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About 123 articles found for 17 April 2013:

 

Sony Xperia SP Goes on Sale in India for Rs 25,490 ($470 / €360)

The smartphone is available via major retailers across the country
by Cosmin Vasile, April 17th, 2013
 

Galaxy S4 Goes Official in China, Now Up for Reservations

The smartphone will hit shelves at all three major carriers in the country
by Ionut Arghire, April 17th, 2013
 

Walmart Announces Plans to Up Its Renewable Energy Use by 600%

The deadline for this green-oriented goal is the year 2020
by Laura Sinpetru, April 17th, 2013
Endangered Huemul Deer Make a Comeback in Patagonian “Eden”

Endangered Huemul Deer Make a Comeback in Patagonian “Eden”

by Laura Sinpetru, April 17th, 2013
Conservation efforts help save the Huemul deer from extinction
 

Obama's BRAIN Initiative Will Do Nothing to Help Humans, PETA Says

The organization wants President Obama to make sure no animals are experimented on
by Laura Sinpetru, April 17th, 2013
 

Aerobic Exercise Protects the Brain from Alcohol Damage

Heavy alcohol users are advised to exercise on a regular basis
by Laura Sinpetru, April 17th, 2013
 

AlgoSec Study: BYOD and Insiders Pose the Greatest Security Risks

The report is called "The State of Network Security 2013: Attitudes and Opinions"
by Eduard Kovacs, April 17th, 2013
 

Tylenol Now Argued to Ease Anxiety over Death

Researchers say the drug may help people deal with psychological pains
by Laura Sinpetru, April 17th, 2013
Dog Spends 4 Days Next to Owner Who Was Pinned Under a Car

Dog Spends 4 Days Next to Owner Who Was Pinned Under a Car

by Laura Sinpetru, April 17th, 2013
The animal refused to leave his owner's side, kept him warm for 4 days
 

Coralbots Might One Day Help Repair Damaged Coral Reefs

Kickstarter campaign aims to raise money for the building of such intelligent robots
by Laura Sinpetru, April 17th, 2013
 

Sprint Confirms Galaxy S4 for April 27

The carrier will put the new device on pre-order as soon as tomorrow
by Ionut Arghire, April 17th, 2013
 

Viral of the Day: Dove Real Beauty Sketches

Dove shows stark differences between how women view themselves and how others see them
by Elena Gorgan, April 17th, 2013
CleanMyMac 2 – The New-Generation OS X Maintenance Tool

CleanMyMac 2 – The New-Generation OS X Maintenance Tool

by Filip Truta, April 17th, 2013
A simple yet powerful application for keeping your Mac clean
 

GALAXY S4 to Arrive in Europe with Free Content from EA

It will also include various other free applications, Samsung unveiled
by Ionut Arghire, April 17th, 2013
 

Paid Android Apps Put Users’ Privacy at Risk the Same as Free Apps

Paid versions of free, ad-supported apps still collect user data, it seems
by Ionut Arghire, April 17th, 2013
Suspicious, Possibly Poisoned Letter to President Obama Intercepted by Authorities

Suspicious, Possibly Poisoned Letter to President Obama Intercepted by Authorities

by Elena Gorgan, April 17th, 2013
Secret Service believes letter was laced with ricin, linked to a similar case
 

iOS Has the Most Vulnerabilities, but Android Still Gets Hit the Most

Symantec lays out the likelihood of malware infection on mobile OSes
by Filip Truta, April 17th, 2013
 

Photo of the Day: Gucci Mane’s Admission of Guilt to a Judge

Asked if he’s guilty of aggravated assault, rapper responds with B-word and “I might be”
by Elena Gorgan, April 17th, 2013
 

Jada Pinkett Smith Addresses Open Marriage Rumors

Will and I don’t have an open relationship but a grown one, star says
by Elena Gorgan, April 17th, 2013
Investigators Receive over 2,000 Tips in Boston Marathon Bombings

Investigators Receive over 2,000 Tips in Boston Marathon Bombings

by Raluca Anghel, April 17th, 2013
The FBI have not made their findings public at this point
 

Your Say: Microsoft Is Doing the Right Thing by Bringing Back the Start Button

The tech giant is reportedly planning to reintroduce the Start Menu in Windows 8.1
by Bogdan Popa, April 17th, 2013
 

Xonar U7, ASUS's New USB External Sound Card

It also acts as a headphone amplifier and boasts dedicated microphone and volume controls
by Sebastian Pop, April 17th, 2013
Ashura CPU Cooler from Scythe Now Available

Ashura CPU Cooler from Scythe Now Available

by Sebastian Pop, April 17th, 2013
Good for various central processing units from Intel and AMD
 

Download Now Tomb Raider PC Update 1.01.743.0 via Steam

The new patch fixes a problem introduced by the previous update
by Andrei Dobra, April 17th, 2013
Android OS Now Used in Set-Top Boxes

Android OS Now Used in Set-Top Boxes

by Sebastian Pop, April 17th, 2013
The time when Android barely showed up only in phones is long past
 

Adam Lanza Bullied, Beaten as a Child at Sandy Hook

Mother Nancy Lanza considered suing the school after seeing her son with bruises
by Raluca Anghel, April 17th, 2013
 

Samsung GALAXY S 4 Arriving at T-Mobile on April 24

The smartphone was initially slated for a May 1 release
by Cosmin Vasile, April 17th, 2013
Free Hitman: Absolution, and Much More Coming to PS Plus Members in May

Free Hitman: Absolution, and Much More Coming to PS Plus Members in May

by Andrei Dobra, April 17th, 2013
Hitman, Catherine, Malicious, Sine Mora, and Velocity Ultra are going free
 

Acute Stress Improves Brain Performance, Researchers Explain

Experiments on rats show how short-lived stress benefits the brain
by Laura Sinpetru, April 17th, 2013
 

KIRAbook Debuts, a High-End, Expensive Toshiba Ultrabook

Not just any ultrabook, but a work of art, or so Toshiba would want people to think
by Sebastian Pop, April 17th, 2013
Samsung GALAXY S 4 Officially Introduced in the US, on Sale Starting April

Samsung GALAXY S 4 Officially Introduced in the US, on Sale Starting April

by Cosmin Vasile, April 17th, 2013
The smartphone has been confirmed to arrive at seven US carriers
 

AppGratis May Not Be Telling Us the Whole Story

Leaked document indicates that developers paid big bucks for a top spot
by Filip Truta, April 17th, 2013
 

WD SmartWare Pro, a Utility for Easy Backup on Any USB Storage Device

The company may be a hardware specialist, but software isn't completely alien to it
by Sebastian Pop, April 17th, 2013
 

FIFA 14 Focuses on Build-Up, Dribbling, Realistic Physics

The game will also introduce better scouting and smarter players
by Andrei Dumitrescu, April 17th, 2013
Light Drinking During Pregnancy Does Nothing to Harm the Child

Light Drinking During Pregnancy Does Nothing to Harm the Child

by Laura Sinpetru, April 17th, 2013
It's OK for mothers to occasionally indulge in a glass of wine, study finds
 

Reese Witherspoon Is Too Old to Play Me, Says Stevie Nicks

If a biopic on her life is ever made, Nicks doesn’t want Reese for the lead anymore
by Elena Gorgan, April 17th, 2013
 

Two New Moth Species Are Discovered in Russia

The insects push their hind section into the air whenever they wish to rest
by Laura Sinpetru, April 17th, 2013
Julianne Hough Seen Holding Hands with Mystery Man at Coachella 2013

Julianne Hough Seen Holding Hands with Mystery Man at Coachella 2013

by Elena Gorgan, April 17th, 2013
Star hits the music festival, may have found love after Ryan Seacrest split
 

Pentax Makes New Compact Camera, Ricoh Brands and Sells It

It uses a GR ENGINE V image processing engine and 16 MP sensor
by Sebastian Pop, April 17th, 2013
Kaspersky Launches Anti-Malware for UEFI

Kaspersky Launches Anti-Malware for UEFI

by Ionut Ilascu, April 17th, 2013
KUEFI runs before the OS and relies on Kaspersky Anti-Virus core
 

LeAnn Rimes Denies Anorexia Rumors: I Don’t Have a Problem with Eating

Singer does new interview, says she always loses weight when she’s stressed
by Elena Gorgan, April 17th, 2013
Watch: Humans Crossing the Street like Animals

Watch: Humans Crossing the Street like Animals

by Raluca Anghel, April 17th, 2013
A joker impersonates animals reacting to a car heading it their way
 

27-Inch Lenovo Table PC Released in the US

Named IdeaCentre Horizon can be used by four people at once
by Sebastian Pop, April 17th, 2013
 

“iPhone 5S Is Having Preproduction Issues,” Says Jefferies Analyst

Multiple upcoming iPhones may be delayed, according to Peter Misek
by Filip Truta, April 17th, 2013
 

Robert Downey Jr. Hints at the End of Iron Man in GQ Interview

Actor gets frank on winning an Oscar, walking away from superheroes, his paycheck
by Elena Gorgan, April 17th, 2013
Kmart’s “Ship My Pants” Ad: Funny or Offensive?

Kmart’s “Ship My Pants” Ad: Funny or Offensive?

by Elena Gorgan, April 17th, 2013
“At this point, what does Kmart have to lose?” creator of viral ad asks
 

Download Aperture 3.4.4 OS X Photo Editing Software

Apple updates professional photography application for Mac OS X
by Filip Truta, April 17th, 2013
 

Kat Von D Will Have Underwater-Themed Wedding

Since becoming engaged to Deadmau5, tattoo artist has been busy planning the ceremony
by Elena Gorgan, April 17th, 2013
Krystle Campbell: Second Victim of Boston Marathon Explosions Identified

Krystle Campbell: Second Victim of Boston Marathon Explosions Identified

by Raluca Anghel, April 17th, 2013
The third victim was a Chinese student at Boston University
 

A Western Diet Ups Premature Death Risk, Study Finds

People who follow a Western style diet are more likely to die young
by Laura Sinpetru, April 17th, 2013
 

Logitech CFO Leaves the Company for Roku

The company hasn't chosen a replacement executive just yet
by Sebastian Pop, April 17th, 2013
 

Sony Xperia SP Now Up for Pre-Order in the UK

The smartphone is available for free on select plans
by Cosmin Vasile, April 17th, 2013
49 Cellphones Confiscated, Cops Snap Photos of Oscar Pistorius

49 Cellphones Confiscated, Cops Snap Photos of Oscar Pistorius

by Raluca Anghel, April 17th, 2013
Officers have been offered R5000 ($550 / €415) to R10,000 ($1,100 / €830) for the pics
 

Scorpius and Scorpius 3D Notebooks Released by Eurocom

The latter is more than just a version of the former with a 3D screen
by Sebastian Pop, April 17th, 2013
 

Panasonic Donates 100,000 Solar Lanterns to Celebrate Its 100th Anniversary

The solar lanterns will be donated to people in rural Asia and Africa
by Laura Sinpetru, April 17th, 2013
Pressure Cooker Bombs Used in Boston Bombings, Police Find Fragments – Photo

Pressure Cooker Bombs Used in Boston Bombings, Police Find Fragments – Photo

by Raluca Anghel, April 17th, 2013
The type of bomb has been seen in combat in Afghanistan
 

Apple Releases Updated Java for OS X 2013-003 / Update 15

The updates deliver improved security, reliability, and compatibility
by Filip Truta, April 17th, 2013
 

“Man of Steel” Gets Extended Trailer: What Does the S Stand For?

New clip looks at Kal El’s origin, new name on Earth and film’s terrible villain
by Elena Gorgan, April 17th, 2013
 

Banshee 2.6.0 Review

A very good media player that values form over function
by Silviu Stahie, April 17th, 2013
Linux Kernel 3.8.8 Officially Released

Linux Kernel 3.8.8 Officially Released

by Silviu Stahie, April 17th, 2013
This is the smallest release in this particular branch, so far
Xbox 720 Is Powered by Windows 8, Supports Windows App Store Games – Report
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Xbox 720 Is Powered by Windows 8, Supports Windows App Store Games – Report

As long as the games can be played with a controller, they're playable on Xbox 720
by Andrei Dobra, April 17th, 2013
 

Civet Dung Coffee Now Said to Threaten the Wild Species' Survival

As the demand for kopi luwak increases, wild civets run the risk of becoming extinct
by Laura Sinpetru, April 17th, 2013
 

Download Safari 6.0.4 / 5.1.9 for Mac OS X

It allows you to enable the Java web plug-in on a website-by-website basis
by Filip Truta, April 17th, 2013
Destiny’s Character Choice Crucial, Will Evolve over Time

Destiny’s Character Choice Crucial, Will Evolve over Time

by Andrei Dumitrescu, April 17th, 2013
Gamers need to understand the importance of origins and classes
 

Intel Made $12.6 Billion (€9.56 Billion) in Q1 2013

The net income was of around $2 billion / €1.52 billion
by Sebastian Pop, April 17th, 2013
 

“Star Wars” Actor Dies at 66

Richard LeParmentier was 66 and will for ever be remembered as Darth Vader’s victim
by Elena Gorgan, April 17th, 2013
Fox Pulls “Family Guy” Episode After Boston Bombings

Fox Pulls “Family Guy” Episode After Boston Bombings

by Elena Gorgan, April 17th, 2013
“Turban Cowboy” showed Peter winning the Boston Marathon by running over people with a car