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About 141 articles found for 17 January 2012:

 

New Virus Attacks European Cattle, Sheep Goats

The infectious agent is not yet fully understood, researchers say
by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
 

Specs of Sony LT22i Nypon Emerge

Sony ST21i Tapioca and ST25i Kumquat are mentioned as well
by Ionut Arghire, January 17th, 2012
Apple’s Next CEO Already Being Discussed

Apple’s Next CEO Already Being Discussed

by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2012
Scott Forstall is said to be next-in-line to succeed as Chief Executive Officer
 

Apple on Labor and Human Rights

Apple frowns upon slavery, indentured or bonded labor, child labor, and prison labor
by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2012
Starhawk Public Multiplayer Beta Starts Today in North America

Starhawk Public Multiplayer Beta Starts Today in North America

by Andrei Dobra, January 17th, 2012
Get a taste of the shooter's online mode before its actual release
 

OWC Readies the First PCI Express SSD for Mac Pro Computers

Promises sustained transfer rates of up to 2GB/s and 2TB of capacity
by Sorin Nita, January 17th, 2012
 

Famous Women Shouldn't Talk About Plastic Surgery, Says Kelly Brook

Famously curvy model says stars set examples for women at home
by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2012
Microsoft Denies Security Issues with Its Xbox Website
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Microsoft Denies Security Issues with Its Xbox Website

Brute force hackers attack everyone in the gaming industry, says Microsoft
by Andrei Dobra, January 17th, 2012
Teens with Alcoholic Parents Think Differently

Teens with Alcoholic Parents Think Differently

by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
They exhibit uncommon thought patterns when compared to peers
 

Golden Globes 2012: The Bold Ladies

Tilda Swinton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Madonna take fashion risks – and win
by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2012
 

Olympics ‘Games Makers’ Advised Not to Give Details Online

Criminals may use even insignificant details to their advantage
by Eduard Kovacs, January 17th, 2012
 

Windows 8 Tablets with 720p Cameras, 10GB of Free Memory

The 2-seconds resume feature will also be present on all non-ARM tablets
by Ionut Arghire, January 17th, 2012
 

Apple’s Code of Conduct for Suppliers

It’s how we enforce it, not the code itself, that truly makes a difference, says Apple
by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2012
First-Ever Survey of Residual Light from Big Bang Completed

First-Ever Survey of Residual Light from Big Bang Completed

by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
The effort was made possible by an extraordinary spacecraft
 

Introducing Ubuntu Secured Remix 11.10

Install Ubuntu without fear of loosing Windows or Mac OS
by Marius Nestor, January 17th, 2012
 

Apple’s Siri May Infringe on Excite Patents

IT buff discovers that the inventor now works at Google
by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2012
 

Vote to See a Kid's Experiment Performed on the Space Station

YouTube's SpaceLab Competition has 60 finalists, from which two winners will be chosen
by Lucian Parfeni, January 17th, 2012
 

Logitech Wireless Mini Mouse M187 Inbound

Has a retail price of around $15 / 11.57 Euro and comes in three colors
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2012
Dead Island Gets Ryder White Single-Player DLC

Dead Island Gets Ryder White Single-Player DLC

by Andrei Dobra, January 17th, 2012
The zombie game will not let you play as the antagonist of the story
 

The Woz Suggests iPhones Are for Simpletons

And he’s not very taken with Siri, or the phone’s battery life either
by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2012
 

Elecom Intros TK-FBP029 Mini Bluetooth Keyboard

Clamshell-shaped device is compatible with almost every relevant electronic out there
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2012
 

'Forbidden Colors' Do Exist

These hues are usually imperceptible to the human eye
by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
Adam Lambert Teases 'Better Than I Know Myself' Video

Adam Lambert Teases 'Better Than I Know Myself' Video

by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2012
Singer reveals photo, keeps all the other details to himself
 

Google+ Becomes a Meme Machine, You Can Add Caption Text to Photos Now

Google+ gets another feature to differentiate itself, if only slightly
by Lucian Parfeni, January 17th, 2012
 

Zero-Day Vulnerability Found in McAfee’s SaaS Products (Updated)

The company has been informed more than 180 days ago, but failed to respond
by Eduard Kovacs, January 17th, 2012
 

Matt Cardle Premieres 'Amazing' Video

Winner of the British X Factor pays touching tribute to love, friendship
by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2012
'Ring Around a Tree' Is the Greenest Kindergarten

'Ring Around a Tree' Is the Greenest Kindergarten

by Oana Grigoras, January 17th, 2012
The amazing kindergarten from Tokyo combines minimalist design with sustainable materials
 

Google Newspaper Ad Campaign to Educate on Security, Privacy

Will focus on several issues, all of them relating to Google in some way
by Lucian Parfeni, January 17th, 2012
 

Deus Ex and Modern Warfare 3 Top Amazon Digital and Physical 2011 Game Sales Charts

Some games performed well digitally and had no physical presence
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 17th, 2012
Proof that Kim Kardashian's Show Is Fake Emerges

Proof that Kim Kardashian's Show Is Fake Emerges

by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2012
Photos confirm she staged “emotional” moment with mom to get sympathy vote
 

Pigs Can Evolve Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Just Two Weeks

Scientists are puzzled at how fast such microorganisms appear
by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
 

Polyculture Tower to Tackle Growing Food Crisis

The Polyculture Tower brings different farming systems under the same roof in urban areas
by Oana Grigoras, January 17th, 2012
AMD Starts Using WhipTail SSDs Instead of HDDs

AMD Starts Using WhipTail SSDs Instead of HDDs

by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2012
Drives supposedly support all storage interfaces and protocols
 

Recycled Stuffed Animals Reborn as Green Rugs

A creative artist is using old stuffed toys to create a collection of eco-friendly rugs
by Oana Grigoras, January 17th, 2012
 

Lexar and SanDisk Not Rushing XQD Memory Cards Out the Door

Though Nikon and Sony will start early, the others will wait for a while
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2012
 

Salt-Encrusted Lake Dazzles in New Satellite Image

This is one of the largest salt lakes in Australia
by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
Microsoft’s Requirements for Windows 8 Tablet PCs

Microsoft’s Requirements for Windows 8 Tablet PCs

by Ionut Arghire, January 17th, 2012
All devices will have to support a minimum of 5 touch points
 

Kim Kardashian Told Kris Humphries When, Where and How to Propose

He's telling friends she orchestrated the entire “surprise” proposal for the show
by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2012
 

Just Dance 3 Gets Fitness Ready Sweat Packs

Players can now dance and loose weight in front of the TV
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 17th, 2012
 

Plant-Based Fuel for Aviation Soon Feasible

A company is investing $17 million (€13.3m), hoping to obtain cheaper plant-based biofuels
by Oana Grigoras, January 17th, 2012
 

Max Payne 3 Delayed, Now Launches in May

Max Payne now arrives first for consoles and then for the PC
by Andrei Dobra, January 17th, 2012
TP-LINK Intros the TL-WR702N, ‘World’s Smallest’ Router

TP-LINK Intros the TL-WR702N, ‘World’s Smallest’ Router

by Sorin Nita, January 17th, 2012
More compact than a credit card, but can reach speeds up to 150Mbps
 

The Eagle Nebula like You've Never Seen It Before

Herschel snaps wide-angle image of the beautiful space structure
by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
 

Beyonce Gushes About Blue Ivy in First Interview

“Nothing can describe the feeling,” new mom says of welcoming first child into the world
by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2012
 

Roccat Starts Shipping Taito Shiny Black Gaming Mousepads

Product comes in two thicknesses and three sizes, suiting each user's individual needs
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2012
Golden Globes 2012: Sarah Hyland Has Wardrobe Malfunction

Golden Globes 2012: Sarah Hyland Has Wardrobe Malfunction

by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2012
Zipper on vintage dress “explodes” on the red carpet
 

Metamaterials Could Use Light to Stick to Other Surfaces

Physicists propose the existence of a new force inside these materials
by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
 

The Taliban Compromise Forests to Back Their Missions

Illegal timber trade encouraged by the Taliban is destroying forests in Pakistan
by Oana Grigoras, January 17th, 2012
 

HP TouchPad Gets Android 4.0, Cyanogen Mod 9 Video Available

Ill-fated webOS tablet will get the latest Android version soon
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2012
Tropical Cyclones Will Grow More Intense, Affect More Areas

Tropical Cyclones Will Grow More Intense, Affect More Areas

by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
This will happen even if climate change is brought to a complete halt
 

$6.7 Million (€4.6 Million) Stolen from Postbank by Hackers

Sometimes it's easier to manipulate an employee than to breach a bank's systems
by Eduard Kovacs, January 17th, 2012
 

Google's QR Code Login Experiment Has Been Shut Down

Google says that the page was experimental and that there are better things on the horizon
by Lucian Parfeni, January 17th, 2012
 

The Evolution of Mac Malware in 2011

Learn how many new Mac malware variants were discovered
by Eduard Kovacs, January 17th, 2012
Drayson Racing and Lola Unveil Green 850-Horsepower Racer

Drayson Racing and Lola Unveil Green 850-Horsepower Racer

by Oana Grigoras, January 17th, 2012
The Lola-Drayson green electric racecar can reach a top speed of 200 mph (321km/h)
 

Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony Hold Hands at Promo Event

Six months after filing for divorce, exes are still on excellent terms
by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2012
 

Artificial Sounds Generated Underwater Affect Whales Hundreds of Miles Away

This was recently established in a new scientific investigation
by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
AMD’s Alternative to Intel’s Ultrabook Platform Will Be Up to 20% Cheaper

AMD’s Alternative to Intel’s Ultrabook Platform Will Be Up to 20% Cheaper

by Sorin Nita, January 17th, 2012
While sporting a similar feature set and performance
 

Costa Concordia Wreck Poses Environmental Risks

Taking 2,400 tons of fuel off the wrecked vessel could take up to two weeks
by Oana Grigoras, January 17th, 2012
 

CyanogenMod 9 Music App Now Available for Download

The application replaces the stock music player and supports Android 4.0
by Cosmin Vasile, January 17th, 2012
 

Samsung 46-Inch Transparent LCD Formally Launched

Is intended for retail applications, subway stations platform doors, etc.
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2012
Golden Globes 2012: Kate Winslet Goes Public with Ned Rocknroll

Golden Globes 2012: Kate Winslet Goes Public with Ned Rocknroll

by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2012
Actress shares kiss with new beau upon winning award for Best Actress
 

WhatsApp Removed from iTunes App Store as Hoaxes Emerge

Developers waiting for new binary to get approved, according to status page
by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2012
 

SpaceX Delays Launch of First Private Capsule to the ISS

The company was supposed to send its Falcon 9 rocket to orbit next month
by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
 

New Solar Software Launched for Smarter Investments

GeoModel Solar has recently launched two innovative online tools for solar site planning
by Oana Grigoras, January 17th, 2012
NASA's Flagship Missions Endangered by Lack of Funding

NASA's Flagship Missions Endangered by Lack of Funding

by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
The agency is operating on a constantly-diminishing budget
 

Windows 8’s Resilient File System (ReFS) Gets Detailed

It builds on NTFS, packing features and semantics from it
by Ionut Arghire, January 17th, 2012
 

Siemens Reveals Flexible OLED for Tablets and TVs

Flexible light-emitting ribbon makes foldable electronics possible
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2012
 

iPhone 5 May Be Waterproof Thanks to ZGO Tech

Company hopes to sign up major smartphone vendors to use its water-repelling coating
by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2012
 

Rooftop Gardens Essential in Reducing Flood Risks

Experts from Singapore want rain gardens to become mandatory in the near future
by Oana Grigoras, January 17th, 2012
Symantec Acquires Cloud-Based Archiving Company LiveOffice

Symantec Acquires Cloud-Based Archiving Company LiveOffice

by Eduard Kovacs, January 17th, 2012
Symantec further extends its capabilities to offer enhanced solutions
 

Printer Can Create Artificial Living Tissue

The equipment is currently being developed in Switzerland
by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
 

Keep Track of the Fastest Growing Facebook Pages in Near Real-Time

A new site promises up-to-date stats on the top pages in the world
by Lucian Parfeni, January 17th, 2012
 

Protests in Romania: Perfect for Malware-Spreading Emails

Topics that raise interest can always make a malicious campaign be more successful
by Eduard Kovacs, January 17th, 2012
Golden Globes 2012: Best Dressed Ladies

Golden Globes 2012: Best Dressed Ladies

by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2012
Sofia Vergara, Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman truly shine on the red carpet
 

Parkinson's May Be Addressed as Soon as It Sets On

MSU investigators develop new approach for treating this condition
by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
 

4,000 Pay-As-You-Go Solar Units to Be Sent to Africa

The new solar units, cheaper than kerosene lamps, will improve the lives of Africans
by Oana Grigoras, January 17th, 2012
 

Apple May Announce a ‘GarageBand for eBooks’ at NYC Event

People with alleged knowledge of the matter expect something big from Apple
by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2012
 

Prescription Pills Too Expensive for 10 Percent of Canadians

Patients often ignore their doctors' advices as a direct result
by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet Gets McAfee Mobile Security

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet Gets McAfee Mobile Security

by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2012
Enterprise and business users can breathe a sigh of relief
 

Unreleased Xperia Nypon and Kumquat Emerge

Sony might bring them to MWC in Barcelona next month
by Ionut Arghire, January 17th, 2012
 

$4.6 Billion (€3.6bn) Solar Power Plants to Be Built in Japan

Japan could benefit from 1 gigawatt of clean green solar power within the next five years
by Oana Grigoras, January 17th, 2012
 

How Multicellular Organisms Appeared

Researchers manage to shed light on elusive, critical step
by Tudor Vieru, January 17th, 2012
The Last of Us Focuses on the Relationship Between Joel and Ellie

The Last of Us Focuses on the Relationship Between Joel and Ellie

by Andrei Dobra, January 17th, 2012
Naughty Dog wants people to care for the protagonists
 

Steve Jobs' Family Doesn’t Agree with In Icons Doll

Pressure from Apple’s lawyers forces company to stop sale of Steve Jobs figurine
by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2012
 

40-Inch Samsung SUR40 Multitouch Table Up for Sale Now

Features Surface 2.0 Microsoft software platform with PixelSense
by Sebastian Pop, January 17th, 2012
 

The US Military to Produce 7GW of Solar Power

Nine military bases could produce as much green energy as seven nuclear power plants
by Oana Grigoras, January 17th, 2012
 

Jennifer Lopez's Kids Call Younger Boyfriend 'Daddy'

Report claims Marc Anthony completely lost his cool when he found out about it
by Elena Gorgan, January 17th, 2012
Apple Launches iTunes Match in 19 More Countries

Apple Launches iTunes Match in 19 More Countries

by Filip Truta, January 17th, 2012
The Nederlands and Latin America can now store their music libraries in Apple’s iCloud
 

Nokia and Indiatimes Shopping Debut Online Store

It's the first shopping portal to offer handsets directly from manufacturers
by Cosmin Vasile, January 17th, 2012
SWTOR: BioWare Offers Details on Family System in Upcoming Legacy Update

SWTOR: BioWare Offers Details on Family System in Upcoming Legacy Update

by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 17th, 2012
Players will be able to create families of alternate characters
 

ZTE Launches Blade and Racer II Android Phones in Thailand

Both smartphones will be available via Telewiz and WDS retail stores
by Cosmin Vasile, January 17th, 2012