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Windows
Windows XP Isn’t a “Modern Operating System” – Microsoft
The software giant continues its efforts to move XP users away from the 11-year-old OS
by Bogdan Popa, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Windows 8 Gains More Users as Windows 8.1 Launch Nears
Windows XP Migration Delayed Due to Economic Recession
Mobile World
HTC One Officially Introduced in India, Priced at $785/€605
It will be offered by Reliance Communications among others
by Cosmin Vasile, April 8th, 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
Green
Yum! Brands Rolls Out Greener Paper Policy
The owner of Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and Wing Street vows to promote green packaging
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Greenpeace Points Fashion Brands in the Right Direction
Milan Fashion Show Gets Eco-Friendly Vertical Catwalk – Video
Oddiverse Blog
Trapped Kids Found Dead on North Carolina Construction Site
The bodies of Chloe Jade Arwood and James Levi Caldwell have been located
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Two Kids Feared Dead As They Become Trapped on Construction Site [Updated]
Florida Boys Missing, Father Sails Off with Them from John's Pass
Green
Less than 100 Sumatran Rhinos Believed to Be Alive in the World Today
National and international efforts are needed if the species is to escape extinction
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Corruption Is on the Rise Amongst Wildlife Rangers, Conservationists Warn
Footprints of Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhinos Discovered in Borneo
Low-Fat Chocolate Now Made from Fruit Juice
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
Researchers say their low-fat chocolate feels just like the regular one
Science Blog
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: Jazzy, the Pug with 2 Broken Legs, Makes Amazing Recovery
Nobody knows how Jazzy broke her legs, some suspect her owners are to blame
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: Animated Version of the Canadian Seal Hunt
Watch: Baby River Otter Named Molalla Learns to Swim
Music, Film & TV Blog
Joel Osteen Hoax: Dummy Sites Announce Pastor's Resignation
Pranksters publish news about Osteen renouncing his faith
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
ACM Awards 2013: Carrie Underwood Performs “Two Black Cadillacs” – Video
Westboro Baptist Church to Boycott Roger Ebert’s Funeral
Green
Particulate Pollution Keeps Coral Reefs from Growing, Study Finds
Despite their living under the sea, coral reefs respond to particulate pollution
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Airpocalypse in China: 1.2 Million Premature Deaths Linked to Air Pollution
Pharmaceutical Pollution Now Said to Affect Streams Worldwide
Internet Life
Firefox Gets a New Faster Baseline JavaScript Compiler
The new JIT is already faster and should yield even more improvements in time
by Lucian Parfeni, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
What's New in Firefox 20 Beta, Per-Window Private Browsing and Download Panel
Firefox 20 Beta Adds JS Profiler, CSS Flexbox and getUserMedia by Default
Music, Film & TV Blog
Viral of the Day: “Game of Thrones” Cello Cover by Break of Reality
Cello rock band covers theme song of popular HBO show
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Viral of the Day: Gerard Butler Does the Harlem Shake (Sparta)
Viral of the Day: Honest Trailer for “Jurassic Park 3D”
Picture of the Day: Ridiculously Photogenic Baby Chimpanzee Makes Funny Face
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
7-month-olf Zuri loves clowning around in front of the camera
Green/Eco Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
Viral of the Day: Val Kilmer Pokes Fun at His Forgettable “Batman”
Actor shows a sense of humor, makes cameo in Ricky Gervais’ mockumentary
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Viral of the Day: Gerard Butler Does the Harlem Shake (Sparta)
Viral of the Day: Honest Trailer for “Jurassic Park 3D”
Security Blog
Cybercriminals Might Be Distributing Malware via Game of Thrones Torrents
The crooks can use several techniques to disguise malicious elements
by Eduard Kovacs, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
FBI Employees Caught Downloading “The Good Wife” via BitTorrent
Judge Says CNET Can Continue Distributing BitTorrent Clients
Xbox
Microsoft Focuses Entertainment and TV Resources on Xbox, Sells Mediaroom IPTV Platform
The Xbox 720 is certain to have a bigger emphasis on entertainment
by Andrei Dobra, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Xbox 720 Won't Allow Games to Be Played Without a Constant Online Connection, Report Says
Microsoft Creative Director Wants Always-On Internet Connection for Consoles
Internet Life
Firefox May Support Google's WebP Format, After Dismissing It Initially
Mozilla is considering adding support for Google's WebP
by Lucian Parfeni, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Convert Any Image Hosted by Google into WebP, Even Your Own on Google+, Picasa
Android Google Chrome to Get Cloud Proxy Feature like Opera Mini, Amazon Silk
Oddiverse Blog
Lamborghini Miura Catches on Fire in London – Video
The vehicle is stationed on a three-lane carriage way in the central part of the city
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Body in Towed Car Found Three Days After Accident
Vegas Restaurant Crash: Police Arrest Teen Suspect Leaving 10 People Injured
Phishing Alert: “Warning Code: 11XXTT8765”
by Eduard Kovacs, April 8th, 2013
A phishing attack designed to harvest the credentials of all email users
Spam Reports
Technology Blog
1,000 FPS Video in 4K Resolution Now Possible to Record
The Flex4K camcorder from Phantom is a real piece of work
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Spotted in the Wild
Professional-Grade Memory Card Launched by Maxell
Oddiverse Blog
The World's Largest Private Yacht Is Manufactured in Germany
The Azzam has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Bass Angler Catches Two Fish While One Tries to Swallow the Other
Record 7-Foot (2.1-M) Long, 102-Pound (46-Kg) Barracuda Caught in Angola
Science Blog
NASA Plans to Capture an Asteroid, Place It in Moon Orbit, US Senator Reveals
The asteroid could later be studied and mined, providing valuable information
by Lucian Parfeni, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Coming Asteroid Worth $195B in Metals and Propellant
Watch Live Asteroid 2012 DA14 Give Earth a Close Shave
Security
Microsoft’s Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Piracy: the Three Es
The Redmond-based giant continues its anti-piracy fight worldwide
by Bogdan Popa, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Former Employees Tip Off Microsoft About Australian Software Pirates
Microsoft Tracks Down Pirates Selling Windows 8 Downloaded from Torrents
Technology Blog
Dual-Band Netgear Wireless Router Has Dual-Core CPU
It can communicate over both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Lenovo’s ThinkCentre Edge 62z AiO Drivers Are Added to Softpedia’s Database
Dragonfly Robot Drone Created by Festo – Video
Harry Styles of One Direction Gets Pantsed on Stage – Video
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
Liam Payne pranks bandmate during recent London show, to the delight of fans
Music, Film & TV Blog
Oddiverse
Five Tons (11,000 Pounds) of Nutella Stolen from German Spa Town
Thieves make off with $20,000 (€15,350) worth of chocolate spread
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Attacker in Brooklyn Robbery Caught for Wearing Shirt with Nickname on It
Baby Stroller Used in LensCrafters Burglary in Lakewood, Colorado – Photo
Music, Film & TV Blog
ACM Awards 2013: Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Wife Beth Spills Out of Dress – Photo
Couple take the cream for worst dressed at the awards show
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
ACM Awards 2013: Kelly Clarkson Performs “Don’t Rush” – Video
ACM Awards 2013: Miranda Lambert Wins Big, Performs – Video
Technology Blog
Quiet CPU Cooler Series from Noctua Gets Larger
The company releases two new models with slim bodies
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Noctua Launches New Case Fan with 120mm Diameter
Enermax COENUS PC Case Released
Music, Film & TV Blog
ACM Awards 2013: Carrie Underwood Performs “Two Black Cadillacs” – Video
Singer goes home empty-handed but puts on impressive performance
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
ACM Awards 2013: Kelly Clarkson Performs “Don’t Rush” – Video
ACM Awards 2013: Miranda Lambert Wins Big, Performs – Video
Nature
Fish with Transparent Blood Goes on Display in Japan
The specimen has no hemoglobin and an unusually large heart, researchers say
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Nutrient in Red Meat Causes Heart Disease When Broken Down by Certain Gut Bacteria
Watch: Crash Course in the Science of Cats
HTC One Now Up for Pre-Order at Best Buy
by Cosmin Vasile, April 8th, 2013
All three carrier-bounded models are available, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint
Mobile World
Science Blog
Watch Astronaut Chris Hadfield Cry in Space – Video
And be creeped out by what happens to his tears with no gravity
by Lucian Parfeni, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
All Astronaut Photos Ever Shot Reveal the Map of Our Planet
The Taranaki Volcano Seen from Space, So Perfect It Doesn't Look Real
Technology Blog
Images of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Leaked
Photos of the camera have reached the Internet prematurely
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Samsung Galaxy Camera Wi-Fi Edition Now in US for $449.99 / 450 Euro
Professional-Grade Memory Card Launched by Maxell
Music, Film & TV Blog
ACM Awards 2013: Kelly Clarkson Performs “Don’t Rush” – Video
Singer looks happy, relaxed and sounds even better than ever
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
ACM Awards 2013: Miranda Lambert Wins Big, Performs – Video
ACM Awards 2013: Luke Bryan Wins Entertainer of the Year
Oddiverse Blog
Watch: 89-Year-Old Woman Lip-Syncs to 1929 Tune
Carol Lyn Black lip-syncs to "Happy Days Are Here Again"
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
100-Year-Old Woman Raps, Bowls, Plays Discus
Demonstrators Choose Dancing to Protest Washington Dance Tax
Green/Eco Blog
Leona Lewis Slams the Grand National Horse Race, Says She Can't Stand It
The singer takes to Twitter to express her disapproval of this annual event
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Pet Pig Attacked by Pit Bulls, Stabbed 10 to 20 Times by Georgia Man
Watch: Animated Version of the Canadian Seal Hunt
Fuduntu 2013.2 Officially Released – Screenshot Tour
by Silviu Stahie, April 8th, 2013
The distribution comes with a new Linux kernel and updated applications
Linux Distributions
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: William Shatner Speaks Against the Destruction of Wildlife Habitats
The celebrity narrates new Greenpeace PSA, hopes to protect the Bering Sea canyons
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: Meet the 4 Explorers Set to Travel to the North Pole Later This Month
Picture of the Day: Polar Bear Floats Past Kremlin
Music, Film & TV Blog
Kathy Griffin’s “Kathy” Show Canceled After 2 Seasons
Comedienne has confirmed the news, won’t say what’s next for her
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Sara Bareilles Is Leaving NBC’s The Sing-Off
Melissa McBride Clears Up “Walking Dead” Mystery: Chalk It Up to Legalese
Technology Blog
Sony Sues RED, More as Revenge than Anything Else
Patent infringement accusations fly all over the place, again
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Pentax K-30 Camera Gets Firmware Update
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Spotted in the Wild
Mobile World
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Coming Soon to the US, Priced at $400/€305
The tablet is currently listed at Office Depot, but it’s out of stock
by Cosmin Vasile, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0 Coming to Philippines on April 13
Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0 Now Available in the UK
Oddiverse Blog
Truck Shuts Down Bridge in New York – Video
A tractor trailer carrying oxygen tanks blew up on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Two Kids Feared Dead As They Become Trapped on Construction Site [Updated]
Florida Boys Missing, Father Sails Off with Them from John's Pass
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera Spotted in the Wild
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
A second product will debut as well, Production Camera 4K
Photo & Video Cameras
Xbox
hot
Xbox 720 Out in November, Costs $500 (€385) Standard, New Report Says
The next Xbox will also be sold with a subscription and is going to be revealed in May
by Andrei Dobra, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Get Free 1600 MS Points by Pre-Ordering Grand Theft Auto V via MS Store
PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720 Need to Offer Convenience, Epic Games Says
Music, Film & TV Blog
Photo of the Day: John Cena Is WWE Champion After Defeating The Rock
A rematch may be possible farther down the road, says report
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
2000 Gold Medalist Soraya Jimenez Dies of Heart Attack at 35 [Reuters]
Robin Roberts to Receive ESPN Courage Award at the 2013 ESPYS
Oddiverse
U.S. Diplomat Killed in Suicide Bombing in Afghanistan
25-year-old Anne Smedinghoff was serving in Afghanistan for less than a year
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
220-Pound (100-Kg) World War II Bomb Stops Train Traffic in Berlin, Germany
Detroit Airport Evacuated, Bomb Squad Teams Called In
Celebrity News
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“Iron Lady” Margaret Thatcher Dies at 87
Family has confirmed that former Prime Minister died of a stroke
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Tom Hanks Tears Up During Nora Ephron Tribute
Shain Gandee Cause of Death Determined: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: Explorer Nearly Gets Strangled by a Boa Constrictor
Steve Backshall allows the snake to coil around its neck, narrates the experience
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: Animated Version of the Canadian Seal Hunt
Watch: Baby River Otter Named Molalla Learns to Swim
WhatsApp Messenger iOS App Might Get Pulled Soon
Updated
by Filip Truta, April 8th, 2013
The messaging app may get relaunched as a Google service
iWorld
Science
Cells in the Blood, Heart and Lungs Now Believed to Smell the Food We Eat
Researchers say olfactory receptors can also be found on non-olfactory cells
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Billions of Cicadas Will Swarm the US East Coast This Spring
Walking and Running Yield the Same Health Benefits, Study Finds
Mobile World
Nokia Lumia Smartphones Get up to 15% Discount in Russia
It appears that Nokia plans to make room for the upcoming handsets
by Cosmin Vasile, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Nokia Lumia 720 Expected in India in Early March
Nokia Lumia 620 Now Available in Indonesia
Music, Film & TV Blog
Westboro Baptist Church to Boycott Roger Ebert’s Funeral
He was an enabler and he must be burning in hell, the WBC says
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Roger Ebert, Esteemed Film Critic, Dies at 70
Roger Ebert Hospitalized for Hip Fracture
Security Blog
France Launches Cyberdefense Network to Raise Awareness of Cyber Threats
The organization is made up of 40 citizens split into six groups
by Eduard Kovacs, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Hackers Working for Chinese Military: Ugly Gorilla, DOTA, SuperHard
Softpedia Exclusive Interview: Dhillon Kannabhiran, CEO and Founder of HITB
Technology Blog
hot
In 2014, AMD FM1 and AM3 CPUs Will Be Replaced Completely
The company is quite eager to move things to the next generation
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
AMD Trinity APUs Have a Problem, Their Clocks Plummet Below the Base
AMD: NVIDIA Is Bitter over Losing Sony PS4 Deal
World's Largest Fat-Fuelled Power Station to Become Operational in East London
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
Thames Water and 2OC announce plans to use London's cooking waste to fuel power station
Green
Windows
Windows XP Migration Delayed Due to Economic Recession
Microsoft urges everyone to dump Windows XP, but users don’t seem to get the message
by Bogdan Popa, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Users Love Windows XP Because It Just Works – Analyst
Microsoft to Patch Windows XP, 7, and 8 Tomorrow
Music, Film & TV Blog
ACM Awards 2013: Miranda Lambert Wins Big, Performs – Video
Singer takes home 3 awards, get standing ovation after live number
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
ACM Awards 2013: Luke Bryan Wins Entertainer of the Year
ACM Awards 2013: Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban Perform “Highway Don’t Care” – Video
Oddiverse
Two Kids Feared Dead As They Become Trapped on Construction Site
Updated
A 6-year-old girl and 7-year-old boy were playing in the basement of an excavated building
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
3-Year-Old Killed by Garage Door While Playing with Controller
Frozen Baby Mom Who Abandoned Child on Rural Road Sentenced
Rumours about mobile phones
Specs List for Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 Leaks Online
The handset will pack a 1.4GHz dual-core processor, an 8MP camera
by Ionut Arghire, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Samsung Officially Announces the International Galaxy Win
Samsung to Plan “SM” Letter Code for New Devices – Report
Technology Blog
Sony Xperia Tablet Z Successor Will Have Snapdragon 800 CPU
Qualcomm's quad-core processor will run at 2.3 GHz
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
AMD Demos Convertible Notebooks and Tablets – Video
Intel NUC Ultra-Small PC with Haswell Core i5 CPU on the Way
Remember Me Gets PC Requirements, New Video with Enemies and Combat
by Andrei Dobra, April 8th, 2013
The game has pretty low specifications and looks very good
PC Games
Music, Film & TV Blog
Jeremy Irons Explains Controversial Gay Marriage Comments
He went a bit overboard but he’s right about what he said, the actor explains
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Jeremy Irons Fears Gay Marriage Would Legalize Incest – Video
“The Host” Gets Final Trailer: Alien Invasion, Resistance and Young Love
Mobile Apps
hot
Facebook Home Pre-Release Build Leaks, APK Files Available for Download
It’s compatible with Android devices with maximum resolution of 1280 x 768
by Cosmin Vasile, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
First Facebook Home UI Screenshots Leak Ahead of Official Announcement
Facebook Home for Android Goes Official
Mobile World
Micromax A115 Canvas 3D Leaks, Coming Soon to India
The smartphone will ship with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean onboard
by Cosmin Vasile, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Micromax A116 Canvas HD Now Back in Stock (Updated)
Micromax A116 Canvas HD Sold Out in 15 Minutes
Security Blog
Anonymous Hacks Belgian Fire Department’s Site in Protest Against Abuse of Young Girl
Two of the unit's volunteers are accused of molesting a 13-year-old
by Eduard Kovacs, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Russia Asks YouTube, Facebook and Twitter to Remove "Questionable" Content
Anonymous Shows Support for Rohingya People, Myanmar Gov Sites Attacked
Music, Film & TV Blog
ACM Awards 2013: Luke Bryan Wins Entertainer of the Year
Bryan co-hosted the awards show with good friend Blake Shelton
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
ACM Awards 2013: Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban Perform “Highway Don’t Care” – Video
Taylor Swift Lands Cameo on “New Girl” Season 2 Finale
Amtrak Train Derails in Washington State Mudslide
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
97 people were on the train when it stopped near Everett
Oddiverse Blog
Storage
HighPoint Launches 40-Port SATA 6 Gb/s Host Adapter
This is one product hub that will blow most others out of the water
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
HighPoint RAID Card for Truly Fast High-Capacity Storage
AMD's New Tahiti LE GPU Avoided by Graphics Card Makers
Internet Life
How to Use BitTorrent to Become a Best-Selling Author
The trick is to make the most out of the technology and the platform
by Lucian Parfeni, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
How to Access KickassTorrents and Other Censored Sites in the UK
British ISPs Start Blocking KickassTorrents, H33T, Fenopy
Oddiverse Blog
Airport Baggage Handler Caught Stealing from Passengers' Bags – Video
The 23-year-old worker stole valuables worth $84K (€64K)
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Detroit Airport Evacuated, Bomb Squad Teams Called In
Man Thrown from Plane at 2,500 Feet (762 Meters) During Flying Lesson
Music, Film & TV Blog
Melissa McCarthy Falls in SNL Opening Monolog – Video
Show’s host struggles with impossibly high heels, fails
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Justin Timberlake Downplays Kanye West Feud – Video
Justin Timberlake Disses Kanye West on SNL – Video
Mobile Apps
Microsoft Adds Option to Cancel App Submissions to Windows Phone Store
Developers will also be able to change screenshot orientation from the Dev Center
by Ionut Arghire, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Mehdoh 8.10 for Windows Phone Now Available
Windows Phone 8.1 Concept Design Emerges
OpBlackSummer: Hackers Claim to Have Breached First National Bank of Mercersburg
by Eduard Kovacs, April 8th, 2013
They have allegedly retrieved the details of 3,500 users
Security Blog
Mobile World
Nokia Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 Coming Soon to Germany via O2 and Vodafone
No word on the phones' price tags and availability yet
by Cosmin Vasile, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Nokia Lumia 720 Expected in India in Early March
Nokia Lumia 520 Already Second Most Popular Phone at Flipkart
Health
Nutrient in Red Meat Causes Heart Disease When Broken Down by Certain Gut Bacteria
Gut bacteria cause the nutrient to become a major cause of artery clogging
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Billions of Cicadas Will Swarm the US East Coast This Spring
Walking and Running Yield the Same Health Benefits, Study Finds
Internet Life
French Spy Agency Bullies Wikipedia Editor into Deleting Article
The article then became one of the most read on the French Wikipedia
by Lucian Parfeni, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
To Help Computers Understand Meaning, Google's Wikilinks Corpus Has 40M Mentions on 10M Pages
Five Websites Account for 20% of Clicks, Can You Guess Who They Are
Music, Film & TV Blog
ACM Awards 2013: Tim McGraw, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban Perform “Highway Don’t Care” – Video
One of the highlights of the night, truly a moment to remember
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Taylor Swift Admits “I Knew You Were Trouble” Is About Harry Styles
David Hasselhoff Sings “Looking for Freedom” at the Berlin Wall
Storage
Fusion-io ioFX Super-SSD Has 1.6 TB Capacity
It looks a lot better than pretty much every other PCI Express SSD out there
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Intel NUC Ultra-Small PC with Haswell Core i5 CPU on the Way
New Enterprise-Grade SSDs Launched by ADATA
Jaime Pressly and Estella Warren Get into Nasty Fight over Stolen Purse
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
Actresses get into screaming match at LA club, police are now investigating
Celebrity News
Technology Blog
PC Made to Look like Something out of Bioshock Infinite
It is a steampunk project, not that many will notice from the get-go
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
AMD Radeon HD7790 Catalyst Performance Driver Is Out
Download NVIDIA GeForce Game Ready Driver 314.22 for BioShock Infinite Now
Oddiverse
Florida Boys Missing, Father Sails Off with Them from John's Pass
The Coast Guard is sending out an alert for tourists to be on the lookout for the family
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
"We Weren't Meant to Die," Teenage Hiker Expresses in Post-Rescue Interview
Missing Family Found Alive in the Everglades After Fishing Trip Goes Wrong
Green/Eco Blog
Orangutans Are Rescued After Bulldozers Destroy Their Forest Home
The forest where these animals used to live was cleared almost in its entirety
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Zombie Rescues Long-Lost Cat Named Disaster, Returns It to Its Owner
Scott Disick Deserves a Slow, Painful Death, Conservationists Say
Linux
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Steam Is Still Number One in Top 10 Free Apps on Ubuntu Software Center
The second and third place are taken by Master PDF Editor and YouTube to MP3, respectively
by Silviu Stahie, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Storm Cloud Dominates the Top Paid Apps on Ubuntu Software Center, in March
Linux Kernel 3.0.72 LTS Is Available for Download
Displays
Sony 55-Inch and 65-Inch 4K UHD TVs Cost Less than a Car, Thankfully
These ones have the normal 4K resolution, unlike the monitors
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
4K UHD OLED Monitors of 30 and 56 Inches Revealed by Sony
Samsung: Enterprises Should Just Adopt SSDs Already
North Korean Leader Confident in Country’s Cyber Capabilities Against South Korea
by Eduard Kovacs, April 8th, 2013
Kim Jong-un praised the "brave warriors" of the Reconnaissance General Bureau
Security
Oddiverse Blog
Abandoned Toddler Found on Porch Is Identified, Parents Arrested
4-year-old Zoe Brown was left with a sign urging whoever finds her to alert DCF
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
3-Year-Old Killed by Garage Door While Playing with Controller
Frozen Baby Mom Who Abandoned Child on Rural Road Sentenced
Music, Film & TV Blog
Viral of the Day: Gerard Butler Does the Harlem Shake (Sparta)
Actor visits the British troops, lets his inner geek shine
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Honey Boo Boo Does the Harlem Shake on GMA – Video
2 Artists Sampled on “Harlem Shake” Want Compensation
Linux
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Storm Cloud Dominates the Top Paid Apps on Ubuntu Software Center, in March
A new game called War in a Box – Paper Tanks is now available for purchase
by Silviu Stahie, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Alienware Is Now Selling Ubuntu PCs
Download Linux Kernel 3.9 Release Candidate 6
Green/Eco Blog
French Zoo Will Soon Run on Giant Panda Poop
Yuan Zi and Huan Huan produce about 66 pounds (about 30 kg) of waste each day
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Baby Rhino Struggles to Survive After His Mother Is Killed by Poachers
Footprints of Critically Endangered Sumatran Rhinos Discovered in Borneo
Concept Phones
Windows Phone 8.1 Concept Design Emerges
It adds needed functionality but clutters the interface
by Ionut Arghire, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Mehdoh 8.10 for Windows Phone Now Available
Temple Run for Windows Phone 8 Gets New Update
Ryan Gosling’s Bank Robbery Scene in “The Place Beyond the Pines” Was Real
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
Actor says they used a real bank with real customers for the scene
Music, Film & TV Blog
Displays
4K UHD OLED Monitors of 30 and 56 Inches Revealed by Sony
They are professional displays with wide viewing angles
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
more on this topic
Acer Has Released the Aspire ZC-605 AiO – Full Drivers List
AMD and Adobe Develop GPGPU-Accelerated Premiere Pro Software
Oddiverse Blog
"We Weren't Meant to Die," Teenage Hiker Expresses in Post-Rescue Interview
19-year-old Nicolas Cendoya was unconscious for a day on the mountain
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
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Hikers Found Alive in Canyon, Second Teenager Rescued 4 Days into the Search
One Hiker Found Safe in California Canyon, Rescuers Look for Second Teen
Technology Blog
4K Media Player Released by Sony
It can be swapped for the FMP-X1 when the 4K distribution network launches
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
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NEC Creates 29-Inch LED-Backlit IPS Monitor with Ultra Wide Screen
WD Presents Its TV Play Media Player Firmware Version 1.05.47
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Jordanian Authorities Arrest Hackers Involved in Attacks Against Israel
Anonymous hacktivists might retaliate against the arrests
by Eduard Kovacs, April 8th, 2013
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Sites of Polish Military, Nigerian Government Defaced by LatinHack
Ukrainian and Russian Authorities Arrest Carberp Trojan Developers
Games
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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Gets Leaked Description, Out on May 1
The arcade shooter is a standalone experience and won't require Far Cry 3
by Andrei Dobra, April 8th, 2013
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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Gets Leaked Achievements, Might Be Arcade Shooter
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Delivers Arcade Twist on Shooter Mechanics
Acer to Launch Iconia A1-810 Tablet with 7.9-Inch Display and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
by Cosmin Vasile, April 8th, 2013
The tablet will be available for purchase for $260/€200
Mobile World
Oddiverse
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Seven Die in Brewery in Mexico City After Being Locked Inside a Cistern
The incident has taken place at the Grupo Modelo facility where Corona is produced
by Raluca Anghel, April 8th, 2013
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Carnival Triumph Moored, Man Falling Overboard As Ship Drifted Off Still Missing
Man Overboard as Carnival Ship Breaks Loose from Harbor, Search Mission Launched
Nature
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Billions of Cicadas Will Swarm the US East Coast This Spring
The insects have been hiding in the underground for 17 years, specialists say
by Laura Sinpetru, April 8th, 2013
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Watch: Crash Course in the Science of Cats
So-Called Gastric Bypass in a Pill Helps Mice Lose Weight
Hacking News
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Hacktivists Target over 100,000 Israeli Sites, Officials Say There’s No Real Damage
Hackers say OpIsrael caused billions of dollars in damage
by Eduard Kovacs, April 8th, 2013
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Israel Prepares for April 7 Hacktivist Attacks
Hackers Take Down Official Mossad Website, Details of 30,000 Israeli Officials Leaked
Linux
Alienware Is Now Selling Ubuntu PCs
The company provides four different configurations
by Silviu Stahie, April 8th, 2013
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Download Linux Kernel 3.9 Release Candidate 6
Ubuntu GNOME 13.04 Beta 2 (Raring Ringtail) Screenshot Tour
iWorld
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Apple Pulls AppGratis from iTunes
Neither company has any official statement to share with the public
by Filip Truta, April 8th, 2013
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The Color-Changing iPhone Becomes a Reality
Apple Needs iPhone 6 This Year, Not iPhone 5S – Ken Segall
Mike Tyson Spoofs “50 Shades of Grey” in “Scary Movie 5”
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
Former boxing champ has hilarious cameo in latest “Scary Movie” installment, says report
Music, Film & TV Blog
Celebrity News
Jenna Jameson Arrested for Battery on Her Birthday
Victim makes citizen’s arrest until police arrive on the scene
by Elena Gorgan, April 8th, 2013
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Amanda Knox Could Be Back in Court for Retrial
Lindsay Lohan Misses Flight for Court Date
CPU
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Intel Haswell BGA Mini PC Chips Will Have Better Graphics Than Desktop Ones
Core i7-4770R, Core i5-4670R and Core i5-4570R incoming
by Sebastian Pop, April 8th, 2013
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Intel NUC Ultra-Small PC with Haswell Core i5 CPU on the Way
Celeron 1019Y, Intel's New ULV Ivy Bridge CPU
Mobile Apps
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Google Play Store 4.0 Screenshot Shows New Front Page
With a revamped interface, each category with a new button
by Ionut Arghire, April 8th, 2013
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HTC One to Arrive in India on April 22
Dual-SIM Micromax A91 Ninja Now Available in India
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