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About 146 articles found for 5 July 2012:

 

Intel Still Hasn’t Paid Its $1.5 Billion EU Fine from 2009

Being almost a monopoly in your own market apparently has its advantages
by Constantin Murariu, July 5th, 2012
 

Nokia Lumia Elements, a New Windows Phone Concept

Paired with Windows Phone 8, it could become your next smartphone
by Ionut Arghire, July 5th, 2012
Metrotube Windows Phone App Returns

Metrotube Windows Phone App Returns

by Ionut Arghire, July 5th, 2012
The application will reemerge in the Marketplace for free
 

“Leaked” iPhone 5 Panel Takes Us Back to 2010

Not-very-convincing image purports to show new-generation hardware
by Filip Truta, July 5th, 2012
 

Warren Spector Criticizes David Cage for Linear Stories

He says that open sandbox games offer more interesting experiences
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 5th, 2012
Unlocked Samsung Focus S Goes on Sale in New Zealand and Australia

Unlocked Samsung Focus S Goes on Sale in New Zealand and Australia

by Cosmin Vasile, July 5th, 2012
The smartphone can be purchased for $500 AUD via Mobicity
 

Microsoft to Push Hard for Windows Phone 8 and Its Marketplace

The app portal will be available in 180 countries, three times more than before
by Ionut Arghire, July 5th, 2012
 

Green Man Gaming Says Resale Decision Will Reshape Gaming Industry

Distributors will have to create new mechanics for trading
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 5th, 2012
 

Windows Phone 8 Could Arrive on Budget Phones Too

Windows Phone 7.8 will continue to be supported for the entry-level market
by Ionut Arghire, July 5th, 2012
 

Microsoft to Remove Desktop Gadgets from Windows 8

Metro apps will provide users with needed info straight on the Start screen
by Ionut Arghire, July 5th, 2012
Chris Martin Kisses Gwyneth Paltrow in Concert – Video

Chris Martin Kisses Gwyneth Paltrow in Concert – Video

by Elena Gorgan, July 5th, 2012
Rare video of PDA between the two goes viral, gets everybody talking
 

Some Wii U Online Services Might Cost Money, Nintendo Admits

The Japanese company may still charge a fee in exchange for access to certain features
by Andrei Dobra, July 5th, 2012
 

FCC Approves Acer Iconia Tab A210 Tablet

Another filing may or may not be published before the release
by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
Miley Cyrus “Morning Sun” ft. Rock Mafia – Download Here

Miley Cyrus “Morning Sun” ft. Rock Mafia – Download Here

by Elena Gorgan, July 5th, 2012
Final version of demo that leaked last year is finally out
SmartPaddlePro Is the First Dual-Windows Tablet

SmartPaddlePro Is the First Dual-Windows Tablet

by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
It is an oddity among dual-boot tablets and will get a free update
 

SONY’s XQD S Series Is Faster Than Compact Flash Standard

The company’s new CF card is targeting professionals with very demanding pro tools
by Constantin Murariu, July 5th, 2012
 

Helping Patients to Recover from Surgery

In some cases, adverse effects may last up to a year
by Tudor Vieru, July 5th, 2012
 

Fourth of July Fireworks on the Sun [Photo]

NASA observes large solar flare on the surface of the star
by Tudor Vieru, July 5th, 2012
Citizen Campaign Brings One Million Trees to Patagonia

Citizen Campaign Brings One Million Trees to Patagonia

by Laura Sinpetru, July 5th, 2012
“Reforest Patagonia” wishes to help the country recover from past wildfires
 

Foxconn Announces Nano Fanless Mini-PCs with AMD Brazos and Intel Atom

Completely noiseless systems that only consume a maximum of 24 watts
by Constantin Murariu, July 5th, 2012
 

Fujitsu Teaches Customers How to Build Their Own PCs

The company embraces the DIY community and even helps expand it
by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
 

The Cons of Feeding Soybeans to Fish

Scientists warn that both the environment and public health could end up being affected
by Laura Sinpetru, July 5th, 2012
 

Europe Loses €15 billion Annually to Global Warming

The phenomenon is already costing the developed world dearly
by Tudor Vieru, July 5th, 2012
GELID Presents GC-Extreme Thermal Compound

GELID Presents GC-Extreme Thermal Compound

by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
It should serve overclockers best thanks to more than heat conductibility
 

First Look at Matt Damon in “Elysium”

Matt is armed, dangerous and extremely bald in new shot from Neill Blomkamp film
by Elena Gorgan, July 5th, 2012
 

The Next Microsoft, a Designer’s View on the Company’s Image

Windows 8, Windows Phone and other products would rally under the same simplified logo
by Ionut Arghire, July 5th, 2012
 

iOS 6 Features: Mail with VIP and Ultra-Fast Attachments

“Redesigned with a more streamlined interface for easier reading and writing”
by Filip Truta, July 5th, 2012
 

Robert Pattinson Promotes “Cosmopolis” – Video

Star opens up in rare interview, talks fame, “Twilight” and inspiration
by Elena Gorgan, July 5th, 2012
Pre-Industrial Carbon Emissions Also Matter for Climate Change

Pre-Industrial Carbon Emissions Also Matter for Climate Change

by Laura Sinpetru, July 5th, 2012
New studies show that pollution began long before the modern world
 

Corsair Intros Force Series GS SSDs

They have capacities of 180 to 480 GB and sell in a package with 3.5-inch adapters
by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
 

Lamp Posts Should Turn Into Giant Umbrellas, Save You from the Rain

Designer's idea is quite simple, which begs the question of why it hasn't turned up before
by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
Google Abandons and Open Sources HTML5 Collaborative IDE Nobody Knew Existed

Google Abandons and Open Sources HTML5 Collaborative IDE Nobody Knew Existed

by Lucian Parfeni, July 5th, 2012
Collide is available under an Apache license but is still in the early stages
 

Planetary Formation Processes Revealed in Detail

Investigators in the US make headway in understanding the phenomenon
by Tudor Vieru, July 5th, 2012
 

Lenovo Moves ThinkPad Production Back to Japan

It seems that Japan-made quality is of better quality than Made-in-China quality
by Constantin Murariu, July 5th, 2012
 

The North American Coast Faces Record Levels of Plastic Pollution

Study reveals that fulmars in this region live with pieces of plastic in their stomach
by Laura Sinpetru, July 5th, 2012
Samarai: Surveilance Drones the Size of Maple Seeds

Samarai: Surveilance Drones the Size of Maple Seeds

by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
They aren't quite as small, but they function on the same principle
 

Serotonin's Neural Activity Can Now Be Tracked in Real Time

The technique for accomplishing this relies on quantum dot tags
by Tudor Vieru, July 5th, 2012
Listen: Nas “Cherry Wine” ft. Amy Winehouse

Listen: Nas “Cherry Wine” ft. Amy Winehouse

by Elena Gorgan, July 5th, 2012
New collaboration emerges online, reminds fans of their great loss
 

Energy-Based Strategy Proposed Against Obesity

New approach could prove more effective than existing methods
by Tudor Vieru, July 5th, 2012
 

Olympus MEG4.0 Display Needs Your Glasses Frame

Yet another eye-worn contraption aims to connect your eyes to your gadgets
by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
 

Tokyo Zoo Takes Pride in Its Baby Giant Panda

For the first time in 24 years, giant pandas are successfully bred in captivity
by Laura Sinpetru, July 5th, 2012
Nokia Asha Touch Devices Get 22 NAMCO BANDAI Arcade Games

Nokia Asha Touch Devices Get 22 NAMCO BANDAI Arcade Games

by Cosmin Vasile, July 5th, 2012
The new titles will be available in more than 52 countries
 

Millions Already Use Windows 8 Preview Releases

More could adopt the platform when the RTM version is made available
by Ionut Arghire, July 5th, 2012
 

Tom Cruise Is Highest Paid Actor in Hollywood

Despite controversy, he's earned $75 million (€59.9 million) over the past year
by Elena Gorgan, July 5th, 2012
 

Order Does Matter, Especially the First Place

Scientists study how people choose items from a list or menu
by Tudor Vieru, July 5th, 2012
 

Acer's Packard Bell Surprises with Strong but Cheap AMD Laptop

In absence of Intel's expensive CPUs, consumers can remember what a mainstream notebook is
by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
Nintendo Is Worried About Negative Campaigns on Miiverse

Nintendo Is Worried About Negative Campaigns on Miiverse

by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 5th, 2012
Gamers might vent their frustration with the company
 

Adele’s Boyfriend Is Planning to Propose

Grammy-winning singer is preparing for motherhood and a wedding, says new report
by Elena Gorgan, July 5th, 2012
 

New Insight into Mars' Complex Geological History

Orbiter reveals more data about our neighboring world
by Tudor Vieru, July 5th, 2012
Singer Frank Ocean Comes Out as Gay

Singer Frank Ocean Comes Out as Gay

by Elena Gorgan, July 5th, 2012
Ocean becomes the first hip hop artist to come out, does so in wonderful open letter
 

Work on the World's Largest Solar Bridge Is Half Completed

The 2,200th solar panel was just installed on top of the Blackfriars rail bridge
by Laura Sinpetru, July 5th, 2012
 

Amazon Kindle Fire 2 Tablet Possibly Delayed

Either that, or previous reports were off the mark form the start
by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
 

Microsoft Did Well to Build Surface Tablets, Bill Gates Says

He claims that the company could still successfully partner with OEMs on tablet PCs
by Ionut Arghire, July 5th, 2012
 

Sony Xperia Go Now Available for Pre-Order in the UK

It can be pre-purchased for 22 GBP (345 USD or 275 EUR)
by Cosmin Vasile, July 5th, 2012
Website of Turkish Foreign Ministry Defaced by RedHack

Website of Turkish Foreign Ministry Defaced by RedHack

by Eduard Kovacs, July 5th, 2012
The hackers leaked information on the identities of foreign diplomats
 

Panda Awareness Week Makes 108 Such Bears Take Over London [VIDEO]

Yesterday, the resident's of Britain capital walked alongside pandas
by Laura Sinpetru, July 5th, 2012
 

Colorful Shows Impressive Cooler with 9 Real Heatpipes

The new cooling design from Colorful promises very good performance and lower turbulence
by Constantin Murariu, July 5th, 2012
 

OCZ Vertex 4 Gets 1.5 Beta Firmware and Increased Performance

Marvell’s controller and OCZ’s talented SSD team still have more to offer their customers
by Constantin Murariu, July 5th, 2012
Apple Mistakenly Serves Up Buggy iOS Apps

Apple Mistakenly Serves Up Buggy iOS Apps

by Filip Truta, July 5th, 2012
Instagram creator sounds the alarm, warns developers to halt pending updates
 

NVIDIA and AMD May Have to Deal with 28nm Shortages All Year

TSMC can't make enough of them and Qualcomm eats up most available production
by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
 

Zoo Keepers Put Orangutan in Isolation to Help It Quit Smoking

Tori took to this habit 10 years ago, when tourists started throwing it cigarettes
by Laura Sinpetru, July 5th, 2012
 

Chris Pine Talks “Star Trek 2” Villain, Story, 3D

Leading man praises J.J. Abrams, teases and promises a much better film
by Elena Gorgan, July 5th, 2012
 

HTC Wins UK Patent Dispute with Apple

A judge ruled that it did not infringe four patents Apple claimed for its own
by Ionut Arghire, July 5th, 2012
T-cell Vaccines Finally Enter Test Phase

T-cell Vaccines Finally Enter Test Phase

by Tudor Vieru, July 5th, 2012
They can be used to address infectious diseases and chronic illnesses
 

With The Pirate Bay Blocked, UK Groups Are Targeting 6 More Torrent Sites

Several large BitTorrent sites are in the sights of British music licensing groups
by Lucian Parfeni, July 5th, 2012
 

TSMC Will Not Buy Renesas 12-Inch Fab

As the latter slowly backs out of the semiconductor market, it is looking for buyers
by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
 

Lawmaker Legalizes Fracking in North Carolina by Mistake

Due to someone's pushing the wrong button, drilling can now begin in this state
by Laura Sinpetru, July 5th, 2012
 

Nokia Loses More MeeGo Team Members

The company promised support for Nokia N9 for a few years more
by Ionut Arghire, July 5th, 2012
HGST Ties Ultrabook Popularity to Mixed Storage

HGST Ties Ultrabook Popularity to Mixed Storage

by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
Whether or not its words are true will be proven in time
 

AMD Prepares Radeon HD 7950 GHz Edition

A move to counteract Nvidia’s GTX670 and to put Tahiti’s frequency abilities to good use
by Constantin Murariu, July 5th, 2012
 

Bond Girl Berenice Marlohe Sizzles for British GQ

French beauty says Bond girls are more mysterious, hotter than ever in “Skyfall”
by Elena Gorgan, July 5th, 2012
Leaves of Some Plants Narrow Due to Global Warming

Leaves of Some Plants Narrow Due to Global Warming

by Tudor Vieru, July 5th, 2012
The effect was observed in the field by Australian researchers
 

Leonardo DiCaprio Invests in Green Automotive

The actor promotes global sustainability from the driver's seat of a luxury hybrid car
by Laura Sinpetru, July 5th, 2012
 

Large Scale and Detail Are Both Important for Total War: Rome 2

Developers are trying to connect players with the large battles
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 5th, 2012
 

Simon Sheikh Collapses During Interview, Australian MP Sophie Mirabella Looks On

Liberal is the target of online criticism for not reacting when fellow panelist passes out
by Elena Gorgan, July 5th, 2012
Nokia Asha 300 Receives Software Update 7.49

Nokia Asha 300 Receives Software Update 7.49

by Cosmin Vasile, July 5th, 2012
It gets Nokia Browser 2.0 and other performance improvements
 

World’s Lightest UltraBook Uses Magnesium-Lithium Alloy

The impressive device is powered by Intel’s Core i7 and boosts a 8-hour battery life
by Constantin Murariu, July 5th, 2012
LTE-Enabled Quad-Core Galaxy S III in South Korea Next Week

LTE-Enabled Quad-Core Galaxy S III in South Korea Next Week

by Ionut Arghire, July 5th, 2012
The handset will also sport 2GB of RAM, as the international LTE flavor
 

Katie Holmes Gets No Money in Divorce from Tom Cruise

Prenuptial contract stipulates she walks away with just peanuts but she’s ok with that
by Elena Gorgan, July 5th, 2012
 

First Dark Matter Filament Detected in Space

This is the first time this hypothetical structure has been observed
by Tudor Vieru, July 5th, 2012
Yes, the iPad 4 Is Smaller and Apple Has Ordered Mass Production [WSJ]
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Yes, the iPad 4 Is Smaller and Apple Has Ordered Mass Production [WSJ]

Reliable sources begin to rack up reports confirming “mini” tablet rumors
by Filip Truta, July 5th, 2012
Epic Mickey 2 Will Emphasize Player Creativity and Intelligence

Epic Mickey 2 Will Emphasize Player Creativity and Intelligence

by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 5th, 2012
Gamers will be free to use the tools they have in any way they see fit
 

Korea Openly Admits to Having Plans to Kill Endangered Whales

Country representatives claim that the reasons for this slaughter are purely scientific
by Laura Sinpetru, July 5th, 2012
 

RIM’s 3G/4G BlackBerry PlayBook Emerges Again

It will feature a faster application processor, better performance
by Ionut Arghire, July 5th, 2012
 

70 DVDs of Data Transmitted in One Second Through Twisted Light

The method works by morphing beams of light into a DNA-like helix
by Sebastian Pop, July 5th, 2012
Motorola Reveals ATRIX HD with Android 4.0 ICS and 4.5-Inch HD ColorBoost Display

Motorola Reveals ATRIX HD with Android 4.0 ICS and 4.5-Inch HD ColorBoost Display

by Cosmin Vasile, July 5th, 2012
The smartphone is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
 

Latest Report on Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Is Made Public

Japan's former PM is blamed for not properly managing the accident
by Laura Sinpetru, July 5th, 2012
 

Full Specs of Samsung’s Galaxy Chat Now Available

An affordable QWERTY slider running under Android 4.0
by Ionut Arghire, July 5th, 2012
AMD FX8350 4000 MHz Processor Confirmed
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AMD FX8350 4000 MHz Processor Confirmed

It seems we were right to predict 4GHz for first Piledriver
by Constantin Murariu, July 5th, 2012
 

Plextor’s M5 Series SSDs Launch Tomorrow with Impressive Performance

Real-life tests show over 530 MB/s sequential read and 390 MB/s write performance
by Constantin Murariu, July 5th, 2012
Pioneer Shows Lightest and Smallest Portable BDXL Writer

Pioneer Shows Lightest and Smallest Portable BDXL Writer

by Constantin Murariu, July 5th, 2012
A high-quality portable device made in Japan by the hi-fi expert company
 

Wii U Is as Powerful as the Xbox 360

Nintendo is trying to license the back catalog of the Microsoft console
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 5th, 2012