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About 132 articles found for 30 September 2014:

Minecraft: Xbox One Edition Launches in Stores on November 18

Minecraft: Xbox One Edition Launches in Stores on November 18

by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 30th, 2014
Gamers can also choose to update the Xbox 360 version
 

Salt Used to Make Alcohol Droplets Navigate a Maze on Their Own

Researchers say such moving droplets could one day be used to deliver medicine to very specific targets
by Laura Sinpetru, September 30th, 2014
 

Mars' Grand Canyon Was Once Home to Massive Glaciers, Evidence Indicates

Scientists believe to have found first ever mineralogical evidence of long-lost glaciers in Mars' Grand Canyon
by Laura Sinpetru, September 30th, 2014
 

$28M (€22M) to Be Invested in Fitting 24 Schools in NY with Solar Panels

This round of investments in green energy was announced by New York City's Mayor Bill de Blasio this past September 29
by Laura Sinpetru, September 30th, 2014
 

Yes, William Shatner Will Be in “Star Trek 3:” “I’m Very Excited About the Film”

Captain Kirk will be reunited with Spock for the first time since 2009, J.J. Abrams made Shatner’s cameo possible
by Elena Gorgan, September 30th, 2014
Typing on iOS 8 Remains Nightmarish for Some

Typing on iOS 8 Remains Nightmarish for Some

by Filip Truta, September 30th, 2014
iPhone 6 might fix this problem once and for all
 

Introducing The Hibernator, the Breakfast That Packs 8,000 Calories

For those utterly clueless about diets and nutrition, 8,000 calories represent 4 times the daily recommended intake
by Laura Sinpetru, September 30th, 2014
 

Duo Tries to Smuggle over 25,000 Nappies, Gets Arrested

The smugglers were taken into custody by police officers in northern Sweden, will likely spend some time behind bars
by Laura Sinpetru, September 30th, 2014
Anthony Anderson Lost 47 Lbs (21.3 Kg) by Switching to Plant-Based Diet

Anthony Anderson Lost 47 Lbs (21.3 Kg) by Switching to Plant-Based Diet

by Elena Gorgan, September 30th, 2014
“This is what I’m supposed to look like,” actor says
UMPlayer – An Intuitive Media Player

UMPlayer – An Intuitive Media Player

by Ana Marculescu, September 30th, 2014
Play video and audio files, load the content of VCDs and DVDs, access various radio stations and download subtitles
 

Blizzard Wants to Make World of Warcraft Easier to Watch as an eSport

The game is drawing much fewer spectators than other, more specialized competitive titles in the company's portfolio
by Radu Haulica, September 30th, 2014
Cooler Master Launches Low-Cost Silent Universal CPU/APU Cooler

Cooler Master Launches Low-Cost Silent Universal CPU/APU Cooler

by Sebastian Pop, September 30th, 2014
It uses Continuous Direct Contact heatpipe technology
 

Reflex Video Shows Exciting First-Person Shooter Movement Skills

The Kickstarter project aims to bring back the glory days of arena shooters – Quake, Unreal Tournament, the likes
by Radu Haulica, September 30th, 2014
 

German Mag Bends iPhone, Apple Pulls Their Accreditation

Computer Bild feels the wrath of Apple's PR department
by Filip Truta, September 30th, 2014
Driveclub PS4 Racer Gets List of Supported Steering Wheels, Details

Driveclub PS4 Racer Gets List of Supported Steering Wheels, Details

by Andrei Dobra, September 30th, 2014
Select Thrustmaster and Evo peripherals work with the game
 

Upgrades from XP, 7 to Windows 9 Must Go Flawlessly, Analyst Says

Microsoft is working on ways to make it easier for users to switch to Windows 9 from previous Windows versions
by Bogdan Popa, September 30th, 2014
Asprox Botnet Malware Sent Through Fake Viber Email Notification

Asprox Botnet Malware Sent Through Fake Viber Email Notification

by Ionut Ilascu, September 30th, 2014
Operators take precautions to escape security researchers
 

This Guy Grows Pumpkins That Look like Frankenstein’s Monster

Halloween might be weeks away, but this does not mean folks aren't already getting ready for this celebration
by Laura Sinpetru, September 30th, 2014
CloudFlare Gives over 2 Million Customers the Present of SSL

CloudFlare Gives over 2 Million Customers the Present of SSL

by Gabriela Vatu, September 30th, 2014
There are now at least 2 million additional encrypted sites
Android Lemon Meringue Pie Caught on Bug Report Video

Android Lemon Meringue Pie Caught on Bug Report Video

by Cosmin Vasile, September 30th, 2014
The new version seems to be several days old
 

9-Pound (4-Kilogram) Hairball Pulled from 18-Year-Old Girl's Stomach

The massive hairball was making it impossible for the girl to eat or drink anything, would have killed her eventually
by Laura Sinpetru, September 30th, 2014
 

Best Anti-Virus Solutions for Windows 7 SP1 Revealed

Bitdefender continues to lead the pack with maximum score
by Bogdan Popa, September 30th, 2014
Musique for Linux Review – A Minimalistic Player for You and Your Music

Musique for Linux Review – A Minimalistic Player for You and Your Music

by Silviu Stahie, September 30th, 2014
If you just want to listen to music and do nothing else, then you should look no further than this simple player
 

Microsoft: Windows Phone 8.1 Adoption Is Growing

Redmond claims that users upgrade their smartphones to WP8.1
by Bogdan Popa, September 30th, 2014
ASUS VivoTab 8 Tablet with Windows 8.1 with Bing Drops in October for $199 / €156

ASUS VivoTab 8 Tablet with Windows 8.1 with Bing Drops in October for $199 / €156

by Alexandra Arici, September 30th, 2014
The tablet doesn’t take advantage of a Wacom pen
 

Variant of Upatre Malware Dropper Seen in Bank Emails

Initially, only one engine on VirusTotal detected the threat
by Ionut Ilascu, September 30th, 2014
 

It’s a Weak Spot: iPhone 6 Bending Explained

There's a metal reinforcement that's not well designed
by Filip Truta, September 30th, 2014
 

Infamous: First Light Review (PS4)

Can the standalone expansion deliver a neon-lit hit?
by Andrei Dobra, September 30th, 2014
 

BlackBerry Will Announce a New “Unconventional” Smartphone at MWC 2015 Reuters

A slider with QWERTY keyboard and retractable cover may be the next device launched by the Canadian company
by Cosmin Vasile, September 30th, 2014
eBay and PayPal to Split in Two Different Companies in 2015

eBay and PayPal to Split in Two Different Companies in 2015

by Gabriela Vatu, September 30th, 2014
Next year, the companies will start operating individually
 

Microsoft Renames Windows Phone Bing Apps to MSN

The company has rolled out an update for all Bing apps
by Bogdan Popa, September 30th, 2014
 

The World Lost over 50% of Its Wildlife Between 1970 and 2010

New WWF report paints a bleak picture of how the world's biodiversity transformed over the course of just a few decades
by Laura Sinpetru, September 30th, 2014
Dual-Band Wi-Fi Adapter from TP-Link Moves at 1,200 Mbps

Dual-Band Wi-Fi Adapter from TP-Link Moves at 1,200 Mbps

by Sebastian Pop, September 30th, 2014
It could very well work faster than your actual PC
 

Calibre for Linux Review – The Best App for Anything Related to eBooks

Editing, viewing, and downloading eBooks are just a few of the features that are provided by Calibre
by Silviu Stahie, September 30th, 2014
Windows Phone 8.1 Now Installed on 39% of WP Smartphones

Windows Phone 8.1 Now Installed on 39% of WP Smartphones

by Bogdan Popa, September 30th, 2014
Stats show that Windows Phone 8.1 adoption is growing
 

Photo of the Day: Cloud Over the Pacific Is a Perfect Circle

The photo was taken by NASA's Terra satellite earlier this month, made it online just a few days ago
by Laura Sinpetru, September 30th, 2014
Out for Baguettes? Go See the Apple Watch on Display at Colette

Out for Baguettes? Go See the Apple Watch on Display at Colette

by Filip Truta, September 30th, 2014
Catch your first glimpse of the Apple smartwatch
 

Watch: Why Beer Sometimes Smells and Tastes like a Skunk's Behind

Science video explains the chemical reactions behind a phenomenon commonly referred to as beer skunking
by Laura Sinpetru, September 30th, 2014
 

Walmart Is Blaming Tracy Morgan for Accident, He Should Have Buckled Up

The actor would have been fine if he had been wearing his seatbelt, says the retail store giant in their legal documents
by Dragos Rusu, September 30th, 2014
 

Dying Light Gameplay Video Details Cooperative Multiplayer and PvP

The upcoming first-person survival game has a strong focus on parkour and melee combat, and emphasizes multiplayer
by Radu Haulica, September 30th, 2014
Windows 9 to Come with Real-Time Telemetry System Codenamed Asimov

Windows 9 to Come with Real-Time Telemetry System Codenamed Asimov

by Bogdan Popa, September 30th, 2014
Microsoft will unveil Asimov later today
 

Mozilla Could End Up Integrating Tor into Firefox for Added Privacy

The ultimate privacy tool could end up one button away for Firefox users, keeping away the prying eyes of the NSA
by Gabriela Vatu, September 30th, 2014
iOS 8.1: New iPads Are Coming, Fresh Credit Card Options for Apple Pay

iOS 8.1: New iPads Are Coming, Fresh Credit Card Options for Apple Pay

by Filip Truta, September 30th, 2014
Apple changes Privacy Policy and Apple Pay documentation
Executive Order 12333 Redefines Words, Authorizes Mass Surveillance

Executive Order 12333 Redefines Words, Authorizes Mass Surveillance

by Gabriela Vatu, September 30th, 2014
"Collection" means something else for spy agencies
 

Sunset Overdrive Video Details Combo Counter, Style Meter, and Why They Matter

The thid-person shooter offers a mix of crazy, hi-octane action, and demands stylish execution on your part
by Radu Haulica, September 30th, 2014
 

New Windows 9 Screenshots Leak Ahead of Preview Launch

Photos show new feedback options in Windows 9 preview
by Bogdan Popa, September 30th, 2014
Chromebooks Users Can Now Run Photoshop on Their Notebooks, but There’s a Catch

Chromebooks Users Can Now Run Photoshop on Their Notebooks, but There’s a Catch

by Alexandra Arici, September 30th, 2014
Adobe expands availability of Photoshop to Chromebooks
 

AMD Radeon R9 380X Pirate Islands Graphics Card Becomes the First Based on 20nm

R9 380X "Fiji" will precede the flagship 390X "Bermuda" GPU by a fairly long amount of time, as could Treasure Island
by Sebastian Pop, September 30th, 2014
 

This 2,000-Year-Old Mummy's Brain Left Imprints on the Inside of His Skull

Researchers say the imprints were created by the blood vessels delivering oxygen and nutrients to the mummy's brain
by Laura Sinpetru, September 30th, 2014
 

Windows 9 Event Kick Off Times

Check out when the Windows 9 preview unveiling takes place in your time zone, but a live streaming won't be offered
by Bogdan Popa, September 30th, 2014
Dragon Age: Inquisition Trailer Compresses Character Creation into 3-Minute Feature

Dragon Age: Inquisition Trailer Compresses Character Creation into 3-Minute Feature

by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 30th, 2014
Gamers can create a Qunari protagonist if they wish
 

Apple Officially Confirms iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Launch Date for China

Handsets to be sold through Apple stores, resellers, and retail stores through all three major carriers
by Filip Truta, September 30th, 2014
 

Patient Suspect of Ebola Admitted into Strict Isolation at Hospital in Texas, US

The Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas admitted the unidentified patient this past Monday, diagnosis is pending
by Laura Sinpetru, September 30th, 2014
14nm Intel Broadwell-U CPUs Coming in January 2015, Fourteen Notebook Chips – Gallery

14nm Intel Broadwell-U CPUs Coming in January 2015, Fourteen Notebook Chips – Gallery

by Sebastian Pop, September 30th, 2014
The Broadwell-U chip series will come forth at CES
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Windows 9 Preview Launch Day: What to Expect

Microsoft will present the first preview of Windows 9 today
by Bogdan Popa, September 30th, 2014
Download Now Nintendo Wii U Firmware Update 5.2.0 to Get Folders

Download Now Nintendo Wii U Firmware Update 5.2.0 to Get Folders

by Andrei Dobra, September 30th, 2014
Wii U owners can get the fresh software by going online