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About 38 articles found for 17 January 2015:
Editorials
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Three Possible Snapdragon 810 Alternatives for Upcoming Android Flagships
Rumors say the high-end Snapdragon 810 will be delayed
by Alexandra Arici, January 17th, 2015
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Microsoft Made a Mistake by Killing the Windows Phone 8.1 Nokia McLaren
Microsoft Should Rush a Very High-End Windows Phone 8.1 Device
Mobile phones reviews
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BlackBerry Passport Review – The Perfect Businessman
We tested BlackBerry’s odd-shaped smartphone
by Bogdan Popa, January 17th, 2015
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Nokia Lumia 1520 Review – One Slab to Rule Them All
BlackBerry Z30 Review – Too Much Bulkiness Can Hurt (Sales)
Game reviews
Mechs & Mercs: Black Talons Review (PC)
A real-time tactics game that disappoints on all fronts
by Radu Haulica, January 17th, 2015
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Tropico 5 – Waterborne Review (PC)
Hearthstone: Goblins vs Gnomes Review (PC)
Mobile World
Nexus 6’s Back Cover Keeps Coming Unglued, Users Complain
The Nexus 6 is plagued by some annoying problems
by Alexandra Arici, January 17th, 2015
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Samsung Galaxy S6 to Get Touch-Based Fingerprint Sensor, Not the Swiping-Type
Google Now Launcher Adds the Android 5.0 Lollipop Vibe to Your Older Device
Apps of the Week
Apple Software Updates of the Week – January 17, 2015
A roundup of this week’s updates from Cupertino, California
by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2015
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Intel Unfazed by A-Chip Rumors
New Channels Available on Apple TV This Week
Intel Unfazed by A-Chip Rumors
by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2015
“Relationship with Apple is strong,” says CEO Brian Krzanich
Mac
Security
Lizard Squad Member GDKJordie Arrested in UK
Twitter account goes silent following the arrest
by Ionut Ilascu, January 17th, 2015
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Lizard Squad’s DDoS Website Gets Hacked, Passwords Stored in Plain Text
New York Post, UPI Twitter Accounts Compromised
Technology Blog
Acer CEO Praised in Spite of Revenue Drop in 2014
Stan Shih says it's enough that Acer turned profitable again
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2015
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PC Shipments Starting to Recover, but Very Slowly
Monitors with AMD FreeSync Will Be Released by Samsung in 2015
Science Blog
Watch: How Plate Tectonics Work, as Explained by Science
New video explains how and why our good old Earth's appearance drastically changed over the millennia
by Laura Sinpetru, January 17th, 2015
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Watch: Here Are 10 of the Absolute Cutest Baby Animals Ever
Watch: The Miraculous Birth of an Airbus A350 Airliner
Music, Film & TV Blog
“Fifty Shades of Grey” Is Already a Hit, Tickets Are Selling Fast
February release is best-selling R-rated film on Fandango
by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2015
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Golden Globes 2015: “Fifty Shades of Grey” Gets Extended Trailer – Video
Jamie Dornan Fears Fans Will Kill Him at “Fifty Shades of Grey” Premiere
iWorld
New Channels Available on Apple TV This Week
Sports fans have two more reasons to fire up their boxes
by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2015
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JOBS Biopic Starts Filming
iOS 8.1.3 Gets Prepared for Release
Temporary Tattoo Can Monitor Blood Sugar, Saves Diabetics Lots of Pain
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2015
No more pricked fingers in order to test glucose levels
Wearable Tech Blog
Science Blog
Hyperactive Galaxy Seen Smashing into Massive Cluster
Astronomers say the speeding galaxy somehow managed to survive the impact with the cluster it ripped through
by Laura Sinpetru, January 17th, 2015
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Black Hole Holds the Mass Equivalent of 8 Million Suns
Astronomers Release Bird's-Eye View of the Andromeda Galaxy
Apple
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JOBS Biopic Starts Filming
Camera crews spotted at the Los Altos house where Jobs co-started Apple with his friend, Steve Wozniak
by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2015
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iOS 8.1.3 Gets Prepared for Release
Here’s What Happens When Apple Decides to Release a Programming Language
Music, Film & TV Blog
Oscars 2015: Jennifer Aniston Addresses Best Actress Oscar Snub – Video
She is a little disappointed but she’ll be ok
by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2015
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Oscars 2015: Emma Stone, Phillip Lord Have the Best Reactions Ever
Oscars 2015: Dick Poop Is a Nominee – Video
Security
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Lizard Squad’s DDoS Website Gets Hacked, Passwords Stored in Plain Text
Plenty of bitcoins paid in about two weeks of activity
by Ionut Ilascu, January 17th, 2015
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New York Post, UPI Twitter Accounts Compromised
Routers from Movistar Found Vulnerable to Remote, Unauthenticated Access
Weird gadgets
With This Mouthpiece, the Deaf Can “Lick” Sound
If the ears don't work, the tongue will pick up the slack
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2015
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Electronic Implant Can Eliminate Bacterial Infections in Minutes
First Wireless Brain-Computer Interface Ready for Use and It's Amazing
Volcanic Eruption on Cape Verde Island Is the Largest in Decades
by Laura Sinpetru, January 17th, 2015
The massive volcanic eruption began on Cape Verde's Fogo island in late November 2014, is still ongoing
Nature
Stay fit
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Fit Mom Abby Pell Criticized for “I’ve Got a Kid, a Six Pack and No Excuse” Photo
Abby Pell says she feels better now that she’s toned, stresses she only wanted to inspire others to feel the same
by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2015
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Justin Bieber Shows Off His Abs Again, Talks Branching Out into Film and Fashion
Britney Spears Shows Off “Insane Abs” for Women’s Health – Photo
Mobile World
Your Next Moto X Selfie Might Win You a $3,000 Vacation from Motorola
The contest is available only for US residents
by Alexandra Arici, January 17th, 2015
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Motorola Moto E Launching in India on May 13 for Rs 8,499
Motorola RAZR i Confirmed to Receive Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update
iWorld
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iOS 8.1.3 Gets Prepared for Release
Apple testing the (likely) final builds in-house
by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2015
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Here’s What Happens When Apple Decides to Release a Programming Language
Get a 5K Retina iMac Cheaper with This Limited Time Offer
Photo
Tiny Glasses Attachment Is Really an HD Action Camera Called Geco
The Geco Mark II supports all types of glasses
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2015
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CES 2015: Sony Handycam and Action Cameras Go 4K
Nabi Square HD Is a GoPro for Kids That Can Shoot in 4K at 15fps
Music, Film & TV Blog
Johnny Depp Tells Jimmy Kimmel About the Secret Acting Technique He Got from Brando – Video
Actor promotes “Mortdecai” with first TV appearance
by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2015
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s Cover of Nicki Minaj’s “Anaconda” Is Truly Something Else – Video
Gwyneth Paltrow Dishes Details on Her Lovers, Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck
The Beagle Has Landed: Spacecraft Lost on Mars in 2003 Finally Found
by Laura Sinpetru, January 17th, 2015
The Beagle 2 lander reached the Red Planet on December 25, 2003, researchers lost contact with it the very same day
Space
Columns
2015 Might Be the Year of Steam Broadcasting Versus Twitch
Gamers will have to decide which streamers to watch
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 17th, 2015
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Hearts of Iron IV Twitch Stream Offers Details on National Goals, More
Sony Defends H1Z1, Says "Don’t Buy It" to Gamers Who Think It's Pay-to-Win
Incidents
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New York Post, UPI Twitter Accounts Compromised
Hijackers posted false economic and military messages
by Ionut Ilascu, January 17th, 2015
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Pro-ISIS Group Hijacks Social Accounts of US Central Command
Ex-TeaMp0isoN Leader “TRiCk” Linked to Hackers Taking Over @CENTCOM
Celebrity News
Taylor Swift Peer Pressured Lorde into Drinking, Got Her Drunk at the Golden Globes 2015
Also there, she had a “mini meltdown” over Jake Gyllenhaal
by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2015
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Golden Globes 2015: Taylor Swift Runs Into Jake Gyllenhaal, Has Meltdown
Katy Perry Will Use Super Bowl Halftime Performance to Diss Rival Taylor Swift
3D Printing
Kickstarter: Clinicians Develop Highly Effective Prostheses and Orthotics – Video
Tyler and Tyler have an idea to help people walk again
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2015
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Kickstarter: a Laser-Based 3D Printable 3D Scanner – Video
CES 2015: 3Doodler 2.0 Makes Its Grand Debut and Is Awesome – Video
Health
Newly Discovered Stem Cells Regenerate Bone and Cartilage in Mice
Researchers say it might be possible to use such stem cells to help people recover faster from all sorts of injuries
by Laura Sinpetru, January 17th, 2015
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Our Brain Could Instruct Our Body to Burn Fat, Help Us Lose Weight
The Key to Immortality: Methuselah Flies Age Slower, Live Longer
Jennifer Aniston Finally Addresses Angelina Jolie Feud, Has Only Nice Things to Say – Video
by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2015
“I think it’s slowly coming to an end,” star tells ET
Celebrity News
Windows Phone
Microsoft Explains Why Some Lumia Phones Aren’t Getting Denim
Denim is the latest firmware for Nokia/Microsoft Lumia
by Bogdan Popa, January 17th, 2015
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Alleged Photo of Windows Phone 10 Leaks
Windows 10’s Notification Center Redesigned in New Concept
Windows Phone
Alleged Photo of Windows Phone 10 Leaks
Microsoft is getting ready to ship WP10 Preview to users
by Bogdan Popa, January 17th, 2015
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Windows 10’s Notification Center Redesigned in New Concept
Microsoft Releases Lumia Denim Firmware Update to More 930 Phones
Video
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NVIDIA GM200 Maxwell GPU Pictured, Titan X Coming Next Month
This is what will power the next flagship video board
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2015
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Samsung: GDDR5 Graphics Card Memory Chips Reach 1 GB for the First Time Ever
NVIDIA Titan 2 Benched Against AMD Radeon R9 390X/380X, All Are Phenomenal
Nature
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2014 Confirmed as the Absolute Hottest Year in Modern History
NASA says Earth's average surface temperature has upped by 0.8 degrees Celsius (1.4 degrees Fahrenheit) since 1880
by Laura Sinpetru, January 17th, 2015
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Number of Glaciers in the Glacier National Park in the US Drops from 150 to 26
Freaky Friday Mystery: Why Thunder Always Accompanies Lightning
Play Station
Uncharted 4 Will Be the Ultimate Uncharted, Dev Believes
The next game in the series will delight fans
by Andrei Dobra, January 17th, 2015
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Uncharted 4 Won't Run at 60fps If It Means Sacrificing Gameplay, Dev Says
Uncharted 4's Combat Is More than Just Cover-Based Shooting
Watch Dogs Sequel Will Take More Risks, Incorporates Fan Feedback, Creator Says
by Andrei Dobra, January 17th, 2015
Ubisoft Montreal's Jonathan Morin is looking to the future
Games
PC Games
Thrall and Rehgar Designs in Heroes of the Storm Helped Each Other
The two orc characters have a lot in common
by Andrei Dobra, January 17th, 2015
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Heroes of the Storm Closed Beta Also Brings Major Changes to Abathur, Li Li, Others
Thrall Joins Heroes of the Storm Through the Closed Beta
Advisories
Routers from Movistar Found Vulnerable to Remote, Unauthenticated Access
Disclosed privately in 2013, the bug is still present
by Ionut Ilascu, January 17th, 2015
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Google Reveals Security Flaw in Windows 7, 8.1, Patch to Be Shipped in February
Fobus Android Malware Poses as Ad Blocker, Removing It Is Not Easy
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