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Technology Blog
ASUS Launches High-Quality Custom AMD Radeon HD 7770 Video Card
This one comes with an improved DirectCU cooling system and high-quality PCB components
by Constantin Murariu, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Iiyama Presents 27” FullHD VA Panel 24-Bit WLED ECO Professional Monitor – Part 1
Haswell-EP Is LGA2011 but It’s Likely Completely Incompatible
Mobile World
Nokia 808 PureView Gets Launched in South Africa
The smartphone is available from major carrier Vodacom
by Cosmin Vasile, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Nokia 808 PureView Up for Pre-Order in India for 580 USD (460 EUR)
Nokia Belle Phones Get Minor “Upload to SkyDrive” Software Update
Games
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Home Consoles Are Not Powerful Enough for Total War: Rome 2
Developers can create a simple way of porting the control scheme
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
SEGA Confirms HD Remake for NiGHTS into Dreams
Large Scale and Detail Are Both Important for Total War: Rome 2
Mobile World
HTC One S Arriving at Telstra on July 17
The smartphone will be available for free on select plans
by Cosmin Vasile, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Telstra Intros LG Optimus L3 on Prepaid
HTC One S and One V Finally Arrives at Optus Australia
Windows software reviews
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Panda Cloud Antivirus 2.0 Review
Adds behavior analysis to the free edition, integrates firewall in Pro
by Ionut Ilascu, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Secunia PSI 3.0 Review
Emsisoft Anti-Malware 6.5 Review
Mega Man and Pac-Man Not Coming to Xbox 360 Street Fighter x Tekken
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 16th, 2012
The developers never planned to make them available
Xbox
Yahoo News
Marissa Mayer, One of Google's First Employees, Becomes Yahoo CEO
Marissa Mayer, One of Google's First Employees, Becomes Yahoo CEO
by Lucian Parfeni, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Google Celebrates the Equinox with Two Marimekko Designed Doodles
One Kid's Doodle Will End Up on the Google Homepage This Year as Well
Mobile World
Zen Mobile Launches ICS-Based UltraTab A100 Tablet in India
The slate is available for purchase for Rs 6,199 (110 USD or 90 EUR)
by Cosmin Vasile, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Dual-SIM ID-918 Android Phone Goes on Sale in India via Idea Cellular
Android 4.0.4 ICS Now Available for Xperia Pro, Arc S, Neo V and Ray
The Office System
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Office 2013 Now Official, Customer Preview Available for Download
The app arrives with new interface, cloud integration
by Ionut Arghire, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Agave Apps for Office 2013 Get Detailed
Microsoft Unveils Plans and Pricing for Office 365 for Education
Diets
Kate Upton Responds to “Fat” Criticism
Health is her top priority, she says in very polite statement
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Lisa Lampanelli Unveils Drastic Weight Loss – Video
Juice Cleanses Are Terribly Dangerous, Completely Unnecessary
Games
Ubisoft Made The Hip Hop Dance Experience Coming to Wii and Xbox 360
Includes Run-DMC, Nicki Minaj, TLC, Amerie, Drake and Kid Cudi
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Assassin’s Creed 3 for PC Will Arrive before Christmas, Ubisoft Says
NPD Group: Industry Loses a Third of Revenue, LEGO Batman 2 Leads Sales
New Situations App for Nokia Devices Now Available
by Ionut Arghire, July 16th, 2012
It can turn Nokia Belle smartphones into reliable companions for users
Mobile Apps
Games
David Jaffe Says Publishers Need to Explore Social and Mobile Gaming
Companies have more opportunities to secure resources
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
God of War Thrives on Simple Yet Varied Combat Mechanics
God of War: Ascension Leverages Engine to Create Specific Art Style
Music, Film & TV Blog
Listen: No Doubt “Settle Down”
Fresh track off upcoming album comes out online, is getting fans all hyped
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Azealia Banks “Fantasea” Mixtape – Free Download Here
No Doubt Offers Sneak Peek of “Settle Down” Video
Google News
Google Chrome Now Blocks Extensions from Outside of the Web Store
Users have to install these external extensions manually
by Lucian Parfeni, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Firefox 14 for Android Is a Complete Reboot
Google Chrome for iOS Is Slick, Smooth and Slow, Handicapped by Apple
Microbiology/Genetics
Possible Biomarkers for Autism Discovered
Having access to such a diagnostics tool is extremely important
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Fever During Pregnancy May Lead to Autism in Children
Fungicide Exposure Causes Significant Damage in Rats
Music, Film & TV Blog
Comic-Con 2012: Kristen Stewart Takes On a Mountain Lion in New Video
Audiences at film festival in San Diego get a fresh taste of the vampire movie
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Comic-Con 2012: “Godzilla” Gets Teaser Trailer, Poster
Comic-Con 2012: Guillermo del Toro Talks “Pacific Rim”
SkyDrive App Listing in Windows Store Links to the Desktop Software
by Ionut Arghire, July 16th, 2012
Microsoft has updated the Win32 flavor of the app last week
Windows Live
Music, Film & TV Blog
Comic-Con 2012: Robert Downey Jr. Intros “Iron Man 3” Video
Star of the franchise also talks about coming back for a fourth installment
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Comic-Con 2012: Karl Urban Presents “Star Trek 2” Footage
Comic-Con 2012: “Breaking Dawn Part 2” Takes Over
Security, Surveillance & Survival
Lasers Keep Lockheed Martin Drone Airborne for 48 Hours
It might have even been able to keep going for ever end ever
by Sebastian Pop, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Samarai: Surveilance Drones the Size of Maple Seeds
Spy Hawk Remote Controlled Plane Is Always Watching
Celebrity News
Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher Back in Counseling to Save Marriage
New report says the two are still trying to work out their differences, stay together
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Make Great Looking, Cute Couple
Joe Manganiello Denies Dating Demi Moore
4G
Sprint Lights Up Its 4G LTE Network in 15 Cities
The carrier already launched several 4G LTE devices
by Cosmin Vasile, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Sprint's HTC EVO 4G LTE Arrives in User’s Hands
Sprint Rolls Out Maintenance Update for Motorola PHOTON 4G
Technology Blog
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Plextor’s Special “Ninja-256” Edition SSD Pictured
The new toy comes in a very cool red case and is just 7 millimeters thin
by Constantin Murariu, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
BMW Presents Key-Shaped USB Flash Drives
MiniX TV Box H24, Linux Competition for AppleTV and Nexus Q
Nokia Lumia 800 Bundle Down to $599 at Microsoft Store
by Ionut Arghire, July 16th, 2012
The handset comes SIM-free and unlocked at only $170
Handhelds
Music, Film & TV Blog
Comic-Con 2012: Marvel Announces New Projects, Names “Thor,” “Captain America” Sequels
“Guardians of the Galaxy” is coming in 2014, as is “Captain America”
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
“The Dark Knight Rises” Set for $150 Million (€119.1 Million) Opening
First Official Look at “Iron Man 3”
Internet Life
Petition to Pardon Pirate Bay’s Peter Sunde Has Almost 100,000 Signatures
People all of the world care as much as to sign the online petition
by Lucian Parfeni, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
As New Pirate Bay IP Is Blocked, the Site Has Hundreds More in Reserve
KickAssTorrents to Be Blocked in Italy
Technology Blog
TRENDnet Launches World's Smallest Powerline Networking Adapter
With a speed of 500 Mbps, it has a price of $109.99 / €90.32
by Sebastian Pop, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
TRENDnet's Three New PoE+ Internet Switches (Video)
Western Digital Enters Wireless Router Business
Science Blog
ESA Hands Over New Weather Satellite to EUMETSAT
MSG-3 has been delivered to its established-upon orbital position
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
European Weather Satellite Constellation to Debut in 2017
MSG-3 Satellite Ready to Launch This Summer
Science Blog
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Second Specimen of a Rare Breed of Dead Stars Found
The object appears to be a hybrid between two different types of stars
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Exoplanets Orbiting Neutron Stars May Support Life
Mysterious Black Hole Observed in the Galaxy M83
Unhappy Employee Hacks Former Company, Threatens Boss with Axe
by Eduard Kovacs, July 16th, 2012
The owner of an Australian ISP witnessed the fury of 29-year-old Bryce Kingsley Quilley
Security Blog
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Research & Tech
California Hosts Conference on Wildlife Preservation
2012 brings us the first ever North American Congress for Conservation Biology
by Laura Sinpetru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Panda Awareness Week Makes 108 Such Bears Take Over London [VIDEO]
Climate Change Pushes Snow Leopards Close to Extinction
Virus alerts
Scareware Leverages Reputation of Industrial Espionage Malware
The scammers don’t know what Medre is or how to remove it
by Eduard Kovacs, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Industrial Espionage: Chinese Malware Steals Tens of Thousands of AutoCAD Files
Security Brief: Trojans, Piracy, Money and Suspicious Hacks
Technology Blog
hot
Scattered Light Camera Sees Around Corners and Through Objects
At least one of Superman’s powers will stop being a fantasy
by Sebastian Pop, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
ASUS Zenbook Ultrabooks Have Display Problems (Video)
Phones and Tablets Use Visible Light for Data Transfers (Video)
Mobile World
Motorola ATRIX HD Now Available via AT&T for $100 USD (80 EUR) on Contract
The smartphone is powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
by Cosmin Vasile, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Motorola ATRIX 2 Lands in Panama via Movistar
Motorola ATRIX 3 Emerges in Allegedly Leaked Photo
Nano-Biotechnology
Future Gene-Suppression Agents Will Pass Through the Skin
A new delivery method is currently being put together
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Nanochains Can Be Used to Bomb Tumors
Innovative Nanogenerator Technology Uses Piezoelectrics
Microsoft Breaks Joint Venture with NBC
by Ionut Arghire, July 16th, 2012
It will focus on its own news service offering, integrated into Windows 8
MSN
Music, Film & TV Blog
“The Dark Knight Rises” Reviews: Chris Nolan Has Done It Again
First reactions to the final Batman film are 100 percent positive
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
David Letterman Reveals “The Dark Knight Rises” Ending – Video
“The Dark Knight Rises” Trailer: Journey
Science Blog
Wonderful Image of Soyuz Rocket's Latest Launch
The delivery system now carries three astronauts to the ISS
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Expedition 32 Crew Launches to the ISS
Soyuz Rocket Rolled Out Ahead of Expedition 32 Launch [Photo]
Motherboards
ASUS Launches AMD M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Mainboard with Dual Intelligent Processors 3 Technology
The new motherboard brings all the latest ASUS technologies to AMD’s 990FX platform
by Constantin Murariu, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Iiyama Presents 27” FullHD VA Panel 24-Bit WLED ECO Professional Monitor – Part 1
All-In-One PC Market to Grow 67% Until 2016
Research & Tech
Researchers Investigate How Fracking Affects Pennsylvania's Landscapes
A new study focuses on how said industry impacts on the ecosystems in this region
by Laura Sinpetru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Global Warming Turns Forests into CO2 Emitters
The Sumatran Striped Rabbit Suffers from Lack of Media Attention
Space
NASA Ponders New Martian Rover for 2018-2020
Experts are already working on another exploration robot
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Voyager 1 Reaches Edge of the Solar System
Unexplained Flash of Light Seen in Nearby Galaxy
Trend Micro Confirms Yahoo! Mail Flaw Possible Cause of “Android Botnet”
by Eduard Kovacs, July 16th, 2012
Over 10 days have passed since Lookout notified Yahoo! and the issue still isn’t fixed
Security Fixes and Improvements
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Developing Projects
Phones Can Locate One Another Based on Sound, New Games Possible
A project from Microsoft Research proposes a new, more accurate ranging scheme
by Ionut Arghire, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Microsoft Announces Commercial Availability of Translator Hub
Microsoft Aims at Purchasing Perceptive Pixel
Celebrity News
Maria Shriver Won’t Let Taylor Swift Date Son Patrick
Budding romance started earlier this month but will come to an abrupt end soon
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Taylor Swift Spends the 4th of July with Patrick Schwarzenegger
Taylor Swift, John Mayer Have Awkward, Drama-Filled Encounter
Mobile World
Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 Now Available for Free in the UK via Tesco Mobile
Both deals requires customers to sign up for a long-term contract
by Cosmin Vasile, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Pink Lumia 800 Makes Appearance in Anna Vissi’s Stunning Music Video
Nokia Offers “Amazing Money Back Challenge” in India, Guarantees Money Back for Lumia 800, 710
Internet Life
UK BitTorrent Traffic Hasn't Dropped, ISP Reveals and Pirate Bay Confirms
File sharing hasn't been affected by the Pirate Bay block
by Lucian Parfeni, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
As New Pirate Bay IP Is Blocked, the Site Has Hundreds More in Reserve
KickAssTorrents to Be Blocked in Italy
Technology Blog
67.882 Million Large LCDs Shipped from Taiwan Alone in 2Q12
One year, the figure dropped, but sequential performance was decent
by Sebastian Pop, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Odroid-X: A Small Board PC To Send Raspberry Pi Reeling
LG Pays the Biggest LCD Price Fixing Settlement Yet
Innovative Ice Cream Cart Is Powered by Solar Energy
by Laura Sinpetru, July 16th, 2012
Solar panels are now used to keep these summer delights from melting
Green/Eco Blog
Security Blog
Fake Deutsche Post Emails Carry Trojan
Only a handful of antivirus engines appoint the file as being malicious
by Eduard Kovacs, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Unidentified Trojan Served Via Fake USPS Postal Notification
Experts Find Improvements in Classic Phishing Emails
Music, Film & TV Blog
Watch: Madonna “Turn Up the Radio” Video
Queen of Pop returns with glamorous, vintage, fun new music video
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Madonna Breaks Down in Tears on “Like a Virgin” – Video
Lady Gaga Addresses Madonna Feud in Concert
Displays
ViewSonic Launches VX2703mh 27” LED Energy-Efficient Monitor
The new display features a high 10 million to 1 contrast and a fast 3 ms response time
by Constantin Murariu, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Iiyama Presents 27” FullHD VA Panel 24-Bit WLED ECO Professional Monitor – Part 2
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E435 and E535 Ship with AMD’s Trinity
Green/Eco Blog
India Gets 1,000 Trees in 4 Days
Lions Club launches major reforestation campaign near Ludhiana
by Laura Sinpetru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Citizen Campaign Brings One Million Trees to Patagonia
Ancient Myths Are Proved to Help with Environmental Protection
Music, Film & TV Blog
Comic-Con 2012: Karl Urban Presents “Star Trek 2” Footage
Actor promised he’d deliver the goods – but did he really?
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
“William Shatner’s Get a Life” Trailer: A Look into the World of the Trekkies
Karl Urban Accidentally Reveals “Star Trek 2” Villain
Hacker Sentenced to 8 Years for Involvement in $3M (€2.3M) Scheme
by Eduard Kovacs, July 16th, 2012
The man and his accomplices combined burglary with hacking to make all that money
Security
Games
Rebooting Tomb Raider Similar to Recreating Batman or James Bond
Lara Croft will be more vulnerable and unprepared than ever
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Mistrust Lead to Split Between Eidos and Sports Interactive
Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft Is Voiced by Actress Camilla Luddington
Internet Life
Facebook Fought Google, Twitter and Dropbox to Buy Spool
The online bookmarking service is being shut down, as is customary
by Lucian Parfeni, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Google Just Bought Meebo
Oracle's Larry Ellison Bought an Entire Hawaii Island
Technology Blog
New Kisai Watch Is as Futuristic as It Is Troublesome
Messy lines change into numbers according to wrist position
by Sebastian Pop, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Commodore 64 Gains Bass Guitar Parts
BMW Presents Key-Shaped USB Flash Drives
Music, Film & TV Blog
Comic-Con 2012: “Breaking Dawn Part 2” Takes Over
Final installment in “The Twilight Saga” gets plenty of attention in San Diego
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Comic-Con 2012: “Godzilla” Gets Teaser Trailer, Poster
Comic-Con 2012: Guillermo del Toro Talks “Pacific Rim”
Science Blog
Multiple Sclerosis Damage Can Be Reduced via Stress Management
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Wireless Drug Delivery Now Possible
Rare Genetic Variations Are Not That Rare After All
US Drought Damages Crops and Boosts Fuel and Food Prices
by Laura Sinpetru, July 16th, 2012
Reports indicate that weather conditions have impacted on American agriculture
Green
Mobile World
Affordable Huawei Ascend G300 and Y200 Coming Soon to India
Both smartphones will be announced today, along with price tags
by Cosmin Vasile, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Huawei "Emotion UI" for Android Phones Confirmed for July
Huawei MyTouch Shows Up at FCC, Coming Soon to T-Mobile USA
Technology Blog
Samsung Says LG Should Admit to Leaking OLED Technology
Naturally, the latter is getting ready to sue the former for libel
by Sebastian Pop, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Samsung's 75-Inch LED-Backlit LCD Pictured
Flexible Display R&D and Manufacture Begins in Earnest
Science Blog
New Compound Reveals Early Signs of Alzheimer's
The chemical can be used on people suffering from mild dementia
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Alzheimer's Vaccine Successfully Completes Trials
Diabetes May Be Linked to Alzheimer's
Security Fixes and Improvements
Experts Find Filter Bypass Vulnerabilities in Barracuda Appliances (Video, Updated)
Vulnerability Lab researchers reported the bug to Barracuda Networks
by Eduard Kovacs, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Vulnerability in KeePass Allows Hackers to Steal Password Lists, Experts Find
Softpedia Exclusive Interview: Karim H.B., Vulnerability Lab Researcher
Health
Mature Internet Users Less Depressed than Peers
Going online apparently protects them from this mental disorder
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Internet Usage Patterns May Reveal Depression
Some Parenting Styles May Damage Mental Health
FDA Pushes for Genetically Engineered Arctic Apples
by Laura Sinpetru, July 16th, 2012
The people are left to decide whether or not they want apples that don't brown when cut
Food & Health
Daily gadget
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Odroid-X: A Small Board PC To Send Raspberry Pi Reeling
The item may be more expensive, but it is also stronger
by Sebastian Pop, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Giada's Small but Strong Nettop, i53 Mini PC
SmartPaddlePro Is the First Dual-Windows Tablet
Technology Blog
MiniX TV Box H24, Linux Competition for AppleTV and Nexus Q
This is a micro-sized set-top box that is completely hackable
by Constantin Murariu, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Enermax Shows Four New Twister Fans
Icy Dock Innovative MB994IPO-3SB Dual HDD Enclosure
Music, Film & TV Blog
Comic-Con 2012: “Godzilla” Gets Teaser Trailer, Poster
New film from director Gareth Edwards is surprise appearance at film festival
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Comic-Con 2012: Guillermo del Toro Talks “Pacific Rim”
Comic-Con 2012: “Man of Steel” Gets Poster, Trailer
The Office System
Agave Apps for Office 2013 Get Detailed
They should become official as soon as today, rumor has it
by Ionut Arghire, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Microsoft to Announce Office 15 on Monday – Report
Microsoft Launches Office Next Blog
Data Breaches
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RedHack Reveals Identities of Turkish Police Informants
This comes after journalists were threatened for supporting the group
by Eduard Kovacs, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Anonymous Threatens Turkey for Putting RedHack on the List of Terrorist Organizations
Website of Turkish Foreign Ministry Defaced by RedHack
Facebook Puts Its Might Behind Google's SPDY as HTTP 2.0 Candidate
by Lucian Parfeni, July 16th, 2012
It found the other two candidates lacking in certain aspects
Internet Life
Linux Distributions
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Pear Linux 5 Officially Released
Still based on GNOME 3 and modified for Mac OS fans!
by Marius Nestor, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Download Linux Kernel 3.5 Release Candidate 7
Softpedia Linux Weekly, Issue 208
Handhelds
Verizon’s Galaxy S III to Be Unlocked via OTA Update
The unlocked Developer Edition is already listed at Samsung
by Ionut Arghire, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Galaxy S III’s Screen Dimmer than Other Models
6.5 Million Galaxy S III Units Sold in Q2, 15 Million in Q3
Music, Film & TV Blog
Comic-Con 2012: Guillermo del Toro Talks “Pacific Rim”
Director dishes details on upcoming “giant robots vs. giant monsters” movie
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Comic-Con 2012: “Man of Steel” Gets Poster, Trailer
Comic-Con 2012: The First Trailer for “Oz the Great and Powerful” Is Here
Security Blog
Rogue Antispyware: Web Combat, Virtual Angel, Profound Security, Premium Defender
Fake security software you should beware of this month
by Eduard Kovacs, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Windows Basic Antivirus Installed via Fake Flash Player Updates
Scareware Demands Ransom After Making Files and Folders Invisible
Games
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Resident Evil 6 Gets Full Voice and Motion Capture Cast
Capcom has different people working on movement and voice
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Capcom Anticipated Fan Reaction to New Dante and Devil May Cry
Resident Evil 6 Has Over 4 Hours of Cutscenes, According to BBFC Rating
Circadian Rhythms Tied to the Development of Diabetes
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
Experts find the first-ever evidences that this link exists in humans
Science Blog
Mobile OS
Motorola Begins Jelly Bean Soak Test for WiFi XOOM
The actual update should arrive on all units in the near future
by Ionut Arghire, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Google Starts Shipping Nexus 7 Pre-Orders
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with Three Different Layouts
Music, Film & TV Blog
Comic-Con 2012: “Man of Steel” Gets Poster, Trailer
First footage from the reboot premieres in San Diego, at famous film convention
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
“Man of Steel” Gets Official Plot
Joe Manganiello Is Still Sore for Losing Superman Role to Henry Cavill
Cases & Cooling
Prolimatech Cooler is Blue and Huge
The Megahalems Rev. B will be a great fit for Gigabyte motherboards
by Sebastian Pop, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
SONY Demos Best Thermal Pad in the World
Enermax Shows Four New Twister Fans
Green/Eco Blog
Rare Indian Snake Is Spotted by Conservationist
Encountering the Red Coral Kukri is argued to be most exciting
by Laura Sinpetru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Once Feared King Cobra Now Faces Extinction
Surgeon Operates on Cobra and Saves Its Life
Security Blog
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Hackers Claim Breach of Palm Springs Police Officer Association
Grey Security leaked the administrator’s username and password
by Eduard Kovacs, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
ASUS eStore Hacked, Administrator Credentials Leaked (Updated)
Yahoo! Fixes Security Hole and Enhances Securtiy After Contributor Network Hack
Global Warming Will Boost Thunderstorm Intensity
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
We can expect to see fewer, but far more dangerous storms
Science Blog
Science Blog
Huge Number of Icebergs Off the Coasts of Greenland [Photo]
NASA satellite observes ice extents in the North Atlantic
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Life Recovering 30 Years After Mount St. Helens Eruption
Antarctic Ice Loss Mostly Caused by Warm Currents
Technology Blog
Lenovo Sets Up New Production Lines in Japan, China and Brazil
The company raises concerns among Taiwan-based supply chain makers
by Sebastian Pop, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
New Notebook Batteries Promise 25-30% Price Cut
ASUS to Enjoy Good Notebook Shipment Rise in Q3
Security Fixes and Improvements
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Minecraft Flaw Exposes Gamer Accounts, Researchers Find
Mojang took down its authorization servers until the issue was resolved
by Eduard Kovacs, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Yahoo! Fixes Security Hole and Enhances Securtiy After Contributor Network Hack
Researcher Identifies Critical Vulnerability in Chrome 20 (Video)
Mobile World
Jolla and Chinese Smartphone Retailer D.Phone Group Ink Product Sales Agreement
The first MeeGo-based devices might arrive as early as 2013
by Cosmin Vasile, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Nokia to Write Down Lumia Devices Ahead of Windows Phone 8’s Launch
Android 4.0.4 Alpha 4 Build Available for Nokia N9
Green/Eco Blog
Male Fish Disguises Himself as Meal to Lure Females
Some fish trick females into dating them by dressing up as dinner
by Laura Sinpetru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Environmental Campaigns Interfere with Chagossian Islanders' Lifestyle
People in Cambodia Now Cut Off from Their Food Sources
Taylor Swift Is Highest Paid Celebrity under 30
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
Country singer made $57 million (€46.5 million) last year, says Forbes
Celebrity News
Security
Mikko Hypponen: Stuxnet Was a Game Changer
The expert believes that all future wars will have a “cyber” component
by Eduard Kovacs, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Corporate Espionage: Cybercriminals Plant USB Sticks in Firm’s Parking Lot
ICS-CERT Warns of Malware That Spreads via USB Drives
History
Ancient Dinosaur Feeding Habits Revealed
New study takes us back around 150 million years
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Huge Predator Dinosaur Fossils Found: New Species
Mysterious Pterosaur Found in China
Technology & Gadgets
Motorola Sued by Fujifilm Over Camera and Phone Patents
Fujifilm may not have made much noise, but everyone picked up on it anyway
by Sebastian Pop, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Dell Inspiron and XPS Laptops En Route to PC Show 2012
Intel Wants 3D, HD Resolution Displays in Next-Gen Ultrabooks
Food & Health
Company Uses Probiotics to Ensure Better Air Quality
Bacteria now used to remove allergens and other contaminants from the air we breathe
by Laura Sinpetru, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
EPA Pushes New Air Quality Standards
Massachusetts Regulates Disposal of Hotel and Restaurant Leftovers
Games
Capcom Anticipated Fan Reaction to New Dante and Devil May Cry
It says that the new look and mechanics will appeal to players
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 16th, 2012
more on this topic
Capcom Wants Quicker Releases for Core Titles
Street Fighter X Tekken out for PS Vita on October 23, Gets New Video
Kristen Stewart Wants Robert Pattinson’s Baby
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
Report says playing parents onscreen has made them wonder what it’d be like for real
Celebrity News
Space
The Effects of the Moon's Toxic Environment
Experts quantify potential risk for future explorers
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
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Dusty Plasma Found in Enceladus' Geysers
On June 30, Clocks Will Get an Extra Second
Systems
Giada's Small but Strong Nettop, i53 Mini PC
The deceptively small size makes the hardware all the more surprising
by Sebastian Pop, July 16th, 2012
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VIA's $49 Tiny Android PC
Samsung’s ChromeBox Listed for $329 USD
Handhelds
Motorola ATRIX HD 4G Now Only $49.99 at Best Buy
The handset still requires committing to a two-year agreement with AT&T
by Ionut Arghire, July 16th, 2012
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Motorola ATRIX HD Comes with Locked Bootloader
Motorola Unveils ATRIX HD LTE for Canada’s Bell
Video
ASUS Intros High-Quality Radeon HD 7750 Dustproof, Pre-Overclocked Video Card
ASUS’ AMD Radeon HD 7750 card comes with Super Alloy electronics and hardware monitoring
by Constantin Murariu, July 16th, 2012
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Iiyama Presents 27” FullHD VA Panel 24-Bit WLED ECO Professional Monitor – Part 1
Gelid Announces Slim Silence A-Plus 1U CPU Cooler
Television
Church of Scientology Tries to Block NBC Scientology Expose
Tom Cruise’s attorneys make an extra effort to shift attention from the controversial cult
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
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The Real Tom Cruise Is a Monster, Says New Tabloid Report
Nicole Kidman Offers “Support and Help” to Katie Holmes in Divorce
Nexus 7 Gets Minor Software Update
by Cosmin Vasile, July 16th, 2012
The upgrade improves performance and responsiveness
Mobile OS
Green
Climate Change Pushes Snow Leopards Close to Extinction
Study argues that global warming destroys these animals' natural habitats
by Laura Sinpetru, July 16th, 2012
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Global Warming Fosters Forests in the Arctic
CO2 Turns African Savannas into Forests
Microbiology/Genetics
Yale Experts Create Effective Cancer Drug
The substance proved very effective in animal lab tests
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
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Inflammation, Rapid Aging, Cancer Controlled by Same Master Gene
Protein-Stabilizing Polymers Developed at UCLA
Technology Blog
Phones and Tablets Use Visible Light for Data Transfers (Video)
The Comulight location system revealed by Outstanding Technology
by Sebastian Pop, July 16th, 2012
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Kingston Launches DataTraveler Locker+ G2 Flash Drives
70 DVDs of Data Transmitted in One Second Through Twisted Light
Incidents
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Symantec Endpoint Protection Update Causes BSOD
A compatibility issue between SONAR, Windows XP and third-party software was blamed
by Eduard Kovacs, July 16th, 2012
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ASUS eStore Hacked, Administrator Credentials Leaked (Updated)
Yahoo! Fixes Security Hole and Enhances Securtiy After Contributor Network Hack
Space
Expedition 32 Crew Launches to the ISS
Three astronauts are scheduled to reach the station on Tuesday
by Tudor Vieru, July 16th, 2012
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Geochemically-Evolved Rocks Found on Venus
Part of Expedition 31 Crew Returns to Earth
SONY Demos Best Thermal Pad in the World
by Constantin Murariu, July 16th, 2012
These pads are just efficient as ordinary thermal grease or even better
Cases & Cooling
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Green
The Everglades Get $80 Million to Get Back on Their Feet
High officials announce significant investments in restoring the Everglades
by Laura Sinpetru, July 16th, 2012
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Ancient Myths Are Proved to Help with Environmental Protection
Australia Creates the World's Largest Network of Marine Reserves
Displays
LG Pays the Biggest LCD Price Fixing Settlement Yet
The company brings the total amount too over $1 billion / €817 million
by Sebastian Pop, July 16th, 2012
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Acer Launches 14mm Thin FullHD LED Monitor
Sony Launches the First OLED Monitor Approved for Surgeries
Games
Theatrhythm Brings More Final Fantasy Tracks in July
Gamers will even get one song from Final Fantasy Versus XIII
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 16th, 2012
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Final Fantasy VII on PC Won’t Have Microtransactions
Square Enix's Next-Gen Luminous Engine Can Be Scaled to Work on iPad
Television
Mariah Carey Is in “Serious Talks” for American Idol
She might have been “too legendary” for X Factor, but she could replace JLo on AI
by Elena Gorgan, July 16th, 2012
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Jennifer Lopez Is Officially Out of American Idol
Steven Tyler Leaves American Idol Too
Hacking News
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ASUS eStore Hacked, Administrator Credentials Leaked (Updated)
NullCrew has published around 23 usernames and associated passwords
by Eduard Kovacs, July 16th, 2012
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Security Brief: Yahoo!, NVIDIA, AndroidForums, Formspring, Nexus Q Hacked
Yahoo! Fixes Security Hole and Enhances Securtiy After Contributor Network Hack
Zoo and Wildlife Park Now Use Manure to Fight Climate Change
by Laura Sinpetru, July 16th, 2012
Animal waste is transformed into fertilizers and usable energy
Green
CPU
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GlobalFoundries to Take Over IBM’s Semiconductor FABs
It seems profits are too low and FABs are too expensive to build
by Constantin Murariu, July 16th, 2012
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Boston Limited Unveil Revolutionary ARM “Viridis” Servers with Calxeda Processors
Mobile Intel Haswell Unveiled – Part 1
Technology Blog
Fast Single-Slot Nvidia GeForce GT 640 Ultra Charged Video Card by Point of View
This is a factory overclocked single-slot video card
by Constantin Murariu, July 16th, 2012
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TOSHIBA Won’t Sell 3.5” HDDs This Year
Icy Dock Innovative MB994IPO-3SB Dual HDD Enclosure
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