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About 129 articles found for 6 June 2012:

 

Prediction: Everyone Will Ditch Lion when OS X 10.8 Comes Out

It’s no mystery why Apple has accelerated the development cycle of its Mac OS
by Filip Truta, June 6th, 2012
 

Usher Is Happy He’s Blessed with “These Good Looks”

He wouldn’t turn down being handsome if he had a choice, he says in new interview
by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2012
Listen: Justin Bieber “All Around the World” ft. Ludacris

Listen: Justin Bieber “All Around the World” ft. Ludacris

by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2012
Teen star is definitely going for a more mature sound on new album
 

Windows 8 Device Touchscreens Start Shipping in Q3 2012

Optimists believe that demand for touch-enabled ultrabooks will reach 25 million this year
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2012
 

Kelly Clarkson Has “No Desire to Be Super-Skinny”

Star talks grueling workout routine, says she aims for health not a smaller size
by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2012
Corsair Flash Voyager Slider USB 3.0 Drives Now Selling

Corsair Flash Voyager Slider USB 3.0 Drives Now Selling

by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2012
They have four possible capacities and five-year warranties
 

Lenovo Windows 8 ThinkPad Tablet Debuts

The real name isn't actually revealed, so there's still some waiting left
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2012
 

Nintendo Wii U Full System Specs and Features Revealed

Learn about its hardware configuration, its software features, and its GamePad
by Andrei Dobra, June 6th, 2012
 

Number of Undiscovered Drugs Exceeds That of Stars in the Universe

Researchers calculate the number of possible medicines we could create
by Tudor Vieru, June 6th, 2012
 

Time-Lapse SDO Image Shows Venus Against the Sun

The photograph was taken throughout last night, NASA says
by Traian Teglet, June 6th, 2012
Kanye West Puts Unruly Fan Back in His Place for Playing with Laser

Kanye West Puts Unruly Fan Back in His Place for Playing with Laser

by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2012
Rapper cuts concert short to warn fan he's about to get kicked out
 

Higgs Boson's Existence to Be Established This Summer

American researchers predict that the quest for the particle will soon end
by Tudor Vieru, June 6th, 2012
 

New Cloud Fundamentals Video Focuses on Reliability in the Cloud

Watch Tim Rains and David Bills discussing strategies to prevent incidents in the cloud
by Ionut Arghire, June 6th, 2012
 

Acer Brings the Second AMD Trinity Tablet

No official name exists, so we'll have to go with Iconia Tab Windows 8
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2012
John Mayer Rips Into Taylor Swift: She Humiliated Me

John Mayer Rips Into Taylor Swift: She Humiliated Me

by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2012
“Dear John” was a kick in the groin when he was at his lowest, Mayer says
 

Apple Is Definitely Doing Something with the 15-inch MacBook Pro

Special Deals offers MacBook Pro refurbs with substantial discounts and strange artwork
by Filip Truta, June 6th, 2012
 

Why Insects Lost Their Impressive Size

They were a lot more massive in prehistoric times, dominating the skies
by Tudor Vieru, June 6th, 2012
 

E3 2012 Hands-On: Crysis 3

The new bow and the open world nature make this feel like an evolution over Crysis 2
by Andrei Dumitrescu, June 6th, 2012
 

Windows 8 Is IPv6-Ready, Prefers It over IPv4

The platform will support dual-stack networks as well
by Ionut Arghire, June 6th, 2012
World’s First Gaming Tablet, WikiPad Is Powered by Tegra 3

World’s First Gaming Tablet, WikiPad Is Powered by Tegra 3

by Constantin Murariu, June 6th, 2012
WikiPad will have special gaming accessories and full support for everything on Tegra zone
 

ASRock's Z77 OC Formula Motherboard

For people who want a strong platform without going off the deep end
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2012
Major Companies Switch to Green Packaging

Major Companies Switch to Green Packaging

by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2012
Entirely plant-based PET materials and fibers will soon be used instead of plastic ones
 

SDO Captures Amazing View of Venus' Solar Transit

The NASA telescope was on station to monitor the rare phenomenon
by Tudor Vieru, June 6th, 2012
Mozilla Fixes Vulnerabilities with the Release of Firefox and Thunderbird 13

Mozilla Fixes Vulnerabilities with the Release of Firefox and Thunderbird 13

by Eduard Kovacs, June 6th, 2012
Users are advised to update to avoid falling victims to cybercriminal operations
 

Newly Found Fossil Primate Is Ancestor of Anthropoids

The creature fills out one of the missing links between anthropoids and humans
by Tudor Vieru, June 6th, 2012
 

Analyst: iPhone 5 to Boast 4.08-Inch Display with 500-nit Brightness

Developers needn’t worry about resolution, says KGI Research
by Filip Truta, June 6th, 2012
 

Blonde Hedgehog CPU Cooler Is a Totally New and Cool Idea

The concept involves lots of metal rods and direct CPU contact
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2012
 

Panasonic Takes the Solar Energy Industry One Step Further

The company is soon to flood the market with batteries that store solar energy
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2012
6.5 Million Alleged LinkedIn Password Hashes Dumped Online

6.5 Million Alleged LinkedIn Password Hashes Dumped Online

by Eduard Kovacs, June 6th, 2012
All signs indicate that the data leak may be legitimate
 

Miley Cyrus Confirms Engagement to Liam Hemsworth

“I’m looking forward to a life of happiness with Liam,” star tells People
by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2012
 

Over 600 Million Windows 7 Licenses Sold to Date

Microsoft is preparing for the launch of its next-gen platform, Windows 8
by Ionut Arghire, June 6th, 2012
 

G.Skill's Ridiculous 96 GB and 3 GHz Memory Kits

This year's Computex show is getting really weird, to say the least
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2012
Scout Willis Arrested for Underage Drinking, Fake ID

Scout Willis Arrested for Underage Drinking, Fake ID

by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2012
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s 20-year-old daughter will be back in court next month
 

Angry Birds Clone Comes with Awesome Level Editor

Physics-based puzzler promises endless fun for just $0.99 / 0.79 EUR
by Filip Truta, June 6th, 2012
 

Acer Shows QuadCore Tegra3 A210 and A110 Tablets

These ones are more affordable and come with a normal USB 2.0 port
by Constantin Murariu, June 6th, 2012
 

Faintest Galaxy in the Universe Discovered

The small formation is located extremely far away from Earth
by Tudor Vieru, June 6th, 2012
Galaxy S III Priced at $599 on Verizon’s Unlimited Data Plans

Galaxy S III Priced at $599 on Verizon’s Unlimited Data Plans

by Ionut Arghire, June 6th, 2012
The carrier could charge users the off-contract price for the device
 

Global Warming Fosters Forests in the Arctic

The typical Arctic vegetation is soon to be replaced by trees
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2012
 

Mads Mikkelsen Is Hannibal Lecter in NBC’s “Hannibal”

Actor will be making his US debut in the upcoming TV series
by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2012
 

Tutorials Teach Cybercriminals How to Avoid Fraud Detection Systems

Apparently it's not hard to circumvent some fingerprinting solutions
by Eduard Kovacs, June 6th, 2012
Watch: First Footage from “Django Unchained”

Watch: First Footage from “Django Unchained”

by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2012
ET teases with a preview for the trailer for Quentin Tarantino’s latest film
 

AMD Trinity Windows 8 Tablet Spotted

Much is still kept under wraps, but AMD stuck an A6 Trinity APU in there
by Constantin Murariu, June 6th, 2012
 

Alleged Press Photo Drafts of Google’s Nexus Tablet Emerge

The tablet PC might run under Google’s Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS
by Ionut Arghire, June 6th, 2012
 

The British Government Can't Lower Gas Emissions All by Itself

Manufacturers must be convinced to chip in to meet low-carbon goals
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2012
 

Security App of the Week: Sandboxie

A tool that should be installed on every security enthusiast's computer
by Eduard Kovacs, June 6th, 2012
PayPal and E-Commerce Sites: How Scammers Make a Profit

PayPal and E-Commerce Sites: How Scammers Make a Profit

by Eduard Kovacs, June 6th, 2012
Would you sell something to a guy named Alpacino Sergio?
 

This Guy Will Fire Steve Jobs

Former Apple CEO John Sculley to be portrayed by Matthew Modine jOBS biopic
by Filip Truta, June 6th, 2012
 

Eurocom Racer 2.0 and Neptune 2.0 Laptops Get GTX 680M

The new mobile Kepler GPU from NVIDIA adopted by two more notebooks
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2012
 

How to Install Diablo 3 on Linux

An easy-to-follow, step-by-step tutorial with screenshots!
by Marius Nestor, June 6th, 2012
Sheryl Crow: I Have a Brain Tumor

Sheryl Crow: I Have a Brain Tumor

by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2012
Singer reveals shocking diagnosis, says fans shouldn't worry about her
 

Gut Bacteria Determine How Fat You'll Be

The microorganisms form an extremely intricate ecosystem
by Tudor Vieru, June 6th, 2012
 

Climate Change Is Real

Crash course in how man's ways cause global warming
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2012
 

MTV Working on “Scream” TV Series

One of the most scary serial killers on the silver screen will soon come to TV as well
by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2012
 

Privacy Issue: LinkedIn for iOS Collects Calendar Entries

Experts have found that data is transmitted in clear text to the firm's servers
by Eduard Kovacs, June 6th, 2012
Sony Rolls Out Android 4.0.4 ICS for Xperia Mini Pro and Live with Walkman

Sony Rolls Out Android 4.0.4 ICS for Xperia Mini Pro and Live with Walkman

by Cosmin Vasile, June 6th, 2012
Xperia mini and Xperia active have yet to receive their updates
 

Corsair's Dominator Platinum DDR3 Fails to Reach 3 GHz

It looks like prior information turned out to be somewhat exaggerated
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2012
 

France Bans Insecticide for the Sake of Honey

The Cruiser OSR, an insecticide found to harm bees, will no longer be used in France
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2012
 

New Method for Splitting Water Created at Caltech

The work could lead to improvements in hydrogen gas production processes
by Tudor Vieru, June 6th, 2012
StarCraft II Patch 1.5.0 Beta Brings the Arcade Service

StarCraft II Patch 1.5.0 Beta Brings the Arcade Service

by Andrei Dobra, June 6th, 2012
Download the beta and use the service to win a Heart of the Swarm beta key
 

Chris Nolan Might Do a James Bond Movie Next

With “TDKR” not out yet, fans are already wondering about director’s next project
by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2012
 

World’s First 5G WiFi Laptop Coming from ASUS

ASUS’ G75VW, part of the company’s gaming series, is the one to receive the upgrade
by Constantin Murariu, June 6th, 2012
 

Anonymous: You Mess with Our Children, You Mess with Us

US officials and Twitter join hacktivists in the battle against child molesters
by Eduard Kovacs, June 6th, 2012
Yes, New Mac Pros Are Coming at WWDC 12

Yes, New Mac Pros Are Coming at WWDC 12

by Filip Truta, June 6th, 2012
Petitioners at ease, reliable sources are saying it’s happening
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Lack of Electricity Kills People in Developing Countries

Lack of Electricity Kills People in Developing Countries

by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2012
Women in Tanzania who have red eyes because of burning cow dung are accused of witchcraft
AMD Launches Brazos 2.0 E-Series APUs
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AMD Launches Brazos 2.0 E-Series APUs

The chips promise both higher performance and lower power consumption
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2012
 

New Drug Against HIV Enters Clinical Development

The effort is supported by a $1.1 million grant from the NRC
by Tudor Vieru, June 6th, 2012
 

Apple Starts Hanging WWDC Banners Around Moscone West

Cupertino begins preparations for ceremonious unveiling of “great” products and updates
by Filip Truta, June 6th, 2012
 

Amanda Bynes Asks for Barack Obama’s Help in DUI Case

Actress is charged with driving under the influence but not with hit and run
by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2012
Groundwater Depletion Puts US Food Security in the Spotlight

Groundwater Depletion Puts US Food Security in the Spotlight

by Tudor Vieru, June 6th, 2012
Too many aquifers are being pumped dry, scientists warn
 

Softpedia Exclusive Interview: Trend Micro Expert on the IXESHE Campaign

Nart Villeneuve, a senior threat researcher, shares their findings and offers some tips
by Eduard Kovacs, June 6th, 2012
 

Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation Confirmed for PS Vita, Gameplay Video Available

Check out the portable game in action thanks to a short trailer and a few screenshots
by Andrei Dobra, June 6th, 2012
 

Apple Releases Software Update 5.0.2 Build 9B830 for Apple TV

Second- and third-generation set-top boxes targeted with iTunes Store fixes in Australia
by Filip Truta, June 6th, 2012
 

E3 2012 Day One Impressions

A round-up of the first hands-on sessions I experienced during the large gaming expo
by Andrei Dumitrescu, June 6th, 2012
E3 2012 Hands-On: Medal of Honor – Warfighter

E3 2012 Hands-On: Medal of Honor – Warfighter

by Andrei Dobra, June 6th, 2012
Can this new first person shooter revive the long running series?
 

Massive Coronal Hole Observed on the Sun

Its effects have already begun reaching our planet
by Tudor Vieru, June 6th, 2012
 

Nokia Asha Touch Devices Now Official: 305, 306 and 311

All three promise great Internet browsing and social networking capabilities
by Ionut Arghire, June 6th, 2012
 

E3 2012 Hands-On: FIFA 13

An evolution based on smarter players and more accidents
by Andrei Dumitrescu, June 6th, 2012
 

E3 2012 Hands-Off: SimCity

The cooperative elements might be controversial but Glassbox is impressive
by Andrei Dumitrescu, June 6th, 2012
Xbox 360 to Receive Internet Explorer and Better Kinect Voice Search

Xbox 360 to Receive Internet Explorer and Better Kinect Voice Search

by Andrei Dobra, June 6th, 2012
A web browser is finally coming to the Xbox 360, complete with Kinect support
 

E3 2012 Hands-On: Battlefield 3 Premium

Get ready for four more DLC packs for the DICE-made shooter
by Andrei Dumitrescu, June 6th, 2012
 

E3 2012 Hands-On: Need for Speed – Most Wanted

A beautiful, fast-paced racer with an impressive amount of content
by Andrei Dumitrescu, June 6th, 2012
Toshiba’s “Transformer” Unhidden for a Glimpse

Toshiba’s “Transformer” Unhidden for a Glimpse

by Constantin Murariu, June 6th, 2012
The Japanese company silently follows ASUS’ lead and prepares tablet plus keyboard dock
 

First 21:9 UltraBook Revealed by Toshiba

This is a think UltraBook with a very strange and annoying 21:9 screen format
by Constantin Murariu, June 6th, 2012
 

FlickStackr for Flickr 2.5 Supports iPad Retina Resolutions

Also supports Flickr's new iPad optimized photo sizes - 1600px and 2048px
by Filip Truta, June 6th, 2012