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About 91 articles found for 15 September 2014:

 

iPhone 6 Units Are Flying Out of China – Gallery

Here's what a plane loaded with iPhone 6 looks like
by Adrian Boioglu, September 15th, 2014
 

Blizzard Details Warlords of Draenor Interface Overhaul

There will be more bag space and better sorting, and maps and quest logs will offer much more information
by Radu Haulica, September 15th, 2014
 

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Reveals Entirely New Momentum Mode – Video

The mode is based on the Domination concept, with all the player objectives placed in a straight line
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 15th, 2014
3 Converter Apps for iOS to Be More Productive – Gallery

3 Converter Apps for iOS to Be More Productive – Gallery

by Adrian Boioglu, September 15th, 2014
Productivity Monday gets some converters for a special price
 

2,300-Year-Old Egyptian Coffin Lid Sells for £12,000 (€15,054 / $19,516)

The coffin lid was sold at an auction held in the UK this past Saturday, fetched way more money than expected
by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
 

Lab-Made Spleen Removes Pathogens from Blood, Could Treat Ebola

The lab-made spleen was successfully used to remove as much as 90% of the pathogens present in the blood of rats
by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
 

Steel Tower Under Construction Smack at the Core of the Amazon

When finally completed, this observation tower in the Amazon basin will stand about 325 meters (1,066 feet) tall
by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
 

Red Panda Cub Makes Its Public Debut at Zoo in Indiana, US

The red panda cub was born to mother Xiao 3 months ago, emerged from its nest box just a few days ago
by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
Watch: Introducing the World's First Ratcopter

Watch: Introducing the World's First Ratcopter

by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
The Ratcopter is a dead rat fitted with propellers and an on-board computer, was created by two Dutch inventors
 

Giuliana Rancic Got Elbowed by “Diva” Ariana Grande – Video

The TV presenter reveals embarrassing incident confirming singer's diva antics during interview at the AMAs
by Dragos Rusu, September 15th, 2014
 

Woman Crashes Porsche Seconds After Leaving the Showroom

The incident occurred in the city of Shenyang in China, the woman is probably kicking herself right about now
by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
 

Lindsay Lohan Says She Handled Whitney Houston's Dead Body

The event is supposed to have occurred when she was doing community service at the morgue for drunk driving
by Dragos Rusu, September 15th, 2014
HotShots Review – Multifunctional yet Flawed Screenshot Grabber

HotShots Review – Multifunctional yet Flawed Screenshot Grabber

by Elena Opris, September 15th, 2014
It has a lot of handy options and configuration settings under the hood but also several inconveniences
 

Dude Eats 33 Raw Cloves of Garlic in Just 60 Seconds

34-year-old David Greenman is the winner of this year's World Garlic Eating Competition held in Dorset, UK
by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
 

Russian Social Network VKontakte Cracks Down on ISIS Accounts and Pages

The network is shutting down pages related to the Islamic State as militants try to recruit people and raise funds
by Gabriela Vatu, September 15th, 2014
Canon’s PowerShot Camera Trio Has a Focus for Selfies, Including the PowerShot SX60 HS Zoom Beast

Canon’s PowerShot Camera Trio Has a Focus for Selfies, Including the PowerShot SX60 HS Zoom Beast

by Alexandra Arici, September 15th, 2014
Canon has rolled out three new PowerShot devices
 
 

Would You Settle for the First or the Best?

Being the first is good; being the best is much better
by Adrian Boioglu, September 15th, 2014
 

Lo and Behold, the World's First Lane for People Addicted to Their Phones

This one-of-a-kind lane was set up in the Chinese city of Chongqing not too long ago, photos of it have gone viral
by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
Minecraft Creator Thanks Fans for Loyalty, Wants to Work on Small Games

Minecraft Creator Thanks Fans for Loyalty, Wants to Work on Small Games

by Andrei Dobra, September 15th, 2014
Notch emphasizes that the Minecraft sale to Microsoft is about his sanity, not the corporation's huge piles of money
 

Petition Started for 64-bit and Linux Support on Intel Atom Bay Trail Tablets

It seems that some hardware vendors have conveniently forgotten that people want to run something else besides Windows
by Silviu Stahie, September 15th, 2014
Windows 8.1 Now Has Almost as Many Users as Windows XP in Europe

Windows 8.1 Now Has Almost as Many Users as Windows XP in Europe

by Bogdan Popa, September 15th, 2014
Microsoft convinces more users to give Windows 8.1 a try
 

Security Expert Uses id Software's Doom to Highlight Canon Pixma Printer Security Issue

The security analyst downloaded and installed a copy of Doom on a printer, running it on the copier's LED screen
by Radu Haulica, September 15th, 2014
 

Japan Has Been Nuclear-Free for Precisely One Year Today

This September 15 marks one year since the country pulled the plug on its last operating commercial nuclear reactor
by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Firmware v2.0 Brings Tethered Shooting, Lots of New Creative Modes – Gallery

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Firmware v2.0 Brings Tethered Shooting, Lots of New Creative Modes – Gallery

by Alexandra Arici, September 15th, 2014
Olympus has also launched a Silver version
 

Ray Rice Decides to Appeal Suspension from the NFL

The football player was suspended over a video in which he punched his then-fiancée so hard, he knocked her out cold
by Dragos Rusu, September 15th, 2014
 

People's Climate March: On September 21, Thousands Will Rally in Manhattan

The crowd will march through the heart of Manhattan, the event is expected to be the largest climate change rally ever
by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
 

Some Windows 8 PCs Still Can’t Be Updated to Windows 8.1 Due to 0xC1900101 Error

Users are still experiencing issues when trying to update to Windows 8.1 even though the OS was launched one year ago
by Bogdan Popa, September 15th, 2014
 

Miley Cyrus Covers Led Zeppelin's “Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You,” Fans Are Disgusted

The singer posts song on SoundCloud, doesn't get the response she was looking for, fans blast her for trashing a classic
by Dragos Rusu, September 15th, 2014
HTC Tipped to Unveil Nexus 9, HTC Eye Selfie Phone at October 8 Event

HTC Tipped to Unveil Nexus 9, HTC Eye Selfie Phone at October 8 Event

by Alexandra Arici, September 15th, 2014
The device maker is expected to launch a few new devices
 

Watch: Diver Frees Manta Ray Entangled in a Fishing Line

This stunning footage was shot in the waters off the coast of Costa Rica's Bat Islands, made it online just days ago
by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
 

Photo of the Day: Comet Photobombs Rosetta Spacecraft Selfie

At the time this photo was taken, the comet and Rosetta were just 50 kilometers (31 miles) away from each other
by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
The Moment of Truth: New Zealand Govt Launched Mass Surveillance on Its Own Citizens

The Moment of Truth: New Zealand Govt Launched Mass Surveillance on Its Own Citizens

by Gabriela Vatu, September 15th, 2014
The surveillance bill wasn't meant to protect citizens, but to give the government a way to legally spy on them
 

How to Make Your Android Wear Smartwatch Look like the Apple Watch

Downloading this watch face will bring all the Apple Watch goodness to your Android Wear intelligent timepiece
by Alexandra Arici, September 15th, 2014
Rayquaza Joins Groudon and Kyogre in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire – Video

Rayquaza Joins Groudon and Kyogre in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire – Video

by Radu Haulica, September 15th, 2014
The Primal Reversion transformation and special abilities of the two legendary Pokemon are shown for the first time
 

YouTube Will Go Offline in India, Offers Users Option to Save Videos to Device

YouTube is taking a step to give users offline access to data, although its new subscription service is on the way
by Gabriela Vatu, September 15th, 2014
 

Microsoft Trying to Clear Surface 2 Inventory As New Model Is on the Table

The company is reportedly getting ready for the launch of a new tablet as part of the Surface lineup
by Bogdan Popa, September 15th, 2014
Destiny Jumps to Top of UK Charts, Smashing Watch Dogs' Launch Week Sales Record

Destiny Jumps to Top of UK Charts, Smashing Watch Dogs' Launch Week Sales Record

by Radu Haulica, September 15th, 2014
Bungie's sci-fi shooter / MOO mashup is now officially the most successful new IP released in the United Kingdom
 

LAPD Investigating the Daniele Watts Detaining Incident

The “Django” actress complains she was unlawfully detained and brutalized because she was kissing her white boyfriend
by Dragos Rusu, September 15th, 2014
Windows 9 Storage Sense Option Leaks in New Photos

Windows 9 Storage Sense Option Leaks in New Photos

by Bogdan Popa, September 15th, 2014
Microsoft is bringing a new Windows Phone-inspired option in Windows 9, in addition to Cortana, notification center
 

Glaciers in Antarctica Are Melting Faster than Ever Before, Study Finds

Researchers warn that glaciers around the Antarctic Peninsula have high chances to disappear in about 200 years' time
by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
 

Destiny Has Giant Master Chief Head on Mars, Other Easter Eggs Probably Included

It's unclear whether the team has a clear quest chain that is linked to the extra content based on Halo
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 15th, 2014
NSA and Co. Create Map of All Internet Devices, Gain Access to German Networks

NSA and Co. Create Map of All Internet Devices, Gain Access to German Networks

by Gabriela Vatu, September 15th, 2014
The intelligence agencies in the Five Eyes are doing extensive work to map all Internet-connected devices
 

Linus Torvalds Releases Linux Kernel 3.17 RC5 Almost 23 Years After Version 0.01

A new development version of the Linux kernel can now be downloaded and tested, final version to arrive soon
by Silviu Stahie, September 15th, 2014
 

Respiratory Virus EV-D68 Threatens to Sicken People All Across the US

The virus appears to have infected people in as many as 21 states, health officials say it is slowly spreading
by Laura Sinpetru, September 15th, 2014
New Diablo 3 Patch Improves Pet Survivability in Greater Rifts

New Diablo 3 Patch Improves Pet Survivability in Greater Rifts

by Radu Haulica, September 15th, 2014
Blizzard aims to make pets roughly as tough as players are
 

Microsoft Buyout of Minecraft Dev Mojang Valued at $2.5 Billion (€1.9 Billion) by New Report Reuters

The deal is done to promote Windows Phone and could be announced later today or during the new week, allegedly
by Andrei Dobra, September 15th, 2014
 

Windows 9’s Notification Center Revealed in Leaked Video

Microsoft is adding a brand new notification center in Windows 9 that is borrowed from Windows Phone 8.1
by Bogdan Popa, September 15th, 2014
Microsoft's Acquisition of Minecraft and Mojang Makes Sense

Microsoft's Acquisition of Minecraft and Mojang Makes Sense

by Andrei Dobra, September 15th, 2014
Microsoft might spend $2 billion (€1.5 billion), but it can make a lot more money by developing the popular game