarded with Lumia Phone
Google Chrome Engine Switch Will Affect Linux Version Too
by Silviu Stahie, April 4th, 2013
The Chromium project has officially announced the WebKit Fork, Blink
Open Source Software
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Home & Living
Diddy Swatted After Prank Call
His neighbors Steve Carell and Miley Cyrus’ parents were also targeted
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
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Bieber's House Used for Pot Party, Bash Thrown by Lil Twist
Obama Girls Go to Bahamas, President Criticized by GOP Congressman
Security Blog
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Author of Flashback OS X Trojan Possibly Identified
The malware's developer might be Maxim Dmitrievich Selihanovich from Russia
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
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Softpedia Exclusive Interview: ESET Experts on Threat Landscape and Security Products
ESET Expert Pierre-Marc Bureau Talks About Mac Malware – Video
Oddiverse Blog
Newtown Gunman Photo Depicts Lanza Looking Confused, Wild-Eyed
Lanza finished high school early, went to college at 16
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
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Adam Lanza's Gun Folder Emerges As Newtown Search Warrants Are Released
Holmes Death Penalty Sought as Prosecutors Make Their Decision
Green/Eco Blog
Cranes Nest in South England for the First Time in 400 Years
Four such birds have set up nests on the Severn Estuary, conservationists say
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
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Watch: Bat Named Blossom Makes Amazing Recovery After Cat Attack
Real-Life Mermaid Has £10,000 Tail (€11,863 / $15,204), Uses It to Swim Around with Sharks
Technology Blog
PNY Launches Two GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost Graphics Cards
They are powered by the 28nm GK106 GPU and bear the XLR8 brand
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
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Colorful Releases Dual-BIOS GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost Graphics Card
Zotac Announces GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost Series Graphics Card
Website Responsible for Leaking Details of Celebrities Restored
by Eduard Kovacs, April 4th, 2013
Additional public figures are listed on the website
Data Breaches
Mobile World
LG’s Optimus G Pro Arrives in Japan
The handset comes with a 5-inch full HD screen, Snapdragon 600 processor
by Ionut Arghire, April 4th, 2013
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LG Optimus G Tastes Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean at AT&T
LG Optimus L7 II Dual Officially Priced in India
Mobile World
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Samsung GALAXY Win Goes Official with Quad-Core CPU and 4.7-Inch Display
The smartphone ships with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean platform onboard
by Cosmin Vasile, April 4th, 2013
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Lenovo K900 Tops Galaxy S 4 in Benchmarks
Samsung’s Galaxy Win Emerges Online with 4.7'' Screen, Jelly Bean
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: Wind Energy Generator Has No Moving Parts Whatsoever
This generator promises to revolutionize the way we harvest wind energy
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
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US Readies to Roll Out 1.1GW of Clean Energy Capacity
Walgreens Plans to Build America’s First “Zero Energy” Superstore
Google News
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Google Abandons Apple and WebKit, Introduces Blink for Chrome and Chrome OS
Google is building its own browser engine so it can make changes faster
by Lucian Parfeni, April 4th, 2013
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Opera Is Dead, Desktop Browser Replaced with Chromium, WebKit on Mobile
Opera to Release a Google Chrome Clone in the Coming Months
Technology Blog
Sharkoon Also Releases the 256 GB Sprint and Ultimate Flash Drives
The former focuses on speed, the latter on both capacity and speed
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
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Flexi-Drive GO Flash Drives from Sharkoon Are Said to Be Affordable
Corsair Neutron GTX SSD Series Upgraded to 19nm Chips
Windows 8 Devices Now Cheaper Following Microsoft Discounts
by Bogdan Popa, April 4th, 2013
Retailers are already offering significant discounts on Windows 8 devices
Windows
Games
Higher Pricing of Next-Gen Games Can Be Balanced with Pre-Owned Titles, GameStop Says
Selling cheaper used games and offering cashback for trading in copies can benefit players
by Andrei Dobra, April 4th, 2013
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PlayStation 4 Will Sell Out at Launch, Says GameStop President
Ouya Console Out on June 4, Ships Now for Early Buyers
Music, Film & TV Blog
Eric Ducharme Is Obsessed with Mermaids: TLC “My Crazy Obsession” Video
New reality show premieres with Merman Eric who is actually a certified scuba diver
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
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Honey Boo Boo Does the Harlem Shake on GMA – Video
TLC Shocks with Strangest Addiction Yet: Woman Is Hooked on Blood – Video
Green/Eco Blog
World's Largest Solar-Powered Boat Readies for Trans-Atlantic Trip
The boat is to sail from Miami to Bergen, make several stops along the way
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
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400MW Solar Power Park to Be Built on Remote Japanese Island
Sun-Powered Plane Solar Impulse Readies to Journey Across the US
Oddiverse
Fort Knox Shooting Prompts Lockdown, One Civilian Dies
A U.S. Army Human Resources Command employee is killed in a parking lot
by Raluca Anghel, April 4th, 2013
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Holmes Death Penalty Sought as Prosecutors Make Their Decision
Mark Kelly: Background Checks Should Include Mental Health Records
Technology Blog
Flexi-Drive GO Flash Drives from Sharkoon Are Said to Be Affordable
They have USB 3.0 support and up to 64 GB capacity
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
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Corsair Neutron GTX SSD Series Upgraded to 19nm Chips
ADATA Updates SSD Firmware Version to 5.0.7a
Watch: Crash Course in the Science of Cats
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
Video sheds new light on the behavior of these felines
Science Blog
Celebrity News
Khloe Kardashian Denies Reports of Lamar Odom Charity Scam
The IRS repeatedly cleared Cathy’s Kids charity, reality star says on her blog
by Elena Gorgan, April 4th, 2013
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Lamar Odom, Khloe Kardashian Possibly Involved in Charity Scam
Rob Kardashian Accused of Robbing Paparazzo over Shirtless Pic
Motherboards
Z77 Gaming Motherboards Released by MSI
There are four models expected to stay on sale well into 2014
by Sebastian Pop, April 4th, 2013
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New Addition to Our Driver Database – ASRock IMB-161-D Motherboard
Corsair's Latest and Greatest Case Teased, “Understated Overkill” – Video
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Star-Shaped Cataract Developed by Man Who Got Punched in the Eye
Cataracts are known to form after the eye gets hit, most are cloud-shaped
by Laura Sinpetru, April 4th, 2013
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Childless Men Are More Depressed Than Women Who Have No Offspring
Organic Foods Are Overestimated by Consumers, Study Finds
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