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About 60 articles found for 5 January 2013:
Green/Eco Blog
Dog Paints to Raise Funds for Domestic Violence Victims
Arbor managed to raise $200 for local shelters in Las Vegas, Nevada
by Laura Sinpetru, January 5th, 2013
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Michigan Rolls Out Tougher than Tough Dog Fighting Laws
Miley Cyrus Adopts a New Puppy
Oddiverse
Indoor Barbecue Poisons Four Children, Puts Them in the Hospital
The kids' grandmother wanted to use the barbecue to dry some clothes
by Laura Sinpetru, January 5th, 2013
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Stray Bullet Hits 10-Year-Old Girl in the Head, Kills Her
Women Attack, Beat Politician Accused of Rape in India – Video
Columns
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Weekend Reading: Looking Forward to 2013
Great new games and new consoles are going to appear in the next 12 months
by Andrei Dobra, January 5th, 2013
more on this topic
BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition Out on January 14 for PS3 and Xbox 360
DmC Devil May Cry Gets Impressive Cinematic Trailer
Spam Reports
Scam Alert: You’re the Lucky Winner of Gold Membership Status
A new variation of an old scheme is making the rounds
by Eduard Kovacs, January 5th, 2013
more on this topic
419 Scam Alert: Ex-Nigerian President’s Wife Promises Share from Swiss Money
419 Scam Alert: US Marine Wants Your Help to Invest Millions of Dollars
Green/Eco Blog
Cat Spends 8 Days in a Tree Before Falling 80 Feet to the Ground
Despite these hardships, the kitten finds itself in nearly perfect shape and mood
by Laura Sinpetru, January 5th, 2013
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Mercy Also Present in the 2012 Kardashian Christmas Card
Picture of the Day: Billboard Shows Weird Cat-Turkey Hybrid
How to Cheat at Rubik's Cube and Impress Partygoers with Your Mad Skills
by Lucian Parfeni, January 5th, 2013
The Rubik's cuve is awesome, but it does have the downside of having to solve it
Science Blog
Mac
Apple Adds Fusion Drive to 21.5” iMac Configurations
Combine the performance of Flash storage with the capacity of a hard drive
by Filip Truta, January 5th, 2013
more on this topic
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Is Now the Most Popular Mac Operating System
The “iPhone Mini” Will Deal the Final Blow to Samsung, Analyst Says
Concept Phones
Samsung Galaxy S4 Concept with Single Touch Sensor Instead of Buttons
The concept phone also proposes new S features from Samsung
by Ionut Arghire, January 5th, 2013
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New Nokia PureView Concept Phones: Lumia 928 and Lumia 828
Galaxy S IV to Unify Samsung’s Galaxy S and Note Series
Technology Blog
Lenovo Will Make All of Its Notebooks by the End of 2018
It won't call upon independent laptop manufacturers anymore
by Sebastian Pop, January 5th, 2013
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Intel Reveals Motherboard with Lucid Virtu MVP
Samsung Puts Full HD Screen on Their New Series 7 Notebooks
Internet Life
How to "Kill" Your Facebook Friends and Get Their Accounts Blocked (You Shouldn't Though)
It's relatively easy to memorialize the account of someone who's not actually dead
by Lucian Parfeni, January 5th, 2013
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Facebook’s Poke App Is a Snapchat Clone Built in Just 12 Days
How to Disable Ads in uTorrent - Guide
Rumours about mobile phones
HTC M7 to Feature Design Similarities with DROID DNA
The handset is expected to become available in Q1 2013
by Ionut Arghire, January 5th, 2013
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Oppo Find 5 to Prove Strong Rival for HTC’s Butterfly
Jelly Bean Now Loaded on 10.2% of All Active Android Devices
GTA IV Works Better with Wine 1.5.21
by Silviu Stahie, January 5th, 2013
The latest version of Wine can be downloaded from Softpedia
Open Source Software
Google News
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Why Google Is Right to Block Google Maps on Windows Phone 8
There's no "controversy" here and if there is, it's been going on for years
by Lucian Parfeni, January 5th, 2013
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RapidShare Adds Download Traffic Limits, 1GB for Non-Subscribers, Wants to Become Dropbox
Chrome Dominates in December, but IE Still Wins Out in 2012
Handhelds
Unlocked HTC Butterfly Now on Pre-Order in the US
The smartphone should become available by the end of January
by Ionut Arghire, January 5th, 2013
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Oppo Find 5 to Prove Strong Rival for HTC’s Butterfly
Jelly Bean Now Loaded on 10.2% of All Active Android Devices
Surface
Microsoft Urged to Change Surface with Windows 8 Pro Strategy
Resellers want to get the new tablet straight after launch
by Bogdan Popa, January 5th, 2013
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Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro Could Replace Laptops – Analyst
Microsoft Surface with Windows 8 Pro May Be Launched on January 29
iPhone
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iPhone 6 Running iOSX “Fusion” Operating System – Concept by Ciccaresedesign
Federico Ciccarese envisions a new iPhone borrowing design elements from the iPod nano
by Filip Truta, January 5th, 2013
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Musician Seduces Thief to Get iPhone Back
Download Glympse iOS 2.06 with Location Accuracy Pointer
Music, Film & TV Blog
New “Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 3D” Trailer: Don’t Eat the Candy
New red band clip shows more gore, humor, brotherly love
by Elena Gorgan, January 5th, 2013
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“Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters 3D” Gets Brand New Poster
Cate Blanchett in Talks for Role in Disney’s Cinderella
Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 Receiving Jelly Bean Update in the UK and India
by Cosmin Vasile, January 5th, 2013
The upgrade is pushed OTA (over the air), in stages
Mobile OS
Technology Blog
SuperTooth Prepares Disco Speaker for CES 2013
The Disco Twin and HD Voice speakers should be up for sale soon
by Sebastian Pop, January 5th, 2013
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Belkin Releases HD Bluetooth Music Receiver
Genius Releases USB-Powered Satellite Speakers
Security Blog
XSS Vulnerability in HostGator India Affects over One Million Websites
Security researcher Aarshit Mittal has analyzed the security issue
by Eduard Kovacs, January 5th, 2013
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Zynga Fixes XSS and SQL Injection Vulnerabilities on “With Friends” Website
XSS and Cookie Handling Vulnerabilities Identified on HTC Website
Celebrity News
Justin Bieber Breaks Up with Selena Gomez After Pre-New Year’s Eve Fight
The two lovebirds are off again, for good this time, insiders say
by Elena Gorgan, January 5th, 2013
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Justin Bieber Wants New Anti-Paparazzi Laws After Photographer’s Death
Most Annoying Songs of 2012
Music, Film & TV Blog
“Parade’s End” Teaser: Benedict Cumberbatch Is Coming to HBO
Network picks up mini-series for release in 2013, starting February 26
by Elena Gorgan, January 5th, 2013
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Watch: New “Broken City” Twitter Spot
“Star Trek Into Darkness” Extended Trailer: Captain Kirk Is in Trouble
iPhone
Musician Seduces Thief to Get iPhone Back
Nadav Nirenberg used the OKCupid dating service to lure the crook to his place
by Filip Truta, January 5th, 2013
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Stolen iPhone Photographs Woman’s Face, Sends Location Info
Clever iPhone App Snaps Photos of Thieves, But Also Good Samaritans
CES 2013: Harman Intros JBL Speaker Docks
by Sebastian Pop, January 5th, 2013
There will be both Bluetooth and Lightning-connected models
Technology Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
“Evil Dead” Remake Has Zero CGI, Says Director
Fede Alvarez says new horror film will be as real as films can be
by Elena Gorgan, January 5th, 2013
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“Evil Dead” Gets Second, Brand New Red Band Trailer
Red Band “Evil Dead” Trailer Is Out and Totally Gruesome
Science Blog
7.5-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Alaska's Coast, Tsunami Warnings Are Issued
The quake struck in the Pacific Ocean, just 100 km (62.13 miles) away from Alaska
by Laura Sinpetru, January 5th, 2013
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6.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Off California's Coast
China's 2008 Sichuan Earthquake Was Man-Made
Oddiverse Blog
Drunk Passenger Lands at JFK Taped to His Seat After Mid-Air Shenanigans – Photo
Fellow passengers do their best to prevent him from harming anyone, or himself
by Elena Gorgan, January 5th, 2013
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Infant in Womb Shown Holding Doctor's Hand During C-Section – Photo
Photobomb Viral Shot Features an Optical Illusion
Security Blog
Zero-Day Vulnerability Uncovered in Symantec’s PGP Whole Disk Encryption
The company plans to address the issue sometime in early February
by Eduard Kovacs, January 5th, 2013
more on this topic
CSRF Flaws Identified in Online SMS-Sending Services 160by2 and Way2SMS
Zynga Fixes XSS and SQL Injection Vulnerabilities on “With Friends” Website
Windows software reviews
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Get the Original Start Button on Windows 8
It reinstates native Start Button code from Windows 7
by Ionut Ilascu, January 5th, 2013
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Free Start Button for Windows 8
Free Windows 8 Start Button
Just One Trillion-Dollar Coin Might Rid the US of Its Economic Crisis
by Laura Sinpetru, January 5th, 2013
The idea sounds peculiar to say the least, yet it's quickly gaining popularity
Oddiverse Blog
Technology Blog
Bamboo Bluetooth Keyboard Launched by Impecca
Taking the idea of environmental friendliness to its logical conclusion
by Sebastian Pop, January 5th, 2013
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Rosewill's CES 2013 Plans: Cases, Peripherals and Pretty Lights
Roccat Releases a New Collection of Gaming Peripherals
Oddiverse Blog
Man Wears Custom Made Gold Shirt Weighing 3.5 Kg (7.7 Pounds) – Video
Datta Phuge thinks this will help him attract more women
by Elena Gorgan, January 5th, 2013
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Japan's Jiroemon Kimura Is Awarded the Title of World's Oldest Man Ever
Backflip Near Historical Monument Goes Wrong, Ends in Faceplant
Security Blog
DHS’s Study in the States Website Hacked by NullCrew
The hackers leaked some data to show that they have access to the site
by Eduard Kovacs, January 5th, 2013
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Hackers Dump 3,400 Accounts Allegedly Stolen from UK Ministry of Defence Site
Basque Country UNESCO Website Hacked by NullCrew
Celebrity News
Mel Gibson’s Dad Officially Divorced at 94
Hutton Gibson is now a free man, as divorce becomes final
by Elena Gorgan, January 5th, 2013
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Kris Humphries Is the Presumed Father of Kim Kardashian’s Baby
Jennie Garth Reveals Her 3 Tips to Feel Happy in 2013
Green
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Brigitte Bardot Will Take Russian Citizenship If France Kills Two Sick Elephants
The animals have tuberculosis, yet Brigitte Bardot thinks that is no reason to kill them
by Laura Sinpetru, January 5th, 2013
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Poisonous, Bright Pink Rhino Horns Might Discourage Poachers
600 Elite Soldiers Sent to Defend Cameroon from Poachers
Facebook Phishing: Security Team Has Suspended Your Page
by Eduard Kovacs, January 5th, 2013
Crooks are trying to trick users into handing over their passwords
Security Blog
Displays
CES 2013: Westinghouse TVs Compatible with Roku Streaming
The popular streaming sticks will be shipped with high-end 4K UHDTVs
by Sebastian Pop, January 5th, 2013
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85-Inch UHDTV 4K Panels Will Be Mass-Produced in 2013
110-Inch 4K TV, an Ambitious Westinghouse Project Bound for CES 2013
Mobile World
Nokia Lumia 920 Due to Arrive at Clove UK on January 8
Only the red and black colors will be available for purchase
by Cosmin Vasile, January 5th, 2013
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Nokia Lumia 920 Selling Out Everywhere: High Demand or Just Short Supply?
2.5 Million Nokia Lumia 920 Units Ordered in First 20 Days, Expectations Exceeded
Music, Film & TV Blog
New Anna Faris Role: Sober Mom in CBS’ “Mom” Pilot
The new show is produced and written by Chuck Lorre
by Elena Gorgan, January 5th, 2013
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Justin Bieber in Talks to Get His Own ABC Sitcom
“Two and a Half Men” Is “Filth” Because It’s Satan’s Work, Says Angus T. Jones
Security Fixes and Improvements
Dutch Government Publishes Guidelines for Responsible Vulnerability Disclosure
Both researchers and the affected organization have a social responsibility
by Eduard Kovacs, January 5th, 2013
more on this topic
CSRF Flaws Identified in Online SMS-Sending Services 160by2 and Way2SMS
Zynga Fixes XSS and SQL Injection Vulnerabilities on “With Friends” Website
Open Source Software
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KDE 4.10 RC2 Features a New Screen Locker, Download Now
Many other features have been implemented in this version
by Silviu Stahie, January 5th, 2013
more on this topic
Advanced Comic Book Format 0.95 Improves Brightness and Contrast
Bodhi 2.2.0 Distro Is Based on the E17 Desktop Environment
Rosewill's CES 2013 Plans: Cases, Peripherals and Pretty Lights
by Sebastian Pop, January 5th, 2013
Naturally, the company isn't about to pass up on the chance given by the trade show
Cases & Cooling
Oddiverse Blog
National Newspapers of Ireland Wants You to Pay to Link to Their Online Stories
NNI claims linking back to one of its e-zines is copyright infringement
by Elena Gorgan, January 5th, 2013
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In Germany, You Can’t Throw “End of the World” Parties Anymore
New China Family Law Forces Grown-Up Children to Visit Senior Parents
Technology & Gadgets
USPTO Meeting Developers to Discuss Software Patents
The patent system isn't likely to get fixed, but one problem could finally be resolved
by Sebastian Pop, January 5th, 2013
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Apple "Pinch to Zoom" Patent Ruled Invalid, Samsung Closer to Total War Reset
Airbags for Portable Devices, Amazon CEO's Latest Idea
Celebrity News
Naomi Campbell Brutally Mugged in Paris
Model was attacked in the street, is now in a wheelchair
by Elena Gorgan, January 5th, 2013
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Katt Williams Arrested After Seattle Bar Brawl
Katt Williams Slaps Target Employee – Video
Security Blog
Indian Government Wiretaps 10,000 Phones, 1,300 Emails over Three Months
460 of them were made on the grounds of threat to public safety and public emergency
by Eduard Kovacs, January 5th, 2013
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US Army Databases Hacked, Details of 36,000 Individuals Stolen
HP: We Haven’t Sold Tracking Technology to Syria, but Our Partners May Have
Mobile Apps
SwiftKey Flow Beta Updated with Battery and Performance Improvements
The latest update also fixes some critical issues and memory leaks
by Cosmin Vasile, January 5th, 2013
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SwiftKey Flow Beta Arrives on Android
SwiftKey Updated to 3.1 on Android Phones and Tablets
3 Die Following Plane Crash in Florida
by Laura Sinpetru, January 5th, 2013
The pilot lost control of the aircraft, crashed into a house
Oddiverse
Mobile OS
ASUS PadFone 2 Tastes Update 10.4.9.6, Full ROM Available for Download
The new firmware release brings along a nice range of enhancements
by Ionut Arghire, January 5th, 2013
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Galaxy R Tastes Ice Cream Sandwich in India
Sony Xperia Z SO-02E Receives GCF Approval
Games
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Beats FIFA 13 as the Best Selling Game of 2012 in the UK
The shooter also beats Assassin's Creed 3, Halo 4, or Hitman: Absolution
by Andrei Dobra, January 5th, 2013
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Gets United Kingdom Number One
Halo 4, Assassin’s Creed III and Black Ops 2 Get Cuts at GameStop Until Saturday
Mobile Apps
Google Maps No Longer Accessible to Windows Phone Users
Google appears to have blocked IE Mobile's access to the service
by Ionut Arghire, January 5th, 2013
more on this topic
Nokia Updates accessories, Panorama and Ringtone Maker WP8 Apps
Nokia’s Best 2012 Phones: Lumia 900, Lumia 920 and 808 PureView
Internet Life
Facebook's Still More Popular on iOS, but Android Is Going to Be Huge
Facebook's future is mobile, but it's not going to be easy
by Lucian Parfeni, January 5th, 2013
more on this topic
Facebook’s Poke App Is a Snapchat Clone Built in Just 12 Days
Lazy Flaws Let You Save Any "Private" Snapchat or Facebook Poke Video
Oddiverse
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Pilot Gets Suspended After He Fails a Simple Alcohol Test
This 48-year-old pilot had one too many drink, yet believed he was fit to fly a plane
by Laura Sinpetru, January 5th, 2013
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Drunk Women on Plane Force Landing by Throwing a Fit
Watch: Life-Size Superman Plane Flies over the Beach
Curiosity Spots Mysterious Shiny Object on Mars, This One Didn't Just Fall Off
by Lucian Parfeni, January 5th, 2013
Curiosity is on the move again, looking for a place to stick its rock drill in
Science Blog
Rumours about mobile phones
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HTC M7 Specs Sheet Leaks Ahead of CES 2013, Might Not Be Final
The smartphone will ship with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean platform onboard
by Cosmin Vasile, January 5th, 2013
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HTC M7 Concept Rendering Emerges
HTC M7 with 5-Inch Display and Quad-Core CPU Pegged for Q1 2013 Release
Science Blog
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Massive Recent Sun Eruption Could Engulf 20 Earths and Have Room to Spare - Video
The sun is nearing the height of its 11-year activity cycle
by Lucian Parfeni, January 5th, 2013
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Toutatis: 3-Mile-Wide Asteroid Comes Stunningly Close to Earth
The World Will Not End – Top 5 Debunked Mayan Apocalypse Myths
Games
BioShock: Ultimate Rapture Edition Out on January 14 for PS3 and Xbox 360
Experience both BioShock 1 and 2 plus all their DLC ahead of Infinite's release
by Andrei Dobra, January 5th, 2013
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Columbia and Rapture Offer Different Versions of the Truth
BioShock Infinite Isn't Just About Pleasing BioShock 1 Fans
Windows
Windows 8 Is “Well Behind” Windows 7 – Analyst
Yet another report emphasizing that Windows 8 isn’t selling well right now
by Bogdan Popa, January 5th, 2013
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Office 2013 May Have the Same Fate as Windows 8
Microsoft to Patch All Windows Versions Next Week
Handhelds
Sony Xperia Z SO-02E Receives GCF Approval
The phone is expected to land on shelves at NTT DoCoMo in Japan
by Ionut Arghire, January 5th, 2013
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Sony Sets CES 2013 Press Event for January 7 at 16:30PM
Sony Xperia Z to Cost Around $650 at Launch
New Lightning Costume for Final Fantasy XIII Shows Divine Mission
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 5th, 2013
Fans will be able to customize them all as the game progresses
Games
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