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About 127 articles found for 5 August 2010:
Games
Activision Launches Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Single Player Demo
About six months late
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Nintendo DS Call of Duty: Black Ops Introduces Coop and Perks
Analyst: Subscriptions for Starcraft and Call of Duty by End of 2010
Fashion
Kelly Brook: It’s Difficult to Dress for My Figure and Curves
Star reveals her wardrobe secrets
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Christina Hendricks Talks Body and Curves, Being a Pinup
Jessica Biel’s Wardrobe Mishap on the Red Carpet
Nintendo
Nintendo Not Talking about New Wii for Fear of Imitators
Focus on the 3DS
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure Will Be Released This Week
Spin Cycle: Nintendo Thinks Super Mario Galaxy 2 Is Great
Security
Adobe Prepares Out-of-Band Security Updates for Reader and Acrobat
Zero-day vulnerability and others to be patched in two weeks
by Lucian Constantin, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Adobe Confirms New Adobe Reader Zero-Day Bug
Fix Available for Adobe Reader /Launch Patch Workaround
Games
2K Unveils New Story-Driven Single Player DLC for BioShock 2
It is called Minerva's Den
by Mihail Cernea, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
New Irrational Games Title Announced on August 11
Take Two Aims to Launch One New Intellectual Property a Year
Katy Perry Talks Insecurities, Feeling Ugly Without Makeup
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
Singer says she too has moments when she feels bad about herself
Beauty
Games
Electronic Arts Gets Three New Syndicate Trademarks
Is working on new game
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
The Old Republic Brings Travel Options for Nar Shaddaa
Fall of Stromgarde
PC Games
Torchlight II Has Been Unveiled
Cooperative multiplayer coming
by Mihail Cernea, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
The Witcher II Will Not Have Any Fetch Quests
BioWare: Japanese Developers Have Grown Complacent
Diets
Sara Rue’s Incredible Transformation: 50 Pounds Lost
Actress shows off incredible results with Jenny Craig
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
‘Mad Men’ Ladies Told to Avoid the Gym, Not Lose Their Curves
Jennifer Hudson Is Super Slim for InStyle, the Makeover Edition
Google News
hot
Google Denies Being in Talks with Verizon to Pay for Prioritized Traffic
But does not deny some negotiations between the two companies over the matter
by Lucian Parfeni, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Skype Director Supports Free Mobile Internet Access
Eric Schmidt's Peace Offering Faces Tough Crowd at Mobile Conference
Beauty
Julia Roberts Explains Why Refuses to Get Botox
I want my children to be able to read my facial expressions, actress says
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Eva Mendes’ Arched Eyebrows Hint at Botox Jabs
Vitamin Therapy Recommended After Plastic Surgery
Warhammer Online Is Not in Danger of Disappearing
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 5th, 2010
Says BioWare executive
PC Games
Security
Chained Exploits Used to Jailbreak iPhone
Security researchers impressed
by Lucian Constantin, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Adobe Confirms New Adobe Reader Zero-Day Bug
Security Researchers Release Rootkit for Android
Google News
Fight the Zombies in Google Street View
A new game from Virgin Trains has you fighting a zombified Sir Richard Branson
by Lucian Parfeni, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Showcase Your 360 Degree Photos with Picasa
Microsoft's Street Slide Could Be a Serious Threat to Google Street View
Windows Software
Firefox 4.0 Beta 3 Download a Taste
The release was postponed to next week
by Marius Oiaga, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
IE9 Beta Will Be a Full Browser
IE9 Preview 4 vs. Firefox 4.0 Beta, Chrome 6.0 Dev, Opera 10.6, Safari 5.0
Mobile World
Sprint's New TV Ad for the $69.99 Everything Data Plan
Present the carrier's offering in a humorous manner
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
33% Smartphones Sold in Q2 in the US Run Android
Clearwire's iSpot Delivers 4G for Apple's Devices
Google News
Eric Schmidt: Society Is Not Ready for What Technology is Already Capable Of
As much data is created in two days as was created by the year 2003 by humankind
by Lucian Parfeni, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Eric Schmidt on Google Wave's Early Demise
R.I.P Google Wave
Verizon Readying Back to School Promotions
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
Handsets, apps and more
Operators
Nano-Biotechnology
Reconstructing Intricate Bone Tissue
New research could revolutionize orthopedic care
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Calcium Supplements Multiply Risks of Heart Attacks
Dense Bones Possibly Connected to Prostate Cancer
Security
Phishing Gang Arrested in UK and Ireland
Stole almost £3.5 million
by Lucian Constantin, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Lead Mariposa Bot Developer Cuffed in Slovenia
Australian Banking Trojan Writer Pleads Guilty
Movies
The James Bond Film Franchise Is Dead
Money issues over at MGM have sealed the series’ fate
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Angelina Jolie Turns Down Part as a Bond Girl
‘Inception’ Is Still Number 1 at US Box Office
Motherboards
VIA Unveils COM Express Module Based on Nano E
64-bit high-performance processor power new embedded systems
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
ASUS Eee Pad EP101TC Tablet Dumps Windows For Android
AMD Rams Opteron 4000 Platform into the Cloud
Mobile World
Samsung E2370 X-treme Edition Launched in Germany
The rugged phone should be available this month
by Cosmin Vasile, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
AT&T Intros Rugged Airo Wireless A25is
New Samsung Rugged Phone Offers 66 Days of Standby Time
Apple Updates System Requirements for Wireless Keyboards and Mice
by Filip Truta, August 5th, 2010
Support document updated August 04, 2010
Apple
The Office System
Download Free Ribbon/Fluent UI Interactive Guides for Office 2010
For Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, OneNote, Visio, Project, and InfoPath
by Marius Oiaga, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Free Upgrades to Office for Mac 2011 for New Office 2008 for Mac Users
Office for Mac 2011 Drops in October 2010
Mobile Apps
Nimbuzz 2.0 Now Available for Android
With appealing new features
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
33% Smartphones Sold in Q2 in the US Run Android
BOLT Offers Access to GetJar's 70,000+ Apps
Movies
Nicolas Cage Signs on ‘Ghost Rider 2’ for Financial Reasons
Actor is desperate to pay off his IRS debt
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Is Hit by Cab, Posts Video of the Wound
Villain for ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Sequel Is Not Daniel Day-Lewis
Games
hot
Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 Is Called Batman: Arkham City
Bigger, more dangerous Arkham
by Mihail Cernea, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Batman: Arkham Asylum 2 Will Be Mark Hamill's Last Appearance as Joker
Battle Mister Freeze and Talia al Ghul in Batman: Arkham Asylum 2
Health
Proximity Boosts the Power of Praying
Beneficial effects can be seen on those who are ill
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Changes Are Taking Place in Church Attendance Patterns
NSF Report Lacks Polls on Sensitive Issues
GF106 Powers GTS 450, Gets Pictured
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
Rumors rise on the GTS 445 and GTS 440
Video
Google News
Google Acquires Instantiations, a AJAX/Java Dev Tool Maker
Creator of the popular GWT Designer
by Lucian Parfeni, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Spotify Gets a Google Chrome Extension
Google Buys Social Gaming Company Slide
Mobile Games
New Japanese Shooter for iPhone at Promotional Price
Available from AppStore
by Cosmin Vasile, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Archetype Multiplayer FPS Game Comes on iPhone
An Art Of War 1.0 Game Now Available in the App Store
Mobile OS
hot
33% Smartphones Sold in Q2 in the US Run Android
Verizon accounted for 33% of sold mobile phone units
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Graffiti for Android Hits Version 2.0
3UK's HTC Desire Tastes Android 2.2 Froyo in August
iWorld
Three New App Status Indicators Added to iTunes Connect
iPhone Developer news
by Filip Truta, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
iOS Software Update Shipping with PDF Exploit Fix
iPhone 5 to Debut Sooner than Expected - Rumor
Internet Explorer
IE9 Beta Will Be a Full Browser
Millions more will be able to test drive the release
by Marius Oiaga, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
IE9 Preview 4 vs. Firefox 4.0 Beta, Chrome 6.0 Dev, Opera 10.6, Safari 5.0
Download Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) Platform Preview 4
Jennifer Aniston’s Amazing Transformation as Barbra Streisand
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
As homage to the singer and actress in the latest issue of Harper’s Bazaar
Celebrity News
CPU
TSMC Won't Make Intel Atom Chips Any Time Soon
Agreement is on hiatus because interest for developing Atom SoCs is low
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
E-Noa Prepares Dual-Tegra 2 Tablet Known as Interpad
MSI Makes Combining AMD and NVIDIA Graphics Affordable
Services
BOLT Offers Access to GetJar's 70,000+ Apps
The entire library of free apps now available for them
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
BOLT Mobile Browser Delivers Its 1 Billionth Page
BOLT 2.1 Mobile Browser Now Available
iWorld
iOS Software Update Shipping with PDF Exploit Fix
Likely included in iOS 4.1, Apple will terminate any available jailbreaks for users that update
by Filip Truta, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
iPhone 5 to Debut Sooner than Expected - Rumor
Steve Jobs Fails to Get Table at Famous San Francisco Restaurant
Physics / Chemistry
ITER Gets Funds, Is on Tight Budget
The project now costs a (rather large) fortune
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Lack of Funds Threatens ITER Development
New International Collaboration to Build a Tokamak
Internet Life
Spotify Gets a Google Chrome Extension
To help you find tracks from the artists you're reading about
by Lucian Parfeni, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Rdio Now Available to Everyone
Spotify’s US Launch In Danger as Negotiations Break Down
My Virtual Girlfriend for iPhone On Sale in AppStore
by Cosmin Vasile, August 5th, 2010
Only 0.99$ for a limited time
Mobile Games
Linux Distributions
hot
Ubuntu 10.10 Alpha 3 Has OneConf and Linux Kernel 2.6.35
The Maverick Meerkat Chronicles
by Marius Nestor, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Ubuntu 10.10 Alpha 1 Is Ready for Testing
Ubuntu 10.10 Alpha 2 Gets Linux Kernel 2.6.35 and Btrfs
iPhone
hot
iPhone 5 to Debut Sooner than Expected - Rumor
A 7-inch iPad and an array of new iPods may arrive by the end of the year as well
by Filip Truta, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Steve Jobs Fails to Get Table at Famous San Francisco Restaurant
Download Google Chrome 6.0.472.22 for Mac OS X
Video
NVIDIA GTX 480 With 512 Stream Processors Pictured
Is based on the fully powered GF100
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
EVGA Trumpets Powerful GTX 480 SuperClocked+
Point of View Overclocks the GTX 400 Series Eight Times
Security
New Scareware Abuses VirusTotal's Name
Tries to exploit its popularity
by Lucian Constantin, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Scareware Pushers Put Out Fake Press Release
Scareware Scheme Abuses Firefox 'What's New' Page
Mobile World
HTC Aria Rolling Out in Taiwan
Starts shipping on August 5th
by Cosmin Vasile, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
HTC Aria Goes Free at Dell
HTC Sync for AT&T's Aria Updated to 3.0.5372
Jolicloud 1.0 Officially Released
by Lucian Parfeni, August 5th, 2010
Along with a Windows-based installer
Linux Distributions
Windows Software
Google Chrome 6.0.472.22 Dev Available, Get Ready for the Beta
Download it right here
by Marius Oiaga, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
IE9 Preview 4 vs. Firefox 4.0 Beta, Chrome 6.0 Dev, Opera 10.6, Safari 5.0
IE9 Preview 4 Out, Beta Next, Developers Get Your Sites Ready
Mobile Apps
Graffiti for Android Hits Version 2.0
Now with Japanese input, auto capitalization
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
ACCESS Joins the Open Handset Alliance
Graffiti Application Now Available for Android OS
Nature
Robot Finds Wealth of Life in World's Deepest Sinkhole
The machine was investigating biodiversity in the formation
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Mid-Cayman Rise's Deep Sea Vents
Jupiter's Moon Io May Hold Life
CPU
Intel and FTC Settle Antitrust Dispute
No royalty payments, Intel changes IP agreements
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Intel Allowed More Time For FTC Settlement Negotiations
CMO Former Chairman Pleads Guilty in LCD Price Fixing Case
Apple
hot
Steve Jobs Fails to Get Table at Famous San Francisco Restaurant
Flour + Water wants Jobs to return, and promises to hook him up with a seat
by Filip Truta, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Download Google Chrome 6.0.472.22 for Mac OS X
All You Need to Know About JailbreakMe 2.0 Star
NBA Elite 11 Comes Packed with NBA Jam
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 5th, 2010
All via download
Games
Laptops
ASUS Eee PC 1215N Netbook Bound for September
Will cost just under 500 Euro
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
ASUS Improves PC Efficiency By 80% and Performance by 37%
Rumors Say ASUS CEO Resigned, ASUS Refutes
Mobile OS
3UK's HTC Desire Tastes Android 2.2 Froyo in August
HTC is already working on it
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Android 2.2 Froyo Already Available for HTC Desire
HTC Ace and Vision Emerge in Vodafone's Systems
Data
Huawei's E583C Mobile Wi-Fi Device Lands in Hong Kong
Along with the E173u USB mobile broadband modem
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Opera Mobile 10 Pre-Loaded on Huawei's Phones
Huawei Demos 600Mb/s Speeds on LTE
PC Games
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Blizzard Will Remove Inappropriate StarCraft II Content from Battle.net
Offensive maps will be deleted
by Mihail Cernea, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Starcraft II – Big Protoss in Small Bites
Starcraft II – Heroes Can Act, Can't Fight
Security Fixes and Improvements
Possible Remote Code Execution Bug Fixed in Wget
After some disagreement regarding its impact
by Lucian Constantin, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Google Plugs Massive Security Hole in reCAPTCHA
Several Security Bugs Fixed in Chrome 5.0.375.125
Free Windows Azure for 1 Month
by Marius Oiaga, August 5th, 2010
Via the Windows Azure One Month Pass USA
Server Products
General Business
Microsoft and Salesforce.com Settle IP Differences
And enter into a patent agreement
by Marius Oiaga, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Microsoft Inks Automotive Technology Patent Deal with DENSO
Windows 7 Personalization Gallery Revamped
Movies
Joaquin Phoenix Brings the Crazy Back for New Movie Poster
First look at “I’m Still Here” mockumentary
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Joaquin Phoenix Buys Velvet Cape, Runs Out of Store Wearing It
Details Emerge on ‘Brilliant’ Joaquin Phoenix Album
Space
New Ariane 5 Launch from Kourou
ESA launches two new satellites
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Module on Advanced ESA Satellite Passes Tests
Making Antarctic Water Less Treacherous
Internet Life
Facebook Acquires Friendster Social Networking Patents for $40 Million
Part of a larger partnership with Friendster owner MOL
by Lucian Parfeni, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Google Buys Social Gaming Company Slide
Contacts for Thunderbird Aggregates Contact Data from Several Web Sources
General Business
Microsoft Zoom.it Allows Users to View and Share High-Resolution Imagery
Created by Live Labs
by Marius Oiaga, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Gates and Buffett Convince 40 Billionaires to Donate Half Their Wealth
IE9 Preview 4 vs. Firefox 4.0 Beta, Chrome 6.0 Dev, Opera 10.6, Safari 5.0
Evercool's Battle Hero Chills Laptops
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
Can handle mobile PCs between 9 inches and 15 inches
Cases & Cooling
Microbiology/Genetics
New Gene Involved in Tooth Formation Found
The discovery has broad implications for dental care
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Peculiar New Crocodile Species Found in Tanzania
Human Evolution and Caring for Pets Are Connected
Mobile World
Motorola Flipout and Blackberry Curve 9300 Now Available at Rogers
Curve 9300, not even announced by RIM
by Cosmin Vasile, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
BlackBerry Curve 9300 Headed for Bell and Rogers
Blackberry Curve 8530 Available to Pre-order from Cricket
Software
Download Google Chrome 6.0.472.22 for Mac OS X
Dev Channel update announced by Google’s Jason Kersey
by Filip Truta, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
All You Need to Know About JailbreakMe 2.0 Star
Apple Releases Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.3
iPhone
All You Need to Know About JailbreakMe 2.0 Star
Developer of web-based jailbreak tool posts FAQ
by Filip Truta, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Apple Releases Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.3
iPod touch 4G with Camera and LED Flash Shows Up in Leaked Photos
Mobile World
iPhone 4 to Land in South Korea Next Month
Apple receives approval for its distribution
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Apple Sues HTC Again over Patent Infringement
Users Disappointed with Apple's iPhone 4 Remedy
Gates and Buffett Convince 40 Billionaires to Donate Half Their Wealth
by Marius Oiaga, August 5th, 2010
To philanthropy
General Business
Celebrity News
Lily Allen Confirms She’s Pregnant
She and boyfriend Sam are over the moon, she says
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Christina Applegate on Kimmel: Pregnancy Has Made Me Cuckoo
Ali Larter: Pregnancy Is Great, Cravings Are Wonderful
Security
Zbot Authors Forge Kaspersky Digital Signature
Copy it from ZeuZ removal tool
by Lucian Constantin, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
New Stuxnet-Related Malware Signed Using Certificate from JMicron
Signed Malware Used Valid Realtek Certificate
Cases & Cooling
HALE90 PSUs From NZXT Stabilize Users' Enthusiasm
Stand out through their less than ordinary color
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Enermax Unleashes 800W and 900W MODU87+ Modular PSUs
Enermax Unleashes 720W LibertyECO II Modular PSU
Space
Unusual Crater Found on Mars
It's the last evidence of a devastating impact event
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
A Look at ExoMars' HiSCI Camera
Phoenix Is Dead
Internet Life
Google Buys Social Gaming Company Slide
To bolster its offering for the rumored Google Me, Facebook competitor
by Lucian Parfeni, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
R.I.P Google Wave
Google Is Feeling the Bing Threat
Google's New Search History Link for US Mobile Users
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
Offers fast access to searches performed on handset, or desktop PC
Mobile World
Nature
Earth's Core Caught in Phase Shift 'Dance'
According to a new investigation by French researchers
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Looking Deep Into Earth's Climate Past
Chilean Earthquake Raised the Land
Celebrity News
Eddie Cibrian Cheats on LeAnn Rimes with His Ex-Wife
In true “what goes around comes around” fashion
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Eddie Cibrian Gets the Axe on ‘CSI: Miami’
The Gorgeous Ladies of the 2010 Country Music Awards
PC Games
The PC Version of Borderlands Gets Steam Achievements
New DLC announced
by Mihail Cernea, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
BioShock 2 Shipped 3 Million Units, DLC Coming
The Secret Armory of General Knoxx Gets an Achievement List
Motherboards
ASRock Slams High-End Market With 890GX Extreme4 Motherboard
Will play the part of platform for high-tier AMD AM3 systems
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
ASRock Adds USB 3.0 to 890FX and 890GX Motherboards
ASRock PV530 micro-ATX Motherboard Debuts
Behavior/Humans
People Shun Popular Beliefs
New study reveals interesting findings
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Confronting Prejudice – Not so Easy
US Physicians Don't Really Understand Their Patients
More DROID 2 Leaks, Launch Imminent
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
Froyo at launch almost confirmed
Rumours about mobile phones
Internet Life
Contacts for Thunderbird Aggregates Contact Data from Several Web Sources
Contacts for Thunderbird 0.3.6 is the first release
by Lucian Parfeni, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Mozilla Jetpack SDK 0.6 Starts Work on Electrolysis Compatibility
uTorrent Unveils Apps SDK and Developers Challenge
Operators
Cricket Reveals Its New Device Lineup for 2010
15 new devices to be launched by the end of the year
by Cosmin Vasile, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Cricket Announces Kyocera Domino Mobile Phone
Kyocera Android Smartphone Arriving on Cricket
Games
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Analyst: Subscriptions for Starcraft and Call of Duty by End of 2010
More revenue streams
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Starcraft II – Heroes Can Act, Can't Fight
Analyst: StarCraft II Official Sales Figure Miss South Korea
Mac
Apple Releases Digital Camera RAW Compatibility Update 3.3
Extends RAW image format compatibility to Aperture 3 and iPhoto '09 for new Canon, Olympus, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony cameras
by Filip Truta, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
How to Unlock iPhone 4 with Ultrasn0w - Video
Ultrasn0w Unlock Now Works with iPhone 4
Security
New Multiphishing Campaign Targets German Users
Users directed to fake VISA and MasterCard forms
by Lucian Constantin, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Multi-Bank Phishing Operation Sends Out Fake HMRC Emails
Zbot Exploits MasterCard and Visa and Anti-fraud Programs
iPod touch 4G with Camera and LED Flash Shows Up in Leaked Photos
by Filip Truta, August 5th, 2010
Apple may finally be on track to introduce camera-enabled iPod touches
iPod
Physics / Chemistry
New Finding Now Allows the Use of Metamaterials in Optics
Experts find out how to limit the amount of “lost” light
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
First 3D Invisibility Cloak Created
Metamaterials Can Be Used to Produce Multiverses
Peripherals
Logitech Also Fuels Gaming Hype, Presents Wireless Gear
A keyboard and two wireless devices on their way
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Acer Also Trumpets the Predator AG7750 Gaming Desktop
Affordable QMG6 Gaming Laptop from mySN Unleashed
Games
Civilization V Will Get Pre Launch Demo
No date announced yet
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Worms: Reloaded Unveiled for PC, Coming in August
Civilization V Will Only Ship with Basic Multiplayer
Celebrity News
Wyclef Jean Confirms Running for President of Haiti
He’s yet to announce his candidacy, but he’s already speaking about it
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Westboro Baptist Church Goes After Justin Bieber
Gaga Urges Fans to Ignore Westboro Baptist Church Protesters
Mobile World
Samsung Captivate to Land on Rogers
More info in the coming weeks
by Cosmin Vasile, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Samsung Captivate Available Now from AT&T
AT&T's Samsung Captivate, a Galaxy S in Disguise
Atom’s Outer Electrons 'Seen' in Real Time
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
This is the first time this is done
Physics / Chemistry
hot
Linux Distributions
Elastix 2.0 Has Been Released After Two Years of Development
A major update to the CentOS-based PBX distro
by Lucian Parfeni, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
How to: Fixing "WMID devices" Error on Your Netbook
MeeGo for IVI 1.0 Now Available
Windows Live
Bing Becomes Concierge for Sheraton Hotels and Resorts
Via the Link@SheratonSM experienced with Microsoft
by Marius Oiaga, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Bing Maps Redesigned Map Experience Now Live
Ballmer: Bing Yahoo Integration Done by Christmas 2010
Games
The Next Mortal Kombat Will Return to the Roots of the Series
Outrageous fatalities are back
by Mihail Cernea, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Mortal Kombat Creator Thinks Fighting Games Are Too Complex
Capcom Remakes Street Fighter III: Third Strike
Mobile OS
200k Android Phones Activated Daily
Double the number activated three months ago
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
HTC's Paradise and Fiesta Emerge Again
Motorola Sage in New Photos, AT&T's Xperia X10 Nears Launch
Sci Pry
Portable Fluorescence Microscope Is Extremely Sensitive
Equally so to its larger counterpart
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
'Minute Particles' in Asteroid Container
How Butterflies Get Their Shimmer
Cooler Master CM Storm Inferno Mouse Goes Massively Multiplayer
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
Peripherals
Microbiology/Genetics
Multicellular Organisms Share Basic Traits
Experts investigate the genetic material of sponges
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
See Mankind's Evolution in a Baby's Brain
Modern Whales Developed Explosively Fast
Security
Shark Attack Facebook Scam Employs Clickjacking
Users tricked into liking and sharing rogue page
by Lucian Constantin, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Facebook Users Can Be Forced into Liking Arbitrary Pages
The Clickjacking Madness Continues on Facebook
Google News
Eric Schmidt on Google Wave's Early Demise
"We celebrate our failures"
by Lucian Parfeni, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Games Said to be Central to Google’s Rumored Facebook-Killer
Google Posts 24 Percent Revenue Growth in Q2
Laptops
MSI Sends 15.6-Inch P600 Notebook to North America
Business laptop loaded with Windows 7 Home Premium
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Toshiba Preps a Pair of ULV Laptops
Acer Goes Professional With B-Series LCDs
Games
LEGO Harry Potter Boosts Revenue for Time Warner
Video game development
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Transformer MMO Coming Only to China and Russia
Call of Duty Map Packs Sold 20 Million Units
Analyzing Ancient Mexican Cities
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
Bustling metropolises existed centuries ago
History
Celebrity News
Judge Rules Prop 8 Unconstitutional, Overturns It
California and celebrities rejoice over the happy news
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
more on this topic
Westboro Baptist Church Goes After Justin Bieber
Tom Hardy: Experimenting with Men Comments Taken Out of Context
Games
BioWare Details the Story Crossover from Mass Effect 2 to Mass Effect 3
1,000 variables to take into account
by Mihail Cernea, August 5th, 2010
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The Old Republic Brings Travel Options for Nar Shaddaa
Dragon Age 2 Is Still Focused on Dialog
Mobile OS
A Closer Look at BlackBerry 6's New WebKit Browser
The Browser's development team speaks
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
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RIM's BlackBerry 9800 Lands at Rogers and Bell
BlackBerry Java SDK v6.0 Now Available for Download
Celebrity News
Tiger Woods Bans Rachel Uchitel from Talking About the Affair
Golfer’s attorneys gag ex from speaking about him on “Celebrity Rehab”
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
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Tiger Woods to Marry Mistress Number 1 Rachel Uchitel
Tiger Woods Mistress Rachel Uchitel Lined Up for Celebrity Rehab
Internet Explorer
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IE9 Preview 4 vs. Firefox 4.0 Beta, Chrome 6.0 Dev, Opera 10.6, Safari 5.0
IE9 just milliseconds away from the fastest-browser-in-the-world spot
by Marius Oiaga, August 5th, 2010
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IE9 Preview 4 Out, Beta Next, Developers Get Your Sites Ready
With IE9 Beta in Sight, IE8’s Strong Growth Pushes Firefox and Chrome Down
Clearwire Starts Testing 4G LTE Technology in the U.S.
by Cosmin Vasile, August 5th, 2010
Trials expected to improve wireless speeds considerably
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Google News
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R.I.P Google Wave
Development on the innovative web collaboration and communication service has been stopped
by Lucian Parfeni, August 5th, 2010
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What Google Wave Means for Developers
The Future of Online Communication: Google Wave
Physics / Chemistry
ASU Team Develops Advanced Lasers and Photodetectors
Experts here are at the forefront of science
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
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Adaptive Optics Innovate Telescope Studies
Light Controls New High-Tech Membrane
Memory
Transcend 4GB DDR3 2,400 Memory Incoming
aXeRam DDR3 kit composed of two module with XMP support
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
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Avantium Ships Certified DDR3-2133 Dual Channel Kit
Mach Xtreme ArmorX DDR3 Line Welcomes Two 8GB Kits
Rumours about mobile phones
HTC's Paradise and Fiesta Emerge Again
Both AT&T-bound
by Ionut Arghire, August 5th, 2010
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4 HTC Windows Phone 7 Devices Emerge
Alleged Photos of HTC Vision Emerge
Sci Pry
Only 26 Percent of Spilled Oil Still Endures
According to a new federal research
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
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World's Oceans Are in Grave Danger
New Model Simulates Oil Spill Aftermaths
How to Unlock iPhone 4 with Ultrasn0w - Video
by Filip Truta, August 5th, 2010
iPhone Dev Team posts video tutorial for iPhone 4 carrier unlock
iPhone
Celebrity News
Elisabetta Canalis Opens Up About Romance with George Clooney
For the first time in their relationship
by Elena Gorgan, August 5th, 2010
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George Clooney’s Girlfriend Involved in Cocaine Scandal
First Picture of Kate Winslet with New Boyfriend Louis Dowler
Xbox
Kinect Does Not Add to Development Costs on the Xbox 360
Says Microsoft executive
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 5th, 2010
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Sony Updates and Relaunches Firmware 3.41 for the PlayStation 3
Sum 41, Weezer and POD Coming to Guitar Hero
Sci Pry
The Effects of Oil Contamination on the Florida Everglades
Researchers get grant to investigate this aspect
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
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World's Oceans Are in Grave Danger
New Model Simulates Oil Spill Aftermaths
Laptops
Italy Receives HP's Mini 5103 Netbook
Powered by the DDR3-supporting Pine Trail platform
by Sebastian Pop, August 5th, 2010
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DDR3 Prices Decline in Late July
DDR3-Supporting Intel Atom D425 and D525 CPUs Debut
Space
Adaptive Optics Innovate Telescope Studies
The technology eliminates blur from images
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
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Brown Dwarf Orbits Nearby Young Star
Experts Snap First Direct Image of an Exoplanet
Peculiar New Crocodile Species Found in Tanzania
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
The discovery sheds new light on crocodile diversity
History
History
Ancient Sea Creature Gets 3D Model
The animal lived millions of years ago
by Tudor Vieru, August 5th, 2010
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Ancient Sea-Going Reptiles Retained Warm Body Temperatures
Prehistoric Reptiles Left Footprints
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