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Science Blog
NASA's Stunning Images of Our Nearest Galactic Neighbors – Video
NASA has put together the biggest and most accurate photos of the LMC and SMC in UV light
by Lucian Parfeni, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
NASA Reveals Swift's Most Stunning Photos - Gallery
NASA Captures a Rare and Spectacular Event, Rain on the Sun – Video
Mobile World
Lenovo K900 Announced for More Asian Markets
Thailand and Malaysia will receive the phone this week, more will follow
by Ionut Arghire, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
HTC One Officially Confirmed for Verizon, Arrives Later This Summer
LG Optimus F5 Now Available at Optus in Australia
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: Boeing Launches EcoDemonstrator
The flight test program is expected to help green up the aviation industry
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Microplastic Pollution Affects Lakes Almost as Much as It Does Oceans
Watch: 8 Quirky Animals and Their Amazing Defense Mechanisms
Green
Manta Ray Tourism Fetches More Money Than Medicine Made from These Animals Does
Safeguarding this species yields more benefits than killing the animals to make medicine
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Three Dead Whales Wash Ashore on New Zealand's West Coast
Watch: Asian Elephants Caught on Camera Traps in Cambodia
Diets
Karl Lagerfeld Takes Credit for Adele’s Weight Loss – Video
Fashion designer denies calling singer “fat” in February 2012 interview
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Karl Lagerfeld Says He Wants to Marry His Cat, Miss Choupette
Rob Kardashian Shows Off Weight Loss, Still Has Another 50 lbs. (22.6 kg) to Go
Viral of the Day: Sad Dog Diary Will Break Your Heart, Probably
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
Adorable pups can’t deal with life and the problems of their “adored human”
Music, Film & TV Blog
Science Blog
101 New Beetle Species Discovered in New Guinea
The beetles all belong to one genus, entomologists explain
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Self-Healing Concrete Could Soon Come Our Way
Humans Ate the Neanderthals, Spanish Researchers Claim
Science Blog
12 New Active Volcanoes Discovered in Alaska
The volcanoes were pinned down by scientists with the USGS and the US Forest Service
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Early Man Started Walking on Two Feet Because of the Rocky Terrain, Not Climate Change
Newly Discovered Dinosaur Looks like a Chicken
Surface
Acer CEO Claims Windows RT Is a “Very Immature” Operating System
The company prefers to launch devices running the full Windows 8 version
by Bogdan Popa, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Download Microsoft’s Hong Kong Park Theme for Windows
Microsoft Launches Fantastic Flower Theme for Windows – Free Download
Green/Eco Blog
Picture of the Day: Baby Owl Is Best Friends with a Mop
The bird is caught on camera while trying to fix the mop's hairdo
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Picture of the Day: Teddy Bear Adopts Orphaned Foul, Cuddles with It
Picture of the Day: Frog Waves at the Camera
Diets
Comedienne Mara Shapshay Sues Jenny Craig for Getting Gall Stones
Shapshay went on the program in 2011, had serious health problems one year later
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Rob Kardashian Shows Off Weight Loss, Still Has Another 50 lbs. (22.6 kg) to Go
Chaz Bono Is Now 65 lbs (29.4 kg) Skinnier: I Like What I See in the Mirror
Flickr Abused for Amazon Gift Card and Steam Key Finder Scams
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
ThreatTrack Security experts analyze a couple of scam sites
Security Blog
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: Tap Dancing Seagull Tricks Worms into Coming Out of Their Hiding Places
Fred Astaire could've learned a thing or two from this bird
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: Sea Otter Massages Its Own Face, Enjoys Every Minute of It
Watch: Bob Barker Wants Pennsylvania to End Live Pigeon Shoots
Health
Stink Bomb Gas Can Ease the Pain Associated with Arthritis
Hydrogen sulphide now said to block the release of inflammatory chemicals
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Vegetarians Live Longer, Study Finds
Blood Vessels in the Eye Indicate IQ, Potential Mental Deficits
Music, Film & TV Blog
Watch: “Man of Steel” Extended 13-Minute Featurette
Cast, director, and producers explain their vision of a more realistic Superman
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
New “Man of Steel” Trailer Is Out: “Fate of Your Planet”
New “Man of Steel” Poster and TV Spot Are Out
Behavior/Humans
Couples Who Meet Online Less Likely to Divorce than Those Who Meet Face-to-Face
Researchers are unable to explain this difference between the two categories of couples
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Apes Throw a Fit When Things Don't Go According to Plan
Too Much Coffee Can Trigger a Mental Disorder, Specialists Warn
Television
“Game of Thrones” Author Explains Shocking Red Wedding Scene
George R.R. Martin says that was the most difficult chapter he ever wrote
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
“The Sopranos” Named Best Written TV Series of All Times
Viral of the Day: “Game of Thrones” Red Wedding Priceless Reactions
Malware Alert: Fiserv Secure Email Notification
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
Cybercriminals attempt to distribute Trojan by abusing name of financial services firm
Spam Reports
Science Blog
3 Out of 4 Doctors Would Prescribe Medical Marijuana to Their Patients
76% of doctors believe terminal cancer patients should not be denied this drug
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Marijuana Can Prevent Brain Damage, Study on Mice Shows
Marijuana Users Are Better at Controlling Their Blood Sugar
Music, Film & TV Blog
Beyonce Laughs Off Pregnancy Rumors in New Interview – Video
Star deflects question but recent appearance indicates she has nothing to hide
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Jennifer Lopez Performs at Sound of Change with Mary J. Blige – Video
Beyonce Performs at Sound of Change, Jay-Z Makes Surprise Appearance – Video
Security Blog
Dimension Data Launches Technology Lifecycle Management Assessment for Security
The assessment can help organizations identify and deal with vulnerabilities
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Defense Ministers of 28 NATO Countries to Discuss Cyber Threats
Advisory: How to Keep Your Online Social Life Secure
Science Blog
Star Alignment Offers Opportunity for Planet Hunting on Proxima Centauri, Our Nearest Neighbor
Astronomers will be looking for exoplanets around the nearest star to the sun
by Lucian Parfeni, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
First Photo of a Planet Circling Two Stars
Astronomers Discover Four New Exoplanets and Find Out What They're Made of in 1 Hour
Windows software reviews
hot
Remove Distractions on the Desktop
CinemaDrape emphasizes specific areas for increased focus
by Ionut Ilascu, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
SpyShelter Premium – Review
Add as Many as 20 Desktop Screens to Windows
Utah Highway Twins: Listen to 911 Call Made During Birth on I-80
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
One of the babies was not breathing, the 911 operator gave instructions on CPR
Oddiverse Blog
Mobile World
Full Specs of Xperia M and Xperia M dual Available, Photo Gallery Included
The two device models will land on shelves in Q3 2013
by Ionut Arghire, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Sony Makes Xperia M and Xperia M dual Official
Leaked Photo Supposedly Shows Sony’s Xperia L4 (Togari) Smartphone
Oddiverse
hot
Marine Kidnapped with Family in Mexico, FBI Steps In
27-year-old Armando Torres III was visiting his dad's ranch
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Mexico Mass Kidnap: 11 Go Missing near US Embassy [AP]
Staged Kidnap Ends with Victim Killed, Abductor Wanted to Be a Hero
Spyware Threats
hot
NetTraveler Espionage Campaign Makes 350 High-Profile Victims in 40 Countries
Around 50 Chinese-speaking individuals are behind the operation
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Chinese Foreign Ministry: We’re Willing to Hold Cyber Security Talks with US
US Defense Secretary to Discuss Cybersecurity with Chinese Officials at Singapore Summit
Music, Film & TV Blog
“Game of Thrones” Red Wedding Ratings Are In
HBO played it safe to keep the element of surprise and it showed in the ratings
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Throat Slashing on “Game of Thrones’” Red Wedding Wasn’t Realistic, Says Expert
“The Sopranos” Named Best Written TV Series of All Times
Oddiverse Blog
Ship Launch Fails Miserably in Wisconsin – Video
The "Reuben Lasker" christening takes a wrong turn
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Couple Traveling on Carnival Cruise Ship Go Overboard, They Are Still Missing
Turbulence Shakes Up Plane, Throws Meals and Passengers to the Ceiling
After Months of Procrastination, WikiPad Gaming Tablet Finally Arrives
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
The small, modular device will be out on sale 7 days from now
Tablets
Oddiverse Blog
NAACP Protest Prompts 150 Arrests in North Carolina – Video
The NAACP's President for the North Carolina chapter, Rev. William Barber, was arrested
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Kindergarten Brawl Leads to Eight Arrests in Cleveland
Yearbook Prank Felony Could Land Teenager in Jail
Music, Film & TV Blog
Bollywood Actress Jiah Khan Dies in Apparent Suicide
Actress was only 25 years old, had been depressed for some time
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
"Storm Chasers" Killed in El Reno Tornado Got Too Close, Experts Say
Rapper “Tim Dog” Blair Faked His Own Death to Get out of Debt, Suit Claims
Security Blog
Malware Alert: Check the Attachment, You Have to React Somehow to This Picture
These emails are designed to distribute a new variant of the Zbot Trojan
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Phishers Use Name of Turkish Police Force in Facebook Scheme
Phishing Alert: Managing Your Vodafone Account Online for Free
Science Blog
hot
66-Year-Old Hong Kong Man Shocked to Find He's Actually a Woman
The patient went to the doctors complaining of a stomach ache, discovered he had ovaries
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Asteroid Has Million-Kilometer Tail, Actually Wanted to Be a Comet
Walking Corpse Syndrome: Man Is Convinced He's a Zombie, Starts Hanging Out in Cemeteries
Security Blog
FBI Issues Malware Warning for Users Who Want to Buy a Vehicle Online
The IC3 warns about photo-sharing programs being used to scam victims
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Phishers Use Name of Turkish Police Force in Facebook Scheme
Phishing Alert: Managing Your Vodafone Account Online for Free
Computex 2013: Dell's Haswell-Powered Laptops and Desktops – Video
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
Here are the official introductions of the new personal computers
Technology Blog
Game reviews
hot
Crusader Kings II – The Old Gods Review (PC)
Play as Pagans and use new mechanics to terrorize Europe
by Andrei Dumitrescu, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Wargame AirLand Battle Review (PC)
Grid 2 Review (PC)
Celebrity News
Jesse James Confirms Daughter Chandler, 18, Went to Rehab for Crystal Meth Addiction
Photos and video of Chandler inhaling the drug emerge online
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Philip Seymour Hoffman Checks Out of Rehab for Heroin Abuse
LeAnn Rimes Was “Depressed, Anxious” Because of Eddie Cibrian Affair
Oddiverse Blog
Pistorius Hearing Postponed Until August, Judge Blames Media for Leaking Evidence
The South-African will appear in court on August 19
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Oscar Pistorius to Claim Self-Defense As He Sets to Appear in Trial Hearing [AP]
49 Cellphones Confiscated, Cops Snap Photos of Oscar Pistorius
Internet Life
Europe's Net Neutrality Law Would Guarantee an Unrestricted and Unthrottled Internet
The EC is asking for transparency and equality in Internet services
by Lucian Parfeni, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Google Is Abandoning Its Ideals and Its Most Brilliant Employees Are Noticing
Google Experiments with Wireless Network, Scaring the Bejesus Out of AT&T, Verizon
Technology Blog
Computex 2013: Corsair's Conspicuous Carbide Case
It is almost cube-shaped and has the motherboard bisecting it through the middle
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Aerocool Also Has Some Cases for Sale, Aerocool Strike-X Xtreme
Computex 2013: A Chassis Made of Tempered Glass, Like a Mirror
Florida Sinkhole Swallows Woman's Swimming Pool on Her Birthday
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
Half of Suzanne Blumenauer's pool has sunk, authorities are working to stabilize the area
Oddiverse Blog
General Business
hot
Microsoft’s Reorganization Plan Leaked
Bloomberg
CEO Steve Ballmer is about to give the go-ahead to a significant reorganization plan
by Bogdan Popa, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Steve Ballmer Looking into Significant Restructuring Plan to Reinvent Microsoft
The 60-Second Microsoft Roundup: Windows 8.1 Unveiled, the Start Button Officially Back
Green/Eco Blog
Kabang, Hero Dog That Lost Snout, Released from Hospital
Doctors did their best to treat her wounds, Kabang can now return to the Philippines
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Rescue Dog Killed by New Owner Just 4 Days After Adoption
Juvenile Whale Shark Rescued After Getting Caught in Fishing Nets
Technology Blog
Icy Dock Releases External Drive Enclosures
There is a 5 x 3.5-inch case and a 2.5-inch drive rack
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Two Compact PC Cases Released by Lian Li
X2 6019 XMOD Chassis, the New Enclosure from X2
Incidents
hot
US Woman Says Supporters of Turkish Movement Targeted Her with Spy Software
The attackers attempted to install the notorious RCS tool on her computer
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
China Denies Stealing New ASIO Headquarters Plans
Report: Chinese Hackers Steal Plans for Australian Spy Agency’s New HQ
Technology Blog
Computex 2013: Acer Aspire V7 Ultrabook with NVIDIA Graphics
It is based on Intel's Haswell CPU and has a 4 GB NVIDIA GPU
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Computex 2013: Razer Blade 14-Inch Gaming Laptop
Computex 2013: Dell XPS 11, Another Super Resolution Convertible Tablet
Halo: Spartan Assault Confirmed as PC and Mobile Phone Game, Gets Screenshots, Video
by Andrei Dobra, June 4th, 2013
The new Halo title is coming to Windows 8 PCs and tablets, as well as mobile phones
Games
Music, Film & TV Blog
Bruce Jenner Lied About Meeting Kanye West Just Once
Photos prove the two actually hung out on several family outings
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Bruce Jenner Says He Hardly Knows Kanye West, He’s Never Around
Kim Kardashian’s Baby Gender Revealed – Video
Apple
hot
Apple to Announce iRadio Music Service at WWDC Opening Keynote
Bloomberg
Apple is training staff to handle the new music streaming service
by Filip Truta, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
A Piece of iOS 7 Is Already Available, and It’s Free to Download
Leaked iOS 7 Screen Shows Flat Iconography
Oddiverse Blog
Turbulence Shakes Up Plane, Throws Meals and Passengers to the Ceiling
Severe turbulence hits a Singapore Airlines flight
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
90-Year-Old Pilot Sets to Cross Border 90 Times
Woman Forces Emergency Landing, Kicked Off Flight for Singing
Technology Blog
Computex 2013: Naturally, Dell Updates Alienware PC with Haswell CPU
The very small X51 gaming mini PC will be available for $699 / €534 – 699
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Computex 2013: Dell XPS 11, Another Super Resolution Convertible Tablet
Thumb-Sized USB ARM Computer Prepared by Dell, Project Ophelia
Music, Film & TV Blog
Throat Slashing on “Game of Thrones’” Red Wedding Wasn’t Realistic, Says Expert
Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden says this is not how people die in real life
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Viral of the Day: “Game of Thrones” Red Wedding Priceless Reactions
“Game of Thrones” Red Wedding Episode Breaks Hearts, Shocks
Bouncer Accused of Killing Three Co-Workers over Pranking Him
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
Andrew Joseph Lobban was upset about an incident at the shooting range
Oddiverse
Games
Konami: PES 2014 Is a True Representation of Football
The team wants to include powerful moments of individual glory
by Andrei Dumitrescu, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Madden NFL 25 Pre-Orders at GameStop Include Three San Francisco 49ers Players
Download Now FIFA 13 Update on PC, PS3, Soon on Xbox 360
Technology Blog
hot
Computex 2013: MSI Prototype Laptop with Touchscreen Touchpad
The trackpad is actually a small secondary screen, an LCD
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Computex 2013: Razer Blade 14-Inch Gaming Laptop
Computex 2013: Dell XPS 11, Another Super Resolution Convertible Tablet
Green/Eco Blog
Sheepdogs Guard Little Penguins, Keep Them Safe from Foxes
The sheepdog first arrived on Warrnambool’s Middle Island 7 years ago
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: Penguins Wearing African Costumes March Around Wildlife Park
William and Kate's Offspring Will Soon Be Born at the London Aquarium
Oddiverse
25 Shot in 48 Hours in NYC, Six Died, One Girl Left Paralyzed
Authorities have noted a surge in gun violence in NYC over the weekend
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Oscar Pistorius to Claim Self-Defense As He Sets to Appear in Trial Hearing [AP]
Kindergarten Brawl Leads to Eight Arrests in Cleveland
Games
hot
PES 2014 Gets Official Details, Screenshots, Coming to PC, PS3, Xbox 360, PSP This Year
Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 is powered by Fox Engine, has six main pillars
by Andrei Dobra, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
PES 2014 Will Threaten FIFA After Engine Change
PES 2014 Will Use Giant Killing to Beat FIFA 14, Says Producer
No Need to Worry About Fukushima-Derived Radioactivity in Seafood
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
Neither animals nor humans run any major health risks, specialists reassure
Food & Health
Technology Blog
Intel: Bay Trail 2 in 1 Tablets to Ship near Holidays for $399 / €305-399
They will be tablet-laptop hybrids based on Atom CPUs
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Corsair Vengeance Pro Series Super DDR3 RAM Released
Computex 2013: Toshiba Qosmio X75 Gaming Laptop
Security Blog
Peter Colsted Named as CEO of Security Firm Secunia
Colsted comes from Microsoft where he acted as senior director EMEA specialist sales
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Avast Acquires Secure.me
BAE Systems Detica Launches CyberReveal
Oddiverse Blog
Czech Quintuplets Delivered Without Complications
Alexandra Kinova and Antonin Kroscen's babies are healthy
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Czech Woman Pregnant with Country's First Quintuplets
Picture of Baby Born in Its Amniotic Sac Goes Viral
Security Blog
hot
Four Turkish Government Sites Defaced by Syrian Hacker for OpTurkey
30 commercial websites have also been attacked by the same hacker
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Hackers Breach Turkish State Hospital in Support of OccupyGezi
RedHack Not a Terrorist Group, Turkish Prosecutors Say
Health
Vegetarians Live Longer, Study Finds
Specialists say death rates are lower among people who keep a vegetarian diet
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Nordic Foods Lower Heart Disease Risk, Researchers Say
Soda Just as Bad as Meth and Crack for the Teeth, Study Says
MTV’s “True Life” Introduces Dana, Girl Who Says It “Sucks” to Be “Too Beautiful”
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
21-year-old wrestler complains that she wants to be taken seriously for a change
Music, Film & TV Blog
Motherboards
ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula Motherboard Has CrossChill Cooling
It uses CrossChill cooling technology and the ROG armor
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Intel X87 LGA 1150 Motherboard Previewed Online
MSI Announces Z87-GD65 GAMING Motherboard
Music, Film & TV Blog
Daniel Radcliffe Says He’d Love a Part in “Star Wars VII”
“Franchise mustn’t become a dirty word,” actor says in new interview
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Daniel Radcliffe Would Play Harry Potter’s Father in Spinoff Film
Emma Watson in W Mag: I’ve Never Been in a Rush to Be Seen as a Woman
Security Blog
Child Labor Eradication Site of India’s Karnataka State Defaced by Pakistani Hackers
Another Indian government website targeted by Pakistani hackers
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Official Site of European Police College Hacked
Saudi Arabian Hackers Target Australian Film and Television Jobs Website
Internet Life
Feedly Will Sync with Reader, Press, Nextgen Reader, and More
Feedly is hard at work at its Google Reader API replacement
by Lucian Parfeni, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Google Glass Has Been Hacked
Digg Plans to Build a Google Reader Replacement for Power Users
Technology Blog
SanDisk Releases Extreme II SATA III SSD
They are made from 19nm chips and use nCache technology
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Business-Grade SSD Released by BIWIN
Computex 2013: ASUS Transformer Book Trio Dual-OS Tablet
Jill Kelley to Sue FBI over Privacy Violation in Petraeus Probe
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
Kelley claims that she was the victim of the scandal
Oddiverse
Music, Film & TV Blog
Katie Holmes Shares Passionate Kiss with Co-Star on New Movie Set
Rumor has it that Katie and Luke Kirby are also dating in real life
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Ewan McGregor Gets Drastic Makeover for New Role – Photo
Reese Witherspoon Goes Back to Blonde – Photo
Security Blog
Phishers Use Name of Turkish Police Force in Facebook Scheme
The scammers say the police will protect accounts of users who hand over their password
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
South African Police Crack Down on Phishing Gang
Phishing Alert: Managing Your Vodafone Account Online for Free
Memory
Corsair Vengeance Pro Series Super DDR3 RAM Released
Eight-layer PCBs paired with special RAM ICs and large heatspreaders
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Computex 2013: Toshiba PX35t All-in-One Touchscreen Desktop Computer
Computex 2013: Toshiba Qosmio X75 Gaming Laptop
Xbox
Halo 4 Gets New Update with Weapon Tweaks and Overall Changes
The new patch is already available for download on the Xbox 360
by Andrei Dobra, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Xbox One Hands-on Session Takes Place in Los Angeles on June 10
Xbox One Exclusives Include Halo 5, Fable 4, Crackdown 3, More – Report
Oddiverse
Transgender Navy SEAL to Drop "Warrior Princess" Book
Kristin Beck served as Chris with the SEALs for 2 years
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Store Bans Transgender for Using the Women's Restroom
Gay Teenagers Win High-School's “Cutest Couple” Award
Amanda Bynes Not Charged in Marijuana Arrest
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
Star tweets that the DA has zero evidence against her, she won’t be prosecuted
Celebrity News
Green/Eco Blog
Zoo Elephants in the US Are Too Fat for Their Own Good
Some of these animals are downright obese, wildlife researcher warns
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Tiger Escapes Zoo in India, Local Authorities Are Out Looking for It
Justin Bieber's Monkey Gets Comfortable in His New Home
Security Blog
Microsoft Analyzes Malicious Websites Hosted in the European Union
Cyprus and Romania are at the top of the charts
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
McAfee Q1 Report Shows Rise of Koobface Worm, Dramatic Increase in Spam
4% of Users Allow Access to Control System Apps from Personal Mobile Devices
Oddiverse
Yosemite Swimmer Falling Down 600-Foot (182-Meter) Waterfall Still Missing
19-year-old Aleh Kalman was hiking with his church group
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Sewage Baby Ended Up in the Toilet by Accident, Chinese Police Says
Sewage Pipe Baby Returned to Grandparents, Mother Not Charged
Music, Film & TV Blog
“The Sopranos” Named Best Written TV Series of All Times
Writers Guild of America reveals 101 list, with HBO’s “Oz” on the final position
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
“Game of Thrones” Red Wedding Episode Breaks Hearts, Shocks
Liberace Biopic “Behind the Candelabra” Premieres to Excellent Reviews
Open Source Software
GNOME Boxes 3.9.2 Fixes Fedora 19 Issues
This unstable release brings lots of fixes and performance improvements
by Marius Nestor, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Snowlinux 4 Cinnamon/MATE Released, Based on Ubuntu 13.04
PulseAudio 4.0 Has Been Officially Released
Computex 2013: Toshiba Qosmio X75 Gaming Laptop
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
This one does have discrete graphics, unlike the other entertainment PC
Laptops
History
French Wine Has Italian Origins, New Evidence Suggests
The French owe their wine making skills to the Italians, researchers now say
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Amelia Earhart's Plane Allegedly Found near Island in the Southwestern Pacific
Antarctic Polar Icecap Found to Be 33.6 Million Years Old
Security Blog
Chinese Foreign Ministry: We’re Willing to Hold Cyber Security Talks with US
China once again highlights that it's one of the biggest victims of hacking
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Chinese Man Admits Attempting to Export High-Grade Carbon Fiber from US to China
US Defense Secretary to Discuss Cybersecurity with Chinese Officials at Singapore Summit
Mobile World
hot
Sony Makes Xperia M and Xperia M dual Official
An affordable Android smartphone featuring Xperia Z’s OmniBalance design
by Ionut Arghire, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Leaked Photo Supposedly Shows Sony’s Xperia L4 (Togari) Smartphone
LG Optimus F5 Now Available at Optus in Australia
Internet Life
hot
Movie4K May Be an Unofficial Clone of Movie2K, as the Plot Thickens
Meanwhile, the old Movie2K domain is redirected via the German Pirate Party's servers
by Lucian Parfeni, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Confirmed, Movie2K Is Coming Back from the Dead as Movie4K [Update]
Movie2K Blocked in the UK, Proxies Pop Up Hours Later [Update]
Systems
Computex 2013: Toshiba PX35t All-in-One Touchscreen Desktop Computer
It is an entertainment PC with a 23-inch screen and TV-like assets
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Computex 2013: Acer Releases W3 Windows 8 Tablet
GeForce GTX 770 DirectCU II Launched by ASUS
South African Police Crack Down on Phishing Gang
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
The suspects are accused of using emails and SMSs to defraud people
Security Blog
Celebrity News
Tyler, the Creator Speaks Up for Justin Bieber, Says He Was Driving the Ferrari
Producer and good friend tries to take the blame for Bieber’s recklessness
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
more on this topic
Justin Bieber Hit with Second Paternity Claim: Woman Says She Had His Daughter
Jon Bon Jovi Puts Justin Bieber on Blast: Get to Work, You’re Disrespecting Your Fans!
Incidents
Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi Hacked, Credit Card-Stealing Malware Identified
The malicious files have been planted since at least June 2012
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
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Vietnamese Police Arrest 8 Alleged Credit Card Fraudsters
Shumsky's e-Commerce Platform Hacked, Credit Card Data Compromised
Internet Life
Google Reader Replacement Feedly Promises Speed, Search, and Pure Web Access
Feedly asked users what they wanted and the users spoke
by Lucian Parfeni, June 4th, 2013
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Google Glass Has Been Hacked
Digg Plans to Build a Google Reader Replacement for Power Users
Oddiverse
$800K (€612K) Infestation Bill: Owner to Pay for Failing to Remove Bedbugs
A landlord in Annapolis is banned from renting a building, ordered to pay compensation
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
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Beaver Kills Fisherman Trying to Capture Photo of It
Watch: Angry Goat Terrorizes People in Brazilian Neighborhood
Tablets
Computex 2013: NVIDIA Tegra 4 Improves Stylus Use on Tablets and Phones
A demo shows fine gradations and pressure being recognized and shown on-screen
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
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Computex 2013: 39-Inch ASUS 4K Monitor Leads the Charge
ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T Gets a New Firmware Version
First Look at Kris Jenner’s New Talk Show, Kris – Video
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
Kardashian matriarch gets her own talk show come July 15
Music, Film & TV Blog
Science Blog
Blood Vessels in the Eye Indicate IQ, Potential Mental Deficits
Researchers link the width of retinal vessels to intelligence
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
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Apes Throw a Fit When Things Don't Go According to Plan
Too Much Coffee Can Trigger a Mental Disorder, Specialists Warn
Linux Distributions
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Snowlinux 4 Cinnamon/MATE Released, Based on Ubuntu 13.04
This is a short-term release, supported until January 2014
by Marius Nestor, June 4th, 2013
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Read This Article Before Updating Your Arch Linux
Manjaro Linux 0.8.6 Unleashed, Uses Linux Kernel 3.9
Security Blog
IT Admins Unprepared for Today’s Threat Environment, ThreatTrack CEO Says
ThreatTrack Security believes it can help IT admins in learning how to deal with threats
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
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Defense Ministers of 28 NATO Countries to Discuss Cyber Threats
Advisory: How to Keep Your Online Social Life Secure
iWorld
Plants vs. Zombies 2 Will Be a Free Download for iPhone and iPad
The game will receive constant updates with new levels, plants, zombies, etc.
by Filip Truta, June 4th, 2013
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Plex 3.2.1 iOS Player Released
Download Google Chrome 27 iOS with “Spoken” Answers
Laptops
Computex 2013: Razer Blade 14-Inch Gaming Laptop
The mobile PC has a starting price of $1,799 / €1,377 – 1,799
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
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17-Inch Gaming Laptop from Razer Has NVIDIA GeForce GTX 765M GPU
Wikipad 7-Inch Gaming Tablet Approved by FCC
Google Bans Adult Apps for Glass
by Lucian Parfeni, June 4th, 2013
Google is keeping a tight leash on Glass development
Google News
Security Blog
Phishing Alert: Managing Your Vodafone Account Online for Free
Vodafone customers are targeted with bogus system update notifications
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
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Expert Develops Fake Chrome Browser for Phishing Attack POC
Phishing Alert: Your SunTrust Activity Summary
Oddiverse Blog
Viral Breakup Letter: Woman Creates Quest for Boyfriend to Get Things Back
This farewell message will both amuse and creep you out
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
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Grumpy Cat Lends Image to Campaign Against Underage Prom Drinking
Germany Dumps Longest Word as Laws Change
Green/Eco Blog
Sean Parker Gets $2.5M (€1.91M) Fine for Not Caring About the Environment
California Coastal Commission got angry over the billionaire's wedding plans, fined him
by Laura Sinpetru, June 4th, 2013
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“Big Bang Theory” Star Kaley Cuoco Lashes Out at “Bizarre Foods”
Viola Davis Wants Better Protection for Circus Elephants
iPad
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iPad 5 with Slim Bezel and TFT Panel to Enter Production This Summer
Sources in Taiwan say Apple will try to avoid cannibalization by the iPad mini 2
by Filip Truta, June 4th, 2013
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Apple Launches Official WWDC 2013 App – Free Download
Download The Weather Channel 3.8.0 for iPad
Security Blog
easyDNS Hit by DDOS Attack
The service's representatives are providing workarounds for customers
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
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DNSimple Hit by Major DDOS Attack – 6/3/2013
Anonymous Launches OpTurkey, Government and Police Sites Targeted – Video
Adobe Reader Arrives on Windows Phone 8
by Ionut Arghire, June 4th, 2013
Users can now open PDF files on the go, search text, zoom on page, and more
Mobile Apps
Oddiverse Blog
Fire Kills 119 Workers at Chinese Slaughterhouse, Explosions Reported
The death toll in the Baoyuanfeng Poultry plant blaze rises
by Raluca Anghel, June 4th, 2013
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Killer Bees Death: 62-Year-Old Man Is Stung on Every Inch of His Body
Fire Kills 112 at Poultry Products Processing Plant in China
Technology Blog
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Computex 2013: A Chassis Made of Tempered Glass, Like a Mirror
It is called tòu and has the ATX Full Tower form factor
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
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Archon, Cougar's Newest Gaming PC Case
X2 6019 XMOD Chassis, the New Enclosure from X2
Xbox
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Xbox One Exclusives Include Halo 5, Fable 4, Crackdown 3, More – Report
Third-party games include Beyond Good & Evil 2, Fortnite, Prey 2, or Homefront 2
by Andrei Dobra, June 4th, 2013
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PlayStation 4 Costs $349 (€267), Xbox One $399 (€306), Analyst Says
Xbox 360 Owners Need to Keep the Console If They Want to Play XBLA Games
Technology Blog
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AMD FX-9000 CPU Is a 5 GHz Processor
Made for overclockers, it is designed on the Vishera silicon
by Sebastian Pop, June 4th, 2013
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MSI Releases Three Mini-ITX LGA1150 Motherboards
Computex 2013: Dell XPS 11, Another Super Resolution Convertible Tablet
Music, Film & TV Blog
Viral of the Day: “Game of Thrones” Red Wedding Priceless Reactions
Episode 9 of season 3 breaks hearts, prompts hilarious reactions from fans
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
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“Game of Thrones” Red Wedding Episode Breaks Hearts, Shocks
Watch: Jimmy Fallon “Game of Thrones” Parody, “Game of Desks”
Pia Zadora Arrested for Assault on Teenage Son
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
Star tried to force 16-year-old son to go to bed at a timely hour, report says
Celebrity News
Oddiverse Blog
Photo of Taco Bell Employee Licking Taco Shells Goes Viral
Spokesperson for the fast food chain says an investigation is underway
by Elena Gorgan, June 4th, 2013
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Think Outside the Bun – Taco Bell Job Application Goes Viral
Inmate Sues Taco Bell, Claims Doritos Locos Tacos Are His Idea
Security Blog
Expert Develops Fake Chrome Browser for Phishing Attack POC
Web developer Jack Shepherd is the one who made the interesting POC
by Eduard Kovacs, June 4th, 2013
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Twitter Account of Famous Author Salman Rushdie Hacked
Old “Mailbox Server Alert” Phishing Scam Still Doing the Rounds
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