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Mobile World
ICS-Based HTC Desire X Officially Introduced in India
The smartphone has been priced at Rs 19,799 (375 USD or 290 EUR)
by Cosmin Vasile, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
IFA 2012: HTC Desire X Hands-On
HTC Desire X Coming Soon to India
Security Blog
Bank of Queensland Phishing Scam: New Security Message
Victims are tricked into handing over their online banking credentials
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Security Researcher Finds XSS, Open Redirection Flaws in Adobe Website [Video]
Experts Warn Users to Beware of “Apple ID Cancelled” Phishing Scam
Linux
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Mandriva Foundation Is Now Known as OpenMandriva
And Mandriva Linux will be named... can you guess?!
by Marius Nestor, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Mageia 3 Alpha 2 Features GNOME 3.6
Parted Magic 2012_10_10 Comes with GParted 0.14.0
Linux
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Nvidia Unleashes New Linux Driver, Improves Ubuntu's Unity
A new Nvidia Beta driver for Linux can be downloaded from Softpedia
by Silviu Stahie, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Ubuntu 12.10 Has Privacy Features, Know Them
Download Evolution 3.6.1 Now
Technology Blog
Touchscreen Monitors with Transparent Stands Introduced by Acer
As counterintuitive as they are, touch-powered monitors are now a part of life
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Dell XPS 12 − a Strange Tablet/Notebook with a Flip Hinge
ASUS Taichi with Back-to-Back Displays Up for Pre-Order
New Sony Xperia X Concept Phone Emerges
by Ionut Arghire, October 15th, 2012
It packs a quad-core processor, 14MP photo snapper
Concept Phones
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Music, Film & TV Blog
Listen: Kanye West “White Dress” in Full
Much talked about track is finally out, will be on film OST
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Viral of the Day: Psy Does Lady Gaga, Beyonce Routines
Cher Lloyd Is an Amazing Friend in “Oath” Video
Security Blog
Fake DHL Express Tracking Notifications Bring “Good” News and Malware
A Bredo Trojan is cleverly hidden in an innocent-looking archive
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Fake ADP Benefit Services Emails Lead to Malware-Serving Websites
“People at Skype” Return, Send Out Malicious Password Notifications
Security Fixes and Improvements
Persistent XSS Flaws on TopCoder.com Allow Hackers to Lower Ranks of Members (Updated)
Three security researchers found vulnerabilities on the site of the programmer community
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Security Researcher Finds XSS, Open Redirection Flaws in Adobe Website [Video]
Researchers Identify Persistent XSS on CodeChef.com
Internet Life
Wikipedia Now Available for Free to 230 Million People on Their Phones
The site has signed another partnership with a carrier to offer free access
by Lucian Parfeni, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Google Adds a "Bacon Number" Calculator, for Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon (Easter Egg)
The 2012 Wiki Loves Monuments Is Underway and the Android App for It Is Here
Music, Film & TV Blog
Listen: Queen vs. Adam Lambert “Trespassing” (Benny Benassi Mix)
Mashup will certainly brighten up your day, especially if you’re a fan of either
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Adam Lambert Insures His Voice for $47 Million (€36.2 Million)
Adam Lambert Will Not Be Oppressed in “Never Close Our Eyes” Video
Makeup Artist Proposes Perfect Halloween Makeup: Spider Queen
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
Goldie Starling is teaching women how to dress up for Halloween with her tutorials
Make-up
Linux
Ubuntu 12.10 Has Privacy Features, Know Them
Users can familiarize themselves with the privacy features in Ubuntu 12.10
by Silviu Stahie, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Download Evolution 3.6.1 Now
FF Multi Converter 1.4.1 Has New ffmpeg Presets
Oddiverse Blog
Woman Complains About Deer Crossing the Street in Inconvenient Locations, on the Radio
Check out the reasons this woman gives for dubbing deer inconsiderate
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Where Is Chuck Norris – Unexpected Chuck Norris Joke
10 Bets You Will Always Win [Video]
Music, Film & TV Blog
Watch: Brad Pitt for Chanel No. 5, First Ad
Firs 30-second clip, “There You Are,” premieres online
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Behind the Scenes of Britney Spears’ Fantasy Twist Ad
Nicole Scherzinger Reveals Pussycat Dolls Secret: They Never Sang
Play Station
PlayStation Store Redesign Out on October 17 in Europe, October 26 in U.S.
A new look will be revealed for the online marketplace soon
by Andrei Dobra, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Joe Danger 2: The Movie Out on PSN Tomorrow, Comes with Extra Content
Assassin’s Creed 3 Season Pass Gets Detailed, Features Evil George Washington
Oddiverse Blog
Couple Wins $8.2M at Megabucks Lottery, Wish to Buy Snowblower
The pair dream of home appliances as they bank millions at the Tri-State Megabucks lottery
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Girl's Family Wins the Lottery Every Time She Gives Birth
Jessica Ridgeway: News of Three Other Abduction Attempts in the Area Surfaces
Nikon Releases an Android Camera, Coolpix S800c
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
It is available in India so far, for Rs 20,950 / $395 / 305 Euro
Technology Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
First Look at “Evil Dead” Remake – Photo
First footage premieres at Comic-Con in New York, gets fans psyched
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
New “Paranormal Activity 4” Trailer: Creepy Robbie Is Creepy
Teaser Trailer for Rob Zombie’s “The Lords of Salem” Drops
Space
Moon Water Formed on the Spot by Solar Wind, Scientists Find
Indicating that there is water on all other planetary bodies in the Solar System
by Lucian Parfeni, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
We May Soon Use Elevators to Get to the Moon
The Moon Was Inhabited 200,000 Years Ago
Mobile Apps
Nokia Nearby Beta Graduates, Now Available in Nokia Store
It can be installed on 50 different Series 40 phone models
by Ionut Arghire, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Nokia Lumia 920T Leaks in China
Nokia’s Patented Tablet Designs Could Be Windows 8-Based
Technology Blog
2GB Radeon HD 7750 Graphics Card Launched by MSI
At least we know that this board won't be banned from the EU
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
6GB Dual-GPU Radeon HD 7990 Graphics Card Launched by VTX3D
AMD Sea Islands GPUs to Bring Half the Promised Performance Increase
Oddiverse
20-Year-Old Girl Denied Waitress Position for Being Too Fat
The Tilted Kilt in California didn't hire her because she didn't fit in the uniform skirt
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Half-Ton Woman Confessed to Murder, But Couldn’t Even Move Her Arms
Mother Who Superglued Daughter's Hands to Wall Sentenced to 99 Years
Worker Cooked to Death in Seafood Plant
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
The employee was found in the "steamer machine," in a plant owned by Bumble Bee Foods
Oddiverse
Space
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Exoplanet with Four Suns Found
The planet was discovered by amateur astronomers and is the first of its kind
by Lucian Parfeni, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Newly-Found Super-Earth May Support Life
Alien World Confirmed to Be Disintegrating
Mobile World
Rugged Samsung GALAXY Rugby LTE Coming to Bell on November 1
The smartphone is said to pack PTT (push-to-talk) capabilities
by Cosmin Vasile, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Samsung GALAXY Rugby Officially Introduced in Canada
Samsung GALAXY S II HD LTE Goes Live at SaskTel for $129.99 CAD on Contract
Handhelds
Verizon Launches Galaxy S III in Amber Brown and Black
Both featuring the same specs and price tag as the original
by Ionut Arghire, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Samsung Details Camera Enhancements for Galaxy S III
Galaxy S III Will Be $100 Cheaper at Best Buy This Sunday
Laptops
Ultrabooks and Apple's MacBook Air Turn Green, Permanently
Buyers and repairmen alike can breathe a sigh of relief
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Dell XPS 12 − a Strange Tablet/Notebook with a Flip Hinge
Surprisingly, Acer's Ultrabooks Aren't Ludicrously Priced
Google News
EU to Ask Google to Revert Controversial Privacy Policy Changes
While Microsoft makes the same changes without anyone noticing
by Lucian Parfeni, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
This Is Why Apple Won't Be Suing Google Any Time Soon
Norway's Pirates Can Roam the BitTorrent Seas Freely and Quasi-Legally
World’s Fastest Pram Rigged to Reach 30mph
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
You will be amazed how far and how fast a motorized pram can go
Oddiverse Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
Enrique Iglesias Teases “Finally Found You” Video
Preview clip shows Enrique clubbing, making out with gorgeous blonde
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Listen: Ke$ha “Die Young” in Full
Watch: Lana Del Rey “Blue Velvet” Fashion Film for H&M
Systems
CyberPowerPC and ASUS Announce Gaming PCs with Windows 8
They will ship as soon as Microsoft gives the go sign to the OS
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Origin PC Ships NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti with Assassin's Creed III
Razer Asks Consumers If They Want a Gamepad Tablet (Video)
Security Blog
27,000 Attacks from Abroad Hit China in 2012, US Responsible for 24% of Them
A total of 7.8 million computers were affected by cyberattacks in the first half of 2012
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
China Says Accusations Against Huawei and ZTE Are Groundless
Israel and China Blamed for Attacks on Iranian Oil Company
Security Blog
Cybercriminals Update the eBay Logo in Their Phishing Scams
In case you see the old one, you're probably on a malicious website
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Experts Warn Users to Beware of “Apple ID Cancelled” Phishing Scam
Trend Micro Launches “Custom Defense,” APT Protection and Analysis Solution
Rumours about mobile phones
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Nokia Lumia 9xx Coming to Verizon with 12MP PureView Camera
The smartphone will be available for as low as $150 USD on contract
by Cosmin Vasile, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Verizon Rumored to Get a Lumia 9xx Flavor After All
Wireless Charging Will Go Mainstream Soon, WPC Believes
Girl Is Spat On, Made to Kiss Classmate's Feet in Bullying Incident
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
The girl is slapped and forced to kneel, and beg for forgiveness
Oddiverse Blog
Technology Blog
Amazon to Buy Mobile Chip Business from Texas Instruments
Since the latter is backing out of the market, it needn't scrap all its resources
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Amazon Kindle DX E-Reader Is Selling No More
A Few Drawbacks of Kindle Paperwhite You Might Not Know
Internet Life
Amazon Customers to Get Refunds After eBook Price Fixing Lawsuit
Amazon has notified its customers that they may be getting a refund on some titles
by Lucian Parfeni, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
What "Open" Means When It Comes to Android, Google's Definition
Amazon's Response to the Nexus 7 and the 7-Inch iPad Lands in Two Weeks
Rumours about mobile phones
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Alleged Sony Nexus Smartphone Emerges Online
The handset could be a rebranded existing Xperia model
by Ionut Arghire, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
LG’s Google Phone Almost Confirmed as Nexus 4
LG Nexus Gets Reviewed Before Launch
Game reviews
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Dishonored Review (PC)
Can this all-new stealth game succeed in the genre or does it stumble?
by Andrei Dobra, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Prototype 2 Review (PC)
Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Review (PC)
Music, Film & TV Blog
New “Carrie” Poster, First Teaser Released
As Chloe Moretz promised, it will be different than Brian De Palma’s original
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Red Band Trailer for “Movie 43” Is Offensive, Hilarious
First Official Look at “Carrie” Remake: Check Out All That Blood!
ASUS Vivo Tab RT Up for Pre-Order Now
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
Microsoft's licensing fee for Windows 8 rears its ugly head
Tablets
Science Blog
Curiosity Gets a Close Shot of the Piece of Plastic It Lost, Prepping for the Second Scoop
Curiosity is not done testing its sand scooper and chemical analysis instruments
by Lucian Parfeni, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Caltech to Continue Managing JPL for Another 5 Years
First Science Site for Curiosity Revealed
Virus alerts
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miniFlame: Flame Module Turns Out to Be Standalone Malware
This further strengthens the theory that Gauss and Flame are connected
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Flame Has at Least Three More Brothers, Experts Found
Researchers Unable to Link Mysterious Wiper Malware to Flame
Celebrity News
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Tom Cruise Wants Out of Scientology to Get Back with Katie Holmes
Actor is reportedly “reconsidering his links” with the Church after divorce
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Paul Thomas Anderson on “The Master”: Writing, Directing and Scientology
Nicole Kidman on Katie Holmes’ Divorce: I Never Spoke to Her
Celebrity News
Brad Pitt Says America’s War on Drugs Is an “Incredible Failure”
He’s no longer doing drugs but he knows a lot about them, actor admits
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Brad Pitt Is Chameleonic, Talkative with Interview Magazine
Chelsea Handler Goes Off on Angelina Jolie: She’s Kinda Evil
Incidents
New Zealand Work and Income Internet Kiosks Expose Agency's Internal Networks
Officials admitted that serious mistakes were made
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Security Researcher Finds XSS, Open Redirection Flaws in Adobe Website [Video]
Hackers Steal $400,000 from City of Burlington Accounts in Just One Night
Acer's Overpriced Yet Minimalistic All-in-Ones with Transparent Stands
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
They will be available this month for $1000 / 1000 Euro or more
Systems
Television
Lindsay Lohan to Do Tell-All Interview with Barbara Walters
Segment will air next month to coincide with the premiere of “Liz & Dick”
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
I Would Have Strangled Nicki Minaj to Death Had I Been Mariah Carey, Says Stevie Nicks
Mariah Carey Tells Barbara Walters Nicki Minaj Threatened to Shoot Her
Operators
EE to Complete T-Mobile and Orange Stores Rebranding in October
All stores will sport the EE logo by the end of this month
by Ionut Arghire, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
EE Shows 4G LTE Speed Tests on HTC One XL
Carrier Exclusives Could Mean the Death of Nokia Lumia 920
Games
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Season Pass Leaked
Four DLC map pack will be released for the upcoming shooter, apparently
by Andrei Dobra, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
60 FPS Proves Engine Quality for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
Double XP Weekend for Pre-Ordered Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
iPhone
Google Maps for iOS 6 Screenshots Leaked
A new set of pictures proves that Google is indeed working on an iOS maps app
by Bogdan Popa, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Survey Says iOS 6 Customers Are Satisfied with Apple Maps
Taiwan Urges Apple to Blur Images of Radar Facility in Maps Application
Oddiverse Blog
Where Is Chuck Norris – Unexpected Chuck Norris Joke
Check out what happens when you type these four words in the Google search bar
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Watch: Felix Baumgartner's Stratos Jump in Lego
15 Quirky and Innovative USB Flash Drive Ideas
KDE Announces Plasma Active Three, Promises More Speed
by Silviu Stahie, October 15th, 2012
It features a new file browser and numerous speed improvements
Open Source Software
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Mobile OS
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Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Rolls Out on Galaxy S III Once Again
It is now available in Sweden, more countries to receive it soon
by Ionut Arghire, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
AT&T’s Galaxy S III Available for Only $139.99 Now
Samsung Details Camera Enhancements for Galaxy S III
Security Blog
NullCrew Claims to Have Hacked World Health Organization Again
The usernames and passwords of 10 users have been published online
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Hackers Claim to Have Breached Site of Orange UK, Leak User Details (Updated)
Hackers Attract Attention of Cambridge University by Leaking over 4,000 Accounts
Music, Film & TV Blog
Taylor Momsen Shocks Again with “The Words” Poetry Video
19-year-old singer bares it all in short clip, grabs headlines once more
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Pink Releases Amazing Video for “Try”
Nicole Scherzinger Reveals Pussycat Dolls Secret: They Never Sang
Technology Blog
Amazon Kindle DX E-Reader Is Selling No More
The 9.7-inch electronic device is no longer sold by Amazon
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Amazon: We Make No Money Off Kindle Fire Tablets and E-Readers
Leaked Intel Slide Reveals Xeon E5-2600 V2 Ivy Bridge-EP Processors
Mobile OS
Intel-Based Orange San Diego Receiving Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Update
The update is about 270MB in size and is rolled out OTA (over the air)
by Cosmin Vasile, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Affordable Vodafone Smart II Android Phone Goes on Sale in the UK
Verizon’s LTE Network in 27 New Markets on April 19th
Microsoft to Receive “Record” Fine for Breaking Competition Rules
by Bogdan Popa, October 15th, 2012
The European Commission may issue a multi-billion Euro fine
General Business
Science Blog
NASA Finds “Cookie Monster” Crater on Mercury
The image was acquired during the Messenger mission
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Sulfur Discovered in Craters on the Surface of Mercury
Mercury's Surface Looks a Lot Like That of Rare Meteorites
Security Blog
Tools Like Havij Turn Hacking Into Child’s Play [Video]
A researcher shows that, with a little help, even his 3-year-old can hack a site
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Security App of the Week: App Advisor for Facebook
Online Identity Risk Calculator
Mac
Apple’s Upcoming iMac to Sport a Thinner Design
An alleged photo of its internal circuitry also emerged
by Ionut Arghire, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Petition Asks Apple to Refresh the iMac Already
Apple Short on 27-Inch iMacs
Oddiverse
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Mother Who Superglued Daughter's Hands to Wall Sentenced to 99 Years
Her child was hospitalized for internal bleeding, a fractured rib, bruises and bite marks
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Anti-Bullying Legal Motion Put Forward, in Response to Amanda Todd's Suicide
Jessica Ridgeway: News of Three Other Abduction Attempts in the Area Surfaces
Tools & Applications
Skype, the Record Holder: 45 Million Users Online at the Same Time
Microsoft’s VoIP app reached a new peak of 45,4 million concurrent users
by Bogdan Popa, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Skype in Metro Clothes Shows Up in Windows 8
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer Receives Bonus of $620,000 (€481,000)
Santander Bank UK Stores Credit Card Numbers in Cookies, Researcher Finds
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
Other sensitive information is also exposed in the same manner
Security Fixes and Improvements
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Science Blog
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Two Americans Win Nobel Prize in Economics for "Stable Allocation" Theory
The two worked separately, but now share the award since they focused on the same topic
by Lucian Parfeni, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Noble Prize for Medicine Awarded to UK's Gurdon and Japan's Yamanaka for Stem Cell Research
White Dwarfs Produce Gravitational Waves
Technology Blog
Raspberry Pi Model B, a Mini PC with Double the Memory at No Extra Price
The upgrades have no bearing on the very low price tag of $35 / 27-35 Euro
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Raspberry Pi Can Now Be Overclocked 50% Without Risk
Project Launcher Website Kickstarter Cracks Down on Users
Music, Film & TV Blog
Second Female “Expendables” Movie in the Works, “ExpendaBelles”
“Legally Blonde” writers are working on new project based on Stallone’s hit
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Hulk Hogan Wants on “The Expendables 3”
“Battlestar Galactica’s” Katee Sackhoff Confirmed for Female “Expendables” Film
Space
Here Are All the Records Baumgartner Broke in His Supersonic Jump
The numbers are unofficial, but they should be fairly accurate
by Lucian Parfeni, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Felix Baumgartner Jumped from 39 KM Going Supersonic in Freefall
Supersonic Man’s Record Freefall Will Be Streamed Live on YouTube
Music, Film & TV Blog
Adam Lambert Insures His Voice for $47 Million (€36.2 Million)
Singer has reportedly taken extra steps to prepare for the worst
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Adam Lambert as Judge on American Idol
Adam Lambert Will Not Be Oppressed in “Never Close Our Eyes” Video
Getting Social: Microsoft Creates Facebook and Twitter Accounts for the Surface Tablet
by Bogdan Popa, October 15th, 2012
The company is getting ready for the launch with two new social accounts
General Business
Games
First Sleeping Dogs Story DLC Out on October 30
Nightmare in North Point brings zombies and vampires this Halloween
by Andrei Dobra, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Sleeping Dogs Demo Now Available for Download on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360
Sleeping Dogs Gets DLC Trailer
Handhelds
Windows Phone 8-Based Huawei Ascend W1 Emerges in New Photos
The handset sports low- to mid-level hardware specifications
by Ionut Arghire, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Microsoft Rumored to Partner with Huawei for Surface Phone
Windows Phone Is Moving Closer to Becoming 3rd Mobile OS
Celebrity News
Taryn Manning Arrested for Beating Up Makeup Artist
Attorney for the “8 Mile” star says the incident has been blown out of proportion
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Linda Hogan Arrested for DUI
Jason Russell of KONY 2012 Talks Public Meltdown with Oprah
Technology Blog
Robotic Wheelchair Makes Short Work of Uneven Surfaces (Video)
Sensors and advanced software let it automatically adjust and move about
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Robot Cop Pitfalls: How to Make It Intimidating but Not Too Scary for 3-Year-Olds
Toyota Developes Human Support Robot for Elderly and Disabled People
Television
“The Walking Dead” Season 3: Exec Producer Robert Kirkman Spills the Beans
Kirkman explains time lapse, the lack of need to change pace in new interview
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Colton Haynes Won’t Return to “Teen Wolf” Season 3
Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey American Idol Fight – Full Video
Slackel Linux 14.0 Is Based on Slackware 14.0
by Silviu Stahie, October 15th, 2012
The latest version of Slackel can be downloaded from Softpedia
Linux Distributions
Oddiverse Blog
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Watch: Felix Baumgartner's Stratos Jump in Lego
Check out this elaborate and creative rendition of Baumgartner's epic freefall
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
You Need to Toughen Up a Bit – Sister Gives Little Boy a Scolding for Spitting
Man Survives Free Fall from a 4,000 Foot (1219 Meter) Cliff
Security Fixes and Improvements
Security Researcher Finds XSS, Open Redirection Flaws in Adobe Website [Video]
The expert has published a proof-of-concept video to demonstrate his findings
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Symantec Fixes XSS Flaws on Three Subdomains After Being Alerted by Researcher
Hacker Accuses Firm of Failing to Secure Sites of Professional Indian Cricket Players
Technology Blog
Tablets Based on AMD Hondo Z-60 APU Set for Mid-November 2012
The number of designs will supposedly be considerable
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
AMD Vishera FX-8350 8-Core CPU Bundled with Watercooler, Unboxed and Benchmarked
Sony Vaio Duo 11, an Ultrabook-Tablet with a Peculiar Surf Slider Mechanism
Zune
Windows 7 Users Won’t Get Xbox Music
Instead, they have to stick to the old Zune client
by Bogdan Popa, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Microsoft Builds Factory to Produce Surface Tablets – Report
Xbox Music: Free Music for Windows 8 Users
Oddiverse Blog
You Need to Toughen Up a Bit – Sister Gives Little Boy a Scolding for Spitting
Watch how a little girl urges her three-year-old brother to reflect on his behavior
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Jessica Ridgeway: News of Three Other Abduction Attempts in the Area Surfaces
Baby's First Baby: Artist Creates Pregnant Baby Doll, Complete with Fetus
Sprint and SoftBank Confirm Approved Acquisition
by Ionut Arghire, October 15th, 2012
SoftBank will own 70 percent of Sprint when the deal is closed
Operators
Security Blog
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Hackers Steal $400,000 from City of Burlington Accounts in Just One Night
Authorities have launched an investigation into the matter
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Northwest Florida State College Hacked, Details of 280,000 Individuals Exposed
Experts: Banks Should Review Authentication Procedures to Prevent Trojan Attacks
Video
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High-End Graphics Cards Could Die Out Because of the EU
AMD is concerned that it might not be allowed to sell its next cards in Europe
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
French Company Presents 256-Core, 28 nm Processor
AMD Vishera FX-8350 8-Core CPU Bundled with Watercooler, Unboxed and Benchmarked
Advisories
FBI Warns Android Users to Beware of Loozfon and FinFisher Malware
The Internet Crime Complaint Center offers some advice on how smartphones can be protected
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Government Spying Tool Servers Found in US, Australia and Other Countries
Loozfon Android Malware Steals Contact Details from Female Users
Mobile Games
Rovio’s Angry Birds Star Wars Hits Windows Phone on November 8
The game will be available on multiple platforms, including iOS and Android
by Cosmin Vasile, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Angry Birds Space for Android Update Brings 20 New Fiery Levels
Angry Birds Seasons Receives “Back to School” Update
Oddiverse
Anti-Bullying Legal Motion Put Forward, in Response to Amanda Todd's Suicide
Lawmakers in Canada are discussing a national bullying prevention strategy
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Police Brutality: Two Officers Violently Assault Man in Brooklyn Synagogue
Girl Is Spat On, Made to Kiss Classmate's Feet in Bullying Incident
Apple Dumps Samsung, Asks TSMC to Make Its Next Processors
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
We can only assume that the first two companies will be at war for a long time
CPU
Hacking News
OpDutchPirateBay: Anonymous Hackers Say Attacking ISPs Is a Mistake [Video]
Initially, hacktivists were urged to target the systems of providers
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Anonymous Takes Aim at Swedish Government Sites After Raid on PQR [Video]
HITB2012KUL Agenda: John Draper, Mikko Hypponen, Charlie Miller and Many Others
General Business
Microsoft Builds Factory to Produce Surface Tablets – Report
The company reportedly built a factory in China to make the upcoming Surface
by Bogdan Popa, October 15th, 2012
more on this topic
Acer CEO Badmouths Microsoft, Says It Could Kill Everyone
Ten, Nine, Eight, Eight: Microsoft Launches First Official Windows 8 Commercial
Celebrity News
Colin Farrell Gets Real with Details: Booze, Life, Love, Keeping It Real
Actor promotes “Seven Psychopaths,” gives amazing insight into his life
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
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Here Comes Honey Boo Boo: A Dramatic Reading by Christopher Walken, Colin Farrell and Sam Rockwell
Len Wiseman Attached to “The Mummy” Remake for 2014
Games
Metro: Last Light Multiplayer Put on Hold As Dev Focuses on Story
4A Games has decided to unite its teams and work on the single-player campaign
by Andrei Dobra, October 15th, 2012
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THQ Is Ready to Capitalize on Metro: Last Light Launch
Metro: Last Light Enter the Metro Short Film Gets Behind-the-Scenes Video
Security Blog
Anonymous Promotes Operation Jubilee by Defacing Police Websites [Video]
policespecials.com and policeuk.com have been hacked
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
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Hackers Claim to Have “Trolled” Oprah Winfrey, Hacked Website
US Government Officials Say Iran Is Responsible for Attacks on Saudi Aramco
Jessica Ridgeway: News of Three Other Abduction Attempts in the Area Surfaces
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
Police trace the predator that dismembered the 10-year-old to the small Colorado community
Oddiverse
Xbox
Xbox Music: Free Music for Windows 8 Users
The Xbox Music service will be launched on Windows 8 platforms on October 26
by Bogdan Popa, October 15th, 2012
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Ten, Nine, Eight, Eight: Microsoft Launches First Official Windows 8 Commercial
The 60-Second Microsoft Roundup: Patch Tuesday, Windows 8 Prices and More
Celebrity News
Vinnie Jones Caught Cheating on Wife with Russian Singer Lama Safonova
Actor issues statement to say he’s been “set up,” incriminatory photos are deceiving
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
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Taylor Swift Makes Out with Patrick Schwarzenegger at Party
Karrueche Tran Dumps Chris Brown, He’s Officially Back with Rihanna
Security Blog
Iran Denies Launching Cyberattacks Against RasGas and Saudi Aramco
The country is prepared to offer its support in finding the sources of the attacks
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
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Oil Company Saudi Aramco Hacked, Sensitive Information Possibly Stolen
US Government Officials Say Iran Is Responsible for Attacks on Saudi Aramco
Space
An Uncontrollable Spin While Supersonic Threatened Felix Baumgartner's Jump and Life
The jump didn't go smooth from start to finish, but he got down safely in the end
by Lucian Parfeni, October 15th, 2012
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Felix Baumgartner Jumped from 39 KM Going Supersonic in Freefall
Supersonic Man’s Record Freefall Will Be Streamed Live on YouTube
General Business
Acer CEO Badmouths Microsoft, Says It Could Kill Everyone
Acer official criticizes Microsoft for building its own hardware
by Bogdan Popa, October 15th, 2012
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Ten, Nine, Eight, Eight: Microsoft Launches First Official Windows 8 Commercial
Dell to Stick to Windows 7 After Windows 8 Debut
Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 Arriving in Germany on November 1
by Cosmin Vasile, October 15th, 2012
Both smartphones will be available from various authorized resellers
Mobile World
Hacking News
Hackers Claim to Have “Trolled” Oprah Winfrey, Hacked Website
Goatse Security have leaked database details from the site
by Eduard Kovacs, October 15th, 2012
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5,000 Sites Defaced by Bangladesh Cyber Army to Protest Against Indian Border Force
Portland Road Sign Hacked: Warning, Zombies Ahead
Technology Blog
hot
AMD Vishera FX-8350 8-Core CPU Bundled with Watercooler, Unboxed and Benchmarked
The user got the chip at AMD’s Fan Day convention in Austin, US
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
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4- to 8-Core AMD FX-Vishera CPUs Listed, Launch on October 23
AMD FX Vishera Only 9% Faster than Bulldozer FX-8150, Benchmarks Show
Oddiverse
hot
Elizabeth Marriott: Search for Missing Student's Body Called Off, Suspect Arrested
An arraignment hearing was set for today, for Marriott's former workmate Seth Mazzaglia
by Raluca Anghel, October 15th, 2012
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Girl Is Spat On, Made to Kiss Classmate's Feet in Bullying Incident
Amanda Todd: Teenager Commits Suicide After Asking Bullies to Leave Her Be on YouTube
Xbox
Xbox Music Rolls Out Today, October 15, on Xbox 360
The long-awaited music streaming service is now available
by Andrei Dobra, October 15th, 2012
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Dance Central 3 Demo Out Now on Xbox Live
Rock Band Sale Offers 1,100 Songs for 50% Price Cut
Mobile OS
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LG Confirms Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update for Several Smartphones
The Optimus G, Optimus Vu II and Optimus LTE II are included on the list
by Cosmin Vasile, October 15th, 2012
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Android 4.2 New Features Leak: Nexus Program, Customization Center and More
Android 4.2 Already Loaded on Galaxy Nexus, New Motorola Devices
Linux Kernel 3.7 RC1 Brings Full ARM Support, Download Now
by Silviu Stahie, October 15th, 2012
The latest version of Linux kernel can be downloaded from Softpedia
Open Source Software
iPad
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Apple iPad mini Prices Reportedly Leaked
The starting price for an iPad mini is apparently set at $320 (€249)
by Bogdan Popa, October 15th, 2012
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iPad mini Event to Focus on iBooks [Report]
iPad mini Accessories Are Boxed and Ready to Go [Analyst]
Mobile OS
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Soak Test for Wi-Fi Motorola XOOM Now Live
The final version might hit tablets within the next few weeks
by Cosmin Vasile, October 15th, 2012
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CyanogenMod 10 Nightly Releases Available for HTC One XL, One S and EVO 4G LTE
CyanogenMod 10 M2 Builds Now Available for Download
Celebrity News
Russell Crowe Splits from Wife of 9 Years Danielle Spencer
Unconfirmed report says the split was amicable, but she might have cheated on him
by Elena Gorgan, October 15th, 2012
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Demi Moore Is Still Super Riled About Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis
Kanye West Raps About Marrying Kim Kardashian on Leaked “White Dress”
CPU
Intel's Affordable CPUs, Celeron, Will Be Upgraded to Ivy Bridge in January 2013
The processors will have two cores and TDPs as low as 35W
by Sebastian Pop, October 15th, 2012
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CyberPowerPC Reveals New Gaming Notebook, Fang Taipan
30% of AMD's Workers Getting Fired, Announcement Next Week
Windows
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Ten, Nine, Eight, Eight: Microsoft Launches First Official Windows 8 Commercial
Microsoft releases a preview of its upcoming marketing campaign
by Bogdan Popa, October 15th, 2012
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The 60-Second Microsoft Roundup: Patch Tuesday, Windows 8 Prices and More
Windows 8 Secrets: Incremental Backup with File History
Windows Phone 8 Comes Pre-Loaded with Xbox Music
by Ionut Arghire, October 15th, 2012
Windows Phone 7.x devices won’t receive access to the service
Mobile OS
Mobile World
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Sony C660X “Yuga” Spotted Again, Reveals 1080p Display
It is expected to ship with Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean platform
by Cosmin Vasile, October 15th, 2012
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Sony Preps New, Affordable Xperia Phones for 2013
Specs of Sony’s C650X “Odin” Flagship Phone Emerge
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