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About 123 articles found for 4 July 2012:

 

Beta Stage for MMO End of Nations Starts on July 22

Gamers can get a Founder Edition for beta early access
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 4th, 2012
 

NPD Data No Longer Relevant for Electronic Arts

Publisher Ready to move on towards a digital strategy
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 4th, 2012
Apacer Launches SSDs with CF and SD Interfaces

Apacer Launches SSDs with CF and SD Interfaces

by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
They are aimed at industrial, automotive, military and other such applications
 

Apple Admits Diagnostics Issue with 2012 Mac Pros

Apple Hardware Test misidentifies graphics cards, says Support document
by Filip Truta, July 4th, 2012
 

Dream Drop Distance Hints at Kingdom Hearts Future

Gamers will be able to see the mechanics of third game in the series
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 4th, 2012
 

Lindsay Lohan Goes Back to Red After Wrapping “Liz & Dick”

Actress gives herself girlie present on 26th birthday: a makeover
by Elena Gorgan, July 4th, 2012
Makeup Artist Takes Stand Against Domestic Violence with Chilling Video

Makeup Artist Takes Stand Against Domestic Violence with Chilling Video

by Elena Gorgan, July 4th, 2012
“How to look your best the morning after” – tutorial shows women how to cover it up
 

Next-Gen Consoles Won’t Be “Drastically Better” Than Wii U, Nintendo Says

The Wii U will be able to hold its own in the face of the PS4 or Xbox 720
by Andrei Dobra, July 4th, 2012
 

Sharkoon's Drakonia Gaming Laser Mouse

It evokes a tribal dragon logo in its design and sells for 29.99 Euro / $38
by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
 

Windows 8’s Input Platform Gets Detailed

Devs can take advantage of HTML and XAML controls for touch input
by Ionut Arghire, July 4th, 2012
 

Diane Kruger on Dieting: Sometimes I Just Forget to Eat

Actress says her schedule is so hectic at times she loses weight without aiming to
by Elena Gorgan, July 4th, 2012
Project Happiness Will Promote Pacifism Like Harvest Moon Did

Project Happiness Will Promote Pacifism Like Harvest Moon Did

by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 4th, 2012
The game has the potential to create a new franchise
 

First Kristen Stewart Ad for Balenciaga’s Florabotanica Is Out

“Twilight” star swears by the fragrance, says project is “art”
by Elena Gorgan, July 4th, 2012
 

Nokia N9’s PR 1.3 Update Gets a Changelog

There are hundreds of enhancements included in the new OS release
by Ionut Arghire, July 4th, 2012
Samsung's 75-Inch LED-Backlit LCD Pictured

Samsung's 75-Inch LED-Backlit LCD Pictured

by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
Bigger than most windows, it will go up for sale around the winter holidays
 

Cloud Fundamentals Video – the State of Cloud Computing

Featuring Scott Charney, corporate vice president for Trustworthy Computing at Microsoft
by Ionut Arghire, July 4th, 2012
 

Secunia PSI 3.0 Review

Security updates are pushed automatically for all supported software
by Ionut Ilascu, July 4th, 2012
Innovative Window Glass Helps Regulate Hormone Balance

Innovative Window Glass Helps Regulate Hormone Balance

by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
A patent is naturally already pending on the new technology
 

Shadow of Single Atom Photographed

This is the first time such a feat was accomplished
by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
 

Plastic Pollution Reaching Critical Levels

The conclusion belongs to a new study conducted on seabirds
by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
 

HP’s Trinity Pavilion Systems Powered by AMD’s A8-5500 and A10-5700 APUs

The systems are pretty hard to find now and are available with “ship to store” option
by Constantin Murariu, July 4th, 2012
 

Advanced Polymers Could Innovate Tissue Engineering

The materials are capable of supporting multiple types of cells
by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
Nikon Firmware Update Fixes D4 DSLR Camera Freeze and Focus

Nikon Firmware Update Fixes D4 DSLR Camera Freeze and Focus

by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
The software fixes some other bugs and expands the feature set
 

Funds for German Antiproton Research Facility Approved

Construction is scheduled to begin at the designated site shortly
by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
 

NZXT Sends Out Hue LED Controller

Useless to most people but potentially precious to the remaining few
by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
 

Blizzard Denies Banning Diablo 3 Players on Linux

The studio is confident that its security systems don't register false positives
by Andrei Dobra, July 4th, 2012
Ransomware Crooks: Pay a Fine or We Go to the Police

Ransomware Crooks: Pay a Fine or We Go to the Police

by Eduard Kovacs, July 4th, 2012
The victims' files are encrypted and the fraudsters threaten to unmask their "secrets"
 

LIMBO Review

You must get yourself out of Limbo and rescue your sister
by Silviu Stahie, July 4th, 2012
 

Autism Linked to Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Study reveals interesting connection between these conditions
by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
 

Christina Aguilera Readies New Single for August

No word yet on when a new album will also drop, but it’s better than nothing
by Elena Gorgan, July 4th, 2012
 

Metro-Style Apps Are Nearing Final Versions

Microsoft is moving closer to Windows 8’s RTM and GA
by Ionut Arghire, July 4th, 2012
Apple Refused to Drill a Hole in the Retina MacBook Pro

Apple Refused to Drill a Hole in the Retina MacBook Pro

by Filip Truta, July 4th, 2012
So Maclocks created the first lock solution for the new computer
 

World’s Most Powerful Tablet Processor Charged by Bugs

Qualcomm’s APQ 8064 quad-core processor “mops the floor” with any other competing chip
by Constantin Murariu, July 4th, 2012
 

Support Scammer to Victim: You Have Problems, the CPU Is Running at Only 3%

Fraudsters rely on Windows utilities to trick users into believing that they have issues
by Eduard Kovacs, July 4th, 2012
 

Reading Fiction Improves Brain Functions

The habit equates to putting your brain through a workout
by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
Vulnerability in Cyberoam DPI Devices Allows Traffic Interception

Vulnerability in Cyberoam DPI Devices Allows Traffic Interception

by Eduard Kovacs, July 4th, 2012
Tor Project has released a security advisory and all browser vendors have been alerted
 

New Medion LifeTab Tablet Almost Here

It will be up for sale this month, now that the short, early sale has ended
by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
 

Intel Invests Millions in Israeli Biometrics Company

The company wants to be able to identify you using your heartbeat
by Constantin Murariu, July 4th, 2012
 

“Iron Man 3” Concept Art Hints at Possible Villain

Upcoming film might center on Extremis, tech-based virus that turns men into soldiers
by Elena Gorgan, July 4th, 2012
Explaining the Obesity Paradox

Explaining the Obesity Paradox

by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
Fatter people are safer from the effects of heart attacks
 

Sony Getting Back into E-Reader Swing

A certain device passes through the hands of the FCC
by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
 

Inhalable Nitric Oxide May Be Used as New Antimicrobial

Researchers find the chemical to be effective and inexpensive
by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
Listen: “Ice” Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne

Listen: “Ice” Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne

by Elena Gorgan, July 4th, 2012
This feels like “Motivation Part 2,” only better, fans say online
 

ASUS Launches EeeBox EB1030, EB1031 and EB1033 Nettops

Their hardware is decent but not unusual, although there are a couple of surprises
by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
 

Netgear R6200 Wireless Router Approved by FCC

Announced in mid-May 2012, it still has no fixed launch date
by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
 

Fake Ameritrade Statement Emails Point to Hijacked Golf Site

The compromised websites host a script that loads a Russian domain involved in other scams
by Eduard Kovacs, July 4th, 2012
Gates: Steve Jobs Will Be, and Must Be Remembered

Gates: Steve Jobs Will Be, and Must Be Remembered

by Filip Truta, July 4th, 2012
Disagrees with author Malcom Gladwell regarding Jobs’ legacy
 

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 to Be Made at UMC and Samsung

The volume of chips manufactured by UMC is going to be significant
by Constantin Murariu, July 4th, 2012
Trailer for “Dexter” Season 7 Shows Deb’s Reaction

Trailer for “Dexter” Season 7 Shows Deb’s Reaction

by Elena Gorgan, July 4th, 2012
Showtime packs a dozen scenes in just 5 seconds in new promo clip
Richland Is AMD’s Next-Gen APU and Fits in FM2 Socket
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Richland Is AMD’s Next-Gen APU and Fits in FM2 Socket

These are the first details on AMD’s Kaveri, a SteamRoller/GCN-based APU
by Constantin Murariu, July 4th, 2012
 

$179 (€142) Skypad Gemini and $279 (€221) Skypad Protos Tablets Debut

Skytex takes a page out of Amazon's book and sends Windows on vacation
by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
 

Analyst: No One Has Funds to Buy Activision Blizzard

Other companies are seeing increasing problems in gaming industry
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 4th, 2012
 

Particle “Identical” with Higgs Boson Discovered

Experts hail this as a triumph for the field of particle physics
by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
Ads Inside Chrome Extensions Are Coming

Ads Inside Chrome Extensions Are Coming

by Lucian Parfeni, July 4th, 2012
Developers now have more monetization options at their disposal
 

iOS 6 Features: All-New Phone App with “Do Not Disturb”

Decline calls with a text message, or set a callback reminder
by Filip Truta, July 4th, 2012
 

More Metro-Style Icons Spotted for Office 2013

The suite will come bundled in Microsoft’s Windows RT platform
by Ionut Arghire, July 4th, 2012
 

ESA Is Now Ready to Launch MSG-3

The vehicle is currently being prepared in South America
by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
How Google’s Nexus 7 Looks on the Inside

How Google’s Nexus 7 Looks on the Inside

by Constantin Murariu, July 4th, 2012
Google’s Nexus 7 has been taken apart and seems easy to fix in case of unfortunate events
 

Toshiba Ruled to Have Participated in LCD Price Fixing

The company was fined $87 million but may be charged thrice as much
by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
 

Paris Hilton Has Been Training to Be a DJ Every Day for 8 Hours

Socialite says new career as DJ is not a whim: she’s been working hard for it
by Elena Gorgan, July 4th, 2012
 

Cosmic Skyrocket Revealed by Hubble

The object looks extremely interesting in multiple wavelengths
by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
20% of Global 2000 Firms Exposed to Flame-Style Malware Breaches, Venafi Finds

20% of Global 2000 Firms Exposed to Flame-Style Malware Breaches, Venafi Finds

by Eduard Kovacs, July 4th, 2012
A free tool has been made available to aid companies in locating MD5-signed certificates
 

Protostar Produces Vast Amounts of X-Ray Radiations

Experts observe the object as it is still forming
by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
 

ARM Demos Bicycle-Powered Server (Video)

If ARM didn't have a reason to feel smug before, it does now
by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
 

Acer Shows Cost-Effective All-in-One Powered by Intel

Acer’s AZ3770-H14D AIO is complemented by a nice design and a FullHD resolution
by Constantin Murariu, July 4th, 2012
Forza Motorsport 4 July DLC Car Pack Now Available

Forza Motorsport 4 July DLC Car Pack Now Available

by Andrei Dobra, July 4th, 2012
A wide range of cars are included in the new add-on for the racing game
 

Six Individuals Arrested by Chinese Police for Attacking Trading Firm Sites

The suspects launched DDOS attacks against companies that refused to pay up
by Eduard Kovacs, July 4th, 2012
 

iPhone 5 No Longer on Wintek’s Radar, Analyst Believes

Apple reportedly adjusting suppliers to favor in-cell touch technology
by Filip Truta, July 4th, 2012
 

Mel Gibson’s Stepmother Seeks Restraining Order Against Him

Teddy Joye Hicks Gibson claims actor ruined her marriage, threatened her
by Elena Gorgan, July 4th, 2012
Large Solar Flare Detected on July 2

Large Solar Flare Detected on July 2

by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
Its effects will not be felt on Earth, experts believe
 

NSF Charters New Icebreaker for US Antarctic Program

The ship will be used to support existing bases at the South Pole
by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
The iPad mini Is Real, Coming This Fall [Bloomberg]
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The iPad mini Is Real, Coming This Fall Bloomberg

Apple finally seems poised to launch a smaller tablet PC
by Filip Truta, July 4th, 2012
 

First True4K Video Camera Under $1000 UPDATED

Sony’s Exmor R (IMX121) 8.8 million CMOS sensors gives out impressive results
by Constantin Murariu, July 4th, 2012
 

Curiosity's Twin Goes Out for a Test Drive [Video]

Experts test rover replica under real-life conditions
by Tudor Vieru, July 4th, 2012
 

More Fujitsu Ultrabooks Appear, Lifebook UH572 and SH772 / SH572

Two business-oriented devices and a high-end model are in the pipeline too
by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
The Writer of “Fifty Shades of Grey” Is Making $1.34 Million (€1.06 Million) a Week

The Writer of “Fifty Shades of Grey” Is Making $1.34 Million (€1.06 Million) a Week

by Elena Gorgan, July 4th, 2012
“Twilight” fan fiction trilogy has turned amateur author into a millionaire
 

CEO Says Worst Is Over for THQ

Publisher will focus on already proven intellectual properties
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 4th, 2012
 

Ultrabooks Might Be Banned from the US Due to Apple Patent

No lawsuits have been started yet, but they are likely to sprout soon
by Sebastian Pop, July 4th, 2012
 

Chakra GNU/Linux 2012.07 Has Linux Kernel 3.4.3

The distro is now preparing the switch to systemd!
by Marius Nestor, July 4th, 2012
World’s Most Powerful Radeon HD 7870 Video Card

World’s Most Powerful Radeon HD 7870 Video Card

by Constantin Murariu, July 4th, 2012
ColorFire’s custom design is probably the most advanced Radeon HD 7870 ever built
 

AMD Unlocked Dual-Core Trinity A6 5400K

The new processor is specifically targeted at budget-minded overclockers
by Constantin Murariu, July 4th, 2012