Softpedia News Calendar

About 130 articles found for 2 December 2011:

 

3-4 Million Kindle Fire Tablet Shipped, Amazon Expects 5 Million by Year's End

Trolled or not, the tablet is really seeing success because of its small price
by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2011
 

Quick Look: Sonic Generations

A worthy mix of old and new Sonic content for the modern age
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 2nd, 2011
 

Opera Mini Arrives on MediaTek’s Runtime Environment (MRE)

The browser can deliver a great experience on mobile devices
by Ionut Arghire, December 2nd, 2011
Nvidia Graphics Driver Leaks GeForce 600M-Series GPUs

Nvidia Graphics Driver Leaks GeForce 600M-Series GPUs

by Sorin Nita, December 2nd, 2011
Three low-end parts and one performance-class GPU
 

Micron and IBM Make 15 Times Faster 3D Memory Chips

Hybrid Memory Cube gets better but won't actually be available for years
by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2011
 

Amazon Launches 'Santa' App for iPad

A fun way for your child to make a Wish List and send to Santa
by Filip Truta, December 2nd, 2011
 

Dancer Lacey Schwimmer Got Implants

DWTS pro got a bit more volume with some help from the plastic surgeon, say reports
by Elena Gorgan, December 2nd, 2011
 

Deep Impact Spacecraft Does Engine Burn to Keep Option Opened

The probe has already far exceeded its planned lifespan
by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
Khloe Kardashian Steps Out Without Makeup

Khloe Kardashian Steps Out Without Makeup

by Elena Gorgan, December 2nd, 2011
Reality star hits the gym sans fards, gets praises for being “brave”
 

Over Half of Active Android Devices Run Gingerbread

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is currently missing from the distribution chart
by Ionut Arghire, December 2nd, 2011
 

Kindle Fire Already Number 2, Tablet Market Shaken Up

People who were hoping that something could oust the iPad may rejoice
by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2011
AMD Stopped Shipping Phenom II and Athlon II CPUs
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AMD Stopped Shipping Phenom II and Athlon II CPUs

We wave goodbye to some of AMD's most successful CPU brands
by Sorin Nita, December 2nd, 2011
 

Customers for Wii U Will Be Different, Says Nintendo

Original Wii will continue to get support in the long term
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 2nd, 2011
New, Free Snowflakes and Frost Theme Available for Windows 7

New, Free Snowflakes and Frost Theme Available for Windows 7

by Ionut Arghire, December 2nd, 2011
You can bring a piece of winter right on your computer's desktop
 

Google Releases Factory Image for Galaxy Nexus

For those who would like to flash it back to its original state
by Ionut Arghire, December 2nd, 2011
 

RIM Expects $485M Loss Due to Low PlayBook Sales

The company is still committed to the 7-inch tablet
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2011
 

How Yellowstone Wolves React to Climate Change

Studying them could provide proxies for other species as well
by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
 

Samsung Fascinate Tastes Android 2.3 Gingerbread

The update brings a series of other enhancements as well
by Ionut Arghire, December 2nd, 2011
Best Buy Recalls iPhone 3G/3GS Battery Cases Due to Fire Hazard Issues

Best Buy Recalls iPhone 3G/3GS Battery Cases Due to Fire Hazard Issues

by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2011
Around 32,000 devices seem to be affected by this problem
 

Australian Geek Hacks Siri to Control Home Appliances

Mr. Schappi is almost certain Apple will not overlook his hack in a future update
by Filip Truta, December 2nd, 2011
 

IBM and HP Lead Server Market, IDC Finds

Market segment seems to be stabilizing after slowest quarterly growth since 2010
by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2011
 

Google to Be Hit with 400-Page Antitrust Report from the EU

Competition regulators have been building up their case for more than a year
by Lucian Parfeni, December 2nd, 2011
 

Recycled Hubcaps Turned into 'Metal Canvases'

Artists make old rusty hub caps tell another story, after turning them into works of art
by Oana Grigoras, December 2nd, 2011
First Look at Rihanna in 'You Da One' Video

First Look at Rihanna in 'You Da One' Video

by Elena Gorgan, December 2nd, 2011
Singer is shooting video for new single in funky getup
 

WordPress Still Dominates Open Source CMS Market in 2011

WordPress is the most used CMS, Concrete5 is the biggest riser
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 2nd, 2011
 

‘Verified by Visa’ Presents Major Security Flaw

A simple design flaw could allow a cybercriminal to take over a bank account
by Eduard Kovacs, December 2nd, 2011
 

Drug Company Lets Thousands of Animals Live

Novo Nordisk is replacing the presence of 700 creatures with non-animal methods
by Oana Grigoras, December 2nd, 2011
How Supernovae Look Like in Binary Systems

How Supernovae Look Like in Binary Systems

by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
This particular rendition shows a blue star and a red super-giant
 

Transparent Crab Shells Hold the Secret to Bendable Displays

At least this is what biologists from Kyoto University in Japan believe
by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2011
 

We May Soon Be Able to Predict Supernovae

Scientists say thy are developing an early warning tool
by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
 

Smelly Frogs to Treat Powerful Infections

The skin of smelly frogs displays the largest number of antibacterial substances
by Oana Grigoras, December 2nd, 2011
Yahoo Messenger 11.5 Vulnerable to Status Update Hijacking

Yahoo Messenger 11.5 Vulnerable to Status Update Hijacking

by Eduard Kovacs, December 2nd, 2011
The popular instant messaging application leaves its customers exposed
 

Self-Watering Planter Changes the Rules of Gardening

Plant Pod can guarantee your plants stay green while you enjoy a short vacation
by Oana Grigoras, December 2nd, 2011
 

Windows 8 with No Desktop Mode on ARM Tablets

Microsoft might allow only for Metro UI and apps on these devices
by Ionut Arghire, December 2nd, 2011
 

Doing Laundry in Space to Be Augmented by Microwaves

New technologies are proposed for use aboard the ISS
by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
 

Detailed Flight Results Now in Google Search

Google adds more flight data directly to the search results page
by Lucian Parfeni, December 2nd, 2011
iPhone Battery Drain Is Software Bound, Says ABI Analyst

iPhone Battery Drain Is Software Bound, Says ABI Analyst

by Filip Truta, December 2nd, 2011
Hardware likely not the culprit with Batterygate, said Michael Morgan
 

Switzerland Declares Piracy for Personal Use Legal

DNS filtering and three-strike laws are out of the question
by Eduard Kovacs, December 2nd, 2011
 

Oil Spill Effects Felt Long After Clean Up

Oil spills have a tremendous impact on marine creatures and can trigger DNA damage
by Oana Grigoras, December 2nd, 2011
Life May Have Developed Influenced by Nuclear Reactors

Life May Have Developed Influenced by Nuclear Reactors

by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
Nature can sometimes produce such constructs naturally
 

Assassin’s Creed: Revelations Review (PC)

Are Ezio's latest adventures worthwhile or should they be killed from a haystack?
by Andrei Dobra, December 2nd, 2011
 

All-New TETRIS with 'Radical New Features' Live in the App Store

Now available for a special introductory price of $0.99 / 0.79€
by Filip Truta, December 2nd, 2011
 

SMOS' Extreme Accuracy Confirmed in Antarctica

Researchers complete thorough mission validation efforts
by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
Team Group Quad-Channel Xtreem LV Memory Kit Revealed

Team Group Quad-Channel Xtreem LV Memory Kit Revealed

by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2011
All of them have the thematic X-shaped aluminum heatsink
 

Couple Made 'Noisy Windfarm' Developers Pay

A couple sued the owners of a wind farm aiming to get £2.5m but settled out of court
by Oana Grigoras, December 2nd, 2011
 

‘Mobile Phone Numbers Go Public This Month’ Scam

Another old false warning is spreading on social networking websites like a wildfire
by Eduard Kovacs, December 2nd, 2011
 

HTC Rhyme Goes Official in India, Gets Higher Price

The suggested retail price is Rs 27,499 (535 USD or 400 EUR) outright
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2011
Martian Explorers Could Settle Near Phlegra Montes

Martian Explorers Could Settle Near Phlegra Montes

by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
The landscape feature may be home to large ice reserves
 

Trailer for 'The Raid' Is Pure Adrenaline, Insanity

SWAT members are trapped inside a block of flats, must fight for their life
by Elena Gorgan, December 2nd, 2011
 

Courtney Love Is Now Lindsay Lohan's Sobriety Coach

Former drug addict namedrops Lohan, claims to be helping her to kick addiction
by Elena Gorgan, December 2nd, 2011
 

Scottish Communities to Benefit from Green Energy Projects

Energy Minister Fergus Ewing is concerned about the UK's cut in the solar power tariffs
by Oana Grigoras, December 2nd, 2011
Handset Vendors and Operators Confirm Using Carrier IQ

Handset Vendors and Operators Confirm Using Carrier IQ

by Ionut Arghire, December 2nd, 2011
Apple, HTC, Samsung, AT&T and Sprint admit to using the rootkit
 

Cutwail Botnet Expands via Facebook Notification Spam

The botnet's masterminds are hoping to take over a lot of devices
by Eduard Kovacs, December 2nd, 2011
 

You Can Phone People from Google+ Hangouts Now

Making it possible to add people to the chat even if they're not near a computer
by Lucian Parfeni, December 2nd, 2011
 

Start/Stop Patterns Accompanied the Emergence of Oxygen on Earth

Our atmosphere did not become life-friendly in a large, single step
by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
 

Amazon Kindle Fire Bests iPad, Gets No. 1 Spot on BestBuy

New top selling tablet on the website may or may not keep that position
by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2011
Facebook Christmas Tree Virus Emerges Each Season

Facebook Christmas Tree Virus Emerges Each Season

by Eduard Kovacs, December 2nd, 2011
Christmas is a great opportunity for pranksters to spread phony messages
 

novaPDF Professional Review

Convert to PDF and sign, watermark, password protect documents
by Ionut Ilascu, December 2nd, 2011
 

WD Resumes Hard Drive Production in Thailand

Believes industry supply constraints will continues into March 2012 and beyond
by Sorin Nita, December 2nd, 2011
 

Black Friday Shopping for Idiots, Funniest Prank This Week

Two guys ask for inane items at Target, record it on camera, hilarity ensues
by Elena Gorgan, December 2nd, 2011
 

Sustainable Guitars Green Up Music Industry

Green company launches a guitar made of wood coming from former Canadian bridges
by Oana Grigoras, December 2nd, 2011
 

Pictured: Jennifer Lopez Kissing New Beau Casper Smart

Singer is no longer trying to hide new romance, dancer is on Twitter to defend it
by Elena Gorgan, December 2nd, 2011
New Skyrim Patch Coming Next Week, Bethesda Promises More Updates

New Skyrim Patch Coming Next Week, Bethesda Promises More Updates

by Andrei Dobra, December 2nd, 2011
The studio wants to further improve the experience while not breaking anything else
 

Easily Access Your Pasteboard from Your Menu Bar

A Mac utility that stores your pasteboard, making it easy to access.
by Octav Fedor, December 2nd, 2011
 

P-Diddy's Credit Card and Passport Details Leaked by TeaMp0isoN

Another celebrity falls victim to Operation CensorThis
by Eduard Kovacs, December 2nd, 2011
 

Download Mafia II Director's Cut from the Mac App Store

Welcome to the society of the chosen’, says Feral Interactive
by Filip Truta, December 2nd, 2011
United Nations Refugee Agency Hacked, Barack Obama’s Credentials Leaked

United Nations Refugee Agency Hacked, Barack Obama’s Credentials Leaked

by Eduard Kovacs, December 2nd, 2011
Another website belonging to the United Nations was hacked
 

Interactive Games Make Climate Change Less Boring

Expert thinks every climate talk should include interactive games to become interesting
by Oana Grigoras, December 2nd, 2011
 

Opera Software and Bakcell Bring Customized Opera Mini in Azerbaijan

The application reduces browsing costs for the carrier’s subscribers
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2011
 

Major YouTube Redesign Now Available to All

Including a Facebook-inspired homepage and new channel templates
by Lucian Parfeni, December 2nd, 2011
 

Enceladus Shine Bright in New Cassini Images

The photos were taken using a synthetic aperture radar instrument
by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
Utah National Park Meets Dirty Coal Mine

Utah National Park Meets Dirty Coal Mine

by Oana Grigoras, December 2nd, 2011
Projected coal strip mine aims to offer more coal-power to Los Angeles residents
 

Nokia Asha 200 and X2-02 Dual-SIM Phones Officially Introduced in India

The former will be available for purchase for Rs 4,759 (90 USD or 70 EUR)
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2011
 

New 'Species' of Galaxy Found

Astronomers observed it in the far reaches of the Cosmos
by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
AMD Bulldozer Only Has 1.2B Transistors, Not 2 Billion
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AMD Bulldozer Only Has 1.2B Transistors, Not 2 Billion

Original transistor count was incorrect for some reason
by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2011
Watch: Lady Gaga 'Marry the Night' Official Video

Watch: Lady Gaga 'Marry the Night' Official Video

by Elena Gorgan, December 2nd, 2011
14-minute music video leaks online, sends Little Monsters into a frenzy
 

Bethesda Will Release Creation Kit for Skyrim During January 2012

Game will be integrated with the Mod Workshop from Steam
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 2nd, 2011
 

Windows 8 to Land in Beta in Late February

The platform flavor might be showcased at CES in January
by Ionut Arghire, December 2nd, 2011
Kik Messenger for Symbian Now Available for Download

Kik Messenger for Symbian Now Available for Download

by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2011
The application is only compatible with Symbian^3, Anna and Belle devices
 

Apple Pledges to Remove Carrier IQ ‘Keylogger’ from iOS

Cupertino says it no longer supports the software, but promises to remove it completely
by Filip Truta, December 2nd, 2011
 

Chase Is Most Influent 'Climate Killer' Bank

Chase, the biggest supporter of coal, is closely followed by City and Bank of America
by Oana Grigoras, December 2nd, 2011
 

Dawn Team Releases 3D Video of Vesta

The space probe arrived at the asteroid this July
by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Still Banned in Australia Until December 9

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Still Banned in Australia Until December 9

by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2011
Australian court grants Apple an extra respite of seven days
 

Apple Improves Accessibility, Large File Handling in Keynote 5.1.1

Cupertino issues software update for one of its ‘key’ iWork apps
by Filip Truta, December 2nd, 2011
 

Report Shows the Onset of New Climate Phase for the Arctic

Global warming is damaging the area extensively, scientists find
by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
 

Norwich Airport Hacked, Credentials and Job Application Records Leaked (Exclusive, Updated)

Personal information belonging to more than 2,000 individuals was published online
by Eduard Kovacs, December 2nd, 2011
 

Charge Your Cell Phone from Your Clothes

Uni high-tech clothes can now charge our cell phones using integrated solar panels
by Oana Grigoras, December 2nd, 2011
AMD Seeks to Hire World Class SoC Engineers
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AMD Seeks to Hire World Class SoC Engineers

The company posted new job openings on its LinkedIn page
by Sorin Nita, December 2nd, 2011
ZiiLABS JAGUAR Android 4.0 Tablet Headed for CES 2012

ZiiLABS JAGUAR Android 4.0 Tablet Headed for CES 2012

by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2011
Is powered by one of two Cortez-A9 dual-core or quad-core processors
 

Ice Cream Sandwich-Based CyanogenMod 9 Advancing Nicely

The Nexus S build is out, but a lot of work still needs to be done
by Ionut Arghire, December 2nd, 2011
 

Pollutant Levels Decrease Over Eastern US

Satellite measurements confirm sulfur dioxide concentrations decline
by Tudor Vieru, December 2nd, 2011
 

Galaxy Nexus Now Available at Vodafone UK

The handset is available for free on monthly plans that start at £41 per month
by Ionut Arghire, December 2nd, 2011
Chip Market Surpasses $300 Billion by Year's End (222 Billion Euro)

Chip Market Surpasses $300 Billion by Year's End (222 Billion Euro)

by Sebastian Pop, December 2nd, 2011
Semiconductors may set an industry record, of sorts, even amidst troubled times
 

Study: Violent Video Games Cause Less Frontal Brain Activation

Could be linked to a dampening of some emotion and less rationalization
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 2nd, 2011