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About 39 articles found for 5 December 2009:

Sprint Closes the iPCS Deal
Operators
 

Sprint Closes the iPCS Deal

Adds over 700,000 iPCS customers to its base
by Ionut Arghire, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicSprint to Halt Sales of QChat PhonesSprint Announces 'Cyber Monday' Deals
Weekend Reading: Medal of Honor and Hope
Games
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Weekend Reading: Medal of Honor and Hope

A rival of Modern Warfare
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicJohn Riccitiello Still Focused on QualityHomefront Doesn't Fear the Call of Duty Franchise
The Twilight Saga: New Moon – Movie Review
Movies
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon – Movie Review

Extremely awkward and unintentionally funny, but more elaborate sequel
by Elena Gorgan, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicEarly Reviews Say ‘Twilight: New Moon’ Is HorribleParanormal Activity – Movie Review
Windows 8 Coming into Focus in 2010
Windows
 

Windows 8 Coming into Focus in 2010

The company mentions Win 8 in a multitude of job posts
by Marius Oiaga, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicDownload Free Windows 7 RTM Winter Fun ThemeCrack Available for Windows 7 BitLocker Hard Drive Encryption
Handling Disputed Borders and Names in Google Earth and Maps
Google News
 

Handling Disputed Borders and Names in Google Earth and Maps

Political views can make the life of a map-maker more difficult than it has to be
by Lucian Parfeni, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicIndia and China Get Their Own Google Maps VersionGoogle Maps Gets a Real-Estate Layer
A Tale of 7,000-Year-Old Cannibalism

A Tale of 7,000-Year-Old Cannibalism

by Tudor Vieru, December 5th, 2009
Remnants have been found in southern Germany
History
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Super-Speed CompactFlash and SDHC Introduced by Team Group
Storage
 

Super-Speed CompactFlash and SDHC Introduced by Team Group

The memory cards have a Class 10 rating and are backed by a lifetime warranty
by Sebastian Pop, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicSanDisk Now Shipping Flash Memory Cards with 64Gb X4 NAND Flash Technology32nm Notebooks Might Get SDXC Capabilities by CES 2010
Force Google Chrome to Open Links in New Processes
Google News
 

Force Google Chrome to Open Links in New Processes

With a new HMTL 5 link attribute implemented in Webkit
by Lucian Parfeni, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicVote for the Best Open Source CMSGoogle Gears Takes the Backseat as the Company Focuses on HTML 5
First Look at Military Tough Rihanna in ‘Hard’
Music
 

First Look at Military Tough Rihanna in ‘Hard’

Singer shoots video reminiscing of “Mad Max” looks
by Elena Gorgan, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicMy Album Is Art, Chris Brown Tells YRBFirst Details on Rihanna’s Upcoming Tour
'Lassos' Could Be Used to Avert NEO Impacts
Space
 

'Lassos' Could Be Used to Avert NEO Impacts

Small asteroids could be deflected in the same way
by Tudor Vieru, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicNEO Mission Gains Increasing SupportHopes for Hayabusa's Safe Return Dwindle
Stolen Phone's Feature Was a Robber's Downfall
Security
 

Stolen Phone's Feature Was a Robber's Downfall

Incriminating photo automatically uploaded to remote storage
by Lucian Constantin, December 5th, 2009
more on this topiciPhone GPS Gets Robbers ArrestedSocial Networks Used as Criminal and Investigation Tools in Venezuela
Maximum ASP's MaxV Virtual Dedicated Cloud Platform Gets a Boost

Maximum ASP's MaxV Virtual Dedicated Cloud Platform Gets a Boost

by Sebastian Pop, December 5th, 2009
Plans start with a free trial period of one month and no contracts are necessary
Systems
Digg Turns 5, Gets an Official Day in San Francisco
Internet Life
 

Digg Turns 5, Gets an Official Day in San Francisco

As the site celebrates its fifth birthday, it's looking at a very interesting year in 2010
by Lucian Parfeni, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicDigg Tests New Hybrid AdsDigg Tests Trends Feature to Bring Up Stories Faster
Whoopi Goldberg Walks Off The View over Tiger Woods
Movies
 

Whoopi Goldberg Walks Off The View over Tiger Woods

Co-host says she’s bored, doesn’t want to take part in the discussion
by Elena Gorgan, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicABC Lifts Ban on Adam LambertTV Host Apologizes for Calling Mariah Carey an Unreasonable Diva
Obama Will Attend the End of the UN Climate Summit
Nature
 

Obama Will Attend the End of the UN Climate Summit

The President switches his visit date
by Tudor Vieru, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicCarbon Dioxide Levels Growing Out of ControlCopenhagen Summit Could See Technology Transfers
Nook Shipment Delayed Yet Again, Barnes and Noble Swamped with Work
Daily gadget
 

Nook Shipment Delayed Yet Again, Barnes and Noble Swamped with Work

Although Barnes and Noble announced plans for Nook in-store availability starting Monday, it was forced to change plans on Friday due to continued pre-orders
by Sebastian Pop, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicTrue E-Book Reader Popularity Will Be Attained in 2010Barnes and Noble Nook E-Book Readers Sold Out Before Release
Fox Working on Werewolf Series ‘Howl’
Movies
 

Fox Working on Werewolf Series ‘Howl’

As a contender to rival vampire shows now getting all the big ratings
by Elena Gorgan, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicVampire Craze Overload: Blood Energy Potion‘Friends’ Is Most Watched Show of the Decade
UK Spider Colony Returned to Its Cave

UK Spider Colony Returned to Its Cave

by Tudor Vieru, December 5th, 2009
Experts move a decade-old nest
Nature
MobileNavigator 7 Updated for Windows Mobile
Mobile World
 

MobileNavigator 7 Updated for Windows Mobile

With new features and support for WM 6.5
by Ionut Arghire, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicOmnia II with Sense, Xperia X2 Panels on Touch Pro2New HTC Commercials for HD2, Tattoo and Touch2
‘Friends’ Is Most Watched Show of the Decade
Movies
 

‘Friends’ Is Most Watched Show of the Decade

List puts NBC comedy series as the number one earner these past ten years
by Elena Gorgan, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicNicole Richie Lands Comedy Series on ABCFox Puts ‘Glee’ on Hold in Mid-Season
Google Now Keeps Track of Logged Out Users' Search History
Google News
 

Google Now Keeps Track of Logged Out Users' Search History

The search engine has rolled out Personalized Search for everyone
by Lucian Parfeni, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicGoogle Maps Gets a Real-Estate LayerSimilar Images Gets Promoted from Google Labs
UK Newcomer UMPC PsiXpda Has 3G and Runs Windows XP
Laptops
 

UK Newcomer UMPC PsiXpda Has 3G and Runs Windows XP

The gadget is a high-end UMPC, which, unlike most such products, will ship worldwide
by Sebastian Pop, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicFujitsu's Full-Featured Handheld PC LifeBook UH900 Has Multi-TouchSony Unveils the VAIO Nebula FW Laptop
Computer Network to Research Transistor Miniaturization
Physics / Chemistry
 

Computer Network to Research Transistor Miniaturization

The process is becoming increasingly difficult
by Tudor Vieru, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicComputers Will Reach Growth Limit in 75 Years'Common' Technology for Quantum Processors
HTC Hero to Have a Successor in 2010

HTC Hero to Have a Successor in 2010

by Ionut Arghire, December 5th, 2009
HTC Espresso might come as a sliding Hero
Rumours about mobile phones
Kevin Federline and His Boys Do OK! Australia
Celebrity News
 

Kevin Federline and His Boys Do OK! Australia

Former rapper speaks of the future, his weight gain and Britney Spears
by Elena Gorgan, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicBritney Spears Preparing for Wedding with Jason TrawickKevin Federline to Become Father Again
Genetic-Screening Guidelines to Prevent Bioterrorism
Microbiology/Genetics
 

Genetic-Screening Guidelines to Prevent Bioterrorism

Scientists' opinions are divided on the matter
by Tudor Vieru, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicSnoring Analysis Can Detect Sleep ApneaNew Airport Scanner Detects Dangerous Liquids
MySpace May Integrate Facebook Connect as Early as Next Year
Internet Life
 

MySpace May Integrate Facebook Connect as Early as Next Year

After Yahoo, it would be another major victory for Facebook in the identity war with Google
by Lucian Parfeni, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicGoogle Steps Up the Social Game with New Friend Connect FeaturesFacebook Launches New 'Share' Button and Analytics Tools
ABC Lifts Ban on Adam Lambert
Movies
 

ABC Lifts Ban on Adam Lambert

With invitation to appear on The View
by Elena Gorgan, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicABC Cancels Two More Appearances from Adam LambertABC Reviewing Policy for Live Shows After Adam Lambert
Nokia E72 and N97 mini Now Available in the US
Mobile World
 

Nokia E72 and N97 mini Now Available in the US

Priced at $469 and $579, respectively
by Ionut Arghire, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicSymbian^3 Set to Deliver a Great Deal of NoveltiesNokia N900 Torn to Pieces
Intel's Larrabee Standalone Graphics Chip Delayed Yet Again

Intel's Larrabee Standalone Graphics Chip Delayed Yet Again

by Sebastian Pop, December 5th, 2009
After being repeatedly delayed since 2008, the graphics chip from Intel is still behind schedule
Video
SpaceShipTwo Will Be Unveiled Soon
Space
 

SpaceShipTwo Will Be Unveiled Soon

Virgin Galactic has developed the suborbital spacecraft
by Tudor Vieru, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicSpaceShipTwo Gets Ready to FlyBillionaire Keeps His Spacecraft Design Under Wraps
Google Acquires AppJet to Bolster Wave Team
Google News
 

Google Acquires AppJet to Bolster Wave Team

EtherPad, the web-based document collaboration tool built by AppJet, will shut down
by Lucian Parfeni, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicGoogle Confirms Gizmo5 AcquisitionGoogle to Offer 'Smarter' Display Ads, Acquires Teracent
Clarkdale Gets GPGPU Support
CPU
 

Clarkdale Gets GPGPU Support

Video encoding will be achieved through task distribution among ten graphics engines
by Sebastian Pop, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicIntel's 'Clarkdale' Processors Set for January 10, 2010 DebutIntel's 32nm Core i3 and Core i5 Processors Up for Pre-Order
New Angara Rocket Family Debuts in 2015
Space
 

New Angara Rocket Family Debuts in 2015

RosCosmos has been delaying the boosters for a while
by Tudor Vieru, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicRussia Plans New Missions to VenusNew Russian Module Added to the ISS
Omnia II with Sense, Xperia X2 Panels on Touch Pro2
Mobile World
 

Omnia II with Sense, Xperia X2 Panels on Touch Pro2

UI's ported to handsets from different makers
by Ionut Arghire, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicSamsung Omnia II Gets UnboxedSamsung Omnia II Already Available from Verizon
DROID Eris to Receive OS Update, Google Maps Navigation

DROID Eris to Receive OS Update, Google Maps Navigation

by Ionut Arghire, December 5th, 2009
Verizon confirms the update for Q1 2010
Mobile World
Losing Weight Improves Sleep Quality for Men
Health
 

Losing Weight Improves Sleep Quality for Men

This is especially true for the obese
by Tudor Vieru, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicSnoring Analysis Can Detect Sleep ApneaNew Method for Diagnosing Sleep Apnea
Nanoparticles Brought into Focus via New Method
Nano-Biotechnology
 

Nanoparticles Brought into Focus via New Method

It can easily detect the small structures
by Tudor Vieru, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicMicro-Santa Claus Is Coming to TownNanoparticles Can Now Withstand Extreme Heat
How fMRI Is Used in Courts of Law
Sci Pry
 

How fMRI Is Used in Courts of Law

Experts wonder if brain scans and murder trials mix well
by Tudor Vieru, December 5th, 2009
more on this topicHow Men and Women Perceive DangerBrain Scans Reveal Consciousness 'Signature'