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About 114 articles found for 2 July 2012:

Nintendo 3DS and Pokemon Black & White 2 Lift Japanese Market

Nintendo 3DS and Pokemon Black & White 2 Lift Japanese Market

by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 2nd, 2012
The country has seen an increase in the overall value of sales
 

Chris Brown Gets Huge Wolf Tattoo on His Neck

Star shows off his new piece on Twitter but doesn’t explain its meaning
by Elena Gorgan, July 2nd, 2012
 

First Orion Spacecraft Arrives in Florida

The vehicle is scheduled to take its maiden flight in 2014
by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
 

Disney Slims Down Villain Ursula

New collection of dolls and Disney merchandise brings almost unrecognizable villains
by Elena Gorgan, July 2nd, 2012
 

VLC Media Player (Beta) for Android Now Available for Download

The video client misses quite a lot of features for the moment
by Cosmin Vasile, July 2nd, 2012
The Last of Us’ Ellie Will Be a Smart and Resourceful Companion, Dev Says

The Last of Us’ Ellie Will Be a Smart and Resourceful Companion, Dev Says

by Andrei Dobra, July 2nd, 2012
The female character will prove that AI can be helpful
 

Chris Brown Disses Drake on “I Don’t Like”

New collaboration has Chris take a not so subtle jab at his “rival”
by Elena Gorgan, July 2nd, 2012
 

Tom Cruise Stays Young with Bird Droppings Facials

He doesn’t believe in Botox, plastic surgery or other, more natural treatments
by Elena Gorgan, July 2nd, 2012
 

First BlackBerry 10 Devices Postponed for Q1 2013

The smartphones were initially slated for a Q4 2012 release
by Cosmin Vasile, July 2nd, 2012
Mila Kunis Is Extremely Happy After Weight Gain

Mila Kunis Is Extremely Happy After Weight Gain

by Elena Gorgan, July 2nd, 2012
She’s back at her pre-ballerina weight, loves her curves
 

PSN Summer Sale Kicks Off on July 3 in North American PS Store

Infamous Festival of Blood and Shadow of the Colossus have been discounted
by Andrei Dobra, July 2nd, 2012
 

Orgasms Can Cause Mysterious Headaches

Instances of this have thus far only been reported in teens
by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
 

“The Secret” Trailer: Where Are the Children?

Thriller has Jessica Biel as desperate but brave mom trying to solve terrible mystery
by Elena Gorgan, July 2nd, 2012
 

Gaia's Main Antenna Passes Critical Tests

The instrument will go on a satellite that will survey a billion stars
by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
Windows Explorer to Become File Explorer in Windows 8 RTM

Windows Explorer to Become File Explorer in Windows 8 RTM

by Ionut Arghire, July 2nd, 2012
The tool will maintain all the functionality it already has
 

Ancient Climate Data Can Now Be Recovered More Efficiently

Experts figure out how to combine multiple datasets and historical records
by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
 

Powerful AMD Radeon HD 7870 Custom Video Card with 120mm Cooling Fan

The new design uses five massive heatpipes and a single large central fan for cooling
by Constantin Murariu, July 2nd, 2012
Chronic Pain May Exist Only in Patients' Heads

Chronic Pain May Exist Only in Patients' Heads

by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
New study may help explain why the condition occurs
 

Microsoft to Bring the Metro UI to Its Website

The company already launched a preview page showing the changes
by Ionut Arghire, July 2nd, 2012
 

India Prepares Cyber Offensive After Chinese Hackers Breach Navy

A computer virus that spreads via USB memory sticks has stolen sensitive information
by Eduard Kovacs, July 2nd, 2012
 

Windows Tablets Not Ready for Heavy Gaming

Alienware manager says that Windows tablets won’t compete with PC in gaming capabilities
by Constantin Murariu, July 2nd, 2012
Relying on Sequels and Franchises Is a Mistake, EA Says

Relying on Sequels and Franchises Is a Mistake, EA Says

by Andrei Dobra, July 2nd, 2012
The company believes all developers should invest in new intellectual properties
 

School in Bali Has Solar-Powered ATM

Employees of Indonesian school get their money from green ATM
by Laura Sinpetru, July 2nd, 2012
 

Mozilla Announces Firefox OS for Phones, Industry-Wide Support

Firefox OS-based devices should arrive on shelves early next year
by Ionut Arghire, July 2nd, 2012
 

Moral Questions Raised by Plans to Drill for Gas in US Cemeteries

More and more communities are presented with proposal to lease cemetery mineral rights
by Laura Sinpetru, July 2nd, 2012
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow DLC Was a Rushed Mistake

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow DLC Was a Rushed Mistake

by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 2nd, 2012
Konami still has plans to deliver extra content for coming titles
 

AMD Brazos 2.0 E2 2000 Processor in Q4 2012

This one has higher frequencies under the same modest TDP
by Constantin Murariu, July 2nd, 2012
 

DNA Detector Could Finally Reveal Dark Matter

Scientific collaboration plans to detect the elusive stuff
by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
 

Fake ADP Funding Notifications and Security Updates Used to Spread Malware

It looks like a legitimate email, but it's designed to serve the Blackhole exploit kit
by Eduard Kovacs, July 2nd, 2012
 

Jet Ski Accident Claims the Life of NASA Astronaut

Alan Poindexter, 50, suffered a terrible accident on Sunday
by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
Microsoft Provides Some Details on Windows 8 Upgrade Plans

Microsoft Provides Some Details on Windows 8 Upgrade Plans

by Ionut Arghire, July 2nd, 2012
People will be able to maintain settings, files and apps in some upgrade scenarios
 

Tom Cruise Will Never Let Katie Holmes Take Suri Away from Scientology

Report says he’s determined to fight tooth and nail to raise her as a Scientologist
by Elena Gorgan, July 2nd, 2012
 

AMD Catalyst 12.6 WHQL Available, Not Compatible with Radeon HD 4000 Series

That’s most unfortunate for Radeon HD users who have cards older than HD 5000
by Constantin Murariu, July 2nd, 2012
 

Leatherback Turtles Are Threatened by Climate Change

New studies show that global warming destroys these animals' eggs and hatchlings
by Laura Sinpetru, July 2nd, 2012
Ixia to Acquire Cyber Security Firm BreakingPoint Systems

Ixia to Acquire Cyber Security Firm BreakingPoint Systems

by Eduard Kovacs, July 2nd, 2012
The firm will pay $160 million (126 million EUR) for the security testing company
Intel 22nm Atom Coming in Q4 2013
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Intel 22nm Atom Coming in Q4 2013

It seems that Cedar Trail is all Intel is able to give desktop users in the next 18 months
by Constantin Murariu, July 2nd, 2012
 

Australian Minister for Trade Sings to Support New Carbon Tax [VIDEO]

Craig Emerson performs song to mock the opposition's claims against the CO2 tax
by Laura Sinpetru, July 2nd, 2012
BET Awards 2012: Whitney Houston Tribute Video

BET Awards 2012: Whitney Houston Tribute Video

by Elena Gorgan, July 2nd, 2012
The most touching moment of the night has the entire audience in tears
 

Australia's New Carbon Tax Fosters National Debates

Companies are to start paying up to $23 for each tonne of greenhouse gases they produce
by Laura Sinpetru, July 2nd, 2012
 

HP Puts ARM Second Once Again

HP is choosing Intel instead of ARM for Windows 8 tablets
by Constantin Murariu, July 2nd, 2012
 

BET Awards 2012: Mariah Carey Tears Up During Whitney Houston Tribute

From one diva to another: Mariah recalls “good friend” Whitney
by Elena Gorgan, July 2nd, 2012
Smart HDMI Cables Tell You What Signal They’re Carrying

Smart HDMI Cables Tell You What Signal They’re Carrying

by Constantin Murariu, July 2nd, 2012
The Monster Smart HDMI cable can cost you up to $350
 

Windows Phone 8 to Get Curved Keyboard for Single-Hand Use

The soft keyboard could allow fast typing with one thumb only
by Ionut Arghire, July 2nd, 2012
 

Japanese Citizens Protest Against Restarting Nuclear Reactor [VIDEO]

While refiring operations commence, people gather in front of Ohi's nuclear plant
by Laura Sinpetru, July 2nd, 2012
 

Anonymous Arab Leaks 1,300 Account Details Stolen from Israeli Site

A security firm has studied the data and determined that many of the accounts are active
by Eduard Kovacs, July 2nd, 2012
AMD Piledriver FX Processors, at Least 20% Faster than Bulldozer

AMD Piledriver FX Processors, at Least 20% Faster than Bulldozer

by Constantin Murariu, July 2nd, 2012
The additional level 3 cache, along with the faster memory will give Piledriver a boost
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Formation of Quiescent Coronal Loops Photographed

This is the first time this feat is achieved, experts comment
by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
 

Office 2013 Icons Leak, Show More Metro-fication

Microsoft will change the UI, logo and icons in Office 2013 suite
by Ionut Arghire, July 2nd, 2012
 

Halo 4 Development Moves to Polish and Bug Hunting Stage

Connected live action content is also ready for October launch
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 2nd, 2012
 

Dark Energy May Be Caused by Another Universe

Brane theory provides an interesting explanation for this force
by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
 

Sentinel Mission Control Systems Undergo Testing

ESA wants to ensure everything is running properly before launching the satellites
by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
Katie Holmes Believes Scientology Is Tailing Her

Katie Holmes Believes Scientology Is Tailing Her

by Elena Gorgan, July 2nd, 2012
Report says she and daughter Suri were followed for weeks before divorce announcement
 

Amazon Summer Sale Brings Massive Discounts to Big Games

Save money on lots of digital games, including Max Payne 3
by Andrei Dobra, July 2nd, 2012
 

Leap Second Wreaks Havoc with Mozilla, Wikipedia, Reddit, Others Using Java

Google was the only large company having prepared for this in advance
by Lucian Parfeni, July 2nd, 2012
 

New Research Suggests Schizophrenia Is Immune Disorder

Scientists are very interested in studying this idea further
by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
 

Guinness Declares Saltwater Crocodile the Largest in Captivity

Lolong measures 20.24 feet (6.77 meters) and weighs more than a ton
by Laura Sinpetru, July 2nd, 2012
Samsung Brings S Health App to GALAXY S III

Samsung Brings S Health App to GALAXY S III

by Cosmin Vasile, July 2nd, 2012
The new service monitors users' health and offers various graphs
 

ASUS Prepares AMD Dragon HD 7850 DirectCU II Graphics Card

This card is different from the other DirectCU II HD 7850 cards from the manufacturer
by Constantin Murariu, July 2nd, 2012
 

WWF and IWC Push for Whale Sanctuaries

Shell's plans to drill in Alaska's waters sets environmentalists' teeth on the edge
by Laura Sinpetru, July 2nd, 2012
 

Nurses at Great Risk of Developing Depression

New study reveals grim statistics associated with this profession
by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
Kelly Preston, John Travolta in Scientology Counseling to Save Marriage

Kelly Preston, John Travolta in Scientology Counseling to Save Marriage

by Elena Gorgan, July 2nd, 2012
She’s put divorce plans on hold, will probably have another baby, says new report
 

Sleeping Dogs Open World Is Packed with Content

Gamers will do less exploration and will focus on action
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 2nd, 2012
 

Google Analytics Application Lands on Android

It provides devs with data about their websites and apps while on the go
by Ionut Arghire, July 2nd, 2012
Coffee May Protect Against Skin Cancer

Coffee May Protect Against Skin Cancer

by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
Consumers appear to benefit from the protective effect of caffeine
 

Reef Fish Proven to Adapt to Climate Change

New studies show that some marine animals can adjust to living in new conditions
by Laura Sinpetru, July 2nd, 2012
 

Hackers Delete WSJ Tech Columnist Amit Agarwal’s Website

This is not the first time when the journalist's virtual possessions are targeted
by Eduard Kovacs, July 2nd, 2012
 

How to Weigh Non-Transiting Exoplanets

Researchers develop new exoplanetary investigations technique
by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
 

TeaMp0isoN’s TriCk Pleads Guilty, Faces Jail Time

The hacker admitted to having breached Tony Blair's email account
by Eduard Kovacs, July 2nd, 2012
Surgeon Operates on Cobra and Saves Its Life

Surgeon Operates on Cobra and Saves Its Life

by Laura Sinpetru, July 2nd, 2012
The reptile was injured by a JCB machine
 

Vanessa Paradis Goes After Johnny Depp’s Money in Palimony Case

After 14 years, she feels she’s due part of his $350 million (€277.2 million) estate
by Elena Gorgan, July 2nd, 2012
 

Shell Teaches Oil Spill Clean-Up

Prior to drilling in Alaska, the company trains 200 spill responders
by Laura Sinpetru, July 2nd, 2012
 

Part of Expedition 31 Crew Returns to Earth

The spacecraft they arrived in parachuted to Earth on Sunday
by Tudor Vieru, July 2nd, 2012
Anonymous Reveals Target Names for Operation Japan (Video)

Anonymous Reveals Target Names for Operation Japan (Video)

by Eduard Kovacs, July 2nd, 2012
The site of JASRAC has already been attacked and taken down
 

Time Is Right for Elder Scrolls MMO, Says ZeniMax Online

The team now loves the setting and will treat it well
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 2nd, 2012
 

Samsung to Announce Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update Schedule Soon

The company is content that its Nexus-branded devices will get the upgrade
by Cosmin Vasile, July 2nd, 2012
 

US Cities Destroyed by Violent Storm [VIDEO]

Weather phenomenon known as “Derecho” kills 13 people
by Laura Sinpetru, July 2nd, 2012
 

HTC Looking into Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Upgrade Plans

The vendor hasn’t unveiled specific info on the upgrade schedule yet
by Ionut Arghire, July 2nd, 2012
 

Ultimate Edition 3.4 Is Based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

Features Unity, GNOME 3, XBMC, Cinnamon and a lot more goodies!
by Marius Nestor, July 2nd, 2012
Micron Spends $3.5 Billion on ELPIDA

Micron Spends $3.5 Billion on ELPIDA

by Constantin Murariu, July 2nd, 2012
The American company will pay 2.5 billion for the Japanese memory manufacturer