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About 101 articles found for 17 February 2015:

Amazon Customers Tricked with Ticket Verification Number Phishing Email

Amazon Customers Tricked with Ticket Verification Number Phishing Email

by Ionut Ilascu, February 17th, 2015
Most users should be able to easily see through the scam
Xbox One Will Switch to Universal Apps in November, SDK Coming in May

Xbox One Will Switch to Universal Apps in November, SDK Coming in May

by Andrei Dumitrescu, February 17th, 2015
All consoles will be used to create new applications
 

SumatraPDF Review: Intuitive PDF and eBook Viewer That Can Be Used as an Alternative to Adobe Reader

PDF, EPUB, MOBI, CHM, XPS, DjVu, CBZ, and CBR reader for Windows that supports different view modes and bookmarks
by Ana Marculescu, February 17th, 2015
 

McDonald's Burger Turns 20, Might Be the Oldest in the World

The burger was bought by two teenagers in Australia back in 1995, looks surprisingly tasty for a 20-year-old snack
by Laura Sinpetru, February 17th, 2015
Kim Kardashian Had the Best Red Carpet Look of All Time at the Grammys 2015

Kim Kardashian Had the Best Red Carpet Look of All Time at the Grammys 2015

by Elena Gorgan, February 17th, 2015
Kanye West says some Kanye things in Style.com interview
Neptune Duo Switches Smartphone and Smartwatch Roles for No Apparent Good Reason

Neptune Duo Switches Smartphone and Smartwatch Roles for No Apparent Good Reason

by Alexandra Arici, February 17th, 2015
Neptune Duo is an atypical smartphone/smartwatch setup
 

Seriously Creepy Fish with Two Mouths Caught in South Australia

The bizarre creature was pulled by a fisherman named Garry Warrick from South Australia's Lake Bonney
by Laura Sinpetru, February 17th, 2015
 

#IDARB Review (Xbox One)

Can this quirky indie game score a solid goal?
by Andrei Dobra, February 17th, 2015
“Game of Thrones” Season 5 Will Kill Off More Characters than the Books, George R.R. Martin Says

“Game of Thrones” Season 5 Will Kill Off More Characters than the Books, George R.R. Martin Says

by Elena Gorgan, February 17th, 2015
“Even book readers will be unhappy,” he promises
 

Digital Light Processing Printer Proves Unexpectedly Popular

The designer never intended to sell it, but here we are
by Sebastian Pop, February 17th, 2015
 

Woman Legally Changes Her Name to Abcdefg Hijklmn Opqrst Uvwxyz

The 36-year-old woman says she felt the need to redefine herself by choosing a brand new name for herself
by Laura Sinpetru, February 17th, 2015
OpenMorrowind Is an Ambitious Remake of The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind for Linux

OpenMorrowind Is an Ambitious Remake of The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind for Linux

by Silviu Stahie, February 17th, 2015
A new version of the game has just landed
 

No-Photoshop Picture of Cindy Crawford for Marie Claire Goes Viral

Leaked photo reopens the debate on the need to be more truthful in media representations of beauty, age
by Elena Gorgan, February 17th, 2015
 

Scary Viper's Tail Looks like an Even Scarier Spider

These seriously freaky vipers use their odd spider-shaped tails to attract prey, wildlife researchers say
by Laura Sinpetru, February 17th, 2015
Aerocool Launches Gaming Cube Case with Upside-Down Motherboard Support

Aerocool Launches Gaming Cube Case with Upside-Down Motherboard Support

by Sebastian Pop, February 17th, 2015
The GT-RS ATX is not really cubic but comes close
Watch: How to Make Water Levitate, as Explained by Science

Watch: How to Make Water Levitate, as Explained by Science

by Laura Sinpetru, February 17th, 2015
All you need is a frying pan, a functional stove, a box of matches and, well, some water to play with
 

Start Practicing Meditation If You Want to Sleep Better at Night

Study finds people who practice mindfulness meditation enjoy better sleep quality than those who don't
by Laura Sinpetru, February 17th, 2015
These Google-Owned Nest Smoke Alarms Could Make Anyone Go Crazy

These Google-Owned Nest Smoke Alarms Could Make Anyone Go Crazy

by Bogdan Popa, February 17th, 2015
Google employee posts video of faulty Nest alarms
 

Apple Watch Will Be Missing Some Features When It’s Released

Sensors for blood pressure, heart activity and stress levels aren’t ready yet, but may be for the 2nd-generation device
by Filip Truta, February 17th, 2015
 

Bizarre Plumes on Mars Have Scientists Scratching Their Heads

The plumes, caught on camera on several occasions, sometimes rise to altitudes of over 250 kilometers (155 miles)
by Laura Sinpetru, February 17th, 2015
Users Frustrated with Microsoft's Growing Interest in Android and iOS Apps

Users Frustrated with Microsoft's Growing Interest in Android and iOS Apps

by Bogdan Popa, February 17th, 2015
“Why do you bring exclusive apps on iOS and Android?”
High-Fat Diets Can Benefit the Heart, Protect It Against Attack Damage

High-Fat Diets Can Benefit the Heart, Protect It Against Attack Damage

by Laura Sinpetru, February 17th, 2015
Study finds evidence that, in the short run, eating a high-fat diet is not all that bad, can actually prove beneficial
High-Tech Satellites Will Soon Study Ocean Acidification from Space

High-Tech Satellites Will Soon Study Ocean Acidification from Space

by Laura Sinpetru, February 17th, 2015
Scientists are now working on developing satellites that will monitor the chemical makeup of oceans from space
New “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice” Poster Leaks Online - Photo

New “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice” Poster Leaks Online - Photo

by Elena Gorgan, February 17th, 2015
Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman together at last
 

Apple Preparing Watch Demo with Apps for Potential Event

Developers invited to Cupertino to supply third-party apps as well as to test the hardware before its public debut
by Filip Truta, February 17th, 2015
 

ESA Releases Superbly Sharp and Detailed Close-Ups of Comet 67P/C-G

The images were obtained by the Rosetta spacecraft this past Saturday, show the comet's surface in unprecedented detail
by Laura Sinpetru, February 17th, 2015
 

PNY Launches HP-Branded Flash Drive

The HP x710w has a metallic case and USB 3.0 support
by Sebastian Pop, February 17th, 2015
Lady Gaga, Taylor Kinney Are Engaged - Photo

Lady Gaga, Taylor Kinney Are Engaged - Photo

by Elena Gorgan, February 17th, 2015
He proposed on Valentine’s Day, after 4 years together
 

Easy-Peasy Saliva Test Promises to Diagnose Autism in Children

The saliva of people with autism has a unique chemical profile, contains high concentrations of specific proteins
by Laura Sinpetru, February 17th, 2015
Intel Skylake-S CPUs Coming in August, at IDF 2015

Intel Skylake-S CPUs Coming in August, at IDF 2015

by Sebastian Pop, February 17th, 2015
There will be both locked and unlocked processors
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Vertu Signature Touch Line Gets a New $19,000 Luxury Phone: Pure Jet Red Gold

Vertu Signature Touch Line Gets a New $19,000 Luxury Phone: Pure Jet Red Gold

by Cosmin Vasile, February 17th, 2015
It's an Android smartphone in a Titanium body