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About 151 articles found for 17 September 2012:

 

Nintendo Says Wii U Price Is Right for Market Conditions

The new device will keep initial price as long as the original Wii
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 17th, 2012
 

The Real Wireless Office Is Getting Closer

WiGig’s WirelessAD is clearly designed for high speed, same office use
by Constantin Murariu, September 17th, 2012
 

Nintendo Denies That Mario Is Overexposed

The character powered the launch of all the company's hardware
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 17th, 2012
 

PNY Launches 64 GB Bottle Opener

The company fails to say whether the device is USB 3.0 or USB 2.0
by Constantin Murariu, September 17th, 2012
Dual GamePad Wii U Games Will Arrive in 2013

Dual GamePad Wii U Games Will Arrive in 2013

by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 17th, 2012
Nintendo will also introduce the controller as a separate retail package
 

Intel’s Pat Gelsinger Was Offered AMD Rory Read’s Job

That was back when AMD was searching for a replacement for the famous Dirk Meyer
by Constantin Murariu, September 17th, 2012
 

Ciphertex Presents 40TB 10GbE Secure NAS Server

A network storage system whose game is data safety and suspect data collection
by Sebastian Pop, September 17th, 2012
 

Guild Wars 2 Gets End Game and Balancing Updates

The development team is watching how players engage with the MMO
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 17th, 2012
 

How to Use the Classic Start Menu in Windows 8

The new Windows 8 lacks the traditional Start Menu
by Bogdan Popa, September 17th, 2012
The Most Downloaded Artists in the Top 20 Pirate Countries

The Most Downloaded Artists in the Top 20 Pirate Countries

by Lucian Parfeni, September 17th, 2012
In most countries, local artists take the first place
 

Watch: Man Releases Video Showing His Toddler Playing with a Gorilla

Controversy stirs as several people question his parenting skills
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2012
HTC Elation Leaks: HD Screen, Quad-Core, Windows Phone 8

HTC Elation Leaks: HD Screen, Quad-Core, Windows Phone 8

by Ionut Arghire, September 17th, 2012
It could become HTC’s first Windows Phone 8 smartphone
 

New Means of Protection Against HIV Gets Tested on Monkeys

Nods of disapproval are soon to come from various animal rights activists
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2012
 

Horse Riding and Girl Companion Were Dropped from Tomb Raider

The developers add bows because they are popular at the moment
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 17th, 2012
 

“Boondock Saints 3” Is Definitely Happening

Star Norman Reedus confirms that they’re working on a script right now
by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
Hynix Shows DDR4 Memory and 1Xnm NAND Flash

Hynix Shows DDR4 Memory and 1Xnm NAND Flash

by Constantin Murariu, September 17th, 2012
The SSD price reduction we talked about is becoming a sure thing
 

Chris Brown’s “Fortune” Album Sabotaged in London

Anti-domestic violence group discourages people from buying Chris’ music
by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
 

Kim Kardashian Has Permanent Mink Eyelash Extensions

Kanye West prefers her all natural, so fake eyelashes are out of the question as well
by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
 

New “End of Watch” Featurette: This Is More Than Just a Movie

Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña are brothers – and not just in front of the camera
by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
False App Rankings Displayed by Windows Store

False App Rankings Displayed by Windows Store

by Bogdan Popa, September 17th, 2012
The ranking algorithm doesn’t seem to be properly set up
 

Funky Names for Veggies Make Them More Appealing to Kids

“X-Ray Vision Carrots” are more likely to get eaten by school children
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2012
 

AT&T Registers Record iPhone 5 Sales

The smartphone will become generally available on September 21st
by Ionut Arghire, September 17th, 2012
 

Qualcomm Is Looking at AMD for Graphics

A stronger collaboration might be possible between the two companies
by Constantin Murariu, September 17th, 2012
PowerColor Launches Single-Slot Radeon HD 7750 4GB Video Card

PowerColor Launches Single-Slot Radeon HD 7750 4GB Video Card

by Constantin Murariu, September 17th, 2012
The card features an impressive memory buffer, but not all is rosy with the new device
 

A First: PCs Account For Less Than Half of DRAM Market

Handsets and other consumer electronics overcame PCs in the second quarter of 2012
by Sebastian Pop, September 17th, 2012
 

First Dark Energy Camera Turned On

The device features components manufactured at Berkeley Lab
by Tudor Vieru, September 17th, 2012
Box's New "Accelerator" Ensures the Fastest Upload Speeds of Any Cloud Storage Provider

Box's New "Accelerator" Ensures the Fastest Upload Speeds of Any Cloud Storage Provider

by Lucian Parfeni, September 17th, 2012
Box is boasting that its new infrastructure ensures much faster uploads
 

NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Takes Over ISS Command

She replaces a Russian cosmonaut, now returned to Earth
by Tudor Vieru, September 17th, 2012
 

Watch: Puppy Has Love-Hate Relationship with a Watermelon

The animal seems to fear the fruit, yet can’t stay away from it
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2012
 

Software Update Arrives on HTC One S at Three UK

The update has already started to roll out on devices
by Ionut Arghire, September 17th, 2012
 

Woman Gets Convicted in Court for Abusing Rabbits

Carole will also undergo a psychiatric evaluation before allowed to carry on with her life
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2012
Warp Drives May Be More “Possible” Than Once Thought

Warp Drives May Be More “Possible” Than Once Thought

by Tudor Vieru, September 17th, 2012
Experts say that these devices could manipulate spacetime
 

Olympus Readies Two Interchangeable Lens Cameras

Both are Micro Four Thirds models featuring the “Water Color” filter
by Sebastian Pop, September 17th, 2012
 

Lexar Outs 256 GB SDXC UHS-I Memory Card for Professional Photographers

It is built out of 128 Gb Micron chips and capable of Full HD 3D recording
by Sebastian Pop, September 17th, 2012
 

First Look at the New Suit from “RoboCop”

Joel Kinnaman is on set of the remake, looks very impressive in new suit
by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
 

Spotlight: Student Takes to Planting Gardens on Top of City Buses

The “Bus Roots” project presents urban dwellers with moving green patches
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2012
 

Obsidian’s Project Eternity Is Funded, Gets New Goals

Gamers can get the team to add more factions, storylines and characters
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 17th, 2012
Child Survives Complications at Birth but Accidentally Shoots Himself 2 Years Later

Child Survives Complications at Birth but Accidentally Shoots Himself 2 Years Later

by Raluca Anghel, September 17th, 2012
The two-year-old is killed while playing with his father’s gun
 

Flame Has at Least Three More Brothers, Experts Found

Researchers have performed a thorough analysis of the threat's C&C servers
by Eduard Kovacs, September 17th, 2012
 

HP CEO: Company-Issued Laptops Are Bricks, Apple Taught Us That Design Matters

The chief executive officer intends to change the design philosophy of the company
by Sebastian Pop, September 17th, 2012
 

Kourtney Kardashian Pulls Daughter Out at Birth, Allows Cameras In – Video

Keeping Up With the Kardashians season finale includes birth of Penelope Scotland
by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
AeroCool Strike-X X-1000 Fan Controller: There Is No Kill Like Overkill

AeroCool Strike-X X-1000 Fan Controller: There Is No Kill Like Overkill

by Sebastian Pop, September 17th, 2012
It acts as a USB fan controller and audio jack holder as well
 

Madonna Takes Another Swipe at Lady Gaga in Concert in Atlantic City

“Imitation is the highest form of flattery,” Queen of Pop says during her show
by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
 

Expedition 32's Soyuz Capsule Landing [Photo]

Three astronauts returned to Earth on early Monday
by Tudor Vieru, September 17th, 2012
 

Bow Tie-Wearing Duck is Forbidden Participation from Charity Events

The duck is considered “irritating” and will no longer tag along at charity collection
by Raluca Anghel, September 17th, 2012
 

Spotlight: Man Lives Inside an Old Boeing 727

Aircraft made perfect homes for those who appreciate their design
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2012
Amanda Bynes Has Serious Mental Issues, Friends Reveal

Amanda Bynes Has Serious Mental Issues, Friends Reveal

by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
She’s not just crying out for help, she really needs it, claims report
 

LG Reveals Pocket Photo, a Mobile Picture Printer (Video)

Described as the smallest ever, the device connects through a variety of protocols
by Sebastian Pop, September 17th, 2012
Company Goes Looking for Radioactive Device in South Western Texas

Company Goes Looking for Radioactive Device in South Western Texas

by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2012
The 7-inch radioactive rod got lost whilst natural gas wells were being drilled
 

Gaia Spacecraft Receives Its Science Instruments

The satellite's bus is now ready to commence testing
by Tudor Vieru, September 17th, 2012
Fusion Liners Prove Their Worth at Sandia

Fusion Liners Prove Their Worth at Sandia

by Tudor Vieru, September 17th, 2012
Researchers conduct successful preliminary tests on these instruments
 

“Great Expectations” Trailer: Atmospheric, Eerie, Superb

New film adaptation of Charles Dickens’ masterpiece promises a real treat
by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
Smugglers Who Swallowed $40,000 in Cash Caught in Colombia

Smugglers Who Swallowed $40,000 in Cash Caught in Colombia

by Raluca Anghel, September 17th, 2012
The two “heavy-set” men were attempting money laundering
 

New Study Assesses Offshore Wind Energy Capacity in the US

This green power source could light up the entire American East Coast, researchers argue
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2012
 

Toluna: Americans Are Disappointed That iPhone 5 Lacks Wireless Charging

Lack of inductive charging was actually the #1 complaint regarding iPhone 5
by Filip Truta, September 17th, 2012
 

Microsoft’s Surface Tablet Price May Reach $800 (€610)

Steve Ballmer says that the new gadget won’t be a cheap one
by Constantin Murariu, September 17th, 2012
Watch: Leona Lewis’ Beautiful “Trouble” Video

Watch: Leona Lewis’ Beautiful “Trouble” Video

by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
Singer delivers powerful visuals for impassioned single
 

Philippines Introduces Cybercrime Prevention Law, Includes Controversial Libel Section

Critics of the legislation say that it will allow defamed politicians to sue bloggers
by Eduard Kovacs, September 17th, 2012
 

Japan Announces Plans to Entirely Quit Nuclear Power by 2030

This energy source is to be gradually rendered obsolete in this country
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2012
 

Watch: Unlikely Diva in the Making Wows X Factor USA Judges

Quatrele Da’an Smith covers Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way,” goes through to the next round
by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
Weird Inventions That Haven’t Changed the World, but Did Make Us Laugh

Weird Inventions That Haven’t Changed the World, but Did Make Us Laugh

by Raluca Anghel, September 17th, 2012
The automatic banana peeler is just one example
 

Analyst: Wii U Will Get Price Cut Before the End of 2013

The device will follow the same path as the 3DS handheld
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 17th, 2012
 

Girl Posts Anime Eyes Make-up Tutorial

This video shows you how to achieve the anime look by really making your eyes pop
by Raluca Anghel, September 17th, 2012
 

AMD’s Hondo APU Is Windows 8-Exclusive

The company says it won’t bother with Android support, but Linux support will come later
by Constantin Murariu, September 17th, 2012
 

Apple Releases the Blueprints for iPod touch 5, iPod nano 7G

Accessory manufacturers to build their products using these schematics
by Filip Truta, September 17th, 2012
Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 to Arrive at MWC Next Year

Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 to Arrive at MWC Next Year

by Ionut Arghire, September 17th, 2012
It should pack better hardware specs than Galaxy S III
 

Global Warming Will Further Intensify Extreme Precipitations

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
by Tudor Vieru, September 17th, 2012
 

Woman Contracts the Plague After Rescuing a Stray Cat

This woman from Oregon is currently being treated with antibiotics for the rare disease
by Raluca Anghel, September 17th, 2012
 

Poland Joins the European Space Agency

The country is now officially ESA's 20th Member State
by Tudor Vieru, September 17th, 2012
Mexican Hosting Company Breached, 1,169 Sites Defaced by Bangladeshi Hackers

Mexican Hosting Company Breached, 1,169 Sites Defaced by Bangladeshi Hackers

by Eduard Kovacs, September 17th, 2012
Rexoman of the Bangladeshi Cyber Army took credit for the attack
 

Jane Lynch and PETA Try to Keep Atlanta Pride from Partying at the Georgia Aquarium

The animals looked after at this facility stand to be affected by the noise and lighting
by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2012
 

Twitter Reveals Occupy Protester's Tweets, Rather Than Disclose Its Financial Details

The court forced Twitter to hand over the data without a warrant
by Lucian Parfeni, September 17th, 2012
 

American Idol Judges Lineup Confirmed

Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson and Keith Urban join Mariah Carey on the panel
by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
 

Phanteks Announces Ultra Low Profile CPU Cooler

It is nickel plated and can handle CPUs with a TDP up to 130 watts
by Constantin Murariu, September 17th, 2012
iPhone 5 Is the Top Recommended Choice Within Yahoo!

iPhone 5 Is the Top Recommended Choice Within Yahoo!

by Filip Truta, September 17th, 2012
CEO Marissa Mayer is known to be a fan of Apple’s iPhone
 

Britney Spears Hasn’t Seen Her Sons Since July, Claims Report

She’s too busy with X Factor and her fiancé, has been turning down visits
by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
 

ALMA Backdropped by the Crystal-Clear Night Sky [Photo]

ESO releases amazing image of the world's most powerful radio telescope
by Tudor Vieru, September 17th, 2012
 

Payday Loan Services Found to Fuel Sites That Sell Stolen Identities

A perfect example is a site that stores the details of 75 million US citizens
by Eduard Kovacs, September 17th, 2012
 

Owner Claims His Frat House Is a Monastery to Evade Zoning Laws

After being asked for a permit, the man from Chicago claimed his house would be a convent
by Raluca Anghel, September 17th, 2012
Microsoft Office Will Help Windows Tablets Overtake Android in 2015

Microsoft Office Will Help Windows Tablets Overtake Android in 2015

by Bogdan Popa, September 17th, 2012
Taiwan-based analyst firm expects Windows tablets to record a very fast growth
 

Fujifilm XF1 Compact Camera, Thin and Cheap Device in Faux Leather

It features a 12-megapixel sensor and a price of under $500 / 380-500 Euro
by Sebastian Pop, September 17th, 2012
 

Tim Schafer Has More Psychonauts Stories to Tell

The company is currently working on Kickstarter adventure game
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 17th, 2012
 

HTC’s DIx 5-Inch Phablet Gets Detailed

It could be launched at Verizon as DROID Incredible X
by Ionut Arghire, September 17th, 2012
 

How Meteors Make Exoplanets Seem Inhabited

The space rocks can contribute important amounts of methane
by Tudor Vieru, September 17th, 2012
Vote Now, Help Save 7 Endangered Species

Vote Now, Help Save 7 Endangered Species

by Laura Sinpetru, September 17th, 2012
Organization calls for the public's active involvement in conservation efforts
 

Quick Tips & Tricks to Make Life Easier

This video shows tips on how to clean your toilet, dishes or windows the easy way
by Raluca Anghel, September 17th, 2012
 

First AMD Radeon HD 8000 “Oland” GPU Details

The cards are not AMD’s top GPUs, but they will be enough to batter Nvidia’s GTX 680
by Constantin Murariu, September 17th, 2012
 

Two Extinction Events Preceded the Death of Dinosaurs

Scientists find that another extinction occurred shortly before the K-T event
by Tudor Vieru, September 17th, 2012
 

Chris Evans Talks “Captain America” Sequel, Rumored Meltdown

“I’m fine! I’m fine! You know, I didn’t have a meltdown,” the actor says in new interview
by Elena Gorgan, September 17th, 2012
Company Executive Says Microsoft Is All About Passion for Software

Company Executive Says Microsoft Is All About Passion for Software

by Bogdan Popa, September 17th, 2012
S. Somasegar takes part in an AMA session on Reddit
 

iTunes No Longer Supports PowerPC, Requires OS X 10.6.8

Software Updates no longer delivered automatically to old Mac OS X versions
by Filip Truta, September 17th, 2012
 

Part of Expedition 32 Lands in Kazakhstan

The crew departed the space station early on Sunday
by Tudor Vieru, September 17th, 2012
 

Galaxy Nexus 2 Reportedly Emerges in User Agent Profile

The phone could be launched as Galaxy Nexus Plus or Galaxy Premier
by Ionut Arghire, September 17th, 2012
UFC’s Dana White on Hackers: We Will See How Tough They Really Are Now

UFC’s Dana White on Hackers: We Will See How Tough They Really Are Now

by Eduard Kovacs, September 17th, 2012
The organization's boss once again lashes out at the ones who took down the UFC website
 

Ubisoft CEO Wants Less Big Games, More Free-to-Play

The company also has big plans for the coming Wii U
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 17th, 2012
 

iPhone 5 A6 Chip Has 1GB of 1066MHz RAM

Tests indicate huge spike in performance compared to former A-series SoCs
by Filip Truta, September 17th, 2012
First Wireless Power Charging Intel Devices Arrive in Early 2013

First Wireless Power Charging Intel Devices Arrive in Early 2013

by Sebastian Pop, September 17th, 2012
We suspect that a bunch of them will be on display at CES
 

Endeavour Will Fly to Florida on September 18

Its trip was slightly delayed on account of bad weather
by Tudor Vieru, September 17th, 2012
 

Hitchhiker Gets a Tattoo for Every Car That Doesn’t Pick Him Up

Watch this video of a man getting inked 48 times before getting a ride
by Raluca Anghel, September 17th, 2012
Intel “Rosepoint” Atom SoC Will Integrate Wi-Fi
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Intel “Rosepoint” Atom SoC Will Integrate Wi-Fi

It will be constructed on the 32nm technology and will include 2.4 GHz wireless
by Sebastian Pop, September 17th, 2012
Ballmer: 2012 Is the Most Epic Year in Microsoft’s History

Ballmer: 2012 Is the Most Epic Year in Microsoft’s History

by Bogdan Popa, September 17th, 2012
Steve Ballmer hopes that Windows 8 will change the world
 

Goodbye Ubuntu 11.04

The Natty Narwhal will reach end of life on October 28th
by Marius Nestor, September 17th, 2012