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Editorials
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Why It's Never Ever OK to Shout “I Have Ebola” on a Plane
Or in the supermarket, or in church, or even in the comfort of your own private, personal home for that matter
by Laura Sinpetru, October 11th, 2014
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Dog Put Down for Fear It Was Carrying Ebola
Texas Ebola Patient Dies, Doctors Say He “Fought Courageously”
Security Blog
Very Few Domains Used for Phishing Are Ranked by Alexa
Meaningful statistics provided for few fraudulent domains
by Ionut Ilascu, October 11th, 2014
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Blocked Chase Account Notification Is a Phishing Scam
Cyber Espionage Group Uses Bank Website to Redirect to Exploit Kit
Health
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Scientists Explain How the Brain Repairs Itself After a Stroke
Experiments on mice show injured parts of the brain are eventually populated by new neurons grown from support cells
by Laura Sinpetru, October 11th, 2014
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Untested Stimulant Drug Found in 12 Weight Loss and Sports Supplements
US NIH Awards $46M (€36M) to the BRAIN Initiative
Science Blog
Historians Manage to Read Magna Carta Badly Burnt in 1731 Fire
To make head and tail of the document, specialists resorted to a technique known as multispectral imaging
by Laura Sinpetru, October 11th, 2014
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4th-Century Glass Plate Shows Jesus with No Beard, Oddly Short Hair
In 1357, a Bunch of Pirates Stole a Dead Bishop's Treasure
Space
Jupiter-like Planets Can Be Pushed Closer to Their Star by Companions
Researchers believe to have figured out why it is that some large gassy planets sit oddly close to their parent star
by Laura Sinpetru, October 11th, 2014
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One-in-a-Million-Years Event: On October 19, a Comet Will Visit Mars
Black Hole Eats the Equivalent of 100 Billion Billion Hot Dogs Every Minute
Watch: Stunning Time-Lapse Shows Earth as Seen from Space
by Laura Sinpetru, October 11th, 2014
This positively stunning video comprises images taken by astronauts aboard the International Space Station
Science Blog
PC Games
The Evil Within Gets PC Details, Is Locked at 30fps but Can Be Tweaked via Console
Bethesda and Tango have implemented special features
by Andrei Dobra, October 11th, 2014
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The Evil Within Fight for Life Trailer Shows Enemies, Craftable Weapons
The Evil Within Gets Minimum System Requirements, Still Needs Powerful Specs
Columns
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Weekend Reading: FIFA 15 and Incremental Change
The series needs to evolve at its own pace
by Andrei Dumitrescu, October 11th, 2014
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FIFA 15 Title Update Launched on the PC, Coming Soon to Xbox One and PS4
FIFA 15 Diary: Stability Versus Innovation
Tips & Tricks
How to Enable Cut Command in Apple Mac
It's not CMD+X, and CMD + Drag and Drop only works in Finder
by Sebastian Pop, October 11th, 2014
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OS X Mavericks 10.9.1 Build 13B35 Available for Download – Developer News
Key iWork Features Return with Fresh Updates on OS X, iOS
Online Surveillance
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NSA Agents Infiltrate Companies in Germany, China
NSA's core secrets expose the agency's inner workings
by Gabriela Vatu, October 11th, 2014
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Google Will Help Build New Fiber Optic Cable Linking US to Brazil
Edward Snowden Documentary “Citizenfour” Gets Trailer
Celebrity News
Rose McGowan Injured in Smoke Bomb Prank in New York Restaurant
The actress was caught unaware by the thick smoke
by Dragos Rusu, October 11th, 2014
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Amanda Bynes Accused of Shoplifting in NYC, Clawed Fan Who Got Too Close
Charlie Sheen Now Accused of Molestation by Dental Technician
Jennifer Lawrence Is Adorable in Vanity Fair Interview, Quite Cheesy – Video
by Elena Gorgan, October 11th, 2014
Actress lists likes and dislikes, namedrops Kim Kardashian
Music, Film & TV Blog
Editorials
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Can the HTC’s RE Camera Solve the Company’s Woes? Probably Not
HTC’s new GoPro-style camera surfaced a few days ago
by Alexandra Arici, October 11th, 2014
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Microsoft Made a Mistake by Killing the Windows Phone 8.1 Nokia McLaren
Microsoft Should Rush a Very High-End Windows Phone 8.1 Device
Google News
Google Will Help Build New Fiber Optic Cable Linking US to Brazil
Google is investing some $60 million in this project
by Gabriela Vatu, October 11th, 2014
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Google Rivals Make a Point by Launching Chrome App That Reorders Page Ranking
Google Goes Transparent, Reveals New Right to Be Forgotten Numbers
Movies
Ben Affleck Will Be Better Batman than Christian Bale Because He’s American
Actor Henry Lennix defends Zack Snyder’s choice for lead in “Dawn of Justice,” hits a bum note with his comments
by Elena Gorgan, October 11th, 2014
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Chubby Ben Affleck Was Dubbed “Fatman” on the Set of “Batman V. Superman”
Ben Affleck Bulked Up for Batman, So Jennifer Garner Got Fat
Celebrity News
Kate Middleton Will Show Off Her Baby Bump in First Public Appearance
The Duchess hasn't been seen in public for several weeks
by Dragos Rusu, October 11th, 2014
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Kate Middleton Pregnant with Twin Girls, Ultrasound Confirms
Kate Middleton and Prince William Threaten Paparazzi to Stop “Harassing” Prince George
Online Surveillance
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Edward Snowden Documentary “Citizenfour” Gets Trailer
Ahead of the October 24 launch, a trailer for the documentary has made its way online giving us a taste
by Gabriela Vatu, October 11th, 2014
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The NSA Doesn't Want You to Know What Information It Has Leaked on Its Own
Tech Execs Warn Internet Could Shatter Due to NSA Spying
Jimmy Fallon Hits Jada Pinkett Smith with a Pie in the Face – Video
by Dragos Rusu, October 11th, 2014
The actress gets caught up in one of Fallon's weird games
Music, Film & TV Blog
Laptops & Tablets Blog
Watch: Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro Brings Gestures Controls to Your Creative Activities
Lenovo’s new premium machine just got a video spot
by Alexandra Arici, October 11th, 2014
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Watch: Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro Is a Multimedia Consumption Beast Built for Fun
The iPad Doesn’t Scare Lenovo’s Asthon Kutcher, Who Has High Hopes for The Yoga Tablet 2 Pro [WSJ]
Wearable Tech
Halo Is an Analog-Looking Smartwatch with Transparent OLED Display on Top
Halo is one of the most atypical smartwatches
by Alexandra Arici, October 11th, 2014
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Motorola Moto 360 Wonder Smartwatch Release Date Revealed
Pebble Teams Up with Former WebOS Designers to Revamp Smartwatch UX
Laptops & Tablets Blog
Watch: Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro Is a Multimedia Consumption Beast Built for Fun
Lenovo outlines the main uses of the new tablet
by Alexandra Arici, October 11th, 2014
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The iPad Doesn’t Scare Lenovo’s Asthon Kutcher, Who Has High Hopes for The Yoga Tablet 2 Pro [WSJ]
Watch: Asthon Kutcher and His Goat Pal Show You Why the New Lenovo Yoga Tablets Are So Cool
Social Networking Related
The NSA Doesn't Want You to Know What Information It Has Leaked on Its Own
The NSA has already leaked the information, but it doesn't want you to know it was them behind it all
by Gabriela Vatu, October 11th, 2014
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Julian Assange Slams Australian Govt for Misrepresenting Nature of Interception
Tech Execs Warn Internet Could Shatter Due to NSA Spying
Technology Blog
This Robot Can Play Ping-Pong Unassisted – Video
It still can't match professional players though
by Sebastian Pop, October 11th, 2014
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Omron Turns Transparent Plastic Sheet into Interesting 3D Display – Gallery
Talon and Talon Blu Gaming Mice Are Pretty Cheap for Their Type
O.J. Simpson Is Convinced He’s Khloe Kardashian’s Father, Had Affair with Kris Jenner
by Elena Gorgan, October 11th, 2014
Former transgender lover speaks up, reignites rumors
Celebrity News
Techno-Toys
Short Review of the Available Intelligent Thermostats
They're great for remote access and maybe for your savings
by Bogdan Dumitru, October 11th, 2014
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Install Tomato Firmware and a Webserver on Your Router
Fix Unsupported Countries for Nest Thermostat
Technology Blog
Droppi Is a Treat Dispenser That Doubles as a Nightlight – Video
It should keep your pets nice and fed while you're away
by Sebastian Pop, October 11th, 2014
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Adesso iMouse G1 Has Inner Blue Illumination – Gallery
Major Breakthrough: Solar Cell Stores Its Own Power, Doubles as Battery
Celebrity News
Gwyneth Paltrow to Barack Obama: You’re So Handsome That I Can’t Speak Properly
Actress holds fundraiser, is harshly mocked online
by Elena Gorgan, October 11th, 2014
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Gwyneth Paltrow Now Actually Wants to Meet Jennifer Lawrence
George Clooney Will Get Married Tomorrow in Secret London Wedding – Report
Laptops & Tablets
The iPad Doesn’t Scare Lenovo’s Asthon Kutcher, Who Has High Hopes for The Yoga Tablet 2 Pro [WSJ]
Kutcher talks about the tablet’s design process
by Alexandra Arici, October 11th, 2014
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Users Complain Lenovo IdeaTab A2109 Tablets Won't Turn On, Battery Doesn't Charge
Android 4.4 KitKat Update for Lenovo Yoga 8-Inch and 10-Inch Tablets Coming in June
3D Printing
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Edible Growth Project Yields the Coolest 3D Printed Food – Gallery
These bite-sized morsels will make your mouth water
by Sebastian Pop, October 11th, 2014
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This Is a 3D Printed Mechanical Computer, Uses no Electronics – Video
Modular OmniMaker FDM/SLA 3D Printer Is Also a Scanner and Milling Machine – Video
Malicious Whatsapp Gold Edition Sends Premium-Rate SMS
by Ionut Ilascu, October 11th, 2014
Fake app advertises exclusive features such as backgrounds
Security Blog
Television
James May Supporting Jeremy Clarkson in Argentinian License Plate Scandal
The odds of Jeremy getting fired have been slashed
by Dragos Rusu, October 11th, 2014
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Jeremy Clarkson “Not Bigger than BBC,” Says Network Boss, Could Be Fired
Top Gear Now Accused of “Breaking License Plate Laws” in Argentinian Scandal
Stay fit
Jennifer Lopez, 45, Shows Off Ripped Abs on Gym Outing – Gallery
Need any more motivation to start working out? Here it is
by Elena Gorgan, October 11th, 2014
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Ben Affleck Bulked Up for Batman, So Jennifer Garner Got Fat
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt Training in Unarmed Combat for “By the Sea” Film
3D Printing
World's First 3D Printed Rocket Ready to Take Off
It was made by a team of British hobbyists
by Sebastian Pop, October 11th, 2014
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NASA Tests First 3D Printed Rocket Engine Injector – Video
First Spacefaring 3D Printer Docks with the International Space Station
Movies
Ex-Lovers Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult Forced to Film Hot Scenes for New “X-Men”
It's probably going to get really awkward on set
by Dragos Rusu, October 11th, 2014
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Jennifer Lawrence Gets in a Relationship with Coldplay Frontman Chris Martin
Jennifer Lawrence Talks Leaked Photo Scandal in First Interview: It’s Not a Scandal, It’s a Crime
Data Breaches
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Massive Collection of Snapchats Leaked Online
The database constitutes illegal material under federal law
by Ionut Ilascu, October 11th, 2014
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Leaked Emma Watson Video – Facebook Scam Laced with Trojans
Compromised Snapchat Accounts Spread Diet Pill Spam
Designer Invents Machine That Sends Balloon Messages – Video
by Sebastian Pop, October 11th, 2014
You can send text, video or images through his method
Weird gadgets
Celebrity News
Kristen Stewart Finally Over Her Romance with Robert Pattinson
The actress is finally “able to focus” on her career
by Dragos Rusu, October 11th, 2014
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Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult All Loved Up at Movie Party
Kristen Stewart Plays Ring Around the Nosey on Jimmy Fallon – Video
Video
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AMD's "Fake" Radeon R9 Price Cuts Won't Last, Feel Free to Cry
They weren't even issued by AMD itself, apparently
by Sebastian Pop, October 11th, 2014
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AMD Cuts Prices of Its Radeon R9 290/290X Graphics Cards
AMD Cuts Radeon R9 280, 280X and 285 Graphics Card Prices
Celebrity News
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Amanda Bynes on Involuntary Psychiatric Hold After Accusing Her Father of Molesting Her
Troubled star fled to LA, was hospitalized immediately
by Elena Gorgan, October 11th, 2014
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Mag Responds to Amanda Bynes: You Are Insane, Lying
Nick Cannon Defends Amanda Bynes: Stop Making Fun of Her, She Needs Help
Games
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Destiny Dev Aware Iron Banner Isn't Hardcore Enough
Bungie promises improvements in toughness for the next event
by Andrei Dobra, October 11th, 2014
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Destiny Iron Banner Event Now Live, Brings Big Rewards and Tough Challenges
Destiny Patch 1.0.2.1 Now Available, Players Are Asked to Log Back In
Security Blog
Criminal Evidence Is Deleted Remotely from Mobile Devices in Police Custody
Crooks know about the remote wipe function, too
by Ionut Ilascu, October 11th, 2014
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Backoff POS Malware Confirmed for Dairy Queen Breach, Almost 400 Stores Impacted
Mayhem Botnet Relies on Shellshock Exploit to Expand
Backoff POS Malware Confirmed for Dairy Queen Breach, Almost 400 Stores Impacted
by Ionut Ilascu, October 11th, 2014
Company is confident that the malware has been eliminated
Data Breaches
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