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About 54 articles found for 7 July 2012:
4G
Verizon Enhances Its 4G LTE Network in New York Area
The carrier activated new cell sites, expanding the available coverage
by Ionut Arghire, July 7th, 2012
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Motorola RAZR HD / DROID RAZR HD Spotted in More Benchmarks
Motorola XT905 UAProf Emerges
Columns
hot
Weekend Reading: Oversaturating the Dungeon Crawler Genre
Games might be getting tired of Diablo 3, Torchlight II, Krater, or Path of Exile
by Andrei Dobra, July 7th, 2012
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Diablo 3 Doesn’t Have Satisfying End-Game Content, Blizzard Admits
Blizzard Wants Diablo 3 Players to Choose How It Changes Magic Find Mechanic
Columns
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Weekend Reading: Create More Games About Disappointment
Gamers have been empowered by video games for too long
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 7th, 2012
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Amazon Summer Sale Brings Massive Discounts to Big Games
Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Update Brings New Gear, Nerfs Tactical Cloak
Internet Life
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Facebook, Twitter, Gmail Will Be Built into Firefox
Mozilla's browser is about to become a lot more social
by Lucian Parfeni, July 7th, 2012
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Share to Twitter, Facebook, Gmail Directly from Firefox with the New Firefox Share Alpha
A Button to Share Any Page on the Web with Mozilla Labs F1 for Firefox
Mobile World
Affordable HTC Desire C Coming Soon to Rogers
No details on the phone's availability or pricing options yet
by Cosmin Vasile, July 7th, 2012
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Dual-SIM HTC Desire V Goes on Sale in India, Priced at 385 USD (305 EUR)
Dual-SIM HTC Desire V and Desire VC with Android 4.0 ICS Officially Announced
iOS 6 Features: Safari with iCloud Tabs
by Filip Truta, July 7th, 2012
Offline reading lists, photo uploads, and full screen view, all coming this fall
iWorld
iPad
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iPad mini Machined in China, Assembled in Brazil [Macotakara]
Apple seems poised to kill off all competition, as rumored
by Filip Truta, July 7th, 2012
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Yes, the iPad 4 Is Smaller and Apple Has Ordered Mass Production [WSJ]
The iPad mini Is Real, Coming This Fall [Bloomberg]
Mobile World
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) and (7.0) Now Available in Canada
Both slates can be purchased for $349 CAD and $249 CAD, respectively
by Cosmin Vasile, July 7th, 2012
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Bell Canada Confirms Android 4.0 ICS Upgrade for 7 Devices in Q2/Q3 2012
Bell Updates Android 4.0 ICS Upgrade Schedule, Galaxy Note Confirmed for July 16
Handhelds
Xperia S, P and sola Arrive in the US Unlocked
All three are available through third-party retailers
by Ionut Arghire, July 7th, 2012
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New Sony Xperia GX Promo Videos Emerge (Updated)
Sony Xperia acro S Receives GCF Approvals
Internet Life
Torque Adds a BitTorrent Client to Your Browser or Web App
BitTorrent introduced a project which leverages BitTorrent functionality via JavaScript
by Lucian Parfeni, July 7th, 2012
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More Indian ISPs Block Torrent Sites, Dailymotion, Even Xmarks
KickAssTorrents to Be Blocked in Italy
Apple
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Apple Pulls Products from EPEAT
Registry will no longer consider Apple goods for environmental rating
by Filip Truta, July 7th, 2012
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Apple Updates Remote App Documentation for iPhone, iPad
Apple, This Week's Editor's Choice Is a Flop [Mac App Store]
BlackBerry App World Tops 3 Billion Downloads
by Cosmin Vasile, July 7th, 2012
The application store has more then 90,000 apps for sale
Mobile Apps
Internet Life
Twitter's "Revolutionary" New Search Is an Upgrade to "Somewhat Usable"
Magical features like the ability to search within your feed have been added
by Lucian Parfeni, July 7th, 2012
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Find Out What Twitter Is Saying About England's EURO 2012 Team
Twitter Details the Technology Behind Spelling Suggestions
Windows
Windows 8 RTM to Go Up to Build 8506
The currently available Release Preview features Build 8400
by Ionut Arghire, July 7th, 2012
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Upgrades from Pre-Release Flavors of Windows 8 Possible Too
Microsoft to Remove Desktop Gadgets from Windows 8
Science Blog
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Sun Produces Impressive, X-Class Solar Flare
The event originated from a highly-active sunspot
by Tudor Vieru, July 7th, 2012
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Fourth of July Fireworks on the Sun [Photo]
Large Solar Flare Detected on July 2
Space
Curiosity Will Reach Mars Within a Month
The spacecraft is keeping true on its course through space
by Tudor Vieru, July 7th, 2012
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MSL Rover Replica Takes a Test Drive
Making Rovers Independent of Human Commands
Yahoo News
Yahoo and Facebook Put Down the Guns, Are Now “Closer” Than Ever
The patent lawsuits have been dropped and a tighter ad deal has been worked out
by Lucian Parfeni, July 7th, 2012
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Chrome OS 20 Dev Update Brings Support for Bluetooth Mice and Keyboards
Get Ready for the World IPv6 Launch as Major Websites Flip the Switch
ADATA Experiences Good Things in June 2012
by Sebastian Pop, July 7th, 2012
Revenues rise both sequentially and year-over-year
Technology Blog
Space
Project 1640 Observes Exoplanetary Orbits from the Ground
The advanced telescope imaging system was turned on last month
by Tudor Vieru, July 7th, 2012
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A Quick Look at the NASA FINESSE Spacecraft
Gravitational Influences Reveal New Exoplanet
Energy
The Next Five Years Might Bring Us 40% More Renewable Power
New studies by IEA indicate a growing tendency of investing in green energy sources
by Laura Sinpetru, July 7th, 2012
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Students Build Wooden Electric Car [VIDEO]
Biofuel Companies Chase the People of Guatemala Off Their Lands
Technology Blog
Compal Notebook Shipments to Grow by 50% in the Second Half of the Year
ASUS and Samsung might increase orders while Dell is waiting for 2013
by Sebastian Pop, July 7th, 2012
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Acer Brings the Second AMD Trinity Tablet
Here Is Where Laptop Sales Will Grow the Most This Year
Security Blog
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Anonymous Defaces Website of the Presidency of Paraguay
The hackers have left a message for the country's government
by Eduard Kovacs, July 7th, 2012
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Torrent Sites Receive “We Are Anonymous” Messages Instead of Piracy Notices
Hackers Leak over 200,000 Account Details in ProjectDragonFly
Science Blog
US Wildfires Boost Aerosol Levels (Photo)
NASA satellites monitor the effects of these natural calamities
by Tudor Vieru, July 7th, 2012
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Little Ice Age Was Caused by Volcanic Eruptions
New Evidence to Support the Gaia Theory
Mozilla Stops Thunderbird Development, Will Only Get Stability and Security Fixes
by Lucian Parfeni, July 7th, 2012
The email desktop client is going the way of the Dodo
Internet Life
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Handhelds
Galaxy S III with a Protected Bootloader at Verizon
The handset comes with an unlocked bootloader at other carriers in the US
by Ionut Arghire, July 7th, 2012
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Samsung Galaxy S III Now Available in AT&T’s Stores
New Galaxy S III Update Adds Brightness Toggle to Notification Area
Security Blog
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Authorities Disrupt the Activities of Bulgaria’s Most Powerful Hacker Group
The Cyber Warrior Invasion is accused of hacking into more than 500 websites worldwide
by Eduard Kovacs, July 7th, 2012
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UGNazi Hacker Cosmo Arrested After WHMCS Breach
12 Anonymous Romania Members Arrested by Police
Travel & Transportation
Students Build Wooden Electric Car [VIDEO]
Shell's Eco-Marathon in Asia presents the world with greener than expected EV
by Laura Sinpetru, July 7th, 2012
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Citroen Berlingo EV Successfully Completes 38 Days Journey [VIDEO]
Nissan LEAF Breaks Record for Driving in Reverse [VIDEO]
Space
Suomi NPP Is Now Broadcasting Live Data
Its advanced communications antenna has recently been turned on
by Tudor Vieru, July 7th, 2012
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NPP Satellite Renamed After Verner E. Suomi
Advanced Tool for Weather Forecasting Turned On Aboard NPP
Technology Blog
Robot Mind-Controlled for a Walk from Halfway Across the World (Video)
A robot in France is controlled from a laboratory in Israel
by Sebastian Pop, July 7th, 2012
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New Robot Enlisted for Fukushima Nuclear Cleanup Efforts
A Slice of Weird: Troller Robot Curls Up and Rolls Around
Hacker C0mrade Leaks 6 GB of Data from Various Companies Worldwide
by Eduard Kovacs, July 7th, 2012
Firms such as Citibank, Serco, Marathon Technologies and Pfitzer are named
Data Breaches
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Nano-Biotechnology
Bacteria Studies Help Improve Solar Conversion Efficiency
Researchers turn to nature for inspiring progress in this field
by Tudor Vieru, July 7th, 2012
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Stacking Graphene Makes It More Slippery
Advanced Metamaterials Absorb Light with Great Efficiency
Laptops
Toshiba 21:9 Ultrabook Has 1,792 x 768 Display (Video)
This is one mobile notebook that goes beyond high-end, in a sense
by Sebastian Pop, July 7th, 2012
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Ultrabooks Might Be Banned from the US Due to Apple Patent
TOSHIBA Won’t Build Enterprise Hybrid HDDs
Green/Eco Blog
Scottish Zoo Shows Off Its New Grey Wolf Pups
The quintuplets begin to investigate their enclosure
by Laura Sinpetru, July 7th, 2012
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Guinness Declares Saltwater Crocodile the Largest in Captivity
Sumatran Rhino Baby Born in an Indonesian Sanctuary
General Business
Microsoft Is Gearing Up for Worldwide Partner Conference Next Week
Hardware and software partners will gather to learn of Microsoft's plans for next year
by Ionut Arghire, July 7th, 2012
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No Windows Home Server Edition Moving Forth
Nine Security Bulletins in Microsoft’s July 2012 Update
Science Blog
Unbelievable Gas Sphere Produced by Dying Star [Photo]
Usually, stars create more irregular shapes as they end their burning cycle
by Tudor Vieru, July 7th, 2012
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Heavy-Ion Nuclear Fusion Brought One Step Closer to Reality
Obstacle to Developing Nuclear Fusion Possibly Eliminated
Concluding Remarks on Whales and Dolphins Conservation
by Laura Sinpetru, July 7th, 2012
As the 64th IWC meeting comes to an end, marine mammals can feel a bit safer
Green
Laptops
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ASUS Zenbook Ultrabooks Have Display Problems (Video)
The issue, known as “light bleeding,” is not easy to ignore at all
by Sebastian Pop, July 7th, 2012
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Intel UltraBook and Tablet Buyers Get Worldwide WiFi Internet Access
Three ASUS ZenBooks with SSD Plus HDD Coming in June
Windows Software
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Download Peru Theme for Windows 7
Enjoy high-res images of landscapes, ruins, animals and more
by Ionut Arghire, July 7th, 2012
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Download Captured Moments Theme for Windows 7
Futuristic Fractals and Southwest Sandstone Themes Released for Windows 7
Green/Eco Blog
Climate Change Skeptics Now Given Strong Evidence
350.org unveils ice sculpture in Washington and makes people watch it melt
by Laura Sinpetru, July 7th, 2012
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Scientists Analyze the Link Between Wildfires and Global Warming
Small-Scale Volcanic Eruptions Might Help Fight Back Global Warming
Security Fixes and Improvements
hot
Cyberoam on DPI Device Vulnerability: Traffic Interception Is Not Possible
The company has explained the technology it uses for the HTTPS Deep Scan Inspection
by Eduard Kovacs, July 7th, 2012
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Vulnerability in Cyberoam DPI Devices Allows Traffic Interception
Blackhole Exploit Kit Versions Found to Include XML Core Services Flaw
Technology & Gadgets
Globalfoundries In a Rush to Speed up 28nm Production (Video)
It will make the best of its advantages, though it won't catch up to TSMC
by Sebastian Pop, July 7th, 2012
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NVIDIA and AMD May Have to Deal with 28nm Shortages All Year
Globalfoundries Wants to Become Top Foundry
Japanese People File Lawsuit Against Nuclear Power
by Laura Sinpetru, July 7th, 2012
Some of Japan's citizens take their nuclear-friendly government to court
Energy
Mobile Apps
Grab the Official London 2012 Results App for Android
It will deliver results, live updates, schedules and other info on the games
by Ionut Arghire, July 7th, 2012
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Motorola DOUBLE V (XT626) Lands in South Korea
LG Optimus Vu 2 Spotted in User Agent Profiles
Mobile World
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New Android Virus Discovered in China Affects Over 100,000 Devices
Users are advised to download a mobile security application
by Cosmin Vasile, July 7th, 2012
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New Android Virus Records Phone Conversations
McAfee Releases Mobile Security 2.0 for Android, BlackBerry and Symbian Devices
Handhelds
Galaxy S III Exploded Due to an External Source, Samsung Says
Fire Investigations UK (FIUK) determined that an external source caused the damage
by Ionut Arghire, July 7th, 2012
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T-Mobile Preps BOGO Deal for Samsung 4G Smartphones
Samsung Galaxy S III Now Available in AT&T’s Stores
Games
Funcom Defends Subscription Model for The Secret World
Gamers need to pay in order to get quality content
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 7th, 2012
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007 Legends Will Feature On Her Majesty’s Secret Service Chapter
Splinter Cell: Blacklist Shows Action Adventure Renaissance
Games
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Grand Theft Auto V Might Arrive This Year But It Won't Help the Industry
Analysts predict not even GTA V will be able to turn sales around
by Andrei Dobra, July 7th, 2012
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Grand Theft Auto V’s List of Vehicles Found in Max Payne 3 Source Files
Rockstar and GTA V Won’t Be Present at E3 2012, Report Says
BioWare Attends Comic-Con 2012, Brings New Mass Effect 3 DLC
by Andrei Dobra, July 7th, 2012
Fans of the developer will have plenty of changes to meet up with members of the studio
Games
Video
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Gigabyte AMD “Tahiti 2” Overclocking Monster Pictured
The famous WindForce 5X cooling system is going to be paired up with AMD’s GPUs too
by Constantin Murariu, July 7th, 2012
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Iiyama Presents 27” FullHD VA Panel 24-Bit WLED ECO Professional Monitor – Part 1
Gainward Prepares Overclocked GeForce GTX 670 Video Card Using GTX 680 PCB
Technology Blog
Inno3D Prepares HerculeZ 3000 4GB GeForce GTX 680 Video Card
This is a powerful “Kepler”-based card with a 10-phase current control circuit
by Constantin Murariu, July 7th, 2012
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Nexus 7 Costs $184 to Make
Gigabyte Shows World’s First Dual-Port Thunderbolt Mainboard
Displays
Iiyama Presents 27” FullHD VA Panel 24-Bit WLED ECO Professional Monitor – Part 4
A detailed description of professional display technologies used
by Constantin Murariu, July 7th, 2012
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Nexus 7 Costs $184 to Make
Gainward Prepares Overclocked GeForce GTX 670 Video Card Using GTX 680 PCB
Handhelds
Motorola DOUBLE V (XT626) Lands in South Korea
The phone runs under Android, offers both iDEN and 3G capabilities
by Iulia Ivan, July 7th, 2012
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Motorola RAZR HD / DROID RAZR HD Spotted in More Benchmarks
Motorola XT905 UAProf Emerges
Displays
Iiyama Presents 27” FullHD VA Panel 24-Bit WLED ECO Professional Monitor – Part 3
A detailed description of professional display technologies used
by Constantin Murariu, July 7th, 2012
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Silicon Power Announces Ultima U03 USB Flash Drives
Rosewill Introduces Platinum Certified Line of PSUs with 94% Efficiency
LifeWatch Launches World’s First Healthcare Android Smartphone
by Cosmin Vasile, July 7th, 2012
The device is powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread platform
Mobile World
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