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Security Fixes and Improvements
Leading Certificate Authorities Team Up for the Creation of CASC
Companies such as Symantec, Trend Micro, GlobalSign and Comodo are involved
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
President Putin Instructs Russian Security Service to Create Cyber Defense Systems
The Use of Zero-Day Exploits by Governments Makes the Web Less Safe, Experts Say
Games
GRID 2 Wants to Blend Soul and Top Racing Mechanics
The team is aiming to mix an impressive presentation and solid mechanics
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Grid 2 Teaser Trailer Revealed
Michael Keaton Will Star in Need for Speed Movie
Games
Germanic Suebi Faction Revealed for Total War: Rome 2
They focus on surprise attacks and dominating smaller tribes
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Incoming 2013 - Total War: Rome 2
Britain’s Iceni Are Fourth Faction for Total War: Rome 2
Concept Phones
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Android 4.3-Based Nokia Nexus G Concept Phone Sports 21MP Camera
Such a handset might never actually arrive on shelves
by Ionut Arghire, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie to Follow 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Sony Google Nexus 5 Concept Device Runs Key Lime Pie
Security Blog
Directory Traversal and XSS Vulnerabilities Found in Avira’s BetaCenter (Updated)
Security researcher Rafay Baloch is the one who identified the issues
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Two DOM-Based XSS Vulnerabilities Addressed by Booking.com
7 Vulnerabilities Identified on Mega in First Week of Rewards Program
The Russian Fireball Seen from Space - What We Know so Far
by Lucian Parfeni, February 15th, 2013
The 10-ton meteor hit the upper atmosphere at hypersonic speeds
Space
Green
1 in 5 Reptile Species Now Facing Extinction
Habitat reconversion is what threatens these animals first and foremost
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Too Much Money Is Spent on Trying to Protect India's Tigers
Alligator Stuck in a Storm Drain Gets Help Getting Out
Security
Civil Liberties Not Impacted by Obama’s Cybersecurity Executive Order, ACLU Says
On the other hand, the organization still opposes CISPA
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
The Use of Zero-Day Exploits by Governments Makes the Web Less Safe, Experts Say
Cybercriminals Exploit Microsoft Office Flaws to Attack Uyghur Mac Users
Green/Eco Blog
Picture of the Day: Albino Squirrel Steals Food from a Bird Feeder
Albino squirrels are easily spotted by predators, have a difficult time surviving
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: Humpback Whale Nearly Turns a Boat Topsy-Turvy
Watch: San Diego Power Plant Implodes
Health
First Retinal Implant Approved by the FDA
The implant will be used to treat people suffering with a rare genetic eye disease
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
The Beer Belly Is a Myth, Nutritionist Says
Valentine's Day Is One of the Worst Times to Go Kissing People
Mobile Apps
Lumia Apps to Keep You on Top of London Fashion Week
Mostly free software to receive news and photos on Lumia devices
by Ionut Arghire, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
No QWERTY-Enabled Nokia Windows Phone Planned for Now
Nokia Music+ Service Arrives in the UK
Epic Games Is Looking Forward to Next-Gen Consoles
by Andrei Dobra, February 15th, 2013
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox 720 will deliver a subtantial leap in quality
Games
Security Blog
Fake Corporate Policy Emails Lure Users to Malware-Serving Sites
The malicious notifications are entitled “RE: Korbin – Copies of Policies”
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Websense Security Labs Releases 2013 Threat Report
Bogus Intercompany Invoices Carry Malicious HTML Files
Windows software reviews
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EyePro Reminds You to Take a Break
It includes exercises for improving visual information process skills
by Ionut Ilascu, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Remove All EXIF Details from Images
Free Disk Cleaner and Defragmenter
Technology Blog
Scientists Say They’ve Built a Crash-Proof Computer
The new “systemic” computer is fundamentally different from other computers
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Canon's EOS C300 Camera Firmware Is No Longer a Rumor
Fujitsu Dishes Out the Latest Windows 8 Criticism
Security
60% of Americans Support Government’s Spending on Cyber Warriors, Survey Shows
Most US citizens believe cyber warfare is imminent
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Cyberattacks Against Journalists Represent Easy and Inexpensive Censorship – Video
Largest Percentage of 2012 Cyberattacks Originated in Romania, Study Finds
Science Blog
4% of Cancer Deaths Are Caused by Alcohol
Researchers warn the risks associated with alcohol consumption are gravely underestimated
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Energy Drinks Linked to a Higher Number of ER Visits in New DAWN Report
Siberian Doctor Uses Beatings to Cure Drug and Alcohol Addicts
IT Companies Preparing for CeBIT 2013 Trade Show
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
The technology fair will take place next month in Germany
Technology Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
Jenny McCarthy Defends Melissa McCarthy’s “Identity Thief”
Former glamour girl tells film critic to “go to hell”
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Jenny McCarthy Rings In the New Year by Kissing a Soldier – Video
Melissa McCarthy Makes Directorial Debut with Comedy “Tammy”
Tablets
Archos Platinum, a Range of Android 4.0 Tablets with Quad-Core CPUs
There will be three new tablets on show at CeBIT 2013 in Hannover, Germany
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Download Now the Newest Firmware for ARCOS’ 97 Titanium HD Tablet
Acer Iconia W700P, Now with a Folio Keyboard Cover in Europe
Health
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Woman's Legs Won't Stop Growing, Right One Weighs 17 Stones (108 Kilograms)
Doctors had to amputate her left leg, the stump started growing again
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
The Beer Belly Is a Myth, Nutritionist Says
Valentine's Day Is One of the Worst Times to Go Kissing People
Music, Film & TV Blog
University Professor Bans Fox News in Class
Assistant professor Stephanie Wolfe cringes when she hears the name
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Fox’s Megyn Kelly Announces She’s Pregnant with Her Third Child – Video
Grammys 2013: Fox Discusses Adele and Kelly Clarkson’s Weight
Security Blog
Official Website of African Union Hacked and Defaced
The cybercriminals are part of the SysBreak-Crew collective
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Website of Sri Lankan High Commission of Maldives Hacked, Database Leaked
34 Government Websites of Argentina’s Province of Misiones Hacked
Eve Disses Britney Spears: She’s Not Singing on “Scream and Shout”
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
Rapper goes on the record with what some fans have also been saying for a while
Music, Film & TV Blog
Game reviews
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Special Forces Team X Review (PC)
A third-person multiplayer shooter focused on team play
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Aliens: Colonial Marines Review (PC)
Dungeonland Review (PC)
Technology Blog
Unigine Also Updates Heaven Benchmark
Like Valley, it works on Windows, Linux and Mac OS X operating systems
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
G.Skill Intros Fastest Ever 32 GB DDR3 RAM Kit
ASUS Adds 3D Motion Sensing to Intel Haswell-Based Laptops
Science
Russian Meteorite Was US Weapon Test, Liberal Leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky Says
The politician is quite convinced Americans are the ones to blame for today's incident
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Meteorite Falls in Russia, 400 Injured, Extensive Damages
Shocking Footage of Meteorite Fall in Russia Emerges – Video
Security Blog
Digital Key Accidentally Revoked by McAfee Causes Problems for Mac Users
The key was revoked on February 6, but the incident was discovered only one week later
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Bit9 Hacked, Attackers Steal Code-Signing Certificate
Brazilian Banking Trojan Disguises Itself as Avast! Antivirus
Music, Film & TV Blog
Fox’s Megyn Kelly Announces She’s Pregnant with Her Third Child – Video
A little hungrier, a little bigger, happier than ever, anchorwoman says
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Alec Baldwin and Wife Confirm Pregnancy in TV Interview – Video
Grammys 2013: Amber Rose Shows Off Her Baby Bump on the Red Carpet
Oscar Pistorius Faces Charge of Premeditated Murder in Reeva Steenkamp’s Death
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
Blade Runner wept in court as bail hearing was postponed until Monday
Oddiverse Blog
Hacking News
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Former FBI Agents, US Senator, UN Official Also Victims of Bush Family Hacker
The cybercriminal boasts of hacking the accounts of 40 high-profile individuals
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Email Accounts of Bush Family Hacked, Private Information and Photos Leaked
Security Brief: Router Vulnerabilities, OpLastResort
Technology Blog
Unigine Launches All-New GPU Benchmark: Valley – Video
It depicts a lush landscape and works on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
ASUS Adds 3D Motion Sensing to Intel Haswell-Based Laptops
Half of All Branded Motherboards Sold in 2012 Were ASUS or Gigabyte Models
iWorld
Apple Is Still On for That Spring Event, Says Piper Jaffray
Analysts just doing their job citing all the major rumors with a serious tone
by Filip Truta, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
iOS 6.1.1 Battery Drain Reported by Users
Steam for Mac Just Got a Major Update
Music, Film & TV Blog
Christie Brinkley Denies Daughter Had Plastic Surgery – Video
Alexa Ray Joel has blossomed wonderfully, mom tells Anderson Cooper
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Christopher Dorner Sent Message to Anderson Cooper, Left Words for Others
Fabulous Leg in “The Graduate” Was Linda Gray’s
Cases & Cooling
NCase, a Small PC Enclosure Made by Fans for Fans
Two users from a certain Forum board took matters into their own hands
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Acer Iconia W700P, Now with a Folio Keyboard Cover in Europe
RocksteadyXS, a Wireless Speaker with Bluetooth – Video
Microsoft Executive: Upcoming Sony Reveal Important for Industry, Not Gamers
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 15th, 2013
The company is interested in the needs of consumers
Games
Security Fixes and Improvements
RIM Fixes Remote Code Execution Flaws in BlackBerry Enterprise Server Components
Interim security updates and BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0.4 MR2 have been released
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Flash Player 11.6 Addresses Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Ruby on Rails 3.2.12, 3.1.11 and 2.3.17 Released to Address Security Holes
Internet Explorer
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Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7 Ready to Launch
The browser may arrive at the end of February or in early March
by Bogdan Popa, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Contre Jour for IE10 Gets New Levels, Play Now
Microsoft Could Block Windows RT Jailbreak on Patch Tuesday
Space
Cosmic Rays Originate from Supernova Explosions, the 100-Year Old Mystery Solved
The origin of these high-energy protons has been disputed for a century
by Lucian Parfeni, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Close Encounter with Earth Will Trigger Quakes on Asteroid 2012 DA14
What Hyperspace Really Looks Like or How CMBR Becomes Visible Again
Music, Film & TV Blog
Kate Upton Is Cute, Gorgeous in New Skullcandy Ad
Take a Supermodel to Work Day episode 2 also brings Big Boi and Stevie Johnson
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Ellen DeGeneres Breaks Bottles on Sofia Vergara’s Head – Video
Montana TV Station Issues Zombie Warning, Claims It Was Hacked
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: Killer Whale Gives Birth at SeaWorld in San Diego
The whale calf is 7 feet long (2.13 meters), weighs 350 pounds (158 kg)
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: Humpback Whale Nearly Turns a Boat Topsy-Turvy
Man Finds €50,000 ($67,614) Worth of Whale Vomit
Illegal Intel Tactics Described in Book Written by Former AMD Leader [WSJ]
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
Hector Ruiz wants to make sure people know what happened back then
Technology Blog
Mobile World
BlackBerry Z10 Goes on Sale at Three UK
It is now available for £69 on select plans from £34 a month
by Cosmin Vasile, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 Full Specs Roundup – Gallery
BlackBerry 10 Phones Compared to iPhone 5 in New Renders
Internet Life
You Can Now Pay to Promote Friends' Facebook Posts
Facebook already makes it possible to pay to get your posts in front of more people
by Lucian Parfeni, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Facebook’s Poke App Is a Snapchat Clone Built in Just 12 Days
Why Google Is Right to Block Google Maps on Windows Phone 8
Green/Eco Blog
Kangaroos Sabotage Women's Australian Open at Royal Canberra
The animals took over the golf course, players had to wait for them to leave
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Humans Argued to Have Wiped Out the Tasmanian Tiger
Colorado Gov. Drinks Fracking Fluid Just to Prove It's Safe
Oddiverse Blog
More Papal Secrets Come to Light After Benedict XVI’s Shock Resignation [AP]
As it turns out, the Pope’s decision to resign was not a surprising one in the least
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
German Calendar Predicted the Pope's Resignation
Pope Benedict XVI Resigns
Security Blog
Website of Sri Lankan High Commission of Maldives Hacked, Database Leaked
The hacker Davy Jones continues to target government sites from Sri Lanka
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Sri Lanka CERT Concerned About Cyberattacks on Government Websites
Site of Sri Lanka’s Minister of Sports Hacked by Davy Jones, Data Leaked
Samsung Builds Fridge with Built-in Sodastream [Forbes]
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
Not only is the refrigerator huge, it has a water carbonator to boot
Technology Blog
Mobile World
BlackBerry Z10 Gets Launched in Kuwait
Available through various carriers at 199 Kuwaiti Dinar ($705 / €528)
by Ionut Arghire, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
BlackBerry 10 Gets 14 XLabz Apps Popular on PlayBook
Download Slacker Radio for BlackBerry 10
Oddiverse
Former San Diego Mayor Lost over $1 Billion Gambling
Maureen O'Connor has now been charged with money laundering
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
“Ape Woman” to Be Buried in Mexico 150 Years After Her Death
Casino Worker Finds $10,000 (€7,480) Cleaning Restroom and Returns It
Music, Film & TV Blog
New “Oblivion” Trailer Premieres
Tom Cruise still remembers, will most likely fight for what’s right
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
“Top Gun” IMAX 3D Gets Official Trailer
Most Anticipated Movies of 2013
Music, Film & TV Blog
Ellen DeGeneres Breaks Bottles on Sofia Vergara’s Head – Video
Ellen interrupts Sofia’s Diet Pepsi commercial, tests her limits in the funniest way
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Grammys 2013: Ellen DeGeneres Is Impressed by Katy Perry’s Cleavage
Catherine Zeta-Jones Is Jealous Michael Douglas Kissed Matt Damon – Video
PC Games
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army Out This Month on PC
Rebellion's new shooter gets a full description and an impressive video
by Andrei Dobra, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
GameSpy Multiplayer Services Get Shut Down, Lots of Games Affected
Sniper Elite V2 Gets New “Landwehr Canal Pack” DLC, Now Out on Steam
TransferJet Near-Field Communication Technologies to Launch at MWC 2013
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
TransferJet is a thousand times faster than normal NFC
Technology Blog
Security Blog
President Putin Instructs Russian Security Service to Create Cyber Defense Systems
He's concerned that Russia's adversaries are trying to steal classified information
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Cyberattacks Against Journalists Represent Easy and Inexpensive Censorship – Video
Largest Percentage of 2012 Cyberattacks Originated in Romania, Study Finds
Music, Film & TV Blog
Watch: “Scream and Shout Remix” Official Video, will.i.am ft. Britney Spears
New video brings huge names as collaborators, is better than the real thing
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Courtney Stodden’s “Reality” Video Premieres and It’s Every Bit as Trashy as You’d Expect
Watch: Rihanna Releases Intimate Music Video for “Stay”
Security Fixes and Improvements
Moroccan Expert Finds “Unmonitored” Open Redirect Vulnerability in Google
Abdelmorite Eljoaydi is the one that has discovered the security hole
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
NIST and DHS's NPPD Sign Agreement on Cybersecurity
Largest Percentage of 2012 Cyberattacks Originated in Romania, Study Finds
Technology & Gadgets
Portable Battery Pack from Sanyo Stays on the Wrist
It has eight different adapters but, sadly, does not automatically recharge itself
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
TP-Link Releases New 3G Mobile Wi-Fi Router
Razer Mamba 2.04 Driver Comes with Windows 8 Support
Mobile World
Lava XOLO A1000 Goes on Sale in India for $260/€195
It boasts a 5-inch HD display and 1GHz dual-core CPU
by Cosmin Vasile, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Lava XOLO A500 Launched in India at INR 6,999 ($130 / €98)
Lava Rolls Out Software Update for XOLO A800
Hero Cop Shuts Down Highway to Save Little Dog – Photo
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
Cujo, a small dog with a bad hip, caught a lucky break after running away from home
Oddiverse Blog
Accessories
Tiffany Sues Costco over “Counterfeit” Engagement Rings
Luxury brand claims Costco has been deceiving customers
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Grammys 2013: Rihanna Wears Engagement Ring
Grammys 2013: Carrie Underwood Wears $31 Million (€23.1 Million) Necklace
Security Blog
34 Government Websites of Argentina’s Province of Misiones Hacked
Bangladeshi Grey Hat Hackers have taken credit for the attack
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
10 Bangladesh Government Websites Defaced by Mauritania Hacker Team
Over 1,400 Indian Sites Hacked by BGHH in Memory of Girl Killed by BSF
Windows
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Windows 8 Is Twice as Fast as Windows XP on a 7-Year-Old Laptop – Video
Another demonstration that Microsoft’s new OS gets along very well with old hardware
by Bogdan Popa, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
The Reason Why Windows 8 Is Unsuccessful: Everyone Likes Windows 7 – Analyst
Microsoft to End Windows 7 RTM Support on April 9, 2013
Green/Eco Blog
Hero Pit Bull Saves Family from House Fire
Baby woke up her owners, dragged one other dog hiding under a bed outside the house
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Leopard Beaten to Death, Hanged by Angry Mob in India
"Gay" Dog Sentenced to Death by His Cruel Owner
Multimedia
Retro Belt-Drive USB Turntable, a Retro-Style Suitcase for the Erudite
Old-style records mostly act as museum pieces nowadays, but this might get the dust off
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Sony Stops Making MiniDisk Players in March 2013
Belkin Releases HD Bluetooth Music Receiver
Close Encounter with Earth Will Trigger Quakes on Asteroid 2012 DA14
by Lucian Parfeni, February 15th, 2013
The asteroid is buzzing Earth later today, you can watch it live
Science Blog
Celebrity News
Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher Put Cheating Rumor to Rest with PDA
Ashton shows up to support Mila at her new movie premiere
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Mila Kunis Has Been Wearing the Same Old Pants for 15 years
Demi Moore Is Dating Lindsay Lohan’s Ex Harry Morton
Games
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Download Now Assassin's Creed 3 Patch 1.03 (Title Update 5)
The brand new patch can be downloaded on the PC, PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U
by Andrei Dobra, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
New Assassin's Creed Game with New Protagonist and Time Period Confirmed
Original Assassin’s Creed Had Huge Coop Mode, Canceled Before Launch
Green/Eco Blog
Colorado Gov. Drinks Fracking Fluid Just to Prove It's Safe
Gov. John Hickenlooper maintains fracking fluid poses no threats to public health
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Picture of the Day: Light Pollution Caused by Fracking As Seen from Space
Taylor Swift's Ex, Conor Kennedy, Arrested over Protest in Washington DC
Mobile World
Xperia Z Gets Demoed in Phones 4u Stores Across the UK
Starting February 15, until its official launch on February 28
by Ionut Arghire, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
NTT DoCoMo’s Xperia Dogo SO-04E Receives Approvals
Sony Touts Highest Screen Size to Phone Size Ratio on Xperia ZL
Internet Life
Win Beats Pro Headphones, Reason and More with SoundClound and Propellerhead
All you have to do is create something with Figure
by Lucian Parfeni, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Tomahawk, the Cloud Music Player, Gets an API for the Toma.hk Applet
SoundCloud Next Is Here, Introduces Retweet-Like Reposts – an Opportunity for Curators
Restaurant Fines Customers Who Don’t Finish Their Meals
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
Japanese restaurant asks for donations for fishermen if you get too greedy
Oddiverse Blog
Open Source Software
Calibre 0.9.19 Features News Polish Books Feature
The latest version of Calibre can be downloaded from Softpedia
by Silviu Stahie, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
WebCore Instability Fixed in Google Chrome 26.0.1410.5 Dev for Linux
Xubuntu 12.04.2 LTS Is Available for Download, Supports UEFI Secure Boot
Security
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Cyberattacks Against Journalists Represent Easy and Inexpensive Censorship – Video
The Committee to Protect Journalists has released the “Attacks on the Press” report
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
China Is Aggressively Hacking US Companies for Economic Gain, Officials Say
Business Wire Possibly Hacked, Company Resets User Passwords (Updated)
Science
Meteorite Falls in Russia, 400 Injured, Extensive Damages
More details emerge, 20,000 rescue workers sent to the region
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch Live Asteroid 2012 DA14 Give Earth a Close Shave
Watch: All There Is to Know About Coming Asteroid 2012 DA14
Beauty
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LeAnn Rimes Sues Dentist for Ruining Her Mouth, Career
Country singer says she’s been through hell because of poorly done dental work
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Pink: I Was Always Considered Butch, Beauty Was Never My Goal
Human Barbie and Ken Hate Each Other: Valeria Lukyanova and Justin Jedlica Fight on Set
Science Blog
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Shocking Footage of Meteorite Fall in Russia Emerges – Video
Footage shows buildings being hit by flashing objects falling from the sky
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Meteorite Falls in Russia's Chelyabinsk Region - Video
Proof of Alien Life Found in Meteorite That Crash-Landed in Sri Lanka
Micron Reveals 128 Gb NAND Flash Memory Chip
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
It might even lead to 2 TB solid state drives one day soon
Storage
Security Blog
Virus Infects Froedtert Health Computer, 43,000 Patient Records Exposed
Potentially affected individuals are being notified
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Palm Beach Health Department Clerk Arrested for Stealing Details of 2,800 Patients
Former Nurse Sentenced to 111 Months in Prison for Role in Health Care Fraud Scheme
Television
Kate Gosselin’s 8 Kids Traumatized After Celebrity Wife Swap with Kendra Wilkinson
She’s so desperate to get back on TV she’s not even thinking of the kids anymore
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
“I Love Jenni” Returns for New Season After Jenni Rivera’s Death
Kate Gosselin Opens Up on Bullying: I’m a Victim and It’s Haunting Me
Services
Nokia Music+ Service Arrives in the UK
With appealing new features when compared to Nokia Music
by Ionut Arghire, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Unannounced Nokia Lumia Emerges in KPN Netherlands Video Ad
Nokia Lumia 620 Now Out of Stock at O2 UK
Windows
The Reason Why Windows 8 Is Unsuccessful: Everyone Likes Windows 7 – Analyst
Users are pleased with Windows 7, so they see no reason to upgrade, expert believes
by Bogdan Popa, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Microsoft to End Windows 7 RTM Support on April 9, 2013
Most Windows XP Users Will Move to Windows 7 – Microsoft
Security Blog
US Department of Defense to Award Medal for Cyber Warfare Achievements
The Distinguished Warfare Medal will be awarded for actions in any domain
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Largest Percentage of 2012 Cyberattacks Originated in Romania, Study Finds
The Use of Zero-Day Exploits by Governments Makes the Web Less Safe, Experts Say
Dota 2 Update Adds Tusk to the Online Game, Fixes Other Bugs
by Andrei Dobra, February 15th, 2013
Many improvements are included in the latest patch
PC Games
Games
Game Stories Need to Improve, Says Super Smash Bros. Developer
Developers fail to connect players with their game universe
by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Wii U Performance Will Improve, Says Ubisoft
Former Xbox Engineer Criticizes Microsoft's Xbox 360 Strategy
Technology Blog
Dell to Meet with Angry Shareholders and Smooth Feathers Over
Bloomberg
The private acquisition offer continues to be a reason for dissent
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Three New LCD Monitors Launched by Dell
Some Dell Shareholders Unhappy About Private Buyout [Reuters]
Linux Distributions
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Xubuntu 12.04.2 LTS Is Available for Download, Supports UEFI Secure Boot
The latest version of Xubuntu 12.04.2 can be downloaded from Softpedia
by Silviu Stahie, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Half-Life and Counter-Strike 1.6 Beta for Linux Updated Again
XOrg Server 1.14.0 to Arrive Soon, RC2 Version Released with Multiple Fixes
Security Blog
Anonymous and ZHC Join Forces for OpKashmir, Several Websites Hacked
Indian government websites have been targeted by the hacktivists
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Anonymous Hackers Breach Major Bangladeshi Newspaper “The Daily Star”
San Marino, Kyrgyzstan Domain Registrars Hacked, High-Profile Sites Defaced
Video
EK Launches Waterblock for Dual-GPU Radeon HD 7990 Graphics Card
The water cooling gear maker revealed the EK-FC7990 incl. Backplate
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
EK-VGA Supremacy HWBOT Edition Waterblock Now Live
Full-Cover EK Waterblock Made for ASUS MATRIX 7970 Graphics Card
“Melrose Place” Actress Sentenced to Just 3 Years in Prison
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
Amy Locane-Bovenizer was found guilty of vehicular homicide, victim’s family is outraged
Celebrity News
The Office System
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Microsoft Confirms That More Service Packs Are Coming (for Office)
The company is reportedly working on a new SP for its productivity suite
by Bogdan Popa, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
LibreOffice 4.0 Boasts Better Interoperability with DOCX and RTF
Office 2013 May Have the Same Fate as Windows 8
Security
NIST and DHS's NPPD Sign Agreement on Cybersecurity
Each of the organizations has been appointed specific tasks as part of this agreement
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Obama Signs Executive Order on Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
President Obama Might Issue Cybersecurity Executive Order by Wednesday [Reuters]
Multimedia
NVIDIA and Elemental Seal a Deal for On-Demand Video Using Tesla
The two intend to launch an IPTV platform that PCs, phones and tablets can all use
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
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Peeping Tom: a USB Microscope for Nooks and Crannies
Internet TV Growth in the US Slowing Down
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Google Details Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Changes: New Features, Security Enhancements
Most changes are aimed at developers, but end users benefit from better security
by Cosmin Vasile, February 15th, 2013
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Android 4.2.2 JDQ39 for Nexus 4 Available for Manual Download
Android 4.2.2 for Nexus 4 Removes Support for LTE Entirely
Celebrity News
Tiger Woods and Lindsey Vonn Are Getting Closer, Says Report
They were just good friends at first, are now spending more time together
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
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Tiger Woods Offers Injured Lindsey Vonn His Private Jet
Tiger Woods Wins Back Elin Nordegren with $200 Million (€150.6 Million) Prenup
Rare Sumatran Tiger Born in San Francisco
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
The cub was born at the San Francisco Zoo this past weekend
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Download New Steam Client Update with Improved Chat Options and Features
Better features and bug fixes are included in the new patch
by Andrei Dobra, February 15th, 2013
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Team Fortress 2, Source Engine Updated via Steam
Castle Crashers and Torchlight 2 Are Steam Weekend Deals, 75% Off
Linux Distributions
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Ubuntu 12.04.2 LTS Officially Released, Features New Linux Kernel
Canonical has also implemented a huge number of changes and improvements
by Silviu Stahie, February 15th, 2013
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Half-Life and Counter-Strike 1.6 Beta for Linux Updated Again
XOrg Server 1.14.0 to Arrive Soon, RC2 Version Released with Multiple Fixes
Internet Life
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Opera Buys Skyfire, Mobile Browser Maker and Video Optimization Provider
Skyfire and the Skyfire browser will continue to operate as is for the time being
by Lucian Parfeni, February 15th, 2013
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Opera Is Dead, Desktop Browser Replaced with Chromium, WebKit on Mobile
Dotcom's Mega Only Works in Chrome, Desktop and Mobile Apps Are on Their Way
Oddiverse
Chinese Man Sues After Dog Dies While Getting a Facelift
Breeder wanted his Tibetan Mastiff to be more “attractive,” is now seeking damages
by Elena Gorgan, February 15th, 2013
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Teen Girl Sues Parents for Forcing Her to Have an Abortion – Video
Peanut Butter Joke Leads to Lawsuit Filed Against TSA Worker
Science
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Meteorite Falls in Russia's Chelyabinsk Region - Video
The crash allegedly caused several explosions, forced authorities to evacuate locals
by Laura Sinpetru, February 15th, 2013
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Watch Live Asteroid 2012 DA14 Give Earth a Close Shave
Watch: All There Is to Know About Coming Asteroid 2012 DA14
Galaxy S IV SCH-i545 Spotted on NenaMark En Route to Verizon
by Ionut Arghire, February 15th, 2013
The handset will pack a 1.9GHz processor, full HD touchscreen
Rumours about mobile phones
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Technology & Gadgets
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Samsung Acid Spill Endangers Residents
The incident that cost one person their life spilled over into the environment
by Sebastian Pop, February 15th, 2013
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AutoMee S, a Cute Tablet Screen Robot Cleaner
LG Ships 55-Inch OLED TV in South Korea
Mobile Apps
Download Swype Beta for Android 1.4.5
It may take up to 72 hours for existing users to update
by Cosmin Vasile, February 15th, 2013
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Download Swype Beta 1.4.0 for Android
Swype for Symbian Beta Update Brings Bug Fixes
Security
Largest Percentage of 2012 Cyberattacks Originated in Romania, Study Finds
Trustwave has released its 2013 Global Security Report
by Eduard Kovacs, February 15th, 2013
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ENISA Analyzes Cloud Computing from Perspective of Critical Infrastructure Protection
53% of Professionals Wrongly Believe APTs Are Not Different from Traditional Threats
Mobile World
Affordable Micromax A35 Bolt Arrives in India, Priced at $80/€60
The smartphone ships with Android 2.3 Gingerbread out of the box
by Cosmin Vasile, February 15th, 2013
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Micromax A116 Canvas HD Arriving in India on February 14
Micromax A116 Canvas HD Sold Out in 15 Minutes
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