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Science Blog
Chris Hadfield's Wonderful Five Months in Space Condensed in a 90-Second Video
Hadfield has been one of the most connected astronauts in history
by Lucian Parfeni, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
All Astronaut Photos Ever Shot Reveal the Map of Our Planet
The Grand Canyon like You've Never Seen It Before, from Space
Mobile World
Micromax A88 Canvas Music Smartphone Goes Official at INR 8,499 ($155/€120)
The handset will become available for purchase in India tomorrow
by Ionut Arghire, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Nexus 4 Emerges at Online Retailers in India
White Nexus 4 Emerges on Video
Green/Eco Blog
Newly Discovered Pit-Viper Species Is Already Critically Endangered
The new species is currently inhabiting the cloud forest of Honduras
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Industrial Fisheries Force Seabirds to Change Their Diets
Widespread Loss of Common Plants and Animals Will Occur This Century
Behavior/Humans
Kids as Young as 4 Discriminate Against Fat People
Most children would not think about befriending an overweight person
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Teens Who Text and Drive Don't Shy Away from DUI, Not Wearing a Seatbelt
Reversal of the Black Widow Myth Documented by Scientists
Mobile Apps
BBM Channels Now Available in BlackBerry Beta Zone
It can be downloaded for BlackBerry OS 5 and newer devices
by Ionut Arghire, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
BlackBerry's BBM Arrives on Android and iOS This Summer
BlackBerry Q10 Now Available at Three UK
“Berberian Sound Studio” Trailer: Beware the Sound of Fear
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
Festival regular draws Coppola, Polanski, De Palma comparisons, solid reviews
Music, Film & TV Blog
Green/Eco Blog
Leonardo DiCaprio Raises $38 Million (€29.27 Million) for Eco-Friendly Projects
Auction held in New York fetches much more than the actor expected
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: Hilarious Spoof Documentary Picks On Bankers, Their Ties with Logging Companies
Tennessee's Ag-Gag Bill Vetoed by Governor Bill Haslam
Music, Film & TV Blog
Viral of the Day: “Drunk” Czech President Milo Zeman Can’t Even Stand
He wasn’t drunk, he’d caught a virus, officials say in response to viral video
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Viral of the Day: “Dead Giveaway,” Sarah’s Version
Viral of the Day: Dove Beauty Sketches Spoof for Men
Science Blog
Long-Lost City Named Ciudad Blanca Might Be Hiding in the Honduran Rain Forests
Archaeologists plan to further explore the area, check whether their assumptions are true
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
New Species of Bone-Headed Dinosaur Discovered in Alberta, Canada
Earth Used to Smell like Rotten Eggs
Health
Women Live Longer Than Men Thanks to Their Immune System
Researchers find a woman's immune system ages more slowly than that of a man
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Marijuana Users Are Better at Controlling Their Blood Sugar
The Run-off-the-Mill Toilet Is Cleaner Than a Woman's Handbag
Stay fit
Chris Pine Does Men’s Health, Talks the Zen of Working Out
Actor promotes new film “Star Trek Into Darkness” in candid, enjoyable interview
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Britney Spears Shows Off Toned Tummy for Shape Magazine
Matt Damon Is Ripped in Brand New “Elysium” Photo
Pear-Shaped Women Live Longer than Those Shaped like an Apple
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
Having a small waist and a rather plump bottom adds years to one's life
Health
Green/Eco Blog
Gray Whale Shows Up in the Southern Hemisphere for the First Time Ever
The marine mammal was spotted swimming close to the Namibian coast
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Seagulls Might Be Killing Hundreds of Whales in Patagonia
Plastic Pollution Kills Sperm Whales, Conservationists Say
PC Games
Steam Trading Cards Now Available, Gives Discount Coupons, and Much More
Play games and contribute to the community to earn the cards
by Andrei Dobra, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Metro: Last Light Update Will Allow Players to Change FOV
Steam Profile Overhaul Will Add Levels, Trading Cards, Backgrounds
Research & Tech
Tropical Coral Reefs in Dire Need of Cooler Ocean Temperatures
Study details the impact of global warming on coral reefs
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Coralbots Might One Day Help Repair Damaged Coral Reefs
Particulate Pollution Keeps Coral Reefs from Growing, Study Finds
Google News
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Google I/O 2013: The Next-Generation Maps Is Personalized, Gorgeous, and Invite-Only
Google has unveiled the new Maps for the web, powered by WebGL
by Lucian Parfeni, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
This Is the Google Maps Competitor That Has Google So Scared It Has to "Manipulate" Results
A Roundup of Google’s 2013 April Fools’ Pranks
Mobile Apps
Windows Phone 8 Gets BBC iPlayer App
The mobile application is available for download for free
by Ionut Arghire, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Nokia EOS Said Again to Arrive in Summer
Nokia Lumia 925 Promises Best Photos in Low Light
Google I/O 2013: Google Maps for Mobile Gets New Features
by Gabriela Vatu, May 15th, 2013
You can now get more directions to the places around you
Google News
Google News
Google I/O 2013: Google+ Gets More Photos Features
Google is launching several new features that are meant to save you a lot of time
by Gabriela Vatu, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Google I/O 2013: Hangouts Is Google's Answer to WhatsApp, with Video Chat
Google I/O 2013: The Next-Generation Google+ Revolutionizes the Flat Stream with Multiple Columns
Oddiverse Blog
Owner Totals Own Maserati to Get Back at Car Dealer - Photo
A Maserati is destroyed during the Qingdao Auto Show
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Russian Father Gives Daughter Driving Tips As Motorcyclist Crashes in Front of Them
7-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped in Sacramento Jumps Out of Trunk, Escapes
Play Station
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Gran Turismo 6 Gets Huge List of Details, Out for PS3 This Year
The next installment in the real racing simulator is official
by Andrei Dobra, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Gran Turismo 6 Might Be Announced on May 15 at Anniversary Event
Gran Turismo 6 Teased via New Anniversary Trailer
Mobile World
Nokia Lumia 925 Is Coming Soon to Three UK
The smartphone will offer support for the carrier's Ultrafast network
by Ionut Arghire, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Nokia Lumia 925 Promises Best Photos in Low Light
32GB Lumia 925 Will Be a Vodafone UK Exclusive
Celebrity News
Demi Moore Wants a Chunk of Ashton Kutcher’s $100 Million (€77.7 Million) Investment Fund
Actress thinks she’s entitled to a share of the money he made after they split
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Demi Moore Has New Boyfriend, Pearl Diver Will Hanigan
Demi Moore Moves In with New Lover, Her Daughter’s Ex
Makers of UHD TVs Decide to Cut Prices
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
Displays with resolution of 4K will become much less expensive
Technology Blog
Oddiverse Blog
Ariel Castro Isolated, Has No Access to TV or Newspapers, Lawyer Says
His cell has a small window, apart from them he is completely cut off from the world
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Ariel Castro: Cleveland Kidnapping Suspect to Plead Not Guilty
Castro Brothers Knew Nothing of Kidnapping, Saw Amanda Berry's Daughter
Oddiverse Blog
Russian Father Gives Daughter Driving Tips As Motorcyclist Crashes in Front of Them
A dashcam video captured the sight of a bike crash during a lecture on driving
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
7-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped in Sacramento Jumps Out of Trunk, Escapes
Lamborghini Egoista Concept Car Pulled Out for Anniversary – Photo
Technology Blog
Notebook Vendors Pessimistic About Third Quarter of 2013
All because Microsoft won't launch Windows Blue earlier
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
HP SlateBook x2, a Detachable Tablet with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Strongest Notebook Graphics Card, AMD Radeon HD 8970M, Released
Music, Film & TV Blog
Must See: J.J. Abrams and Jon Stewart Discuss “Star Trek” and “Star Wars”
Abrams reveals he wasn’t a Trekkie when he was young, won’t cast Stewart in “Star Wars”
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Must See: Audi’s The Challenge Pits Leonard Nimoy’s Spock Against Zachary Quinto’s
Watch: 6 Full Minutes of “Star Trek Into Darkness”
PC Games
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Metro: Last Light Update Will Allow Players to Change FOV
The patch allows modifications to the game's configuration files
by Andrei Dobra, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Metro: Last Light Does Not Offer a Normal Game Story, Says Writer
Metro: Last Light Comes Complete with Free Digital Book on Steam
World's First Wind-Current Turbine Soon Up and Running off Japan's Coast
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
The turbine harvests energy from both winds and ocean currents at the same time
Green/Eco Blog
Green/Eco Blog
Lead Singer for The Pretenders Really Hates Foie Gras
Chrissie Hynde wants Fortnum & Mason to quit selling this so-called delicacy
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Paul McCartney Hopes Testing Cosmetics on Animals Will Soon Be Banned Worldwide
Smashing Pumpkins Frontman Billy Corgan Takes Stand Against Cattle Dehorning
Internet Life
UK Music Industry to Block Tens of BitTorrent and File Sharing Sites Including Grooveshark
The music industry is very happy with the results of the censorship campaign so far
by Lucian Parfeni, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
KickassTorrents, Kat.ph Is Down in the US due to a DNS Problem, It's Being Fixed
Google's Ian Hickson, the Father of HTML5, Hates the DRM That Google Is Pushing
Oddiverse Blog
Pop-Tarts New Flavors Debuted Under Gone Nutty! Tag
The products will feature peanut butter and they are aimed at teens
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Burger King McRib Version Available for Limited Time
3 New Quarter Pounders to Be Debuted at McDonald's
Technology Blog
ASUS GeForce GTX 670 DirectCU Mini Graphics Card – Video
It will start selling on May 20, but is up for pre-order at $399 / €399
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
NVIDIA GTX 780 Uses GK110-300 GPU, Roadmap Leaked
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 and 770 to Launch This Month
Google News
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Would You Wear Google Glass
A new study shows that only a few Americans would like such a device
by Gabriela Vatu, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Google Glass Gets News App from Thirst
What to Expect from Google's I/O 2013 Conference
Paul McCartney Hopes Testing Cosmetics on Animals Will Soon Be Banned Worldwide
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
The musician is sick and tired of how the cosmetics industry treats animals
Green/Eco Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine Donate $70 Million (€54.4 Million) to USC for Arts Academy
Rapper and record boss fund academy for young talented people in Los Angeles
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Avril Lavigne Drops Fun Video for “Here’s to Never Growing Up”
Watch: Mariah Carey “#Beautiful” ft. Miguel Official Video
Oddiverse
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Ariel Castro: Cleveland Kidnapping Suspect to Plead Not Guilty
Castro wants to remain in contact with his and victim Amanda Berry's 6-year-old daughter
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Castro Brothers Knew Nothing of Kidnapping, Saw Amanda Berry's Daughter
Cleveland Kidnapping Rescue Dramatic Cell Phone Video Pops Up
Music, Film & TV Blog
Viral of the Day: “I Will Always Love You” by Unruly Woman on a Plane
Lady who got booted off an AA flight wouldn’t stop singing Whitney Houston song
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Viral of the Day: “Dead Giveaway,” Sarah’s Version
Viral of the Day: “The Matrix” Retold by Mom
Science Blog
Mama and Papa Dinosaur Both Incubated the Eggs
Study sheds new light on the incubating behavior of Theropods
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Scientists Are Placing Dinosaur Skin in a Particle Accelerator to Determine Its Color
Some Dinosaurs Used to Sit on Their Eggs Just Like Birds Do
Technology Blog
Dell XPS 10 Windows RT Tablet Now at $300 / €300
The portable computing and entertainment device is sold for $150 / €150 off
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Dell Not Willing to Give Up on Windows RT Just Yet [IDG]
Dell Special Committee Asks Carl Icahn for More Info on Buyout Proposal
Holly Madison’s Fiancé Pasquale Rotella Faces 14 Years in Prison
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
Rotella is on trial for bribery, embezzlement, conspiracy, and conflict of interest
Celebrity News
Oddiverse Blog
Bikini Teacher Olivia Sprauer a.k.a. Victoria James Turns Viral Celebrity
Sprauer was fired from a high-school in Florida over her modeling gigs
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Teacher Fired over Bikini Photo Says She Only Does Glamour Shots
Harlem Shake Gone Wrong Involves Fire and Explosions – Real or Fake?
Science Blog
Orion Glows Fiery Red in Spectacular Space Photo
ESO has put together one of the most gorgeous views of Orion
by Lucian Parfeni, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
600 Megapixel Astro Photo Is One of the Largest Ever Made
Only Just Inaugurated, ALMA Discovers Most Distant Galaxies Ever Observed
Technology Blog
Inno3D GeForce GTX 780 Box Clarifies Specs
The upcoming NVIDIA graphics card will use the GK110-400 GPU
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Strongest Notebook Graphics Card, AMD Radeon HD 8970M, Released
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Price Range Revealed
Celebrity News
Jon Voight, Brad Pitt’s Mom Congratulate Angelina Jolie on Mastectomy Announcement
Family joins in to praise actress for speaking out to raise awareness on breast cancer
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
CNN Anchor Zoraida Sambolin Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis – Video
Brad Pitt Praises Angelina Jolie for Mastectomy Announcement: Absolutely Heroic
Oddiverse Blog
World's Largest Cod Caught in Norway, Weighs 103 Pounds (47 Kg)
The current record holder caught a 98-pounds (44.5-kg) cod
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Sick Kid Bags 759-Pound (345-Kg) Merlin on Make-A-Wish Trip
Man Attacked by Shark in Shallow Waters in Australia, Lives to Tell the Story
Panasonic Toughbook H2 Rugged Tablet Updated
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
More storage, better processors, and a stronger case
Tablets
Celebrity News
Carrie Underwood Doesn’t Want Kids Right Now, Swears She’s Not a Sociopath
Singer talks to Marie Claire about her family growing up, her desire to start one as well
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
ACM Awards 2013: Carrie Underwood Performs “Two Black Cadillacs” – Video
Carrie Underwood Says Quitting Music for Family Is a Possibility
Internet Explorer
Microsoft Fixes Critical Vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer
The company repairs several security flaws in its in-house browser
by Bogdan Popa, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Internet Explorer 10 Much Better than Firefox and Chrome at Blocking Malware – Study
Microsoft Keeps Praising Internet Explorer 10 – Video
Internet Life
MapBox Creates Gorgeous Satellite Maps One Pixel at a Time
The end result is the clearest and most beautiful satellite view of the Earth
by Lucian Parfeni, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
This Is the Google Maps Competitor That Has Google So Scared It Has to "Manipulate" Results
A Roundup of Google’s 2013 April Fools’ Pranks
Displays
Bravia X9 TV of 55 and 65 Inches Priced and Dated
The company will begin accepting pre-orders today, May 15, 2013
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
LED Backlighting Demand to Boom Until November
Sharp Will Provide Samsung with IGZO Panels After All
Oddiverse Blog
Drag Racer Falls at 230 Mph (370 Kph), Survives – Video
Chris Matheson fell during the Sydney Dragway’s 2013 Nitro Champs competition
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Krystle Campbell: Second Victim of Boston Marathon Explosions Identified
Boston Looting Video Builds Viral Buzz on Reddit
Apple iWatch Stands to Do Better than Google Glass, Says Nike FuelBand Maker
by Filip Truta, May 15th, 2013
Synapse boss says the wearable tech scene will be dominated by Apple and Samsung
Apple
Music, Film & TV Blog
Christina Aguilera Gets $12.5 Million (€9.6 Million) for Season 5 of The Voice
Usher, Shakira are out, Christina and Cee Lo Green will be back
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Cee Lo Green Lands His Own Reality Show on TBS
Eva Longoria’s “Ready for Love” Pulled After 2 Episodes
Oddiverse Blog
12-Year-Old Boy Charged in Sister's Murder
He killed 8-year-old Leila Fowler in Valley Springs, police are saying
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
12-Year-Old Killer Could Be Charged as Adult
Leila Fowler: Community Reacts After 12-Year-Old Brother Arrested for Murder
General Business
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Microsoft Secretly Visits Every Secured Link You Send on Skype
All HTTPS links sent by users on Skype are visited by an IP address from Redmond
by Bogdan Popa, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Microsoft Launches WLM Update Despite Shutting Down the App
Skype 6.3 Receives Improvements, Download Now
Displays
13.3-Inch Flexible E Ink E-Paper Displays Expected in 2H13
The panels will be called E Ink Mobius and will use flexible TFT tech from Sony
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Sony 13.3-Inch E-Book Reader and Stylus Used by Japanese Universities
New Kobo E-Reader Revealed, Aura HD Limited Edition
Open Source Software
Manjaro KDE, MATE, GNOME, and Cinnamon New Community Editions Officially Released
All the Manjaro flavors can be downloaded from Softpedia
by Silviu Stahie, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Mozilla Thunderbird 17.0.6 Is Available for Download
Firefox 21.0 Officially Lands in Ubuntu 13.04
Free Demon's Souls, Reckoning, and More Coming to PS Plus in June
by Andrei Dobra, May 15th, 2013
PAL PS Plus users can enjoy a variety of new titles in the Instant Game Collection
Play Station
Hair
Rihanna Goes Blonde for Summer – Photo
Star steps out with lighter hair, boasts about the makeover on social media
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Reese Witherspoon Goes Back to Blonde – Photo
Demi Lovato Goes Blonde – Photo
Oddiverse Blog
Comedian Writes Scary Funny Message in the Skies, Gets Kickstarter to Fund It
Comedian Kurt Braunohler pulls off a memorable stunt
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Czech Woman Chugs Beer with Her Ear – Video
Hunter Catches Bird with His Bare Hand – Real or Fake?
Mobile World
Nexus 4 Emerges at Online Retailers in India
The Android handset is currently available for reservations
by Ionut Arghire, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
White Nexus 4 Emerges on Video
Samsung to Launch Galaxy S 4 “Google Edition” Today
Laptops
ThinkPad X230, a Light Notebook Wrapped in Carbon Fiber
The mobile personal computer is designed for portability
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
NEC Also Releases a Bunch of Notebooks
EON17-SLX RTS Ultimate Mobile Performance Notebook Released by Origin PC
Music, Film & TV Blog
Mandy Patinkin Joins Zach Braff on Kickstarter-Funded Film
He will play Braff’s father in new project, “Wish I Was Here”
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Theater Manager Apologizes After Dumb “Iron Man 3” Publicity Stunt Goes Wrong
Pain & Gain – Mini Movie Review
Jet Star Roller Coaster Damaged by Sandy Getting Torn Down
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
The iconic ride will be replaced with the bigger, better “Superstorm”
Oddiverse Blog
Games
Eagles Quarterback Advises Madden NFL 25 Creators on Virtual Version
The EA Sports team is preparing an anniversary version of the series
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
New 3D Mario Game Will Arrive on Wii U in October – Report
Barry Sanders Chosen as Madden 25 Cover Athlete
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: Baby Elephant Rescued After Getting Stuck in a Ditch
Locals use ropes to grab hold of the animal, pull it out of the ditch
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Smashing Pumpkins Frontman Billy Corgan Takes Stand Against Cattle Dehorning
Watch: Hilarious Spoof Documentary Picks On Bankers, Their Ties with Logging Companies
Music, Film & TV Blog
James Franco Says “Your Highness” Movie “Sucks”
Star dishes his own, older comedy to promote a new one in GQ interview
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
First Trailer for James Franco’s “As I Lay Dying” Premieres
MTV Movie Awards 2013: Rebel Wilson’s Funniest Moments – Video
Security Blog
Critical Vulnerabilities Fixed in Firefox 21 and Thunderbird 17.0.6
Miscellaneous memory safety hazards have been eliminated
by Ionut Ilascu, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Mozilla Fixes 11 Vulnerabilities in Firefox 20
Brazilian Users Warned of Rogue Browser Extension That Hijacks Facebook Accounts
Green/Eco Blog
Baby Owl Gets New Family of Fluffy Stuffed Toys
The owl was feeling lonely, caretakers brought it toys
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: Bear on a Bike Mauls a Monkey During Circus Performance
Baby Fox Rescued by Firefighters
ASRock Readies Z87 Extreme9/ac Thunderbolt-Certified Motherboard
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
It is said to be the first platform to pass Intel Thunderbolt certification
Technology Blog
Oddiverse
7-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped in Sacramento Jumps Out of Trunk, Escapes
The victim got out of the moving vehicle immediately after being taken
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Castro Brothers Knew Nothing of Kidnapping, Saw Amanda Berry's Daughter
Man Gets Leg Tattoo of Charles Ramsey's Face – Photo
Red Carpet
Ashlee Simpson Is Gorgeous in Backless Dress at American Ballet Theatre Event – Photo
Singer ditches the grunge look for a night out, kills it on the red carpet
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Anna Wintour Banned Kris Jenner from the MET Gala: One Kardashian Is Enough!
Givenchy Designer Riccardo Tisci Defends Kim Kardashian’s Floral MET Gala Dress
Google News
The Next-Generation Google Maps Leaked Ahead of Google I/O Launch
Google Maps is getting a big update on the web, but it will be invite-only
by Lucian Parfeni, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
This Is the Google Maps Competitor That Has Google So Scared It Has to "Manipulate" Results
A Roundup of Google’s 2013 April Fools’ Pranks
Green/Eco Blog
Bald Eagles Locked Together Crash Land at Airport
The birds got into a fight, locked talons and failed to disengage
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: Bear on a Bike Mauls a Monkey During Circus Performance
Baby Fox Rescued by Firefighters
Game reviews
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Anomaly 2 Review (PC)
Does this tower offense sequel have the winning strategy?
by Andrei Dobra, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Anomaly Warzone Earth Review
Might & Magic: Heroes VI – Shades of Darkness Review (PC)
“About Time” Trailers: Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson Find True Love
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
Time travel meets romantic comedy in new Richard Curtis film
Music, Film & TV Blog
Technology Blog
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Core i7-4650U and i5-4350U ULV Haswell CPU Specs Exposed
They are both ultra low voltage Haswell processors
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Strongest Notebook Graphics Card, AMD Radeon HD 8970M, Released
HP SlateBook x2, a Detachable Tablet with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Green/Eco Blog
William and Kate's Offspring Will Soon Be Born at the London Aquarium
Penguins named after the royal couple are now busy incubating their eggs
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Hundreds Visit Penguin Exhibit That Houses Absolutely No Penguins
This April 25 Marks World Penguin Day
Laptops
Behold the HP Split x2 Two-in-One Detachable Windows 8 PC
This is the x86-based laptop released along with the Tegra 4 tablet
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
HP SlateBook x2, a Detachable Tablet with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Notion Ink Finally Reveals Specifications of Adam II Tablet
Food & Health
Eco-Friendly LED Lights Can Make People Go Blind, Researchers Say
Study details the health risks associated with LED lights
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Traffic Air Pollution May Impair Kidney Function, Specialists Say
Picture of the Day: Adorable Baby Orangutan Cuddles with Its Mum
Games
Game of Thrones Mod for Crusader Kings II Adds Essos, Free Cities, Slavers
The new content will be included after the launch of The Old Gods expansion
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Sims 3 Dragon Valley Has Trailer, Capitalizes on Game of Thrones Popularity
Weekend Reading: How to Squander The Hobbit and Command & Conquer
Burger King McRib Version Available for Limited Time
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
The fast food giant is rolling out the BK Rib burger
Oddiverse Blog
Green
Industrial Fisheries Force Seabirds to Change Their Diets
Specialists warn this can lead to several species falling off the biodiversity map
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Plastic Pollution Kills Sperm Whales, Conservationists Say
Watch: Facts About the Tapir That Everybody Must Know
Tablets
HP SlateBook x2, a Detachable Tablet with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
It measures 10.1 inches in diagonal and relies on NVIDIA's Tegra 4
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
10-Inch Tegra 4 Android Tablet Prepared by HP
Tablet Vendors Ask Display Makers to Try Not to Raise Prices
Google News
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What to Expect from Google's I/O 2013 Conference
There are plenty of updates and brand new products that the company could announce today
by Gabriela Vatu, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Google to Launch Music Streaming Service at I/O, Separate YouTube Service Later
What Would Make Google Glass Awesome
Games
Wolfenstein: The New Order Gets Story Description, Feature List
The new first-person shooter focuses on a variety of impressive areas
by Andrei Dobra, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Gamers Don’t Need Wolfenstein: New Order, Warren Spector Says
Wolfenstein: The New Order Revealed, Takes Place in Alternate 1960s
Oddiverse Blog
Trayvon Martin Shouts on 911 Tape Could Be Zimmerman's
George Zimmerman has pleaded not guilty, plans to prove self-defense
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
more on this topic
Trayvon Martin Shooting Anniversary Prompts Protests
Trayvon Martin Case: Zimmerman Reveals Recent Picture of the Victim
Homeland Security Freezes the Dwolla Accounts of Largest Bitcoin Exchange Mt. Gox
by Lucian Parfeni, May 15th, 2013
No one seems to know what is happening and the government isn't saying much
Security Blog
Television
“Kitchen Nightmares” Restaurant Owners Claim Facebook Rant Was Hackers’ Doing
Amy and Samy Bouzaglo of Amy’s Baking Company have major online meltdown
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
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Cee Lo Green Lands His Own Reality Show on TBS
Biggest Loser Couple Sam Poueu, Stephanie Anderson File for Divorce
Wireless
Nano Wireless Network Extender Unveiled by TRENDnet – Video
It increases the range of any wireless network without much hassle
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
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Four New D-Link Wireless Routers Up for Sale
ASUS Intros RP-N53, a Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender
Windows
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Microsoft Now Ready to Abandon the Service Pack
The company will focus on “continual updates” from now on
by Bogdan Popa, May 15th, 2013
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Microsoft Puts Things Straight: Windows 8.1 Is Not a Service Pack
Why Microsoft Is Talking About “Windows Blue Pricing”
Oddiverse Blog
Abercrombie & Fitch Clothes Given to the Homeless as Response to Anti-Fat Campaign
One YouTuber plans to change the face of the brand by clothing the homeless
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
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Drunk Student Left at Hospital with Note Asking for Help
USC Racial Profiling – Police Stop House Party, African American Students Cite Racism
Nature
Global Warming Makes the Earth's Geographic Poles Change Their Location
Researchers explain how global warming impacts on the poles' drifting patterns
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
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Gut Bacteria May Constitute a Treatment for Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Exotic Pear-Shaped Atom Nuclei May Hold Key to Matter-Antimatter Asymmetry
Zoe Saldana’s Weight “Unnecessarily” Revealed on Allure Cover
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
Actress is described as “115 pounds (52.1 kg) of grit and heartache”
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Health
Marijuana Users Are Better at Controlling Their Blood Sugar
Study sheds new light on the health benefits of smoking or ingesting marijuana
by Laura Sinpetru, May 15th, 2013
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The Run-off-the-Mill Toilet Is Cleaner Than a Woman's Handbag
Gut Bacteria May Constitute a Treatment for Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Oddiverse
Drunk Student Left at Hospital with Note Asking for Help
The Arizona State University student was found passed out in a wheelchair
by Raluca Anghel, May 15th, 2013
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Tennis Player Drowns After Diving from a Cliff in Oregon
Student Suspended for Instagramming Principal's Mug Shot
Google News
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Google to Launch Music Streaming Service at I/O, Separate YouTube Service Later
Google is entering the on-demand streaming market with a rather lackluster offering
by Lucian Parfeni, May 15th, 2013
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Google Searches for "KickassTorrents Proxy" Surge in the UK, "iTunes" Searches Stay Flat
Dropbox Acquires Mailbox, the Hot Email App Startup
Video
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Strongest Notebook Graphics Card, AMD Radeon HD 8970M, Released
It is, naturally, based on the Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture
by Sebastian Pop, May 15th, 2013
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Here Are the AMD Radeon HD 8970M Official Benchmarks
MSI GX70 Gaming Notebook, a Fusion of A10 AMD APUs and Neptune 8970M Graphics
Music, Film & TV Blog
Khloe Kardashian Gets Braces at 28 – Photo
Dr. Kevin B. Sands fits reality star with invisaligns for perfect pearly whites
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
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Chris Brown, Rihanna Get Into Nasty Twitter Feud
Photo of the Day: Robin Williams Wore Kim Kardashian’s MET Dress Better
Double Amputee Killed by Dogs in Vicious Attack in South Carolina [AP]
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
80-year-old Carlton Freeman has died after 4 dogs mauled him
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Music, Film & TV Blog
CNN Anchor Zoraida Sambolin Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis – Video
Sambolin has opted for a double mastectomy, talks Angelina Jolie’s decision to do the same
by Elena Gorgan, May 15th, 2013
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Brad Pitt Praises Angelina Jolie for Mastectomy Announcement: Absolutely Heroic
Model and Actress Angie Everhart Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer
Games
Shadowrun Returns Will Focus on Exploration and Experimentation
The game shows respect to old-school fans of the franchise
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 15th, 2013
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Bethesda Presents Three New Teaser Images, Promises Details Soon
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Launches on May 22 via Steam
Mobile Apps
Over 100 Million Smartphone Owners Use Camera360
The mobile app will soon become a multi-service provider
by Ionut Arghire, May 15th, 2013
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Sony Xperia ZR Promo Videos and Photo Gallery
Nokia Launches Man of Steel App for Lumia Handsets
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