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About 62 articles found for 2 February 2013:
Green/Eco Blog
Beagle Returns Home After Spending 41 Days Outdoors, Enduring the Cold Weather
The dog was separated by his family by hurricane Sandy
by Laura Sinpetru, February 2nd, 2013
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Former First Dog Barney Bush Dies at Age 12
Wal-Mart Supposedly Fired an Employee for Rescuing a Pup
Security Blog
$140 PiceBOT Botnet Targets Latin American Bank Customers
The malware that powers it is similar to the one distributed by vOlk and S.A.P.Z
by Eduard Kovacs, February 2nd, 2013
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Jabberbot Malware Uses Jabber Protocol for C&C Communications
Over 16,000 Facebook Account Credentials Stolen by PokerAgent Botnet
Green
Hunter Pays $45,000 (€33,000) for Permission to Kill Just One Sheep
The Desert Bighorn sheep this man wants to hunt is listed as an endangered species
by Laura Sinpetru, February 2nd, 2013
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Former First Dog Barney Bush Dies at Age 12
Humans Argued to Have Wiped Out the Tasmanian Tiger
Green
Global Warming Puts Wolverines on the Endangered Animals List
Conservationists say these animals must be protected all across the US
by Laura Sinpetru, February 2nd, 2013
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New National Park in Congo Will House 15,000 Gorillas
Humans Argued to Have Wiped Out the Tasmanian Tiger
Windows
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Windows 8 Pro Available for Only $15 (€11) Due to Unpatched Bug
The Windows Upgrade Program was still offering Windows 8 at a very low price
by Bogdan Popa, February 2nd, 2013
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Microsoft Reveals the Best Weather Apps for Windows 8
Watch a Brand New Windows 8 Commercial
Weekend Reading: Grand Theft Auto V's Delay and Next-Generation Consoles
by Andrei Dobra, February 2nd, 2013
GTA V could have been released on next-gen consoles like the upcoming PS4
Columns
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Green/Eco Blog
27 Bear Cubs Refuse to Hibernate, Give Their Caretaker a Rather Difficult Time
Ben Kilham is doing his best in providing for these cubs, admits they can be a hassle
by Laura Sinpetru, February 2nd, 2013
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USDA Shuts Down Bear Park, Fines Owners for Animal Cruelty
Polar Bears, Activists Shut Down Shell Fuel Station in Davos
Columns
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Weekend Reading: Time Is The Essence of Success in God of War
I no longer have the time required to get good at new games
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 2nd, 2013
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New God of War: Ascension Dev Diary Video Shows the Manticore
God of War: Ascension Superbowl 2013 Commercial Gets Teaser Video
Research & Tech
“Virtual Chimney” Fences Promise to Reduce Airport Pollution
These innovative fences would make emissions disperse more effectively
by Laura Sinpetru, February 2nd, 2013
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US Emissions Hit Lowest Level in 30 Years
Curbing Global Aircraft Emissions Is Well Within Reach, the WWF Says
Mac software reviews
A Reliable Audio Converter
An application that allows you to convert between multiple audio formats
by Alexandru Tanase, February 2nd, 2013
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Replace Your Mouse with Hotkeys
Manage the Files on Your Apple Mobile Devices
Security
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Hackers Around the World: Cyber-Rat of LulzSec Peru
Our interview series continues with a 15-year-old hacker
by Eduard Kovacs, February 2nd, 2013
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Softpedia Exclusive Interview: Andrei Avădănei, Founder of DefCamp
Hackers Around the World: It’s No TriCk, He’s Among the Best in the UK
Woman’s iPhone 4S Combusts Spontaneously, Leaks Acid
by Filip Truta, February 2nd, 2013
Mrs. Bhujle tried to get a replacement from Apple, but the company refused
iPhone
Internet Life
Firefox Is Getting Rid of the Panorama Feature Since No One Is Using It
The touted big feature of Firefox 4 doesn't have that many fans
by Lucian Parfeni, February 2nd, 2013
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Why Google Is Right to Block Google Maps on Windows Phone 8
Dotcom's Mega Only Works in Chrome, Desktop and Mobile Apps Are on Their Way
Rumours about mobile phones
Specs of Five Unannounced Samsung Smartphones Emerge
All five already benchmarked, might be unveiled in Q1 this year
by Ionut Arghire, February 2nd, 2013
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Samsung Teases New Super Bowl Commercial: El Plato Supreme
Galaxy S III La Fleur to Arrive in Russia Tomorrow
Internet Life
Google Chrome Explodes on Mobile, May Take Second Place This Year
Chrome is fast replacing the stock Android browser
by Lucian Parfeni, February 2nd, 2013
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Why Google Is Right to Block Google Maps on Windows Phone 8
Dotcom's Mega Only Works in Chrome, Desktop and Mobile Apps Are on Their Way
Linux Distributions
Linux Lite 1.0.4 Is Available, Features PAE Support and Steam for Linux
A new version of the Linux Lite distribution has been launched
by Silviu Stahie, February 2nd, 2013
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Steam for Linux − the Road So Far and the Road Ahead
Mark of the Ninja and Deadlight to Arrive on Steam for Linux
Games
Rockstar Apologizes for Grand Theft Auto V Delay
The developer will use the extra time to polish the game and make it a great experience
by Andrei Dobra, February 2nd, 2013
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Grand Theft Auto V Retail Copy Spotted in Shanghai
Two New Grand Theft Auto V Posters Found in the Wild
Apple Releases Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 12
by Filip Truta, February 2nd, 2013
Bug allows untrusted Java applet to execute arbitrary code outside the Java sandbox
Mac
Weekly Roundup
Security Brief: Newspaper Hacks, China
The main events of the week between January 28 and February 3
by Eduard Kovacs, February 2nd, 2013
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Security Brief: Westboro Baptist Church and Twitter Hacks
Security Brief: Google Defacements and Blackmail
Mobile OS
T-Mobile’s Lumia 710 Won’t Receive Windows Phone 7.8
Nokia has already confirmed that the update won't land on this handset
by Ionut Arghire, February 2nd, 2013
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Windows Phone 7.8 Lands on Lumia 610 and Lumia 800 at Vodafone Australia
Microsoft Details Changes in Windows Phone 7.8
Celebrity News
Jennifer Aniston Still Obsessed with Brad Pitt, Still in Therapy
Engaged to Justin Theroux, star is yet to move past first failed marriage
by Elena Gorgan, February 2nd, 2013
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Penelope Cruz Is Pregnant with Her Second Child
Alec Baldwin and Wife Stay Mum on Pregnancy Rumors
Technology Blog
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MAUZ Gives Smartphones Complete Gesture Control over Computers – Video
All it needs is the MAUZ app on the phone for everything to be interpreted
by Sebastian Pop, February 2nd, 2013
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Raspberry Pi Gets Its Very Own App Store
Pebble E-Paper Smartwatches Finally Shipping
Oddiverse Blog
Russian Judge Caught on Camera Sleeping During Trial, Resigns
The judge sleeps through the defense lawyer's argumentation, convicts the defendant
by Raluca Anghel, February 2nd, 2013
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9 Philadelphia Judges Charged for Fixing Traffic Tickets
Trayvon Martin Case: Zimmerman Reveals Recent Picture of the Victim
Kickstarter: Point-and-Shoot Camera Tablet Will Give You a Model to 3D Print-Video
by Sebastian Pop, February 2nd, 2013
It will allow even those not versed in CAD to use 3D printers
3D Printing Blog
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Celebrity News
Lindsay Lohan Is So Broke She’s Back Living with Her Mother
Actress can no longer afford her own place, says new report
by Elena Gorgan, February 2nd, 2013
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Charlie Sheen Talks Lance Armstrong, Lindsay Lohan – Video
Lindsay Lohan’s Baby Brother Born: Landon Major Lohan
Linux
Steam for Linux − the Road So Far and the Road Ahead
The Linux world is going through some pretty important changes
by Silviu Stahie, February 2nd, 2013
more on this topic
Mark of the Ninja and Deadlight to Arrive on Steam for Linux
Squid 3.2.7 Fixes IPv6 Related Crash
Mac
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OS X 10.9 Traffic Spikes Up, First Betas Could Emerge Soon
Apple ramps up internal testing of its next major Mac OS update
by Filip Truta, February 2nd, 2013
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Apple Again Blocks Java 7 in OS X
Evasi0n iOS 6.1 Jailbreak Announced
Oddiverse
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Ohio Postal Service Claims Immunity from Traffic Laws for Its Drivers
Post truck drivers racked up $700 (€516) in tickets in December
by Raluca Anghel, February 2nd, 2013
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Missing Truck Driver May Be Buried in Ontario, Police Find Evidence
Van Exel's Son Convicted of Murder, Gets 60 Years in Jail [Updated]
Security Fixes and Improvements
Oracle Fixes 50 Java Flaws with February CPU, One Vulnerability Still Unaddressed
Security Explorations experts explain what has been fixed and what hasn't been
by Eduard Kovacs, February 2nd, 2013
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Experts: Silent Exploits Still Possible in Java 7, Despite Security Improvements
Security Explorations Identifies Two Vulnerabilities in Java 7 Update 11
Projector Sales Are on the Rise, 35,600 Full HD Ones to Sell This Year
by Sebastian Pop, February 2nd, 2013
Yet again, tablets and other small gadgets are being credited
Technology Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
Go Daddy Kiss Ad for Super Bowl Required 45 Takes
Jesse Heiman won the lottery when he was picked to kiss Bar Rafaeli
by Elena Gorgan, February 2nd, 2013
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Viral of the Day: The Ultimate NFL Fan Experience
“World War Z” Gets Super Bowl Teaser
Technology Blog
7 Million UHD TV Shipments Predicted for 2016
Over half a million 4K TVs will reach buyers homes this year
by Sebastian Pop, February 2nd, 2013
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LG Sold 300 84-Inch 4K UHDTVs Already, Despite Huge Price
Despite Prices, 4K UHDTVs Will Reach 10 Million Shipments This Year
Internet Life
Path Fined by the FTC over Kid Privacy Issues, Just as a New Privacy Flaw Emerges
The social networking app has had a few problems with privacy
by Lucian Parfeni, February 2nd, 2013
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RapidShare Adds Download Traffic Limits, 1GB for Non-Subscribers, Wants to Become Dropbox
Firefox Blocks Vulnerable Java 7 Update 7
Music, Film & TV Blog
Kanye West Performs in Abu Dhabi in a Straightjacket – Video
Rapper finds fashion inspiration in the most unlikely places
by Elena Gorgan, February 2nd, 2013
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Kanye West Wears Ski Mask to Paris Fashion Week Show – Photo
People’s Choice Awards 2013: Taylor Swift Makes Kanye West Joke – Video
Green
US Emissions Hit Lowest Level in 30 Years
The country is making progress towards cutting down on its ecological footprint
by Laura Sinpetru, February 2nd, 2013
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Curbing Global Aircraft Emissions Is Well Within Reach, the WWF Says
Billionaire Sells Canned Fresh Air to People in China
Twitter: This Hack Was Not the Work of Amateurs
by Eduard Kovacs, February 2nd, 2013
The company's representatives say they can't speculate on the origins of the attack
Security Blog
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Oddiverse
Chicken Wing Eating Champ Charged for Drug Possession, Distribution
Bill “El Wingador” Simmons was arrested on four drug-related counts
by Raluca Anghel, February 2nd, 2013
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Man Tried to Rob a Diner, Made Up Sob Story to Get Free Pizza
Missing Truck Driver May Be Buried in Ontario, Police Find Evidence
Television
American Idol’s Matt Farmer Exposed as a Huge Fraud
Aspiring singer comes with major sob story, is exposed as a shameless liar
by Elena Gorgan, February 2nd, 2013
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Steven Tyler Surprises Judges on American Idol Auditions – Video
Watch: Summer Cunningham’s American Idol Audition Forces Nicki Minaj to Storm Out
Connectivity
VESA Updates DisplayPort Dual-Mode, Enables 4K UHD DisplayPort-to-HDMI
The newest standard allows for high-quality streaming through adapters
by Sebastian Pop, February 2nd, 2013
more on this topic
Intel’s Latest Graphics Driver for XP Now Ready for Download
Picture of Zotac GeForce GTX 660 Thunderbolt Edition Graphics Card Surface
Internet Life
250,000 Twitter Accounts Hacked, You Need to Change Your Password
Twitter urges its users to rely on strong passwords
by Lucian Parfeni, February 2nd, 2013
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Google's Alternate Reality Game Gets Player Detained by Police
The US Government Hounded Aaron Swartz as a Warning to All Hacktivists
Security Blog
Syrian Electronic Army Hacks Emails of Israeli Newspaper Haaretz
Over 85 records containing plain text passwords have been leaked
by Eduard Kovacs, February 2nd, 2013
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Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defense, Other Government Websites Hacked
Anonymous Asks US President to Make DDOS Attacks a Legal Form of Protesting
Man Tried to Rob a Diner, Made Up Sob Story to Get Free Pizza
by Raluca Anghel, February 2nd, 2013
The scammer walked away with a free meal from a Montana Papa John’s
Oddiverse
Celebrity News
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Penelope Cruz Is Pregnant with Her Second Child
Report says star and husband Javier Bardem are about to become parents again
by Elena Gorgan, February 2nd, 2013
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Beyonce Opens Up on Miscarriage: The Saddest Thing I’ve Ever Been Through
Pregnant Amber Rose Has Huge Bump, No Stretch Marks
Security
Anonymous Hacker FenniC Sentenced to 60 Hours of Unpaid Work
Jake Birchall, the last of the PayPal hackers, avoids prison time
by Eduard Kovacs, February 2nd, 2013
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Canadian Naval Officer Who Leaked Information to Russia Faces Life in Prison
27-Year-Old Hacker Accused of Blackmailing Women Arrested by the FBI
Oddiverse
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Missing Truck Driver May Be Buried in Ontario, Police Find Evidence
Police brought in a team of 20 to explore the home's backyard
by Raluca Anghel, February 2nd, 2013
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Sarai Sierra Spoke to a Man Named Taylan Online Before Vanishing
Convicted Murderer Mistakenly Released from Jail in Chicago
Cases & Cooling
Fractal Design Reveals Core 3000 USB 3.0 Case
It bears little in common with the original Core 1000 chassis
by Sebastian Pop, February 2nd, 2013
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New Mid-Tower Case Launched by Fractal Design, Arc Midi R2
A Huge PC Case for New Customers, Fractal Design Define XL R2
Science Blog
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Conspiracy Theory: Iran's Space Monkey Changed Its Looks While in Orbit
Before and after picture show the money dyed its hair, had its mole removed
by Laura Sinpetru, February 2nd, 2013
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Iran Launches Monkey into Space
ESA Plans a 3D-Printed Moon Base – Gallery
Ronaiah Tuiasosopo Tells Dr. Phil He Was Molested as a Child
by Elena Gorgan, February 2nd, 2013
Manti Te’o hoaxer opens up in first interview, apologizes for everything
Music, Film & TV Blog
Hacking News
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Washington Post: Chinese Hackers Penetrated Our Systems
The cyberattacks were first launched in 2008 or 2009
by Eduard Kovacs, February 2nd, 2013
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US Considers Stronger Action Against China As a Result of Cyberattacks [AP]
The Wall Street Journal Also Attacked by Chinese Hackers [WSJ]
Storage
Intel 180 GB SSD 335, Performance-Tier Storage Unit for PCs
The drive is made of 20nm MLC NAND and is the second in its series
by Sebastian Pop, February 2nd, 2013
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4th Generation Bullet Proof SSDs Released by MyDigitalSSD
Intel's mSATA SSD 525 Series Now Selling in Japan
Oddiverse Blog
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49ers “It Gets Better” Gay Rights Ad Is Pulled
Ahmad Brooks and Isaac Sopoaga tried to separate themselves from the message of the ad
by Raluca Anghel, February 2nd, 2013
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Sandy Hook Kids' Chorus to Sing During Super Bowl
Watch: Hot Dog Thrown on Ice Disrupts Shootout in Bruins-Devils Game
Music, Film & TV Blog
Boyz II Men Go to Russia to Boost Putin’s Fertility Campaign
Iconic band will perform in Moscow ahead of Valentine’s Day
by Elena Gorgan, February 2nd, 2013
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Organizers Deny Lupe Fiasco Incident at Obama Inauguration Concert
Selena Gomez’s Message to Justin Bieber: “Cry Me a River”
Mobile OS
Windows Phone 7.8 Lands on Lumia 610 and Lumia 800 at Vodafone Australia
The update should reach all users by February 18, the carrier announced
by Ionut Arghire, February 2nd, 2013
more on this topic
Nokia Lumia 920 Now Available at Three UK
Nokia City Lens for Windows Phone Sheds Beta Tag
Van Exel's Son Convicted of Murder, Gets 60 Years in Jail
Updated
by Raluca Anghel, February 2nd, 2013
22-year-old Nickey Maxwell Van Exel fatally shot his best friend in 2010
Oddiverse
Health
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Burger King Admits to Selling Beef Burgers Containing Horse Meat
The announcement comes after almost two weeks of vehement denials
by Laura Sinpetru, February 2nd, 2013
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“Horse Meat in Burgers” Scandal Aside, Eating Caballine Products Is Not So Bad
Fat Shaming Is the Only Way to Curb Obesity, Bioethicist Says
Television
“Justified” Stuntwoman Sues Show for Ruining Her Marriage
Lisa Hoyle was badly injured on set, claims producers kept her in the dark about stunt
by Elena Gorgan, February 2nd, 2013
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Casey Anthony Gives First TV Interview Since Murder Trial
Disqualified Contestants Sue American Idol for Alleged Racism
Music, Film & TV Blog
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AKB48 Pop Star Shaves Head to Apologize for Dating – Video
Minami Minegishi has broken the group’s rule and is now apologizing for it
by Elena Gorgan, February 2nd, 2013
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Viral of the Day: For Your Consideration, “Les Miserables” Spoof
Steven Tyler Surprises Judges on American Idol Auditions – Video
Oddiverse Blog
$10,000 (€7,334) Luxury Super Bowl Cocktail Served at Hotel in New Orleans
Those wishing to give it a try can only do so until February 12
by Laura Sinpetru, February 2nd, 2013
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Japanese Prime Minister Thinks the Elderly Should “Hurry Up and Die”
A County in Ireland Sets to Allow Drunk Driving Permits for Isolated Areas
Oddiverse
Weird-Looking Purple Spheres Found in the Arizona Desert
Some say they are from another world, others claim there is nothing mysterious about them
by Laura Sinpetru, February 2nd, 2013
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Sarai Sierra Spoke to a Man Named Taylan Online Before Vanishing
Applebee's Fires Waitress Posting Pastor's Tip Complaint [Updated]
Former First Dog Barney Bush Dies at Age 12
by Laura Sinpetru, February 2nd, 2013
The black Scottish terrier passed away after a long battle with lymphoma
Green/Eco Blog
Mobile World
Videocon VT 71 Android Tablet Goes on Sale in India for $90/€65
The slate ships with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich onboard
by Cosmin Vasile, February 2nd, 2013
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Videocon Launches A20 and A30 Dual-SIM Android Phones in India
Byond Launches Cheap Mi-book Mi5 and Mi-book Mi9 Android Tablets in India
Games
High-End PCs Are Better Than Next-Gen Consoles, Says Space Citizen Creator
Sony and Microsoft will have significantly lower sales
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 2nd, 2013
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Rumor Mill: Epic Mickey Developer Will Soon Close Down
Star Citizen Receives Preliminary System Requirements
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