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About 123 articles found for 26 April 2013:

 

Jennifer Love Hewitt Wanted as X Factor USA Judge

With Britney Spears and L.A. Reid out of the picture, Simon Cowell must be busy these days
by Elena Gorgan, April 26th, 2013
 

Rats Get SAD During Summertime

Longer days cause the rodents to become anxious, study finds
by Laura Sinpetru, April 26th, 2013
Free Cloud-Based APT Protection Service Launched by Seculert

Free Cloud-Based APT Protection Service Launched by Seculert

by Eduard Kovacs, April 26th, 2013
The new product doesn't require any hardware or software installation
 

Picture of the Day: Wild Cat Takes Grumpiness to a Whole New Level

This feline's mood swings are fit for Hollywood celebrities, zoo keepers say
by Laura Sinpetru, April 26th, 2013
 

Bogus DuoFAX “Incoming Fax” Notifications Carry Malware

Sophos experts warn users to be on the lookout for such emails
by Eduard Kovacs, April 26th, 2013
Xbox 720 Has New Achievements, Anti-Piracy, and Gameplay Recording Systems - Report

Xbox 720 Has New Achievements, Anti-Piracy, and Gameplay Recording Systems - Report

by Andrei Dobra, April 26th, 2013
The next generation console will also remove the friends list limit
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Our Nearest Exoplanet Gets a Name, Albertus Alauda

The name is not officially recognized, but it may become popularly used
by Lucian Parfeni, April 26th, 2013
 

Ashampoo Photo Commander 11 Review

All-in-one suite for organizing and optimizing images
by Ionut Ilascu, April 26th, 2013
ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T Tablet Gets Android 4.2 Update [UPDATED]

ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T Tablet Gets Android 4.2 Update UPDATED

by Sebastian Pop, April 26th, 2013
It is a 17 MB package that fixes some things and improves others
 

iOS 6.1.4 Will Not Change VPN Behavior for Shipped Devices

“Apple no longer plans to change the behavior of the VPN On Demand”
by Filip Truta, April 26th, 2013
 

Wavii Closes Down After Google Buys the Company

A few days after the deal became official, Wavii announces close down
by Gabriela Vatu, April 26th, 2013
 

Selena Gomez Performs “Come & Get It” on David Letterman – Video

Singer promotes new single with live performance, nails it
by Elena Gorgan, April 26th, 2013
Samsung Galaxy S 4 Now on Pre-Order at Verizon

Samsung Galaxy S 4 Now on Pre-Order at Verizon

by Ionut Arghire, April 26th, 2013
The smartphone is available at $199.99 on a two-year contract
 

Kickstarter: Vertus Bluetooth Receivers for Speakers – Video

For those that want to keep their audio systems but want wireless support anyway
by Sebastian Pop, April 26th, 2013
 

Watch: Man Slices Watermelon in Under 30 Seconds

Check out an incredibly fast chopper who can go through a watermelon in seconds
by Raluca Anghel, April 26th, 2013
 

Google Chrome Stuck in Windows 8 Mode – How to Fix It

Here are some simple tips on how to get back to the desktop version of Chrome
by Bogdan Popa, April 26th, 2013
 

Star Trek: The Video Game Review (PC)

The game needs better gameplay, a more interesting story and more courage to innovate
by Andrei Dumitrescu, April 26th, 2013
 

New Fujifilm JZ-Series Camera Released

It has 8x optical zoom, an LCD screen and a 14 MP sensor
by Sebastian Pop, April 26th, 2013
Boxee Cloud DVR Now in Beta Stage in San Francisco Bay

Boxee Cloud DVR Now in Beta Stage in San Francisco Bay

by Sebastian Pop, April 26th, 2013
Boxee TVs only need a firmware update to tap into the feature
 

HTC Rezound Receiving New Update Soon, Enables Global Roaming

Improvements to Data connectivity have been included as well
by Cosmin Vasile, April 26th, 2013
Amanda Bynes Shaves Her Head – Photos

Amanda Bynes Shaves Her Head – Photos

by Elena Gorgan, April 26th, 2013
Star shows off new, edgy cut on Twitter, says this is the “new me”
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ASUS Eee Pad ME302C, an Atom-Based Full HD Android Tablet

The device is bound to reach the market sometimes in the next few months
by Sebastian Pop, April 26th, 2013
Rare Blue Diamond Sells for Whopping $9.6 Million (€7.36 Million)

Rare Blue Diamond Sells for Whopping $9.6 Million (€7.36 Million)

by Laura Sinpetru, April 26th, 2013
Blue diamonds are a rare sight, hence their selling price
 

LG Optimus G Pro Coming to AT&T in May, First Press Image Leaks

The smartphone will be officially introduced in the US next week
by Cosmin Vasile, April 26th, 2013
 

Lobby Group FWD.us Wins Over Important Tech Leaders

Zuckerberg's political advocacy group adds several important names to the list
by Gabriela Vatu, April 26th, 2013
 

Earth's Core Is Way Hotter than Previously Estimated

Our planet's core is 1,000 degrees Celsius (about 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter
by Laura Sinpetru, April 26th, 2013
Official Websites of City of Harford and Jefferson County Hacked, Defaced

Official Websites of City of Harford and Jefferson County Hacked, Defaced

by Eduard Kovacs, April 26th, 2013
The affected sites have been taken down by their administrators
 

ELSA Intros GeForce GTX 650 Ti Boost S.A.C. Graphics Card

It is an upper-level video card for those who want a balance between performance and price
by Sebastian Pop, April 26th, 2013
 

Poachers Go on a Killing Spree in the Central African Republic

WWF and WCS ask that local authorities take immediate action against them
by Laura Sinpetru, April 26th, 2013
Dennis Quaid, Ellen DeGeneres Prank Unsuspecting Nurse – Video

Dennis Quaid, Ellen DeGeneres Prank Unsuspecting Nurse – Video

by Elena Gorgan, April 26th, 2013
I feel like I’m getting shorter, actor pranks the nurse backstage on the show
 

New 23-Inch IPS Monitor Released by iiyama

It has a high DCR, wide viewing angles and several video ports
by Sebastian Pop, April 26th, 2013
 

333 Heroin Packets Found in Woman's Bra During Traffic Stop

Kim Decker was charged with possession of narcotics, with an intent to distribute them
by Raluca Anghel, April 26th, 2013
Adobe Appoints Brad Arkin as Chief Security Officer

Adobe Appoints Brad Arkin as Chief Security Officer

by Eduard Kovacs, April 26th, 2013
Arkin is the first to occupy this position at the company
 

New Autism Study Links the Condition to Abnormalities in the Placenta

Yale researchers say the placenta holds clues concerning autism risk
by Laura Sinpetru, April 26th, 2013
 

RedKit Exploit Kit Authors to Brian Krebs: It’s Your Fault

The cybercriminals have placed their message inside the malware's code
by Eduard Kovacs, April 26th, 2013
North Korea's Political Environment Appears to Influence Cyberattacks, Experts Find

North Korea's Political Environment Appears to Influence Cyberattacks, Experts Find

by Eduard Kovacs, April 26th, 2013
Solutionary has found an interesting connection between attacks and political decisions
 

T-Mobile’s Lumia 521 Becomes Available Tomorrow

It will hit shelves at HSN first, but will arrive at other retailers too in May
by Ionut Arghire, April 26th, 2013
 

Viral of the Day: Jimmy McMillan “Rent Is Too Damn High” Anthem

McMillan is running for mayor of New York again, turns to rap this time
by Elena Gorgan, April 26th, 2013
 

New In-Ear Earphones Launched by NuForce

They are called NuForce NE-650M and have 11mm drivers
by Sebastian Pop, April 26th, 2013
 

Jessica Alba Reveals “Brutal” Weight Loss Trick: Double Corset

Actress reveals secret to amazing figure after two babies, admits “it’s not for everyone”
by Elena Gorgan, April 26th, 2013
UK MOD Concerned About Hacktivists and State-Sponsored Groups

UK MOD Concerned About Hacktivists and State-Sponsored Groups

by Eduard Kovacs, April 26th, 2013
They could bring down governments, the MOD's information security chief warns
 
Windows 8 Did Actually Boost Tablet Sales

Windows 8 Did Actually Boost Tablet Sales

by Sebastian Pop, April 26th, 2013
Contrary to general belief, Windows 8 didn't completely fail to affect the world
 

GFI Software Adds Patch Management Capabilities to GFI Cloud

The solution can also be purchased and used on its own to complement other products
by Eduard Kovacs, April 26th, 2013
 

Clint Eastwood’s Wife Dina Checks into Rehab

Somewhat controversial reality star seeks help for depression, anxiety
by Elena Gorgan, April 26th, 2013
Xonar Essence STU, ASUS' New USB Sound Card

Xonar Essence STU, ASUS' New USB Sound Card

by Sebastian Pop, April 26th, 2013
It is actually a digital-to-analog converter and headphone amplifier
 

Wait, There Still Are Some WWDC Tickets Available

“We’re just calling to let you know that we actually do have a ticket … for you”
by Filip Truta, April 26th, 2013
Katt Williams Sentenced to Community Work in Police Chase Case

Katt Williams Sentenced to Community Work in Police Chase Case

by Elena Gorgan, April 26th, 2013
Comedian avoids jail time, is ready to “move on with his life”
Sony to Launch Xperia ZR with 4.6-Inch Display and 1.5GHz Quad-Core CPU

Sony to Launch Xperia ZR with 4.6-Inch Display and 1.5GHz Quad-Core CPU

by Cosmin Vasile, April 26th, 2013
The smartphone will be powered by Google’s Jelly Bean platform
 

Galaxy S 4 Lands in India Tomorrow, Priced at Rs. 41,500 ($766 / €587)

The smartphone will provide users in the country with a premium experience on the go
by Ionut Arghire, April 26th, 2013
 
 

Download Twitter 2.2 for Mac OS X – Retina, New Composer, Multiple Accounts

“Twitter for Mac 2.2 includes several improvements we think you will love”
by Filip Truta, April 26th, 2013
Left 4 Dead 2 Arrives on Steam for Linux Next Week

Left 4 Dead 2 Arrives on Steam for Linux Next Week

by Silviu Stahie, April 26th, 2013
Valve is finally bringing one of its flagship titles to Linux
 

Polar Bears Held Hostage in Moscow

Picture shows one of the animals chained to an oil barrel
by Laura Sinpetru, April 26th, 2013
 

“Got 2 Grams for $40” Prank Goes Viral on Twitter

Check out parents' response to a tweet that suggests that their child is using drugs
by Raluca Anghel, April 26th, 2013
Calibre 0.9.28 Introduces Virtual Libraries

Calibre 0.9.28 Introduces Virtual Libraries

by Silviu Stahie, April 26th, 2013
The latest version of Calibre can be downloaded from Softpedia
 

You Can Use This Robot to Steal from Vending Machines

Stealing is bad of course, but that doesn't take away from the brilliance of the invention
by Sebastian Pop, April 26th, 2013
CISPA Is Pretty Much Dead for Now

CISPA Is Pretty Much Dead for Now

by Gabriela Vatu, April 26th, 2013
The bill has low chances of passing to the Senate in its current form
 

Toshiba Introduces the First Detachable Ultrabook

It's basically a mobile PC that, like tablets, has the core hardware behind the screen
by Sebastian Pop, April 26th, 2013
 

Hyundai Pulls, Apologizes for Suicide Ad [CNN]

Ad that’s already viral should have never come out, the company says
by Elena Gorgan, April 26th, 2013
Dog Spends 6 Days Trapped in a Car, Manages to Survive Without Food and Water

Dog Spends 6 Days Trapped in a Car, Manages to Survive Without Food and Water

by Laura Sinpetru, April 26th, 2013
When found, Zipper was both frightened and shaking