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About 85 articles found for 16 September 2014:

 

5,000-Year-Old Stone Monument Discovered in Present-Day Israel

The massive monument is located at a distance of about 8 miles (13 kilometers) northwest of the Sea of Galilee
by Laura Sinpetru, September 16th, 2014
 

Researchers Use Brain Stimulation to Get Women to Crave Junk Food

The are of the brain that was stimulated is dubbed the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, appears to control cravings
by Laura Sinpetru, September 16th, 2014
FIFA 15 Video Teaches Gamers Everything New About Ultimate Team Mode

FIFA 15 Video Teaches Gamers Everything New About Ultimate Team Mode

by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 16th, 2014
Gamers can learn about the main improvements
 

Cell-like Structure That Once Held Water Found in Martian Meteorite

The meteorite accommodating for this structure is estimated to be about 1.3 billion years old, its nickname is Nakhla
by Laura Sinpetru, September 16th, 2014
 

Sharks Once Populated England, Fossilized Remains Indicate

These long-lost sharks inhabited a natural ecosystem not very different to today's Amazon delta, researchers say
by Laura Sinpetru, September 16th, 2014
 

Goldfish Undergoes Brain Surgery, Lives to Forget the Tale

The 10-year-old goldfish had a fairly big tumor sticking out of its head, was in dire need of medical attention
by Laura Sinpetru, September 16th, 2014
Teacher Cuts Off Woman's Hair While Hugging Her

Teacher Cuts Off Woman's Hair While Hugging Her

by Laura Sinpetru, September 16th, 2014
The incident occurred in Chesterfield County, Virginia, towards the end of last week, an investigation is ongoing
 

Nicki Minaj Has Implants in Her Posterior, and That Is Killing the Music Industry

The singer gets caught in a concert photo in a pose that proves her “anaconda” is fake, despite what she might have said
by Dragos Rusu, September 16th, 2014
Android Wear Plagued by Bug That Causes Apps to Close Without Warning

Android Wear Plagued by Bug That Causes Apps to Close Without Warning

by Alexandra Arici, September 16th, 2014
Android Wear is faced with crashing apps
 

Yosemite Transformation Pack Review – Bring the OS X 10.10 Look to Windows

Windows users who happen to like the soon-to-be-launched OS X look can get a first-hand demonstration with this kit
by Elena Opris, September 16th, 2014
 

German Court Gives Uber the Green Light Again

The ban on Uber has been lifted in Germany
by Gabriela Vatu, September 16th, 2014
 

Pastafarian Wears Spaghetti Strainer on Her Head in Viral Driver's License Photo

Apparently, the women agreed to take off her glasses before posing for the photo, was adamant about wearing the strainer
by Laura Sinpetru, September 16th, 2014
Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Now Hit by Issues Causing Slow Wi-Fi Downloads

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Now Hit by Issues Causing Slow Wi-Fi Downloads

by Bogdan Popa, September 16th, 2014
Yet another problem reported by Surface Pro 3 buyers
 

uGet 2 Promises to Be the Best Download Manager on Linux

A new version of uGet can be downloaded from Softpedia
by Silviu Stahie, September 16th, 2014
 

Leica Shuns LCD Display on Its Latest M Edition 60, Gets Nostalgic

Only 600 units of the Leica M Edition 60 will be launched
by Alexandra Arici, September 16th, 2014
Talking Barbie Doll Has a Potty Mouth, Likes to Swear

Talking Barbie Doll Has a Potty Mouth, Likes to Swear

by Laura Sinpetru, September 16th, 2014
25-year-old Talina Evans bought the doll for her daughter, was appalled when the Barbie started uttering swear words
 

GNOME Control Center 3.14 RC1 Corrects Lots of Potential Crashes

The latest version of GNOME Control Center can be downloaded from Softpedia, although this is just the source package
by Silviu Stahie, September 16th, 2014
 

Microsoft Spends $67.1 Million on Google Ads

Large companies spend millions of dollars on search ads
by Bogdan Popa, September 16th, 2014
 

81-Year-Old Billionaire Richard Lugner Marries 24-Year-Old Playboy Bunny

The eccentric billionaire is known for taking famous dates like Pamela Anderson and Kim Kardashian to the Vienna Ball
by Dragos Rusu, September 16th, 2014
Terraria Is Now in the Works for Linux

Terraria Is Now in the Works for Linux

by Silviu Stahie, September 16th, 2014
The launch date for the Linux release hasn't been set yet
Watch: Massive River Dinosaur Brought Back to Life

Watch: Massive River Dinosaur Brought Back to Life

by Laura Sinpetru, September 16th, 2014
This so-called river monster lived about 97 million years ago, measured about 50 feet (over 15 meters) in length
 

Recording Shows Daniele Watts Lied About Police Arrest, Used Race and Fame Card – Audio

The recording shows a different side of the story than what the actress and her boyfriend claimed on social media
by Dragos Rusu, September 16th, 2014
Tim Cook on NSA Surveillance: There's No Balance Between Privacy and Security

Tim Cook on NSA Surveillance: There's No Balance Between Privacy and Security

by Gabriela Vatu, September 16th, 2014
PRISM revelations pushed Apple into more transparency
 

Photo of the Day: Gorgeous Aurora Borealis as Seen from Space

This stunning image was taken by astronauts orbiting our planet aboard the ISS, has gone viral on social media
by Laura Sinpetru, September 16th, 2014
 

Minecraft Will Still Be Available on PlayStation and Mobile Platforms

Microsoft and Mojang assure fans of the building video game that there are no plans to restrict access in the future
by Radu Haulica, September 16th, 2014
 

Carlsberg Buys New Microsoft Software: Probably the Best Office in the World

The company will provide 20,000 worldwide employees with access to Office 365 services for more effective work
by Bogdan Popa, September 16th, 2014
Apple’s Watch Sparks Privacy Controversy Before Actually Being Available

Apple’s Watch Sparks Privacy Controversy Before Actually Being Available

by Alexandra Arici, September 16th, 2014
The Apple Watch is taken under scrutiny ahead of launch
Windows Phone 9 Preview to Launch in January 2015

Windows Phone 9 Preview to Launch in January 2015

by Bogdan Popa, September 16th, 2014
The first beta version of the next full Windows Phone release is due in early 2015, before a full launch in April
 

EA CEO Andrew Wilson Reveals Company Focus on Polish and Innovation

The core principles of product development have changed at EA, pushing the company in a new direction
by Radu Haulica, September 16th, 2014
Panasonic Lumix GM5 Tiny, Compact Camera Has Viewfinder, Hotshoe – Gallery

Panasonic Lumix GM5 Tiny, Compact Camera Has Viewfinder, Hotshoe – Gallery

by Alexandra Arici, September 16th, 2014
The camera bundles Micro Four Thirds technology
 

EA Sports Removes Direct Trading from FIFA 15 Ultimate Team

The change is intended to control and restrict black market coin selling and the account hacking associated with it
by Radu Haulica, September 16th, 2014
 

“Terminator 2” Robot Assassin Made of Liquid Metal Recreated in the Lab, Sort Of

Researchers use low voltages to control liquid metal, build scale models of the “Terminator 2” shapeshifting automaton
by Laura Sinpetru, September 16th, 2014
OpenMediaVault 1.0, a Complete Free NAS Solution You Didn't Know You Needed

OpenMediaVault 1.0, a Complete Free NAS Solution You Didn't Know You Needed

by Silviu Stahie, September 16th, 2014
You can download OpenMediaVault right now from Softpedia
 

Google Adds Temporary Steering Wheel to Driverless Cars

The Google cars that are driving around California have a steering wheel to abide by regulations from the local DMV
by Gabriela Vatu, September 16th, 2014
 

Schizophrenia Is Actually 8 Distinct Disorders All Rolled into One

Researchers say each of these disorders comes with its own set of symptoms, is caused by specific genetic abnormalities
by Laura Sinpetru, September 16th, 2014
Microsoft Minecraft Deal Makes a Lot of Sense, Analysts Say

Microsoft Minecraft Deal Makes a Lot of Sense, Analysts Say

by Andrei Dobra, September 16th, 2014
Minecraft can keep on growing at a steady pace
Microsoft Announces Windows 9 Launch Event on September 30

Microsoft Announces Windows 9 Launch Event on September 30

by Bogdan Popa, September 16th, 2014
The company has started sending out invites for a new event