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About 126 articles found for 8 October 2014:

 

Newly Discovered Predatory Dinosaur Was About the Size of a Puma

The creature inhabited present day Venezuela, is the first predatory dinosaur thus far found in this part of the world
by Laura Sinpetru, October 8th, 2014
Halo: The Master Chief Collection Re-Imagines Warlock as Warlord

Halo: The Master Chief Collection Re-Imagines Warlock as Warlord

by Andrei Dumitrescu, October 8th, 2014
Gamers will get more cover and a new weapon at center map
 

Untested Stimulant Drug Found in 12 Weight Loss and Sports Supplements

The drug has never been tested on people, could cause side effects such as heart trouble and nervous system issues
by Laura Sinpetru, October 8th, 2014
How Dust and Solar Wind Got Together to Birth Water on the Moon

How Dust and Solar Wind Got Together to Birth Water on the Moon

by Laura Sinpetru, October 8th, 2014
Study says most of the water in the soil covering the surface of the Moon didn't get there via comets or meteorites
 

During WWII, a Bunch of Soldiers Etched Graffiti into a 1,700-Year-Old Cistern

The water cistern was discovered by archaeologists not too long ago, appears to have been engraved by WWII soldiers
by Laura Sinpetru, October 8th, 2014
 

The Case of Pedophile Stephen Collins: Should He Be Blackballed by the Industry?

Popular star of “7th Heaven” is being investigated for molesting 3 minor girls, after he confessed to it on tape
by Elena Gorgan, October 8th, 2014
 

Lo and Behold, the £1,100 (€1,399 / $1,768) Burger

The tasty and oddly expensive delight is currently available at the Honky Tonk restaurant in Chelsea, UK
by Laura Sinpetru, October 8th, 2014
What to Expect from “Twin Peaks” Season 3, by Mark Frost

What to Expect from “Twin Peaks” Season 3, by Mark Frost

by Elena Gorgan, October 8th, 2014
Co-creator talks revival: it’s been 3 years in the making
 

Study Says Siri Isn’t Safe for Drivers

AAA rates it a “category 4 level of mental distraction”
by Filip Truta, October 8th, 2014
NeNe Leakes Is Highest Paid Bravo Reality Star, with $1.5 Million (€1.18 Million)

NeNe Leakes Is Highest Paid Bravo Reality Star, with $1.5 Million (€1.18 Million)

by Elena Gorgan, October 8th, 2014
She’s still no match for a Kardashian though
Tim Berners-Lee Defends Not Embedding Security Into World Wide Web Platform

Tim Berners-Lee Defends Not Embedding Security Into World Wide Web Platform

by Gabriela Vatu, October 8th, 2014
The Internet may not have taken off as it had
 

Top Windows 10 Feature Requests

Microsoft’s feedback reveals what users want from the OS
by Bogdan Popa, October 8th, 2014
Japan in Sales: Super Smash Bros. and 3DS Rule Once Again, Many Newcomers

Japan in Sales: Super Smash Bros. and 3DS Rule Once Again, Many Newcomers

by Radu Haulica, October 8th, 2014
Hardware sales dropped 20% since last week
 

8 Gargoyles Weighing 1.5 Tons Each Go Missing in Massachusetts, US

The massive statues were taken down from the tower of a local church back in 2006, are nowhere to be found
by Laura Sinpetru, October 8th, 2014
China’s Youngest Hacker Wants to Be a White Hat

China’s Youngest Hacker Wants to Be a White Hat

by Ionut Ilascu, October 8th, 2014
Attacking websites to find weak spots is his strategy
Marvel Stops Creating New X-Men Characters to Sabotage Fox

Marvel Stops Creating New X-Men Characters to Sabotage Fox

by Dragos Rusu, October 8th, 2014
It's also killing off The Fantastic Four to stop new movies
 

This Car Is Almost Entirely Covered in Human Hair – Photos

The car is the work of Italian hairstylist Maria Lucia Mugno, who spent hours on end sewing strands on her Fiat 500
by Laura Sinpetru, October 8th, 2014
Jennifer Lawrence's Wikipedia Page Defaced to Show Nude Pic

Jennifer Lawrence's Wikipedia Page Defaced to Show Nude Pic

by Ionut Ilascu, October 8th, 2014
Editing the page is now under some form of protection
 

Microsoft Launches Patch to Remove Botched Updates

No, this is not a typo: new update is designed to remove two previously launched patches causing issues on Windows PCs
by Bogdan Popa, October 8th, 2014
Detroit Man Wants to Trade House for iPhone 6

Detroit Man Wants to Trade House for iPhone 6

by Filip Truta, October 8th, 2014
The lucky owner will have a few taxes to pay as well
 

Project Cars Gameplay Videos Show Why It's the Most Ambitious Racing Sim Out There

Granted, you might need multiple monitors and peripherals in order to get the most immersive experience out of it
by Radu Haulica, October 8th, 2014
 

Watch: Top 10 Coolest Creatures of the Night, Courtesy of Earth Unplugged

Tarsiers have eyes as big as their brains, owls can hunt in near perfect darkness and some cave fish have no eyes at all
by Laura Sinpetru, October 8th, 2014
 

Microsoft’s CEO Explains What Happened with Windows 9

Satya Nadella offers brief explanation of how the company decided to skip Windows 9 and release Windows 10
by Bogdan Popa, October 8th, 2014
Nokia HERE Maps Beta for Android Now Available for Download on Samsung Galaxy Smartphones

Nokia HERE Maps Beta for Android Now Available for Download on Samsung Galaxy Smartphones

by Cosmin Vasile, October 8th, 2014
The application is available through Galaxy Apps Store
 

Watch: Awesome Energy Facts That Will Shock Your Mind

Bet you didn't know it would take 55 hours for us to get our daily energy need, were we to plug ourselves into a wall
by Laura Sinpetru, October 8th, 2014
Nintendo: GameCube Controller Adapter Will Not Work with Anything Other than Super Smash Bros.

Nintendo: GameCube Controller Adapter Will Not Work with Anything Other than Super Smash Bros.

by Andrei Dumitrescu, October 8th, 2014
The company suggested wider compatibility options before
 

Stephen Collins Dropped from “Ted 2” in Child Molestation Scandal

The backlash has begun: actor admitted on tape to molesting 3 minor girls some years back, audio has leaked online
by Elena Gorgan, October 8th, 2014
 

Next-Gen MacBook Air Reportedly Too Slim, Poses Production Issues

12-inch notebook is being produced in small quantities
by Filip Truta, October 8th, 2014
Ankou, the Levitating Skull, Is a Wonder of 3D Printing Technology – Video

Ankou, the Levitating Skull, Is a Wonder of 3D Printing Technology – Video

by Sebastian Pop, October 8th, 2014
This is electromagnetic levitation at its finest
 

Ubisoft Delayed Assassin's Creed Unity to Balance Economy and Difficulty

The developer wants to deliver a stellar experience, taking its time to tweak every aspect to match its lofty goal
by Radu Haulica, October 8th, 2014
Man Accuses Comcast of Getting Him Fired After Year-Long Billing Dispute

Man Accuses Comcast of Getting Him Fired After Year-Long Billing Dispute

by Gabriela Vatu, October 8th, 2014
Multiple billing issues, mistaken charges and complaints later, the man got fired by PricewaterhouseCoopers
Driveclub Devs Postpone PS Plus Version and My Driveclub App Due to Server Load

Driveclub Devs Postpone PS Plus Version and My Driveclub App Due to Server Load

by Radu Haulica, October 8th, 2014
The team is working around the clock to improve connectivity for the many players experiencing problems
 

Chrome 38 iOS Downloads Files to Google Drive

Owners of the latest iPhones get updated Chrome browser
by Filip Truta, October 8th, 2014
Roundup of Gaming Laptops That Received the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M / 980M GPU Update

Roundup of Gaming Laptops That Received the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M / 980M GPU Update

by Alexandra Arici, October 8th, 2014
Here’s a list of laptops taking advantage of the new GPUs
 

Windows 7 Users Provided with Windows 10 Preview Direct Download Option

Microsoft ships the technical preview to users who have already registered for the Windows Insider Program
by Bogdan Popa, October 8th, 2014
Driveclub Dev Aware of Server Issues, Missing PS Plus Edition

Driveclub Dev Aware of Server Issues, Missing PS Plus Edition

by Andrei Dobra, October 8th, 2014
Evolution has no new details about the free PS4 game
 

OS X Yosemite GM Candidate 2 Released

A pre-release version of OS X Yosemite for development use
by Filip Truta, October 8th, 2014
Beyonce and Jay Z Working on Secret Album, Plan Unexpected Release

Beyonce and Jay Z Working on Secret Album, Plan Unexpected Release

by Dragos Rusu, October 8th, 2014
The couple is looking to mimic Beyonce's surprise launch earlier this year with another release with no promotion at all
 

Killer Whales Can Learn to “Talk” like Dolphins

Researchers find that, when interacting with bottlenose dolphins, killer whales switch to using a new set of sounds
by Laura Sinpetru, October 8th, 2014
 

Twitter Fights for Transparency, Sues Government over Right to Tell Users About Surveillance

Twitter wants to tell users about the National Security Letters and FISA orders it receives in its Transparency Reports
by Gabriela Vatu, October 8th, 2014
Google Chrome 38 Now Available for Download

Google Chrome 38 Now Available for Download

by Bogdan Popa, October 8th, 2014
A new version of the browser was officially released today
 

Ebola Patient's Dog Risks Being Put Down by Spanish Health Officials

The animal might be carrying the deadly virus, health officials argue the safest way to proceed is to put it to sleep
by Laura Sinpetru, October 8th, 2014
Steam Halloween Sale 2014 Leaked, Starts on October 30 – Report

Steam Halloween Sale 2014 Leaked, Starts on October 30 – Report

by Andrei Dobra, October 8th, 2014
The big promotion has been confirmed to developers
 

Watch This Alien: Isolation Xbox One vs. PS4 Side-by-Side Comparison Video

The image quality is identical, with performance making the difference between the two next-gen consoles
by Radu Haulica, October 8th, 2014
Free Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Next-Gen Upgrade Offer Revealed

Free Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Next-Gen Upgrade Offer Revealed

by Andrei Dobra, October 8th, 2014
Get the digital game on PS3 or Xbox 360, receive free PS4, Xbox One upgrade via the new offer from Activision