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About 117 articles found for 5 September 2014:

 

The Oldest Artist in iTunes Festival Goes on Stage Tonight: Tony Bennett

The pop legend's show will be opened by a '50s rock singer, Imelda May
by Adrian Boioglu, September 5th, 2014
 

New Mushroom-Shaped Animals Found in Australian Waters

The creatures might be related to aquatic animals that went extinct millions of years ago
by Laura Sinpetru, September 5th, 2014
Belfast Zoo Welcomes Adorable Baby Giraffe

Belfast Zoo Welcomes Adorable Baby Giraffe

by Laura Sinpetru, September 5th, 2014
The calf was born to mom Neja and dad Finn this past September 1
 

Asteroid the Size of a House Will Buzz by Earth Sunday, September 7

The asteroid, dubbed 2014 RC, was discovered just days ago, on the night of August 31
by Laura Sinpetru, September 5th, 2014
 

HealthCare.gov Breached, Infected with Malware

No evidence found that personal data was exfiltrated
by Ionut Ilascu, September 5th, 2014
 

Mosaic Dating Back to the 4th Century BC Uncovered in Greece

The mosaic adorns the floor paving the entrance to an Alexander the Great-era tomb
by Laura Sinpetru, September 5th, 2014
 

Dude Calls 911, Asks for a Ride to the Liquor Store

At least he knew better than to get behind the wheel already inebriated
by Laura Sinpetru, September 5th, 2014
Jennifer Lawrence Is Fierce in New “Hunger Games: Mockingjay” Poster

Jennifer Lawrence Is Fierce in New “Hunger Games: Mockingjay” Poster

by Elena Gorgan, September 5th, 2014
Katniss Everdeen is ready for battle: come November, she will do just that
 

Malaysia Airlines Launches “Bucket List” Campaign, Axes It Hours Later

Truth be told, the axing was not so much an axing as it was a rebranding operation
by Laura Sinpetru, September 5th, 2014
 

EndWeekGame: September 5

Playing Civilization V, Wargame Red Dragon, DOTA 2 and The Sims 4
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 5th, 2014
Charlize Theron and Sean Penn Argue Constantly on the Set of Their South African Movie

Charlize Theron and Sean Penn Argue Constantly on the Set of Their South African Movie

by Dragos Rusu, September 5th, 2014
The couple can't seem to work together and play together at the same time
 

Advanced Renamer Review – Batch File Renaming with Fully Customizable Rules

Comprehensive, fast and resourceful app for renaming files and folders in batch mode
by Elena Opris, September 5th, 2014
HTC Desire 820 with 8MP Front Camera Goes for the Selfie Crown, Has 64-Bit CPU Too

HTC Desire 820 with 8MP Front Camera Goes for the Selfie Crown, Has 64-Bit CPU Too

by Cosmin Vasile, September 5th, 2014
The mid-range smartphone will be available worldwide beginning late September
 

TorrentLocker Ransomware Aims at UK Users

Bitcoins reach an address that accumulated 82,272 coins ($40 / €30.832 million)
by Ionut Ilascu, September 5th, 2014
 

Hands-On: LG G Watch R Doesn’t Look as Cool as the Moto 360

LG is hoping to stir costumers away from the Moto 360 with the new model
by Alexandra Arici, September 5th, 2014
 

Windows 9 Preview to “Spam” Users with Feedback Requests

Microsoft wants to make sure that users will send feedback to the company
by Bogdan Popa, September 5th, 2014
Judge on the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: BP Was “Grossly Negligent”

Judge on the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill: BP Was “Grossly Negligent”

by Laura Sinpetru, September 5th, 2014
The ruling makes BP liable to fines amounting to $18 billion (about €13.7 billion)
 

VirusTotal Used to Identify Malware Authors

Using info from the service, threat actors can be identified, researcher finds
by Ionut Ilascu, September 5th, 2014
Train Fever Review (PC)

Train Fever Review (PC)

by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 5th, 2014
The game has solid core mechanics but needs more context and info
 

Windows 9 Notification Center Details Leaked

Microsoft’s next operating system will have a Windows Phone-like notification center
by Bogdan Popa, September 5th, 2014
 

Lenovo Vibe X2 Introduces Innovative, Customizable Layered Case Design – Photos

If that wasn’t enough to appeal to you, the phablet also offers dual-SIM capability
by Cosmin Vasile, September 5th, 2014
Microsoft Could Launch Windows 9 as “Windows”

Microsoft Could Launch Windows 9 as “Windows”

by Bogdan Popa, September 5th, 2014
Report claims that Microsoft is planning a different strategy for Windows 9
 

Azad Jammu and Kashmir Government Portal Hacked

Multiple web pages affected, credentials database stolen
by Ionut Ilascu, September 5th, 2014
 

Island in Japan Is Almost Entirely Populated by Cats – Photo Gallery

The patch of land is nicknamed “Cat Heaven Island,” dogs are not welcome here
by Laura Sinpetru, September 5th, 2014
Moto 360 Goes on Sale Later Today for $249.99 / €193, but You Can Order One Now

Moto 360 Goes on Sale Later Today for $249.99 / €193, but You Can Order One Now

by Alexandra Arici, September 5th, 2014
The most anticipated smartwatch to date finally goes on sale today
 

Humble Weekly Bundle Brings Five Linux Games

A new Humble Bundle collection is now available for purchase
by Silviu Stahie, September 5th, 2014
 

Who Is This 4Chan Person, CNN Wants to Know

CNN tech analyst offers “answer,” provides protective solutions
by Ionut Ilascu, September 5th, 2014
 

Photo of Shirtless Baseball Fan Sunbathing During Game Goes Viral

The man does not have a care in the world, beer cans and food tray next to him prove it
by Laura Sinpetru, September 5th, 2014
Mozilla, Reddit, Etsy, Kickstarter, Others Join the Internet Slowdown Campaign

Mozilla, Reddit, Etsy, Kickstarter, Others Join the Internet Slowdown Campaign

by Gabriela Vatu, September 5th, 2014
The fight for net neutrality gets some corporate support
Staff in Joan Rivers' Endoscopy Clinic Receiving Death Threats

Staff in Joan Rivers' Endoscopy Clinic Receiving Death Threats

by Dragos Rusu, September 5th, 2014
People are taking Rivers' passing very bad and they're lashing out at medical staff
Tim Cook Explains How Apple Is Going to Fix iCloud Security [WSJ]

Tim Cook Explains How Apple Is Going to Fix iCloud Security [WSJ]

by Adrian Boioglu, September 5th, 2014
Apple's CEO gave his first interview on the pressing matter of Celebgate iCloud fiasco
 

Joan Rivers Probably Killed by the Same Drug as Michael Jackson, Propofol

Report claims investigation at private clinic has determined she was sedated with Propofol
by Elena Gorgan, September 5th, 2014
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Is Best Game of Our Lives, Claims Glen Schofield

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Is Best Game of Our Lives, Claims Glen Schofield

by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 5th, 2014
The company is now putting the finishing touches on all game modes
Hands-On: Toshiba’s Budget Encore Mini Performs Quite Poorly

Hands-On: Toshiba’s Budget Encore Mini Performs Quite Poorly

by Alexandra Arici, September 5th, 2014
Toshiba has launched one of the cheapest Windows 8.1 tabs on the market
Getty Sues Microsoft over Image Copyright Infringement

Getty Sues Microsoft over Image Copyright Infringement

by Bogdan Popa, September 5th, 2014
Redmond is again sent to the court in the United States
Jennifer Lopez, Iggy Azalea’s “Booty” Video Will Be Racier than Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” – Teaser

Jennifer Lopez, Iggy Azalea’s “Booty” Video Will Be Racier than Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” – Teaser

by Elena Gorgan, September 5th, 2014
Teaser drops online, JLo says full video will arrive “soon”
Motorola Moto G (2014) and the New Moto X Go Official, Are Bang for the Buck - Video

Motorola Moto G (2014) and the New Moto X Go Official, Are Bang for the Buck - Video

by Cosmin Vasile, September 5th, 2014
They will be available for only $180 (€140) and $500 (€385), respectively
 

Windows 9 to Be Fully Focused on Low-Cost Devices

Employee LinkedIn profile reveals that Microsoft is focusing on affordable devices
by Bogdan Popa, September 5th, 2014
Elusive Gentoo Live DVD "Iron Penguin Edition" Now Available for Download – Gallery

Elusive Gentoo Live DVD "Iron Penguin Edition" Now Available for Download – Gallery

by Silviu Stahie, September 5th, 2014
The latest Gentoo Live DVD can be downloaded from Softpedia
 

Joan Rivers' Touching Message to Her Daughter Melissa Before Death – Video

The comedienne made peace with her daughter long ago and said she regretted nothing
by Dragos Rusu, September 5th, 2014
 

Colossal 65-Ton Dinosaur Was 7 Times Bigger than T. Rex, Feared Nothing

The beast's remains were found by paleontologists excavating a site in Argentina
by Laura Sinpetru, September 5th, 2014
Scarlett Johansson Gives Birth to First Child, a Baby Girl

Scarlett Johansson Gives Birth to First Child, a Baby Girl

by Dragos Rusu, September 5th, 2014
The actress confirms the baby's name as Rose Dorothy
 

Dota 2 Techies Update Now Available for Download via Steam

The new hero, as well as plenty of new features and tweaks, are online
by Andrei Dobra, September 5th, 2014
Visual Reminders May Be Coming to iOS

Visual Reminders May Be Coming to iOS

by Adrian Boioglu, September 5th, 2014
Apple just patented a way to display visual reminders
 

Email Accounts from Top Universities on Sale on China’s Taobao

Accounts offer discount benefits from retailers and access to educational content
by Ionut Ilascu, September 5th, 2014