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About 117 articles found for 16 March 2012:

 

EA Is Considering Subscription Models for Its Games

The company is definitely interested in the success of Call of Duty Elite
by Andrei Dobra, March 16th, 2012
 

Earth May Reveal Why Iapetus Is So Weird

The Saturnine moon has an extremely unusual appearance
by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
Metal Gear Solid Celebrates 25 Years of History with Smithsonian Art Exhibition

Metal Gear Solid Celebrates 25 Years of History with Smithsonian Art Exhibition

by Andrei Dumitrescu, March 16th, 2012
Gamers will be able to take a look at how the series evolved
 

How the First Continents Formed

New theories shed doubt on established scientific knowledge
by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
 

New Samsung Galaxy S III Concept Phone Emerges

The handset features an edge-to-edge screen and a quad-core CPU
by Ionut Arghire, March 16th, 2012
 

Apple Rejects iRobot-Looking Siri Clone (Video)

Cupertino specifically states that “the app is too similar to Siri”
by Filip Truta, March 16th, 2012
BioWare Wants to Talk About Mass Effect 3’s Ending Soon

BioWare Wants to Talk About Mass Effect 3’s Ending Soon

by Andrei Dobra, March 16th, 2012
The studio is close to making some actual statements about the controversial ending
 

Miss Piggy Admits She's Addicted to Botox

The Muppets star talks to Anderson Cooper about how she's 99% Botox
by Elena Gorgan, March 16th, 2012
 

Ashley Judd's Face Is Puffy Because of Sinus Infection

Publicist denies reports that she's had work done, says they're insulting
by Elena Gorgan, March 16th, 2012
 

Long Space Missions Damage Astronaut Health

The finding could have serious implications for future space exploration
by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
How to Avoid Temptations

How to Avoid Temptations

by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
Relaxing contributes significantly to making things easier
 

SpaceX Dragon Capsule to Launch to the ISS on April 30

The spacecraft is the first commercial capsule to attempt this
by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
 

Simple Solution for Reading Comic Books

Here's a tool to read digital comic books on your Mac
by Alexandru Tanase, March 16th, 2012
Can’t Afford the New iPad? No Problem

Can’t Afford the New iPad? No Problem

by Filip Truta, March 16th, 2012
Get the Poor Man’s iPad, it’s almost just as great
 

T-Mobile Kills Sidekick 4G, Lets the Sidekick Name Live

The carrier officially confirmed plans on the matter
by Ionut Arghire, March 16th, 2012
 

George Clooney Arrested

Actor is cuffed after protest in front of Sudanese embassy in Washington
by Elena Gorgan, March 16th, 2012
 

Satechi USB Strip Handles up to 12 Devices at Once

It both powers the items and lets them communicate with a computer
by Sebastian Pop, March 16th, 2012
Viral of the Day: The Mind-Controlled Dress

Viral of the Day: The Mind-Controlled Dress

by Elena Gorgan, March 16th, 2012
Designer Nange Magro blends fashion with technology in daring project
 

Pioneer Launches RMX-1000 Remix Station for Aspiring DJs

It comes with a special editing software and includes four remixing functions
by Sebastian Pop, March 16th, 2012
 

Enhanced Edition for Both Baldur’s Gate Titles Has New Content

Some of the original game developers are also involved with the updated editions
by Andrei Dumitrescu, March 16th, 2012
Intel Invests in Eye-Tracking Tech Maker Tobii

Intel Invests in Eye-Tracking Tech Maker Tobii

by Sebastian Pop, March 16th, 2012
In the process, the former gains a stake of 10% in the latter
 

Download Infinity Blade II with Retina Visuals

Version 1.0.3 also adds new language support, says Chair
by Filip Truta, March 16th, 2012
 

Plants on Other Worlds May Use Multiple Types of Light

They could therefore produce oxygen regardless of wavelengths
by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
 

Massive Star Cluster at the Core of the Milky Way

Messier 9 was recently imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope
by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
MicroATX AIO Myriad PC Case Has Built-in RAID

MicroATX AIO Myriad PC Case Has Built-in RAID

by Sebastian Pop, March 16th, 2012
The tray mounting mechanism may be somewhat awkward to use though
 

University of Tampa Exposes 30,000 Individuals, Server Error Blamed

Three files were publicly available for a period of 8 months
by Eduard Kovacs, March 16th, 2012
 

$40 / 30.59 Euro Aakash 2 Tablet Shows Off Better Performance

The battery life may not be stellar, but the quality gripes should be mostly appeased
by Sebastian Pop, March 16th, 2012
Why Our Minds Wander at Times

Why Our Minds Wander at Times

by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
The working memory apparently has a hand in this
 

AT&T and Verizon Start Selling Apple’s New iPad

They offer it with LTE and WiFi connectivity, in three different flavors
by Ionut Arghire, March 16th, 2012
 

United Albanian Hackers Deface Serbian Election Site

The operation to sabotage the elections is called "Eagles in Action"
by Eduard Kovacs, March 16th, 2012
The "Browser You Loved to Hate” Campaign for Internet Explorer 9 (IE9)

The "Browser You Loved to Hate” Campaign for Internet Explorer 9 (IE9)

by Ionut Arghire, March 16th, 2012
With IE9, Microsoft has changed the perspective on its app
 

Sleep Disorders Boost Parkinson's Risks

Especially if the conditions affect REM sleep, experts add
by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
 

Samsung NX20 Camera Spotted

It is just a pre-production model though, with no release date in sight
by Sebastian Pop, March 16th, 2012
“The Assault” Gets US Trailer Ahead of Release

“The Assault” Gets US Trailer Ahead of Release

by Elena Gorgan, March 16th, 2012
French film documents hijacking meant to destroy Paris
 

Cooler Master Eisberg Cooler Series Inbound

There will be two of them initially, but more may come afterwards
by Sebastian Pop, March 16th, 2012
 

Windows RDP Vulnerability Exploit Code Confirmed

For now it causes operating systems to crash, but an improved variant may be out soon
by Eduard Kovacs, March 16th, 2012
 

Elder Scrolls MMO Announcement Coming Soon, Report Says

An online game set in the Elder Scrolls universe will be revealed in May, apparently
by Andrei Dobra, March 16th, 2012
 

Fans Campaign for “John Carter” Sequel

The film is yet to prove itself at the box office, but fans already want more
by Elena Gorgan, March 16th, 2012
iPad 3 Jailbreak Progress: "Three Angles"

iPad 3 Jailbreak Progress: "Three Angles"

by Filip Truta, March 16th, 2012
Dev Team says there are multiple approaches to the iPad 3 jailbreak
 

Human Brain Genetically Linked to the Worm Brain

We apparently share a rich common history with numerous species
by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
 

PC Version of Call of Duty: Elite Is Still in Development

The developers still lack a clear launch window for the service
by Andrei Dumitrescu, March 16th, 2012
Thunderbolt to Become Standard in 2013

Thunderbolt to Become Standard in 2013

by Sebastian Pop, March 16th, 2012
PC manufacturers think so at least, we do not so much
 

Apple's New iPad Is Not Very Recyclable

President of SIMS Recycling Solutions says the battery is to blame
by Filip Truta, March 16th, 2012
 

RapidShare Ordered to Monitor All Uploads and Filter Content

A German court ruled that RapidShare has to prevent infringing files from being uploaded
by Lucian Parfeni, March 16th, 2012
 

New Type of Exotic Electrons Created

This research could lead to the development of advanced materials
by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
First Trailer for “Dark Shadows”: Meet Vampire Johnny Depp

First Trailer for “Dark Shadows”: Meet Vampire Johnny Depp

by Elena Gorgan, March 16th, 2012
Tim Burton's upcoming film finally gets an official trailer
 

Skyfire iPad Web Browser Adds HotSwap Feature

Lets the whole family enjoy a personal, custom-configured experience
by Filip Truta, March 16th, 2012
Kate Hudson Battles Cancer in Trailer for “A Little Bit of Heaven”

Kate Hudson Battles Cancer in Trailer for “A Little Bit of Heaven”

by Elena Gorgan, March 16th, 2012
Gael Garcie Bernal plays her love interest, is adorable
 

Graphene Supercapacitors to Innovate Portable Electronics

New types of power sources could drastically improve operation times
by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
 

MSI R7970 Lightning Graphics Card Breaks Boundaries

This might just be the best high-end AMD video board yet
by Sebastian Pop, March 16th, 2012
FBI Asks Google to Provide Data Stored on Locked Android Phone

FBI Asks Google to Provide Data Stored on Locked Android Phone

by Eduard Kovacs, March 16th, 2012
Google says that it complies will all valid legal processes
 

Girl Is Addicted to Eating Bath Sponges, Soap

Nicole Bonner suffers from pica, can't help herself from nibbling on toxic things
by Elena Gorgan, March 16th, 2012
 

DARPA Wants Swarms of Disposable Satellites for the Military

These assets would provide on-demand images of the battlefield
by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
 

Rugged Sony Camera Can Be Operated Underwater

Bloggie Sport is protected from more or less anything except severe physical trauma
by Sebastian Pop, March 16th, 2012
Android 4.0 ICS for Samsung GALAXY Note Postponed for Q2 2012

Android 4.0 ICS for Samsung GALAXY Note Postponed for Q2 2012

by Cosmin Vasile, March 16th, 2012
The update was initially slated for the first quarter of the year
 

Jupiter Is Both Earth's Friend and Foe

The planet dictates our chances of being hit by comets
by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
 

Teardown Reveals Full iPad 3 Specs

iFixit pops open Apple’s new iPad, offers a close look at key parts
by Filip Truta, March 16th, 2012
 

Sony Xperia acro HD Arrives in Japan at NTT DoCoMo

The Android-based device still sports the Sony Ericsson logo
by Ionut Arghire, March 16th, 2012
 

Sandra Bullock Is Adopting Another Child

Oscar-winning actress has already completed the paperwork, says new report
by Elena Gorgan, March 16th, 2012
TRENDnet Reveals 4-Port 500Mbps Powerline AV Adapter

TRENDnet Reveals 4-Port 500Mbps Powerline AV Adapter

by Sebastian Pop, March 16th, 2012
Sets up a high-speed network via a building's power grid
 

Apple’s Latest Gadgets Launch Today at 8:00 AM

Two fresh Apple products go on sale this morning Internationally
by Filip Truta, March 16th, 2012
Hacker Jailbreaks iOS 5.1 on the A5-Based iPad 2
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Hacker Jailbreaks iOS 5.1 on the A5-Based iPad 2

The new iPad is up next, says Stefan Esser, hacker extraordinaire
by Filip Truta, March 16th, 2012
Kingston's DRAM Shipments Grow 20% in 2011

Kingston's DRAM Shipments Grow 20% in 2011

by Sebastian Pop, March 16th, 2012
Even though the market as a whole suffered, the company managed it
 

Class Choices Crucial for Future Star Wars: The Old Republic Content

Players can try to stay neutral or embrace both sides of the Force
by Adrian Arsene, March 16th, 2012
 

Gravitational Lensing Enables Quasar Measurements

Astronomers find way of measuring the mass of galaxies hosting quasars
by Tudor Vieru, March 16th, 2012
SourceForge Closes Anonymous-OS Live CD Project

SourceForge Closes Anonymous-OS Live CD Project

by Marius Nestor, March 16th, 2012
The fake Anonymous-OS Live CD based on Ubuntu gets rejected from SourceForge