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About 96 articles found for 12 September 2014:

 

Destiny's Interface Is a Miracle of Modern Design

Only Endless Legend has managed to pull of such an elegant and clean look so far, hopefully more devs will align
by Radu Haulica, September 12th, 2014
 

Apple Sets New Sales Record for iPhone 6 Models

Most stocks have been depleted because of very high demand
by Adrian Boioglu, September 12th, 2014
Black Burgers to Be Served at Burger King Restaurants in Japan

Black Burgers to Be Served at Burger King Restaurants in Japan

by Laura Sinpetru, September 12th, 2014
These burgers are made with black buns, black cheese and black ketchup, Burger King says they are safe to eat
 

24-Year-Old Woman Told She's Been Missing Part of Her Brain Since Infancy

Scans reveal this woman lost her cerebellum either when she was still in the womb, or at a very early age
by Laura Sinpetru, September 12th, 2014
 

Fat-Shaming Does Not Promote Weight Loss, Makes People Get Plumper

New paper in the journal Obesity says weight discrimination goes hand in hand with significant weight gain
by Laura Sinpetru, September 12th, 2014
 

Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper Have a Torrid Affair in “Serena” Trailer – Video

The two actors star in a love story after the Oscar-winning “Silver Linings Playbook,” this time in a period drama
by Dragos Rusu, September 12th, 2014
Boy Born with 8 Limbs Is Recovering Well After Life-Changing Surgery

Boy Born with 8 Limbs Is Recovering Well After Life-Changing Surgery

by Laura Sinpetru, September 12th, 2014
Specialists say the extra limbs belonged to a parasitic twin that did not get to fully develop in the womb
 

Dude Breaks Into a House, Gets Busy Cooking Corn

The 69-year-old intruder, identified as John Dalton, is believed to have entered the house through an unlocked door
by Laura Sinpetru, September 12th, 2014
 

Detective Grimoire Review (PC)

An interesting mystery with some weak puzzles
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 12th, 2014
The Smartphone Threat Is Bogus: Digital Cameras Are Here to Stay

The Smartphone Threat Is Bogus: Digital Cameras Are Here to Stay

by Cosmin Vasile, September 12th, 2014
And they’re getting smaller, better and a lot smarter
Happiness Is These Adorable Puppies Swimming Underwater – Gallery

Happiness Is These Adorable Puppies Swimming Underwater – Gallery

by Alexandra Arici, September 12th, 2014
Before the weekend starts, here’s an infusion of well-being
 

New Microsoft Smartwatch Possible Features Revealed

Microsoft is working on new features for its first wearable device that's expected to be released next year
by Bogdan Popa, September 12th, 2014
 

If You Love Puppet Shows, Thank 3D Printing for Keeping Them Alive – Video

A 3D printing artist has begun to design joints and other puppet parts, lets everyone else use her catalog
by Sebastian Pop, September 12th, 2014
Watch: A Few Tips on How to Pick and Choose the Best Fruits

Watch: A Few Tips on How to Pick and Choose the Best Fruits

by Laura Sinpetru, September 12th, 2014
Either watch this video before going shopping, or risk coming home to find you've picked the wrong fruits again
 

Facebook Fiddles with Ad Hiding Algorithm to Listen to Users Who Don't Block Everything

Facebook is also going to take into account the reasons why people block these ads, not only the action itself
by Gabriela Vatu, September 12th, 2014
ComcastifyJS Mock-Slows Down Your Site, Tries to Imitate a World with No Net Neutrality

ComcastifyJS Mock-Slows Down Your Site, Tries to Imitate a World with No Net Neutrality

by Gabriela Vatu, September 12th, 2014
The JS library makes your site load pictures slowly
 

Behold, a 128 GB CFast 2.0 Flash Card from SanDisk

It's not quite as ridiculous as the 512 GB SDXC, but it's much, much faster than that one, to say the least
by Sebastian Pop, September 12th, 2014
 

Flares from Powerful Solar Storms Will Shortly Hit Earth

The flares have high chances to upset GPS signals and telecommunication systems, NASA scientists warn
by Laura Sinpetru, September 12th, 2014
Apple Fails Again, iPhone 6 Pre-Orders Collapse

Apple Fails Again, iPhone 6 Pre-Orders Collapse

by Cosmin Vasile, September 12th, 2014
The Apple Store remains offline amidst iPhone 6 pre-orders
 

"Evil" Linux Users Teach Mac OS X Fans How to Improve and Destroy Their System

Make sure you pay close attention to the terminal commands
by Silviu Stahie, September 12th, 2014
 

Grand Theft Auto V Is Coming to Xbox One and PS4 on November 18, PC on January 27 – Screenshots

The next-gen version of the action-adventure video game will launch with a host of improvements all across the board
by Radu Haulica, September 12th, 2014
 

EK Preparing Full Water Block for AMD Radeon R9 285 Graphics Cards

It will be available in two variants, one featuring a transparent top and the other with a nickel one, respectively
by Sebastian Pop, September 12th, 2014
Nicole Kidman's Father, Anthony Kidman, Dies in Singapore Following Accident

Nicole Kidman's Father, Anthony Kidman, Dies in Singapore Following Accident

by Dragos Rusu, September 12th, 2014
Dr. Anthony Kidman was visiting his daughter Antonia when he slipped and fell in his hotel room in Singapore
 

Velocity 2X Review (PS4)

Can the new 2D shooter innovate on its stellar predecessor?
by Andrei Dobra, September 12th, 2014
 

Sony Assures That PlayStation Vita Is Here to Stay, Just with a Different Focus

The device's sales have been growing steadily, and Sony found a different niche for the handheld to fit into
by Radu Haulica, September 12th, 2014
 

Leaked Screenshot Shows Evidence of Cortana in Windows 9

Microsoft might implement an alpha version of Cortana in Windows 9 preview scheduled to launch in late September
by Bogdan Popa, September 12th, 2014
Prince Harry Involved in Head-On Collision in London Traffic – Video

Prince Harry Involved in Head-On Collision in London Traffic – Video

by Dragos Rusu, September 12th, 2014
One of his motorcycle outriders crashes into a taxi car in traffic, giving the Prince a terrorist scare
 

[Update] Dual-Socket Intel Xeon CPU Motherboard Released by ASUS

The Z10PE-D8 WS is based on the Intel C612 chipset and has seven PCI Express slots, among other things
by Sebastian Pop, September 12th, 2014
 

Floating Marijuana Garden Discovered on Hungarian Lake

The 42 potted weed plants were looked after by a 35-year-old man who claims was only growing them for his own use
by Laura Sinpetru, September 12th, 2014
 

World's Tallest Dog, Zeus, Dies at Age 5 in Michigan, US

Zeus stood 44 inches (1.11 meters) tall at the shoulders, was 1 inch (0.02 meters) taller than the former record holder
by Laura Sinpetru, September 12th, 2014
Did You Manage to Pre-Order the iPhone 6? These Guys Did

Did You Manage to Pre-Order the iPhone 6? These Guys Did

by Cosmin Vasile, September 12th, 2014
The Apple Store is down amidst iPhone 6 pre-orders
 

Windows 9 Will Allow Users to Disable the Start Menu

It appears that Microsoft is working to give people more configuration options in the upcoming Windows 9
by Bogdan Popa, September 12th, 2014
 

Here's Why I Delete People on Facebook on Their Birthdays

It may not be the best birthday gift in the world, but we just don't know each other all that well
by Gabriela Vatu, September 12th, 2014
Goodbye Drab, Say Hello to These Rapturous 3D Printed Textiles – Gallery

Goodbye Drab, Say Hello to These Rapturous 3D Printed Textiles – Gallery

by Sebastian Pop, September 12th, 2014
Fashion designer Bradley Rothenberg revealed some new 3D printed clothes at the new York Fashion Week
 

Bungie Got Paul McCartney to Make Music for Destiny for Free

The famous songwriter was interested in reaching a whole new audience that might not have otherwise enjoyed his work
by Radu Haulica, September 12th, 2014
 

Microsoft Might Not Kill the Charms Completely in Windows 9

Screenshot shows that Redmond is planning a different approach for charms in the upcoming Windows 9 OS
by Bogdan Popa, September 12th, 2014
ASUS Formally Launches X99-E WS LGA 2017-A Motherboard with Skylake Support

ASUS Formally Launches X99-E WS LGA 2017-A Motherboard with Skylake Support

by Sebastian Pop, September 12th, 2014
LGA 2017-A is the unofficial name of the modified LGA 2011-3 socket that ASUS has chosen to implement here
Sony Welcomes PlayStation 4 August Dominance, Microsoft Sees Positives for Xbox One

Sony Welcomes PlayStation 4 August Dominance, Microsoft Sees Positives for Xbox One

by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 12th, 2014
The two companies are prearing surprises for Christmas
 

This Dinosaur Looked like the Love Child of a Duck and a Crocodile

Researchers say the ancient beast was well adapted to living and hunting in water, was considerably larger than T. rex
by Laura Sinpetru, September 12th, 2014
 

PRISM: Yahoo Was Threatened with Fine of $250,000 per Day by the US Government

Since Yahoo was unwilling to cooperate with the US government, they put pressure on the company to make sure it complied
by Gabriela Vatu, September 12th, 2014
 

Intel: Laptops Will Trade Webcams for 3D Sensors by the End of 2014

You'll be able to control them through hand gestures and do things like compare scans of furniture to scans of your home
by Sebastian Pop, September 12th, 2014
Intel Skylake CPUs Will Debut in July 2015, LGA 2017-A Socket Already Out

Intel Skylake CPUs Will Debut in July 2015, LGA 2017-A Socket Already Out

by Sebastian Pop, September 12th, 2014
There will be four types of Skylake CPUs in total
 

The Curiosity Rover Turned Hiker Readies to Explore Mars' Mount Sharp

The Martian mountain the rover will soon explore sits at the center of Mars' Gale Crater, NASA scientists explain
by Laura Sinpetru, September 12th, 2014
 

Windows 9 Multiple Desktops Details Revealed

More information emerges on the upcoming Windows 9 features
by Bogdan Popa, September 12th, 2014
 

PlayStation 4 Outsells Xbox One in August in the United States – NPD Group

The Sony device has stayed at the top of the chart for eight full months and the trend seems stable for the future
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 12th, 2014
Even the Writing on a Penny Is Larger than This Impressive Radio

Even the Writing on a Penny Is Larger than This Impressive Radio

by Sebastian Pop, September 12th, 2014
Engineers from Stanford made it for the Internet of Things
 

Missed Pharrell Williams and Maroon 5 at iTunes Festival? Here's a Second Chance

What was good this week and what's next for the music event of the fall
by Adrian Boioglu, September 12th, 2014
Paradox: Hearts of Iron IV Is About Planning, Not Reacting

Paradox: Hearts of Iron IV Is About Planning, Not Reacting

by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 12th, 2014
Gamers will have the tools to prepare their nation for war