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Google News
Google Open Sources 3D Body Web App
Google Body will live on as Zygote Body and the viewer is available for all to use
by Lucian Parfeni, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Google-Commissioned Study Finds Google Chrome to Be the Safest
You Can Hide Night Hours in Google Calendar Now
Games
DmC: Devil May Cry Will Blend New Features with Classic Elements
Ninja Theory respects the traditional Devil May Cry recipe
by Andrei Dobra, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
New DmC: Devil May Cry Video Has Gameplay Footage, Developer Commentary
New Devil May Cry Will Try to Top Bayonetta Spectacle
Mobile World
CES 2012: Pantech Element Rugged Honeycomb Tablet Launched at AT&T
The slate is expected to arrive in store on January 22
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Pantech Element Spotted at AT&T Store Ahead of Official Launch
AT&T Announces Pantech Pocket, Samsung Captivate Glide and DoubleTime for November 20
Storage
CES 2012: OCZ Showcases Everest 2 SSD Controller
Even faster than the first generation Indilix Everest
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
OCZ & Marvell Design Native PCIe SSD Controller, to Debut in Z-Drive R5
OCZ Deneva 2 SSDs Gain Ultrabook RST Certification from Intel
Games
Steam Reports 100 Percent Increase in Sales in 2011
Digital distribution service has continued to rise since it launched
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Trine 2 Delayed for European PS3 Owners Due to Sony’s Approval Process
Skyward Sword, Super Mario 3D Land and Mario Kart 7 Sell Over 1M Units Each
CES 2012: Motorola RAZR MAXX Announced, Claims World's ‘Longest-Lasting Smartphone’ Title
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
It will be available in the coming weeks for $300 with a new two-year agreement
Mobile World
Google News
Google Accused of Medling with Anti-Trust Investigation in South Korea
Authorities are accusing Google of deleting important files
by Lucian Parfeni, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Firefox 9 Is Coming in Three Days, Here's What You Need to Know
How to Get The New Twitter Before Anyone Else
Mobile World
CES 2012: LG Viper Eco-Friendly LTE Smartphone Headed to Sprint
Details on price tag and release date will be announced in due time
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Sprint Fires Up Black Friday Deals Next Weekend, Includes Free Nexus 4G and More
Android 4.0.3 Available for Sprint’s Nexus S 4G, Unofficially
Memory
Ballistix Sport, Tactical and Elite Memory Launched by Crucial
High-end DDR3 memory kits built for gamers and overclockers
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
4GB DDR3 RAM Selling for $16.5, Stable but Low Price
Elpida Starts Sampling 4Gb Wide IO Mobile RAM and LPDDR3
Mobile World
CES 2012: AT&T and Sony Launch the LTE-Powered Xperia ion
The first dual-core and 4G Xperia smartphone will arrive in Q2
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Ice Cream Sandwich-Based Sony Xperia Concept Phone Emerges
Sony Ericsson to Debut Xperia S and Xperia Ion at CES 2012
Xbox
Analysts: Xbox 360 Future Linked to Kinect Use, Live Expansion
Kinect use might decline, as will exclusive launches
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Brings New Characters, Out in Summer
Batman: Arkham City Is 2011 Most Wanted Game at Gamefly
CES 2012: Verizon Wireless Officially Unveils Motorola DROID 4
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
The smartphone will be available “in the coming weeks”
Mobile World
Fashion
Jessica Simpson Hates Maternity Clothes
Star still dresses up like before, will come out with her own line of maternity wear
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
PETA Blasts Janet Jackson for Blackglama Ads
Cheryl Cole Has Over 2,000 Pairs of Shoes, Is Obsessed
Technology Blog
Another HD 7970 Card Appears, from PowerColor
Oddly enough, it is just as sold out as all other boards on Newegg
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
AMD Radeon HD 7970 Sells Out Within Hours
1GHz Overclocked Radeon HD 7970 Announced by XFX
Mobile Apps
Vimeo Applications Arrive on Android and Windows Phone
Users can enjoy fast access to Vimeo while on the go
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Ice Cream Sandwich-Based Sony Xperia Concept Phone Emerges
Symbian^3 Source Code Leaks, Bootloader Unlocks Possible
Mobile World
CES 2012: LG Connect 4G Confirmed for February Launch at MetroPCS
It can be paired with the carrier’s $50 and $60 plans
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
MetroPCS Launches HTC Wildfire S for $180 (130 EUR)
LG Connect 4G Coming Soon to MetroPCS
Windows Software
Insects Dynamic Theme Now Available for Windows 7
It packs high-res stills of dragonflies, butterflies, ladybugs and other insects
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Download Butterflies Theme for Windows 7
Windows 8 Comes with Hidden Aero Lite Glass Theme
TRENDnet Intros 1300 Mbps Dual Band Wireless AC Router and Adapter
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
Won't be up for sale until later this year, unfortunately
Wireless
Games
hot
PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720 Coming at E3 2012, Out Before the End of 2012
New reports hint that next generation devices are coming soon
by Andrei Dobra, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
New Xbox Console Is Codenamed 'Loop', Runs Windows 9, Is Cheaper than 360
Reports Indicate Xbox 720 Announcement at E3 2013, Release in Late 2013
Laptops
CES 2012: Acer Unveils World’s Thinnest Ultrabook, the Aspire S5
The 15mm thick (0.59 inches) notebook supports Intel's Thunderbolt technology
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Acer’s 1920x1200 Iconia Tab A700 Will Arrive in Q2 2012 Running Android 4.0
Acer Iconia Tab A200 to Hit the US on January 15 for $330 (€257)
Mobile World
CES 2012: Verizon's 4G LTE LG Spectrum Goes Official
The smartphone will arrive on shelves on January 19th at $199.99
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Motorola DROID 4 Receives DLNA Certification
Verizon's LG Spectrum to Boast 1.5GHz Dual-Core CPU on January 19th
Games
3DS and Mario Kart 7 Dominate 2011 in Japan as Overall Sales Drop
Retail faces struggles as more companies look to Western markets
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
UKIE Says 2011 Sales Decrease Was Better than Expected
Japan: Nintendo 3DS and Vita Sales Drop Sharply
Mobile OS
HTC Details Ice Cream Sandwich Update for 9 Smartphones
Seven devices are scheduled for Android 4.0 upgrade this month
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Sprint to Roll Out Ice Cream Sandwich for HTC EVO 3D and EVO Design 4G in Early 2012
Acer Confirms Ice Cream Sandwich Upgrade for Iconia Tablets in January 2012
Kate Middleton Hates Diets, Claims New Report
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
Duchess of Cambridge works out three times a week, doesn't have a personal trainer
Diets
Mobile World
hot
CES 2012: Samsung Galaxy Note Goes Official at AT&T
The smartphone is expected to arrive in stores “in the coming weeks”
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Samsung Galaxy Note Gets Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread Update in India
AT&T’s Galaxy Note Confirmed for a CES 2012 Debut
Xbox
The Three Most Popular Xbox 360 Games Are All Call of Duty Titles
Black Ops reigns supreme, while Pinball FX2 rules in the Arcade section
by Andrei Dobra, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Call of Duty Elite Popularity Surprised Activision, Resulted in Problems
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Has One Month at the Top in the United Kingdom
Mobile World
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Arrives in the UK in Mid-February
The smartphone is available for pre-order for £249.99 (285 USD or 305 EUR)
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Officially Unveiled
Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Makes a Photo Appearance
Learn to know your body
Christina Aguilera Owns Her Curvy Body, Loves It
Diva defends her fuller figure again, says she doesn't need more approval
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Vogue Pulls Photo of Karlie Kloss After It Becomes 'Thinspiration'
Sarah Michelle Gellar Hates Working Out
Mobile World
CES 2012: MetroPCS Intros Samsung Galaxy Attain 4G
The smartphone will be available for $199.99 for a limited time
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
MetroPCS Launches HTC Wildfire S for $180 (130 EUR)
LG Connect 4G Coming Soon to MetroPCS
Mark Zuckerberg Not Giving Away Free iPhones and iPads
by Filip Truta, January 9th, 2012
It’s a phishing scam that must be avoided by all users, security researcher says
iWorld
Technology Blog
Nikon D4 Available for Pre-Order from J&R, Adorama, Ritz Camera & Jessops
For the "low" price of $5,999.95, or £4799.95 if living in the UK
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Nikon D800 DSLR Pictured on Company’s Website
Nikon Also Outs AF-S 85mm f/1.8G FX-Format Prime Lens
Mobile OS
Android, iOS to Get Xbox LIVE Gaming Too
Microsoft is looking to expand Xbox LIVE's reach beyond Windows Phone
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
LG Optimus 7 Comes with Free 12 Month Xbox LIVE Gold in Canada
Nokia Lumia 710 at T-Mobile USA on January 11th at $49.99
Google News
Follow Jklynn the Sea Turtle's Annual Migration in Google Earth
Yet another great use of Google Earth and the Google Maps API
by Lucian Parfeni, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Google Chrome Is Now a Gaming Platform
Google Maps Adds Interiors of Airports, Malls, Large Stores
Music, Film & TV Blog
Hans Zimmer's Inspiration for 'The Dark Knight' Score Found
Fan posts video of musical resemblance, generates massive debate online
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Christina Aguilera Performs 'Have Yourselves a Merry Little Christmas'
Watch: Rihanna 'You Da One' Official Video
Games
Content Cut from Grand Theft Auto III Due to 9/11 Wasn’t That Important
Only 1 percent of GTA 3's content was actually removed by Rockstar
by Andrei Dobra, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
What the Grand Theft Auto V Trailer Tells Us About the Game
Lots of GTA V Details Leak, Mentions Huge World and Its Protagonist
The Voice 2 Preview Promises More Talent, More Drama
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
Four of the biggest voices in the industry are back to find The Voice
Music, Film & TV Blog
Technology Blog
Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock Set for September Launch, CES Demo
It should prove handy for owners of Apple MacBook Air
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Lenovo Announces Thunderbolt-Equipped ThinkPad Edge S430 Notebook
CyberpowerPC Also Outs Fang III Viper and Rattler Gaming Desktops
Technology Blog
CES 2012: Canon ELPH/IXUS Camera Line Gets Two New Additions
Pack one of the most advanced face recognition systems to date
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Canon PowerShot G1X Camera Sports Child-Detector for $799 (€622)
Canon Powershot S100 Camera Has GPS and Slow Motion
Nature
Earth's Deepest Secrets Are Jeopardized by Microbes
Researchers are literally starting to dig deeper and deeper into our planet's past
by Tudor Vieru, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Ancient Ocean Chemistry Promoted Extreme Biodiversity
Species Will Have to Move Fast to Adapt to Climate Change
Music
hot
Rihanna Is Top Selling Digital Artist of All Time
Ever since she broke on the scene, RiRi has moved over 47.5 million items
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Cher Lloyd Drops Video for 'Want U Back,' ft. Astro
Katy Perry to Document Divorce on Next Album
Green/Eco Blog
Cheap Solar-Powered Shower Prevents Illnesses
A solar-powered shower could curb hygiene-related diseases recorded in poor countries
by Oana Grigoras, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
All-in-One Toilets Save Money and Water
First Water-Powered Fuel Cell Charger Unveiled
Facebook Triples in Size in Brazil in 2011, Orkut's Last Holdout
by Lucian Parfeni, January 9th, 2012
There's no stopping the Facebook behemoth, it's conquering the last remaining countries
Internet Life
Games
Silicon Knights Will Continue Too Human Legal Battle with Epic Games
Developer is confident of proving that it should get damages
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Quick Look – FlatOut 3: Chaos and Destruction (Gameplay Video Included)
GOTY 2011: Worst Disappointment – Might & Magic Heroes VI
Green/Eco Blog
CES 2012: Solar-Powered Bluetooth Sound System Unveiled
Etón Corporation has showcased new Rukus portable speaker system equipped with solar panel
by Oana Grigoras, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Kindle Now Has Solar-Powered Cover
Wearable LED Gadget Fights the 'Winter Blues'
General Business
Watch Steve Ballmer’s CES 2012 Keynote Online
The keynote webcast will kick off at 6:30 PM PST today
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Windows 8 Loaded on AT&T LTE Tablet
What to Expect from Microsoft in the First Half of 2012
Apple
hot
Apple Loses Race to Launch Siri-Enabled TV
Voice-based remote control experience comes to connected TVs via Dragon TV
by Filip Truta, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
CES 2012: Acer Rips Off Apple’s iCloud, Including Marketing
Apple Has Customer Satisfaction on Its Side as 2012 Kicks Off
Laptops
CES 2012: Acer Makes the Timeline Notebooks Thinner, Calls Them Ultrabooks
The 14- and 15-inches models will start shipping in Q1 2012
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Acer’s 1920x1200 Iconia Tab A700 Will Arrive in Q2 2012 Running Android 4.0
Acer Iconia Tab A200 to Hit the US on January 15 for $330 (€257)
AMD Chooses New Senior VP and CSO
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
Will be responsible for both short-term and long-term strategies
CPU
Health
Detecting Cancer Will Soon Become a Formality
Early-detection methods are currently being developed against this disease
by Tudor Vieru, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Philip Morris Lied About the Effects of Tobacco Additives
Meditation Shuts Down Parts of the Brain
Server Products
Windows Azure Bootcamp UK in London and Bristol Next Month
Attendees will learn more on how to take advantage of cloud computing
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Microsoft to Offer Persistent VM Support for Linux in Windows Azure
Windows Azure SDK for Node.js Gets Updated
Celebrity News
Brad Pitt Injures Knee, Walks with a Cane
Actor recalls minor home incident on the red carpet
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Angelina Jolie Walks Out on Brad Pitt After Learning of Secret Pregnancy
Angelina Jolie Gave Brad Pitt a Waterfall for His Birthday
Home & Garden
Vacuums Considered a Source of Indoor Pollution
A recent study likes bacteria and fine dust particles emitted by vacuums to heath risks
by Oana Grigoras, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
BB Motor Corp Announces Fuelless Engine
Waves Turn Polluted Beach into Glass Paradise
Mobile OS
hot
RIM Makes BlackBerry 7.1 OS Official
New features and updated applications are now available for BlackBerry 7 users
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Leaked OS 7.1.0.190 Available for Torch 9810 and Torch 9860
BlackBerry 10-Based Colt Canceled Too
Atmel Outs maXTouch S Series Touchscreen Controllers
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
They function on any display interface of up to 17 inches, company claims
Displays
Mobile World
Motorola RAZR Receives Software Update in India
Other Asia-Pacific countries are getting the update as well
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Motorola DROID RAZR Gets Ice Cream Sandwich Port, Dual Boot Available
Motorola RAZR Confirmed for January 10 at Fido
Motherboards
Sapphire Finally Launches X79 Pure Black LGA 2011 Motherboard
More than six months after its first official showing
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Sapphire Readies Pure White A55M for AMD A-Series APUs
Sapphire's Upcoming Pure Platinum H61P Packs USB 3.0 and SATA 6Gbps
Google News
Google Celebrates Addams Family Creator in Grim Doodle
The Addams Family got together with the Google letters
by Lucian Parfeni, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Check Out Google's Happy Holidays Doodle
Google, Bing Celebrate Romanian National Day
Behavior/Humans
Shorter Working Week Could Fix Economic Woes
Think-tank proposes interesting solution to current crisis
by Tudor Vieru, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
What Makes People Happy
The Science Behind 'Ignorance Is Bliss'
Music, Film & TV Blog
From the Vaults: Baby Deer and Baby Kitten Are in Love
Faline and Boots prove right the old saying of how love knows no limits
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
From the Vaults: The Day Billy Idol Turned Rapper
From the Vaults: How Reality Shows Are Not 'Reality'
Sony Dismisses Rumors that Kaz Hirai Will Replace Howard Stringer as President
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 9th, 2012
The company plans to have a big boardmeeting in February
Games
Video
Asus Branded Radeon HD 7970 3GB Makes Appearance
More expensive than other Radeon HD 7970 graphics cards
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Asus Transformer Prime Browser Bug Caught on Video
Asus' 7-Inch Tablet Pictured Yet Again
Tablets
Aigo Makes Its Contribution to the Android 4.0 Tablet Market
Will need a low price tag if it hopes to impress anyone
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
CES 2012: OLPC Shows Off $100 (€78) XO 3.0 Tablet
Gigabyte S1081 Windows Tablet Revealed
Home & Garden
All-in-One Toilets Save Money and Water
New multifunctional toilets with a sleek design recycle water and occupy less space
by Oana Grigoras, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
How Eco-Friendly Toilets Protect Vulnerable Hippos
Best Eco-Friendly Houses Made from Recycled Tires
Mobile OS
hot
First Tizen OS Screenshots Leak, Samsung I9500 Tipped for MWC 2012
The new mobile platform is expected to be announced in Q1 2012
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Samsung Galaxy S III Concept Device Emerges
Samsung Galaxy S III First Test Photo Unveiled
Internet Life
London to Get Europe's Largest Free WiFi Network Ahead of Olympics
Access will be completely free to locals and tourists alike
by Lucian Parfeni, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Google Maps Adds Interiors of Airports, Malls, Large Stores
All of Belgium Now Available in Google Street View
CES 2012: OLPC Shows Off $100 (€78) XO 3.0 Tablet
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
The slate that doesn't need a power outlet to recharge its battery
Tablets
Green/Eco Blog
Eco-Friendly Playgrounds Tackle School Dropout
Artist creates green playgrounds to make pupils interested in completing their education
by Oana Grigoras, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Tea Cups Made from Recycled Book Pages
Recycled Bottle Street Art to Boost Water Preservation
Mobile World
CES 2012: Huawei Ascend P1 S Announced, Claims World's Slimmest Android Phone Distinction
The smartphone is only 6.68mm thick and will be available in Q2 2012
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Gingerbread (Beta) for Huawei Ideos X5 Now Available for Download
Huawei IDEOS X5 to Receive Android 2.3 Gingerbread Upgrade in November
Celebrity News
More Casey Anthony Footage, Photos Emerge
Twitter user claims Anthony is selling them for a lot of money
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Casey Anthony Video Diary Emerges
Casey Anthony Wants $750,000 (€575,329) for First TV Interview
Mobile World
Ice Cream Sandwich-Based Sony Xperia Concept Phone Emerges
The handset could become reality in the not too distant future
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Sony Ericsson to Debut Xperia S and Xperia Ion at CES 2012
Sony Ericsson MT27i Pepper Photo Emerges
Patches and Vulnerabilities
Seven Bulletins in Microsoft’s January 10 Security Update
One of them is rated Critical, the rest are Important
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Microsoft Resolves Four Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework with Out-of-Band Update
Windows 8 Picture Password Security Optimization Tips
US Army Develops Effective Anti-Cancer Drug
by Tudor Vieru, January 9th, 2012
Doctors say it reduces recurrence rates by a wide margin
Health
Travel & Transportation
Obama to Safeguard Grand Canyon from Uranium Mining
The government is supporting a 20-year uranium mining ban for 1m square acres of land
by Oana Grigoras, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
New Wave Energy Technology for Cheaper Clean Power
Global Competition Looking for Most Energy-Efficient Television
iPhone
hot
Philosophy Professor Dances Like a Pro, Needs Funds for iPhone Invention
PopSockets iPhone case ‘pops, props, kicks and clips’
by Filip Truta, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Apple Has Customer Satisfaction on Its Side as 2012 Kicks Off
Steve Jobs Doll Deemed Legal, Going on Sale Next Month
Mobile World
Nokia Asha 200 Now Available in India for $83 (65 EUR)
The feature-phone comes with dual-SIM support and QWERTY keyboard
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Nokia Asha 200 and X2-02 Dual-SIM Phones Officially Introduced in India
Nokia Intros Asha S40 Series: 200, 201, 300 and 303
Microbiology/Genetics
How Cells Determine Their Own Fate
They do so to a greater extent than previously thought
by Tudor Vieru, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Assessing How T-Cells Respond to HIV Infection
New Drug Against Multiple Sclerosis Developed at Cambridge
Music, Film & TV Blog
'Silent House' Trailer Promises Real Fear in Real Time
Elizabeth Olsen, aka Sarah, has an experience she will never forget
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Viral of the Day: 'Siri: The Holiday Horror Movie'
UK Trailer for 'ParaNorman' Gets Release
Video: Club 3D Jumps on AMD Radeon HD 7970 Bandwagon
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
Yet another super-powered video board gets launched
Technology Blog
Games
More than 40,000 Gamers Ask for PC Version of Dark Souls
Gamers believe that hardcore experiences have a place on the PC
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Capcom Might Bring Back More Classic Street Fighter Games
ESRB: Soulcalibur V Allows Players to Enhance Female Features
Windows
hot
Windows 8 Beta Roadmap Leaked
The platform should be ready for preview before the end of January
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Windows 8 Storage Spaces Get Detailed
Windows 8 Loaded on AT&T LTE Tablet
Technology Blog
hot
AMD Radeon HD 7970 Sells Out Within Hours
Newegg has already finished its stock of the high-end graphics card
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
1GHz Overclocked Radeon HD 7970 Announced by XFX
MSI Radeon HD 7970 Graphics Card Released
Television
'Toddlers & Tiaras' Mom Dopes Kid for Beauty Pageants
New episode brings new controversy, even more cries to get the show off the air
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Clint Eastwood Forced to Do Reality Show by Family
Kim Kardashian Lashes Out at the Press: I Wasn't in Haiti for Fun!
Internet Life
Facebook Allows In-App Currency Offers Once Again
The option was removed previously due to scammy offers
by Lucian Parfeni, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Facebook Is Experimenting with 'Credits' for Websites
Ahead of Major Redesign, Facebook Hides the Poke Button
BB Motor Corp Announces Fuelless Engine
by Oana Grigoras, January 9th, 2012
Texas-based company claims it has developed a non-polluting fuelless engine
Energy
Data Breaches
hot
UK, US Officials and NATO Advisers Exposed After Stratfor Hack
Emails and encrypted passwords ended up in the wrong hands
by Eduard Kovacs, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Stratfor Warns of Phishing Emails Targeting Customers
Stratfor: Private Clients List Not Disclosed by Anonymous
Displays
First Android 4.0 Lenovo 3D Smart TV Controlled by Voice
It's based on a Qualcomm processor and will be shown at CES 2012
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
LG Preps New Ultrabooks, Says They're Super
2,560 x 1,440 Samsung Series 9 Monitor Gets Its Act Together
Mobile Games
Top 2011 Windows Phone Games
Angry Birds, Fruit Ninja and PvZ are the top three most played titles
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
“Sonic CD” Now Available on Android and iOS Platforms
Qualcomm Announces More Exclusive Mobile Games for Android Devices with Snapdragon CPUs
Mobile OS
Latest Windows Phone Update Available by Carrier Request
It is the 7.10.8107.79 update that started to arrive last week
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Nokia to Produce Lumia 900 and New Windows Phones In-House
New LG Windows Phone Emerges Ahead of CES 2012
Laptops
Gigabyte Not Discarding Convertibles Yet, Preps T1006 Netbook
It can turn from a laptop into a tablet and vice versa
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
ASUS Makes Convertible Ultrabook for Computex 2012
Durabook R13C Rugged Convertible Notebook Launched by GammaTech
Kindle Now Has Solar-Powered Cover
by Oana Grigoras, January 9th, 2012
An hour under direct sunlight is expected to offer 3 days of reading time
Green/Eco Blog
Technology Blog
CES 2012: OCZ Debuts Portable Thunderbolt SSD, Names it Lightfoot
Up to 1TB of storage space and 750MB/s transfer speeds
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
OCZ & Marvell Design Native PCIe SSD Controller, to Debut in Z-Drive R5
OCZ Deneva 2 SSDs Gain Ultrabook RST Certification from Intel
Video
1GHz Overclocked Radeon HD 7970 Announced by XFX
The Black Edition graphics card was already listed by Newegg
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
XFX Expands Pro-Series PSU Line with Gold and Platinum Models
AMD’s Radeon HD 7970 Arrives in Maingear’s Shift and F131 Gaming Desktops
PC Games
hot
Star Wars: The Old Republic Update 1.1 Arrives This Week, Brings New Content
A new Flashpoint, new bosses and major changes are included in this patch
by Andrei Dobra, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Star Wars: The Old Republic Dancing Exploit Will Be Eliminated Today
Star Wars: The Old Republic PvP Is Dominated by the Sith Empire
Google News
YouTube Is Testing the Unified Google Header with Google+ Integration
Only users that don't have a YouTube account are seeing the test
by Lucian Parfeni, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Aura Project Brings Hardware Accelerated UI to Google Chrome
Grow an Instant Moustache in Google+ Hangouts for Movember
Nano-Biotechnology
Graphene Can Be Turned into a Magnet
The finding is extremely important for facilitating practical applications
by Tudor Vieru, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
A Good Mix: Graphene Boosts Li-Ion Battery Efficiency
Graphene-Based Sensors Put Similar Devices to Shame
Gigabyte Creates Two Notebooks in Time for CES as Well
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
P2532F and Booktop M2432 step forth from the shadows
Laptops
Security
2012 International Conference on Cyber Security Held at Fordham University
Members of the press will be thoroughly checked before allowed entry
by Eduard Kovacs, January 9th, 2012
more on this topic
Anonymous Targets German Neo-Nazis, Extremists Fight Back
Hacking and Security to Collide at DefCamp 2011
Tools & Applications
Devs Can Target Windows Phone Users in More Markets
The Windows Phone Marketplace is not available there yet
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
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What to Expect from Microsoft in the First Half of 2012
Carriers and Makers to Be Responsible for Windows Phone’s Slow Start
Energy
New Wave Energy Technology for Cheaper Clean Power
Green company wants to expand wave harvest and conversion to supply 1,000 homes with power
by Oana Grigoras, January 9th, 2012
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Hybrid Marine Solar Cells for More Green Power
Sea Shepherd's Anti-Whaling Intervention Disrupted by Waves
Nature
Extinction Possibly Caused by Gamma-Ray Burst
The event researchers targeted occurred a very long time ago
by Tudor Vieru, January 9th, 2012
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Stephen Hawking Was Correct! Cygnus X-1 Has a Black Hole
Earth Will Not Be Destroyed by Solar Flares in 2012
Mobile World
CES 2012: Lenovo S2 Smartphone with Gingerbread Unveiled
The device was introduced in China last month as LePhone S2
by Cosmin Vasile, January 9th, 2012
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Lenovo LePad S2005 Now Available for Pre-Order in China for $390 (295 EUR)
Lenovo Reportedly Planning 5-Inch Android Tablet
Netflix Now Available in the UK and Ireland
by Lucian Parfeni, January 9th, 2012
The first Netflix expansion on the old continent, other countries are said to follow
Internet Life
Personal Thoughts
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When Your iPhone Is More Important Than You [Video]
Just a take on a marketing campaign, shouldn’t affect your purchase
by Filip Truta, January 9th, 2012
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Meet the Breathtaking iPhone SJ
Former Apple Staffer Posts Rare Photo of Steve Jobs Flipping Off IBM
Security
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The Majority of Accounts Stolen by ‘Ramnit’ Outdated, Facebook Says
The company is working on neutralizing the malicious virus
by Eduard Kovacs, January 9th, 2012
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Student Uncovers Saudi Hacker’s Identity, Hacker Denies
Facebook and Twitter Posts Declare Pop Star Adam Ant Dead
Games
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Best Buy Says Diablo III Launches on February 1, Blizzard Says Chains Are Making Up Dates
There is no official launch date for the action role playing game
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 9th, 2012
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Blizzard Marks Diablo’s 15-Year Anniversary With Official Timeline
PC Gaming Set to Dominate 2012 Due to Its Varied Offers, Analyst Says
Food & Health
Wearable LED Gadget Fights the 'Winter Blues'
The head-mounted LED-equipped gadget is expected to cure seasonal affective disorder
by Oana Grigoras, January 9th, 2012
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First Water-Powered Fuel Cell Charger Unveiled
Machine Converts Food Waste into Water
Nature
Global Warming Prevents New Ice Age from Occurring
The phenomenon usually takes place at regular intervals
by Tudor Vieru, January 9th, 2012
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Ancient Hominins Could Adapt to Climate Change
Native Earthworms Eradicated from Great Lakes Region
Bristol Palin Moves Back to Alaska, Is Celibate
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
Former DWTS contestant says she's done with showbiz for now
Celebrity News
Technology Blog
Gigabyte S1081 Windows Tablet Revealed
It uses an Atom CPU, and targets businessmen and professionals
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
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Lenovo Announces IdeaTab S2 Android 4.0 on ARM Tablet
Never Forget Your Device Charger Again with Perch
Virus alerts
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FBI: Beware of ‘Gameover’ Bank-Account-Stealing Malware
Learn where you can report these fraudulent emails
by Eduard Kovacs, January 9th, 2012
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(Insert Name Here) Is Probably Not a Facebook Hacker
Even Government Websites Host Bank Phishing Attacks
Tablets
Acer’s 1920x1200 Iconia Tab A700 Will Arrive in Q2 2012 Running Android 4.0
Its Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core SoC should deliver plenty of power
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
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Acer Iconia Tab A200 to Hit the US on January 15 for $330 (€257)
Acer’s A700 Tablet Detailed: Quad-Core Tegra 3 SoC and 1920x1200 Screen
Games
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Brings New Characters, Out in Summer
Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern Join Batman and Robin
by Andrei Dobra, January 9th, 2012
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Gotham City Impostors Delayed into February
Batman: Arkham City Gets New DLC Bundle Packs
Physics / Chemistry
Macroscopic Quantum State System Possibly Created
Such an achievement was not even thought possible until recently
by Tudor Vieru, January 9th, 2012
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Fiber Optics to Be Used in Quantum Computers
Optical Chips Can Now Control Quantum Entanglement
AK-47 Rifles Converted into Awesome Jewelry
by Oana Grigoras, January 9th, 2012
The profit obtained after selling the items is used to reduce violet conflicts in Africa
Green/Eco Blog
Spam Reports
Stratfor Warns of Phishing Emails Targeting Customers
Customers are offered free CSID identity protection services
by Eduard Kovacs, January 9th, 2012
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Anonymous Hacks Stratfor, Leaked Credit Card Information Used to Donate to Charities (Updated)
Stratfor: Private Clients List Not Disclosed by Anonymous
Video
MSI Radeon HD 7970 Graphics Card Released
Comes with the company's Afterburner overclocking utility
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
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AMD Radeon HD 7970 Arrives in Retail, in Stock at Newegg [UPDATE]
AMD Trinity Die Shot Revealed, Presumably Measures 240mm2
Science Blog
Kinect May Be Used as New Marketing Tool
Researchers develop a new set of uses for the device
by Tudor Vieru, January 9th, 2012
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Graphene-Based Sensors Put Similar Devices to Shame
Camera Films at a Trillion Frames per Second
Celebrity News
Ricky Martin Trying for a Baby Girl
Pop star reveals plans to expand his brood in interview with Latina magazine
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
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Beyonce Gives Birth to Baby Girl
Angelina Jolie Walks Out on Brad Pitt After Learning of Secret Pregnancy
Tablets
Toshiba’s Ultra-Thin AT200 Tablet Arrives in the US as the Excite X10
The thinnest 10.1-inch tablet around starts at $529.99 (417 EUR)
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
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Toshiba Plans Low-Budget 7-Inch Android Tablet
Toshiba’s Upcoming Nvidia Tegra 3 Tablet Presumably Spotted
Amazing Disaster-Proof Windows Act Like 'Solar Farms'
by Oana Grigoras, January 9th, 2012
The windows can harness sunlight and turn it into energy, stored by a battery system
Energy
Apple
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Steve Jobs Doll Deemed Legal, Going on Sale Next Month
Don’t hurry to pay the extra buck, Apple can’t ban the thing in most states
by Filip Truta, January 9th, 2012
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As iPad 3 Draws Closer, 1st-Gen Refurbs Sell for $399
Apple Lawyers Stop Sales of Steve Jobs Figurine
Security Blog
Wow-Gold, First Victim of Anonymous in Operation Golden Coin
The hackers say that McAfee's trustseal isn't worth much
by Eduard Kovacs, January 9th, 2012
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Student Uncovers Saudi Hacker’s Identity, Hacker Denies
Anonymous Hacks Brazilian Ministry of Environment for Building Mega Dam
Celebrity News
Katy Perry's Parents Say Divorce Was Gift from God
Pop star's parents talk about her divorce from Russell Brand in church
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
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Katy Perry to Document Divorce on Next Album
Russell Brand Could Take Half of Katy Perry's Money
Games
Epic Games Doesn’t Support the Current Stop Online Piracy Act
The studio believes changes are necessary before the act goes into effect
by Andrei Dobra, January 9th, 2012
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Gears of War 3 Demo Now Available for Download via Xbox Live
DRM Doesn’t Stop Piracy, Game Content Does, Good Old Games Believes
Celebrity News
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Beyonce Gives Birth to Baby Girl
Blue Ivy Carter was born via C-section in New York hospital
by Elena Gorgan, January 9th, 2012
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Beyonce Gives Birth Today
Beyonce Laughs Off Baby Bump Conspiracies on 20/20
SpaceX Dragon Capsule Gets Deployable Solar Arrays
by Tudor Vieru, January 9th, 2012
This is the first time the spacecraft uses such devices
Space
Games
Capcom Might Bring Back More Classic Street Fighter Games
Developer says that there's a lot of work and risk involved
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 9th, 2012
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Resident Evil: Revelations Demo Coming Soon to Europe and North America
DmC: Devil May Cry Developer Received Death Threats Over Dante’s New Looks
Linux
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Canonical Showcases Ubuntu TV and IVI at CES, Exclusive Images
Ubuntu In-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) and Ubuntu TV showcased at CES 2012 by Canonical
by Marius Nestor, January 9th, 2012
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Softpedia Linux Weekly, Issue 181
Introducing Ubuntu Binary Clock Lens for Unity
Video
AMD’s Radeon HD 7970 Arrives in Maingear’s Shift and F131 Gaming Desktops
The Vybe will also get AMD's graphics card, but at a later date
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
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Maingear Shift and F131 Desktops Now Available with Core i7-2700K CPU
Intel Core i7-3960X and i7-3930K Arrive in Maingear's Desktops
Energy
First Water-Powered Fuel Cell Charger Unveiled
The portable green charger will be launched in the US, priced at $299 (€235)
by Oana Grigoras, January 9th, 2012
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Machine Converts Food Waste into Water
Cheap WakaWaka Solar Lamps Recharge Phones
Tablets
Lenovo Announces IdeaTab S2 Android 4.0 on ARM Tablet
Runs the company's own UI and has a very long battery life
by Sebastian Pop, January 9th, 2012
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ASUS Designs Windows 8 Tablets, ARM Build Mentioned
B&N Nook May Become a Standalone Business
Sony Ericsson to Debut Xperia S and Xperia Ion at CES 2012
by Ionut Arghire, January 9th, 2012
Both handsets might sport only the Sony brand when launched
Rumours about mobile phones
Video
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AMD Radeon HD 7970 Arrives in Retail, in Stock at Newegg
UPDATE
The world's first 28nm graphics card arrives in retail
by Sorin Nita, January 9th, 2012
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AMD Trinity Die Shot Revealed, Presumably Measures 240mm2
AMD’s Entry Level Radeon HD 7000 Desktop GPUs Are HD 6000 Rebrands
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