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With more than 4 million downloads on Google Play store, Age of Empire is an addictive and fun online strategy game for Android devices.
Developed by Silent Ocean, the game offers players the chance to build their own kingdoms during the Middle Ages, build armies, secure resources, construct buildings and attack oth... |
14 November 2012
23:21 GMT |
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Codemasters' latest racing title F1 Race Stars has just gone live on Steam. The game has been officially licensed to feature all Formula 1 teams and drivers.
The game also offers an online multiplayer mode, which allows racing with up to twelve players. Obviously, you can choose to play a range of Championships... |
14 November 2012
23:01 GMT |
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The free-to-play online “persistent third-person shooter” MMO CrimeCraft has just been updated with lots of new features, improvements and bug fixes.
The new patch adds Lottery Tickets on the Black Market, along with Double rate events. In addition, all characters that won a Random Tournament on Hallowee... |
14 November 2012
22:31 GMT |
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It appears that Sony did not postpone the international version of Xperia V after all. Although Sony Mobile France stated last week that the smartphone wouldn’t be arriving until January 2013, two Swedish carrier claim that the Xperia V will be available for purchase starting December 5. According to Sony Mobi... |
14 November 2012
22:31 GMT |
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Matt Brunner, co-founder of Airtight Games, says the team that created Quantum Conundrum is satisfied with the contribution of Portal creator Kim Swift and wants her influence to spread out even more in the video game industry.
He is quoted by VG247 as saying that, “We’ve learned a lot from Kim’s t... |
14 November 2012
22:11 GMT |
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The folks at Wormwood Studios have just announced that their next game, “Primordia,” is now available for pre-order at its online store for $9/€7 DRM-free.
It appears that Steam has decided not to take this indie game under its wing and has recommended developers to go through its Project Greenlight... |
14 November 2012
21:31 GMT |
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Amazon, the online retail chain giant, says that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is the most pre-ordered video game in its entire history.
The performance is even more astounding given the fact that the video game industry has been in decline all through 2012 and many analysts have expected the most recent Call of Duty ga... |
14 November 2012
21:11 GMT |
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One of the most striking features of the new Halo 4 is the new look of Master Chief, designed to show off the power of the returning character while also cluing the player on the effects that the long cryo-sleep has had on him.
Kenneth Scott, the art director at 343 Industries, states to Gamasutra that the main focu... |
14 November 2012
20:41 GMT |
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One of the many alternatives to Facebook client for Android devices, Fast for Facebook has just received a major update.
New features and options have been added, such as a sliding menu system in the main view and a friends list system.
With the new sliding menu, users will be able to slide from left to right and a... |
14 November 2012
20:31 GMT |
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Six months after HTC launched the One S on the market, the Taiwanese company quietly released a special edition of the smartphone, which comes with improved hardware and software.
Two things set it apart from the standard version, newer software and more storage. Obviously, the price for the enhanced variant is much... |
14 November 2012
20:01 GMT |
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Yves Guillemot, the chief executive officer at French publisher Ubisoft, says that development is still active for Beyond Good & Evil 2, but admits that work is slow and that fans might have some time to wait before hearing news linked to the new title.
The executive has told Polygon that, “What’s very i... |
14 November 2012
19:41 GMT |
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Following Google's release of Android 4.2, the popular launcher Apex has been updated with several new options and various bug fixes.
More importantly, the update fixes some crashes issues for devices running Android 4.2 platform. In addition, developers added an option to close drawer after launching apps.
It... |
14 November 2012
19:31 GMT |
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Beyond: Two Souls, the upcoming game from David Cage and his team at Quantic Dream, will be a different experience than the previous Heavy Rain one, as Cage emphasizes that the finished product will surprise players.
Heavy Rain impressed not just through its realistic graphics back in 2010 but also through its uniqu... |
14 November 2012
19:11 GMT |
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The dual-SIM version of the Galaxy Note II emerged back in September, but Samsung was pretty secretive regarding the phone’s availability and pricing options.
Well, it looks like the smartphone re-surfaced in China along with more details on launch and price tag.
Chinese site Bolopad reports the dual-SIM Sam... |
14 November 2012
19:01 GMT |
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Instant messaging app Palringo is now a native iPad app, among other things. If you’re the proud owner of an Apple tablet, you can now type on a bigger keyboard and use split panels for chat and contact lists. In addition to supporting the iPad natively, Parirngo 5.4.1 also features a new “Dark” th... |
14 November 2012
18:41 GMT |
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Alex Hutchinson, the director working on Assassin’s Creed 3 at Ubisoft, explains that his team has refused to include child killing in their new open-world game because they believe there are certain lines that video games should not cross. During an Ask Me Anything session on Reddit, the developer stated that... |
14 November 2012
18:41 GMT |
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A Matte Grey version of Nokia Lumia 920 has just been spotted in Australia at Harvey Norman. The retailer is now taking pre-orders for the Lumia 920 and has this particular color available for customers to choose.
The smartphone is available for pre-purchase for $830/€680 and is expected to arrive in stock on D... |
14 November 2012
18:31 GMT |
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Chinese mobile phone maker ZTE is expected to bring to the market a 5-inch full HD smartphone in the not too distant future, namely the ZTE Nubia Z5.
The upcoming device will deliver a 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution, which should bring a great experience to all users, a series of new comparison photos available court... |
14 November 2012
18:11 GMT |
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Ubisoft has begun releasing special videos for its upcoming Splinter Cell: Blacklist game, focusing on stealth elements and promising to show off more of the game’s features that are designed for the “classic” fans of the series. Splinter Cell: Blacklist was showed off this summer at E3 2012 by Ubi... |
14 November 2012
18:11 GMT |
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One of the hottest smartphones, the Nokia Lumia 920 is a device hard to come by these days. Although Nokia announced the availability of the handset in several countries, most carriers and retailers exhausted their stocks before the device actually arrived in their stores.
AT&T has announced the Lumia 920 as availab... |
14 November 2012
18:01 GMT |
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iMDB’s rival on Google Play store, Flixster has just been updated with several improvements and bug fixes. The latest version brings better movie and actor search for devices powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform.
In addition, developers also enhanced theater search distance accuracy and added lo... |
14 November 2012
17:31 GMT |
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Camera+, one of the best shooting apps on iTunes, has received a major update that includes a Front Flash feature, horizon level adjusting tools, live exposure, accurate iPhone 5 framing, and more.
Claiming to have made the impossible possible, developer tap tap tap has added a flash function for photos taken with t... |
14 November 2012
17:11 GMT |
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Crytek, the company behind the very successful Crysis games and the one responsible for the quite popular CryEngine technology, has confirmed that it will continue to focus on making new experiences, despite the fact that its engine is overtaking Epic’s Unreal one in Asia and other parts of the world. Crytek h... |
14 November 2012
17:11 GMT |
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The development team at Gearbox announces the launch of another patch for Borderlands 2, labeled 1.2.1, for the PC version of the first-person shooter.
Players will get the patch directly via the Steam digital distribution service from Valve.
The new update will fix a problem that made bank slots to cap at level 14... |
14 November 2012
17:02 GMT |
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If winter isn’t your favorite season and you wish to customize your desktop with something else, Microsoft has got you covered.
The brand new “Castles of Europe” theme brings the most beautiful castles on the Old Continent right on your desktop. Only minimum user input is required, so simply instal... |
14 November 2012
17:01 GMT |
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Radware, a company that specializes in security solutions aimed at protecting networks against distributed denial-of-service (DDOS) attacks, has released a study called “Cyber Security on the Offense: A Study of IT Security Experts.”
The figures reveal that, on average, 65% of organizations have experien... |
14 November 2012
17:01 GMT |
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Sony appears to be nearing the launch of a new series of Xperia devices, just as some of the latest reports on the matter have suggested. One of the devices that will be included in the company’s future roadmap is said to be Sony Xperia E (previously seen with model number C1505 attached to it), which has jus... |
14 November 2012
16:41 GMT |
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The Black Friday App from dealnews.com, Inc. has been promoted to version 5.0 to make it “easier than ever to shop the best Black Friday ads from your phone or tablet.”
With Black Friday on the way (hit the link if you don’t know what it's all about), Americans will be swirling to get the best... |
14 November 2012
16:41 GMT |
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It’s been one month since Warlock – Master of the Arcane received its latest patch and the game is now getting a new update that brings more new features and bug fixes.
Patch 1.4 includes 20 new Ancient and Teramorphing spells, which can be found and/or researched. In addition, developers added new lands... |
14 November 2012
16:31 GMT |
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Crytek’s Crysis franchise has just celebrated its fifth anniversary, as the studio marked the original release of the first game in the series on the PC back in 2007.
Crysis games have impressed through their visual quality that required extremely powerful platforms to run it.
While the first two games were P... |
14 November 2012
16:21 GMT |
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More often than not, being neurotic is considered a social stigma, seeing how this condition is first and foremost linked to moodiness, nervousness, hostility and depression.
However, one specialist working with the University of Rochester Medical Center now claims that there is such a thing as “healthy neuro... |
14 November 2012
16:21 GMT |
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Two women are now in charge of Microsoft’s Windows division, but the mystery behind Sinofsky’s departure continues to deepen.
Several Microsoft insiders have hinted that Steven Sinofsky wasn’t getting along with the other executives within the Redmond-based technology company, so CEO Steve Ballmer ... |
14 November 2012
16:11 GMT |
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Keira Knightley has always been very frank in interviews but, even by her standards, her latest, with Allure magazine, is an eye-opener. One of the topics up for discussion: those rumors that she had / has anorexia.Back when she was still on board Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise, Keira... |
14 November 2012
16:03 GMT |
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According to a new study only recently made public, a drug (i.e. everolimus) that was initially designed to keep an individual's body from rejecting transplanted organs can also be used to shrink the brain tumors developed by patients suffering with the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC).
Dr. Franz, presently wo... |
14 November 2012
16:01 GMT |
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Nowadays, people who own an iPhone are likely to own at least another portable device from Apple. Whether it’s an iPad or an iPod touch, these devices all need their batteries replenished from time to time, and Kanex claims to have the ideal solution for any household or work environment. The Kanex-developed d... |
14 November 2012
16:01 GMT |
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Despite saying earlier this year that Vergil in the upcoming DmC Devil May Cry game won’t be playable, Capcom has now revealed that owners of the game will be able to download a special DLC after the title’s launch, called Vergil’s Downfall, that lets you play as the twin brother of protagonist Dant... |
14 November 2012
15:51 GMT |
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This coming December, Qatar will witness the debut of a greenhouse built smack in the middle of the desert.
The people behind this project claim that their greenhouse will do more than just turn these otherwise lifeless areas into fertile regions where crops can be grown and fresh water can be produced.
Thus, the... |
14 November 2012
15:51 GMT |
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One of the features that Windows Phone 8 will arrive on shelves with will be a new Bing application, which should provide users with the possibility to do more straight from the smartphones in their hands. The application will come with some highly appealing capabilities packed inside, such as Bing Explore, the pos... |
14 November 2012
15:31 GMT |
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The Union of Concerned Scientists has recently published a new study stating that, environmental protection aside, it makes considerably much more sense to invest in green energy sources, rather than keep holding on to coal power.
As previously explained, several new air quality standards brought forth by the US En... |
14 November 2012
15:31 GMT |
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Unsurprisingly sold by a female developer, Online Purchases is a new iPhone app that aims to help you keep track of all your orders so that you never miss a delivery. Melissa Reilly is confident that her app is a must-have for anyone making Internet purchases “where you pay for the item before you lay eyes on ... |
14 November 2012
15:31 GMT |
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We reported last week on the upcoming release of the Huawei Ascend D1 Quad XL at WIND Mobile, though details on the phone's exact launch date and pricing options were a mystery. Today, the folks over at MobileSyrup were able to confirm that Huawei's Android flagship smartphone would arrive at WIND Mobile o... |
14 November 2012
15:05 GMT |
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Canadian carrier Fido has just released the Sony Xperia go, which has been recently introduced in the US as Xperia advance.
Customers can purchase this mid-range Android phone for $300/€235 outright. In addition, the carrier also offers the Xperia go for free with new two-year agreements. Check it out here.
Fi... |
14 November 2012
15:01 GMT |
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A new jailbreak & unlock scam has emerged taking advantage of less savvy iPhone owners who believe that hacks are a godsend to iDevices, because of Apple’s limitations. While jailbreaks do open the door to a flurry of tweaks and mods that squeeze more functionality out of stock devices, the tools required to r... |
14 November 2012
15:01 GMT |
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That Panasonic's mobile division was going to retire from Europe altogether was already enough of a hint that the company was doing poorly. We now have another piece of evidence.
Just like the revelation about how AMD has hired a bank to look for business choices (maybe even a sellout), the report about Panaso... |
14 November 2012
15:01 GMT |
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Next year marks the (3D, IMAX) release of a new Superman film, Zack Snyder’s “Man of Steel,” which will hopefully reboot the franchise in a way “Superman Returns” could not. Snyder sure is optimistic about it. Starring Henry Cavill as the biggest and most popular superhero of all times... |
14 November 2012
15:01 GMT |
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The development team at Cryptic Studios and publisher Perfect World announce the launch of the Season 7 update for the MMO, which will introduce the Romulans to the game.
Daniel Stahl, the executive producer working on the game, states, “This is the first time Star Trek fans will have a chance to participate i... |
14 November 2012
14:56 GMT |
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Microsoft has recently released Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 preview, but despite all the criticism it has received in the last few months, the “Do Not Track” feature is still enabled by default.
Just like it happens on the Windows 8 platform, Microsoft ignores all the requests and keeps DNT turned... |
14 November 2012
14:41 GMT |
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At the end of October, South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung went official with Galaxy Premier, a new mid-range device running under the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system. The handset is expected to arrive on shelves in China in the not too distant future, and it has already been approved for use in the coun... |
14 November 2012
14:41 GMT |
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Experts warn that there’s a new SMS spam campaign making the rounds, trying to lure users to a shady website by promising them a free gift from Apple.
Symantec researchers explain that it starts with an SMS message which informs the recipient that they’ve won a prize.
Users who click on the link from t... |
14 November 2012
14:21 GMT |
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The development team working on Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 admits that the first-person shooter is experiencing some connectivity issues and is currently working to find the source of the problem and solve it.
Gamers have been reporting problems on various forums, mainly on the PlayStation 3 from Sony, but also on th... |
14 November 2012
14:10 GMT |
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Port Royale 3 strategy game has just received its second DLC, Dawn of Pirates. Developers previously launched the Harbour Master DLC last month.
Port Royale 3: Dawn of Pirates DLC features a new campaign with adjusted interface and gameplay, as well as the Ironman-mode for players who think they got what it takes to... |
14 November 2012
14:09 GMT |
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Daniel Avner, also known as “Stalking Cat” or Cat Man, has died. Reports online indicate he passed away earlier this month in yet unknown circumstances, but all signs point to a possible suicide.
If the photo attached to this article and the video below don’t offer enough clues as to why he was ca... |
14 November 2012
14:01 GMT |
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4-year-old Seb White, from Bath, in the UK, is one of the models included in the Marks&Spencer Christmas Ad for 2012. What's special about Seb, though, is that this happy looking little boy suffers from Down's syndrome.
The Marks&Spencer initiative to include the young model in their winter campaign, which... |
14 November 2012
14:01 GMT |
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The illusive Samsung Ativ S has just been released in the UK, but the Windows Phone device has yet to make its debut in other countries.
Back in September when the phone was officially announced, Samsung stated the Ativ S would arrive on the market in Q4 2012.
Unfortunately, Samsung Ativ S is still on “Comin... |
14 November 2012
14:01 GMT |
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A Japanese man is caught on tape in the subway, attempting to walk down to the platform. He tries for a while with proud determination, not realizing he is, in fact, going the wrong way. This clip was captured at Tottenham Court Road in London, in the UK, the Sun clarifies. Other commuters try to help him, but soon ... |
14 November 2012
13:51 GMT |
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“Faces of rock” shows off those strange, twisted, funny expressions on famous guitarists' faces, that make us love them as they perform live.
This clip is definitely worth watching all the way through, or at least until you get to “The Intruder.” It's my favorite bit, since this gui... |
14 November 2012
13:31 GMT |
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Logitech is extending Alert Commander support to Apple’s OS X via a new app that you can grab for free in the Mac App Store today. Using the app and an array of Logitech Alert cameras, you can now monitor your home (or whatever matters to you) right from your Mac. The OS X app allows customers to install and c... |
14 November 2012
13:31 GMT |
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Nightsky, a mix of platforming and puzzle gameplay, is now available for 75 percent off on digital distribution Steam, which means that players can get it for 2.49 dollars or Euro for the coming 24-hour period.
The official description for Nightsky reads: “The player must maneuver a sphere by using realistic p... |
14 November 2012
13:29 GMT |
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Steven Sinofsky’s departure was clearly a shock for the entire technology industry, as the former Windows boss was believed to be one of the possible replacements for Steve Ballmer at the helm of Microsoft.
While the official reasons provided by Ballmer and other Microsoft executives on Sinofsky’s decisi... |
14 November 2012
13:11 GMT |
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Nokia Lumia 920 has been recently launched in the US via AT&T and the smartphone is available for purchase for as low as $100/€80 with a new two-year agreement. Customers can choose from five color options, red, yellow, cyan, white and black. It is also worth mentioning that the device can also be purchased for... |
14 November 2012
13:01 GMT |
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In addition to Nokia’s Lumia 810 smartphone, wireless carrier T-Mobile also made available for purchase on its network the Windows Phone 8X by HTC handset today, after officially announcing plans to do so at the end of October.
The smartphone can be seen today on the operator’s website with a price tag ... |
14 November 2012
12:41 GMT |
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Google Voice, the application that allows users to make cheap international calls with their unique number provided by Google, has just been updated.
It appears that users of the application that own devices powered by Android 4.2 platform experienced random crashes.
That’s the reason why Google rolled out a... |
14 November 2012
12:36 GMT |
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Internet giant Google appears to have brought the Google Play integration into Google+ to a new level, providing users with one more feature than it did before.
To be more precise, people can now install Android apps on their devices straight from the social networking site.
This app sharing capability enables us... |
14 November 2012
12:21 GMT |
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At this point, it is clear that NVIDIA had the right idea when it theorized that strong enough GPU compute accelerators would end up supplying the bulk of a supercomputer's performance. AMD is now offering a new product of this type.
Long story short, AMD has formally launched the FirePro S10000 compute accele... |
14 November 2012
12:11 GMT |
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“The Art of Ironing” features famous paintings by Dutch authors, being recreated with nothing but a cotton white cloth and an iron.
The clip is part of a Philips commercial campaign in Russia, which tries to make ironing fun. It doesn't look very fun, rather quite complicated, but the results are tr... |
14 November 2012
12:05 GMT |
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Go-Contact is a WordPress plugin for creating Web forms and embedding them in pages and posts via a simple, unique, auto-generated shortcode.
Why focus on a contact form plugin when currently the second most popular plugin on the WordPress plugin repository is Contact Form 7, another plugin for creating contact form... |
14 November 2012
12:01 GMT |
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Gustavo Almodovar's memorable sign-off is the center of this viral video. The 2008 clip gained momentum in the last few days, reaching a number of over 180,000 views on YouTube.
“38 Seconds With Gustavo Almadovar” has been featured by Slacktory, Popscreen and Huffington Post, among others.
Almodov... |
14 November 2012
11:54 GMT |
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Chinese mobile phone maker Huawei has been long said to be gearing up for the launch of devices running under Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 8 operating system, and it seems that we have a timeframe for when they will be made official.
The latest reports on the matter suggest that the handsets, two of them, wi... |
14 November 2012
11:51 GMT |
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To the surprise of practically no one, Channing Tatum has been named People magazine’s hottest man alive for 2012. Check out the video above to see his adorable reaction to receiving this “distinction.”
The video is part of the People interview Channing gave on the occasion, and sees him take a tri... |
14 November 2012
11:38 GMT |
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38-year-old Amie Lou Neely is facing child abuse charges for her connection with a 16-year-old foreign exchange student, in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
According to TCPalm, the pair were discovered by the teacher's husband, in a car parked near St. Lucie West Centennial High School. Neely taught at Community Chris... |
14 November 2012
11:37 GMT |
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Yesterday, Google started the delivery of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean for its latest Nexus devices, including the Takju Galaxy Nexus, and is now pushing it to Yakju devices as well, it seems. Unfortunately, the OS upgrade is still available only for the GSM flavor of the smartphone, which means that Sprint and Verizon u... |
14 November 2012
11:29 GMT |
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If Christina Aguilera were a princess, she’d make for a very naughty one, as the video above will confirm. The diva and her fellow judge / mentor on The Voice Cee-Lo Green performed the other night.
The twosome took to the stage to wow audiences and viewers at home with a life rendition of “Make the Worl... |
14 November 2012
11:26 GMT |
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Rockstar’s L.A. Noire for PC has just received a small patch that promises to fix some compatibility issues with Windows 8.
Although we doubt there are many players that have upgraded to Microsoft’s latest version of Windows operating system, it’s nice to see Rockstar among the first to offer suppo... |
14 November 2012
11:22 GMT |
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Last year, after the now infamous string of suicides that took place at one of its factories (not that such things didn't happen again), Foxconn decided it would be better off with robots as employees. Exorcisms, increased pay, transfers and safety nets failed to solve the problem, so the company started making... |
14 November 2012
11:03 GMT |
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After lots of waiting and plenty of leaked as well as official details, Rockstar Games has now revealed the second trailer for its upcoming Grand Theft Auto V game. GTA V is, without a doubt, one of the most anticipated games of all time, with developer Rockstar investing lots of time and money in crafting perhaps t... |
14 November 2012
11:02 GMT |
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Former CIA Director David Petraeus is set to testify before the House and Senate intelligence committees about intel the CIA received about the Benghazi, Libya terrorist attack, in which the American ambassador lost his life.
Petraeus was scheduled to appear before congressional committees to discuss the events prio... |
14 November 2012
10:59 GMT |
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Only a few mobile phone users in the United States have had the chance to order the new Nexus 4 smartphone when Google kicked off sales yesterday, but it seems that they will receive their units as soon as tomorrow.
The company is already offering shipping info on the orders placed, and those who would like to stay... |
14 November 2012
10:54 GMT |
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Keen observers are reporting that Apple’s iTunes Match is turning 1 today, which means that customers who signed up for the service on day one will be charged $24.99 / €24.99 automatically.
As reported by 9to5mac, the annual renewal function of iTunes Match is kicking into gear for the first time today, a... |
14 November 2012
10:54 GMT |
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Activision has confirmed that the special Nuketown Zombies map that was offered in special editions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, will be released for Season Pass holders later this year.
Call of Duty: Black Ops II came out yesterday and those who pre-ordered the game got a special Nuketown 2025 bonus map. Those who... |
14 November 2012
10:51 GMT |
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This October 14, the people living in or visiting the northeast of Australia got the opportunity to witness a rare total eclipse of the sun.
The people who were present at the event say that the moment in which the sun, the moon and the Earth all aligned was simply “fantastic.”
On the other hand, NASA ... |
14 November 2012
10:51 GMT |
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A number of recording artists, led by eccentric billionaire Alki David, have filed a second lawsuit against CNET and CBS Interactive. The plaintiffs hope to convince a court to block the company from distributing BitTorrent applications via its download website, Download.com.
The complaint, provided by TechDirt, all... |
14 November 2012
10:48 GMT |
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Random Access Memory (RAM) is fast, much faster than any HDD or NAND Flash product, but it does not retain data after power is cut to a system.
Everspin has solved that problem. Previous attempts have been made to use RAM for storage, with varying degrees of success, but Everspin might have found the best solution y... |
14 November 2012
10:47 GMT |
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It’s a well-known fact that companies use all kinds of internal codenames for their products, but when it comes to Microsoft, it chooses some of the weirdest nicknames.
The Surface, for example, was called “Georgetown,” and while Microsoft is yet to officially confirm this, it’s pretty hard t... |
14 November 2012
10:45 GMT |
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Most of Halo 4 takes place on Requiem, a planet that was built by the ancient Forerunners, and it gives the development team at 343 Industries the chance to drop the Flood entirely from the game, in order to give us an all-new enemy race, the Prometheans.
The problem with them is that they are simply not different e... |
14 November 2012
10:43 GMT |
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Just in case South Korean pop star Psy needed any more confirmation that he’s got it made (big time!), it came just hours ago, when he was asked to perform with Madonna during her NYC show.
The Queen of Pop was performing at the Madison Square Garden and Psy was her special surprise guest, as the two videos b... |
14 November 2012
10:39 GMT |
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Earlier this month, Avira announced that they were working hard on achieving compatibility with Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012.
The first result is the release of a patch that should update the product version to 13.0.0.2761 and its purpose is to do away with any stability problems. This does not mean that Avira p... |
14 November 2012
10:35 GMT |
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Some people are willing to wait for months on end before the latest gadget or fashion is up for sale.
Because of this, it need not come as such a big surprise that there might be some people who would agree to have their new scarf knitted by a clock in roughly one year.
More so if these people are quite fond... |
14 November 2012
10:34 GMT |
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Windows 8 is optimized for touch input, but what if you could enjoy all the easy commands and gestures without having to touch the screen at all? Taking care to optimize the technology for the Windows 8 input system, Elliptic Labs has created the Windows 8 Gesture Suite. Sound waves and microphones detect movement,... |
14 November 2012
10:33 GMT |
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Major carrier Verizon Wireless confirmed it would offer the Nokia Lumia 822, though the operator did not unveil the exact release date of the smartphone.
However, the Big Red states the Lumia 822 will ship by November 13. True to its promise, Verizon has started shipping the Nokia Lumia 822 to all those who pre-orde... |
14 November 2012
10:31 GMT |
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Even though Facebook Messenger for Android has more than 50 million downloads in the Google Play store, the application received mixed feedback from users.
Facebook pushed through numerous updates meant to improve user’s overall experience, but Android users are expecting even more.
In order to make it easier... |
14 November 2012
10:29 GMT |
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If you’re one of the Surface RT early adopters, you probably know that Microsoft’s first tablet ever comes with a lot of helpful features, including a screenshot taking utility.
This particular tool, however, can only be used via a button combination, as the Touch Cover delivered with your Surface does n... |
14 November 2012
10:23 GMT |
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Despite being intensely criticized worldwide, Uganda’s “Kill the Gays” bill will become law and go into effect next month, speaker Rebecca Kadaga has announced, as reported by Gay Star News.
In a country where 89 percent of the population considers homosexuality morally unacceptable, it’s no... |
14 November 2012
10:22 GMT |
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A lot of MacBook Pro users who installed MacBook Pro Retina EFI Update v1.0 are reporting graphical hiccups, including reduced frame rates and processor slowdowns. Numerous threads on Apple Support Communities are actively discussing a potential issue with Retina MacBook Pro computers after installing MacBook Pro Re... |
14 November 2012
10:21 GMT |
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Linsey Murdock, a game designer working on Guild Wars 2, says that the team is looking for ways to improve the gameplay for high-end players, with one of the main contenders being the addition of high level gear and items. On the official forums, the developer says, “Our desire is to create a game that is more... |
14 November 2012
10:20 GMT |
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Empathy 3.6.2 instant messaging client for the GNOME desktop environment, but also used on the Ubuntu operating system, was announced last evening, November 13. It has been a while since our last announcement for a stable version of Empathy, so we will list here all the fixes and enhancements implemented in the app... |
14 November 2012
10:18 GMT |
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Back in September, Intel let loose some information about the Centerton line of Atom system-on-chip devices. The company has now let slip some details about another Atom chip line called Briarwood.
These system-on-chip devices will be aimed at storage bridge bay and storage area network systems. They will be called ... |
14 November 2012
10:12 GMT |
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Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 preview a few hours ago, but consumers have already spotted some bugs that block the browser from providing the “stellar web experience” Microsoft was talking about.
The company used a post of the official Internet Explorer blog to announce the av... |
14 November 2012
10:03 GMT |
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As expected, Sony Xperia T has just hit shelves in Canada. Also known as the Bond Phone, the smartphone is now available for purchase via Bell and Rogers carriers.
Both are now selling the device for $100/€80 on 3-year contracts. Rogers also offers the Sony Xperia T for $525/€410 on month-to-month, while B... |
14 November 2012
09:55 GMT |
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Video game publisher Ubisoft offers a new piece of downloadable content pack for their music simulation Rocksmith, called Alternative Rock, on the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.
The included tracks are:
Rush - Tom Sawyer, YYZ, Limelight, Red Barchetta and Subdivisions
Vampire Weekend - Cousins
The Black Keys - Gol... |
14 November 2012
09:53 GMT |
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A new minor build for Windows Firewall Control is available for download. The current revision number is 3.7.2 and the fresh release brings to the table a rewritten installer and updater that include a logging function designed to track down errors occurring during the installation or update procedure.
Apart from th... |
14 November 2012
09:50 GMT |
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Normally, a numpad is just that, a section of keys on a keyboard which type numbers and some mathematical operations on a PC or other gadget. Elecom decided it was time to break from that mold.
Elecom has formally launched the TL-FDP055, a wireless keyboard whose touchpad lacks physical keys.
Instead, the numpad is... |
14 November 2012
09:46 GMT |
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These mugshots stand as proof of the fact that your facial hair has to always look great when you leave the house, because you never know who is taking your picture.
Check out the gallery below for pictures of five men who celebrated Movember by getting themselves arrested. They arrived for their mugshot in style, h... |
14 November 2012
09:43 GMT |
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We first learned about Pantech P9090 Magnus/Batsu back in August when the smartphone was said to be part of AT&T’s lineup for the Q4 2012.
Today, the folks over at EVLeaks published the first press photo of the smartphone, though no additional details on the Batsu were unveiled.
So far, the only information w... |
14 November 2012
09:31 GMT |
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An Egyptian hacker called ViruS_HimA claims to have breached the systems of Adobe. To prove the fact that he has gained unauthorized access to the company’s systems, he has leaked a file containing the records of 230 customers. Although he has published only 230 data sets – comprising names, email addres... |
14 November 2012
09:27 GMT |
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Samsung has no intentions to settle its disagreements with Apple Inc. out of court, according to the Korean company’s mobile chief speaking to reporters in Seoul today. Apple and Samsung have been embroiled in a legal spat keeping their attorneys well fed for almost two years now. A recent disclosure by the C... |
14 November 2012
09:25 GMT |
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Most people agree that chemistry is a rather tedious topic, but when you have a doggie duo teaching you all there is to know about chemical bonds and how they hold atoms together, things stand to get a lot more enjoyable and entertaining. These two pooches belong to Lauren Curtis, a chemist by profession who happen... |
14 November 2012
09:23 GMT |
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Western Digital may never turn wireless networking products into a primary revenue source, but that doesn't mean it can't excel at making such things. The My Net AC1300 HD Dual-Band Router and My Net AC Bridge show that clearly.
Essentially, these two provide buyers with the benefits of the more or less be... |
14 November 2012
09:23 GMT |
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It may sound hard to believe, especially coming from a star commanding many millions per movie as Kristen Stewart does (thanks to “The Twilight Saga”), but she’s actually quite “desperate” for a job.
At the LA premiere of the final installment in the franchise, “Breaking Dawn Par... |
14 November 2012
09:22 GMT |
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A new firmware update has been released for Microsoft’s Surface RT. It should pop-up on your Windows Update screen but, before you click it, bear in mind some aspects drawn from users' experience.The most common of issues is that the tablet heats up to the point where it will shut down to prevent hardware ... |
14 November 2012
09:21 GMT |
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Capcom has officially confirmed that it’s going to release a demo for DmC Devil May Cry onto the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms on November 20, in North America, and November 21, in Europe.
DmC Devil May Cry, the upcoming hack and slash game from Capcom and Ninja Theory, has received quite a few details ... |
14 November 2012
09:20 GMT |
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The sequel to “Thor,” called “Thor: The Dark World” and also starring Chris Hemsworth, is now shooting in London. As was to be expected, the paparazzi made their way on set, so fans can now have a first, totally unofficial look at the God of Thunder, part 2.
Click on the image above to see o... |
14 November 2012
09:11 GMT |
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Starting today, T-Mobile’s customers in the United States can take advantage of the benefits that Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 8 operating system flavor has to offer to them.
Lumia 810, T-Mobile’s own version of Lumia 820 from the Finnish handset vendor, comes to the market with this OS on board,... |
14 November 2012
09:08 GMT |
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With cyber threats becoming a major concern, the Israeli Police have launched a special unit whose main goal will be to handle computer crimes and cyber terrorism.
The new cyber unit consists of 60 officers, The Algemeiner informs.
Israel’s Police Chief Yohanan Danino has told an audience at a conference in ... |
14 November 2012
09:00 GMT |
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Robert Huebner, the leader of the Nihilistic studio working on Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified, says that players who buy the game will get a multiplayer experience that’s very close to that seen in the core home console launch of Black Ops 2.He states to the Official PlayStation Blog that, “The expe... |
14 November 2012
08:56 GMT |
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Only yesterday, Honda Motor Co. introduced the general public to its Micro Commuter Prototype, which is basically a rather small electric vehicle meant to cover short distances first and foremost.
The company's official website explains that, when coming up with the idea for this micro-sized EV, they thought a... |
14 November 2012
08:55 GMT |
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January 30, 2013, will be an important day for Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion, as the company will unveil to the world its next-gen mobile operating system, the BlackBerry 10 platform.
Also on that day, we’ll have the chance to have a look at the very first smartphones powered by the new OS ve... |
14 November 2012
08:50 GMT |
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It’s about that time of the year when the first Oscar contenders are making themselves known to the public. Before the Academy announces the nominees, For Your Consideration campaigns will be running in the press.
The campaign for “The Dark Knight Rises” has officially started, as the photo above w... |
14 November 2012
08:46 GMT |
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Google has released another one of its Transparency Reports. The search engine giant reveals that government surveillance is definitely on the rise.
The figures show that in the first half of 2012, government entities have made 20,938 inquiries. The requests targeted 34,614 accounts.
As far as takedown requests are... |
14 November 2012
08:45 GMT |
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Hoping to draw in more crowds and shake up the atmosphere, the staff at the Nokia Theater in LA decided that it might not be such a bad idea to get hold of a pack of wolves, shove them in cages and showcase them during the “Breaking Dawn – Part 2” premiere.
Apparently, they got their inspiration f... |
14 November 2012
08:40 GMT |
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AnyDVD 7.1.1 packs a slew of new features designed to increase its functionality and reliability with Blu-ray discs as well as DVDs. Fixes are also available in this release.
The list of new things is pretty long this time and, for Blu-ray discs, it includes support for new Java-based protection, better warning if t... |
14 November 2012
08:34 GMT |
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Today, wireless carrier T-Mobile has made the new Google Nexus 4 smartphone available for purchase on its network.
Users interested in the new handset will find it listed on the company’s website with a price tag of $199.99 attached to it with the signing of a two-year contract agreement on qualifying plans a... |
14 November 2012
08:34 GMT |
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Microbiology is really turning into the answer to pretty much every health problem. Even promising cancer cures are being based on it. What can be seen in that photo above isn't a cure per se, though. Instead, it is more of an agent that can eliminate cancer cells. Basically, it is a microfluidic chip coated w... |
14 November 2012
08:28 GMT |
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A number of users are reporting that their Origin account from Electronic Arts has been hacked, with unknown attackers able to get the username and password that’s required to take control of it and then change all the personal details and lock the legitimate user out.
A report from Eurogamer talks about a num... |
14 November 2012
08:19 GMT |
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Ever since I first saw him in the superb “Never Let Me Go,” Andrew Garfield has occupied a very special place in my heart. Here he is on The Ellen DeGeneres show, promoting “Spider-Man” and shaking his tailfeather for charity.
Clearly, he’s an excellent actor and a good sport as well. ... |
14 November 2012
08:19 GMT |
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The latest revision for Avant Browser brings to the table a skimpy list of modifications. Actually, the change log contains a single entry that announces a fix related to the page focus problem that appeared occasionally. Starting this build, the web browser pages should no longer lose focus after pressing Refresh, ... |
14 November 2012
08:17 GMT |
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Throughout these past two weeks, eight cats showed up dead on the northern streets of Lawrence, Kansas. Interestingly enough, their bodies had no signs of external trauma. After necropsies were carried out, police officers found that all of these cats had had their skull crushed, more likely as a result of somebody... |
14 November 2012
08:13 GMT |
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By the looks of things, NVIDIA's Kepler graphics processing unit architecture has been such a success that the company doesn't mind stretching it for another year. Originally, NVIDIA was going to launch the next-generation architecture in 2013. Called Maxwell, it would be both stronger and less energy-hung... |
14 November 2012
08:11 GMT |
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Yves Guillemot, the leader of publisher Ubisoft, says that his company wants to make sure that all the games launched using the Tom Clancy brand achieve high scores with critics, after the rather weak performance of previous installments.
The executive tells GamesIndustry.biz that, “Our goal is to get back to ... |
14 November 2012
08:03 GMT |
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In a recent interview with Threat Post, Eugene Kaspersky, the founder of the world-renowned security firm, has shared some interesting insight on the dangers that lurk on social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter.
According to Kaspersky, there are several advantages to social networks, for both business and... |
14 November 2012
07:57 GMT |
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Sleipnir (for Windows) has been updated to a new minor build, incrementing the number to 3.8.2. The fresh revision focuses on improving stability and functionality through repairs and modifications.
Sleipnir 3.8.2 adds “Use Hold and Go” option to the customization menu and adds a new function, designed t... |
14 November 2012
07:55 GMT |
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The news just broke that a team of researchers working with the University of Montreal managed to find the first so-called “homeless planet” ever known to science.
In case anyone was wondering what makes this particular planet a homeless one, the explanation is quite simple: the planet is not in any way... |
14 November 2012
07:54 GMT |
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Facebook offers the most ingenious avenues for conning your parents into buying you things. These kids bet their father they will get 1,000 Facebook likes, in exchange for a cat, and won the bet in about an hour.
The masterminds portrayed in the photo are 7-year-old Remi Urbano and his 1-year-old sister Evelyn, Huff... |
14 November 2012
07:51 GMT |
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The members of the ZCompany Hacking Crew (ZHC) have published the details of over two dozen individuals who have made donations to the English Defence League, the controversial far-right British organization.
25 names, email addresses and physical addresses have been published online on Pastebin.
“If you dona... |
14 November 2012
07:50 GMT |
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An impressive number of 90,000 Texans want Texas to secede from the United States of America, following the re-election of Barack Obama for a second run as President. The White House has not yet responded to this.
As ArsTechnica points out, thousands of people have taken to Obama administration’s petition web... |
14 November 2012
07:48 GMT |
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The battle for the fastest browser has moved beyond the desktop computer, as more and more software companies release web browsing apps for tablet devices. Internet Explorer 10 and Safari are two of the apps available right now in this market sector, as they’re offered as the default browsing solutions for Surf... |
14 November 2012
07:43 GMT |
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Sony has just released a special commercial that promotes its PlayStation Vita and the Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified shooter in a hilariously awkward way, showing players jumping across rooftops and experiencing the game in a variety of weird situations.
The PS Vita is a pretty powerful portable console and B... |
14 November 2012
07:41 GMT |
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The Xbox Live activity chart for the week that ended on November 5 was dominated by the newly launched Halo 4, although its triumph might be short-lived given the fact that Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is now out.
The rest of the chart includes: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition, Call of Duty:... |
14 November 2012
07:38 GMT |
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The news that a team of researchers from Brazil intend to soon enough clone representatives of eight of the country's endangered species is now causing quite a media stir. This is either because some people are dead set against cloning, or simply because conservationists fear that this will do little to h... |
14 November 2012
07:32 GMT |
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The Japanese people have been trend-setters in electronics and robotics for decades, and it figures that they would have a stake in the latest advancement in humanoid robotics, even if the revelation was made by the French.
As it happens, a collaboration between the French National Center for Scientific Research a... |
14 November 2012
07:31 GMT |
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Owners of a Galaxy S III smartphone on the network of wireless carrier T-Mobile are starting to receive the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean platform release, new reports on the matter suggest. Samsung has begun the delivery of Jelly Bean to its Galaxy S III owners around the world last month, but it delayed the availability... |
14 November 2012
07:27 GMT |
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is warning employees that their personal details might have been compromised after a laptop was stolen from a staffer’s locked car. The stolen device contains records of personally identifiable information for numerous employees, contractors and “o... |
14 November 2012
07:24 GMT |
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This amazing gem is the Archduke Joseph Diamond, sold during a Christie's auction in Geneva, on Tuesday, November 13.
The 76.02 carat diamond went for a record breaking $21.5 million, (€16.86 million). Archduke Joseph August of Austria (1872-1962), of the Hungarian Habsburg dynasty, first owned the gem, wh... |
14 November 2012
07:21 GMT |
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Nick Cannon dropped by Anderson Cooper the other day to talk about his ongoing projects and, of course, his life with Mariah Carey and their two adorable twins, Monroe and Moroccan, both 18 months old.
Below are two preview videos released to promote his appearance on the show.
In the first one, Cannon talks abou... |
14 November 2012
07:16 GMT |
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Jasper Byrne, the creator of Lone Survivor, an indie title that was released on the PC earlier this year, says that his game will be launched on the PlayStation 3 home console from Sony and on the PlayStation Vita handheld.
The port is being handled by Curve Studios, the team that has created Explodemon, and a launc... |
14 November 2012
07:14 GMT |
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Microsoft has just released a new version of Skype, as the company still struggles to patch a security hole that could allow hackers to break into specific accounts using only an email address. Skype 6.0.0.126 comes with stability and performance improvements and can be installed on all Windows versions, including W... |
14 November 2012
07:10 GMT |
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A typo on the marketing page for the 4th-generation iPad suggests that Apple’s A6X-powered tablet is thinner than a penny, measuring just 0.37 millimeters in depth. The Cupertino company actually meant to say 0.37 inches. The discovery spawned discussions on Reddit, with one user defending the Cupertino giant,... |
14 November 2012
07:09 GMT |
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Sony has released an official statement about the recent custom firmwares released by hackers for its PlayStation 3 console, revealing that any customer who uses such software will see their PlayStation Network access be terminated permanently.
While the first few years of the PS3’s life were relatively troubl... |
14 November 2012
07:07 GMT |
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Heyrich Kalish McGuigan, a Seattle law firm that specializes in litigation against firms responsible for abusive telemarketers and SMS spammers, has filed a class-action lawsuit against Papa John’s Pizza on behalf of customers from all over the US who have received over 500,000 illegal text messages. &ld... |
14 November 2012
07:01 GMT |
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Yesterday, Google made available for purchase its newest additions to the Nexus lineup, including the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 devices, but it ran out of stock pretty fast.
However, the company is determined to provide more users with the possibility to acquire these devices, and has announced that new stock is expecte... |
14 November 2012
06:58 GMT |
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Dropbox, the free cloud service offering users a way to store their photos, docs and videos, has just launched a new version of its Android application.
Although this is not a major release, we recommend Dropbox users to update to the latest version as it brings lots of bug fixes and performance improvements. Aside ... |
14 November 2012
06:49 GMT |
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Hope Solo and boyfriend Jerramy Stevens got into a very nasty fight only a few hours ago. The dispute escalated and became physical at one point, with Stevens being arrested on suspicion of domestic abuse.
He’s been released ever since.
TMZ reports that, when police arrived at the home the two shared, Hope ... |
14 November 2012
06:43 GMT |
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Sony has just confirmed that it’s going to release firmware version 2.00 for the PlayStation Vita handheld console next week, which includes all sorts of new features as well as support for the PlayStation Plus premium service.
The PS Vita hasn’t been that successful since its launch at the beginning of ... |
14 November 2012
06:31 GMT |
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The Ubuntu Secure Remix Linux operating system has reached version 12.10 and it is available for download on mirrors worldwide.
Ubuntu Secure Remix 12.10 is, of course, based on Canonical's new Ubuntu 12.10 (Quantal Quetzal) operating system.
It is a slightly modified edition of the normal Ubuntu 12.10 Deskto... |
14 November 2012
06:31 GMT |
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Google has recently released Android 4.2, but despite the improved security features that should protect users against applications that send SMS messages to premium rate numbers, SIM toolkit attacks are still possible. According to security researcher Bogdan Alecu, the operating system warns users when they’r... |
14 November 2012
06:21 GMT |
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Microsoft has just launched the so-called “Bing Winter Wallpaper and Screensaver Pack” that brings you a nice collection of winter backgrounds previously displayed on the Bing Search home page.
In addition, the pack includes a winter screensaver that’s automatically applied once you install the pac... |
14 November 2012
06:11 GMT |
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Opera 12.11 is on the brink of being released and the team working on it spares no effort to stabilize the browser as much as possible by testing all the latest changes in development snapshots.
The latest snapshot features stability improvements as well as repairs for a batch of nagging issues. As such, users shoul... |
14 November 2012
05:59 GMT |
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Ransomware has become a serious issue for Windows users and researchers believe that the cybercriminals who operate such pieces of malware can make over $5 million (3.9 million EUR) each year. Now, Symantec has identified a variant that even works on Windows 8. Symantec experts have tested several ransomware samples... |
14 November 2012
05:56 GMT |
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The state of Ohio continues its series of executions with the death of convicted killer Brett Hartman, on Tuesday, November 13. Hartman was administered a lethal injection in Lucasville, Ohio state prison, yesterday morning. He was declared dead at 10:34 a.m., having passed away in 17 minutes. He was injected with a... |
14 November 2012
05:50 GMT |
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Apple’s latest iPhone not only ships with a brand new firmware that hasn’t been fully cracked yet, it also packs a heavily-secured processor that makes it difficult to hack into.
It’s difficult, but not impossible, according to one of the elite hackers working around the clock so that you can reap the be... |
14 November 2012
05:49 GMT |
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Nexus 4, the latest Google phone out there, went up for sale yesterday in various markets around the world, but stock was exhausted fast.
While waiting for new shipments to arrive in warehouses and for the device to become available once again, users should also keep an eye out for a white flavor of the mobile phon... |
14 November 2012
05:46 GMT |
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The details of a zero-day vulnerability that allows attackers to change the password of any Skype user have been posted on a Russian hacking forum. A similar security hole was identified by Vulnerability Lab researchers and it was reported to Skype at the beginning of October. The Next Web, which was the first ... |
14 November 2012
05:43 GMT |
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It’s been years since Lindsay Lohan has been in anything (in a movie, that is), so perhaps her extended break has done away with whatever talent she ever had. Her brand new trailer for “The Canyons” surely seems to indicate that.
Promising a look at LA like no other before, the film comes from Pau... |
14 November 2012
05:43 GMT |
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Tim Sweeney, the leading executive in charge of technology at Epic Games, believes that the future of AAA video games for the next generation of consoles is bright, but warns that the costs associated with their development will rise sharply. Speaking at the Montreal International Game Summit and quoted by GamesIndu... |
14 November 2012
05:41 GMT |
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Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion has already confirmed plans to make its first BlackBerry 10 smartphones official at the end of January next year, yet it hasn’t provided too many details on what these devices will be all about.
Courtesy of various leaks, however, we had the chance to learn a few ... |
14 November 2012
05:35 GMT |
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Ashampoo has released Burning Studio 12, a new major version for their disc burning suite with backup abilities and multimedia authoring.
New in this revision is a fresh interface that has been redesigned in order to offer increased readability and clarity over the functions available. The developer also worked on m... |
14 November 2012
05:34 GMT |
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Untangle announced yesterday, November 13, that its Untangle Gateway Platform, a Linux-based network gateway operating system, reached version 9.3.2.
Untangle Gateway Platform 9.3.2 is now available for download and upgrade, featuring numerous bugfixes, as well as small enhancements, among which we can mention:
&b... |
14 November 2012
05:27 GMT |
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The popular Nova Launcher for Android devices has just been updated to version 1.3.3, which includes support for Google’s latest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean platform.
Developed by TeslaCoil Software, the latest version of the launcher now features Expand Quick Settings Nova Action on Android 4.2 and an updated Jell... |
14 November 2012
05:25 GMT |
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is making a road trip in Europe and Israel, in an attempt to promote the company’s new wave of products, including the newly-released Windows 8 operating system.
Just as expected, he continuously praised Windows 8 and the Surface, saying that all these products are actually helping ... |
14 November 2012
05:24 GMT |
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Google’s new Nexus smartphone, the LG-made Nexus 4, was sold out in Australia in only several minutes after the official sales had kicked off, and it seems that those who had the chance to order it will be receiving it soon.
According to Ausdroid, Google has already sent out shipping details to those who orde... |
14 November 2012
05:05 GMT |
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Russian hackers have found a way to break into any Skype account using only the original email address provided at registration.TNW reports that Microsoft has already been informed of the glitch and, although the security hole was discovered nearly two months ago, they’re still working on a fix.Basically, hacke... |
14 November 2012
05:04 GMT |
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An unidentified girl, believed to be as young as 13, was reported missing yesterday in LA. She was seen dragged by her hair to a Los Angeles hilltop, according to witness accounts. As Inquisitr reports, police dubbed said accounts credible, setting off a massive search for the mystery victim and her assailant. The s... |
14 November 2012
05:03 GMT |
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The first details on Windows Phone 7.8 features leaked about two weeks ago via Nokia Italy. The company let it slip the next major update for Windows Phone 7.5 smartphones will bring lots of new features, services and improvements.
Today, Chinese forum Windows Phone House reveals more info on Windows Phone 7.8 featu... |
14 November 2012
05:03 GMT |
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Having turned 100 days old, the time has come for the baby panda looked after by the staff at the San Diego Zoo to get a proper name.
Up until now, zoo staff have referred to it as “Sausage,” but from this moment on, they will have to get used to calling it by its more serious name, Xiao Liwu, meaning &... |
14 November 2012
05:01 GMT |
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The development team at Stardock announces that it has launched the first major update for their strategy game Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion, labeled 1.1, which makes a number of changes to the core game systems, while also including a range of new maps for players to try out.The new maps are mainly competitive m... |
14 November 2012
04:59 GMT |
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Researchers have uncovered some interesting phishing attacks that rely on blogging and social media websites as part of the command and control (C&C) server.
According to FireEye experts, it all starts with an attachment called “AutoCleanTool.rar.” When the file is unzipped and executed, users are presen... |
14 November 2012
04:56 GMT |
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The 32GB flavor of the Nexus 7 tablet PC is now available for purchase in the Philippines through third-party retailers, although it has not been officially launched in the country as of now.
The device can be seen listed as available at retailer Villman with a price tag of Php 13,995 ($340 / €270) attached to it. ... |
14 November 2012
04:55 GMT |
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Nokia has confirmed plans to build the world's most powerful mapping service with voice-based walk navigation, offline maps, public transport directions, and even 3D views. Those plans include Apple’s iOS mobile operating system, in what is a cross-platform effort on behalf of the Finnish phone maker. Dub... |
14 November 2012
04:47 GMT |
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The Game Director of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, David Vonderhaar, has revealed that the Kinect might be eventually used by the game as a video camera for when players set up live streams. Black Ops 2, as a first for the series, features the option to live stream gameplay footage through YouTube. What’s more, ... |
14 November 2012
04:47 GMT |
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Only yesterday, the World Wildlife Fund made it public news that, according to a recent census carried out by environmentalists working with the Uganda Wildlife Authority, the world's mountain gorilla population has increased by roughly 10%.
Before anyone jumps at the conclusion that this species is well on tr... |
14 November 2012
04:42 GMT |
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Wireless services provider US Cellular is expected to make available for purchase on its network a new Android-based handset in the not too distant future, and the device has already been spotted online.
Dubbed Samsung Galaxy Axiom (model SCH-R830), the handset is said to boast a 4-inch touchscreen display capable ... |
14 November 2012
04:39 GMT |
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Microsoft has just released a new version of its popular Malicious Software Removal Tool, adding detection and cleaning features for some new threats.
As you probably know by now, the Malicious Software Removal Tool is an application aimed at all user categories who want to quickly scan the computer and detect any e... |
14 November 2012
04:37 GMT |
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On November 12, Kendall Weaver announced that the Peppermint OS Three, a Linux-based operating system designed for enhanced mobility, efficiency and ease of use, is now at version 20121105.
Peppermint OS Three 20121105 is a re-spin of the original release, designed to support both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures.
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14 November 2012
04:37 GMT |
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If you’re part of the Kardashian-Jenner family, your birthdays and other important events in your life are bound to be better and more impressive than most people’s. Take Kendall Jenner’s 17th birthday for example. Not only does the young reality star / up and coming model got to have an ice skatin... |
14 November 2012
04:34 GMT |
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Due out around November 22 to coincide with Thanksgiving, “Woz with a Coz” is a new iOS game by ITN Flix and React Games which features a sidekick character based off America’s favorite geek, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
The game is said to be a tie-in and awareness driver for “Vengeance,” an up... |
14 November 2012
04:30 GMT |
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Google’s Android operating system has had yet another great three months in the third quarter of 2012, a recent report from Gartner shows.
The mobile operating system accounted for 72.4 percent market share in the time frame, up from only 52.5 percent in the third quarter of last year.
The overall sales of ... |
14 November 2012
04:29 GMT |
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Gabe Newell, the leader of Valve, has admitted that the company has much work to do on its Greenlight service for Steam in order to create a better link between the players and the video game projects they want to support. Speaking to visitors from 4chan, the executive said, “I don’t think we did a super... |
14 November 2012
04:18 GMT |
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Olav Vitters announced that the entire GNOME 3.8 desktop environment would be ported to the Python 3 dynamic programming language.
GNOME 3.8 is now in development phase, released under the 3.7.x versions, during which the developers will depend on Python 3.
Olav Vitters warns all GNOME developers and maintainers t... |
14 November 2012
04:18 GMT |
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All fans of the Elder Scrolls universe now have a chance to get their names in the upcoming MMO based on it as long as they are willing to take part in a competition and show off the power of their imagination.
The developers at ZeniMax Online are asking them to create the name of a Dark Elf mage character that is t... |
14 November 2012
04:16 GMT |
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Redditers are commenting on the shocking resemblance between a New Jersey student and a nobleman portrayed in a century-old piece of artwork. 20-year-old Max Galuppo, of Bloomsbury, stirred Reddit users' imagination when he uploaded this picture of himself standing next to a 16th century Italian painting, at th... |
14 November 2012
04:15 GMT |
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Microsoft has always struggled to show everybody that its in-house browser, Internet Explorer, is faster than its rivals, but this time the company comes with some new evidence on the matter.
The Redmondians used the Mandelbrot system to perform a new test and determine whether Internet Explorer 10 is indeed faster ... |
14 November 2012
04:14 GMT |
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Zeiko Anonymous, the hacker who launched distributed denial-of-service (DDOS) attacks against several BitTorrent websites last week, is back. He has turned his attention to The Pirate Bay, isoHunt, Fenopy, Bitsnoop and TorrentPortal.
On this occasion, the hacker’s first target has been The Pirate Bay (thepira... |
14 November 2012
04:12 GMT |
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BioWare has decided to offer 50 free Mass Effect Trilogy packs for those who got retail copies of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and accidentally received Mass Effect 2 discs.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 was released yesterday and it seems that a few fans who got a retail copy of the game on the PC were treated with a pret... |
14 November 2012
04:11 GMT |
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The Titan may just be AMD's most bittersweet achievement to date, since it comes at a time when the company is in dire enough straits that it has hired a bank to explore financial options, including a sellout.
We won't talk about that though, since we've already covered the matter here. Instead, we w... |
14 November 2012
04:06 GMT |
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A report by Fierce Wireless names the most powerful people in the wireless industry today, putting Apple’s chief executive officer at the top of the list. The analysis says Apple could generate $30 billion in profit from the iPhone alone this year.
Since the iPhone accounts for 77 percent of smartphone sales ... |
14 November 2012
04:03 GMT |
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A sea lion living in captivity at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California is now best friends with a 5-year-old boy, and very much enjoys playing with him through the aquarium’s glass.
Apparently, all the boy has to do is move various shinny objects across the glass (mostly his dad's car ke... |
14 November 2012
03:59 GMT |
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As part of its Patch Tuesday cycle, Microsoft has also released several updates aimed at Windows RT users, which obviously include those who have already purchased the company’s very own Surface RT. While some of the fixes are expected to provide increased stability and better performance, one of the patches l... |
14 November 2012
03:52 GMT |
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Alan Baghumian announced last night, November 13, the immediate availability for download of the Parsix GNU/Linux 4.0 operating system.
Dubbed Gloria, the stable release of the Parsix GNU/Linux 4.0r0 distribution has been officially released after a Preview version and three Test releases.
Powered by Linux kernel ... |
14 November 2012
03:50 GMT |
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In addition to announcing the launch of the new DROID DNA by HTC, Verizon Wireless also unveiled on Tuesday plans to have Amazon’s App Suite loaded on its new Android devices.
In fact, it seems that the new high-end 5-inch full HD smartphone will be the very first handset in the wireless carrier’s offer... |
14 November 2012
03:48 GMT |
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Back in the day, Shannen Doherty had the reputation of being a rather nasty person in real life but, over the weekend, at least one fan got confirmation of how kind and thoughtful she is. Had the fan been in real danger, she would have owed Shannen her life.
TMZ reports that the whole thing started on Twitter, when... |
14 November 2012
03:44 GMT |
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A disturbing video brings to light yet another incident in which a bus driver abuses his or her position, in this case actually beating up a minor.
The Public Transit operator from Baltimore loses her temper after a high-school student plays music too loud, on the bus.
The driver snaps, grabs her hair, and hit... |
14 November 2012
03:42 GMT |
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Microsoft is celebrating 10 years since it released the Xbox Live online service and, in order to reward those who’ve been with it since the very beginning, it has begun shipping free customized Xbox 360 consoles to veteran users across the U.S.
The original Xbox came out back in 2001, and in 2002 Microsoft re... |
14 November 2012
03:40 GMT |
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Nowadays, most people look at elephants as the main targets and victims of poachers, yet this does not change the fact that, should they choose to fight back, they could really give their hunters a run for their money.
Apparently, it was back in 1894 when an elephant decided to take down a train in order to protect... |
14 November 2012
03:38 GMT |
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Just a couple of days ago, the latest Top 500 list was published. Intel took advantage of this opportunity to announce that its first Xeon Phi products, based on the Many Integrated Core architecture (MIC), are finally available.
The Top 500 list is compiled twice a year and ranks the world's mightiest HPC ins... |
14 November 2012
03:37 GMT |
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Microsoft has just released the Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 Release Preview, so the company is really keen to show everybody that its in-house browser is the best of all.
As you probably know by now, Internet Explorer 10 is also available on Windows RT tablets, such as the Surface RT, and indirectly competes ... |
14 November 2012
03:35 GMT |
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Today, wireless carrier T-Mobile is expected to make the new Nexus 4 smartphone available for its users, tough it seems that only a few select stores will be selling it.
Unlike Google, which started selling the device yesterday at $349 contract-free, T-Mobile will ask $199.99 from users willing to grab the device w... |
14 November 2012
03:31 GMT |
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With Google kicking off the actual process of connecting people’s homes to the ultra-high speed network, residents of Kansas City may think they’re not in Kansas anymore as far as Internet speed goes.
As Alana Karen, director, service delivery at Google Fiber, describes it, the procedure is pretty simple... |
14 November 2012
03:31 GMT |
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Brian Manderville proudly announced a couple of days ago on Twitter that the development for the upcoming Descent|OS 4.0 Linux operating system has started. The big news is that the developer decided to drop the Ubuntu operating system and build the Descent|OS 4.0 distribution based on the Debian Sid Linux operatin... |
14 November 2012
03:25 GMT |
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Dean Hall, the developer behind the Day Z mod for ArmA II, says that the core idea for his product was inspired by one of the experiences he went through when he was part of the New Zeeland military forces, which involved a jungle and limited supplies.
The developer speaks to Dork Shelf and says that he was part of ... |
14 November 2012
03:24 GMT |
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Next time you think getting drunk and getting married in Las Vegas would make for an awesome combination, think of Janeane Garofalo’s example. In a new interview, the actress reveals she pulled this stunt once – and ended up married for 20 years without even knowing it.
Stranger things are known to have... |
14 November 2012
03:22 GMT |
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Mountain View, California-based search giant Google has confirmed to an American newspaper that iPhone 5 owners would soon be able to watch their favorite clips full-screen.
An upcoming update to the native YouTube app for iOS devices is on its way, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The newspaper reportedly had a... |
14 November 2012
03:19 GMT |
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Following our article about the Synapse 2.0 software, its spyware-like traits, and how Razer's Gaming peripherals aren't allowed to work properly without it, the company contacted us in order to set some things straight.
The company, understandably enough, did not appreciate the criticism that its softwar... |
14 November 2012
03:11 GMT |
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Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot has admitted that there’s a probability that his company’s upcoming Rainbow Six: Patriots game will be released for next-generation platforms, instead of the current PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 devices.
Rainbow 6: Patriots is one of Ubisoft’s big upcoming games, resurrecti... |
14 November 2012
03:04 GMT |
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Google has just released the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean factory images for some of the newest Nexus devices now available on the market.
Those who own the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 can now download these images here.
Keep in mind that these factory images are only available for some variations of the... |
14 November 2012
03:01 GMT |
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Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 Preview was officially released a few hours ago and Microsoft continues to praise its new browser, saying that it’s capable to provide the “best way to experience the Web on Windows.”
In other words, this is the best browser for Windows, so you can really forget a... |
14 November 2012
02:59 GMT |
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A Piper PA-32 single-engine plane went in for a landing in a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, yesterday evening, but the crew never made it. Three were killed as the plane crashed into a private residence.
Jackson Municipal Airport Authority reps state that, though the plane took off at 5:10 p.m., the pilot ask... |
14 November 2012
02:51 GMT |
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Cybercriminals are relying on Twitter to launch a campaign that’s designed not only to phish out user credentials, but also to spread a piece of malware that’s capable of stealing other sensitive information from the victim’s computer.
It all starts with a message on Twitter which reads: “fac... |
14 November 2012
02:44 GMT |
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Following the launch of Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 devices in various markets around the world, complemented by the availability of the Android 4.2 OS upgrade for these devices, Google has also decided to make the platform release’s code available for developers.
Today, the code for this OS flavor can be found in t... |
14 November 2012
02:43 GMT |
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The developers behind the Tails project proudly announced on November 13 the immediate available for download of the Tails 0.14 Linux operating system.
Tails 0.14 is powered by Linux kernel 3.2.32, which offers support for multi-core CPUs and more than 4GB of system RAM.
"Tails, The Amnesic Incognito Live System, ... |
14 November 2012
02:43 GMT |
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Two major public figures in the United States, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and general David Petraeus, have leading roles in the newly launched Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, from Treyarch and Activision.
It’s a weird period for David Petraeus, one of the best-known military figures in the United States, as... |
14 November 2012
02:32 GMT |
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As part of its Patch Tuesday cycle, Microsoft has released updates not only for the brand new Windows 8 operating system, but also for Internet Explorer 9 and Excel. The company fixed a total of four security glitches in Windows 8, but security experts warn that users should first install the Internet Explorer 9 patc... |
14 November 2012
02:30 GMT |
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AMD never had a full company sale as a priority, and this continues to be the case, but a certain development suggests that that there might eventually not be a choice in the matter.
According to an exclusive report received by Reuters, Advanced Micro Devices has hired JPMorgan Chase & Co to explore options that wi... |
14 November 2012
02:29 GMT |
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A free demo for the recently released Need for Speed: Most Wanted racing game is now available for download for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 consoles.
After releasing NFS: Most Wanted onto the PC, PS3, Xbox 360 or PS Vita platforms at the end of last month, Electronic Arts and Criterion Games have just released a ... |
14 November 2012
02:29 GMT |
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The development team at Riot Games reveals a new champion for their MOBA game League of Legends, called Zed, which is described as being a stealth-based character that mainly uses daggers and has abilities that increase his efficiency against already wounded enemies.
Zed, Master of Shadows, is an energy-based champi... |
14 November 2012
02:27 GMT |
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The news just broke that police officers and custom officials in Thailand succeeded in delivering the illegal wildlife trade a serious blow: they rescued as many as 600 cobras and intend to release them back into their natural habitats as soon as possible.
These poisonous snakes were hidden in a truck and Thai cust... |
14 November 2012
02:21 GMT |
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On Tuesday, Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia officially announced the launch of HERE, a location cloud that should provide great maps and location experiences across operating systems. The company notes that the new brand is expected to inspire a new generation of location services and devices, so that users would ... |
14 November 2012
02:18 GMT |
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The development team at Visual Concepts and publisher 2K Games give gamers more information on the way their basketball simulation NBA 2K13 will work on the upcoming Wii U home console from Nintendo.
The trailer is pretty detailed and shows how the GamePad, the revolutionary new controller of the Wii U, can be used ... |
14 November 2012
02:14 GMT |
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Dakota Fanning is stunning as a blonde but, as it turns out, she’s equally so when she rocks darker hair. The actress, who plays vampire Jane of the Volturi clan in “Twilight,” debuted her new look at the LA premiere of “Breaking Dawn Part 2.”
Indeed, Kristen Stewart wasn’t the on... |
14 November 2012
01:37 GMT |
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During the Magic game against the Knicks hours ago, a member of the Orlando Magic stunt team, cheerleader Jamie Woode, was injured severely after falling head-first during a stunt routine. Video of the incident is below.
Woode was thrown high in the air and was supposed to land with her feet firmly planted on a fel... |
14 November 2012
01:18 GMT |
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It looks like it's the end of the road for Motorola XOOM and Nexus S as both devices will continue to use Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean platform instead of the newest 4.2 version launched this week.
According to Jean-Baptiste Queru, technical lead, Android Open Source Project, “there is no support for 4.2 on N... |
14 November 2012
01:17 GMT |
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Shortly after unveiling the upcoming release date of its next BlackBerry operating system, BlackBerry 10, RIM announced the immediate availability of a new service, which will probably be extremely popular in emerging markets, BBM Voice.
With BBM Voice, BlackBerry users will be able to make free calls to other BBM ... |
14 November 2012
01:06 GMT |
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