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About 135 articles found for 9 February 2012:

 

Future Rare Games Can Capture Nintendo Era Magic

Might get a chance with the project rumored for the next Xbox
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 9th, 2012
 

Get Windows 7 Themes for Valentine’s Day

Three themes to celebrate love: Roses, Chocolate and Animal Affection
by Ionut Arghire, February 9th, 2012
 

Analyst: Current Video Game Publishing Model Is Broken

Publishers are unable to spot and then market innovation
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 9th, 2012
 

Lady Gaga Opens Up About Being a Bulimic, Bullied

Singer says her weight issues still exist, but she's no longer harming herself
by Elena Gorgan, February 9th, 2012
Kodak Backs Out of Camera Market

Kodak Backs Out of Camera Market

by Sebastian Pop, February 9th, 2012
Troubled company makes some serious changes to its operations
 

Researcher: Video Calling Easily Accessible on Locked iPhone 4

The Passcode Lock proves to be highly ineffective at protecting private data
by Eduard Kovacs, February 9th, 2012
 

Nokia Maps Suite 2.0 with Full Support for Nokia Belle

It brings a wide range of other enhancements as well
by Ionut Arghire, February 9th, 2012
Samsung Galaxy S II HD Headed to Canada

Samsung Galaxy S II HD Headed to Canada

by Cosmin Vasile, February 9th, 2012
The smartphone is expected to arrive in “early Q2”
 

PETA's Whale Slavery Lawsuit Against SeaWorld Tossed

Judges rules the 13th Amendment only applies to humans, definitely not killer whales
by Elena Gorgan, February 9th, 2012
 

Kingdoms of Amalur Dev Would Love New Consoles, Still Likes Current Ones

Gamers want new devices but developers are happy with current consoles, says the developer
by Andrei Dobra, February 9th, 2012
 

T-Mobile Nokia Astound Won't Get Belle Update (Official)

It will remain stuck on Symbian Anna unless the decision is changed
by Cosmin Vasile, February 9th, 2012
Advanced Tool for Weather Forecasting Turned On Aboard NPP

Advanced Tool for Weather Forecasting Turned On Aboard NPP

by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
The satellite will be able to provide extremely accurate readings from now on
 

Ke$ha Gets Makeunder for Glamour Magazine

Pop singer says she has rock'n'roll pumping through her veins, reveals feminine side
by Elena Gorgan, February 9th, 2012
 

iPhoneography Course Kicks Off at Kensington and Chelsea College, London

Professional photographer aims to prove the iPhone is not a toy, but a compelling camera
by Filip Truta, February 9th, 2012
 

Motorola Brings the DEFY MINI in Germany

No word on its price yet, but it should hit shelves in March
by Cosmin Vasile, February 9th, 2012
 

avast! 7 Free Public Beta Review

Redesigned interface, remote assistance, streamed updates
by Ionut Ilascu, February 9th, 2012
Archos 101 G9 Turbo 10-Inch Tablet Hits Woot! for $280 (210 EUR)

Archos 101 G9 Turbo 10-Inch Tablet Hits Woot! for $280 (210 EUR)

by Sorin Nita, February 9th, 2012
You should hurry if you want to get one for yourself
 

I-O Data Intros 23-Inch LED-Backlit IPS LCD Monitor

Will go on sale by the end of February, 2012, for $347 / 261 Euro
by Sebastian Pop, February 9th, 2012
 

TELUS to Fire Up LTE Network on February 10th

The carrier will launch three LTE-capable devices to connect to it
by Ionut Arghire, February 9th, 2012
 

Adele on 60 Minutes – Video Preview

Singer opens up for first interview since having surgery
by Elena Gorgan, February 9th, 2012
 

Rockot Tapped to Deliver Two “Sentinels” to Orbit

ESA chose the Russian rocket over other available options
by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
More iPad 3 Parts Leak, Some Specs Determined
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More iPad 3 Parts Leak, Some Specs Determined

As we draw closer to the tablet’s launch, more hardware specs get out
by Filip Truta, February 9th, 2012
Taylor Swift Got Dumped Again, Says Report

Taylor Swift Got Dumped Again, Says Report

by Elena Gorgan, February 9th, 2012
British actor Eddie Redmayne is the cause of the new heartbreak
 

Extreme Tilts Make Planets Uninhabitable

Even if they are otherwise located in their parent star's habitable zones
by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
 

Google Wants Brilliant Young Minds for Zeitgeist 2012

Young people that have made a change in the world are invited
by Lucian Parfeni, February 9th, 2012
Carina Nebula Like You've Never Seen It Before

Carina Nebula Like You've Never Seen It Before

by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
VLT produces the most detailed image of the stellar nursery
Marking Cancer Cells for the Immune System

Marking Cancer Cells for the Immune System

by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
DNA sequencing proves excellent at this application
 

Shell Shows Off Energy Innovation via Free iPad App

Campaign to promote the app via BBC, the Economist and the Daily
by Filip Truta, February 9th, 2012
 

YouTube's Assault on TV Continues with Two Car Channels

YouTube continues to debut new channels with professional content
by Lucian Parfeni, February 9th, 2012
 

Download NVIDIA 276.52 Quadro Graphics Driver WHQL

New release brings updates, fixes and enhancements as usual
by Sebastian Pop, February 9th, 2012
 

Demi Moore Isn't Allowed to Weigh Herself in Rehab

Report claims star is receiving treatment for severe anorexia as well
by Elena Gorgan, February 9th, 2012
 

Depression Can Lead to More Bullying

Depressed teens are less well equipped to handle relationships with peers
by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
Google Responds to Wallet PIN Exposure Issue

Google Responds to Wallet PIN Exposure Issue

by Eduard Kovacs, February 9th, 2012
The company highlights that the attacks only work on rooted devices
 

Motorola GLEAM+ Goes Official in Germany

The handset will be available for 100 EUR (130 USD) outright
by Cosmin Vasile, February 9th, 2012
 

FCC Wants All Cable Channels Encrypted, Boxee Protests

The Live TV dongle would be dealt a heavy blow if the proposal passes
by Sebastian Pop, February 9th, 2012
 

Dwarf Companion Found Around Nearby Galaxy

Not even the Hubble Space Telescope could detect the faint object
by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
Samsung Plans Android Cameras, Files "Galaxy Camera" Trademark

Samsung Plans Android Cameras, Files "Galaxy Camera" Trademark

by Sebastian Pop, February 9th, 2012
Brand used for Android devices extends to cameras and camcorders too
 

IPO Amendment Reveals Zynga Gets Special Treatment from Facebook

Hardly surprising since Zynga accounts for 12 percent of Facebook revenue
by Lucian Parfeni, February 9th, 2012
 

More Windows 8 Build Numbers Emerge

Both Windows 8 and Windows 8 Server are in the Beta Escrow period now
by Ionut Arghire, February 9th, 2012
 

“G.I. Joe: Retaliation” International Trailer: Cobra in the White House

Paramount ups the ante on the promo campaign with fresh footage of the Cobra
by Elena Gorgan, February 9th, 2012
Living in the Countryside Improves the Immune System

Living in the Countryside Improves the Immune System

by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
Being a child on a farm was proven to have the most protective effect
 

TiVo HD DVR from DIRECTV Now Available

TiVo is once again integrated into the DIRECTV service
by Sebastian Pop, February 9th, 2012
 

Nokia Lumia 710 Now Available at Vodafone UK

The second Windows Phone from Nokia to hit carrier's network
by Ionut Arghire, February 9th, 2012
 

The Caveats Behind the Benefits of Chocolate

American scientists share a few words of caution with people
by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
 

Robotic Pack Mule Tested and Reared by DARPA

It is supposed to accompany soldiers across all sorts of terrain
by Sebastian Pop, February 9th, 2012
 

MegaUpload Shutdown Had No Significant Impact on File Sharing, Surprising No One

Even as several other sites shut down or limited their activity, others took their place
by Lucian Parfeni, February 9th, 2012
Soulcalibur V Debuts Behind Resident Evil in Japan

Soulcalibur V Debuts Behind Resident Evil in Japan

by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 9th, 2012
The Nintendo 3DS is still way ahead of the PlayStation Vita
 

Chrome 17 Comes with 20 Security Fixes

Users are advised to update to benefit from all the new features and security patches
by Eduard Kovacs, February 9th, 2012
 

Apple Officially Ends the Life of Its Best Selling Mac

Educational facilities confirm that Apple is no longer handing out this particular Mac
by Filip Truta, February 9th, 2012
 

Pre-Orders Suspended for Nikon D800 36-Megapixel DSLR Camera

Demand turned out to be so high that retailers had to put up the stop sign
by Sebastian Pop, February 9th, 2012
Dog Bites Denver TV Anchorwoman in the Face, Live on Air

Dog Bites Denver TV Anchorwoman in the Face, Live on Air

by Elena Gorgan, February 9th, 2012
Kyle Dyer has already had reconstructive surgery on her lip, will make full recovery
 

Apple Barred from Greenpeace "Cool IT" Ranking

Google tops the chart “for its clear support of stronger US clean energy policy”
by Filip Truta, February 9th, 2012
VIPRE Report Reveals Wide Range of Cybercrime Targets

VIPRE Report Reveals Wide Range of Cybercrime Targets

by Eduard Kovacs, February 9th, 2012
Gamers, small and medium businesses, and government sites were most targeted
 

Blizzard Confirms Enhanced Chat Features for Diablo III

The developer will offer more information on in-game feature soon
by Alex Vochin, February 9th, 2012
 

Filter Detects Circular Polarized Light

The new device could be extremely useful for advanced applications
by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
Video Course Teaches Everything Worth Knowing About PCs and Repairing Them

Video Course Teaches Everything Worth Knowing About PCs and Repairing Them

by Sebastian Pop, February 9th, 2012
Also helps one know how to make a good PC instead of buying all the wrong things
 

Video: Google Wallet Contains PIN Exposure Flaw

Google addressed the issue, but now the ball is in the banks' court
by Eduard Kovacs, February 9th, 2012
 

Railguns Could Soon Get Pulse Power Capabilities

The superweapons will then be able to fire in bursts
by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
 

Sister Tweets Photo of Khloe Kardashian and Her Real Father

Kylie Jenner uploads photo of Khloe and Alex Roldan, her alleged biological dad
by Elena Gorgan, February 9th, 2012
Microsoft Stops Pre-Orders of Nokia Lumia 900

Microsoft Stops Pre-Orders of Nokia Lumia 900

by Ionut Arghire, February 9th, 2012
Users in the US can no longer reserve the Windows Phone
 

“House M.D.” Ends in April with Season 8

Joint announcement makes rumors official: medical drama is over
by Elena Gorgan, February 9th, 2012
 

Nanoscale Rockets to “Fly” Within the Body

The devices may carry antibodies to attack various diseases
by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
 

Security Expert Threatened by Banks After Discovering Vulnerabilities

Financial institutions should learn how to better collaborate with security experts
by Eduard Kovacs, February 9th, 2012
 

Google Drive Close to Launch

The Dropbox competitor is coming within weeks or months at the latest
by Lucian Parfeni, February 9th, 2012
 

iOS 5.0.1 Flaw Discloses Your Address Book Buddies

Voice Control tricked to show contacts, as well as to initiate calls
by Filip Truta, February 9th, 2012
Nvidia Confirms Quad-Core Smartphones for MWC 2012

Nvidia Confirms Quad-Core Smartphones for MWC 2012

by Ionut Arghire, February 9th, 2012
HTC might launch a Tegra 3 handset at the event, others could follow
 

Sony Builds Cyber-Shot TX300V Wireless Charging Camera

TransferJet technology enables a special dock to both charge the item and transfer files
by Sebastian Pop, February 9th, 2012
 

Fiat Website Hacked and Defaced by ZHC

The virtual battle between Pakistan and India continues
by Eduard Kovacs, February 9th, 2012
 

IBM Brings SSD Caching Support to the XIV Gen3 Storage System

The company says the SSD cache can drastically improve the system's performance
by Sorin Nita, February 9th, 2012
 

Arctic Sea Ice Extent Below Average This January

New report highlights the evolution of Arctic ices last month
by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
iPad 3 Aluminum Chassis Leaked

iPad 3 Aluminum Chassis Leaked

by Filip Truta, February 9th, 2012
Chinese part sellers reveal the back shell of Apple’s next-gen tablet
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Nokia Belle Brings Great Camera Enhancements

It arrives with the same camera improvements that Nokia N8 has tasted recently
by Ionut Arghire, February 9th, 2012
 

Preventing Consoles from Playing Used Games Isn't Good, Witcher Dev Says

Used gaming can't be stopped by putting restrictions on consoles, CD Projekt says
by Andrei Dobra, February 9th, 2012
 

Skyrim Might Get Tons of New Gameplay Features via DLC

Developers created them all during a one-week game jam
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 9th, 2012
 

Bradesco Phishing Emails Target Internet Banking Accounts

Cybercriminals may be relying on the Anonymous attack to gain credibility
by Eduard Kovacs, February 9th, 2012
Adele on Her Weight: I Represent the Majority of Women

Adele on Her Weight: I Represent the Majority of Women

by Elena Gorgan, February 9th, 2012
Singer gives first interview since undergoing throat surgery
 

Sea Levels Rose 0.5 Inches in 7 Years

New study analyzes data stretching from 2003 to 2010
by Tudor Vieru, February 9th, 2012
 

Video PoC: Vulnerability in Cyberoam Central Console 2.0

Vulnerability Lab researchers found a flaw in another popular application
by Eduard Kovacs, February 9th, 2012
 

Pink Galaxy S II Now Available in the UK via Carphone Warehouse

The smartphone can be grabbed for free on select plans
by Cosmin Vasile, February 9th, 2012
Sony Tablet S Rooted, at Least Until the Next Android Update

Sony Tablet S Rooted, at Least Until the Next Android Update

by Sebastian Pop, February 9th, 2012
For those who don't mind some risks, this is how to get superuser rights
 

Kim Kardashian and LeAnn Rimes Bond in Church

Stars hang out together in church, spark rumors of a new BFF couple
by Elena Gorgan, February 9th, 2012
 

Windows 8 Consumer Preview to Debut on February 29th at MWC 2012

The new platform release will bring enhancements, access to the Windows Store
by Ionut Arghire, February 9th, 2012
iPhone 5 Not a Priority in SwaggSec’s Foxconn Leak

iPhone 5 Not a Priority in SwaggSec’s Foxconn Leak

by Filip Truta, February 9th, 2012
Also, the hackers weren’t after info regarding working conditions
 

PowerColor Readies Custom-Cooled Radeon HD 7970 Card

A high-end graphics card that will most probably come factory overclocked
by Sorin Nita, February 9th, 2012
 

Nokia Asha 201 Now Available at Vodafone UK

The handset can be purchased for only £45 per month
by Ionut Arghire, February 9th, 2012
Lenovo Posts Record Financial Results for Q3 FY 2011

Lenovo Posts Record Financial Results for Q3 FY 2011

by Sebastian Pop, February 9th, 2012
The company reaches highest worldwide market share, recession or not
 

CrunchBang Linux 10 R20120207 Available for Download

Now distributed as stable and backported ISO images!
by Marius Nestor, February 9th, 2012
 

Gaikai Founder Suggests Microsoft and Sony Will Create Gaming TVs

The battle between the two companies will move away from consoles
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 9th, 2012
Rumor Mill: Spark Unlimited Working on Battlefront 3

Rumor Mill: Spark Unlimited Working on Battlefront 3

by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 9th, 2012
The company is hiring for a game with a similar profile
 

White Motorola RAZR Gets Launched in UAE

It will be available at all leading retailers across the country
by Cosmin Vasile, February 9th, 2012