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Games
Teeth of Naros DLC Coming Soon to Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
A new city, new adventures, and quite a few dungeons filled with enemies are included
by Andrei Dobra, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning Sells 330,000 Copies in the U.S.
Kingdoms of Amalur Is Just a Preview for Copernicus MMO
Mobile OS
Bell Canada Delays Android 4.0 ICS for Samsung GALAXY Note to May
The update was initially slated for an April release
by Cosmin Vasile, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Samsung Officially Launches White GALAXY Note in Canada
Bell Canada Confirms Android 4.0 ICS Upgrade for 7 Devices in Q2/Q3 2012
Laptops
Intel Launches Ultrabook Advertising Campaign
The Santa Clara company goes for ads that are “cinematic and epic”
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Court Says ASUS Can Use “Transformer” Name
Novatech nFinity Ultrabook Revealed
Mobile World
Asus Padfone Up for Pre-Order in Taiwan, Goes on Sale on April 20
The phone/tablet combo is available for 850 USD (645 EUR) outright
by Cosmin Vasile, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Asus Confirms Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade for Tablets in Early December, Padfone Delayed
Asus Padfone with Tegra 3 Launching at MWC 2012
Mobile OS
hot
Sprint Officially Deploys Android 4.0 ICS for Nexus S 4G
The update is now available for download OTA (over the air)
by Cosmin Vasile, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Sprint Rolling Out Ice Cream Sandwich Update for Nexus S 4G
Android 4.0.4 ICS for Nexus S 4G Leaks Ahead of Official Launch
Android 4.0.4 for Nexus S Rolling Out at Vodafone Australia
by Cosmin Vasile, April 5th, 2012
It's available via Google’s Firmware over-the-air update platform
Mobile OS
Software
Windows Phone 7 Connector Gains Aperture Support on OS X
Version 2.02 also adds drag and drop import of files from Browse Device, and more
by Filip Truta, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
New MacBook Airs Prepared for June Launch, Chinese Paper Says
Apple Is Launching a New Online Store
Learn to know your body
Joy Behar Bashes Pregnant Jessica Simpson, Calls Her “Fat”
Celebrities weigh in on the weight she's gained since pregnant, Sarah Palin defends her
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Jessica Simpson Is Too Pregnant for High Heels Now
Jessica Simpson Is Ready to Get Her Body Back
Robots & Drones
Qbo Robot Taken Apart, Goes Open Source
TheCorpora shows how others may create a Qbo of their own
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Qbo Flirty Robots Get Custom 3D Sensors from ASUS
Robot Jellyfish Uses Water for Fuel
Mobile World
Cricket Puts Muve Music Service on Huawei Mercury
This would be the fifth device fully compatible with this service
by Cosmin Vasile, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Huawei Honor Lands at Cricket as Huawei Mercury, Priced at $250 (190 EUR)
Cricket Debuts Samsung Transfix Android Phone for $180
Apple
Real Live TV Finally Arrives on the iPad - NYC Only
Aereo equips customers with a tiny antenna allowing them to watch TV even on the street
by Filip Truta, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Apple Is Launching a New Online Store
Gruber: Apple Has a 7.85-Inch iPad in the Lab
Panasonic's Micro Four Thirds Lumix GF5 Camera
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
It will start selling later this year, whatever that means
Photo & Video Cameras
Photo & Video Cameras
ASUS P1 Portable LED Projector Finally Reaching Retail
It took its sweet time, almost a year in fact, but the time has come
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
NEC Formally Launches PH1000 Professional Projector
Sony Launches NEX-FS700U 4K-Capable Cinema Camera
Home & Living
Aquaria Grande Project in Mumbai: Apartments with Pools Instead of Balconies
Project is dubbed “architectural nightmare” yet “visionary”
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Police Descend on German Hoarder, Retrieve 25 Tons of Stolen Goods
'The Cloud' in Seoul, Inspired by the Flaming World Trade Center Towers
Mobile OS
Samsung Conquer 4G Update Removes Carrier IQ Software and Lots of Wallpapers
Software version FC17 is released in stages over the air
by Cosmin Vasile, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Sprint Offers $50 BOGO Deal on Samsung Conquer 4G
Samsung Conquer 4G Hits Shelves at Sprint, Available for $99.99
Stay fit
Liam Hemsworth Talks Drastic Weight Loss for “Hunger Games”
Actor says he ate very little, trained very hard to play Gale
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Rihanna Talks Fitness, Insecurities, Diet
World's Most Famous Yo-Yo Dieter Is Dying
Internet Life
Study Finds IE 9 the "Fastest" Windows Browser, but Opera Mini Is Faster
Chrome 13, on Mac, is apparently the fastest desktop browser around
by Lucian Parfeni, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Google Drive Close to Launch
How to Grab the Full Google Chrome Standalone Installer
New PSN Spring Sale Cuts Prices on Red Dead Redemption and More
by Andrei Dobra, April 5th, 2012
Download impressive PS3 digital games at bargain prices
Play Station
iWorld
Vimeo iOS App Enhanced with 1080p Support
Video quality automatically adapts based on network connection and device
by Filip Truta, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Sparrow 1.1 iOS Features a Built-In Browser
PDF Expert 4.0 Released with Retina Display Support
Mobile World
Sony Xperia P Approved by FCC, Heading to Various Carriers
No specific carrier-related details are available yet
by Cosmin Vasile, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
MWC 2012: Live from Sony's Conference - Xperia P and Xperia U Announced
Sony Releases Official Android 4.0 Beta ROM for Xperia 2011 Phones
Security
hot
Microsoft Explains Why It Left 3 ZeuS Botnet Servers Alive
Take a look at Microsoft's strategy for the ZeuS botnet takedown
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Waledac Botnet Returns, Steals Passwords and Credentials
3 ZeuS Botnet Command and Control Servers Evade Microsoft
Music, Film & TV Blog
Emma Stone Chooses Between Ryan Gosling and Andrew Garfield
Ellen DeGeneres makes her opt for either apple or orange, but she loves all fruit
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Andrew Garfield Talks Spider-Man Suit on Ellen
On Ellen: Giant Banana Creeps Up on Megan Fox
Movies
James Bond to Drink Heineken, Not Martini in “Skyfall”
You can't shake but not stir beer, fans react to news of the new partnership
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Tom Hardy Would Do James Bond If Chris Nolan Directed It
Dame Judi Dench Is Going Blind
Microsoft’s Application Virtualization 5.0 (App-V 5.0) Available in Beta
by Ionut Arghire, April 5th, 2012
It offers a more flexible environment for deploying applications
Tools & Applications
Television
“Beautiful” Samantha Brick Is Ripped to Pieces in ITV Interview – Video
Author of Women Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful essay hears back from women
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Samantha Brick's Essay “Women Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful” Goes Viral
Anchorwoman Kyle Dyer Returns to TV After Being Bit in the Face by Dog
Science Blog
Animation Shows Martian Twister in Action
The dust devil was recently imaged from high above the surface
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Mysterious Deposits on Mars Explained
Massive Dust Devil Seen on the Surface of Mars
Games
Skyrim Patch 1.5 Now Available for Download on Xbox 360, Soon on PS3
The game's console editions finally get an update from Bethesda
by Andrei Dobra, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Bethesda Promises Surprises for Both RAGE and Skyrim During April
A Free-to-Play Game Similar to Skyrim Could Arrive Soon, Developer Believes
Music, Film & TV Blog
“First Position” Documentary Nears Release Date
Festival circuit hit gets trailer ahead of US release date
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Trailer for Katy Perry's “Part of Me in 3D” Is Here
New Trailer for “#ReGENERATION” with Ryan Gosling Is Out
Space
Mysterious Deposits on Mars Explained
Researchers have been trying to figure them out for years
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Latest Martian Quake Took Place Surprisingly Recently
Impressive Martian Tornado Imaged from Orbit
Windows Azure and the CSA STAR in New Video in Cloud Fundamentals Series
by Ionut Arghire, April 5th, 2012
Microsoft published a new self-assessment in the STAR, for Windows Azure
Server Products
Security Blog
hot
Facebook Hacker Wins Appeal, Goes Free
The court believed him that he had no intention of selling Facebook's source code
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Hacker Imprisoned for Accessing "the Heart" of Facebook
UK Man Accused of Attacking Multiple Facebook Servers
Technology Blog
One of Five US Citizens Reads E-Books Already
Pew Research Center finds that 21% of adults have read one in the last year
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Thecus Presents the New Windows Storage Server Series
Sony Launches NEX-FS700U 4K-Capable Cinema Camera
Macbook
hot
New MacBook Airs Prepared for June Launch, Chinese Paper Says
Apple reportedly has new versions of its ultra-thin notebook on the launchpad
by Filip Truta, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Sparrow 1.1 iOS Features a Built-In Browser
600,000 Macs Infected with Flashback Trojan
Tools & Applications
Download Security Compliance Manager 2.5
SCM 2.5 was released with new product baselines inside
by Ionut Arghire, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Microsoft Hyper-V Helps Reddy Ice Increase Productivity, Reduce Costs
Microsoft Releases Microsoft Endpoint Protection for Windows Azure CTP
Science Blog
Sunlight Increases Overall Patient Survival Rates
Vitamin D has all-around beneficial effects on the sick
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Depression Favored by Low Vitamin D Intake
Alzheimer's May Be Susceptible to Vitamin D-Based Therapies
Yandex Debuts Cloud Storage Service with 10 GB of Free Space
by Lucian Parfeni, April 5th, 2012
Google Drive is getting more and more competition before it even launches
Google News
Security Blog
Phony AT&T Wireless Bills Serve Malware
All the links in the emails point to compromised websites
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Beware of Siberian Husky Puppy Scams
Fake Australian Apple Store Emails Target Credit Card Data
Television
Mary J. Blige Explains Controversial Burger King Ad
Singer distances herself from the debate, says promo was supposed to be different
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Madonna's Perfume Ad Is Too Hot for ABC
Madonna Keeps It Sassy in New Ad for Truth or Dare
Science Blog
Pacemakers Can Zap Depression from the Brain
A neural version of the device is currently undergoing tests
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Why Some Heart Implant Patients Develop Blood Infections
New Pacemaker Model Is Powered by the Heart
Laptops
Eurocom Panther 4.0 Notebook Gets Xeon E5-2690 8-Core CPU
This can actually act as a server replacement, not just a desktop substitute
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Eurocom Panther 4.0 Is the Best Notebook There Is
Intel’s 520-Series SSDs Arrive in Eurocom’s Notebooks
Games
hot
Mass Effect 3: Extended Cut DLC Clarifies the Game’s Ending for Free
New cinematic sequences and an epilogue will be added to the game
by Andrei Dobra, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Electronic Arts Named Worst Company in the U.S.A.
Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Balance Update Improves Tech Armor and Combos
AT&T Releases New Video Ad for Nokia Lumia 900: 24-Hour Hands-on
by Ionut Arghire, April 5th, 2012
It touts connectivity and performance capabilities of the upcoming phone
Operators
Science Blog
Antipsychotics Boost Anorexia Survival Rates
A new study on this link was carried out on lab mice
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Anorexia Patients Don't Really Know Themselves
Lack of Endocannabinoids Can Trigger Eating Disorders
Hacking News
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Five Al Qaeda Sites Taken Down by Cyberattacks
It's unknown which country is behind the attacks
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Hackers Continue OpGlobo, 9 Sites Targeted
Brazilian TV Network Globo Attacked by Anonymous
Google News
You Can Watch All High-Quality YouTube Videos in 3D Now
Thanks to YouTube's improving conversion algorithm
by Lucian Parfeni, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
YouTube's Assault on TV Continues with Two Car Channels
YouTube to Live Stream Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and Austin City Limits
Technology & Gadgets
Dell Shopping Spree Continues, Make Is Bought
Yet more application modernization software and services are subsumed
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Dell Buys Wyse, Gets Cloud Expertise
NVIDIA Also Releases GeForce 600M Notebook Graphics
Music, Film & TV Blog
Green Band Trailer for “Ted” Drops
Seth MacFarlane's feature film debut gets new, totally safe for work promo
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Red Band Trailer for “Ted” Is Out
First Trailer for “Hotel Transylvania” Is Out
Huge Predator Dinosaur Fossils Found: New Species
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
Researchers say that the creature was most likely related to T. Rex
History
Spam Reports
Instagram Users Targeted by Gift Card Scams
Users who fall for the scam may find themselves signed up for paid subscription services
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Beware of Siberian Husky Puppy Scams
Fake Australian Apple Store Emails Target Credit Card Data
Technology Blog
Sanwa Reveals Some Wireless Optical Mice
The so-called MA-NANOIR13 use infrared and regular batteries
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Razer Starts Work on Left-Handed Naga MMO Mouse
Cooler Master Has a Mouse for Sale Too
Google News
HUD Glasses Project Also Confirms Google[x] Lab for Advanced Research
Google[x] is working on projects as diverse as self-driving cars and space elevators
by Lucian Parfeni, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
How to Grab the Full Google Chrome Standalone Installer
Adobe Debuts Secure Sandboxed Flash Player for Firefox
Apple
hot
Apple Is Launching a New Online Store
Cupertino promises to enhance services and that the transition will be painless
by Filip Truta, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Sparrow 1.1 iOS Features a Built-In Browser
600,000 Macs Infected with Flashback Trojan
Technology Blog
Enermax Launches NX and EX Affordable Power Supplies
The former are low-end models, while the latter have mainstream specs
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Lian Li Unveils New Line of Beautiful Data Storage Enclosures
SAMA Intros 370W "Black Charm" Power Supply
First Footage of Oliver Stone's “Savages” Is Out
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
Teaser for star-studded production has finally dropped, doesn't disappoint
Music, Film & TV Blog
Microbiology/Genetics
Three Genes Involved in Underlying Autism Discovered
More and more experts are beginning to see that the condition is hereditary
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Robotic Dogs Will Sense Your Emotions Through Fur
Mirror Neuron Malfunctions May Underlie Autism
Video
Colorful Officially Intros iGame GTX680-2G Kudan Graphics Card
This is one of the things that probably qualify as overkill
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Weaker NVIDIA GK104 Chips Used in GeForce GTX 670 Ti
Enermax Launches NX and EX Affordable Power Supplies
Tools & Applications
Microsoft’s New Desktop Virtualization Product – User Experience Virtualization (UE-V)
Designed to deliver a consistent user experience across devices
by Ionut Arghire, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Microsoft Hyper-V Helps Reddy Ice Increase Productivity, Reduce Costs
Windows 8 Highlights for Enterprise Organizations
Mobile World
Motorola XOOM 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition Arrive in the UK
Both are available for purchase starting today via Carphone Warehouse
by Cosmin Vasile, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Motorola XOOM 2 Coming Soon in the UAE
Motorola XOOM 2 Launched in Romania via Orange
Virus alerts
LeNa Android Malware Uses GingerBreak Exploit to Gain Root Access
Unlike it's predecessor, the new LeNa doesn't require user interaction to gain root rights
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Expert: Electronics from China May Come with Backdoors
Fake “Roar of the Pharaoh” Android Game Spreads Trojan
HTC One X Now Available at Vodafone UK
by Ionut Arghire, April 5th, 2012
It can be purchased in white or grey flavors, free on £41 ($65 / 50 Euro) monthly plans
Handhelds
Space
Milky Way's Black Hole Close to Being Confirmed
Believe it or not, its existence is not yet a certainty for experts
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Small Black Hole Releases Fastest Winds Ever Discovered
Primordial Black Hole May Predate the Big Bang
Linux
hot
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Default Wallpapers
Here are the default fifteen wallpapers for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
by Marius Nestor, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Puppy Linux Wary and Racy 5.3 Are Available for Download
KDE SC 4.8.2 Is Now Available for Download
iWorld
Sparrow 1.1 iOS Features a Built-In Browser
Push support is coming, version 1.6 for Mac OS X on the way
by Filip Truta, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Apple Replacing WiFi iPads with Connectivity Issues
Apple Commissions New iPad 4G Banners for Australian Resellers
Technology Blog
Three New 450 Mbps Wireless Networking Products Released by NEC
The items were built in collaboration with Access Technica
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
MediaTek Releases Wi-Fi-Bluetooth Combo Chip
Pioneer Intros Two New Elite AV Receivers
Advisories
ABB Refuses to Patch Vulnerabilities in Legacy Systems
The products are almost at the end of their life cycle
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Joomla 2.5.4 Released, Low Priority Vulnerabilities Fixed
SQL Injection Vulnerabilities Fixed in MyBB 1.6.7
Electronic Arts Named Worst Company in the U.S.A.
by Andrei Dobra, April 5th, 2012
Lots of people considered EA worse than Bank of America in a recent poll
Games
Video
hot
Weaker NVIDIA GK104 Chips Used in GeForce GTX 670 Ti
Upcoming graphics card will replace the GTX 465, 470 and 480
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
New Batch of NVIDIA Releases Set for May, 2012
No Price Cut on AMD's Radeon HD 7970, Unfortunately
Internet Life
WordPress 3.4 Beta 1 Is Here, with a Built-in Theme Customizer
Enabling users to alter the look of a theme before applying it
by Lucian Parfeni, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Script of the Day: Gantry
WordPress.com Adds a Country Stats Section to the Homepage
Mac
hot
600,000 Macs Infected with Flashback Trojan
Apple waited months to patch the Java flaws that allowed infection
by Filip Truta, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Apple Replacing WiFi iPads with Connectivity Issues
Apple Commissions New iPad 4G Banners for Australian Resellers
Security
Cybercriminals Dupe Users with Popular Brand Names, Experts Say
GFI's VIPRE report shows the most significant events that occurred in March 2012
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Trend Micro Analyzes “Police Trojans”
Ice IX Attacks Facebook Users to Steal Credit Card Details
Music, Film & TV Blog
Watch “Total Recall” Trailer with Director's Comments
Len Wiseman helps fans better understand the remake of the 1990 cult classic
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Watch: “Total Recall” Full Official Trailer
“Total Recall” Gets First Teaser
New “Avengers” Clip: Black Widow Is Multi-Tasking, Dangerous
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
Fresh footage shows Natasha Romanoff's martial arts skills, fierce attitude
Music, Film & TV Blog
Celebrity News
Photos Confirm Drew Barrymore Is Pregnant
Actress is still keeping mum on reports, but paparazzi shots do all the talking for her
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Khloe Kardashian Talks to Cosmo About Her Weight, Getting Pregnant
Jennifer Aniston, Justin Theroux Talk Babies, Adoption
Internet Life
Mozilla Botched the Java Block in Firefox, Here's a Workaround
Mozilla issued a hardblock rather than a softblock, but you can still use Java if you want
by Lucian Parfeni, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Firefox to Get Its First Major Redesign Since Firefox 4 in 2012 (Mockups)
Firefox 3.6 Will Be Dead in a Month, Get Ready for the Switch
Mobile OS
Motorola Begins Soak Test for DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX
Unfortunately, users will have to wait longer for Ice Cream Sandwich to arrive
by Ionut Arghire, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Hulu+ Now Supports Droid RAZR and RAZR MAXX
Google Play Books App Gets Updated
Mac Games
Download the New Minecraft 1.2.5 for OS X
New features, enhancements and tweaks, as well as tons of bug fixes
by Filip Truta, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Ultimate Edition for Mac Announced
Barclays: Let’s Be Serious, There’s No "Apple TV"
Cases & Cooling
Lian Li Releases Smallest Case That Supports ATX Motherboards
At least, this is the smallest ATX-supporting case that Lian Li has in its own collection
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Matrox Releases New Mura MPX Video Wall Controllers
OCZ Launches Indilinx Everest 2 SSD Controller
HTC One X and One S Land at O2 UK, Now Available for Free on Select Plans
by Cosmin Vasile, April 5th, 2012
The carrier also throws in a one-week-only discount on One S
Mobile World
Nano-Biotechnology
Therapeutic Nanoparticles Developed at MIT
Ongoing clinical trials proved the approach can be used to treat cancer
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Nanoparticles Can Stop Pathogens from Infecting Wounds
How Proteins Interact with Nanoparticles
Security Blog
hot
Eurofound Hacked, 460 Passwords Leaked
MalSec and Anonymous hackers claim credit for the breach
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Anonymous Romania Defaced City Hall Site to Protest Against Hungarian Community
Anonymous Hacks Afghan Election Commission to Avenge Killed Troops
Security
hot
2012 Olympics CIO: We Will Be Attacked by Hackers
Experts think there are plenty of reasons for attacks to be launched
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
30 Year-Old Software to Be Used by Metropolitan Police During Olympics
London Olympics Security Breached by Fake Bomb
Nature
Envisat Maps Enormous Ice Loss in the Antarctic
The satellite has been keeping an eye on the Southern Continent for a decade
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Arctic Freshwater Dome Could Freeze Europe
South Atlantic Reveals Massive Phytoplankton Bloom
Yahoo News
Flickr Will Incorporate the Aviary Photo Editor, Replacing Google's Picnik
Flickr users will be able to add stickers and hipster effects to their pics as always
by Lucian Parfeni, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Create Perfect Timeline Cover Photos with the Aviary Facebook Photo Editor
Flickr Blocks Pinterest on Protected Images
Listen Here: Full “Dark Shadows” Score
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
Danny Elfman's score is also available for pre-order on Amazon
Music, Film & TV Blog
Health
hot
Red Wine May Prevent Obesity
Compound in the drink disrupts the process of forming new fat cell
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Sugar May Be Classified as a Toxic Substance
Iceman Ötzi Had Lyme Disease
Google News
hot
Google Reveals Futuristic Augmented-Reality Glasses
The technology is not quite here yet, but it's not entirely Sci-Fi either
by Lucian Parfeni, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Google's Terminator-Style HUD Glasses to Be Available This Year
Google I/O Registration Opens in Less than a Week, Tickets Will Sell Out Fast
Mobile World
Motorola MOTOLUXE Coming Soon in Hungary for 355 USD (270 EUR)
The smartphone is expected to arrive in stores this month
by Cosmin Vasile, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
MWC 2012: Motorola MOTOLUXE Hands-on
Motorola Confirms Ice Cream Sandwich Updates for Q2/Q3
Spam Reports
Fake BBB Email Helps Fraudsters Steal $100,000 (€75,000) from Firm
Once the email attachments or links are accessed, a "backdoor" is opened for the crooks
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Beware of Siberian Husky Puppy Scams
Fake Australian Apple Store Emails Target Credit Card Data
Space
Earth Climate Models Are Now Being Adapted for Exoplanets
Scientists want to develop tools that can forecast weather on other worlds
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
New Method of Looking for Alien Life
New Class of Exoplanets Discovered
Kelly Clarkson Covers Britney Spears' “Till the World Ends” in Concert
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
Original American Idol puts a new spin on popular pop track
Music, Film & TV Blog
PC Games
Indie Royale’s April Fools Bundle Revealed, Includes Five Great Games
Get Defense Grid, Alien Zombie Megadeath, Astro Tripper, Explodemon, and Hack Slash Loot
by Andrei Dobra, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Indie Royale's Ninja Lightning Bundle Brings Great Games from NinjaBee
New Humble Bundle Brings More Great Games to PC, Mac, Linux, and Android
Physics / Chemistry
Superradiant Laser Created from 1 Million Rubidium Atoms
The novel device was developed by a collaboration of US researchers
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Height of Earth's Forests Mapped
Atoms Moving Inside Molecules Caught on Tape
iPad
hot
Apple Replacing WiFi iPads with Connectivity Issues
Internal document instructs AppleCare staff to “capture” affected devices
by Filip Truta, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Apple Commissions New iPad 4G Banners for Australian Resellers
Apple Releases iAd Producer 2.1 with Support for 3rd-Gen iPad
Mobile OS
Vodafone Australia Halts Roll-Out of Software 12070 for Lumia 800
The update caused some music playback issues on the phone
by Ionut Arghire, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Lumia 900 to Be £486 ($770 / 586 Euro) SIM-Free in the UK
Nokia Lumia 900 Torn to Pieces, Video Available
Security Blog
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Hackers Continue OpGlobo, 9 Sites Targeted
Anonymous and its supporters continue to fight censorship imposed by Brazilian media
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Brazilian TV Network Globo Attacked by Anonymous
Anonymous Threaten UK Home Office for Tracking and Extradition Laws
Massive Dust Devil Seen on the Surface of Mars
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
The dust column was imaged from high above the surface
Space
Virus alerts
hot
Russian Security Experts Analyze Backdoor.Flashback.39
Cybercriminals released a new variant around April 1
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Fake Australian Apple Store Emails Target Credit Card Data
Apple’s iCloud Great for Protecting Data and Privacy, but Not for Enterprise Users
Celebrity News
Family Stages Intervention for Bobbi Kristina
Even Whitney's mentor Clive Davis is trying to get her to rehab, says new report
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
more on this topic
Bobbi Kristina Lands Part in Tyler Perry Sitcom
Bobbi Kristina Shows Off Engagement Ring
Space
Centaurus A Is Made Up of Two Older Galaxies
New observations of its core reveal signs that confirm this belief
by Tudor Vieru, April 5th, 2012
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No Course Correction Needed for MSL at This Point
Crispy-Edged Carbon Monoxide Ring Found Around Young Star
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Lesser Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs Pushed to Q4, “Broken” Ones to Blame
The company has taken to repurposing failed higher-end processors
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
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Behold! Intel's Xeon E5-4600 CPU Line
Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs Sell Through eBay and Other Places
iPad
Apple Commissions New iPad 4G Banners for Australian Resellers
Company sends emails to all buyers of the cellular version, says it accepts returns
by Filip Truta, April 5th, 2012
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Apple Releases iAd Producer 2.1 with Support for 3rd-Gen iPad
iMac 2012 Incoming: Core i5 and Core i7 Ivy Bridge - Report
Ubisoft Has Big Plans for the Nintendo Wii U
by Andrei Dobra, April 5th, 2012
The French company wants to become the best third-party publisher on the Wii U
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Intel Haswell-EX CPUs Will Introduce DDR4 Support
The mainstream Haswell 4-core chips will stick to good old DDR3 though
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
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Overclocker Breaks DDR3 Clock Record, G.Skill Kit Reaches 3736MHz
DDR4 RAM Demonstrated at ISSCC, Will Enter Manufacture in 2013
Celebrity News
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Ryan Gosling Saves Journalist's Life
Lauren Penny boasts about the dreamiest encounter of her life, which also saved it
by Elena Gorgan, April 5th, 2012
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New Trailer for “#ReGENERATION” with Ryan Gosling Is Out
David Beckham Named Hottest Hunk on the Planet
Security
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CabinCr3w Hacker Arrested, Admits Being FBI Informant
The hacker claims that he helped the FBI only to confuse them
by Eduard Kovacs, April 5th, 2012
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LulzSec Hacker Ryan Cleary Put Back in Jail for Emailing Sabu
Anonymous: We Don’t Agree with LulzSec Reborn
iWorld
Apple Releases iAd Producer 2.1 with Support for 3rd-Gen iPad
Update includes tons of fixes and enhancements, including better load and save performance
by Filip Truta, April 5th, 2012
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iMac 2012 Incoming: Core i5 and Core i7 Ivy Bridge - Report
Dolphin Browser 4.0 iOS Enhanced with Voice Commands
Technology Blog
3,000 MHz Broken on Four DDR3 Memory Modules
This is a follow-up, of sorts, to the new dual-channel record set last month
by Sebastian Pop, April 5th, 2012
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OCZ Launches Indilinx Everest 2 SSD Controller
LSI Launches the Nytro WarpDrive
Purported Leaked Press Invite Shows Galaxy S III Image
by Ionut Arghire, April 5th, 2012
The smartphone might become official on May 22nd in London
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Mobile World
Samsung Officially Launches White GALAXY Note in Canada
The smartphone will be available from all leading carriers
by Cosmin Vasile, April 5th, 2012
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Samsung GALAXY Note in Pink Shows Up at CeBIT 2012
Rogers Confirms White GALAXY Note for “Early Next Week”
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