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Physics / Chemistry
Diamonds Can Handle Enormous Pressures
Before finally getting crushed
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Laser and Nanoparticles Blow Up Cancer Cells
One-Megajoule Laser Shot Achieved
Games
Fewer Guitar and DJ Hero Titles Coming in 2010
More quality
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Activision Shuts Down Red Octane
The Wii Is Dominated by Nintendo Games
Diets
Surgeon Swears at Obese Patient, Tells Her to Go on a Diet
Surgeon is reprimanded for his behavior towards overweight woman
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Fab at 40, Queen Latifah Reveals Diet Secrets
‘Healthy’ Foods that Ruin Your Diet
Microbiology/Genetics
How Viruses 'Jump' Species
The barrier was supposed to keep them at bay
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research Debunked
You Should Get the A H1N1 Vaccine
Fashion
Barbie Goes Gaga with New Doll Line
Created by designer Lu Wei Kang, dolls will be available soon
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Lindsay Lohan Is Jesus Christ for Purple Fashion Magazine
Designer Alexander McQueen Dies at 40
M1 Announces Successful 100 Mbps Call on LTE
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
Using commercial LTE hardware and software
4G
Xbox
Halo Reach Beta Will Begin on May 3
Powerhouse is the beta map, a hydroelectric site
by Florian Totu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Rumor Mill: Halo Reach Gets Armor Abilities, Murder Mode
Halo: Reach Is Not Halo 4
Nature
Mud Volcano Caused by Company
Scientists believe the phenomenon is not natural
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Enormous Oarfish Caught on Tape
The 'Divide' Project Drills for Answers on Past Climate
Accessories
New It Accessory: The $54,000 Louis Vuitton New Age Traveler Backpack
Described as the most hideous designer bag ever to see the light of day
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Angelina Jolie Dumped by St. John for Overshadowing the Brand
Lady Gaga Wears Hat Made of Own Hair
Space
TGF Expose Airline Passengers to Radiation
About 400 chest X-rays' worth per flight
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Why Cell Phones and Airplanes Don't Mix
First Flight for Boeing's New 787 Dreamliner
Games
City of Heroes Gets Issue 17
Coming in April
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Activision Blizzard Sees Bigger Losses Despite Modern Warfare 2
Activision Confirms New Call of Duty Game
Sprint and RealNetworks Bring Music to Mobile Phones
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
Will streamline music-related offerings from Sprint
Services
Red Carpet
Lady Gaga Does amfAR New York Gala Decorated in Pearls
Singer comes up with new way of accessorizing
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Camila Alves Debuts Post-Pregnancy Body
Katy Perry in Sparkling Siren Dress at Grammys 2010 EMI Party
Mobile World
Garmin-Asus nüvifone A50 Specifications Emerge
Android 1.6, 600MHz CPU, 3.5-inch display
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Garmin-Asus Unveils nüvifone A50 with Android
Garmin-Asus nüvifone M10 Officially Announced
Games
EndWeekGame: February 12
A Life of Shock, Part 2
by Florian Totu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Multiplay Registered a Huge Interest in the Battlefield Bad Company 2 PC Beta
Bad Company 2 Restricts Dedicated-Server Files
Windows
Windows 8, the Mind-Blowing Factor
Let’s hope the Wow doesn’t make a comeback
by Marius Oiaga, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
32% of Pirated Windows 7 and Win 7 Cracks Infected with Malware
Download Windows 7 Security Release ISO Image for February 2010
Other Search Engines
Google, Bing and Yahoo Mark the Start of the Vancouver Olympics
With custom homepages and logos
by Lucian Parfeni, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
2010 Vancouver Olympics Get Center Stage in Google Earth
The Best Winter Olympics Pics Get Showcased in a Special Picasa Gallery
Download Free Windows 7 Winter Sports Theme
by Marius Oiaga, February 12th, 2010
Courtesy of Samsung
Windows
Celebrity News
Leonardo DiCaprio Is Dashing for Esquire, March 2010
Actor talks fame and Hollywood
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
John Mayer: Jessica Simpson Is Like ‘Napalm’
Heidi Montag Is Still Very ‘Fragile’ After Surgery
iPhone
3.1.3 IPSW Jailbreak for iPod touch 3G Awaiting PwnageTool Support
No hacks currently available for third-gen iPod touches running 3.1.3
by Filip Truta, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Blackra1n 3.1.3 Jailbreak Still Pending
About iPhone OS 3.1.3 Jailbreak / Unlock Scams
Incidents
Popular Twitter Grader Service Hacked
Attacker posts rogue tweets on users' feeds
by Lucian Constantin, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Hijacked Twitter Accounts, the Result of Backdoored Torrent Sites
Twitter Account Hijacking Weakness Revealed
Windows
32% of Pirated Windows 7 and Win 7 Cracks Infected with Malware
Says Microsoft
by Marius Oiaga, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Download Windows 7 Security Release ISO Image for February 2010
Office for Mac 2011 the Official Moniker of Office for Mac vNext
Security
US Cyber-Attack Simulation Scheduled for Next Week
The simulation will test Government reaction time and procedures
by Catalin Cimpanu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Iranian Cyber Army Takes Over Baidu
MI5 Accuses China of Cyber-Espionage
Opera 10.5 Beta Adds More Fuel to the Fire in the HTML5 Video Dispute
by Lucian Parfeni, February 12th, 2010
The latest beta comes with HTML5 video support but only for the Theora codec
Internet Life
Movies
‘Batman 3’ Confirmed for Release in 2011
Third installment will arrive in theaters next year at the earliest
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
‘Avatar’ Sequel Drops in 4 Years, Brings War
‘Transformers 2’ Leads Nominations for Razzie Awards 2009
Laptops
Quanta and Compal to Outsell HP and Acer on the Notebook Market
Makers are also working towards integrating LEDs for increased competitiveness
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Netbook Shipments Grew by 103% Year over Year
MSI Predicts 50% Increase in Notebook Shipments in 2010
Mobile World
hot
Samsung i8910 HD Firmware Update Released
With kinetic scrolling, web enhancements
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Upcoming Samsung i8910/Omnia HD Firmware Detailed
Samsung CorbyPRO Arrives in the UK as Genio Slide
Beauty
Fergie Has the Best Celebrity Body, Surgeons Say
While patients most frequently ask for Angelina Jolie lips
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Heidi Montag Is Still Very ‘Fragile’ After Surgery
Chinese Woman to Undergo Plastic Surgery to Look Like Jessica Alba
Mobile World
Python for S60 2.0.0 Now Available for Download
The Python for S60 source will be made available for the Symbian Foundation
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Nokia Messaging for Email Updated for S60 5th Edition
Alleged Rendering of Nokia N98 Emerges
Download Windows 7 Security Release ISO Image for February 2010
by Marius Oiaga, February 12th, 2010
But mind MS10-015
Windows
Google News
Google Goes on the Offensive Again in Books Lawsuit
Countering the DoJ's latest salvo against the proposed settlement
by Lucian Parfeni, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Google Books Gets Bookshelves, a New Homepage
Google Fined €300,000 in France over Google Books
Movies
Penelope Cruz to Join Johnny Depp in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’
Disney is negotiating with the actress for a part
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
‘Pirates of the Caribbean 4’ Shoots in Hawaii This Summer
People’s Choice Awards 2010: Johnny Depp Is Actor of the Decade
Storage
SMB-Aimed NAS Completed by Synology
Powered by an Intel processor
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
QNAP Unveils Two Atom D410-Equipped Turbo NAS Servers
Buffalo Rolls Out 4TB TeraStation ES NAS Device
Rumours about mobile phones
Motorola Devour to Land March 15 in All Channels
A February 25 launch set for indirect channels
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Motorola Officially Plans to Spin Off in Early 2011
DROID's Android 2.1 Delayed, Details on It Emerge
iPhone
Developer Adds Find Feature to iPhone’s Safari
Find In Page is a bookmarklet that adds the missing page search feature to Safari
by Filip Truta, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
iPhone Review - Free RSS Reader
Wizzard Media Adds In-App Purchasing for Podcast App
Adobe Patches Critical Flash Player Vulnerability
by Lucian Constantin, February 12th, 2010
Out-of-band update for Reader and Acrobat to follow
Security Fixes and Improvements
hot
Celebrity News
John Mayer: Jessica Simpson Is Like ‘Napalm’
Singer says former girlfriend was too addictive
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
John Mayer Has Dirty Mind, Lonely Heart for Rolling Stone
Kanye West Is Parade’s Most Egotistical Celeb of ‘09
Video
Sapphire Toxic HD 5850 Gets Listed
Uses a non-reference blue PCB and higher clocks
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Sapphire Also Rolls Out HD 5570 Cards
Sapphire Raises the Stakes with Four HD 5450 Cards
Windows Live
Bing Maps Evolves with Streetside Photos, WW Telescope, Indoor Panoramas and Video Overlay
Spatial Search, Microsoft’s next frontier
by Marius Oiaga, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Silverlight, MSN, Bing in the 'Online Event' at the Winter Olympics 2010
Bing Maps Imagery Update 1+ Million Square Kilometers
Internet Life
YouTube Early-Day Competitor Veoh Files for Bankruptcy
After burning through $70 million and surviving a lawsuit with Universal Music Group
by Lucian Parfeni, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Online Video Site Veoh Protected by DMCA, Judge Rules
Warner Music Secures Ad Sales Team for the YouTube Partnership
Space
hot
Tranquility, Cupola Attached to the ISS
The first STS-130 spacewalk was successful
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Endeavor Docks to the ISS
Endeavor Blasts Off in Successful Launch
Cancer Scanners Should Discard Some Data
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
This would make them more efficient
Health
Mobile World
Samsung Intros New CMOS Imagers for Mobile Phones
The S5K4E2 and the S5K5CA
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Samsung to Unveil bada Phone on Sunday
Samsung S5620 Monte Officially Unveiled
Laptops
hot
HP Brings Android-Enabled CompaQ Airlife Smartbook
Developed in partnership with Telefonica
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
ASUS Says Smartbooks Might Not Be a Smart Move
HP Smartbook in the Works, FCC Filing Shows
Celebrity News
Madonna and Jesus Luz’s Public Makeout Session
To dispel rumors of a breakup, reports say
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Jesus Luz Dumps Madonna
Madonna, Britney Spears Kiss Named Best of the Decade
The Office System
Office for Mac 2011 the Official Moniker of Office for Mac vNext
Available by the end of 2010
by Marius Oiaga, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Windows Blue Screens of Death After Patch for 17-Year Old Vulnerability Is Applied
Free Microsoft Security Solution Takes on Botnet Building Worm Pushbot
Health
Chocolate May Avert Strokes
According to a new review
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Children Who Eat More Sweets Have Alcohol History
Chocolate Creates 'Universal Mice'
Opera Mini Passes the 50 Million Users Mark Worldwide
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
Adds 10 million users in only 3 months
Mobile World
Mobile World
CSR Brings Synergy for Android at MWC 2010
Makes it available on multiple tier-one handsets
by Alexandru Floriceanu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Android 1.6 Users Access the Android Market Most
Skyfire Browser Headed to Android
Internet Life
Web Creation Suite Aviary Drops Subscription
In an effort to reach as many users as possible
by Lucian Parfeni, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Aviary Screen Capture Extension for Google Chrome
One Billion Mobile Web App Users by 2014
Cases & Cooling
Sunbeamtech's VentMax Chassis Debuts
Designed for high-performance cooling
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Sunbeamtech Jumps on USB 3.0 Bandwagon
Lian Li Presents Full Tower Case with USB 3.0
Apple
Apple TV Software Update 3.0.2 Changes Officially Disclosed
Apple reveals why a new software update was needed for the set-top-box
by Filip Truta, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
iPad About to Get Some Ballz (Video)
Apple on iMac (Late 2009) Internal Noises
Mobile World
Pharos Unveils Windows Mobile-Based 565 PDA
A new rugged PDA from the company
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Marvell Unveils Next-Gen Smartphone CPU, ARMADA 618
Mobile Sector, the Fastest Growing Market in Telecoms
Over 2 Million People Downloaded Bad Company 2's Demo
by Florian Totu, February 12th, 2010
The game could become the fastest downloaded demo in EA history
Games
Patches and Vulnerabilities
Windows Blue Screens of Death After Patch for 17-Year Old Vulnerability Is Applied
MS10-015
by Marius Oiaga, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
IE8 InPrivate Browsing Now Supported by Flash 10.1
Download Firefox 3.7 Alpha 1, Forget Firefox 3.6
Games
AvP Isn't in the Same Multiplayer War with Other FPS
Its uniqueness won't force it to compete with games like Modern Warfare 2 or any of the Halos
by Florian Totu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Rebellion Never ‘Even Considered’ Not Making the Game Graphic
Rebellion Gives AvP a Close Combat Techniques Trailer
Developing Projects
Download Microsoft Pivot, New Perspectives on Information
According to the Redmond company
by Marius Oiaga, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Microsoft F# February 2010 CTP Released
Free Microsoft Security Solution Takes on Botnet Building Worm Pushbot
Video
Albatron Shows Off PCIe x1 Graphics with DirectX 10.1
Suited for small form factor motherboards
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
2GB Matrix Radeon HD 5870 from ASUS Pictured
Ontario Government Funds AMD's Fusion Research
Mobile World
Nokia Messaging for Email Updated for S60 5th Edition
Will come to S60 3rd edition in the near future
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Nokia Messaging Goes to Indonesia
Download Updated Nokia Messaging for Social Networks
Peter Andre Disgusted by Facebook Picture of Dolled-Up Daughter
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
Singer is repelled by what mother Katie Price did to 2-year-old child
Celebrity News
Microbiology/Genetics
Why You Should Use Antibiotics Correctly
According to doctors' specifications
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Herbal Medicine Could Be Dangerous
People Who Are After Stimulation Crave Dopamine
Google News
All Gmail Users Now Get WebFinger
Turning your email into an online identity provider
by Lucian Parfeni, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Google Search in Gmail Gets a Bunch of New Features
Gmail Launches Duplicate Contacts Clean-Up Tool
Video
Sparkle Launches Custom-Cooled GeForce GT 240
Device uses a special dual-slot cooling solution
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
SPARKLE Unleashes the CalibreCUTi Small Form-Factor PC
ASUS Preps NVIDIA Optimus-Enabled Laptops
Software
Download Google Chrome 5.0.307.7 for Mac OS X
New beta release for fans of Google’s web browser
by Filip Truta, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Apple Releases iLife Support 9.0.4 via Software Update
Apple Issues Aperture RAW Compatibility, SlideShow Updates
Nature
How Wells Get Contaminated
USGS experts conduct new survey
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Lake Superior Is Infected with VHSV
USGS Says More Earthquakes in Store for Haiti
BlackBerry Storm 2 9520 Now Available at T-Mobile UK
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
For free on a 24-month contract on a £30 a month plan
Mobile World
Games
hot
NPD Hardware: Nintendo Leading the Way Yet Again
Overall sales going down
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Ubisoft Announces More High-End Games
Mass Effect 2 Conquers Gaming Space for a Second Week
Software
Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac Announced
Introducing "MacRibbon," the feature Mac users have long been waiting for
by Filip Truta, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Download Microsoft Office 2004 Update 11.5.7 for Mac OS X
Microsoft Can’t Beat Apple at Innovating, Ex-Staffer Suggests
Storage
USB 3.0 Express Drive Unveiled by Super Talent
In 16Gb and 32GB capacities
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Super Talent Readies Enterprise-Class TeraDrive FT2 SSD
Symwave and Super Talent to Demonstrate RAIDDrive at CES
Mobile World
Skyfire Browser Headed to Android
Through the purchase of maker of Steel browser
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Skyfire 1.5 Available for Download
Download Skyfire 1.5 for Symbian S60 3rd and 5th Edition
Google News
Google Maps Finally Gets a 'Lab' for Zany Experiments
With nine great, funny or just plain weird tools to choose from
by Lucian Parfeni, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Google Search in Gmail Gets a Bunch of New Features
Fast Flip Gets Integrated into Google News
Office Outlook 2010 Beta Message Size Fix Available
by Marius Oiaga, February 12th, 2010
For download
The Office System
Help guides, tweaks and facts
Keep Your Passwords Safe on Your Pocket PC
Using a simple but effective, third-party application
by Cosmin Vasile, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Compute Math Quickly on Your Smartphone
Automate Application-Launching Process on Your Smartphone
Space
Spirit Is in Position for Braving Another Martian Winter
All drives have been completed
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
NASA Drops Efforts to Free Spirit
Spirit Turns 6
iPad
iPad About to Get Some Ballz (Video)
Securing the Apple iPad clearly demands compromise
by Filip Truta, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Wizzard Media Adds In-App Purchasing for Podcast App
Fiasco Awards 2010 List Apple iPad as Finalist
Space
Cassini to Investigate Saturn's 'Death Star'
The moon Mimas resembles the fictional spacecraft
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
New Evidence that Enceladus Has Water
Cassini Gets Program Extension Through 2017
Linux Distributions
hot
Linux Mint 8 Fluxbox and KDE64 Editions Out Now
Based on Ubuntu 9.10
by Marius Nestor, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Available Now: Fedora 12 Re-Spins
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.5 Beta Supports New Intel Platforms
Alleged Rendering of Nokia N98 Emerges
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
A Sidekick-form factor, 4-inch touchscreen
Rumours about mobile phones
Storage
ASUS Rolls Out External Optical Drives
Products combine performance with style
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Super Multi Blu-Ray Burner from I-O Data Debuts
Blu-ray to Become Mainstream
Games
hot
NPD Software: Super Mario Beats Mass Effect 2
Videogames still decline
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Mass Effect 2 Conquers Gaming Space for a Second Week
Metal Gear Solid's Snake Is the Best Game Character Ever
PC Games
Frogster Announces the Third Chapter of Runes of Magic, The Elder Kingdoms
The new content will be released in May
by Florian Totu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
World of Warcraft's Cataclysm Expansion Gets Alpha Stage
Turbine Releases Siege of Mirkwood Complete Patch Notes
Fashion
Lindsay Lohan Is Jesus Christ for Purple Fashion Magazine
Actress continues to court controversy with new spread
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Designer Alexander McQueen Dies at 40
Susan Boyle Should Launch a Clothing Line, Jay-Z Says
Google News
YouTube Gets the Google Speed Bug, Releases Video Speed Dashboard
Helping you see how your connection ranks in your city, country and the world
by Lucian Parfeni, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
YouTube and Facebook Get Even Friendlier
YouTube Movie Rental Move, a Flop so Far
IE8 InPrivate Browsing Now Supported by Flash 10.1
by Marius Oiaga, February 12th, 2010
Microsoft welcomes the evolution of Flash
Internet Explorer
Health
Overweight Babies Develop into Obese Teens
This is very often the case
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
How to Discourage Children Skipping School
Diabetes Hinders Self-Control
Mobile World
Marvell Unveils Next-Gen Smartphone CPU, ARMADA 618
With support for 3D graphics, 1080p full-HD encode and decode
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Marvell Delivers ARMADA CPUs for Next-Generation Devices
China Mobile’s OPhone Series Boasts Marvell Chips
Mac
Apple on iMac (Late 2009) Internal Noises
Not every grumbling, muffled thudding or ticking is an issue, Apple suggests
by Filip Truta, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Blackra1n 3.1.3 Jailbreak Still Pending
Mac Pro Audio Update 1.0 Available from Apple
Sci Pry
Children Learn Just as Well from Computer Simulations
Rather than the actual scientific experiments
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Producing Perfectly Shaped Solids
Supercomputer Simulations Shared in Real Time
Music
Details on Adam Lambert’s Secret NYC Gig Revealed
Fans have a chance to win tickets for invite-only secret performance
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Video for Adam Lambert’s ‘Whataya Want from Me’ Leaks
Preview for Adam Lambert’s ‘Whataya Want from Me’ Video
Acer Gearing Up to Release MacBook Air-Thin Laptop
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
Company aims to take No. 1 PC vendor position from HP
Laptops
Game reviews
hot
New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Italian star power
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Mass Effect 2
Assassin's Creed II
Physics / Chemistry
Semiconducting Molecule Created
The work holds great promise
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
More Efficient UV Lasers and LEDs Possible
New Memory Chip Uses Stacked Cells
Google News
Google Acquires Social Search and Q&A Service Aardvark for $50 Million
Bolstering its social web products catalogue
by Lucian Parfeni, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Ask Aardvark Through Twitter
Google Said to Be Offering over $30 Million for Social Q&A Service Aardvark
Games
Valve Details Left 4 Dead 2's Upcoming DLC, Teases L4D1 Add-On
"The Passing" will be released in the second half of March
by Florian Totu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Left 4 Dead 2 Multiplayer Free for Silver
Valve Released the Left 4 Dead 2 SDK
iPhone
Blackra1n 3.1.3 Jailbreak Still Pending
Geohot is yet to provide his own set of jailbreak & unlock tools for OS 3.1.3
by Filip Truta, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
About iPhone OS 3.1.3 Jailbreak / Unlock Scams
iPhone 3.1.3 IPSW Download Imperative Only for iPhone 3GS
HTC Legend Emerges on Retailer's Website
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
Might be announced officially at MWC
Mobile World
Nature
Global-Warming Skeptics Gain Momentum
There are several reasons for that, none of them relevant
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
A Third of the World Could Become a Desert
Geoengineering Debate Intensifies
Celebrity News
Dennis Hopper Says Wife Is Killing Him, Gets Restraining Order
Prenup also unveiled, actor gets to keep everything
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Dennis Hopper Smokes Pot, Threatens to Kill Wife
Dennis Hopper Spotted in Los Angeles
Systems
Lenovo Also Readies the C315 All-in-One
Aimed at mainstream consumers
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Lenovo Reveals Notebooks with Affordable Appeal
Lenovo Adds Core i3 to ThinkPad T-Series
Windows
hot
Over 70 Windows 7 RTM Cracks to Be Tackled by Microsoft This Month
With the Windows Activation Technologies Update for Windows 7
by Marius Oiaga, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Windows 7 BitLocker Ready for TPM Hacks
Free Microsoft Security Solution Takes on Botnet Building Worm Pushbot
Mobile World
Palm Puts Orders for Pres and Pixis On Hold
Rumored to have suspended them for the entire month
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
AT&T Might Get Palm Pre in May
WebOS 1.4 to Be Released Come February 15
Ice Age Theory May Be Flawed
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
Sea-level records are disputed
Nature
Google News
Google Is Already Fixing Buzz, Based on the Feedback
After several privacy issues crept up
by Lucian Parfeni, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Google's Last Chance in the Social Web War, Buzz for Gmail
Microsoft, Yahoo and AOL: We Have Our Own Google Buzz
Storage
LaCie Intros Rugged eSATA Portable Hard Drive
For protecting data on the go
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
LaCie Launches External Hard Drives for Enterprise Use
LaCie and Symwave Team Up for SuperSpeed USB (3.0) Dual-Disk RAID Storage
Laptops
A Look at the Optimus-Enabled ASUS UL50VF Laptop
Lightweight with NVIDIA graphics
by Traian Teglet, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
ASUS Sets Ambitious Goals for 2010 Laptop Shipments
ASUS Readies Pine Trail All-in-One
Xbox
hot
Xbox 360 Exclusive Modern Warfare 2 DLC Coming in Spring
No clear date announced
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Mass Effect 2 Conquers Gaming Space for a Second Week
March Will Be Growth Month for Videogames
Games
Activision Shuts Down Red Octane
Several others of its companies have also suffered personal losses
by Florian Totu, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Guitar Hero 6 Will Have Tesla Track
Megadeth Could Create Something Bigger than Just Another Guitar Hero
Mac Pro Audio Update 1.0 Available from Apple
by Filip Truta, February 12th, 2010
Reduces processor utilization during audio activities
Mac
Mobile World
HTC Packs ST-Ericsson's TD-SCDMA Solution in Phones for China
The two companies will work together on handset development
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
HTC Makes Original Tilt2 ROM Available for Download
myTouch 3G 3.5mm Jack Coming Soon, T-Mobile Says
iWorld
10 Billionth Song About to Be Downloaded via iTunes
Contest set in place for winning a $10,000 Gift Card
by Filip Truta, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
About iPhone OS 3.1.3 Jailbreak / Unlock Scams
iPhone Review - Free RSS Reader
Celebrity News
Bill Clinton Rushed to the Hospital for Chest Pains
Former US President undergoes intervention after hospitalization
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
more on this topic
Dennis Hopper Spotted in Los Angeles
Dennis Hopper Divorcing Wife Because of Daughter
Laptops
Lenovo Reveals Notebooks with Affordable Appeal
Based on AMD dual-core processors
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
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ThinkPad X201T Convertible from Lenovo Gets Listed
Lenovo Adds Core i3 to ThinkPad T-Series
Xbox
Fable III Will Feature Plenty of Violence
The game has grown out of its teens and into adulthood
by Florian Totu, February 12th, 2010
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First Look at Fable 3 Coming in February
Natal Will Be More of a Revolution than the Mouse Was
Motorola Officially Plans to Spin Off in Early 2011
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
Will separate into two independent companies
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Space
WISE Discovers Its First Comet
Many are sure to follow
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
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WISE Discovers Its First Asteroid
WISE Begins Infrared All-Sky Survey
Games
Ubisoft Announces More High-End Games
Less of a casual focus
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 12th, 2010
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Mass Effect 2 Conquers Gaming Space for a Second Week
Settlers VII: Paths to a Kingdom Gets Collector's Edition
Personal Thoughts
About iPhone OS 3.1.3 Jailbreak / Unlock Scams
Dev Team weighs in on scammers taking advantage of unwary users
by Filip Truta, February 12th, 2010
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iPhone 3.1.3 IPSW Download Imperative Only for iPhone 3GS
Updating iPhone 3GS to Firmware 3.1.3 Now May Break Your Unlock Forever
Fashion
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Designer Alexander McQueen Dies at 40
World of fashion mourns the loss of renown innovator
by Elena Gorgan, February 12th, 2010
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Only 20 People Show Up to Pamela Anderson’s A*Muse Fashion Show
Lambertz Bakery’s Schoko Party: Dresses Made of Chocolate
Space
New Idea on How to Define Life
Existing definitions are unsuitable
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
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Average Newborn Weight Dropping in the US
Chances of Discovering Aliens Highest Ever
Google Search for Mobile Gets a New Appearance
by Ionut Arghire, February 12th, 2010
For an enhanced experience on the go
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Storage
Postage Stamp-Sized SSDs Coming in 2012
Based on radio communication
by Sebastian Pop, February 12th, 2010
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Second-Generation Kingston V Series SSDs Debut
Intel Aims to Dominate the SSD Market
Space
Crater Provides Insight into Mars' Past
Exposed rock layers tell its history
by Tudor Vieru, February 12th, 2010
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Ancient Mars Had Liquid Lakes
Mars Dust Devils Form More Often than First Believed
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