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About 87 articles found for 17 September 2014:

 

Sony: PlayStation Now Is a Work in Progress, Pricing Will Change

The company wants to make it easy for players to get the titles that they want for the periods they want
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 17th, 2014
Titanfall, Call of Duty Were Inspired by Halo 2 in Terms of Multiplayer, Says 343 Industries

Titanfall, Call of Duty Were Inspired by Halo 2 in Terms of Multiplayer, Says 343 Industries

by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 17th, 2014
All modern shooters have been modeled by the classic title
 

On September 24, India's Mars Spacecraft Will Start Orbiting the Red Planet

The spacecraft left Earth in late 2013, carries a total of 5 scientific instruments that will serve to study the planet
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2014
 

Three Ghost Ships Found Close to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Strait

Specialists with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say two of these vessel have been identified
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2014
 

The Battle Wounds That Killed King Richard III in One Infographic

The late monarch's remains were discovered under a parking lot in Leicester, England, back in September 2012
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2014
 

Watch: Science Explains Why You Should Never Microwave Metal

Video details exactly what happens when metal ends up in the microwave and why it's never OK to put it there yourself
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2014
 

Three-Eyed Cow Born in India Is Now Worshipped as a God

The cow is said to be the reincarnation of a god named Lord Shiva, people from all over India are flocking to pray to it
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2014
Head of the Russian Orthodox Church Given Fighter Jet as Gift

Head of the Russian Orthodox Church Given Fighter Jet as Gift

by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2014
Patriarch Kirill was presented with this fairly peculiar gift while touring a factory in the country's Far East
 

Samsung Tipped to Be Working on Its Own GPU

The Korean tech giant is looking to graphic cards now
by Alexandra Arici, September 17th, 2014
Dad Makes 4-Year-Old Boy Hold “I Hit Little Girls” Sign

Dad Makes 4-Year-Old Boy Hold “I Hit Little Girls” Sign

by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2014
The man says he merely wanted to teach his son that it's never OK to hit women, many say he actually abused his son
 

TeamViewer 9 Review – How to Have a Long-Distance Relationship with Your PC

Remotely access another PC with or without someone at the end of the line to transfer files and join meetings
by Elena Opris, September 17th, 2014
 

Watch: Teeny Tiny Hamster Wins Eating Competition

The hero hamster gulped down 11 hot dogs, managed to put world-famous competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi to shame
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2014
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Will Apparently Be Super Expensive

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Will Apparently Be Super Expensive

by Alexandra Arici, September 17th, 2014
A Chinese employee has leaked a possible price
 

Destiny Review (PS4)

Can Bungie's long-awaited shooter deliver the goods?
by Andrei Dobra, September 17th, 2014
Japan: 3DS King Once Again, PS4 Surges, Xbox One Shows Abysmal Sales

Japan: 3DS King Once Again, PS4 Surges, Xbox One Shows Abysmal Sales

by Radu Haulica, September 17th, 2014
Super Smash Bros. sold 1 million copies in just 2 days
 

Gearbox Software Reveals More About the Story and Concept Behind Battleborn

The cooperative multiplayer shooter aims to push the boundaries of the genre, not merely to provide a Dota 2 with guns
by Radu Haulica, September 17th, 2014
Lamar Odom Trying to Win Back Newly Single Khloe Kardashian

Lamar Odom Trying to Win Back Newly Single Khloe Kardashian

by Dragos Rusu, September 17th, 2014
The Kardashian sister has just split up from French Montana
 

Real-Life Hogwarts Can Be Yours for a Measly $45M (€34.7M)

Gothic castle in the town of Woodstock in Connecticut, US, is now up for sale, its owner cannot wait to be rid of it
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2014
 

KDE Applications and Platform 4.14.1 Officially Released

The latest version of KDE Applications is now available and it's one of the last builds to be released
by Silviu Stahie, September 17th, 2014
 

Windows 9 to Reach RTM in Late 2014 – Report

Source claims that Microsoft speeds up development of the next Windows version due in April next year
by Bogdan Popa, September 17th, 2014
Total War: Rome II – Emperor Edition Review (PC)

Total War: Rome II – Emperor Edition Review (PC)

by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 17th, 2014
The Imperator Augustus campaign is great to play, the Grand Campaign also features a large number of improvements
 

SteamWorld Heist Is Image & Form's Next Creation, a Turn-Based Strategy Game – Video

The game takes place in the same universe as SteamWorld Dig, but is radically different from the quirky platformer
by Radu Haulica, September 17th, 2014
 

Microsoft Releases Windows 9 Preview with Locked Features to Select Users

It appears that Redmond is giving the last touches to the preview build of Windows 9 due on September 30
by Bogdan Popa, September 17th, 2014
 

Cocaine and Marijuana Found Hidden in Vatican Librarian's Car

The car was pulled over and closely inspected in France, the man behind the wheel and his accomplice are now behind bars
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2014
ESET: Windows XP Becomes a Victim of Its Own Success

ESET: Windows XP Becomes a Victim of Its Own Success

by Bogdan Popa, September 17th, 2014
Security researcher talks about ways to keep XP secure
 

Minnesota Vikings Player Adrian Peterson Deactivated Indefinitely After Child Abuse Scandal

The player was suspended but reinstated earlier this week, before being suspended again, this time for good
by Dragos Rusu, September 17th, 2014
 

Destiny's Vault of Glass Raid Already Shattered: Primeguard Claims World First

The toughest piece of content available in Bungie's game was completed ten hours after it was made available
by Radu Haulica, September 17th, 2014
 

Google Updates Maps Gallery, Lets You Build Your Own Adventures

My Maps got an upgrade to make it easier for people to tell their stories through Google's mapping solution
by Gabriela Vatu, September 17th, 2014
Beyonce Forgets to Lip-Sync During Concert in Paris – Video

Beyonce Forgets to Lip-Sync During Concert in Paris – Video

by Dragos Rusu, September 17th, 2014
The singer dropped her microphone but she continued like nothing bad really happened, making it seem natural
 

PlayStation Branch Booming, Sony Still Quadruples Forecast Loss for This FY

The company mainly blames the state of its Xperia smartphone business for the incoming loss, focuses on premium devices
by Radu Haulica, September 17th, 2014
 

FCC's Final Stats: 3.7 Million Comments on Net Neutrality

The battle for net neutrality is nearing its end and the results are all in the hands of the FCC members
by Gabriela Vatu, September 17th, 2014
 

Italian Judge Says Pre-Installing Windows on New PCs Is Illegal

HP ordered to refund buyer after installing Windows on sold computer, Italian court rules setting a risky precedent
by Bogdan Popa, September 17th, 2014
Tom Hiddleston Lands Role in King Kong Origin Movie “Skull Island”

Tom Hiddleston Lands Role in King Kong Origin Movie “Skull Island”

by Dragos Rusu, September 17th, 2014
The actor moves from super heroes to super apes
 

Microsoft Launches Wired Xbox One Controller for Windows

Gaming on PCs will finally be every bit as good as on consoles, only better because of more powerful hardware
by Radu Haulica, September 17th, 2014
Joan Rivers' Doctor Took Selfie with Her While She Was Under Anesthesia

Joan Rivers' Doctor Took Selfie with Her While She Was Under Anesthesia

by Dragos Rusu, September 17th, 2014
The event took place just moments before her cardiac arrest
 

A Free Windows OS Could Be the Weapon to Fight Linux Adoption Trend

City administration switching to Linux is not really an issue for Microsoft if they plan to release a free Windows OS
by Silviu Stahie, September 17th, 2014
 

Sony Reveals PlayStation 4 Is Its Fastest-Selling Console in Asia

The PlayStation Vita also got a 25% boost in sales since the launch of its newest big brother, due to its momentum
by Radu Haulica, September 17th, 2014
 

Colossal 350-Kilogram (771-Pound) Squid Defrosted and Autopsied

The squid was caught in Antarctica several months ago, scientists finally got to closely examine it this September 16
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2014
Microsoft Launches OneNote App for Android Smartwatches

Microsoft Launches OneNote App for Android Smartwatches

by Bogdan Popa, September 17th, 2014
OneNote can now be used on Android Wear devices
 

Twitch Gets Google Chromecast Support

You can cast Twitch videos from Android, iOS and laptops, as well as via browsers with the help of the Cast app
by Gabriela Vatu, September 17th, 2014
US Pledges 3,000 Troops and $750M (€579M) to Fight the Ebola Outbreak

US Pledges 3,000 Troops and $750M (€579M) to Fight the Ebola Outbreak

by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2014
President Barack Obama says the outbreak is “spiraling out of control,” must be put an end to immediately
The Tomorrow Children Dev Explains What the Game Is About

The Tomorrow Children Dev Explains What the Game Is About

by Radu Haulica, September 17th, 2014
The PlayStation 4 open-world adventure has a distinct atmosphere to it, complemented by a rather unique art direction