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About 127 articles found for 14 March 2012:

 

Halo 4 Needs to Balance Innovation and Classical Elements

343 Industries will try to ad viscerality to the game
by Andrei Dumitrescu, March 14th, 2012
 

Mature-Rated Game “The Darkness II” Comes to the Mac This Month

Pre-orders to be fulfilled soon with activation codes sent by email
by Filip Truta, March 14th, 2012
Overworked Women More Likely to Comfort Eat, Study Says

Overworked Women More Likely to Comfort Eat, Study Says

by Elena Gorgan, March 14th, 2012
Burned-out or bored career women turn to emotional eating
 

How Lithium Acts in Bipolar Disorder

Researchers never really understood why the chemical was effective
by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
 

HIS Passive Cooled Radeon HD 6670 iSilence 5 Makes Appearance

The ultimate low noise solution for HTPC users and casual gamers
by Sorin Nita, March 14th, 2012
 

iPads Selling for $299 on Apple Deals

Long forgotten, the first generation iPad is still alive and kicking
by Filip Truta, March 14th, 2012
Galaxies Recycle Used Materials to Form New Stars

Galaxies Recycle Used Materials to Form New Stars

by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
The finding explains a long-standing mystery in astronomy
 

Mozilla Lays Out Major Plans for Firefox in 2012

Improved add-ons support, seamless updates and dev tools are the focus
by Lucian Parfeni, March 14th, 2012
 

Steve Jobs Denied Shaquille O’Neal the First iPhone

And he wasn’t the only celebrity to get turned down by Apple
by Filip Truta, March 14th, 2012
 

Touch Optimizations in IE10 for Windows 8

The browser was meant to offer the best experience in Metro-style on touch devices
by Ionut Arghire, March 14th, 2012
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 New DLC Drops Available on Xbox 360

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 New DLC Drops Available on Xbox 360

by Andrei Dobra, March 14th, 2012
Call of Duty Elite premium members can get three new maps for free
 

Keeping Your Hands Cool Helps You Exercise More

New study on overweight women shows cooler hands equals better results
by Elena Gorgan, March 14th, 2012
 

Shady Media Player Advertises Fake Streaming Services

Users can end up handing over their bank accounts to crooks
by Eduard Kovacs, March 14th, 2012
 

I-O Data's Newest 27-Inch LED-Backlit LCD Monitor

It will start shipping by the end of the month, March 2012
by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
 

HTC One X with Quad-Core CPU Receives FCC Approval

The smartphone is expected to hit shelves in the following weeks
by Cosmin Vasile, March 14th, 2012
8-Pound StrasBurger (3.6 kg) Is Death on Bread

8-Pound StrasBurger (3.6 kg) Is Death on Bread

by Elena Gorgan, March 14th, 2012
Washington Nationals introduce junk food monstrosity, dietitians react
 

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) Spotted at FCC with AT&T 3G Radios

The slate is expected to arrive in the US in the following months
by Cosmin Vasile, March 14th, 2012
 

6 “News of the World” Phone-Hacking Suspects Arrested

The Metropolitan Police made another bust in Operation Weeting
by Eduard Kovacs, March 14th, 2012
 

Marvell's Third-Generation SATA 6.0 Gbps SSD Controller

The new host interface is intended for fast yet efficient solid state drives
by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
 

Microsoft Research Announces ChronoZoom’s Availability

A new tool for students to find information related to the history of the universe
by Ionut Arghire, March 14th, 2012
Extremely-Compact Star System Rendered in Artist's Image

Extremely-Compact Star System Rendered in Artist's Image

by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
The system has been named KOI-961, an interesting name by all accounts
 

AUO Executives Convicted for LCD Price Fixing, Appeal Incoming

Looks like the company isn't happy about the court decision
by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
 

Gretech Fixes “Open URL” Vulnerability in GOM Play

The issue was addressed two days after security expert Ucha Gobejishvili reported the flaw
by Eduard Kovacs, March 14th, 2012
 

Apple Gear Maker Says a 15-Inch Air Is Coming

Cupertino reportedly killing the MacBook Pro as we know it
by Filip Truta, March 14th, 2012
Samsung Is Also Researching Android Cameras

Samsung Is Also Researching Android Cameras

by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
Polaroid and Panasonic should get ready for a competition
 

Panasonic Is Considering an Android Smart Camera

Soon enough, the OS will no longer be limited to phones and tablets
by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
 

Leonardo DiCaprio Only Did “Titanic” for Kate Winslet

He would have never accepted the part had it not been for her, he says
by Elena Gorgan, March 14th, 2012
 

Toshiba Launches the Exceria Memory Cards

SDHC and SDXC models of three types to be released over the next few months
by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
 

Rep. Dan Gordon: I Support the Idea That Is Anonymous

A Rhode Island State Rep. reveals his support for the hacktivist movement
by Eduard Kovacs, March 14th, 2012
Trans-Fatty Acids Can Make You More Aggressive

Trans-Fatty Acids Can Make You More Aggressive

by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
 

Donya Releases Small USB 2.0 Hub

It offers four USB 2.0 ports and has an appropriately low price
by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
 

Hand Gestures Can Control UAV on Aircraft Carriers

MIT experts develop new system that allows direct interaction
by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
Bankrupt Company's Foundry Has a Large Effect on Memory Prices

Bankrupt Company's Foundry Has a Large Effect on Memory Prices

by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
Should restructuring efforts go downhill, it could damage the memory market severely
 

Motorola Debuts MOTOLUXE Android Phone in Norway

The smartphone is available via authorized retailers starting today
by Cosmin Vasile, March 14th, 2012
 

Encyclopaedia Britannica Ends Print Edition, Will Continue Online Only

The company still believes it has a place in the world, but that place is online
by Lucian Parfeni, March 14th, 2012
 

Fujifilm Promises Fixes for X10 and X-S1 Camera Bloom Problems

A firmware will come out first and will be succeeded by a redesigned sensor
by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
Location-Based Social Media Poses Security Risks to Military

Location-Based Social Media Poses Security Risks to Military

by Eduard Kovacs, March 14th, 2012
Even the most "innocent" pictures can result in the loss of lives
 

Jessica Simpson Snaps at Fashion Star Contestant: I Want to Slap You

Nicholas makes inappropriate comment, gets fashion designer all revved up
by Elena Gorgan, March 14th, 2012
LG Optimus L7 Goes on Pre-Order in the UK for £255 (400 USD or 305 EUR)

LG Optimus L7 Goes on Pre-Order in the UK for £255 (400 USD or 305 EUR)

by Cosmin Vasile, March 14th, 2012
The smartphone is expected to arrive in stock on May 1
 

Apple Officially Confirms "New iPad" Availability in Stores

Device physically present in retail stores worldwide March 16, 8:00 AM, local time
by Filip Truta, March 14th, 2012
 

ATV-3 Ready for Launch on March 23

ESA engineers manage to fix error that delayed the spacecraft
by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
 

New “Battleship” Trailer: Boom!

“Transformers at sea” film will be packed with explosions, aliens, mayhem
by Elena Gorgan, March 14th, 2012
 

Apollo 11 Landing Site Imaged in Exquisite Detail

The LRO spacecraft took an amazing photograph of the famous location
by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
Internet Explorer 10 in Windows 8 Delivers Metro-Style Web Browsing

Internet Explorer 10 in Windows 8 Delivers Metro-Style Web Browsing

by Ionut Arghire, March 14th, 2012
The browser offers a full-screen, immersive experience when navigating the Internet
 

HP Had a Three-Year Plan for WebOS Before Leo Apotheker Scrapped It

Former CTO Phil McKinney has written a book where he touches on the subject
by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
 

A Successful Suborbital Spacecraft Industry Is Still Uncertain

Thousands of flights will be required to determine whether that is the case
by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
Apple Launches Aperture 3.2.3 with Photo Stream Tweaks
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Apple Launches Aperture 3.2.3 with Photo Stream Tweaks

Update also addresses minor issues with performance and stability
by Filip Truta, March 14th, 2012
Demi Moore Is Determined to Get Back with Ashton Kutcher

Demi Moore Is Determined to Get Back with Ashton Kutcher

by Elena Gorgan, March 14th, 2012
She is in denial about the demise of her marriage, wants him back
 

NASA to Part Ways with Its Shuttles Soon

The first one will be delivered to a museum next month
by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
 

Iran-Themed Emails from China Target US Military Members

The masterminds rely on the interest presented by Iran's oil and nuclear situation
by Eduard Kovacs, March 14th, 2012
Nvidia “Kepler” GeForce GT 640M GPU Benchmarked in Acer M3 Ultrabook

Nvidia “Kepler” GeForce GT 640M GPU Benchmarked in Acer M3 Ultrabook

by Sorin Nita, March 14th, 2012
A significant upgrade over Nvidia's previous GeForce GT 540M
 

iPhone 5 Reportedly Thinner Thanks to inCell Display

Analyst says Apple is tapping Toshiba Mobile Display for new screens
by Filip Truta, March 14th, 2012
 

Jennie Garth, Peter Facinelli Announce Divorce

Three daughters and 11 years into the marriage, actors decide to separate
by Elena Gorgan, March 14th, 2012
Third of Martian Lakes May Contain Fossil Sediments

Third of Martian Lakes May Contain Fossil Sediments

by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
The number is smaller than those of similar lakes on Earth
 

Met Police Arrests Man Suspected of Online Banking Fraud

The man allegedly accessed the accounts of a major bank's clients
by Eduard Kovacs, March 14th, 2012
 

Lenovo Laptops and Tablets Get Cloud Storage by Default

The company and SugarSync will start the service next month, April 2012
by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
 

UNICEF Site Defaced by Malaysian Wanz TD

The hacker didn't reveal his reasons for targeting the site
by Eduard Kovacs, March 14th, 2012
iPhone Coding in Windows Just Got Better

iPhone Coding in Windows Just Got Better

by Filip Truta, March 14th, 2012
DragonFireSDK 2.0 is here, Zimusoft proudly announced today
 

Bangladeshi Hackers Protest by Defacing 38 Sites

The hackers have a message for India and Bangladesh politicians
by Eduard Kovacs, March 14th, 2012
 

Opera Mobile and Opera Mini on teXet’s Android Devices

Smartphones and tablet PCs will have it starting this month
by Ionut Arghire, March 14th, 2012
 

Arctic Sea Ice Displacement Map Released

The dataset was put together from ESA satellite observations
by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
Android Tablets to Outsell iPad in 3-4 Years, IDC Predicts

Android Tablets to Outsell iPad in 3-4 Years, IDC Predicts

by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
Google may establish a dominance similar to the one on the smartphone front
 

Rats Can Make Decisions like We Do

Statistically speaking, there is very little difference
by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
Inno3D GeForce GTX 560 SE Pictured

Inno3D GeForce GTX 560 SE Pictured

by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
Alas, no pricing or availability details have been uncovered yet
 

Boeing Hydrogen-Powered UAV Completes Taxi Test

The innovative spacecraft is being developed for long-endurance missions
by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
 

European EGNOS System to Get Solar Storm Defenses

ESA wants to make it “future-proofed,” officials announced in a statement
by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
Intel's Thunderbolt Goes Optical This Year, Finally (2012)

Intel's Thunderbolt Goes Optical This Year, Finally (2012)

by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
It won't transmit power, but will handle high bandwidths over great distances
 

Mozilla Addresses 5 Critical Issues with Firefox 11

Users are advised to update to ensure that their computers are protected against attacks
by Eduard Kovacs, March 14th, 2012
Samsung Official Quoted in "Smaller iPad" Report
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Samsung Official Quoted in "Smaller iPad" Report

The Korean company says the lawsuits aren’t affecting their relationship
by Filip Truta, March 14th, 2012
Rock Band Weekly DLC Releases Will Continue for Quite Some Time, Harmonix Says

Rock Band Weekly DLC Releases Will Continue for Quite Some Time, Harmonix Says

by Andrei Dobra, March 14th, 2012
Fans are still supporting the games in the series by buying new songs
 

Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 “Kepler” Specifications Reportedly Revealed

The GK104 core packs 1536 CUDA cores working at 1006MHz, 1058MHz in max boost mode
by Sorin Nita, March 14th, 2012
 

Boeing Spacecraft's Launch Abort Engine Successfully Tested

The escape thrusters are being developed by Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
 

Motorola MOTOLUXE Officially Introduced in Denmark

The smartphone is now available via third-party retailers
by Cosmin Vasile, March 14th, 2012
 

Earth-Like Atmospheric Waves Found on Jupiter

The two planets are more alike than researchers first suspected
by Tudor Vieru, March 14th, 2012
LucidLogix Virtu Support Headed to 3DMark Benchmark

LucidLogix Virtu Support Headed to 3DMark Benchmark

by Sebastian Pop, March 14th, 2012
Futuremark is updating the software for systems with HyperFormance and Virtual Vsync
 

“Green Hornet” Sequel Isn't Happening

Producer Neal H. Moritz says the first film cost too much to make another one
by Elena Gorgan, March 14th, 2012
 

GNOME 3.4 Beta 2 Released

The second Beta of GNOME 3.4 is available for download
by Marius Nestor, March 14th, 2012
 

HTC Announces Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for 16 Handsets

The company is currently rolling it out on two devices, Sensation and Sensation XE
by Ionut Arghire, March 14th, 2012
Intel’s New Xeon E5-2600 CPUs Power Boston’s 64 Core 2U Quatro Server

Intel’s New Xeon E5-2600 CPUs Power Boston’s 64 Core 2U Quatro Server

by Sorin Nita, March 14th, 2012
One of the highest density server solutions available today