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About 61 articles found for 15 December 2012:
iPad
Apple’s iPad Is the Tablet of Choice in the Pharma Industry
New research sheds light on iOS adoption in healthcare, business, education
by Filip Truta, December 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Microsoft: Windows 8 Is Not Our Response to the iPad
Feral Launches Batman: Arkham City Game of the Year Edition for Mac
Learn to know your body
Decembeaver: Movember for Women – Video
Anti-cancer campaign encourages ladies to bid razors and wax farewell
by Laura Sinpetru, December 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Kate Middleton Has Morning Sickness All the Time, Prince William Reveals
Toni Braxton in Hospital for Lupus Complications
Columns
hot
Weekend Reading: Wii U’s Emphasis on Local Multiplayer
Nintendo Land, New Super Mario U, ZombiU, or Rayman Legends don't support online modes
by Andrei Dobra, December 15th, 2012
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Rayman Legends Demo Out Now in Europe, Gets New Trailer
Xbox 720 Is Out in Fall of 2013, Features Deep Skype Integration
Food & Health
Air Pollution Now Linked to 3.2 Million Premature Deaths Yearly
Study says air pollution made it all the way into the top ten global health risks
by Laura Sinpetru, December 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Light Pollution Actually Benefits Some Animals
Air Pollution Ups the Risk of Autism
Columns
hot
Weekend Reading: Forward Unto Dawn and Video Game Movies
A good way of using a solid character to power a new experience
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2012
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Crysis 3 Maxes Out PS3 and Xbox 360, Looks Next Gen on PC
Crimson DLC Now Available for Halo 4 Limited Edition and Season Pass Owners
Cybercriminals Combine Ransomware with Survey Offers to Make a Profit
by Eduard Kovacs, December 15th, 2012
The crooks forgot something very important in this particular case
Virus alerts
Windows software reviews
hot
Tweaking Bundle for Windows 8
EnhanceMy 8 includes optimization tools for Windows 8
by Ionut Ilascu, December 15th, 2012
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Versatile DVD Creator
CoolTweak Is a Simple Solution for Batch Image Resizing and Watermarking
Mobile Apps
PhotoBeamer Arrives on Windows Phone 7.5 Lumia Devices
It enables users to view photos from their devices on larger screens
by Ionut Arghire, December 15th, 2012
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WhatsApp Messenger 2.8.10.0 Arrives on Windows Phone 8
Draw Something for Lumia Phones Gets Updated
iWorld
Download Dropbox 2.0 iOS – An Elegant Update to an Even More Elegant Service
Fresh user interface with subtle gradients, less text, and more photo-centric services
by Filip Truta, December 15th, 2012
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iClouDrive Brings iDisk Back to OS X
Dropbox for iOS Updated with iPhone 5 Support
Games
Star Citizen Can Compete with AAA Titles, Benefits from Crytek Expertise
The new space sim will have investor and crowd based funding
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2012
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Oculus Rift Shipments Delayed to March 2013
Star Citizen Breaks Crowd Funding Records, Defeats Project Eternity
Space
NASA Plans to Replace the Light Bulbs Aboard the ISS with LEDs to Help with Sleep
Sleep deprivation is one of the biggest problems astronauts face
by Lucian Parfeni, December 15th, 2012
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Frankenstorm Seen from Space with Dragon and Soyuz Cameos [Video and Gallery]
NASA’s Next-Gen Orion Spacecraft Flies in 2014, Rides the SLS to the Moon in 2017
Windows 8’s Picture Password Is Totally Hackable
by Bogdan Popa, December 15th, 2012
Microsoft’s new Picture Password feature could be hacked by almost anyone
Windows
Games
Total War: Rome II Has Carthage as Second Faction
Gamers will see the benefits of democracy and mercenaries
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2012
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Weekend Reading: Softpedia Game of the Year 2012
Julia, Cornelia and Junia Are Roman Houses in Next Total War
Open Source Software
hot
Enlightenment E17 Beta LUCKY RUBBER DUCKY Officially Released
This Beta version of the desktop environment brings quite a few changes
by Silviu Stahie, December 15th, 2012
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Suricata 1.4 Released with Major Improvements
DJ Companion Giada Gets a Major Update
Google News
Google Maps iPhone App May Violate European Privacy Laws
The app collects location data by default, users have to opt out
by Lucian Parfeni, December 15th, 2012
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You Can Help Unravel Google's Mysterious Niantic Project
Google Maps Enables Companies to Track Vehicles, Employees Even Without GPS
Oddiverse
9/11 Flight School Owner Arrested for Transporting Cocaine and Heroin
Rudi Dekkers was apprehended during a sting organized by Homeland Security
by Raluca Anghel, December 15th, 2012
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Cannon Used to Fire Drugs over Mexico – U.S. Border
Woman Arrested in Airport with Two Bags of Cocaine in Her Implants
Technology Blog
Foxconn Denies Having Problems with Its Robot Worker Plans
The one million Foxbots will be deployed as planned, by 2014
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2012
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10,000 Foxconn Foxbots Replace Human Workers, Final Goal Is 1 Million
AMD Brazos-Powered Mini PC Released by Foxconn
Justin Bieber in Talks to Get His Own ABC Sitcom
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2012
Star and manager Scooter Braun want to see his story on TV
Music, Film & TV Blog
Oddiverse
Texas Officer Gives Ticket and $100 to Man Who Can’t Pay Registration
A random act of kindness allows a motorist to pay his registration
by Raluca Anghel, December 15th, 2012
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Fake Note from Sandy Hook, Newtown Victim Goes Viral, Angers Users
Homeless Man Going Barefoot Again Has a Family, Is Former Army Man
Music, Film & TV Blog
“Snowfall” Trailer: Where James Bond Meets Christmas
Mock trailer replaces James Bond with a very naughty Santa Claus
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2012
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Listen: 2012 Music Mashup
Oscars 2013: “The Avengers,” “TDKR” Vying for Best Special Effects Nom
Technology Blog
Tablets Sold for Under $150 Only Need Cheaper Components
7-inch slates may become cheaper than even Amazon’s Kindle Fire series
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Ainol NOVO9 FireWire 9.7-Inch Tablet Supports 4K
Wireless Cloud Routers Launched by D-Link
Security Blog
MyBB 1.6.9 Security Release Available for Download
A high-risk SQL Injection has been addressed with this update
by Eduard Kovacs, December 15th, 2012
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PayPal Rewards Researcher with $5,000 for Finding Remote Code Execution Flaw
Stored XSS That Allowed Hackers to Hijack Tumblr Blogs Still Unfixed
Windows
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Microsoft Wants to Kill Windows XP but Updates App to Work on It
Bing Desktop 1.1 now features support for Windows XP
by Bogdan Popa, December 15th, 2012
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Patch Tuesday Update Breaks Down Fonts on Windows 7
Microsoft Security Essentials Is the Number 1 Anti-Virus Worldwide – Study
Indiana Jones Mystery Package Sent to the University of Chicago
by Raluca Anghel, December 15th, 2012
In it lies Abner Ravenwood’s diary, a character featured in Raiders of the Lost Ark
Oddiverse Blog
Security Blog
Suspected University of Georgia Hacker Commits Suicide
The 26-year-old man had served in the National Guard for six years
by Eduard Kovacs, December 15th, 2012
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NASA Hacker Garry McKinnon Is Off the Hook, the UK Will Not Prosecute Him
UK Police Arrest 3 Individuals Suspected of Using Ransomware
Technology Blog
Low-Cost Braven Bluetooth Speakers Released
The company actually launched just one speaker in several colors
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2012
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White Bluetooth Mobile Speaker from Verbatim Enters
NASA Engineer-Founded Audio Company Launches Bluetooth Speaker
Virus alerts
Carberp Banking Trojan Sold for $40,000 (€31,000)
The creators of the notorious malware are determined to increase their income
by Eduard Kovacs, December 15th, 2012
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Crooks Rely on Carberp-in-the-Mobile to Access Bank Accounts of Russian Users
Russian Authorities Arrest Owner of Botnet Made of 4.5 Million Computers
Music, Film & TV Blog
Benedict Cumberbatch Talks “Star Trek Into Darkness” Villain in New Interview
John Harrison is fearsome, cold, calculated, manipulative, a warrior
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2012
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New “Star Trek Into Darkness” Photo Reveals Villain’s Identity
“Star Trek Into Darkness” 9-Minute Prologue Premieres in IMAX – Video
Oddiverse
Stabbing in China: 22 Children Injured in Knife Attack
An elderly woman was stabbed first by the 36-year-old assailant
by Raluca Anghel, December 15th, 2012
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Facebook Blunder: Media Posts the Picture of the Wrong Adam Lanza
Mike Huckabee’s God Issue or Lack of Gun Control to Blame for Newtown?
Microsoft: Windows 8 Is Not Our Response to the iPad
by Filip Truta, December 15th, 2012
Newly-instated chief puts forth some strong arguments, building a good case for Microsoft
Apple
Wireless
Wireless Cloud Routers Launched by D-Link
The company also releases a SharePoint Mobile Companion
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Wi-Fi Signal Extender Launched by D-Link
Create an Outdoor Wireless Network with EnGenius Wi-Fi Bridge
Science Blog
hot
Despair as the Mayan Apocalypse Nears – Top 3 Failed Apocalypse Predictions
With just over 200 failed Apocalypse predictions in history, this one must be accurate
by Laura Sinpetru, December 15th, 2012
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NASA Apocalypse Video Leaks: Told You So!
Urine and Mayonnaise to Survive the Mayan Apocalypse
Oddiverse Blog
Fake Note from Sandy Hook, Newtown Victim Goes Viral, Angers Users
“Ellie” appears to be stuck in the school, and sends a goodbye note to her mother
by Raluca Anghel, December 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Facebook Blunder: Media Posts the Picture of the Wrong Adam Lanza
Mike Huckabee’s God Issue or Lack of Gun Control to Blame for Newtown?
Music, Film & TV Blog
Viral of the Day: Jay-Z’s Sister Trolls News Reporter
Woman becomes viral star after news blooper is posted online
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2012
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Viral of the Day: Yasha Swag, “Pickles”
Viral of the Day: Ross Marquand’s Awesome Impersonations
Oddiverse
Same Gender Army Wife Banned from Spouses Club in Fort Bragg
The club changed their regulation after she applied, citing she has no military spouse ID
by Raluca Anghel, December 15th, 2012
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First Look at Gay Wedding Parties in Washington – Photos
Gay Women Threaten to Marry Your Boyfriends
Jenni Rivera’s Family Disgusted by Leak of Death Scene Footage
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2012
Footage from the crash site emerges online, was probably leaked by Mexican cops
Celebrity News
Technology & Gadgets
Samsung Supplier Accused of Child Labor and Other Offenses
Even after the audit and imposed changes, the problem persists
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2012
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Samsung Moves to Correct Chinese Factory Working Conditions
HP Shareholder Lawsuit Involves Two More Companies
Google News
Google Sync, Calendar Features and Punchd Are All Being Discontinued
Google is killing off even more features and services
by Lucian Parfeni, December 15th, 2012
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Firefox OS Has a Big Chance of Challenging Android and iOS
Google Continues to Shut Down Underperforming Products
Celebrity News
Intruder Arrested at Taylor Swift’s Nashville Home
Man is cuffed after trespassing, says he wanted to be with Taylor on her birthday
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2012
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Taylor Swift Has Met Harry Styles’ Parents
Eminem’s Daughter Rips into Taylor Swift: Stop Sleeping with Every Boy You Meet
Oddiverse
hot
As the Mayan Apocalypse Nears, China, Russia and America Go Crazy
The Chinese buy candles, the Russians stock up on kerosene, and Americans build shelters
by Raluca Anghel, December 15th, 2012
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Texas Man Carves Son with Pentagram, Boy Discharged from Hospital
The Chinese Act Out Because of Doomsday Phobia
Linux Distributions
Secure Distro Qubes 2 Beta 1 Is Available for Testing, Download Now
The developers have managed to squeeze in quite a few new features
by Silviu Stahie, December 15th, 2012
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Linux Embedded Appliance Framework 4.3.2 Fixes Loading Dependencies
Canonical Is Feeding on the Decaying Corpse of Windows XP
Matt Damon Addresses Gay Rumors in New Playboy Interview
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2012
“I never talked about it because I was offended,” actor finally opens up
Celebrity News
Food & Health
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Golden Corral Restaurant Closes Following 167 Reported Cases of Food Poisoning
This budget buffet and steak house voluntarily agreed to no longer serve customers
by Laura Sinpetru, December 15th, 2012
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Flame Retardant Chemical: The Disgusting Ingredient in Gatorade
Malibu Residents Forced to Remove Whale Carcass Themselves
Hacking News
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NASA Hacker Garry McKinnon Is Off the Hook, the UK Will Not Prosecute Him
US decided that it’s not in the interest of justice to bring the evidence to the UK
by Eduard Kovacs, December 15th, 2012
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Garry McKinnon Will Not Be Extradited, UK Home Secretary Says
Garry McKinnon’s Mother Says the Hacker Should Not Be Prosecuted in the UK
Oddiverse Blog
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Facebook Blunder: Media Posts the Picture of the Wrong Adam Lanza
An innocent man has his photo shared 14,000 times on Facebook, is getting hate mail
by Raluca Anghel, December 15th, 2012
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Mike Huckabee’s God Issue or Lack of Gun Control to Blame for Newtown?
Connecticut Gunman Identified: 20-Year-Old Adam Lanza, Dead
Tablets
Ainol NOVO9 FireWire 9.7-Inch Tablet Supports 4K
The display may not support UHD resolution, but the GPU does
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2012
more on this topic
E-Readers Lose Their Momentum like a Wheezing Balloon
B&N Announces Holiday Promotion for Nook HD and HD+ Tablets
iPhone
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Apple Explains Why China Didn’t Queue Up for the iPhone 5 Launch
Cupertino is preventing riots and scalping with new rules set in place for the country
by Filip Truta, December 15th, 2012
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Download the Best Apps of 2012 – Mac App Store
Download the Best Apps of 2012 – iPhone and iPad
Hotmail Accounts Can Be Hijacked by Stealing Authentication Cookies – Video
by Eduard Kovacs, December 15th, 2012
Microsoft claims that they’re aware of this problem
Security Blog
Oddiverse Blog
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Mike Huckabee’s God Issue or Lack of Gun Control to Blame for Newtown?
Huckabee and Costas’ arguments for religion and gun control are weighed
by Raluca Anghel, December 15th, 2012
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After Sparking Gun-Control Debates, Bob Costas Is Not Backing Down
Ted Nugent Takes to Twitter to React to Bob Costas' Gun Control Speech
Technology & Gadgets
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Working for Samsung Can Cause Cancer, Employee Death Proves
Long-term scrutiny seems to have made no difference in the end
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2012
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Samsung Will Be Ready for 28nm Chip Production in 2013
Intel Xeon Phi Coprocessors for Supercomputers Now Shipping
Celebrity News
Amanda Bynes Reaches Settlement in Both Hit and Run Cases
Star reaches “civil agreement,” all charges are dropped
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2012
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Amanda Bynes Sues Mag for Saying She’s “Troubled”
Amanda Bynes Says She’s Doing “Amazing”
Science Blog
Doctors Pluck Feather from Baby’s Neck, No One Knows How It Got There
7-month-old baby puzzles doctors in Kansas after feather comes out of her neck
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2012
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Extended Aromatherapy May Affect the Heart, Scientists Warn
Cancer Cells Can Be Killed by Blood-Dwelling Jellyfish
Games
Rage: The Scorchers DLC Confirmed, Out on December 18
New areas, missions, and the possibility of playing after the game’s ending are included
by Andrei Dobra, December 15th, 2012
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Dishonored Dev Unsure About Sequel
No RAGE Mistakes for Doom 4 Marketing, Says id Software
Huckabee: Newtown School Shooting Happened Because “We Removed God from Schools”
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2012
Gun control won’t curb crime, only God can do that
Music, Film & TV Blog
Oddiverse
3 New Petitions Ask for Gun Control After Elementary School Shooting
New tragedy re-ignites the debate on the need to have stricter gun control
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2012
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Illinois Senator Arrested in Airport on Gun Charges
After Sparking Gun-Control Debates, Bob Costas Is Not Backing Down
Music, Film & TV Blog
President Obama’s Speech on Connecticut School Shooting: Our Hearts Are Broken
“We have to take meaningful action to prevent further tragedies like this”
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2012
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Kid Rock to Obama: “No Hard Feelings”
Photo of the Day: President Obama Celebrates Rosa Parks Anniversary with Photo of Himself
Game reviews
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ZombiU Review (Wii U)
Is the zombie shooter capable of showing off the Wii U's power?
by Andrei Dobra, December 15th, 2012
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Far Cry 3 Review (PC)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Review (PC)
Oddiverse
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Connecticut Gunman Identified: 20-Year-Old Adam Lanza, Dead
24-year-old brother of the suspect is now being questioned by the police
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2012
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Connecticut Elementary School Shooting: 27 Dead, Children, One Gunman
Roommate Killed in Shooting over Pork Chop in Florida
Mobile Apps
Vodafone Brings Opera Mini to Mobile Phone Users in Ghana
A co-branded flavor of the browser is being offered to users
by Ionut Arghire, December 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Opera Mini Data Plan Launched in Vietnam
Android 4.1 and 4.2 Now Loaded on 6.7% of Active Android Devices
How to Secure Your Facebook with Two-Step Authentication
Guide
by Lucian Parfeni, December 15th, 2012
Learn how to use the code generator in the mobile app to stay safe
Internet Life
Games
BioShock Infinite Tackles Racism, Uses American History Sparingly
The team wants players to reflect on the main questions
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2012
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BioShock Infinite Has Clear Ending, No Story DLC
Ken Levine Is Not Afraid of Topics like Racism and Religion in BioShock Infinite
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