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Mobile World
AOC Launches Two Affordable Jelly Bean Tablets in India
They will go on sale for $145/€110 and $240/€185, respectively
by Cosmin Vasile, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Nokia Lumia 720 Up for Pre-Order in India via Infibeam
Samsung GALAXY S 4 Possibly Launching in India April 27 for $735/€560
Security
Number of Targeted Attacks Increased in 2012 by 42%, Symantec Finds
Internet Security Threat Report, Volume 18 has been released
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
NQ Mobile Study: Mobile Malware Recorded a 163% Growth in 2012
Supply Chains Create Hard to Identify Security Risks, ISF Study Finds
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: Keystone XL Amounts to All Risk and No Reward, Ad Says
Oil spills are inevitable, the “All Risk, No Reward” Coalition maintains
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: The Biblical Flood Proves Climate Change Is Not Man-Made, Republican Says
Robert Redford Blogs About the Arkansas Oil Spill
Security Blog
Spamhaus Warns Users of Ransomware That Leverages the Organization’s Name
Cybercriminals demand the payment of a fine via MoneyPak
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
German Users Targeted by Ransomware That Displays Offensive Pictures of Children
US-CERT Warns About DHS-Themed Ransomware
Behavior/Humans
Princeton Researchers Explain Why People Make Bad Decisions
Poor decisions might have nothing to do with the brain's decision-making process
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Live Music Now Said to Benefit Premature Babies
Those Who Cook Healthy Meals Are Less Likely to Exercise, Study Finds
Watch: Puppy Is Desperate to Play with a Monkey
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
Unfortunately for the pooch, the monkey is too preoccupied with eating its banana
Green/Eco Blog
Security Blog
NSA: Utah Datacenter Will Not Be Used for Illegally Spying on US Citizens
Reuters
The agency says the center will operate in accordance with US laws
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Anonymous Plans New Anti-Surveillance Protests on February 23 – Video
FBI: Real-Time Online Chat Snooping by 2014
Beauty
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Casey Legler Says It’s Easier to Model as a Man than as a Woman – Video
First female to model menswear talks celebrating excellence with CNN
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: David Bowie’s Gender Bending Video for “The Stars (Are Out Tonight)”
“I Won the Genetic Lottery,” Says Victoria’s Secret Model Cameron Russell
Mobile World
BLU Vivo 4.3 Receives Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update, New Colors Available
The smartphone was launched with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich onboard
by Cosmin Vasile, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
BLU Launches VIVO 4.3, World’s First Dual-SIM Phone with Super AMOLED Plus Display
Dual-SIM Blu Dash 3.5 Android Phone Goes on Sale in the US for $99.99 USD (75 Euro)
Security Blog
Bogus UBS AG Notifications Targeted at French Users Lead to Malicious Sites
MX Lab experts have analyzed another campaign aimed at users from France
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
French Users Warned About “Information Request” eBay Phishing Scam
Italian Users Warned About Postepay Phishing Scams
Rumours about mobile phones
Galaxy Ace 3 Emerges in Benchmarks, Specs Confirmed
This is a mid-range device running under Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
by Ionut Arghire, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Samsung GALAXY S4 Now on Pre-Order at Virgin Mobile in Canada
Intex Aqua Active Emerges Online Too
Ian Ziering Joins Chippendales, Says It’s “a Dream Come True”
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
“Beverly Hills 90210” star will be on stage in Vegas for 4 full weeks
Celebrity News
Oddiverse Blog
30 Skiers Do a Backflip at the Same Time in Canada – Video
Skiers put on a show in Mont Saint Sauveur, Quebec
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Pistorius Partying: Athlete Denies Rumors About Drinking Heavily, Flirting
NRA 500 Suicide: Man Shoots Self at NRA Sponsored NASCAR Race
Technology Blog
Gigabyte Might Beat Number 1 Motherboard Maker ASUS
ASUS has led in terms of shipments for a long time, but it might lose now
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
ASRock Launches Two New BIOS Sets for Their AMD Motherboards
Details on AMD Kabini APUs Are Sparse, but They Are There
Operators
Videotron Opens Galaxy S4 Reservations
The smartphone is available for pre-order both on and off-contract
by Ionut Arghire, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Intex Aqua Active Emerges Online Too
HTC Sees Improvements in HTC One Component Supply
Music, Film & TV Blog
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Patton Oswald’s Tweet, Facebook Post on Boston Explosions Go Viral
Humanity is not “inherently evil,” comedian says in touching open letter
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Joey McIntyre Completed the Boston Marathon 5 Minutes Before the Explosions
President Obama Addresses the Boston Marathon Bombings – Video
Windows
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The Return of the Start Button: Microsoft Switches to Plan B for Windows 8
The company seems to be fully prepared to bring back the Start button in Windows
by Bogdan Popa, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Almost Confirmed: Windows 8.1 to Let Users Skip the Start Screen
Microsoft to Bring Back the Start Button in Windows 8.1 – Rumor
Brad Pitt Explains “World War Z” at CinemaCon 2013
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
“I just wanted to do a film my boys could see before they turned 18”
Music, Film & TV Blog
Technology Blog
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High-End Samsung Roma Tablet Specifications Exposed
It will be like the Google Nexus, only with 3G and 4G support
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
New Kobo E-Reader Revealed, Aura HD Limited Edition
Google Reveals Glass Specs: 5 MP Camera, 16 GB Storage and SMS/GPS
Music, Film & TV Blog
Beyonce Sets Tongues Wagging with “Topless” Outfit in Concert – Photo
Bey has kicked off the Mrs. Carter World Tour and fans are nothing short of psyched
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Rihanna Cancels Houston Show Due to Illness
Justin Bieber Thinks Anne Frank Would Have Been a Belieber, Offends
Green
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Boat Smashes into Coral Reef, Also Carries 22,000 Pounds of Pangolin Meat
The Chinese crew now find themselves in police custody
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Prince Edward Islands Now Listed as Marine Protected Area
Less than 100 Sumatran Rhinos Believed to Be Alive in the World Today
iWorld
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iOS Version of Facebook Home to Arrive with Limitations [WSJ]
Basically, it’s just an update to the existing Facebook app
by Filip Truta, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Apple Hiring Staff to Improve iMessage
Apple Could Be Working on Its Own AppGratis
Music, Film & TV Blog
First Look at “Dexter” Season 8 – Video
Teaser hints at more trouble between Deb and Dexter in the final season
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: “Dexter” Gets Chilling Teaser for Season 8
“Dexter” Ends with Season 8: It’s Official Now
HMRC Accused of Unlawfully Refusing to Release Info on Spy Technology Exports
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
Privacy International has filed an application for judicial review as a last resort
Spyware Threats
Oddiverse Blog
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Boston: 8-Year-Old Victim of Marathon Explosions Identified, Was Waiting for Dad
Martin Richard's family has been struck by tragedy
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Boston Marathon Explosions: FBI Search Apartment for “Person of Interest”
Westboro Baptist Tweets on Boston Marathon Bombings, Announces Picket
Technology Blog
Dell Avoids Hostile Takeover, Barely
The can of worms has been opened but might not destroy everything after all
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Latitude 3330 School Laptop Released by Dell
Dell Not Willing to Give Up on Windows RT Just Yet [IDG]
Technology Blog
SSD with Thunderbolt Connector Released by Akitio
As amazing as it sounds, the transfer speed is of 464 MB/s
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Diamond D20, Silicon Power's New Portable HDD
Pre-Orders Live for ASUS Transformer Book Convertible Laptop
Mobile World
Microsoft Is Happy with Nokia, Doesn’t Need a Surface Phone
A Microsoft-branded smartphone might not arrive soon
by Ionut Arghire, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Specs of Nokia’s 41MP EOS Flagship Handset Emerge
Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 Now Available in Germany
Oddiverse Blog
Boston Marathon Explosions: FBI Search Apartment for “Person of Interest”
The Fire Department in Revere has posted the address where the search has been conducted
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
JFK Library Report: Third Boston Explosion Turns Out to Be Mechanical Fire
Boston Marathon Injury Count Rises to 141
AMD Named a Top Corporate Citizen by Corporate Responsibility Magazine
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
The CPU, APU and GPU maker got rank 19 on the top 100 list
Technology Blog
Security Blog
NPR Websites, Twitter Accounts Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army
Another media organization targeted by the infamous hacker group
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
BBC Weather Twitter Account Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army
Website and Twitter Accounts of Human Rights Watch Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army
Mobile World
Samsung GALAXY S4 Now on Pre-Order at US Cellular
The handset will start shipping to users in four weeks
by Ionut Arghire, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Samsung GALAXY S4 Now on Pre-Order at Virgin Mobile in Canada
HTC Sees Improvements in HTC One Component Supply
Fashion
Galliano Dress Ban Causes Uproar in Israel [AP]
Singer Moran Mazor told the press she’d be wearing Galliano at Eurovision
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Kris Humphries Sued by Luxury Clothes Retailer
Beyonce Sizzles in New H&M Ad – Photo
Oddiverse Blog
Westboro Baptist Tweets on Boston Marathon Bombings, Announces Picket
Westboro to protest at funerals after explosions at Boston Marathon take three lives
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
JFK Library Report: Third Boston Explosion Turns Out to Be Mechanical Fire
Boston Marathon Injury Count Rises to 141
Technology Blog
Intel Designs Special Haswell CPUs with Larger Graphics Cores
For computers with no room for discrete graphics processing units
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Pentium 2127U, Intel's Haswell CPU for Entry-Level Laptops
Intel Broadwell CPU Details Start to Emerge, Will Follow Haswell
Apple Could Be Working on Its Own AppGratis
by Filip Truta, April 16th, 2013
Job listing mentions “web-based content management applications”
Apple
Technology Blog
Latitude 3330 School Laptop Released by Dell
It will ship later this month for less than what netbooks used to
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Dell Latitude 10 Essentials, Now for Law Enforcement and Banks
Dell Intros Wireless Dock for Ultrabooks like Latitude 6430u
Security Blog
Bangladeshi Hackers Protest Against Sri Lanka Government by Defacing 3 of Its Sites
The hackers are accusing Sri Lanka of disrespecting Islam
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Anonymous Hacks More North Korean News Websites
Google Kenya Defaced by Bangladeshi Hacker
Game reviews
hot
Injustice: Gods Among Us Review (PS3)
Is this DC Comics-themed fighting game a winner or a loser?
by Andrei Dobra, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Guacamelee Review (PS3)
God of War: Ascension Review (PS3)
Green
Elephant Abuse Video Leads to Top Circus Being Charged with Animal Cruelty
The video was the proof that the SPCA needed to file charges against the circus
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Men Wrestle Deer, Make It Wear a T-Shirt
GoT Star Peter Dinklage Takes Stand Against Cosmetic Animal Testing in the US
Mobile World
HTC One Confirmed to Arrive at T-Mobile on April 24
The smartphone will be available for $100/€75 down payment
by Cosmin Vasile, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
HTC One Full Specs Rundown: 4.7’’ Screen, 4MP BSI Camera, Snapdragon 600
HTC One Arriving in Canada at TELUS, Bell, Rogers, and Virgin Mobile
Man Uses Custom Made Cake to Resign from His Job
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
Chris Holmes a.k.a. Mr. Cake also leaves contact info, promoting his new business
Oddiverse Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
Faith Hill Is Done with Sunday Night Football Song on NBC
As of this fall, Faith won’t be singing “Waiting All Day for Sunday Night” anymore
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Psy’s “Gentleman” Video Already Has 53 Million Views on YouTube
Photo of the Day: Axl Rose Shows Off New Bob Haircut
Oddiverse Blog
JFK Library Report: Third Boston Explosion Turns Out to Be Mechanical Fire
The staff of the library has been safely evacuated
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Boston Marathon Injury Count Rises to 141
Eyewitness Accounts in the Boston Marathon Explosions Paint a Gruesome Picture
Technology Blog
Single-Fan Sapphire Radeon HD 7790 2 GB OC Graphics Card Launched
It has both the GPU and memory factory overclocked
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
GeForce GTX Titan LE, NVIDIA's Newest Project
Factory-Overclocked HD 7790 OC V2 Graphics Card Prepared by PowerColor
Music, Film & TV Blog
Zendaya Coleman Lands First 10s of the Season on DWTS – Video
Zendaya and Val dance the Argentine Tango, put on breathtaking performance
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
DWTS Eliminations Week 4: Lisa Vanderpump Is Out
Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman Places First on DWTS with Contemporary Dance – Video
Science
Earthquake Strikes Iran, Death Toll Feared to Amount to Hundreds
The shake hit the country just days after one other 6.3 magnitude quake
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Iran, Neighboring Countries Feel the Shake
Major Earthquake Strikes Close to Nuclear Plant in Iran
Pentium 2127U, Intel's Haswell CPU for Entry-Level Laptops
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
Like the Celeron processors, it was found in the specs of notebooks
Technology Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
Amanda Bynes Posts Odd Video of Herself, Fans Are Worried
Twitter-loving star uploads video of herself “getting ready” for a night out on the town
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Amanda Bynes Is Not Speaking to Her Parents Anymore
Amanda Bynes Will Sue Everybody
Motherboards
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Intel Broadwell CPU Details Start to Emerge, Will Follow Haswell
They will be paired with motherboards based on Z97 and H97 chipsets
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
ASUS Expects to Ship 8 Million Google Nexus 7 Tablets This Year
Details on AMD Kabini APUs Are Sparse, but They Are There
Science Blog
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7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Iran, Neighboring Countries Feel the Shake
The quake's center was pinned down at a distance of 83 km (52 mi) from the city of Khash
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Major Earthquake Strikes Close to Nuclear Plant in Iran
Earthquakes Can Turn Water to Gold, Study Says
PC Games
DDoS Attacks Force Dota 2 Chinese eSports League G-1 to Suspend Matches
Hackers apparently target matches after placing bets on them
by Andrei Dobra, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
League of Legends Is More Popular than DOTA 2, Says Riot Games
Analyst: DOTA 2 Overtakes League of Legends as Most Played PC Game
Oddiverse Blog
Boston Marathon Injury Count Rises to 141
A doctor running in the race is added to the injured victims' toll
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Eyewitness Accounts in the Boston Marathon Explosions Paint a Gruesome Picture
78-Year-Old Boston Runner Featured in Viral Photo Gets Up, Finishes Race
NVIDIA GeForce 7 Graphics Card to Debut by June
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
It will be either the GeForce GTX Titan LE or the GTX 780
Technology Blog
Oddiverse
Eyewitness Accounts in the Boston Marathon Explosions Paint a Gruesome Picture
The scene is described as one reminiscent of a war zone
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
78-Year-Old Boston Runner Featured in Viral Photo Gets Up, Finishes Race
Boston Marathon Explosions Caught on Video
Hacking News
UK Man Admits Launching Cyberattacks on Police and University Websites
He has pleaded guilty to nine hacking-related charges
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
EFF Joins AT&T Hacker’s Legal Team for Appeal
Two California Men Accused of Hacking into Subway POS Devices
Mobile World
Nokia Lumia 720 Up for Pre-Order in India via Infibeam
The smartphone is available for Rs 18,999 ($350/€265)
by Cosmin Vasile, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Nokia Lumia 720 Expected in India in Early March
Nokia Lumia 720 Now Up for Pre-Order in India for $350/€265
Mobile World
Samsung GALAXY S4 Now on Pre-Order at Virgin Mobile in Canada
It will start shipping to those who reserve it on April 27
by Ionut Arghire, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
TELUS Has Galaxy S4 on Pre-Order, Will Ship It Starting April 26
Samsung to Improve Galaxy Note III’s Build Quality with New Design
Mobile World
Samsung GALAXY S 4 Possibly Launching in India April 27 for $735/€560
The smartphone will be available in White Frost and Black Mist
by Cosmin Vasile, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Samsung GALAXY S 4 Up for Pre-Order in the US from April 16
Samsung GALAXY S 4 Now Up for Pre-Order at Rogers, In-Store Availability from May 3
Billy Joel Hires Bodyguard for Daughter Alexa Ray After Stalker’s Arrest – Video
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
Woman sent singer such horrible messages she was afraid to leave her apartment
Music, Film & TV Blog
Celebrity News
Lauryn Hill Says Threats to Herself and Family Stopped Her from Paying Taxes
Singer files new documents after pleading guilty to tax evasion
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Charlie Sheen on Lindsay Lohan: I Can Save Her, Be Her Mentor
Ja Rule Released from Prison for Gun Charges, in Custody for Tax Evasion
Virus alerts
90% of Pirated Games and Game Hacks Hide Malware, AVG Says
World of Warcraft, Runescape and Minecraft are just some of the targeted games
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Cybercriminals Might Be Distributing Malware via Game of Thrones Torrents
Uracto Malware Hidden in at Least 10 Android Apps, Symantec Finds
Windows
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Windows 8.1 Is “Highly Unlikely” to Kill the Desktop, Microsoft Exec “Believes”
Company exec says that Windows 8.1 has all the chances in the world to keep the desktop
by Bogdan Popa, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Windows 8 Projected to Take Off Together with Touch Notebooks
Windows 8.1 to Feature Download Progress Bars on the Start Screen – Video
Daily gadget
New Kobo E-Reader Revealed, Aura HD Limited Edition
It is a 6.8-inch device with a price of $170 / 130-170 Euro
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Kobo's E-Readers Finally Selling Through Its Own Website
Dual-Display ASUS Taichi 31 13.3-Inch Ultrabook Selling Now
Oddiverse Blog
Photo of Snake Baked in Loaf of Mrs. Baird's Bread Goes Viral
A Redditor posts a photo of a black foreign object appearing melted inside the bread
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Dubai: World’s Tallest Building Squeaks During a Storm
Target Pulls “Orina” Sandals, Removes Brand Name from Stores
Ozzy Osbourne Denies Split Rumors on Facebook
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
“Sharon and I are not divorcing,” rocker writes, admitting to drug and alcohol relapse
Celebrity News
Behavior/Humans
The Beckhams Have Changed Their Accents to Appear “Posher,” Study Says
Linguistics students find that David and Victoria no longer speak as they used to
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Live Music Now Said to Benefit Premature Babies
Those Who Cook Healthy Meals Are Less Likely to Exercise, Study Finds
Security Blog
Oracle to Patch 42 Vulnerabilities with April Java SE CPU
Java 7 Update 21 will introduce some additional security measures
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Vulnerability Affecting Java 7 Update 15 and Earlier Versions Identified
Oracle Fixes Zero-Day Affecting Java 7 u15 and Java 6 u41
Hacking News
Cybercriminals Steal 2.4 Million Credit Cards from Schnucks Supermarket Chain
The attackers used a piece of malware to steal credit card numbers and expiration dates
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Hackers Claim to Have Gained Access to Linode Customer Passwords, Credit Cards
Supply Chains Create Hard to Identify Security Risks, ISF Study Finds
Games
Splinter Cell: Blacklist Stealth Is Reflected by Environment and Choice
Players need to be able to survey the level and formulate a plan
by Andrei Dobra, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Splinter Cell: Blacklist Might Include User-Created Content
Splinter Cell: Blacklist Delivers Best Stealth on Current Consoles, Says Developer
Music, Film & TV Blog
Dennis Rodman Is an FBI Informant in North Korea
Star explains the purpose behind his friendship with Kim Jong Un
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Dennis Rodman Returns to North Korea in August
Dennis Rodman Fired on The Apprentice for Spelling Mistake – Video
Two New Harmony Universal Remote Controls Released by Logitech
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
Harmony Ultimate and Harmony Smart Control bundle debut
Daily gadget
Health
hot
H7N9 Bird Flu Virus Is Spreading Across China
“I think we need to be very, very concerned” specialist Jeremy Farrar says
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
One Daily Cup of Beetroot Juice Can Lower Blood Pressure
Long Commutes Impact on One's Health, Study Says
Oddiverse Blog
Baggy Pants Illegal in Louisiana Town Prompting 14th Amendment Debate
Wearing your pants low was first imposed in the prison system, where belts were off-limits
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Store Bans Transgender for Using the Women's Restroom
Trooper Fired over Failing to Issue Lawmaker a Speeding Ticket
Music, Film & TV Blog
Soap Opera Icon Jeanne Cooper Hospitalized, in Critical Condition
Katherine Chancellor of “The Young and the Restless” is struggling
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
JWoww Lands Role on “One Life to Live”
“Days of Our Lives” Renewed Through September 2014
Celebrity News
Garth Brooks Sued by Former Longtime Partner
He’s a fraud and a cheat, a megalomaniac who sabotaged his own career
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Kris Humphries Sued by Luxury Clothes Retailer
Amanda Bynes Will Sue Everybody
Laptops
70% Touchscreen Notebook Shipment Growth Expected in 2Q13
After that, we may even be treated to a general price reduction
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Dual-Display ASUS Taichi 31 13.3-Inch Ultrabook Selling Now
Series 9 Premium Ultrabook Unveiled by Samsung, Finally Selling
Pistorius Partying: Athlete Denies Rumors About Drinking Heavily, Flirting
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
Pistorius was spotted on a night out with friends in Johannesburg
Oddiverse
Hacking News
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Hackers Claim to Have Gained Access to Linode Customer Passwords, Credit Cards
The company is downplaying the seriousness of the incident
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Web Hosting Company Linode Hacked, Seclist.org Impacted
Anonymous Hacks More North Korean News Websites
Health
Science Explains Why One Sip of Beer Is Almost Never Enough
The taste of beer triggers the release of dopamine in the brain, researchers find
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
One Daily Cup of Beetroot Juice Can Lower Blood Pressure
Long Commutes Impact on One's Health, Study Says
Technology & Gadgets
Kodak Sells Yet Another Business Arm: Scanners
The tale of heartbreaking collapse continues on and on, even now
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Kodak Posts $1.38 Billion Loss for 2012
Canon Updates Firmware for 6D DSLR Camera
Security Blog
Four Vulnerabilities Fixed by Google in Chrome OS 26
Three of the issues have been identified by Ralf-Philipp Weinmann
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Microsoft Fixes DOM XSS Vulnerability on Skype.com
11 Security Holes Addressed by Google in Chrome 26
Oddiverse
Store Bans Transgender for Using the Women's Restroom
25-year-old Ally Robledo claims she is being discriminated against
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Mystery Man on Roof Spotted in Photo of Boston Marathon Explosions
Boston Marathon Explosions Caught on Video
Rihanna Cancels Houston Show Due to Illness
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
Fans react on Twitter, have some very nasty things to say about it
Music, Film & TV Blog
Science Blog
One Daily Cup of Beetroot Juice Can Lower Blood Pressure
Specialists suspect this is because beetroot contains high concentrations of nitrate
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Long Commutes Impact on One's Health, Study Says
Live Music Now Said to Benefit Premature Babies
Security Blog
Beware of Boston Marathon Bombings Scams
Scammers and cybercriminals will likely use the news in their operations
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
French Users Warned About “Information Request” eBay Phishing Scam
Italian Users Warned About Postepay Phishing Scams
Tablets
Dell Not Willing to Give Up on Windows RT Just Yet
IDG
It is preparing some new tablets with it, branded XPS
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Google Reveals Glass Specs: 5 MP Camera, 16 GB Storage and SMS/GPS
AH-IPS 24-Inch Monitor Released by ASUS
Windows
Windows 8 Projected to Take Off Together with Touch Notebooks
One more report claims that Windows 8 has what it takes to boost sales
by Bogdan Popa, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Microsoft to Release Major Update for Windows 8 Weather App
Windows 8.1 to Feature Download Progress Bars on the Start Screen – Video
Security Blog
NIST and McAfee Team Up for National Cybersecurity Excellence Partnership
The collaboration is part of the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Hacktivism, Cyber Terrorism and Hacking Are Top Concerns of Many Organizations
FBI Director: We Can’t Close All Vulnerabilities, We Must Identify and Deter Attackers
Sony: PlayStation 4 Will Be Cheap, Will Have Broad Player Base
by Andrei Dumitrescu, April 16th, 2013
The company wants to create a device focused on gamers
Games
Beauty
“Toddlers & Tiaras” Star Isabella Barrett Is a 6-Year-Old Pageant Millionaire
She’s built an empire with her Glitzy Girl line, thanks to the TLC reality show
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Donald Trump Threatens $25 Million (€18.6 Million) Lawsuit over Macy’s Petition
Miss Universe 2012: Miss Venezuela Irene Sofia Esser Quintero Talks Gibberish
Green/Eco Blog
Picture of the Day: Tiger Cub Tries to Figure Out What Grass Is All About
Judging by the look on its face, it will be a while before it sorts things out
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
more on this topic
Picture of the Day: Tiger Tries to Paint, Gets Depressed When Realizing It Lacks Talent
“Only Cowards Abuse Animals,” Tattoo Artist Ami James Says
Security Blog
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Watch: Evad3rs Press Conference at Hack in the Box 2013 Amsterdam
pod2g, pimskeks, planetbeing and Musclenerd share some insight
by Eduard Kovacs, April 16th, 2013
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Softpedia Exclusive Interview: Dhillon Kannabhiran, CEO and Founder of HITB
HITB2013AMS: Flaws in Aircraft Systems Allow Hackers to Hijack Airplanes
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Diamond D20, Silicon Power's New Portable HDD
It has a lightweight and ultra-slim design, to fit in pockets
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
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Silicon Power Sales Drop in First Quarter of 2013
Specs Finally Revealed for AMD Radeon HD 7790, Release Date Too
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78-Year-Old Boston Runner Featured in Viral Photo Gets Up, Finishes Race
Bill Iffrig already completed 44 marathons, he was participating in his 45th
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
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Boston Marathon Explosions Caught on Video
Mystery Man on Roof Spotted in Photo of Boston Marathon Explosions
Download Now Dishonored: Knife of Dunwall DLC on PC, Soon on PS3, Xbox 360
by Andrei Dobra, April 16th, 2013
The new add-on lets players experience a new campaign with fresh items
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AT&T Shipping Samsung GALAXY S 4 on April 30, Costs $200 on 2-Year Term
The smartphone can also be purchased for $640/€490 outright
by Cosmin Vasile, April 16th, 2013
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Samsung GALAXY S 4 Up for Pre-Order in the US from April 16
Samsung GALAXY S 4 Now Up for Pre-Order at Rogers, In-Store Availability from May 3
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Boston Marathon Explosions Caught on Video
Footage shot on Boylston Street shows how a bomb goes off
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
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Terminally Ill Cancer Patient Wins Marathon with His Daughter
Man Doing Garden Work Finds Live Grenade in His Yard
Green/Eco Blog
Elephant Turns Car Topsy-Turvy, Injures One of the Passengers
The incident occurred in the Kruger National Park this past Monday
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
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Circus Elephant Injured in Drive-by Shooting in Mississippi
Mother Elephant Fights a Pack of Hyenas, Saves Her Injured Calf
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Joey McIntyre Completed the Boston Marathon 5 Minutes Before the Explosions
New Kids on the Block star was running for charity, celebrities flock to Twitter in shock
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
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SNL Spoofs Politicians' Actions Regarding Gun Control
White House Explains Mention in Jay-Z’s “Open Letter” – Video
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Specs of Nokia’s 41MP EOS Flagship Handset Emerge
It might sport a quad-core processor, AMOLED screen
by Ionut Arghire, April 16th, 2013
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Download Skype 2.5.0.135 for Windows Phone 8
HTC's Windows Phone 8X Down to £276 ($422/€323) in the UK
Mystery Man on Roof Spotted in Photo of Boston Marathon Explosions
by Raluca Anghel, April 16th, 2013
Three people have lost their lives in the blasts, 17 are in critical condition
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Google Reveals Glass Specs: 5 MP Camera, 16 GB Storage and SMS/GPS
The company finally reveals the tech specs of the eyewear
by Sebastian Pop, April 16th, 2013
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First Google Glass “How It Feels” Video
Google Doesn't Own the Only Technology to Make Glasses
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Cat Eats McDonald's for over a Year, Hates Being Made to Go on a Diet
The woman who rescued Frankie believes the cat somehow became addicted to fast food
by Laura Sinpetru, April 16th, 2013
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Watch: Dog Wants a Kitty, Goes Bananas When Finding Out He Got One
Picture of the Day: Tiger Tries to Paint, Gets Depressed When Realizing It Lacks Talent
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President Obama Addresses the Boston Marathon Bombings – Video
“We don’t yet have all the answers” but an investigation is underway, Obama says in speech
by Elena Gorgan, April 16th, 2013
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President Obama Is Sorry for Hottest US Attorney General Comment – Video
Michelle Obama Mistakenly Identifies as “Busy Single Mother” – Video
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