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Games
FullControl, Player ID and ProActive AI Detailed for Pro Evolution Soccer 2013
Gamers will get more control over the football simulation
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Game Companies Join Presidential Active Lifestyle Award Challenge to Promote Health and Fitness
Here Are the Retail Releases for the Week
Mobile World
Affordable LG Optimus L3 Now Available in India
The Android phone can be purchased for 150 USD (115 EUR) outright
by Cosmin Vasile, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
LG Optimus L7 Confirmed in Canada via Rogers
LG Optimus L3 Now Up for Pre-Order in the UK
Games
Stopping Used Games Is a Sensitive Issue, Battlefield Dev Says
There are both good and bad sides to the ongoing debate
by Andrei Dobra, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Battlefield 3 PS3 Voice Chat and Input Lag Issues Will Be Fixed Soon
Battlefield 3’s Close Quarters DLC Gets New Video with Donya Fortress Map
Mobile World
Pantech Vega Racer 2 Hits Shelves with Android 4.0 ICS and 1.5GHz Dual-Core Krait CPU
It will go live in South Korea at all three major carriers
by Cosmin Vasile, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Pantech Element Spotted at AT&T Store Ahead of Official Launch
Pantech Breakout Successor Spotted at the FCC with LTE Capabilities
Mobile World
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Samsung Galaxy S III Outstanding Benchmark Results Unveiled
The super-phone demolishes any other recently launched smartphone
by Cosmin Vasile, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Samsung GALAXY S III Photo and Specs Leak, Might Be Real
Samsung Galaxy S III: Hands-on Video
Hi-Rez Has No Plans to Move Tribes: Ascend to Home Consoles
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 3rd, 2012
The style of the game is best suited to the PC crowd
Games
Play Station
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Analysts Unsure About God of War: Ascension’s Multiplayer Mode
The online mode in the hack and slash game could prove to be successful
by Andrei Dobra, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Art Design for God of War: Ascension Involves Videos of Autopsies and Dissections
Santa Monica Aims for Variety in God of War: Ascension Multiplayer
Mobile World
NEC Medias 101T Waterproof Android Phone Coming to Americas
The smartphone has just been spotted at Bluetooth SIG
by Cosmin Vasile, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
NEC MEDIAS N-04C, World's Thinnest Android Phone Headed to U.S.
NEC Launches 6.7-mm Thin Android Phone in Japan via NTT Docomo
Nintendo
Digital Games Will Have the Same Price as Retail Ones on Nintendo’s eShop
Different pricing doesn’t make sense, according to the Japanese company
by Andrei Dobra, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
3DS Still Lacks Support in the West, Situation Might Change Soon
Wii U Launch Influenced by Initial Nintendo 3DS Failures
Personal Thoughts
Research Firm Erroneously States Apple Has Announced Wireless Service Rollout
Five Star Equities misinterprets report citing a veteran wireless industry strategist
by Filip Truta, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
J.P. Morgan: Apple Television Not Coming Until 2014
Logitech Intros Solar Keyboard Folio for iPad
Games
Nintendo Digital Strategy Pairs Quality and Value
Gamers will get more promotions and deals from retailers
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Dev Talks About Similarities with Mario Kart 7
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Revealed with Video and Screenshots
T-Mobile Prism Officially Confirmed for May 6 at Best Buy
by Cosmin Vasile, May 3rd, 2012
The smartphone will be available for $19.99 USD on contract
Mobile World
Mobile World
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Samsung Galaxy S III Goes Official
The next-generation flagship Android smartphone will arrive on shelves in May
by Ionut Arghire, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Galaxy Nexus Black S Concept Phone Emerges
Inventory Listing Confirms Two Galaxy S III Color Versions
iWorld
Brilliant PoP Video Projector Doubles Your iPhone’s Value
Accompanied by a user-friendly app that makes your purchase even more worthwhile
by Filip Truta, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
J.P. Morgan: Apple Television Not Coming Until 2014
Logitech Intros Solar Keyboard Folio for iPad
Mobile OS
Bell Canada Rolling Out Android 4.0 ICS for Samsung GALAXY S II on May 3
The update will probably be pushed via Kies desktop software
by Cosmin Vasile, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Android 4.0 ICS for Samsung GALAXY S II (I9100G) Now Available in Some Regions
Samsung Canada Starts Android 4.0 ICS Rollout for Select Devices
iWorld
Download The King of Fighters-i 2012 for iPhone
SNK releases the second iteration in its versus-fighting series
by Filip Truta, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
OS X Mountain Lion DP3 Updates Notification Center
P0sixNinja: New iOS Jailbreak Has Record Number of Exploits
Mobile World
Samsung Mandel Windows Phone Poses for the Camera with AT&T Logo
The smartphone has already received Bluetooth and FCC approvals
by Cosmin Vasile, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Nokia Lumia 900 for AT&T Shows Up in Virtual Greeting Card
Samsung to Launch Three Windows Phones in 2012
TSMC Trying to Get Apple on Their Side with 20nm Tech
by Constantin Murariu, May 3rd, 2012
The foundry invests a huge amount of money one whole year ahead of schedule
Technology & Gadgets
PC Games
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The Elder Scrolls Online Is Official, Out in 2013 for PC and Mac
Get ready to experience the world of The Elder Scrolls through an MMO
by Andrei Dobra, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
More than 13 Million Skyrim Mods Downloaded Using Steam Workshop
Skyrim Kinect Update and First DLC Details Out Today
Games
Valve Won’t Announce New Games at E3 2012
The company will only bring Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2 to the expo
by Andrei Dobra, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Gabe Newell Comments on Valve and Lack of Management Structure
Steam Allows Users to Install and Delete Game from Browser
Technology Blog
Infineon Shows 81% Drop in Profits
It seems Siemens’ lack in new governmental contracts also hits Infineon
by Constantin Murariu, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
AMD Trinity Architectural Preview - Part I
TSMC Shows 3.1 GHz CortexA9 Dual Core CPU and Doubles 28 nm Shipments
Technology & Gadgets
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$23.6 Billion Worth of Gaming Hardware Will Sell This Year (2012)
Jon Peddie Research predicts growth for the next few years
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Dell Alienware M14x, M17x and M11x Change Too, or Not
Origin PC Also Adds GTX 690 to Its Product Offering
General Business
Microsoft Is Gearing Up for TechEd and WP Developer Summit in June
One in Orlando, June 11-14, the other in San Francisco, June 20-21
by Ionut Arghire, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Microsoft Reshapes Windows Live for Windows 8 and Windows Phone
Windows Phone References Found in Microsoft - Barnes & Noble Agreement
Anonymous Attacks Mexican TV for Refusing to Broadcast Presidential Debate
by Eduard Kovacs, May 3rd, 2012
The company's owner wanted to broadcast a soccer game instead
Security Blog
Science Blog
Progression of Parkinson's Stopped in Mice
A new molecule proves to be effective against this disease
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
How Our Brains Process Different Types of Learning
UCLA Team Stops Parkinson's in Lab Mice
Science Blog
Depression Therapies May Be Handedness-Specific
Lefties may need to be treated differently than right-handed patients
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Depression Not Linked Exclusively to Serotonin
Smoking Triggers Depression
Cases & Cooling
Lian Li Launches Mini-ITX HTPC Case
It has more storage space and better cooling than its predecessors
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
GeForce GTX 690 Now in Maingear Monster PCs
Toshiba AT3300 13-Inch Tablet Approved by FCC
Science Blog
Eating Fish May Protect Against Alzheimer's
Fish, seeds, chicken and other foods contain omega-3 fatty acids
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Alzheimer's May Be Susceptible to Vitamin D-Based Therapies
The Beneficial Effects of Multilingualism
Mobile OS
T-Mobile USA Completes Android 4.0 ICS Testing for HTC Sensation 4G
The update is expected to be rolled out within the next few days
by Cosmin Vasile, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
HTC Announces Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for 16 Handsets
T-Mobile USA Confirms Android 4.0 ICS Update for HTC Amaze 4G
Exchange Server Deployment Assistant Hybrid Deployments Get Updated
by Ionut Arghire, May 3rd, 2012
Now offers support for Exchange 2010 SP2 and Exchange 2007 as well
Server Products
Science Blog
Solar System May Have Formed Faster Than First Calculated
Its age was not called into question, just how far back all its components formed
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
ESA Announces Mission to Jupiter's Icy Moons
Cassini Sees Enceladus for the Last Time in Three Years
CPU
Intel Admits Ivy Bridge CPUs Are Hotter Than Sandy Bridge
The company insists that the chips are just as they were intended to be
by Constantin Murariu, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
AMD and GlobalFoundries Interested in FD-SOI for the 20 nm Process
AMD Trinity Architectural Preview - Part III
Games
Rumor Mill: Microsoft Plans to Launch 99 Dollars and Euro Xbox 360 and Kinect Bundle
Gamers will be able to get more multimedia content via Xbox Live
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Quick Look: Awesomenauts
Japan: 3DS Leads, PlayStation Vita Goes Over 10,000 Mark
Hacking News
Anonymous to UP: Apologize to Your Students or We Leak Data
The hackers claim to possess over 200 gigabytes of information
by Eduard Kovacs, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
FBI Pays Visit to Austrian Remailer in Connection to Bomb Threats
FBI Seizes Mixmaster Server Connected to Bomb Threats Against UP
Google News
Ill-Conceived Google+/Like YouTube Button Draws Wil Wheaton's Ire
Google is trying to shoehorn the Google+ button into YouTube, somehow
by Lucian Parfeni, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
The 50 Built-in Chrome OS Wallpapers Are Absolutely Gorgeous (Gallery)
YouTube Denies Switching to +1 Button, but Could Remove Dislike Button
Origin PC Also Adds GTX 690 to Its Product Offering
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
Just like Maingear, the company is cashing in on the new device
Technology Blog
Game reviews
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Naval War: Arctic Circle Review (PC)
A strategy game with style and cool simulation ideas but with limited graphical appeal
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Trials Evolution Review (Xbox 360)
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (3DS)
Space
China Launches Two Satellites for Its Navigation System
The Asian nation is slowly building up its orbital capabilities
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
New Models Detail the Lunar Radiation Environment
US Army Paranoid over Chinese Space Program
iPhone
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iPhone 5 Specs Leak via Trustworthy Source
Plausible leak mentions elongated body and screen, new dock connector, metal back
by Filip Truta, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Apple Is Preparing for “Something Big,” Says UPS Employee
Parallels Mobile 3.1.530 Released with Many Improvements and Fixes
Security Blog
“Disabled Facebook Account” Scam Targets User Credentials
A well-designed phishing scheme that tries to steal usernames and passwords
by Eduard Kovacs, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Phishers Lure Victims with Storage Upgrade Offers
FBI Issues Advisory on Social Networking Risks
Technology Blog
GeForce GTX 690 Now in Maingear Monster PCs
That big and scary beast of a card has found a cozy home
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Graphics Cards in Shortage, Could Get Over It in Late May
Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 Pictured
Microsoft Rebrands Advertising for Small and Medium Businesses to “Bing”
by Ionut Arghire, May 3rd, 2012
The company will leave the service unchanged for large companies
General Business
Security Blog
Iran Starts Developing Antivirus, Foreign Solutions Not Trusted
For the first time in Iran, a virus database and an analysis lab have been created
by Eduard Kovacs, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Hacker Claims Breach on Chinese Military Contractor CEIEC
Israeli Spies Planted Stuxnet Using Infected Memory Stick
Space
SpaceX Delays Dragon Launch to May 10
The company has yet to complete software checkouts successfully
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
SpaceX on Track for May 7 Launch
ISS Expedition 30 Ended Today
Technology Blog
EVGA Presents Its GeForce GTX 690 Dual GPU Video Card
It’s the reference design, but it costs 50 dollars more
by Constantin Murariu, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
AMD Trinity Architectural Preview - Part III
HDD Crisis Was Fake: Seagate and Western Digital Post Big Profits
Technology Blog
Toshiba AT3300 13-Inch Tablet Approved by FCC
No clue on how many people will want to buy the item
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
8-Bit Tablet/Laptop Case is Awesome and White
Samsung Patents Dual-Screen Tablets
Laptops
AVADirect Intros Clevo 11.6” Gaming Laptop Powered by Core i7
They call it the W110ER and it comes with a very powerful CPU
by Constantin Murariu, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
AMD Trinity Architectural Preview - Part III
SONY Releases First VAIO UltraBook
Fujitsu Makes Tablets Read Your Biometric Handprint
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
The company actually made a small enough sensor to fit
Technology Blog
Space
MSL Is Three Months Away from Mars
The rover is currently on schedule for an August 5 landing
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Massive Glass Fields Found on the Red Planet
Mysterious Deposits on Mars Explained
Security Fixes and Improvements
hot
PHP-CGI Flaw from 2004 Leads to Remote Code Disclosure and Execution
The details of the flaw mistakenly ended up online before PHP could issue a fix
by Eduard Kovacs, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Critical 0-Day in Hotmail Exploited in the Wild, Microsoft Issues Fix (Updated)
Windows RDP Vulnerability Exploit Code Confirmed
Windows Live
Microsoft Reshapes Windows Live for Windows 8 and Windows Phone
The company will offer always-connected services for its users
by Ionut Arghire, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Microsoft Changes the Free SkyDrive Storage Limit, Intros Paid Plans
Key Features of Different Windows 8 SKUs
Technology Blog
Buy Amazon Kindle Fire for $139 Before It's Too Late
The refurbished Kindle deal will be up only today (May 2/3, 2012)
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Samsung Patents Dual-Screen Tablets
ASUS Wants to Be Top Android Slate Maker This Year
Games
Japan: 3DS Leads, PlayStation Vita Goes Over 10,000 Mark
Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City is debut week number one
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Dev Talks About Similarities with Mario Kart 7
Wii U Launch Influenced by Initial Nintendo 3DS Failures
Amazon Debuts Cloud Drive Desktop Apps, Still No Dropbox Competitor
by Lucian Parfeni, May 3rd, 2012
Cloud Drive is an interesting and cheap alternative, but only for backup
Internet Life
Space
ESA Announces Mission to Jupiter's Icy Moons
JUICE will be the agency's next large science mission
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Jupiter Is Both Earth's Friend and Foe
X-Ray Hot Spot Found Near Jupiter's North Pole
Wireless
MediaTek Launches Special Wi-Fi SoC, D-Link Takes It Eagerly
The former's RT6856 Wi-Fi SoC is being put to good use
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Netgear Launches the First 1 Gbps Wireless Router
Intel NUC Is a Hand-Sized PC with Laptop Performance
Open Source Software
hot
GIMP 2.8 Final Officially Released
Download GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) 2.8.0
by Marius Nestor, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Introducing Ubuntu 12.04 With GNOME Shell
GNOME 3.5.1 Development Release Is Here
Rumours about mobile phones
hot
Samsung GALAXY S III Has 8MP Camera and 4.6-Inch Display (UK Retailer)
The super-phone is expected to be announced later today
by Cosmin Vasile, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Samsung GALAXY S III Photo and Specs Leak, Might Be Real
New Samsung Galaxy S III Concept Phone Emerges
Nature
Biodiversity Loss Stresses Ecosystems Tremendously
The phenomenon is just as damaging as climate change and pollution
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Bahamian Caves May Reveal How Life Evolved
Drastic Steps Needed to Address Earth System Imbalances
Windows Phone References Found in Microsoft - Barnes & Noble Agreement
by Ionut Arghire, May 3rd, 2012
Chances are that a Windows Phone-based reader is in the works
General Business
Apple
J.P. Morgan: Apple Television Not Coming Until 2014
But there should be another set-top box upgrade until then, says Mark Moskowitz
by Filip Truta, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Logitech Intros Solar Keyboard Folio for iPad
Apple Is Preparing for “Something Big,” Says UPS Employee
Hacking News
hot
Hackers Launch DDOS Attack on SOCA Site
Experts believe that the recent website takedowns may have sparked the incident
by Eduard Kovacs, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Anonymous Initiates Phase Two of Operation Against CISPA
Cybercriminals Brag About the Success of DDOS Services
Space
Cassini Sees Enceladus for the Last Time in Three Years
The spacecraft will now focus its attention on other targets
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Earth May Reveal Why Iapetus Is So Weird
X-Ray Hot Spot Found Near Jupiter's North Pole
Peripherals
Cooler Master CM Storm Sentinel Gaming Mouse Takes Post
This one isn't quite as angry and red as the last one we wrote about
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Super Flower Also Has a PSU Handy
Cooler Master Also Launches Some PSUs
Nature
Massive Chile Earthquake Restored Beach Habitats
Many lost species made a comeback after the cataclysm
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Magnitude 8.7 Earthquake Strikes Near Indonesia
Pacific Ocean Reveals Effects of Fukushima Accident
More than 13 Million Skyrim Mods Downloaded Using Steam Workshop
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 3rd, 2012
Company plans to continue to support modders in new patches
Games
General Business
Microsoft Research Launches New York City Lab
It will focus on large-scale machine learning, prediction and online-market design
by Ionut Arghire, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Microsoft Patents Hand Gestures System for Tablet PCs
Download Microsoft Advertising Intelligence for Excel
Technology Blog
Mach Xtreme Shows Pen Size SATA 3 SSDs
This is the thinnest Solid State Drive we have seen so far
by Constantin Murariu, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
AMD Trinity Architectural Preview - Part III
SLC SandForce SSDs Coming to Enthusiasts Everywhere [Benchmarks Inside]
Spam Reports
Phishers Lure Victims with Storage Upgrade Offers
The service may seem free, but the actual "price" you pay is high
by Eduard Kovacs, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Symantec: 5.5 Billion Attacks Blocked in 2011
Phishing Emails Lure Santander Customers with Software Update Notice
Internet Life
Dropquest II Could Earn Puzzle Solvers 100 GB of Free Dropbox
The scavenger hunt will take place 10 days from now
by Lucian Parfeni, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
SkyDrive Windows App Debuts with 7GB for Free, 25GB for Old Users
Google Drive Landing as Early as Next Week, It's DOA with Only 1GB Free Storage
Mobile OS
Official Android 4.0.3 (Build 3.13.605.7) Leaks for HTC Rezound
The software update is meant to fix a series of issues present with the device
by Ionut Arghire, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Galaxy Nexus Black S Concept Phone Emerges
Inventory Listing Confirms Two Galaxy S III Color Versions
Download Adobe Camera Raw 6.7 for Mac
by Filip Truta, May 3rd, 2012
Adds support for almost two dozen new cameras, fixes tons of bugs
Software
Virus alerts
hot
Hijacked Websites Serve "NotCompatible" Trojan to Android Users
The malware, which poses as a security update, doesn't affect PCs
by Eduard Kovacs, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Experts Present Theoretical Dangers Behind Internet-Enabled Home Appliances
One Vulnerable Site Can Serve Multiple Cybercriminal Groups, Experts Find
Games
300 Developers Are Working on Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Split between single-player, multiplayer and zombie mode
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Call of Duty: Black Ops II Gets GameStop Pre-Order Bonuses
Call of Duty Elite Will Evolve Like Xbox Live, Activision Says
Games
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Call of Duty: Black Ops II Gets Full Details, Is the “Most Ambitious” Game Ever
Activision and Treyarch are confident in the new Call of Duty experience
by Andrei Dobra, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Call of Duty: Black Ops II Gets GameStop Pre-Order Bonuses
Call of Duty Elite Will Evolve Like Xbox Live, Activision Says
Motherboards
ECS Z77-Based X77H2-A3 Motherboard
LGA1155 motherboard shares many of the Z77H2-A3's traits
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
And Here Are Maingear's Ivy Bridge Desktops
Huge Ivy Bridge Discounts: $50-$70 Off CPUs
History
Yellowstone More Volcanically Active Than First Thought
Scientists found that the volcano produced more eruptions in the past
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Signs of Unrest Seen in Dormant Volcanoes
Volcanic Eruption Prediction Method in the Works
TSMC Shows 3.1 GHz CortexA9 Dual Core CPU and Doubles 28 nm Shipments
by Constantin Murariu, May 3rd, 2012
The 100% increase in one quarter is impressive but it’s not the whole story
Technology & Gadgets
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Tablets
Samsung Patents Dual-Screen Tablets
We may soon have a dual-panel Galaxy Tab on our hands
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
ASUS PC Motion Sensor Is Perfect MS Lawsuit Bait
Samsung Patents Emotions, Robot Crossing Guards
Hacking News
Anonymous to Launch TYLER, WikiLeaks on Steroids
The new service is meant as a form of protest against the US government
by Eduard Kovacs, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Anonymous Initiates Phase Two of Operation Against CISPA
Anonymous Deface International Police Association Website
Tools & Applications
Download Microsoft adCenter Desktop 8.5.10357.0
With better import capabilities, the possibility to target locally
by Ionut Arghire, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Download Microsoft Advertising Intelligence for Excel
adCenter Desktop Import Campaigns Beta Video Tutorial
Video
hot
Graphics Cards in Shortage, Could Get Over It in Late May
TSMC should manage to gradually increase its chip production
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Dell Launches XPS and Vostro Computers
Inno3D iChill HerculeZ 3000 GTX 680 Enters
Physics / Chemistry
Manipulating Liquid Crystals Leads to New Materials
These classes of weird materials have never been analyzed before
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Self-Assembling Thin-Film Membrane for Transistors Created
Advanced Metamaterials Absorb Light with Great Efficiency
AMD and GlobalFoundries Interested in FD-SOI for the 20 nm Process
by Constantin Murariu, May 3rd, 2012
Going bulk is the normal for the foundry, but SOI is the best for high performance
Technology & Gadgets
Games
hot
BioWare Plans More PvP and End Game Content for Star Wars: The Old Republic
Development team was surprised how quickly gamers evolved
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Former STALKER 2 Developers Work on Free-to-Play Survarium
Patch 1.2.1 for Star Wars: The Old Republic Ends Rakghoul Plague
Nature
Plants' Response to Global Warming Severely Underestimated
Warming experiments show the drastic effects of climate change on vegetation
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
A Rare Sight: Eastern Australia Is Green
Global Warming Doesn't Even Benefit Plants
Mobile World
Motorola RAZR MAXX Arriving in Norway in Mid-May
The smartphone is slated for an Android 4.0 ICS upgrade
by Cosmin Vasile, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Android 4.0 ICS for DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX Confirmed for April 4
Verizon Readying New Software Update for DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX
Mobile Apps
Web Windows Phone Marketplace Available in 22 New Markets
Microsoft is also working on ensuring that users can find apps easier
by Ionut Arghire, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Official Windows Phone 8 Details Could Arrive in June
Review of Unannounced LG Fantasy (E740) Windows Phone Emerges
Apple
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Apple Is Preparing for “Something Big,” Says UPS Employee
Package-delivery service UPS has been getting “a lot of protocol from Apple lately”
by Filip Truta, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Parallels Mobile 3.1.530 Released with Many Improvements and Fixes
OS X Mountain Lion DP3 Updates Notification Center
New Bioreactor Uses Ultrasound for Tissue Monitoring
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
The entire growth process will soon become more streamlined
Nano-Biotechnology
Laptops
Samsung Series 9 Ultrabook Pre-Released
That is to say, Samsung posted it on its website even though it isn't available yet
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Intel Core i3-3110M Mobile Ivy Bridge CPU Approaches
Intel Offers Assistance to Chinese PC Makers, Ultrabooks Benefit
Software
Download Amazon Cloud Drive for Mac OS X
5GB free storage for your favorite photos, documents, videos, music etc.
by Filip Truta, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
iPhone 5 Chassis Won’t Be Made of Liquidmetal, Says Inventor
Apple Heals GarageBand iOS with Minor Update
Mobile World
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Nokia to Launch a Range of Hybrid Devices, Windows 8 Tablets
The company is aware of the importance of slates in today’s market
by Ionut Arghire, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Nokia 808 PureView Arrives on Shelves in May
Nokia Lumia Phones Said Again to Receive Windows Phone 8
Games
Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Balance Update Improves XP and Credit Bonuses
Grenades are now more powerful, while Biotic Explosions are less effective
by Andrei Dobra, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Mass Effect 3's Multiplayer Operations Now Available on PlayStation 3
Mass Effect 3’s Operation Exorcist Multiplayer Challenge Gets Detailed
Google News
450 New Fonts Available Now in Google Docs
You can customize your default font selection to your heart's content
by Lucian Parfeni, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Google Drive Landing as Early as Next Week, It's DOA with Only 1GB Free Storage
Google Drive Launch (Semi-)Official, Leaked by French Google Blog
Anonymous Threatens UK Supreme Court for Blocking TPB
by Eduard Kovacs, May 3rd, 2012
The hacktivists say that the blockade is a way of disrupting the flow of information
Security Blog
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Physics / Chemistry
Light Pulses That Travel Faster Than Light Created
NIST experts develop new way of producing such pulses
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
New Material Produces Lasers in 3 Colors
Lasers Can Cancel Each Other Out
Technology Blog
AMD Demos GPU Compute at GDC 2012
It can handle thousands of lights at the same time
by Constantin Murariu, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
AMD Trinity Architectural Preview - Part III
HDD Crisis Was Fake: Seagate and Western Digital Post Big Profits
Systems
Dell Launches XPS and Vostro Computers
They will serve businessmen who also like to entertain themselves once in a while
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
more on this topic
Origin PC EON11-S Is a Small but Strong Gaming Beast
HP, Dell, ASUS Will Release Ultrabooks Without Optical Drives
Mobile Apps
Google Play Store Now with More Carrier Billing Options
Users can have more content purchases charged on their monthly bills
by Ionut Arghire, May 3rd, 2012
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Galaxy Nexus Black S Concept Phone Emerges
Ice Cream Sandwich on 4.9% Android Devices, Gingerbread on 64.4%
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Users of Russian Social Network VKontakte Unwillingly Attack Antigate.com
Every time a customer would access the site, a malicious script would be loaded
by Eduard Kovacs, May 3rd, 2012
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Anonymous Initiates Phase Two of Operation Against CISPA
L0NGwave99 Hackers Target NASDAQ, Major Stock Exchange Sites
Advanced Optical Tweezers Developed at NIST
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
The device can manipulate nanoparticles for longer times
Nano-Biotechnology
Games
Strike Force Missions Lock Out Player, Change Black Ops II Story
Sequences also allow gamers to try out a number of roles
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 3rd, 2012
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Call of Duty Elite Will Evolve Like Xbox Live, Activision Says
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Aims for eSports Place, No Comment on Dedicated Servers
Space
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Black Hole Observed Eating a Helium-Rich Star
Astronomers produce the most direct evidence that this actually happens
by Tudor Vieru, May 3rd, 2012
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Primordial Black Hole May Predate the Big Bang
Exoplanets Orbiting Neutron Stars May Support Life
Technology Blog
Strange Radeon 7850 Surfaces [Pictures]
It seems to have much less Stream Processing Units than the expected 1024
by Constantin Murariu, May 3rd, 2012
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AMD Trinity Architectural Preview - Part III
China Choosing the National CPU Architecture: MIPS and Alpha Seem Favorites
Hacking News
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Hackers Blackmail Dexia Bank: Pay “Idiot Tax” or We Release Customer Data (Updated)
The incident comes after the hackers gained access to the servers of Elantis
by Eduard Kovacs, May 3rd, 2012
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National Film Board of Canada Breached by DTM
Kosova Hacker’s Security Leak 10,000 Credential Sets from Greek OTE
CPU
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Intel Core i3-3110M Mobile Ivy Bridge CPU Approaches
The third generation of Core processors will see a mainstream member
by Sebastian Pop, May 3rd, 2012
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Intel NUC Is a Hand-Sized PC with Laptop Performance
Lenovo Laptop Enables Unbeatable Entertainment and Gaming
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Dev Talks About Similarities with Mario Kart 7
by Andrei Dobra, May 3rd, 2012
The two games may have similar mechanics, but they offer different experiences
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iPhone
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iPhone 5 Chassis Won’t Be Made of Liquidmetal, Says Inventor
“This is a technology that has yet to be matured and perfected,” says Dr. Atakan Peker
by Filip Truta, May 3rd, 2012
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Apple Would Be Wise to Make this iPhone Concept a Reality
This Is What Apple’s iPhone 5 Should Look Like
Technology Blog
Colorful’s GTX 670 Gets Pictured
The card seems shorter than the other GeForce GTX 670 cards we've seen
by Constantin Murariu, May 3rd, 2012
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 670 Pictured
AMD Trinity Architectural Preview - Part II
Handhelds
LG Optimus L7 Rolls Out Starting Today
The new L-Style device runs under Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
by Ionut Arghire, May 3rd, 2012
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LG Promises a Dozen Smartphones for India This Year
MWC 2012: LG Optimus L7 Hands-On
Games
Art Design for God of War: Ascension Involves Videos of Autopsies and Dissections
Gamers are ready to go above and beyond the call of duty
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 3rd, 2012
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PlayStation Store Europe Hosts Discounts for God of War, Sly Cooper, and More
Quick Look – Bloodforge (with Gameplay Video)
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