243 articles found
SEGA’s highly-acclaimed Kingdom Conquest II title for Android smartphones and tablets has just received an update that brings important features and tweaks.
It appears that developers have listened to feedback and have fixed lots of issues experienced by players. Some important improvements to the game’s... |
8 February 2013
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Publisher Activision Blizzard says that 2012 has witnessed the best financial performance of its history, with net revenue that reached 4.86 billion dollars (3.94 billion Euro) for the 12 months that ended on December 31st. Bobby Kotick, the chief executive officer at Activision, is quoted by VG247 as saying that, &l... |
8 February 2013
21:31 GMT |
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Microsoft is still struggling to convince developers to create apps for the newly released Windows 8 operating system, but in case you’re not sure whether this is the right job for you, here’s something that may grab your attention.
Telerik, a company that is trying to assist developers in their first st... |
8 February 2013
21:31 GMT |
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OneLouder Apps, creator of TweetCaster application for Android devices, has just released a new update for its popular Twitter client.
Users should rest easy as this is only a minor update that fixes some bugs brought in by previous versions or those that have been reported by users.
According to devs, the update s... |
8 February 2013
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What we know: Neverwinter is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game developed by Cryptic Studios and published by Perfect World Entertainment, which aims to transport players to one of the best-known cities from the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
Gamers will be able to take on a number of roles and then procee... |
8 February 2013
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Japanese Android enthusiasts and fans rejoice as Google and Asus plan to launch the Nexus 7 WiFi + 3G tablet in the country of the Rising Sun this weekend.
According to Engadget, the tablet will be available beginning February 9 for around $320/ €240, though we’re still waiting for an official confirmatio... |
8 February 2013
20:31 GMT |
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Microsoft has recently announced that the built-in Windows 8 Bing app would also display video results, in addition to links and image results. The update is available in 12 countries and “makes it easier to scan, explore and discover videos,” as the company said in a blog post. The new Bing app is avai... |
8 February 2013
20:21 GMT |
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The guys over at RT Software Studio have just released a new version of Download Manager on Google Play Store. The updated iteration features support for a few more operations, as well as some fixes.
For example, users will be happy to learn that developers have added support for defining download state storage (int... |
8 February 2013
19:31 GMT |
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Joachim Kempin, an ex-vice president at Microsoft, says that his former company only decided to get into the home console business in order to be able to compete with Sony head-on, with the initial idea coming directly from Bill Gates.
Speaking to IGN, the former executive says, “The main reason was to stop So... |
8 February 2013
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Zuma is yet to be ported to Windows 8, but until the popular game arrives on Microsoft’s operating system, fans can play another bubble shooting game called Zulu Star.
Clearly inspired by Zuma, Zulu Star comes with a total of 40 levels, 6 different bonuses and a freeware license, which means that you can insta... |
8 February 2013
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Right on schedule major carrier NTT Docomo launches the Xperia Z in Japan. The smartphone is available for purchase in black, white and purple.However, it appears that those who did not pre-ordered the device are likely to return home empty handed as stock is limited and demand very high, the guys over at XperiaBlog ... |
8 February 2013
19:23 GMT |
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We reported yesterday Spotify might soon arrive on Windows Phone 8 and it looks like the application and the service are now available.Obviously, the application can be downloaded for free via Windows Phone Store, but users will have to pay for the service a $10 per month fee after the first 30 days. Check it out her... |
8 February 2013
19:10 GMT |
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Samsung has quietly launched the Galaxy Tab 2 311 slate in India. The tablet ships with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system out of the box and sells for a decent price.According to AndroidOS, Android enthusiasts can now purchase the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 311 tablet for Rs 13,900, which is about $260 or €195.&... |
8 February 2013
18:44 GMT |
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Andrei Dumitrescu: I might have played all the way through Dead Space 2, but somehow the pre-launch advertising and information for the third game in the series have not enticed me to play it.
I plan on trying on the game to see how Visceral has evolved the horror elements of the franchise and how rolling and cover ... |
8 February 2013
18:31 GMT |
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One of the oldest Android smartphone launched in the United States through major carrier Verizon Wireless, the HTC DROID Incredible has just received a maintenance update.Those who still own the device, which was launched back in 2010, should rest easy and don't get their hopes high as this is not a major update... |
8 February 2013
18:28 GMT |
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So, you’re off Snow Leopard as of late and you’re finding all kinds of quirks in the newer OS X versions, such as autocorrect in Mountain Lion, are you? Follow these simple steps and you’ll be able to type anything you want without any nagging.
Mountain Lion has its autocorrection function turned o... |
8 February 2013
18:21 GMT |
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The preview versions of Office 2013 have been around for a while, with millions of users registering for an account to give the new productivity suite a spin.
And according to Microsoft, users of the Office preview builds have saved more than 1 billion documents in their SkyDrive accounts, which is quite another pro... |
8 February 2013
18:11 GMT |
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Finish handset maker Nokia and Colombian carrier Claro teamed up to offer Windows Phone enthusiasts the Lumia 920.The best Windows Phone 8 available on the market is expect to arrive in Colombia on February 12, WMPoweruser claims. No word on pricing options yet, but more detailed might be available in the next few da... |
8 February 2013
18:08 GMT |
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Activision has just revealed the first actual gameplay video from the upcoming The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct shooter, showing off quite a bit of footage from the new title that acts as a prequel to the TV show.
The Walking Dead already proved it can work great as a video game last year, thanks to Telltale Game... |
8 February 2013
17:51 GMT |
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Mozilla is gearing up for the launch of its Firefox OS, after making the first developer devices official last month, and it seems that it is already registering increased interest from app builders for the new mobile platform.
At the Firefox OS App Days, which ended in early February, devs showcased hundreds of app... |
8 February 2013
17:51 GMT |
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The next HTC Android flagship smartphone is rumored to arrive in France on March 8. Previously known as HTC M7, the device might be showcased at this year's Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona.The M7 was recently shown by HTC's CEO Peter Chou during one of company's events and is expected to be officia... |
8 February 2013
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If you’re having a look in the Windows Store these days, you may find several software sub-sections, one of which is especially aimed at Chinese users. “Happy Chinese New Year,” the name of the sub-category placed in “Lifestyle” reads, as it comprises several applications to help users ... |
8 February 2013
17:31 GMT |
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Video game hardware maker Nintendo is limiting the ability of young users of the new Wii U home console to send and receive friend requests using the Miiverse social network.The Miiverse Code of Conduct states, quoted by Eurogamer, that, “For the protection of younger users, direct friend requests are not possi... |
8 February 2013
17:06 GMT |
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The development team at The Creative Assembly working on Total War: Rome 2 is revealing yet another faction for the upcoming strategy game, the Arverni, one of the most powerful tribes in the middle of Gaul.The Arverni are Celts based around Nemossos, a capital where kings and tribal chiefs rule alongside powerful dr... |
8 February 2013
17:03 GMT |
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SMS spam has become a serious issue, but have you ever wondered how the spammers obtain the phone numbers they send their malicious messages to? According to experts from security firm Webroot, the crooks have a tool that crawls the public Internet in search for mobile phone numbers. A new version of a well-known p... |
8 February 2013
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About a week ago, the news broke that several pygmy elephants had been found dead in Borneo. Despite their lacking rock-solid evidence, wildlife rangers argued that the animals must have been poisoned by poachers.
Recent news on this topic says that one baby pygmy elephant, which was found mourning the loss of its ... |
8 February 2013
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With its huge cash pile and sleek range of products, Apple still looks invincible to the end user, even more than a year after the death of its iconic co-founder. But Wall Street analysts see things differently. They don’t trust Tim Cook to deliver in the same way Steve Jobs did. And investors are letting them... |
8 February 2013
16:31 GMT |
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Rumors on a potential deal between Microsoft and Facebook on the Atlas ad-serving business have appeared a long time ago, but a new report claims that the deal may be completed next week.
Ad Age writes that Facebook is going to pay less than $100 million (€74.5 million) to Microsoft, as the company is trying to... |
8 February 2013
16:31 GMT |
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The Photo Shader application for devices running under Microsoft’s Windows Phone operating system has been updated to version 2.2 recently, capable of providing a better experience to the owners of newer devices. The new app iteration brings multi-threading support on Windows Phone 8, which means that it will... |
8 February 2013
16:21 GMT |
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Supergiant Games co-founder Amir Rao has talked about his studio's efforts of porting Bastion from the original Xbox 360 console to other platforms like the PC or the iOS, saying that game ports shouldn't sacrifice quality just to make a quick profit.
Porting a game onto different platforms doesn't al... |
8 February 2013
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John Hunt, a former Minnesota Department of Natural Resources employee accused of illegally accessing thousands of driver’s license records, has been charged with six counts. In addition, four of his victims have filed a class-action lawsuit against him. According to Northland Newscenter, during a four-year pe... |
8 February 2013
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Today's issue of the journal Science witnessed the publication of a new study stating that, all things considered, it is quite likely that dinosaurs became extinct as a result of a run-in with either a meteor, or a comet. Currently, several researchers are still arguing over what is was exactly that caused the... |
8 February 2013
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If you like keeping your photos organized using albums, chances are you’ve at least heard of Adobe Revel. From the makers of the popular Photoshop, Adobe Revel version 1.9 arrives in the iOS App Store this week with automatic red-eye correction.
Revel lets you retouch your images with photo filters and control... |
8 February 2013
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A pet cat named Natasha is now getting significant amounts of media attention, all thanks to its somehow managing to survive a 35-minute wash cycle.
This feline currently lives with her owner and his roommate, the latter being the one who accidentally made Natasha take a rather unexpected and quite long bath.
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8 February 2013
15:41 GMT |
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In case you’re looking for a full-featured media player for Windows 8, you may be pleased to hear that MediaMonkey has just landed in the Store and is available for users of Microsoft’s latest OS.
The app comes with a great feature package that includes dedicated options to manage music, audiobooks, podc... |
8 February 2013
15:31 GMT |
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FOCUS HOME INTERACTIVE has released Farming Simulator 2013, “the largest and most exciting farming simulator ever made,” in the Mac App Store. It’s not like there’s a hundred such games out there, but Farming Simulator 2013 is indeed a looker. And the gameplay doesn’t sound half bad eit... |
8 February 2013
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Giada, a free, minimal, hardcore audio tool for DJs and live performers that can load or record up to 32 samples, is now at version 0.5.8. Giada 0.5.6 features a live sampler from external sources, a live quantizer, a built-in wave editor, an action recorder, and a lot more tools. Highlights of Giada 0.5.8: •... |
8 February 2013
15:11 GMT |
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This past Thursday, a goat somehow managed to escape from a slaughterhouse and decided to do some sightseeing in Brooklyn.
The goat embarked on its journey around midnight and, as one eyewitness recalls, “I come around the corner and the next thing I know I see a goat coming around my way, galloping toward me... |
8 February 2013
14:51 GMT |
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The North Shore University Hospital is being sued by 12 of its patients after records containing their personal information have been stolen from the organization.
The stolen records contained names, addresses, social security numbers, medical history and other details, CBS New York reports.
The main problem is tha... |
8 February 2013
14:51 GMT |
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According to a letter authored by several researchers and published in the journal Science, pandas are now facing major threats following China's decision to allow outside interests to purchase bits and pieces of collective forests.
The specialists who signed this letter are quite convinced that the country�... |
8 February 2013
14:51 GMT |
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Windows Phone users can now take advantage of a new flavor of the Draw Something mobile game for their devices, namely version 1.0.18.0.
No changelog has been attached to the new flavor of the mobile title, but chances are that it was packed with various bug fixes and stability enhancements.
The Draw Something ga... |
8 February 2013
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LFTP, a sophisticated file transfer program with command line interface that supports FTP, HTTP, FISH, SFTP, HTTPS and FTPS protocols, has reached version 4.4.3.
Every operation made with LFTP is reliable, which means that, if any non-fatal error occurs, the operation is retried automatically.
Highlights of LFTP 4.... |
8 February 2013
14:41 GMT |
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Ubisoft has confirmed that one of its big upcoming Nintendo Wii U exclusives, Rayman Legends, will also be released on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 this September.
Rayman Origins impressed millions of players from all around the world across many different platforms, from the PS3 and Xbox 360 to the PC, Nintendo 3... |
8 February 2013
14:31 GMT |
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With Microsoft providing so little information on Windows 8’s sales performance since launch, nobody knows for sure whether or not the new operating system is successful. Analysts and retailers across the world, on the other hand, claim it isn’t, so Windows 8 is expected to increase its market share this... |
8 February 2013
14:31 GMT |
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The first ever directed SETI search resulted in the rather flimsy conclusion that less than one percent of exoplanets might harbor intelligent alien life.
Based on data from Kepler, SETI (Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence) directed their radio telescopes towards a number of stars believed to have planets sim... |
8 February 2013
14:21 GMT |
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While some researchers are busy arguing that air pollution can cause women to give birth to smaller children, others maintain that the very same environmental issue can be linked to one in twenty cases of pre-eclampsia.
This second study into how air pollution affects pregnant women was published in the online vers... |
8 February 2013
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Halo 4 developer 343 Industries has just confirmed the different things included in the upcoming February 11 update for the game's multiplayer, revealing that Team Snipers and Team Objective playlists will be added to the online mode.
Halo 4's multiplayer mode has delighted many fans after they completed t... |
8 February 2013
13:41 GMT |
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Audio Pro has announced the Allroom Air One, the latest addition to its wireless audio range which features a single stereo speaker that combines Apple AirPlay and DNLA technology with modern leather-covered Scandinavian design.
The Allroom Air One not only looks like it was crafted by Jony Ive himself, but even its... |
8 February 2013
13:31 GMT |
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WinZip for Windows 8 has just received a major update that brings a lot of new features, as well as important bug fixes for both desktops and tablets.
The new WinZip version now supports editing a ZIPX file, so you can also add or remove specific items from an archive.
In addition, you can add files and folders fr... |
8 February 2013
13:31 GMT |
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GamCat, a CD/DVD and folder catalogizer written in Gambas that uses an sqlite3 server for the database and which can be used to browse inside the ARJ, ACE, TAR, RAR, and ZIP archives, is now at version 1.0.7.
GamCat has a ton of features, including the ability to scan removable devices, partitions and folders and FT... |
8 February 2013
13:01 GMT |
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There’s no shortage of web browsers when it comes to Apple’s iOS ecosystem, and Sky Web Browser HD aims to redefine your concept of mobile Internet surfing.
The app comes with a cool interface that gives users a feeling of “flying through a clouded, shining sky,” offering a comfortable and re... |
8 February 2013
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Crytek has just posted a brand new trailer with its upcoming Crysis 3 shooter, this time showing off all sorts of impressive moments from the upcoming title, all set to a soundtrack offered by Muse's Liquid State.
Crysis 3's marketing campaign has included a wide variety of great videos, as developer Cryte... |
8 February 2013
13:01 GMT |
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Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia has made available for download new flavors of its Nokia Access Point and Blink applications for its Windows Phone 8 devices.
Unfortunately, no specific info on what the new flavor of the Access Point application has to offer has been provided as of now, but users can find it availa... |
8 February 2013
13:01 GMT |
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ISS astronaut has just finished a video chat with Star Trek's William Shatner, but that doesn't sound like something us mere mortals would be able to do anytime soon. But it turns out, NASA is putting together just such a thing, hosting a Google+ Hangout with a few lucky people and three astronauts aboard... |
8 February 2013
12:41 GMT |
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Icelandic singer and artist Bjork has recently canceled her Kickstarter fundraising campaign for a Windows 8 app after interest proved to be fairly low for such a project. Bjork wanted to raise no more, no less than £375,000 (€433,000 / $586,500) to port the Biophilia app to Android and Windows 8, but the... |
8 February 2013
12:31 GMT |
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Bobby Kotick, the chief executive officer of publisher Activision Blizzard, admits that the development costs for the next generation of home consoles from Sony and Microsoft will increase, but believes this will not be a problem for his company or players.
The executive told Gamasutra, during the DICE Summit 2013 t... |
8 February 2013
12:21 GMT |
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Samsung has been recently rumored to plan the launch of a new tablet PC in its Galaxy Note series, one that would sport an 8-inch screen, and some more info on the matter is now available.
The device was spotted over at the Bluetooth SIG in three different shades, all of which are expected to arrive on shelves in E... |
8 February 2013
12:21 GMT |
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Twitter Inc. has pushed out a quick maintenance update for users experiencing crashes involving protected accounts. If that’s you, go ahead and grab it now, but do read on for the full scoop.
Only a day after rolling out update 5.3, Twitter Inc. was forced to release another update to patch a newly emerged iss... |
8 February 2013
12:11 GMT |
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Bulk Plugin Installation allows WordPress administrators to install more than one plugin at a time.
It works by modifying WordPress' plugin installation page, adding a big textarea at the top.
Admins can then enter here the plugin's name, as seen on the WordPress plugin index or the plugin's WordPres... |
8 February 2013
12:01 GMT |
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Microsoft’s Windows Phone operating system powered 5.1 million devices sold in the fourth quarter of the last year, a recent report from Canalys shows.
The research firm notes that the OS has managed to grab 2.4 percent of the smartphone market in the timeframe, remaining on the fourth position after Android,... |
8 February 2013
11:51 GMT |
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Linpus Lite Desktop Edition 1.9, a commercial Fedora-based distribution developed by Linpus Technologies, has been announced.
This latest version of Linpus Lite Desktop Edition is based on GNOME 3.2 and comes with a lot of enhancements in terms of productivity, entertainment, and social features.
Highlights of Linp... |
8 February 2013
11:26 GMT |
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It's been almost four years in the making, but The Pirate Bay documentary is here, available for download, for free on The Pirate Bay, where else. TPB AFK has been getting some attention lately as, ahead of the launch, a few clips have stirred interest. If you've ever been interested in the history of the ... |
8 February 2013
11:22 GMT |
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Google Drive has always had a solid platform component, any cloud storage service needs one, but somehow it seems that Dropbox or even Box are doing better than Google, which is surprising considering just how popular most Google APIs are.
Perhaps it's a problem of discovery, that seems to be the idea behind t... |
8 February 2013
11:21 GMT |
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Ingmar Guandique, the man convicted in 2010 for the murder of Washington intern Chandra Levy, is requesting a new trial. He is asking for a second chance in court based on the emergence of a new witness.
According to Radar Online, while the identity of the witness has not been revealed, he or she is said to possess ... |
8 February 2013
11:14 GMT |
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Ubisoft, the company behind very successful franchises like Assassin's Creed, has confirmed that next-generation platforms from both Sony and Microsoft, in the form of the oft-rumored PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720, respectively, have fantastic potential for innovation.
While both Microsoft and Sony aren't tal... |
8 February 2013
11:11 GMT |
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Perhaps it was the scandal between Samsung and LG over OLED technology, or some other factor, but the world has taken notice of a certain executive transfer.
Granted, it wasn't a transfer per se. Apple didn't exactly steal LG's employee from them.
Still, Dr. Jueng-jil Lee was a former senior research... |
8 February 2013
10:59 GMT |
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Sameera Reddy, the famous Indian actress, was called up by a hacker from the US who stole the details of her credit card and used them to make several purchases.
According to NDTV, the hacker made purchases of around Rs 5 lakhs, the equivalent of around $9,300 (7,000 EUR).
The individual who called her introduced ... |
8 February 2013
10:58 GMT |
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As long as a dog gets to have a rather passionate love story with a stick, I see no reason why a chipmunk could not become romantically involved with a teddy bear.
Unless, as is the case in the picture above, said teddy bear proves to be a tad unresponsive and decides that staring into the distance is way better th... |
8 February 2013
10:58 GMT |
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Wireless carrier T-Mobile has cut the price tag of Nexus 4 to only $49.99 on contract for all users interested in purchasing the phone via its online store.
The Android 4.2 Jelly Bean-based handset sports 16GB of internal memory, and should sound like a great deal for Magenta’s customers, at least at this red... |
8 February 2013
10:55 GMT |
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Video game hardware maker Microsoft has issued a response to rumors that its next-generation home console will use an always-on Internet connection in order to authenticate video games and ban players from using titles obtained through the used market.
The company tells The Official Xbox Magazine that, “Micros... |
8 February 2013
10:53 GMT |
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Steam for Linux, the digital distribution platform developed by Valve, has just received an important update and gets a little closer to a stable release.
Steam for Linux is still in the Beta stage of development and Valve is making a lot of changes to the client.
Highlights of the new Steam for Linux update:
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8 February 2013
10:49 GMT |
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Ever caught your iPhone so off guard that it died on you the second you plugged it in for a recharge? It almost happened to me for the first time last night, but I managed to take a cool screenshot to share with you guys just in the nick of time.
Christmas has come and gone, but we're still freezing our rears o... |
8 February 2013
10:49 GMT |
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Earlier this week, the US Federal Reserve admitted that Anonymous hackers had managed to breach the Emergency Communication System (ECS) website, which provided bank contact information in case of disasters.
On Thursday, the organization’s representatives told Reuters that the FBI had been called in to i... |
8 February 2013
10:49 GMT |
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Since they were married less than 4 years ago, Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom were plagued either by divorce or pregnancy rumors. So far, they stood their ground and proved all rumors false, but the reality of it is that the marriage is truly on shaky ground. At least, that’s what Life & Style claims in its l... |
8 February 2013
10:37 GMT |
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A boyfriend rental business is proving successful among women in China, as the New Year approaches.
For career-oriented female residents living away from home, The Chinese New Year comes with the added pressure of having to deal with family expectations about their love lives.
“Some are divorced, some want he... |
8 February 2013
10:36 GMT |
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Developer Red Thread Games, led by Ragnar Tornquist, is taking Dreamfall Chapters: The Longest Journey to the Kickstarter crowd-funding service, asking fans of the game universe to contribute 850,000 dollars (635,000 Euro) to its development.
The game will continue the story that Funcom created in The Longest Journe... |
8 February 2013
10:32 GMT |
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Canadian carrier Solo Mobile is about to offer its remaining customers the chance to purchase a new phone, the Samsung S275.
Alas, Samsung S275 is obsolete before it even goes on sale. It appears that the carrier wishes to take its customers back in time with at least 10 years. Technologically speaking, of course.
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8 February 2013
10:31 GMT |
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It is only the second month of 2013, but already analysts and other market watchers have made an idea of what the IT industry will look like at the end of the first quarter.
Lenovo's name is once again surfacing on the PC front.
While Digitimes' sources from the supply chain still think HP will do best fo... |
8 February 2013
10:30 GMT |
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When we think about individuals who write malicious code we most often think that they’re adults. However, according to security solutions provider AVG Technologies, even children as young as 11 years old are capable of writing malware.
In most cases, youths start writing malware to show off their skills to th... |
8 February 2013
10:24 GMT |
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digiKam, a digital photo-management application for KDE and Linux, which includes an image editor for photo corrections and manipulation, is now at version 3.0.0.
Highlights of digiKam 3.0.0:
• A new batch plugin that can be used to change image sizes has been added;
• Batch resizing for several folders h... |
8 February 2013
10:22 GMT |
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Minecraft for Xbox 360 developer 4J Studios has confirmed that the upcoming Title Update 9, which is set to include all sorts of impressive things like The End or the Enderdragon, won't come out in February.
Minecraft is a true phenomenon as the popular independent game is raking in lots of money for its origin... |
8 February 2013
10:17 GMT |
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Steven Tyler is doing his bid to make a difference. The rocker will testify in Congress in support of a law that would offer celebrities more protection against the ever-intrusive paparazzi, it has emerged.
The new proposed Senate bill even bears Tyler’s name, after his attorney drafted it at his suggestion, S... |
8 February 2013
10:16 GMT |
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TiVo Min DVR is a small media playback and content provider that is essentially a set-top box in a very small package.
Retail availability won't come for a few months, but the TiVo extender can reach the homes of potential customers if they have chosen Suddenlink as their cable provider.
In fact, as reported... |
8 February 2013
10:15 GMT |
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Video game developer Obsidian, the creator of Knights of the Old Republic 2, will pitch new owner Disney on a new title linked to Star Wars, which is supposed to be set between the third and fourth movies in the franchise.
Apparently, the same idea was previously pitched to LucasArts and Obsidian wants to try again ... |
8 February 2013
10:13 GMT |
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A tweet from Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador’s account has made history after the Super Bowl, and got a staffer fired.
Longtime spokesman and “coalitions director” Phil Hardy posted a comment on the congressman's Twitter account, and it referred to a saucy, pole-dancing “Two Broke Girls” ... |
8 February 2013
10:07 GMT |
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The fact that I have spent most of the time that I played Dungeonland so far in the role of Dungeon Maestro (I suspect he’s more artistically inclined than a simpler Master) is a clear sign that: I lack a big circle of friends, I like to be empowered, I tend to turn evil in video games and I like controlling mi... |
8 February 2013
10:01 GMT |
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One of the applications that Windows Phone 8 users are still missing from their devices is Spotify, yet it seems that they might not have too long to wait for the software to arrive. According to a recent tweet from Brendan Arndt, a device portfolio manager at Three UK, the app might be close to launch, although a ... |
8 February 2013
09:54 GMT |
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The groff (GNU troff) software, a typesetting package which reads plain text mixed with formatting commands and produces formatted output, has been updated to version 1.22.2.
As everyone is well aware, groff is the GNU implementation of troff, a document formatting system and the current release comes with quite a f... |
8 February 2013
09:54 GMT |
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Whether you like Beyonce or not, you have to admit that she occasionally makes the funniest faces when she’s performing live. Shortly after her Super Bowl performance, her publicist tried to ban several unflattering pics making the rounds.
In doing so, she actually poured fuel on the fire, because those very ... |
8 February 2013
09:48 GMT |
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HTC One SV has been available for purchase in the UK since early January. The LTE-enabled smartphone was released on Everything Everywhere (EE) network, but leading retailers across the country also offer the device.
Today, UK-based carrier Vodafone announced it had added the HTC One SV to its portfolio. Customers w... |
8 February 2013
09:46 GMT |
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Google+ may or may not be popular and growing, but one thing's for sure, everyone likes the Hangouts feature. In fact, it's been so successful that Google has been moving it beyond Google+, building it into Gmail for example.
But the feature hasn't been available everywhere, in fact, Hangouts in Gmail... |
8 February 2013
09:41 GMT |
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2012 wasn't the best year for branded motherboard sales, what with declining PC shipments and everything, but some companies did well anyway. As such, while Intel had a hard enough time to decide on completely withdrawing from the market, ASUS and Gigabyte thrived. Of the 80 million branded mainboards shippe... |
8 February 2013
09:40 GMT |
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QFX Software released a major update for their anti-keylogging application, KeyScrambler, as the Premium and Professional editions of the program can protect the modern UI apps in Windows 8.
According to the developer this makes KeyScrambler the first keystroke encryption program to achieve this.
The Premium editio... |
8 February 2013
09:38 GMT |
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World of Tanks is set to get Update 8.4 soon and gamers who play the tank-based MMO will be able to get access to a number of new vehicles to control, four re-made maps and a new tutorial that explains the core game mechanics.
Tank destroyers are being added to the line-ups for the British and Soviet armies, includi... |
8 February 2013
09:37 GMT |
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Toni Braxton is hanging up her microphone and calling it a day. The multi Grammy-winning singer admits in a new interview with Good Morning America that she’s seriously considering quitting music.
Video of the interview is below.
As I’ve already noted the other day, Toni is now making her acting debut, in t... |
8 February 2013
09:37 GMT |
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Canadian carrier Virgin Mobile already launched the HTC Windows Phone 8S several weeks ago, though the device was sold out pretty fast.
However, MobileSyrup reports the operator plans to launch a second HTC Windows Phone 8 handset, the 8X.
Although there is no info on the phone’s availability and price tag, ... |
8 February 2013
09:31 GMT |
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US-based carrier Sprint has just confirmed the availability of a small update for LG Viper 4G. One of the cheapest LTE-enabled smartphones available in the United States, the Viper 4G has received a few improvements and nothing else.
Recently spotted by the folks over at AndroidPolice, the maintenance update does on... |
8 February 2013
09:31 GMT |
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Ubisoft has just confirmed that it's currently working on the next Assassin's Creed game, which will feature a brand new time period as well as a new protagonist, and is set to appear in the next 12 months.
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed franchise is one of its most popular hardcore series, attractin... |
8 February 2013
09:31 GMT |
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If you’re an avid Office Web Apps users, you may be delighted to hear that Microsoft has just introduced a new document sharing option that’s possible thanks to the SkyDrive integration. Basically, the new feature allows users to share and edit documents in the Office Web Apps with virtually anyone on th... |
8 February 2013
09:31 GMT |
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We've been hearing about it for a few days now and it finally happened, Canadian actor William Shatner, who is still best known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek the original series, got together for a chat with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, who's currently flying above us in the ISS.
The 10 m... |
8 February 2013
09:31 GMT |
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The Internet can be a wonderful place, but it can also be a very disappointing one, especially if you are a generative design studio called Nervous System, which makes models and digital fabrication to create art, jewelry, and housewares. Nervous System, whose website can be found here, isn't in any trouble wi... |
8 February 2013
09:28 GMT |
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Makers of Android-based devices were first to the market with 5-inch and larger handsets, and are expected to greatly expand the number of smartphones featuring such large screens, but it seems that others will follow suit as well.
According to some of the latest reports on the matter, Apple too is getting ready fo... |
8 February 2013
09:27 GMT |
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A 22-year-old fashion designer intern from New York City has taken her life by jumping off the George Washington Bridge on Wednesday, February 6. Friends' accounts reveal that she committed suicide on her birthday.
A self-proclaimed fashionista, Ashley Riggitano wrote down her last thoughts before taking her fi... |
8 February 2013
09:25 GMT |
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Only yesterday, the news broke that the Northeast US was to be hit by a massive snowstorm. Recent news on this topic says that, according to the country's National Weather Service, this so-called Nemo snowstorm is to give the 1978 blizzard a run for its money.
For those unaware, the 1978 blizzard was responsib... |
8 February 2013
09:25 GMT |
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A total of 144 people have won substantial damages after settling the News of the World phone hacking case. 17 of them have also received a public apology. According to The Guardian, Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson is among those who has asked for an apology. Other public figures who have been compensated are James... |
8 February 2013
09:19 GMT |
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SparkyLinux 2.1 Beta 1 with MATE desktop environment, a lightweight, fast and simple Linux distribution designed for both old and new computers featuring customized Enlightenment and LXDE desktops, was announced by the SparkyLinux team of developers. SparkyLinux comes in various flavors, depending on what desktop e... |
8 February 2013
09:16 GMT |
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Intel has released an independent OS file that contains all the network drivers and software needed for most of its Ethernet Adapters that are compatible with the current supported operating systems of Windows, Linux and FreeBSD.This release package adds support for the I217-LM and I217-V Ethernet adapters, and updat... |
8 February 2013
09:08 GMT |
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It often happens that some people who are both ready and willing to grow their very own indoor garden find that they cannot do so on account of their not having enough space at their disposal.
A Norway-based designer named Daniel Zeller has decided to take care of this issue by creating a desk that doubles as a ter... |
8 February 2013
08:59 GMT |
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The latest issue of Entertainment Weekly has a major surprise in store for all Trekkies and J.J. Abrams fans, and all I can say about it right now would sound very much like, OMGdfsejshadojjdpsajrire!!!!
Not only does the mag offer new photos from what is, without a doubt, one of the hottest releases of the year, &l... |
8 February 2013
08:54 GMT |
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It's not much of a secret that many of the DMCA takedown requests Google receives are erroneous or plain false. With millions of them coming in, there are bound to be problems. Still, some of these request are outright ridiculous, like HBO asking for HBO.com links to be removed. In a similar vein, Warner Bros. ... |
8 February 2013
08:52 GMT |
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Anonymous activists and hacktivists are planning new protests against the Church of Scientology. OpChanology has been around for five years now, but Anonymous seems to be determined to keep it going.
“Five years ago, the first worldwide Anonymous vs Scientology protest brought over nine thousand anons to... |
8 February 2013
08:52 GMT |
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NVIDIA's Tegra 4 system-on-chip has been, so far, advertised as a powerful tablet platform that will replace the Tegra 3 by March 2013.
Last we heard about the platform, it wasn't doing so well, shipment-wise, that NVIDIA might just have to be particularly aggressive in its own tablet and phone plans.
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8 February 2013
08:48 GMT |
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Union reps for the Asiana Airlines flight attendants have achieved a reevaluation of the company's strict dress code, in a bid to introduce pants to the uniform.
Right now, the South Korean airline requires its air hostesses to wear skirts under any circumstances. As you can see above, every detail of their app... |
8 February 2013
08:46 GMT |
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Rovio probably has a reason to celebrate every day of the week. Their sales numbers are off the charts ever since the original Angry Birds was released on the iPhone, and they’re not shy of discounting some iterations every once in a while.
This time around, they’re selling the iPad versions of Angry Bir... |
8 February 2013
08:45 GMT |
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Rumors suggest that the next home consoles from both Microsoft and Sony will have mechanics designed to prevent players from using games obtained from the second-hand market, but at least one developer is unsure about the move. David Cage, the creator of the upcoming Beyond: Two Souls, tells IGN that, “On one ... |
8 February 2013
08:43 GMT |
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Melissa McCarthy is definitely riding the wave right now as the hottest comedienne around. With one movie just opening, “Identity Thief,” and several other projects in the pipeline, she’s also getting ready to make her directorial debut.
According to Slash Film, this will happen with a passion pro... |
8 February 2013
08:37 GMT |
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In today's issue of the journal Science, a case is made of how, all things considered, the oldest common ancestor that all placental mammals share is a rat-looking creature which emerged as a self-standing species roughly 200,000 years after the dinosaurs had become extinct.
The researchers who have embarked o... |
8 February 2013
08:33 GMT |
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Another marketer behind fake news sites advertising acai berry weight loss products has agreed to pay $1.6 million (1.2 million EUR) to settle the charges brought by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
The settlements with Beony International’s owner and one of its employees each impose a $13 million judgme... |
8 February 2013
08:28 GMT |
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The financial report from the video game division of publisher and hardware maker Sony states that the company will sell less than expected PlayStation 3 home consoles and Vita handhelds before the end of March 31.
The tough conditions on the market are cited as the reason for the long-term sales decrease that the P... |
8 February 2013
08:26 GMT |
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Microsoft continues to create temporary software sub-sections in the Windows Store to highlight some of the best apps for its new Windows 8, this time trying to appeal to users looking for news programs.
The new category shows up in the “News & Weather” section, presenting the apps that can deliver &ldqu... |
8 February 2013
08:23 GMT |
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Thermaltake isn't trying to shock anyone into oblivion, not like a certain pair of people did when they introduced their idea to Kickstarter. No, Thermaltake is just doing its job as provider of PC desktop hardware.
The arguably shocking invention we are alluding to is the Game Tank that promotes solitary conf... |
8 February 2013
08:23 GMT |
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Canadian mobile phone maker BlackBerry is getting ready to push its new BlackBerry 10 operating system to various markets around the world, but it seems that Japan is not included in its plans, at least not for the time being.
Following a report from Reuters that the company might not launch the new BlackBerry 10 s... |
8 February 2013
08:21 GMT |
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A new “trend” has been picking up speed in showbiz and, for once, celebrities involved in it aren’t doing anything to be so. Called swatting, it consists of a 911 call which results in SWAT teams descending upon stars’ homes, much like it happened to Ashton Kutcher back in October. This was ... |
8 February 2013
08:17 GMT |
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Santa Barbara, California's Edythe Kirchmaier has officially been dubbed Facebook's oldest user.
I reported about 105-year-old Kirchmaier when she renewed her driver's license, last month. She is still active, has 2 children and 17 grand-children.
According to ABC News, she is using Facebook to help ... |
8 February 2013
08:12 GMT |
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The latest Optimus Graphics Drivers are compatible with the following ThinkPad products: T430, T430i, T430s, T430si, T530, T530i, and W530. There are four drivers, each compatible with either of the latest Microsoft operating systems, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.Depending on your configuration, the drivers enable... |
8 February 2013
08:10 GMT |
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Sony has recently confirmed it has kicked off the rollout of the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for 2012 Xperia smartphones.
The Japanese has company stated that the deployment will continue over the next month, so some countries might start receiving Jelly Bean on their devices in March.
That’s not the case f... |
8 February 2013
08:09 GMT |
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VS Revo Group launched today a new major version for the Pro edition of their uninstaller, Revo. It brings to the table several new features, as well as a few improvements over the previous revision. Revo Uninstaller Pro 3.0 adds integration between its modules in order to provide better uninstall results. It also i... |
8 February 2013
08:00 GMT |
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ASUS was supposed to release the 10.1-inch Memo Pad tablet at this year's edition of the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2013, Barcelona, Spain), or so previous reports said.
This may still happen, since the company hasn't launched the item everywhere in the world yet.
But that's just the thing: there are... |
8 February 2013
07:59 GMT |
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With Apple and Android platforms challenging Microsoft in the enterprise market, it was only a matter of time before a company official stepped in front of the media to defend the products developed by the Redmond-based firm. Microsoft’s General Manager of Platform Strategy, Tim O’Brien, told V3 that Win... |
8 February 2013
07:56 GMT |
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Former Green Bay Packers cheerleader, Kaitlyn Collins, is responding to cyber-bullying by putting out a clip on YouTube to let her harassers know she is staying strong. A photo of Collins popped up on the Chicago Bears Facebook page on February 4, with a rather unkind caption. “Like If You Agree The Packers ... |
8 February 2013
07:56 GMT |
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Open redirect vulnerabilities have been identified on several MSN Mobile websites by Moroccan security researcher Souhail Hammou.
According to the expert, besides the main site (mobile.msn.com), the security holes have plagued the Mexico, France, UK, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil, and Canada domains.... |
8 February 2013
07:56 GMT |
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Nokia is expected to make official at least a few new Lumia devices at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, and at least one of these handsets might look like the design patent to the left.
While nothing has been officially confirmed on the matter for the time being, the patent, unveiled by LiveS... |
8 February 2013
07:50 GMT |
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SABnzbd, an open source binary newsreader written in Python that makes Usenet as simple and streamlined as possible by automating everything, is now at version 0.7.11.
SABnzbd 0.7.11 works in the background and simplifies the downloading, verifying, and extracting of files from Usenet.
Highlights of SABnzbd 0.7.11:... |
8 February 2013
07:49 GMT |
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Justin Bieber’s mother, Pattie Mallette, is now promoting a new film she produced, which several media outlets have already branded as pro-life. She stopped by The Today Show to talk about it.
In the interview, which you will find embedded below, Pattie explains how her sole goal is to raise money for pregnan... |
8 February 2013
07:49 GMT |
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A fan has decided to honor Houston Texans' defensive end J.J. Watt by serving a wedding cake carved to look like the NFL player's upper-body.
Nathan and Stephanie Poe were married a few weeks ago, and Twitter user Bryan Eoff, using handle @bdeoff, posted this picture of their sports-themed c... |
8 February 2013
07:41 GMT |
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Most people are well aware of the fact that salmons travel over incredible distances in order to return to the places where they were born and spawn a new generation. Still, it was only recently when a proper scientific explanation for this rather peculiar animal behavior was found.
Thus, this week's issue of ... |
8 February 2013
07:39 GMT |
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NASA astronomers have used two of their most important observatories, the Spitzer and the Hubble space telescopes, to unravel a mystery, periodic outburst of light coming from an object dubbed LRLL 54361.
Using infrared and visible light data, the astronomers have concluded that the object is made up of a couple of... |
8 February 2013
07:31 GMT |
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HTC is currently pushing a new software update to its One S devices in Germany, so as to resolve a bug previously affecting the phone’s keyboard in landscape mode.
Following the update to Android Jelly Bean, the phone’s keyboard would display the letter Z instead of Y when in landscape mode, while also ... |
8 February 2013
07:30 GMT |
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Although it is jam-packed with features for both beginner users and more seasoned ones, the development for XYplorer continues with the release of version 12.10.
Despite being a minor release, the developer managed to introduce important new capabilities that increase the functionality of the application.
The fresh... |
8 February 2013
07:28 GMT |
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CompanionLink Software has rolled out DejaOffice 1.4.1, a new version of its complete CRM productivity suite with business-class contacts, calendar, tasks, and notepad applications. DejaOffice is a free productivity tool for iPhone and iPad which delivers a category manager with colors, calendar alarms, linked conta... |
8 February 2013
07:21 GMT |
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Owners of Windows Phone-based devices interested in keeping an eye on this year’s Mobile World Congress can now do so straight from their mobile phones, as the official MWC application has been launched for them. The software was designed as a guide for those who will be present on the floor at the trade show... |
8 February 2013
07:21 GMT |
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Far Cry 3 has shipped over 4.5 million units into retail stores, according to Ubisoft, and the company's CEO also revealed that fans won't have to wait a long time before getting a new Far Cry game.
Ubisoft's end of 2012 has been filled with two big releases, in the form of Assassin's Creed 3 and... |
8 February 2013
07:17 GMT |
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David Cage, the leader of the Quantic Dream development team, says that his upcoming game Beyond: Two Souls is close to going into beta stage at the moment and that his studio and publisher Sony will also soon announce a launch date for 2013.
The developer tells IGN that, “Beyond is almost in beta. It will com... |
8 February 2013
07:17 GMT |
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Facebook's paranoia inducing facial recognition feature caused quite a stir, more so than most minor Facebook features do. In fact, it got Facebook in trouble in Europe, where people are a lot more sensitive about their faces.
The site eventually backed off, turned off the feature and has now managed to delete... |
8 February 2013
07:11 GMT |
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It’s been 2 years since John Mayer was forced to go on vocal rest after doctors discovered a granuloma in his throat and just as much time since he last made headlines for his Don Juan-esque ways with the ladies.
He was “just a jerk” back then, John says in a new interview with CBS that will air t... |
8 February 2013
07:11 GMT |
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Independent security researcher David Sopas has identified a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability on eBay’s careers website (ebaycareers.com).
The expert has revealed that the security hole affected the search section of the website, more precisely the field from “Search Openings.”
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8 February 2013
07:10 GMT |
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Facebook Pages Manager application for Android devices has recently been updated with a few new features that will make users’ lives much easier when administrating their pages.
First of all, Facebook Pages Manager users will now be able to create events from their Page. Another important addition is the abili... |
8 February 2013
07:06 GMT |
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Many of the so-called miniature media players aren't very miniature, but the Roku, at the very least, is small enough to qualify.
Roku's media streaming line is actually a fairly old one, and was last refreshed back in 2011.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has now revealed that a new Roku will... |
8 February 2013
06:57 GMT |
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Orchestra Inc. has finally released Mailbox, an email application that promises to reinvent the way we communicate. Downloaders can only reserve a spot for now, but the line moves constantly, and you can watch it in real time on your iDevice. Currently suited for Gmail only (other email platforms coming soon), Mailb... |
8 February 2013
06:41 GMT |
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Vodafone Spain is one of the latest wireless carriers out there to have started pushing the Windows Phone 7.8 software update to its customers. At the moment, the new platform release is said to be available for almost all eligible devices on the operator’s networks, including the Nokia Lumia 610, Lumia 800, ... |
8 February 2013
06:41 GMT |
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Vesa Kippola has announced a sale on its original physics-based puzzle game for iPhone and iPod touch, Megamassive. Players take on the role of a cutesy character finding its way back home through space travel.
Megamassive has you finding your way back to the black hole using only physics. You need to change the sta... |
8 February 2013
06:31 GMT |
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We have reported earlier this week that Samsung plans to roll out the long-awaited Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Ace 2 sometime in April.
Today, the folks over at SamMobile have published the first screenshots taken off a pre-release firmware for Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, which has been confirmed to be Androi... |
8 February 2013
06:31 GMT |
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Elizabeth Colbert-Busch is running for Congress for the Democrats, as I reported last month. Her brother, Stephen Colbert, is finally talking about his sister’s political aspirations, on a new segment on Comedy Central. Check it out below, embedded at the end of the post. Among other things, Colbert reveals... |
8 February 2013
06:26 GMT |
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Hangouts is one of Google+'s standout feature and for good reason it's still the best group video chat tool around and the cheapest (it's free). Simple video chat can be taxing on bandwidth, getting several more people involved only adds to the problem.
Until now, Hangouts dealt with bandwidth issues ... |
8 February 2013
06:21 GMT |
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Bing Maps may not be as popular as Google Maps, but the service can be used to discover some pretty interesting things throughout the globe. Now it appears that Bing Maps’ satellite imagery is showing what seems to be a secret US drone base in Saudi Arabia, somewhere at the Eastern border with the state of Yem... |
8 February 2013
06:11 GMT |
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Bruce Willis is promoting his latest movie, “A Good Day to Die Hard” or “Die Hard 5,” in the UK right now, stopping by BBC One for an interview with Matt Baker and Alex Jones the other day.
Video of the interview (albeit of low quality) is above. Check it out.
Several media outlets are rep... |
8 February 2013
06:04 GMT |
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After launching the original Half-Life and Counter-Strike 1.6 Beta on Steam for Linux, Valve has now started to push updates for the two games.
Both games are pretty stable, especially after so many updates over the years, but it seems that the version for the Linux platform will need some further improvements.
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8 February 2013
05:55 GMT |
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The next Mass Effect game won't necessarily be called Mass Effect 4, as BioWare emphasizes that such a thing would create expectations from fans about continuing the story of Commander Shepard, which ended alongside the main trilogy.
BioWare's Mass Effect franchise has entertained millions of players from ... |
8 February 2013
05:52 GMT |
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I died in about two seconds in my first ranked match of The Showdown Effect as another player transformed me into a knife pincushion.
I lost my second life in a katana duel, stunned by the damage dealt by my enemy and then quickly cut down.
Third time around, I switched to the machine gun I was carrying and dropped... |
8 February 2013
05:50 GMT |
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With all the, real, new Chromebooks coming out, there's also a surge in rumored ones. The Chromebook Pixel is most definitely a fake, though Google could be working on a more high-end device. However, it seems that there's also a Tegra 4-powered Chromebook in the works. The Samsung Chromebook already uses ... |
8 February 2013
05:48 GMT |
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A young mother-of-two from Papua New Guinea has been burned alive after being found guilty of witchcraft. 20-year-old Kepari Leniata has been registered on Find a Grave as a wife and mother who passed away in Mount Hagen, Western Higlands on February 6, and has been buried in Port Moresby. The Sop details the horri... |
8 February 2013
05:47 GMT |
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ConfigServer Firewall, an SPI iptables firewall that is straight-forward, easy and flexible to configure and secure with extra checks to ensure smooth operation, is now at version 5.74.
Highlights of ConfigServer Firewall 5.74:
• Additional entries in csf.pignore for the cPanel installation to cater for v11.36... |
8 February 2013
05:46 GMT |
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Well, this was unexpected. Days after announcing that Timbaland signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation record label, Kylie Minogue is following suit, The Telegraph informs. For years, the pop star has been struggling to crack the US market (as in, really crack it), so this move is believed to be one more attempt at ma... |
8 February 2013
05:41 GMT |
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The Document Foundation released a new major version for LibreOffice, which extends the functionality of the suite and brings to the table significant performance improvements as far as loading and saving documents goes.
The fresh release integrates better interoperability with DOCX and RTF document types, which is ... |
8 February 2013
05:39 GMT |
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Cyber-ROG, a group claiming to be affiliated with the Anonymous movement, has hacked the website of HostGator India (hostgator.in). The hackers have added a defacement page to http://www.hostgator.in/cyborg.shtml, most likely uploaded via FTP, The Hacker News reports. “Lol look at your face you got pwned man.... |
8 February 2013
05:36 GMT |
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The world is home to many strange things, and Sony doesn't think it would hurt anyone for another strange idea to bear fruit.
The company has submitted a patent for a pillow with integrated electrodes (USPTO).
Said electrodes act as sensors and read brainwaves, determining when people fall into a deep sleep or... |
8 February 2013
05:34 GMT |
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Sales of Nexus 4 devices are reportedly picking up pace, and the latest reports on the matter suggest that Google and LG might have already shipped over one million devices around the world. The info comes from an XDA-Developers forum member, the same that said a few months back that only 400,000 Nexus 4 handsets m... |
8 February 2013
05:33 GMT |
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Xnoise, a media player for GTK+ with great speed and lots of features that allows listening to music and playing video in a very intuitive way, is now at version 0.2.15.
The developers have integrated a large number of new features in Xnoise 0.2.15, but they're also added a few important bugfixes.
Highlights o... |
8 February 2013
05:32 GMT |
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In late January, about 15000 Nile crocodiles managed to escape from a farm in Central Africa and made their way into the Limpopo river.
Recent news on this topic says that local authorities have now decided to ban the people who raised them from recapturing them.
This is because there is no way of telling which o... |
8 February 2013
05:25 GMT |
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MoboTap Inc. today released a patch for the iPhone implementation of Dolphin Browser, addressing an annoying bug which prevented the Evernote clipper from working properly.
Already fixed on the iPad, the “Evernote clipper posting failed issue” is now addressed in Dolphin Browser 7.1 for iOS devices with ... |
8 February 2013
05:24 GMT |
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Mama June, as June Shannon of TLC’s reality show “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” is better known as, has lost over 100 pounds (45.3 kg) in the past 2 years, but she insists she didn’t do anything special for this to happen.
After word broke that she’d lost this much weight without dieting a... |
8 February 2013
05:24 GMT |
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Seagate's Barracuda brand is one of the longest-running HDD names on the storage market, but Seagate is ready to move on and leave that name behind, as a symbol and relic of history.
The company will replace it with the much more straightforwardly named Desktop HDD brand, which covers the 250 GB – 4 TB r... |
8 February 2013
05:20 GMT |
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Bitdefender warns Internet users from Germany to be on the lookout for scam emails that appear to originate from Deutsche Bank or from Spain’s Santa Lucia insurance company.
In the first scheme, recipients of emails entitled “Money Sent Today” are told that they will receive a large amount of money... |
8 February 2013
05:16 GMT |
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The list of modifications available in the latest build for uTorrent stable includes only a small set of repairs. This is just a minor update that takes care of a few loose ends. The first entry in the change log announces that the installer size has been reduced by 100KB, which makes it as small as 1MB. In the cur... |
8 February 2013
05:12 GMT |
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ASRock has launched a new BIOS for their Intel H61 chipset motherboard. Version 1.40 adds UEFI PXE boot support and updates the CPU code.Improvements are said to be noticeable in the memory, USB and discrete VGA card vBIOS compatibility.With this update, the motherboard now auto detects PCIE link speed.The H71M-DG3 m... |
8 February 2013
05:07 GMT |
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After confirming the release dates of the three DLC chapters that make up the upcoming Assassin's Creed 3: The Tyranny of King Washington expansion, Ubisoft has now posted an impressive video as well as quite a few screenshots that show off the protagonist, Connor, trying to stop the evil tyrant.
Assassin'... |
8 February 2013
05:06 GMT |
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WinZip for Windows 8, one of the most powerful compression tools for Microsoft’s new operating system, is now available with a freeware license, so those who wish to download it can find the app right now in the Store.
WinZip boasts a fully touch-optimized interface and is specifically designed to run in Metro... |
8 February 2013
05:03 GMT |
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Google is working on several big web technology projects, from networking stuff such as SPDY to video codecs. One of the lesser known but very interesting projects is WebP, a new image format that has some very interesting characteristics.
It generates images smaller than JPEGs, at the same quality, but also suppor... |
8 February 2013
05:03 GMT |
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We did not expect Samsung to offer the Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S II so early, here in Europe.
The company announced yesterday that Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean was made available for Samsung Galaxy S II owners in South Korea.
Today, the folks over at EsPhoneBlog claim they have already received many reports from ... |
8 February 2013
05:01 GMT |
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Barbie is getting a new home, Mattel announces, and she is dumping her old one in Malibu for a cool $25 M (€18.5M).
“It’s official, dolls… I’m moving out of Malibu! It’s time to find a new Dreamhouse and I have my heart set on somewhere fabulous. Suggestions, please!,” ... |
8 February 2013
05:00 GMT |
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In case people haven't noticed yet, Valve has big plans for the Linux platform and Gabe Newell has once again explained why this is so. Gabe Newell, Valve's boss and one of its co-founders, gave a short keynote speech at the DICE 2013 Summit, which is held in Las Vegas. He has explained in his speech that... |
8 February 2013
04:59 GMT |
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Despite being launched since fall 2012, it seems that the player community still has some way to go before getting access to all the content that developer 343 Industries has integrated into Halo 4. Jesse Snyder, the lead campaign designer, tells the official Halo Waypoint that, “The Halo 4 Campaign still cont... |
8 February 2013
04:59 GMT |
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Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am event the other day, paired with Jason Bohn. One of her shots hit a woman straight in the face, causing a nasty gash and lots of bleeding.
The New York Times reports that Rice was incredibly nice to the woman but also very apologetic... |
8 February 2013
04:55 GMT |
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Curiosity has now drilled into a Martian rock for the first time, though this too was a test and no usable sample was recovered.
Still, the rover bored about 2 centimeters (0.8 inch) into a rock using both percussion and rotation. It then retracted its drill and marveled at what it achieved.
Curiosity will have t... |
8 February 2013
04:41 GMT |
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Electronic Arts has released Origin for Mac, a client for the Origin platform for game discovery, social interaction, game saves, and all sorts of activities surrounding gaming. Origin for Mac lets you challenge friends, explore new games, and stay connected with the community with chat features. You get cloud saves... |
8 February 2013
04:40 GMT |
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NVIDIA has just launched version 307.73 of the iCafe driver, a release that targets the the Chinese Internet cafe gamers.This release features the nvvsvc.exe process security update and game compatibility optimization for A Chinese Ghost Story Online and Westward Journey Online II.Support for GeForce GTX 660 Ti and G... |
8 February 2013
04:38 GMT |
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The Walt Disney Company is being sued by a family claiming one of their employees at the Ananheim Disneyland amusement park has displayed racist behavior. The Black family from San Diego is claiming that the person embodying the White Rabbit character has refused to interact with their children due to their race. A... |
8 February 2013
04:36 GMT |
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Tony Danza is finally a single man. The actor, who split with his wife Tracy in 2006, is officially a divorced man now, it has emerged.
TMZ confirms that a judge has made the split of the two official just now, after more or less 2 years in court.
“Tony Danza and his estranged wife can finally go on wit... |
8 February 2013
04:35 GMT |
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Activision Blizzard has just confirmed that one of its most popular releases of last year, Diablo 3, managed to sell over 12 million copies worldwide on the PC and Mac.
Diablo III was eagerly awaited by millions of fans from around the world, as many wanted to see if developer Blizzard can create a worthy successor ... |
8 February 2013
04:35 GMT |
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A hacker accused of stealing money and laundering it in an effort to fund terrorist activities has been sentenced to 8 years in prison by a court in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia.
According to the Jakarta Globe, the hacker, Cahya Fitrianta, will also have to pay a $51,000 (38,000 EUR) fine.
Fitriant... |
8 February 2013
04:35 GMT |
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Microsoft last week confirmed that the 128 GB Surface with Windows 8 Pro will come with only 83 GB of available space, while the 64 GB model will provide approximately 23 GB of usable space. Well, it appears that Microsoft has actually provided us with the wrong space figures, according to some tests performed by Ed... |
8 February 2013
04:32 GMT |
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Developer Rockstar says that both Max Payne 3 and Red Dead Redemption are getting a triple experience point weekend until Monday morning, allowing all gamers to log into the game and level up their characters faster than usual.
Max Payne 3 was launched during 2012 and the developers have released a number of downloa... |
8 February 2013
04:28 GMT |
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BrightWire, a business-to-business resource for portfolio managers, has released a new report according to which Apple could release both the iPhone 5S and an iPhone 6 this year. Citing a source with Chinese site Laoyaoba.com, BrightWire reports that this person “has seen the iPhone 5S and iPhone 6 at Apple�... |
8 February 2013
04:28 GMT |
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From time to time, we get a reminder of just how powerful Facebook is or, rather, just how ingrained it is into most of the web.
For a short while yesterday, many major websites, most websites that used Facebook login integration in fact, were affected by a bug which would redirect users to a Facebook error page.
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8 February 2013
04:26 GMT |
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Some hardcore gamers want absolutely nothing disturbing them while they play their favorite games, or even their less favorite games.
Locking themselves in their room is enough for most, but Jon Stallings & Brandon Parker
think some could do with a more drastic approach to isolating themselves from everything else.
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8 February 2013
04:23 GMT |
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The popular Words with Friends online game for Windows Phone 8 devices has been updated to version 1.1.1 this week, providing users with a variety of bug fixes.
According to the release notes for the application, users will benefit from better notifications in the new release, while also enjoying repaired game- and... |
8 February 2013
04:22 GMT |
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The new version for LastPass has been released for all supported browsers and includes plenty of improvements touching on the performance of the application. In the fresh build, the security score is calculated automatically and displayed next to the Security Challenge link in the vault. Maxthon has been added to th... |
8 February 2013
04:19 GMT |
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The footage above shows how, during a circus performance in Mexico, a Bengal tiger somehow ended up attacking and killing his trainer.
Apparently, the incident occurred this past weekend during a Circo Suarez performance in Sonora state. However, it took several days before footage of this animal attack made it onl... |
8 February 2013
04:19 GMT |
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Version 0.9.18 of the Ebook reader and management software Calibre was announced on February 8, marking an important milestone for this amazing software. If you have an e-book reader, the Calibre software is a must-have. It does so many things for the avid reader, that it would take a lot of time to just enumerate a... |
8 February 2013
04:15 GMT |
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Gameloft has just updated their highly-acclaimed Ice Age Village for Android devices with new content and new features.
The most important change is the fact that the max level a player can reach has been raised to level 60. There’s a new set of quests especially aimed at players with level 60 and up.
Aside f... |
8 February 2013
04:12 GMT |
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A hacker that uses the online moniker Guccifer has managed to breach at least six email accounts belonging to the Bush family and their friends. Several pictures and private emails, including ones of both former US presidents, have been leaked online.
According to The Smoking Gun, Guccifer has managed to hack the em... |
8 February 2013
04:09 GMT |
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An 11-year-old victim of schoolyard bullying is fighting for his life while in a medically-induced coma, following a violent attack. ABC Affiliate WPVI-TV details that 6th grader Bailey O'Neill got into a fight at Darby Township School in Pennsylvania. Four weeks ago, he was hit in the face and knocked down by ... |
8 February 2013
04:04 GMT |
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After a few rumors and leaks, Tecmo Koei and developer Team Ninja have confirmed that Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge, the recently released Wii U title, will come out for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 at the beginning of April, with many different improvements and enhancements over the standard Ninja Gaiden 3.
N... |
8 February 2013
04:01 GMT |
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The new mainboard that Gigabyte has officially introduced is the sort that will accept any accelerated processing unit (APU) from AMD's Trinity collection, thanks to the A85 chipset.
The FM2 socket has a pin configuration compatible with the latest A-Series APUs. A 6-phase VRM supplies it with the power it nee... |
8 February 2013
03:59 GMT |
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Having a large family makes even the smallest things a challenge, as actress and reality star Tori Spelling found out just recently. The former “Beverly Hills 90210” was left stranded on the side of the road the other day. Check out the image attached to this article for photographic evidence. It was s... |
8 February 2013
03:55 GMT |
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Twitter is all about the real time, information flows fast and nobody cares what you said two days ago, not even you. The fact that it has been close to impossible to search for tweets older than a few days only helped with this.
Still, Twitter is now making it possible to go back further in time and surface the lo... |
8 February 2013
03:55 GMT |
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Randy Pitchford, the leader of developer Gearbox, says that the style and mechanics of the Borderlands series are designed specifically to make sure that the game offers a unique experience and has no clear rivals in the marketplace.Speaking during the DICE Summit 2013, the game maker states, quoted by GamesIndustry.... |
8 February 2013
03:52 GMT |
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New flavors of the Adobe Flash Player are now available for download for Android devices, meant to resolve a recently discovered vulnerability in the plugin. The company warns that all users with Flash Player 11.1.115.36 or earlier versions installed on their Android 4.x machines should update to Flash Player 11.1.... |
8 February 2013
03:51 GMT |
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AirPort and Time Capsule owners have a bunch of updates to install courtesy of Apple this week. The Cupertino mammoth rolled out new software that extends the Guest Wi-Fi network for a network configured with several wireless base stations.
The first and smallest update is AirPort Utility 6.2 for Mac, a new update t... |
8 February 2013
03:49 GMT |
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Mozilla have just delivered a minor update to its Firefox browser for Android devices. Keep in mind that it’s the stable version of Firefox that got updated, not the beta iteration.
Developers released an official changelog for the update, which is pretty short suggesting Mozilla only included minor changes.
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8 February 2013
03:48 GMT |
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This past Thursday morning, actor James Cromwell was taken into police custody following his crashing a Board of Regents meeting at the University of Wisconsin and demanding that the institution immediately cut all ties with the practice of torturing cats for the sake of scientific research.
The actor was accompani... |
8 February 2013
03:38 GMT |
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A new flavor of the Yahoo! Mail application is now available for download for Android-based devices, namely version 2.0.7, with various enhancements and fixes packed inside. One of the changes included in the new app release involves notifications, which will get users to the correct inbox now. However, it seems ... |
8 February 2013
03:34 GMT |
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Asus did a very good job with Google’s Nexus 7 tablet, so Android fans have higher expectations from the company’s next slate.
Rumors on the alleged Nexus 7 killer tablet surfaced a few days ago when details about Asus working on a 7-inch slate leaked in the wild.
A few days after the initial thrill mor... |
8 February 2013
03:33 GMT |
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Cybercriminals have flooded GitHub and SourceForge with malicious links in an effort to distribute pieces of ransomware with the aid of the Stamp EK exploit kit.
GFI Labs experts reveal that the links appear to point to adult pictures of celebrities. Users who click on them are taken to a fake YouTube page or to a w... |
8 February 2013
03:32 GMT |
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World of Warcraft continues to see its number of subscribers dwindle, as publisher Activision Blizzard has just confirmed that, as of December 31, 2012, around 9.6 million players still have an active subscriptions.
World of Warcraft is still one of the most popular subscription-based online games out there but, ove... |
8 February 2013
03:31 GMT |
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Apple has released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 4.04 which adds support for RAW image formats churned out by several new camera models from Leica, Nikon, Pentax, and Sony. As they retain more image information than JPEGs, Digital camera RAW formats can produce better results when used with Aperture, iPhot... |
8 February 2013
03:31 GMT |
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GNOME Control Center, GNOME's main interface for configuration of various aspects of your desktop, is now at version 3.7.5.1.
Highlights of GNOME Control Center 3.7.5.1:
• The medium quality is now the default setting;
• Compiling against NetworkManager 0.9.6 is now allowed;
• 'Apply' ... |
8 February 2013
03:27 GMT |
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We have already suspected, as has everyone else, that the GK110-based consumer graphics card from NVIDIA would be very expensive, but now we know just how much it will sell for.
The price might go down once the official announcement is made, but right now, the tag is of 5,820.80 Danish Krone (US $1,046 / 780-1,046 ... |
8 February 2013
03:21 GMT |
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Android enthusiasts who ended up with an LG smartphone, an Optimus 4X HD, an L7 or an L9 in particular, will probably be disappointed to hear their promised Jelly Bean update has been slightly delayed. According to GSMArena, Italian blog Caotic.it, the same source that claimed earlier this month LG Optimus 4X HD wil... |
8 February 2013
03:09 GMT |
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Developer Blizzard is releasing a new video for StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm designed to show fans of the series some of the new features introduced for the multiplayer side of the game, including training mode and the new unranked matches.
The development team wants to make Heart of the Swarm a more attractive g... |
8 February 2013
03:03 GMT |
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NVIDIA's fabled GeForce Titan graphics adapter has been getting mentioned in the news several times a week lately. Now, though, we at least have something to actually show, literally. WCCFTech has posted an exclusive preview of the adapter's printed circuit board (PCB). It is a very blurry image, and it... |
8 February 2013
03:02 GMT |
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Valve has just rolled out a brand new update for Dota 2 via its Steam service, adding a long-awaited Team Matchmaking system, while implementing a variety of fixes for different balancing issues, as well as other tweaks for the user interface.
Dota 2 has been in closed beta for quite some time, but it already has mo... |
8 February 2013
03:01 GMT |
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Microsoft’s Windows division is reportedly working on two different projects right now, one supposed to spawn the highly anticipated Windows Blue and another one that could bring the next full standalone operating system called Windows 9.
A report published by ZDNet on the upcoming Windows Blue also points to ... |
8 February 2013
03:00 GMT |
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Adobe has released Flash Player 11.5.502.149 for Windows and Mac and Flash Player 11.2.202.258 for Linux. Flash Player for Android has also been updated. The latest updates address a couple of vulnerabilities that are currently exploited in the wild. The affected products are Flash Player 11.5.502.146 and earlier v... |
8 February 2013
02:59 GMT |
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Much has been written about Taylor Swift’s love life so it only makes sense for people to be interested in her plans for Valentine’s Day as well. As it turns out, she doesn’t have anything special in mind.
Then again, she’s single, having recently split from Harry Styles, star of One Directi... |
8 February 2013
02:56 GMT |
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An inmate in upstate New York has received a rather unusual gift from his mother during visiting hours. He has been passed narcotic drugs through a kiss, meant to throw off prison security. 54-year-old Kimberly Margeson, was visiting her son, 30-year-old William Partridge, who was in custody over a weapons charge. ... |
8 February 2013
02:52 GMT |
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Kickstarter is now used to raise enough money for the construction of a Death Star, like the one in the Star Wars trilogy, but with less obvious vulnerabilities.
The project creator for this Kickstarter project remains a mystery and can only be identified by its website. It seems that the refusal of the White House ... |
8 February 2013
02:51 GMT |
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Apple has released a public statement dispelling reports that the company needed to do more to unlock value for shareholders, saying it agrees with Greenlight Capital’s proposal to return additional cash to investors.
In a statement posted to its PR section, Apple reveals that the company’s management al... |
8 February 2013
02:48 GMT |
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There is just one step up from child labor to student labor, and Hewlett-Packard wants to make sure it is as free of risk as possible in that area, which is why it has enacted a new policy in China. Underage labor caused a big stir last year, when a Samsung supplier got accused of using child labor and it was disco... |
8 February 2013
02:48 GMT |
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On January 30, Canadian mobile phone maker BlackBerry officially launched its new BlackBerry 10 operating system, and confirmed that the Skype application will be available for it.
As it turns out, the Skype mobile client will actually be brought to the new mobile operating system from Google’s Android platfo... |
8 February 2013
02:47 GMT |
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Journey, the stylish adventure from thatgamecompany, is the big winner of the DICE Awards ceremony for this year, taking home eight prizes after it received nominations in 11 categories.
The full list of winners, quoted by VG247, is the following:
Game of the Year
Game of the Year 2012: Journey
Action: Borderlands... |
8 February 2013
02:37 GMT |
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Activision, surprising no one, has just confirmed the it's going to release a brand new Call of Duty game later this year.
Activision's Call of Duty franchise makes a whole lot of money for the successful publisher, raking in hundreds of millions of dollars from all over the world in sales.
While it'... |
8 February 2013
02:34 GMT |
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In today’s earth shattering news, even David Beckham uses a body double for shots that might make him look less than hot. H&M has confirmed that it had used a body double for the latest ad, which went viral in just hours after release. In case you missed it the other day, check it out above again. However, *p... |
8 February 2013
02:26 GMT |
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Even though Microsoft will release several other fixes next week as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday cycle, the company today launched a new security update for Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8 to resolve a Flash Player issue.
The patch is supposed to address vulnerabilities found in Adobe Flash Player in Internet... |
8 February 2013
02:24 GMT |
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A man from Tennessee has decided to resign his job instead of having his W-2 form tainted with the number “666.”
52-year-old Walter Slonopas is a firm believer in the fact that “666” is the devil's stamp, and is trying to save his soul by dissociating himself from it.
“If you acce... |
8 February 2013
02:24 GMT |
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On Thursday, mobile phone maker ZTE Corporation officially announced the upcoming availability of its ZTE Grand Era V985 smartphone on shelves in Hong Kong. This is the first quad-core smartphone from ZTE to arrive on the market in Hong Kong in 2013. It will feature a price tag of HK$ 2,999 ($387 / €288) when ... |
8 February 2013
02:23 GMT |
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Information recently made available to the general public says that the Findus brand lasagna marketed in Great Britain contains one highly controversial ingredient: horse meat.
Although some of the frozen lasagna sold by said brand is argued to only contain about 5% horse meat, it seems that in certain cases, the h... |
8 February 2013
02:18 GMT |
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ZeptoLab has just released a new update for Cut the Rope that adds more content. Both Android and iOS fans will be able to enjoy the new levels included in this update.
Fans of little monster Om Nom, the most adorable candy eater, will be happy to know that in celebration of Chinese New Year ZeptoLab added a brand n... |
8 February 2013
02:07 GMT |
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Microsoft has just announced the release of its official Surface blog, a new website that’s supposed to help the company share information about its two tablets with readers across the world.While the Surface with Windows 8 Pro is only hours away from its public debut, the company has reportedly canceled the la... |
8 February 2013
01:56 GMT |
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Sony started the rollout of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for Xperia T and Xperia V several days ago, but the company did not offer any official details on what the update brings and when it might be released in all regions.
Earlier this week we reported on the availability of Jelly Bean for Xperia V and thought the Xperia... |
8 February 2013
01:49 GMT |
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Microsoft has just announced through its February 2013 advance security bulletin that this month’s Patch Tuesday would bring a total of 12 security updates, five of which are marked as critical.
Supposed to fix a total of 57 vulnerabilities, the upcoming patches also include two different critical bulletins fo... |
8 February 2013
01:29 GMT |
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Microsoft is rumored to be working on Windows Blue, the first major upgrade for Windows 8 that’s expected to hit the shelves sometime this year, but the company is yet to publicly confirm this. According to Mary Jo Foley of ZDNet, Windows Blue is going to be used by Microsoft as the foundation of a larger upda... |
8 February 2013
01:20 GMT |
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Panos Panay, the man in charge with the Surface division at Microsoft, has just announced on Twitter that the planned launch event for the new Surface with Windows 8 Pro had been canceled due to the snowstorm.
“Given the blizzard warning for NYC area I’m super bummed I won’t be able to be there to ... |
8 February 2013
01:06 GMT |
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