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About 123 articles found for 6 June 2013:

 

InoReader, the Google Reader Alternative

They have mostly the same features, so it's easy to work with
by Gabriela Vatu, June 6th, 2013
FBI Starts Educating Users About Botnets

FBI Starts Educating Users About Botnets

by Eduard Kovacs, June 6th, 2013
The agency has published "Botnets 101 – What they are and how to avoid them"
 

Why Social Media Can't Be Blamed for the Turkish Protests

With or without social media, people will find a way to organize a protest
by Gabriela Vatu, June 6th, 2013
 

Seize Your Power: WWF Launches New International Campaign

The organization wants governments, institutions to invest more in green energy sources
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2013
SpaceX Is Testing a Reusable Falcon 9 Rocket, Which Can Land Back on Earth

SpaceX Is Testing a Reusable Falcon 9 Rocket, Which Can Land Back on Earth

by Lucian Parfeni, June 6th, 2013
The rocket would significantly lower the cost of putting stuff into space
 

Poop Analysis Helps Researchers Better Monitor the World's Kangaroo Populations

DNA collected from these animals' droppings expected to help with conservation efforts
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2013
 

BlackBerry’s BBM to Get Pre-Loaded on Rival Handsets

No specific info on interested vendors or availability has been provided
by Ionut Arghire, June 6th, 2013
Emaciated Puppy Abandoned in the Snow Makes Amazing Recovery

Emaciated Puppy Abandoned in the Snow Makes Amazing Recovery

by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2013
Some months ago, Twinkle's owner tied her to a gate and left her there
 

Phishers Rely on Two-Factor Authentication Announcements to Target Yahoo Users

Zscaler experts have identified a new spam campaign that informs users of account updates
by Eduard Kovacs, June 6th, 2013
 

US Clean Air Act Brought Rainfall Back to Atlanta, Its Surrounding Regions

Decrease in pollution translated into increased rainfall, Professor Jeremy Diem finds
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2013
 

Dead Horses Must Be Commemorated, James Cromwell Believes

The actor has teamed up with PETA, sent a letter to the New York Racing Association
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2013
Picture of the Day: Squirrels Viciously Fight over Half a Watermelon

Picture of the Day: Squirrels Viciously Fight over Half a Watermelon

by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2013
The squirrels fight as if they had been taking karate lessons all their lives
 

Sprint Officially Intros the LG Optimus F3

The smartphone will become available on June 14 at $29.99 (€23)
by Ionut Arghire, June 6th, 2013
 

New “Dexter” Photo: Swimming in a Sea of Blood

Final season of the show picks up 6 months after cliffhanger at the end of season 7
by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2013
Dad Steps over Kid Chasing Kyle Seager’s Grand Slam

Dad Steps over Kid Chasing Kyle Seager’s Grand Slam

by Raluca Anghel, June 6th, 2013
A Mariners fan grabs the ball after barreling over his son
 

Watch: Video of Dog Faking One Very Dramatic Death Goes Viral

This dog's acting skills make him worthy of playing the part of Hamlet
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2013
6,000 Gallons (22,712 Liters) of Scotch Spilled on Road, Truck Catches Fire

6,000 Gallons (22,712 Liters) of Scotch Spilled on Road, Truck Catches Fire

by Raluca Anghel, June 6th, 2013
The spill took place in a residential area in New Jersey
102-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Birthday with Basejumps

102-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Birthday with Basejumps

by Raluca Anghel, June 6th, 2013
Dorothy Custer tried the zip line on her 101st birthday
 

This Blu-Ray Disc Will Last for 1,000 Years

It is made of metal and metalloids instead of organic light-sensitive dyes
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2013
 

Rush Bros Review (PC)

A platformer that understands the power of music and is enjoyable in multiplayer
by Andrei Dumitrescu, June 6th, 2013
Patriot Fuel+: A New Battery Pack for All Gadgets

Patriot Fuel+: A New Battery Pack for All Gadgets

by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2013
There are seven products in the line, all made to recharge phones and such
 

Two New Gaming Notebooks Released by Gigabyte

Shown at Computex 2013, they have 15.6-inch and 17-inch displays
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2013
 

Harry Potter Meme: Quidditching Gets Funny Video

A guy rides a broomstick in a hilarious tribute to Harry Potter
by Raluca Anghel, June 6th, 2013
Pirate Warning Letters Delayed in the UK Until at Least 2015

Pirate Warning Letters Delayed in the UK Until at Least 2015

by Lucian Parfeni, June 6th, 2013
The entertainment industry believes in these letters, even after Hadopi's utter failure
 

Life on Our Planet Came from Outer Space, Researchers Say

Icy comets carrying life-building compounds crashed into Earth billions of years ago
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2013
 

Lian Li Reinvents Liquid Cooling System Positioning in Cases

It figures out it's easier to install the radiator along the plane of the mainboard
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2013
 

Marathon Runner Delivers Baby Without Knowing of Pregnancy

She sought a doctor for back and stomach pain, and found out she was carrying a child
by Raluca Anghel, June 6th, 2013
Al Gore, EFF Lash Out at US Government for Massive Surveillance

Al Gore, EFF Lash Out at US Government for Massive Surveillance

by Eduard Kovacs, June 6th, 2013
The government's surveillance practices are named as being “obscenely outrageous”
 

Channing Tatum Worries About Justin Bieber

Actor talks about The Biebs in new Vanity Fair interview, says he wishes him well
by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2013
Artist Recreates Blurry, Censored Street View Images, Exhibits Them in Gallery

Artist Recreates Blurry, Censored Street View Images, Exhibits Them in Gallery

by Lucian Parfeni, June 6th, 2013
A British artist is making oil painting recreations of censored paintings from Art Project
 

Chili-Finger Lady Headed for Prison Again

Anna Ayala of California helped hide her son having a weapon
by Raluca Anghel, June 6th, 2013
New Dropbox for Mac Imports Images from iPhoto, Scoops Up Desktop Screenshots

New Dropbox for Mac Imports Images from iPhoto, Scoops Up Desktop Screenshots

by Filip Truta, June 6th, 2013
New features available in Experimental build for Mac users
 

Zalman ZM-M40IR, a Mouse for Ambidextrous Gamers

It has seven buttons, on-the-fly resolution adjustment, and Omron switches
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2013
 

Expert Finds XSS Flaws on Intel, HP, Sony, Fujifilm and Other Websites

Security researcher Rahul Tyagi has reported the vulnerabilities to impacted companies
by Eduard Kovacs, June 6th, 2013
Twitter Users Arrested in Turkey As Protests Continue

Twitter Users Arrested in Turkey As Protests Continue

by Gabriela Vatu, June 6th, 2013
Social media users are being accused of spreading false information
 

Seniors Misspell the Word “Senior” Twice in Graduation Prank

Misspelling in senior prank shows that not all high-schoolers should be graduating
by Raluca Anghel, June 6th, 2013
Alabama State Senator Wife Heather McGill Warns Women to Stay Away from Her Husband

Alabama State Senator Wife Heather McGill Warns Women to Stay Away from Her Husband

by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2013
Shadrack McGill is a “God-fearing, hard-working, ministry-minded” husband and father
 

New GNOME Control Center Unstable Release Brings Dozens of Features

GNOME Control Center 3.9.2 and 3.9.2.1 have been officially released
by Marius Nestor, June 6th, 2013
 

Next-Gen MacBook Airs Already Shipping, Announcement Bound for WWDC, Report Says

The new Airs could sport fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi chips and might be cheaper in some areas
by Filip Truta, June 6th, 2013
 

19th Century Shipwreck Is Filled with Gold, Explorers Suspect

The ship was discovered in the waters off South Carolina's coast this past weekend
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2013
SD Association Adds NFC to SmartSD Memory Cards – Video

SD Association Adds NFC to SmartSD Memory Cards – Video

by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2013
The new specification allows people to make payments via phones
The 2013 Mac Pro Is “Something Really Different,” Says Video Professional
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The 2013 Mac Pro Is “Something Really Different,” Says Video Professional

“You are going to be really glad that you waited,” an Apple staffer reportedly said
by Filip Truta, June 6th, 2013
The NSA Collects All Verizon Phone Records, Likely All Email and Internet Records as Well

The NSA Collects All Verizon Phone Records, Likely All Email and Internet Records as Well

by Lucian Parfeni, June 6th, 2013
It's been known for a long time that all US communications are monitored
 

Cooler Master GX PSU Series Released for Gaming PCs

It has all the protections and cables customers could ever want
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2013
Steam Client Update Now Available for Download, Has Increased Stability and Bug Fixes

Steam Client Update Now Available for Download, Has Increased Stability and Bug Fixes

by Andrei Dobra, June 6th, 2013
Lots of issues have been solved with different systems and the Big Picture mode
 

Brazil Announces Impressive Drop in Its Greenhouse Emissions

The country has also made significant progress in reducing deforestation, officials say
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2013
 

Computex 2013: Avexir's New Memory Modules Literally Glow

This is one of those one-in-a-hundred types of products for enthusiasts
by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2013
World of Darkness Will Feature Permanent Night, Says CCP

World of Darkness Will Feature Permanent Night, Says CCP

by Andrei Dumitrescu, June 6th, 2013
This will allow players to use their vampire powers at all times
 

Solar-Powered Wheelchair Created by University of Virginia Students

The wheelchair is made from lightweight materials, features custom-made solar panels
by Laura Sinpetru, June 6th, 2013
 

Bruce Jenner Confronts Jimmy Fallon over Plastic Surgery Jokes – Video

“I’m from the Kardashian group, we can take anything, we’re like invincible!” Bruce says
by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2013
 

Senior Shot in the Head Attends Graduation

Balaal Hollings stopped a fight and got injured by a stray bullet
by Raluca Anghel, June 6th, 2013
FBI, Microsoft and Financial Companies Disrupt over 1,400 Citadel Botnets

FBI, Microsoft and Financial Companies Disrupt over 1,400 Citadel Botnets

by Eduard Kovacs, June 6th, 2013
Individuals and businesses from all over the world are affected by the botnets
 

AV Linux 6.0.1 Has Been Officially Released

This first maintenance release of AV Linux 6.0 uses Linux kernel 3.6.11.2
by Marius Nestor, June 6th, 2013
ADATA Intros 1800 MB/s SSD for Mobile Devices

ADATA Intros 1800 MB/s SSD for Mobile Devices

by Sebastian Pop, June 6th, 2013
The AXNP280E NGFF drive uses LSI SF-8639 controller
 

Paris Jackson Hospitalized After Suicide Attempt

She left suicide note, cut herself with a meat cleaver, says report
by Elena Gorgan, June 6th, 2013