Softpedia News Calendar

About 140 articles found for 1 December 2011:

 

Intel Xeon E3-1200 v2 CPUs Will Use the Ivy Bridge Architecture

Will retain compatibility with the current LGA 1155 socket and chipsets
by Sorin Nita, December 1st, 2011
 

Cellcom Rolls Out Android 2.3 Gingerbread for Motorola Milestone X

The update is available OTA (over the air) and can be initiated manually
by Cosmin Vasile, December 1st, 2011
 

Publishers Show Limited Support for UMD Passport Vita Program

Monster Hunter will not allow for transfers between PSP and Vita
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 1st, 2011
BlackBerry Bold 9900 Receives Maintenance Update at Vodafone Australia

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Receives Maintenance Update at Vodafone Australia

by Ionut Arghire, December 1st, 2011
The software update can be applied via a desktop PC
 

AMD’s CEO Continues Job Cuts

Targets marketing and sales personal in Europe, but also some PR staff
by Sorin Nita, December 1st, 2011
 

MSI and Gigabyte Not Making Ultrabooks, for Now at Least

Both have to deal with the notebook losses they are already experiencing
by Sebastian Pop, December 1st, 2011
 

Ultima Designer Believe Age of Home Consoles Is Over

The technology has evolved enough to make smartphones competitive
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 1st, 2011
Victoria's Secret Models Are Too Thin, Voices Complain

Victoria's Secret Models Are Too Thin, Voices Complain

by Elena Gorgan, December 1st, 2011
With the annual Victoria's Secret show, debate on the models' weight starts once more
 

RIM Brings Content Rating to BlackBerry App World

Users will be able to set filters on content starting with mid-December
by Ionut Arghire, December 1st, 2011
 

Gigabyte T1009 Cedar Trail Convertible Tablet Visits FCC

Netvertible model measures 10.1 inches and has an HD screen
by Sebastian Pop, December 1st, 2011
 

Fishy Diets May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s

They also boost cognitive abilities in the general population
by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
BlackBerry Curve 9360 and Nokia 500 Arrive at Videotron

BlackBerry Curve 9360 and Nokia 500 Arrive at Videotron

by Cosmin Vasile, December 1st, 2011
Both smartphones are available for $50 (37 EUR) on a reduced rate
 

BlackBerry Bold 9790 Now Available at Rogers

The new device comes with a compact design, powerful capabilities
by Ionut Arghire, December 1st, 2011
New Apple Store Billing Phishing Discovered

New Apple Store Billing Phishing Discovered

by Filip Truta, December 1st, 2011
Apple IDs are the primary target, says security authority Sophos
 

Planetary Protection Procedure Omitted for Mars-Bound Mission

The MSL did not undergo one of the critical sanitation steps before launch
by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
 

Video Calling Enjoys Increased Popularity

It should see over 380 million users in 2015 both on PC and mobile devices
by Ionut Arghire, December 1st, 2011
 

Ali Lohan Denies Talk of Plastic Surgery in New Interview

I'm 17, it's illegal, the model tells Page Six, shooting down ongoing reports
by Elena Gorgan, December 1st, 2011
 

Firefox 13 Final to Drop OS X 10.5 Leopard Support

Engineering manager ponders pulling the plug roughly six months from now
by Filip Truta, December 1st, 2011
Microsoft Gives Three Mice a Dragon Tattoo

Microsoft Gives Three Mice a Dragon Tattoo

by Sebastian Pop, December 1st, 2011
Microsoft announced three mice, one of which is more unusual
 

HTC Raider 4G Visits FCC, Possibly Headed to AT&T

The smartphone is already available for purchase in Canada
by Cosmin Vasile, December 1st, 2011
 

HTC Amaze 4G Goes Live at Mobilicity

The smartphone is available for $549.99 (410 EUR) outright
by Cosmin Vasile, December 1st, 2011
 

TLC Defends New Show 'Virgin Diaries'

Network boss shoots down talk that the show is exploiting its own “stars”
by Elena Gorgan, December 1st, 2011
 

WordPress Debuts WordAds, Thinks You Deserve Better than Google

Only selected bloggers will be picked to join the program at this stage
by Lucian Parfeni, December 1st, 2011
Evernote 2.1 for Windows Phone Now Available for Download

Evernote 2.1 for Windows Phone Now Available for Download

by Ionut Arghire, December 1st, 2011
The application brings along templates, new languages, more
 

Italian Tuna Industry Keeps Unsustainable Secrets

No Italian tuna company can currently offer 100% responsibly-caught tuna
by Oana Grigoras, December 1st, 2011
 

Demi Moore Is Already Dating Another Man

Heartbroken star has started seeing good friend Scott-Vincent Borba
by Elena Gorgan, December 1st, 2011
 

Adobe Fixes XSS Vulnerability in Flex SDK

A cross-site scripting flaw could have allowed an attacker to execute arbitrary code
by Eduard Kovacs, December 1st, 2011
 

From the Vaults: How Reality Shows Are Not 'Reality'

Clip from BBC show demonstrates how editing makes a whole lot of difference
by Elena Gorgan, December 1st, 2011
Therapy May Work Best for Insomnia

Therapy May Work Best for Insomnia

by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
Its positive effects may beat those of pills or alcohol
 

jQuery Closes Plug-In Repository Due to Spamming

They're plug-in repository could be compared to a jungle in the past period
by Eduard Kovacs, December 1st, 2011
 

General Electric to Build a Plutonium Reactor in the UK

The company could develop a multibillion pounds project aiming to use plutonium as fuel
by Oana Grigoras, December 1st, 2011
 

HP May Lose to Lenovo Any Quarter Now

2012 may see the first position as PC supplier passing to another
by Sebastian Pop, December 1st, 2011
Take Two CEO Says FarmVille Business Model Is Unsustainable

Take Two CEO Says FarmVille Business Model Is Unsustainable

by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 1st, 2011
Social gaming is not totally transparent with its data
 

The No. 1 iPhone 4S Dislike Is…

ChangeWave issues the results of a new survey of iPhone 4S customers
by Filip Truta, December 1st, 2011
 

Violent Games Influence the Brain for Up to Week

Researchers measure the neural effects of violent video games
by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
As Feared, PCs Aren't Being Sought After This Winter

As Feared, PCs Aren't Being Sought After This Winter

by Sebastian Pop, December 1st, 2011
Even holiday shipments can't prevent falling sales figures
 

Biomarker Test Detects Parkinson's Very Early On

The approach could significantly improve patients' quality of life
by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
 

TeaMp0isoN: United Nations Servers Not Outdated (Exclusive)

The log files are dated 2011, which means that the information is not that old
by Eduard Kovacs, December 1st, 2011
 

Kris Humphries: I Was a Pawn in Kim Kardashian's Business Venture

He's been telling friends he feels deceived, is convinced he should get an annulment
by Elena Gorgan, December 1st, 2011
New Nanotube Production Technique for OLED

New Nanotube Production Technique for OLED

by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
Future computer displays could look really amazing
 

Drilling Operations of Oil Companies to Compromise the Arctic

Shell, BP and Statoil could be threatening the Arctic with future drilling operations
by Oana Grigoras, December 1st, 2011
 

Getac Announces ‘World’s Toughest Android Tablet’

The tablet is aimed at end users and features rugged military grade rating
by Cosmin Vasile, December 1st, 2011
 

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Alpha 1 Has Linux Kernel 3.2

Download and test Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Alpha 1 right now!
by Marius Nestor, December 1st, 2011
Spotify Adds Apps for Desktop Client to Discover Music, Get Lyrics

Spotify Adds Apps for Desktop Client to Discover Music, Get Lyrics

by Lucian Parfeni, December 1st, 2011
More apps will be added in time to expand the functionality
 

Tokyo Auto Show Reveals the Green Cars of the Future

Toyota plans to sell 60,000 plug-in Prius hybrids on an international scale every year
by Oana Grigoras, December 1st, 2011
 

Lady Gaga Owns the Night at Grammys 2012 Nominations Show

Singer performs “Marry the Night” and “You and I” with Sugarland
by Elena Gorgan, December 1st, 2011
 

Why Religious People Dislike Atheists

Psychologists take a closer look at this unfounded antipathy
by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
First Look at Daniel Day Lewis as Abraham Lincoln

First Look at Daniel Day Lewis as Abraham Lincoln

by Elena Gorgan, December 1st, 2011
Student snaps actor in character, while shooting new Steven Spielberg film
 

Dolphin Survivor to Solve Die-off Mystery

Experts still don't know why 600 dolphins have died in Gulf of Mexico since last year
by Oana Grigoras, December 1st, 2011
 

Apple Put a 'Keylogger' in iOS 5

Hacker finds a copy of Carrier IQ in the iPhone OS dating as far back as v. 3.1.3
by Filip Truta, December 1st, 2011
 

Researcher Shows How Smartphones Record Our Every Key Stroke

A piece of software tracks passwords, message content and even location
by Eduard Kovacs, December 1st, 2011
The Science Behind 'Ignorance Is Bliss'

The Science Behind 'Ignorance Is Bliss'

by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
Experts explain why people avoid seeking knowledge at times
 

Yahoo Messenger 11.5 Debuts Tabbed Conversations, Now Available in Romanian

Recent contacts are grouped at the top of the list, you can make snapshots of your screen
by Lucian Parfeni, December 1st, 2011
 

No Silverlight 5 Yet, No ETA Either

Microsoft did not make the new version of the plug-in available in November as promised
by Ionut Arghire, December 1st, 2011
 

Amazon Launches Kindle 4 in Italy and Spain

Together with Spanish and Italian versions of its associated online store
by Sorin Nita, December 1st, 2011
 

T-Mobile UK Debuts HTC Sensation XE and HTC Explorer

Both smartphones are available for free on select plans
by Cosmin Vasile, December 1st, 2011
Walnut Market Is Threatened by Climate Change

Walnut Market Is Threatened by Climate Change

by Oana Grigoras, December 1st, 2011
Climate change could close nut farms worth $1billion (€740,96 million) every year
 

Another iPhone Bursts into Flames

Brazilian owner was sleeping inches away from the device that went ablaze while charging
by Filip Truta, December 1st, 2011
 

Samsung Optical Sensor in Pixel LCD Has Advanced Touch Support

Accurate tracking of over 50 touch points possible on 40-inch screen
by Sebastian Pop, December 1st, 2011
Asus’ Transformer Prime Takes On the iPad 2

Asus’ Transformer Prime Takes On the iPad 2

by Sorin Nita, December 1st, 2011
Is a tad thinner and lighter than the Apple tablet
 

Grammys 2012: Nominations Announced

Adele, Kanye West, Bruno Mars, lead the pack with most nods at the prestigious awards show
by Elena Gorgan, December 1st, 2011
 

Early Stars Display Amazing Heavy Chemical Concentrations

This is entirely unexpected of such old stars, experts report
by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
Kris Humphries Wants Marriage Annulled, Says Kim Kardashian Is a Fraud

Kris Humphries Wants Marriage Annulled, Says Kim Kardashian Is a Fraud

by Elena Gorgan, December 1st, 2011
Basketball star says Kim deceived him into marrying her for the show
 

Download Infinity Blade II for iPhone, iPad

New story and fighting moves, enhanced character and weapon customization
by Filip Truta, December 1st, 2011
 

SpaceX to Expand Its Florida Base of Operations

The company wants to improve its Falcon 9 launch services
by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
 

More Money for Victims of BP Oil Spill

Victims of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill will get twice more money than anticipated
by Oana Grigoras, December 1st, 2011
Apple to Fix Siri's Search Results Omission for Birth Control

Apple to Fix Siri's Search Results Omission for Birth Control

by Filip Truta, December 1st, 2011
Cupertino apologizes for the assistant’s misinterpretation of search terms
 

Guide to Enabling the New Integrated Universal Google Navbar

The navbar is not available to all users yet, but you can enable it with a cookie trick
by Lucian Parfeni, December 1st, 2011
 

Flipping Exoplanets Found in Distant Binary System

One of the giant worlds forces four others to do the same
by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
 

Affordable Nokia X2-02 Launched with Dual SIM and S40

The feature-phone is available for 60 EUR (80 USD) outright
by Cosmin Vasile, December 1st, 2011
Biofuel Linked to Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Biofuel Linked to Greenhouse Gas Emissions

by Oana Grigoras, December 1st, 2011
Biofuel manufacturing depends on deforestation, a process with a high ecological footprint
 

FBI: Three US Cities Breached via SCADA Systems

The FBI plans to double the size of its Cyber Division to better handle these threats
by Eduard Kovacs, December 1st, 2011
 

iPhone 4S Unlock Progress: Baseband Bootrom Now Dumped

Musclenerd & team break new ground after Thanksgiving feat
by Filip Truta, December 1st, 2011
 

iPad 2 and Millions of Dollars Advertised by Chinese Phishing Sites

Beware of websites that offer fabulous prizes in return for an email password
by Eduard Kovacs, December 1st, 2011
 

Intel Designs Wireless Ultrabook Dock, WiGig Involved

There are some limitations that might not be surmountable in the short term
by Sebastian Pop, December 1st, 2011
PS Vita Will Appeal to Core Gamers, Is a Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Device

PS Vita Will Appeal to Core Gamers, Is a Next-Gen Mobile Gaming Device

by Andrei Dobra, December 1st, 2011
Sony believes that its handheld platform will delight all gamers
 

Phobos-Grunt Remains in Doomed Orbit

Recent commands to move the spacecraft have failed
by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
 

British Homeowners Forced to Start Saving Water

The British will have to start saving water for an extremely hot and dry 2012
by Oana Grigoras, December 1st, 2011
 

Jason Trawick Will Propose to Britney Spears

Sources say he's already bought a ring and will pop the question very soon
by Elena Gorgan, December 1st, 2011
Download Kaspersky Virus Scanner for Mac OS X

Download Kaspersky Virus Scanner for Mac OS X

by Filip Truta, December 1st, 2011
Now in the Mac App Store with automatic malware database update feature
 

Three JPL Missions Recognized with Significant Award

The missions got the nod for their contribution to forwarding science
by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
GRACE Sees Massive Drought in Texas

GRACE Sees Massive Drought in Texas

by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
The satellites have just produced new groundwater distribution maps
 

Kris Humphries Is Gay, Says Star

Magazine claims that's the real reason why Kim Kardashian wants a divorce
by Elena Gorgan, December 1st, 2011
 

Lettuce-Wearing Women Urge Drivers to Adopt Vegan Power

PETA volunteers are distributing free soy jerky to Seattle drivers
by Oana Grigoras, December 1st, 2011
 

NOD32 and Kaspersky Websites Hacked (Updated)

Even security specialists prove themselves to be weak in front of hackers
by Eduard Kovacs, December 1st, 2011
 

AMD Trinity Desktop APUs Arrive in March, 2012

Low-power systems get theirs first, higher-performance chips set for May
by Sebastian Pop, December 1st, 2011
DRM Doesn’t Stop Piracy, Game Content Does, Good Old Games Believes

DRM Doesn’t Stop Piracy, Game Content Does, Good Old Games Believes

by Andrei Dobra, December 1st, 2011
PC users just want quick and easy access to their games, not restrictive software
 

Weird Cosmic Explosion Gets Two Possible Explanations

The gamma-ray burst was first observed late last year
by Tudor Vieru, December 1st, 2011
 

ARM PCs Appealing to 40% of PC Makers

Or at least 40% of the PC makers surveyed by financial services firm Morgan Stanley
by Sebastian Pop, December 1st, 2011
 

Asus Transformer Prime US Retail Launch: Week of December 19

May not arrive in time for Christmas, so you should better think about a backup plan
by Sorin Nita, December 1st, 2011
 

Experts Find Extinct Frogs in Israel

Experts say the rare frogs found in Hula Valley now have a chance to survive
by Oana Grigoras, December 1st, 2011
Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus Emerges in Press Photos, Hands-On Video

Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus Emerges in Press Photos, Hands-On Video

by Ionut Arghire, December 1st, 2011
The phone should arrive in a matter of days, nothing is yet official
 

Official ‘Cristiano Ronaldo’ Game for Android Phones Announced

The game can be purchased for $2.99 (£1.99 or €2.39)
by Cosmin Vasile, December 1st, 2011