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About 135 articles found for 12 January 2012:

 

Gratuitous Space Battles Review

A tower defence game combined with a simulation, set in space. What can go wrong?
by Silviu Stahie, January 12th, 2012
 

HTC Velocity 4G to Become Telstra’s First LTE Handset in January

The smartphone will be $0 upfront on Telstra’s $79 cap
by Ionut Arghire, January 12th, 2012
Xbox Live Arcade House Party Starts on February 15, Brings Four Great Games

Xbox Live Arcade House Party Starts on February 15, Brings Four Great Games

by Andrei Dobra, January 12th, 2012
The offer includes Alan Wake's American Nightmare, I Am Alive, Nexuiz, and Warp
 

CES 2012: Samsung Brings 60-Inch Smart TV

It features an arched base and, of course, LED backlights
by Sebastian Pop, January 12th, 2012
 

People's Choice Awards 2012: Young Hot Hollywood Ladies

Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Vanessa Hudgens get As for effort and execution
by Elena Gorgan, January 12th, 2012
Most Runway Models Meet BMI Criteria for Anorexia, Says Plus-Size Mag

Most Runway Models Meet BMI Criteria for Anorexia, Says Plus-Size Mag

by Elena Gorgan, January 12th, 2012
New editorial in Plus Model Magazine reveals shocking statistics
 

iPhone 5 AWS Chipset May Put T-Mobile Back in the Game

Company CEO believes they have a new shot at carrying the elusive Apple smartphone
by Filip Truta, January 12th, 2012
 

Ubuntu User Days: 14-15 January

Be there if you want to learn more about Ubuntu OS
by Marius Nestor, January 12th, 2012
Independent Games Festival Announces Finalists, Dear Esther Gets Three Nods

Independent Games Festival Announces Finalists, Dear Esther Gets Three Nods

by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 12th, 2012
Award contenders also includes Fez, Frozen Synapse, Speluncky
 

Microsoft Hardware at CES 2012

The whole portfolio of Touch Mice came to the event
by Ionut Arghire, January 12th, 2012
 

People's Choice Awards 2012: Robert Pattinson Ditches 'Twilight' Hairdo

Actor accepts award for Favorite Drama Movie for “Water for Elephants”
by Elena Gorgan, January 12th, 2012
 

QR Codes from Spam Emails Point to Pharmacy Schemes

Rely on common sense to tell you if a QR code is malicious or not
by Eduard Kovacs, January 12th, 2012
 

Sky Survey May Reveal the Composition of the Universe

At least in the sectors covered by the three SDSS research projects
by Tudor Vieru, January 12th, 2012
Securifi Outlines 'Almond' Wireless Concept Router

Securifi Outlines 'Almond' Wireless Concept Router

by Sebastian Pop, January 12th, 2012
The Ethernet ports may end up a bit substandard if the idea ever gets off the ground
 

37 Million Nokia Windows Phones to Ship in 2012

The company is expected to launch new models in the coming months
by Ionut Arghire, January 12th, 2012
OnLive Cloud Gaming Coming to Google TV

OnLive Cloud Gaming Coming to Google TV

by Lucian Parfeni, January 12th, 2012
Only as viewer app for now, but playability will be available on new devices
 

Saints Row 3 Gets Genkybowl VII DLC Next Week

Embark on a set of new and even crazier adventures
by Andrei Dobra, January 12th, 2012
 

Industrial Pipelines Turned into Fabulous Bookshelves

Old pipelines converted into eco-friendly iron bookshelves can be used to lighten homes
by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
 

Microsoft Plans on Enhancing Windows Phone’s UX

The company will modify the functionality of its platform
by Ionut Arghire, January 12th, 2012
Shuttle Outs XH61 7cm-Tall Desktop PC

Shuttle Outs XH61 7cm-Tall Desktop PC

by Sebastian Pop, January 12th, 2012
Barebone is based on the LGA1155 socket and can be quite powerful in the right hands
 

Screening for Depression at the Workplace Boosts Productivity

The conclusion belongs to a first-of-its-kind investigation
by Tudor Vieru, January 12th, 2012
Californian Vegetable Farm Goes Solar

Californian Vegetable Farm Goes Solar

by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
Felix Chac Chuo Farms installed a 300 kW solar power system to reduce its carbon footprint
 

MSL Successfully Adjusts Course to Mars

The maneuver was the first of a series, but very important
by Tudor Vieru, January 12th, 2012
The Facebook Comments Plugin Has a Mobile Version Now, for Better or for Worse

The Facebook Comments Plugin Has a Mobile Version Now, for Better or for Worse

by Lucian Parfeni, January 12th, 2012
Facebook comments keeps things civilized but also boring
 

Thai Authorities Stop Hundreds of Dogs from Ending on Dinner Tables

Dog dishes are considered a delicacy in Vietnam and are served in luxurious restaurants
by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
 

DHS Monitors YouTube and Facebook in Search for Bombs and Cyber Terror

Check out the long list of keywords the DHS is looking for on the Internet
by Eduard Kovacs, January 12th, 2012
 

Microsoft to Give the Pink Slip to Hundreds of Employees

The company could reorganize some of its business to cut costs
by Ionut Arghire, January 12th, 2012
CES 2012: Toshiba FlashAir Is the First SD Card to Feature Wireless LAN

CES 2012: Toshiba FlashAir Is the First SD Card to Feature Wireless LAN

by Sebastian Pop, January 12th, 2012
Memory card practically creates its own Wi-Fi network
 

Japan Ready to Sell Green EV Mini Sport

EV Mini Sport can reach a top speed of 70km/h (43,5mph) and displays a 0.59 kW engine
by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
 

Japan: Nintendo 3DS Comes Ahead, Vita Is Flat

Vita needs a boost before the Western launch in February
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 12th, 2012
 

New Historic Universities in Google Street View

More interesting locations have been added to Street View
by Lucian Parfeni, January 12th, 2012
 

Magnificent Predator Dinosaur Had Little Use of Its Arms

Researchers show it had only stubs for arms, and little control over them
by Tudor Vieru, January 12th, 2012
Kris Jenner Says Khloe Is Biologically a Kardashian

Kris Jenner Says Khloe Is Biologically a Kardashian

by Elena Gorgan, January 12th, 2012
Mom blast reports she had Kloe after an extra-marital affair
 

RunCore Also Outs 7mm Thick Ultrabook SSDs

Based on SandForce controllers to deliver transfer speeds above 500MB/s
by Sorin Nita, January 12th, 2012
 

Smallest Vertebrate on Earth Is a Tiny Frog

The creature was discovered in 2009, but it was only now revealed
by Tudor Vieru, January 12th, 2012
 

PETA Launches Green Bunny-Themed Nail Wraps

The cruelty-free kit priced at $16 (€12.5) will become available starting January 20th
by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
Peer-to-Peer Car Exchanges Could Redefine Ownership

Peer-to-Peer Car Exchanges Could Redefine Ownership

by Tudor Vieru, January 12th, 2012
This approach could also reduce our footprint on the environment
 

Awesome Clothing Items Made of Recycled Newspapers

An Italian designer uses string obtained from old newspapers to create beautiful clothes
by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
 

People's Choice Awards 2012: The Winners

The final installment of “Harry Potter” takes home the most awards
by Elena Gorgan, January 12th, 2012
Religious Fanatics Say Blue Ivy Carter Is Satan

Religious Fanatics Say Blue Ivy Carter Is Satan

by Elena Gorgan, January 12th, 2012
Vandals deface church, saying celebrity kid is Lucifer incarnate
 

Samsung Puts Together SMART Hub Wireless DVD Drive

This is a merger between an external DVD drive and a wireless router
by Sebastian Pop, January 12th, 2012
 

Mobile Phone Firms Deny Helping India Spy on the US-China Commission

So far, only Symantec confirmed that the document might be partly genuine
by Eduard Kovacs, January 12th, 2012
 

Global Warming to Increase the Intelligence of Reptiles

Warm temperatures impact the hormones responsible for reptilian brain development
by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
 

Imaging Technique Reveals the Inside of Brain Tumors

The approach was developed by a team of American researchers
by Tudor Vieru, January 12th, 2012
The Generic Domain Land Grab Kicks Off Despite Critics

The Generic Domain Land Grab Kicks Off Despite Critics

by Lucian Parfeni, January 12th, 2012
ICANN has opened up the application period for new generic top level domains
 

Polar Bears Boycott Volkswagen at Brussels Motor Show

Costumed activists blame Volkswagen for going against the expected EU low carbon law
by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
 

James Franco Is Tormented Genius in 'Broken Tower' Trailer

First teaser of new project is out, Franco wrote, directed and starred in it
by Elena Gorgan, January 12th, 2012
 

Thunderbird 1.0 ESR with One Year of Security Update Support Confirmed

Mozilla is pledging to an extended support release for Firefox and Thunderbird
by Lucian Parfeni, January 12th, 2012
Trailer for 'Finding Nemo 3D' Is Here

Trailer for 'Finding Nemo 3D' Is Here

by Elena Gorgan, January 12th, 2012
Disney is already promoting September 2012 re-release
 

CES 2012: Biostar Presents TZ77XE4 Ivy Bridge Motherboard

One more 7-series LGA 1155 motherboard for Intel's no yet released 22nm CPUs
by Sorin Nita, January 12th, 2012
 

Greenpeace Slams Water Pollution in the Philippines

Greenpeace is counting on the help of major brands for its ongoing 'Detox' campaign
by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
 

Allwinner A10 Is Almost Illegally Cheap at $15

Raspberry Pi has nothing on the wonder child of Rhmbus Tech
by Sebastian Pop, January 12th, 2012
Wii U Details Will Appear All Through 2012

Wii U Details Will Appear All Through 2012

by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 12th, 2012
Nintendo will talk about hardware and video game launch line-up
 

Blue Ivy Carter Sets New Billboard Record

Aged just 4 days, B.I.C is the youngest “artist” to take over music charts
by Elena Gorgan, January 12th, 2012
Photos of Woolly Hatted Man Arrive from Lost iPad via Photo Stream
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Photos of Woolly Hatted Man Arrive from Lost iPad via Photo Stream

Cloud service may help track down a 26-year-old man’s tablet computer
by Filip Truta, January 12th, 2012
 

Explaining the Evolution of Facial Features in Primates

One can easily observe a huge diversity in how their faces appear
by Tudor Vieru, January 12th, 2012
CES 2012: Samsung Shows Off Galaxy Tab 7.0N Plus Tablet

CES 2012: Samsung Shows Off Galaxy Tab 7.0N Plus Tablet

by Sorin Nita, January 12th, 2012
Specially redesigned for the German market where Apple calls it an iPad clone
 

CES 2012: Kingston Shows Off HyperX Memory Modules

Designed for overclocking, they will have up to 8GB capacities
by Sebastian Pop, January 12th, 2012
 

Smokeless Wood Stove Praised by NASA Greens Up El Salvador

The smokeless wood stove concept can curb the number of respiratory problems
by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
 

Casey Anthony Says Caylee Was Product of Assault

Former psychiatrist made shocking revelation in deposition now made public
by Elena Gorgan, January 12th, 2012
 

Clover Trail-Powered Windows 8 Tablet Showcased at CES 2012

The first devices could become commercially available this fall
by Ionut Arghire, January 12th, 2012
Planets Around Binary Stars Are Common

Planets Around Binary Stars Are Common

by Tudor Vieru, January 12th, 2012
Millions of such systems possibly exist in the galaxy
 

Most Stars Have Planets in Orbit

Exoplanets are apparently the norm, not the exception, in the Milky Way
by Tudor Vieru, January 12th, 2012
 

Chemically Removing CO2 from Air Is Ridiculously Expensive

Capturing CO2 directly from the atmosphere is as unfeasible as a $10-per-gallon tax on gas
by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
 

Carrier IQ Detection Tools Modified to Become SMS Trojans

Trojans that send SMSs to premium-rate numbers are among the most dangerous
by Eduard Kovacs, January 12th, 2012
iPhone 4S/iPad 2 Jailbreak Nears Completion, Sandbox Broken

iPhone 4S/iPad 2 Jailbreak Nears Completion, Sandbox Broken

by Filip Truta, January 12th, 2012
Public release should be just days away, says hacker Pod2g
 

Google Search Gets Updated on Android

New features and performance improvements available for users
by Ionut Arghire, January 12th, 2012
 

Sunflowers Inspire Innovative Solar Power Plants

Sunflower-based innovative layout could be used to improve concentrated solar plants
by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
Khloe Kardashian Fuming Mad About Paternity Allegations

Khloe Kardashian Fuming Mad About Paternity Allegations

by Elena Gorgan, January 12th, 2012
Reality star takes to Twitter to set the record straight, is obviously upset
 

Smallest of Three New Exoplanets Is the Size of Mars

The other two worlds are also smaller than Earth
by Tudor Vieru, January 12th, 2012
 

Windows 8 Said to Arrive in October 2012

The release date might coincide with the three-year anniversary of Windows 7
by Ionut Arghire, January 12th, 2012
 

Luxury Not Important for Apple CEO Tim Cook

"I like to be reminded of where I came from”, said Cook
by Filip Truta, January 12th, 2012
Rockstar Highlights Real World Inspiration for Max Payne 3’s Sao Paulo

Rockstar Highlights Real World Inspiration for Max Payne 3’s Sao Paulo

by Andrei Dobra, January 12th, 2012
The new game is heavily grounded in the reality of the Brazilian city
 

CES 2012: Intel Says Clover Trail Tablet CPUs Will Arrive in H2 2012

Sporting ARM-like battery life, but using the x86 architecture
by Sorin Nita, January 12th, 2012
 

CES 2012: The House of Marley Introduces Green Audio Products

The House of Marley has unveiled its eco-friendly Bag of Rhythm Portable Sound System
by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
 

Hubble Reveals the Nature of Supernova Progenitor Stars

Recent cosmic observations shed light on old astronomical mystery
by Tudor Vieru, January 12th, 2012
Apple NYC Event Confirmed for January 19

Apple NYC Event Confirmed for January 19

by Filip Truta, January 12th, 2012
Media invitations reveal time, place, and most importantly the purpose of the show
Microsoft Releases AMD Bulldozer Performance Update for Windows 7
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Microsoft Releases AMD Bulldozer Performance Update for Windows 7

Doesn't actually bring much of a performance increase, unfortunately
by Sebastian Pop, January 12th, 2012
 

New Technology to Help Us Drink Toilet Water

A recent report shows that municipal wastewater could be purified to drinking standards
by Oana Grigoras, January 12th, 2012
CES 2012: Next-Gen Samsung Chromebooks Ditch Atom for Celeron

CES 2012: Next-Gen Samsung Chromebooks Ditch Atom for Celeron

by Sorin Nita, January 12th, 2012
Samsung tries yet again to make Chromebooks popular