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About 141 articles found for 19 January 2012:

 

Incoming 2012: The Darkness II

More creature attacks and better gunplay will join an evolved story
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 19th, 2012
 

Rate Everything with ‘Jotly’ for Android

The social application lets users rate everything in their lives
by Cosmin Vasile, January 19th, 2012
 

Insects Are the Most Unexplored Class of Organisms

More than half of newly-found species are insects
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
Troubled Company Kodak Sues Samsung over Galaxy Tab

Troubled Company Kodak Sues Samsung over Galaxy Tab

by Sebastian Pop, January 19th, 2012
A win may help turn its life around now that it filed for bankruptcy
 

Syndicate Gets Four-Player Co-Op Demo on PS3 and Xbox 360 This Month

Get a chance to experience the cooperative multiplayer in Syndicate before its release
by Andrei Dobra, January 19th, 2012
 

Power Cut to Some of Voyager 1's Subsystems

This is all part of a very careful power reserves management scheme
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
 

Children of the Mind

A mostly SF perspective on the opportunities our species is presented with
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
Dolphin Browser HD v7.3.1 Arrives on Android

Dolphin Browser HD v7.3.1 Arrives on Android

by Ionut Arghire, January 19th, 2012
The application comes with add-ons integrated in the Toolbar
 

Kodak Files For Bankruptcy amid Digital Revolution

Expects to complete the restructuring process at some point in 2013
by Sebastian Pop, January 19th, 2012
 

Ground Broken at Atlantis's Future KSC Exhibition Center

NASA officials are happy to begin constructing the new display hall
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
Download Outlook Social Connector Provider for Facebook 14.0.4730.1010

Download Outlook Social Connector Provider for Facebook 14.0.4730.1010

by Ionut Arghire, January 19th, 2012
You can now connect Facebook with the Outlook Social Connector
 

Melanoma Drugs May Trigger Other Skin Cancers

The medication is, however, effective against its primary target
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
 

Firefox to Get a 'Reset' Button

Which will reset Firefox to a default state, while also retaining bookmarks and other data
by Lucian Parfeni, January 19th, 2012
 

EVE Online Plans Loyalty Program, Introduces Anti-Cheater Measures

Gamers can also look forward to a revamping of game mechanics
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 19th, 2012
 

LG Optimus 2X and Optimus Black Headed to Straight Talk

Both smartphones are rumored to arrive by the end of the month
by Cosmin Vasile, January 19th, 2012
ENISA: Network Information Security Should Be Part of Education

ENISA: Network Information Security Should Be Part of Education

by Eduard Kovacs, January 19th, 2012
Children should learn about online security from an early age
 

Triangular UFO Revealed by STEREO Is an Artifact

NASA explains why the object looks the way it does
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
 

Acer Expects Ultrabooks to Account For 25-35% of Its Laptop Sales in 2012

It appears that Acer is approaching ultrabooks like it did netbooks
by Sebastian Pop, January 19th, 2012
 

Nokia Wants Differentiation, Not Fragmentation

The vendor will make apps compatible with third-party Windows Phones too
by Ionut Arghire, January 19th, 2012
Apple Launches Stunning iBooks 2, Author and iTunes U Apps

Apple Launches Stunning iBooks 2, Author and iTunes U Apps

by Filip Truta, January 19th, 2012
Reinventing textbooks with iBooks Author, putting tons of courses in one iPad app
 

Apple Is No. 1 Consumer of MEMS Microphones

Noise compression ability was a key factor in choosing the hardware to support Siri
by Filip Truta, January 19th, 2012
 

Facebook Debuts a New App-Install Dialog That Anyone Will Understand

Requirements and privacy settings are much better explained
by Lucian Parfeni, January 19th, 2012
 

Download SQL Server 2012 Developer Training Kit

Get started with the building of SQL Server 2012 database and BI solutions
by Ionut Arghire, January 19th, 2012
 

Milky Way Band and South African Lightning Seen from Above

The latest video from the ISS Expedition 30 is remarkable
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
 

The Scale of the Universe Is Simply Too Much to Grasp [Video]

Experts create rendition of our place in the grand scheme of things
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
Logitech’s Webcam Brings 1080p Video to the Conference Room

Logitech’s Webcam Brings 1080p Video to the Conference Room

by Sorin Nita, January 19th, 2012
Skype video-conferencing has never been so life-like before
 

Apple’s 'Education' Event in New York City About to Go Live

Company to introduce updated software and even a development platform, rumors say
by Filip Truta, January 19th, 2012
 

Watch: The Bullitts 'Supercool' ft. Rosario Dawson

Video shot in London goes viral is, as its name says, supercool
by Elena Gorgan, January 19th, 2012
 

Eating Tuna May Prevent Depression in Teens

Researchers therefore recommend adolescents to eat a lot of fish
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
Microsoft Gets up to £20 ($30/€24) from ZTE for Each Windows Phone

Microsoft Gets up to £20 ($30/€24) from ZTE for Each Windows Phone

by Ionut Arghire, January 19th, 2012
The company is receiving money from Android phone makers as well
 

Beehive-Like Eco Hotel Designed in Ukraine

Three eco-friendly buildings are part of the 'Three Stacks' that will be built in Ukraine
by Oana Grigoras, January 19th, 2012
 

Magic Mouse Battery Drain Solved by Genius

Company intros DX-ECO BlueEyes Wireless Mouse, a capacitor-based product
by Filip Truta, January 19th, 2012
Get Ready for A5 Jailbreak, Downgrade to iOS 5.0.1 9A405 if Necessary [Updated]

Get Ready for A5 Jailbreak, Downgrade to iOS 5.0.1 9A405 if Necessary Updated

by Filip Truta, January 19th, 2012
Hackers working on upcoming jailbreak advise to stick with the base iOS 5 firmware
 

At Least 4.5 Million People Signed Google's Anti-SOPA Petition

Millions more joined in around the web, on Wikipedia, Mozilla via EFF and so on
by Lucian Parfeni, January 19th, 2012
 

Skype Readies Windows 8 Metro App

The company is hiring C# and JavaScript/HTML5 developers
by Ionut Arghire, January 19th, 2012
 

First Basic House You Can Carry Inside Your Pocket

A designer is promoting his awesome self-inflating, portable home that fits inside a purse
by Oana Grigoras, January 19th, 2012
The Most Amazing Cosmic 'Eye'

The Most Amazing Cosmic 'Eye'

by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
New image of Helix Nebula is unbelievably beautiful
 

Angelina Jolie Is 3 Months Pregnant

Weekly claims Jolie and Brad Pitt are getting ready for their seventh child
by Elena Gorgan, January 19th, 2012
 

Download SoulCalibur for iPhone, iPad

‘Relive the eternal tale of swords and souls transcending time and space’
by Filip Truta, January 19th, 2012
 

LED-Backlit TVs Finally Take the Lead in the US

CCFl-lit panels begin their steady descent into posterity
by Sebastian Pop, January 19th, 2012
 

YouTube Debuts Tony Hawk's New Skateboarding Channel

Along with three other extreme sports channels, just the first of many to come
by Lucian Parfeni, January 19th, 2012
Windows Installer Vulnerabilities Allow Privilege Elevations

Windows Installer Vulnerabilities Allow Privilege Elevations

by Eduard Kovacs, January 19th, 2012
They're not easy to exploit, but with enough resources it can be done
 

New Solar Material Enables Walls to Provide Energy

The solar material designed for walls could turn skyscrapers into green power plants
by Oana Grigoras, January 19th, 2012
 

Chris Brown, Rihanna Secretly Hooking Up for the Past Year

Clandestine relationship “can't end well,” concerned friends tell the tabs
by Elena Gorgan, January 19th, 2012
Humongous Yeston Radeon HD 7970 Takes Up Four Expansion Slots

Humongous Yeston Radeon HD 7970 Takes Up Four Expansion Slots

by Sebastian Pop, January 19th, 2012
And people thought dual-slot video cards were oversized beasts
 

4G-Enabled LG Spectrum Now Available at Verizon

The handset features a price tag of $199.99 on contract
by Ionut Arghire, January 19th, 2012
 

Trailer for 'I Am Bruce Lee' Documentary Is Out

Filmmaker Pete McCormack and a bevy of celebrities honor the martial arts master
by Elena Gorgan, January 19th, 2012
 

Spanish Carbon-Neutral Ski Dome Awaits for Approval

SnowWorld could soon open a giant eco-friendly ice-skating and ski dome in Barcelona
by Oana Grigoras, January 19th, 2012
 

Monster Beats Wireless Headphones Hit the FCC

Probably the last headset to be developed together by the two companies
by Sorin Nita, January 19th, 2012
Ancient Brains Put Under the Microscope

Ancient Brains Put Under the Microscope

by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
Scientists are looking for clues of past mental illnesses
 

Details of Major Fight Scenes in 'The Avengers' Leak

Black Widow will be deadly, the Helicarrier will also float on water
by Elena Gorgan, January 19th, 2012
Facebook Introduces 60 New Apps for Your Timeline, More to Come

Facebook Introduces 60 New Apps for Your Timeline, More to Come

by Lucian Parfeni, January 19th, 2012
The Open Graph is now open to any type of app and verb
 

Auckland Determined to Ban Open Fires

Auckland authorities want to ban open fires to curb pollution and reduce health risks
by Oana Grigoras, January 19th, 2012
 

If Einstein Had an iPhone, He’d Have Loved Switch! - Review

Awesome racer lands in the iTunes App Store after successful Android debut
by Filip Truta, January 19th, 2012
 

Chuck Norris Forces 'Expendables 2' to Get PG-13 Rating

Sylvester Stallon confirms rating is down from an R
by Elena Gorgan, January 19th, 2012
 

Ambiguity Makes Language More Efficient

Linguists investigate the reasons why language appeared in the first place
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
Samsung Releases Series 9 High-End All-in-One PC

Samsung Releases Series 9 High-End All-in-One PC

by Sebastian Pop, January 19th, 2012
27-inch machine has an asymmetrical design and 3D support
 

Giant Solar Boat to Complete Voyage Around the Globe

PlanetSolar, the biggest solar ship in the world, is equipped with 703 solar panels
by Oana Grigoras, January 19th, 2012
 

Cast Promotes, Teases 'Spartacus: Vengeance'

Fans should expect an even bolder new season, countless more adventures
by Elena Gorgan, January 19th, 2012
 

Treehouse Built Inside an Office for Friendlier Headquarters

Awesome treehouse implemented by Missing Link makes modern offices more appealing
by Oana Grigoras, January 19th, 2012
154 Million Wikipedia Visitors Didn't Care About SOPA, 95 Percent of Them

154 Million Wikipedia Visitors Didn't Care About SOPA, 95 Percent of Them

by Lucian Parfeni, January 19th, 2012
But eight million visitors did look up information on their elected representatives
 

Verizon Expands Its 4G LTE Network in Five New Markets

The carrier now offers 4G services in 195 markets in the US
by Ionut Arghire, January 19th, 2012
 

A Video Converter for Everyday Use

VidConvert is a simple conversion tool that supports most popular video and audio formats
by Octav Fedor, January 19th, 2012
 

Secunia Shortens Vulnerability Disclosure Deadline to Six Months

Some vendors have been dragging their feet, but things are about to change
by Eduard Kovacs, January 19th, 2012
First Day at Apple - No One Will Help You Connect Your Mac

First Day at Apple - No One Will Help You Connect Your Mac

by Filip Truta, January 19th, 2012
Excerpt from upcoming book, Inside Apple, by Adam Lashinsky
 

Gigabyte Officially Intros Triple-Fan AMD Radeon HD 7970

Graphics card is factory-overclocked and built to live long
by Sebastian Pop, January 19th, 2012
 

Mass Effect 3 PC System Requirements Now Available

Check out the specifications your PC needs to meet in order to play Mass Effect 3
by Andrei Dobra, January 19th, 2012
 

Wind Power Hits 6GW Record in the UK

Smart policies adopted in the UK are expected to cut down energy bills by 7% until 2020
by Oana Grigoras, January 19th, 2012
La Niña Caught Peaking Again

La Niña Caught Peaking Again

by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
Satellite studies reveal the most likely forecast for this winter and spring
 

System Center 2012 Component Add-ons and Extensions RC Up for Grabs

Three packages available, for Orchestrator 2012, Operations Manager and Service Manager
by Ionut Arghire, January 19th, 2012
 

Mark Wahlberg Apologizes for 9/11 Comments

Actor causes a stir saying he could have prevented the terrorist attacks
by Elena Gorgan, January 19th, 2012
 

AOC e2352Phz Passive 3D 23-Inch Display Hits the US

Full HD resolution and 5ms response time for $299, roughly 232 EUR
by Sorin Nita, January 19th, 2012
 

Solar Magnetic Fields Brought Under Close Scrutiny

NASA is using one of its spacecraft in an interesting manner
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
Samsung Star 3 and Star 3 DUOS Officially Unveiled

Samsung Star 3 and Star 3 DUOS Officially Unveiled

by Cosmin Vasile, January 19th, 2012
Both feature-phones are expected to arrive in stores later this month
 

Producer Talks 'Dexter' Controversial Love Story, Season 7

Manny Coto is surprised fans were shocked by the events in season 6
by Elena Gorgan, January 19th, 2012
 

Exquisite Golden Spider Silk Garment Showcased in the UK

The unique piece will be showcased by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London
by Oana Grigoras, January 19th, 2012
At Apple, You Know Something Big Is Happening When the Carpenters Appear

At Apple, You Know Something Big Is Happening When the Carpenters Appear

by Filip Truta, January 19th, 2012
Adam Lashinssky sheds light on the secrecy within 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA
 

Anonymous Reveals Support for Protests in Romania

The hacktivists get involved in all major protests
by Eduard Kovacs, January 19th, 2012
 

Metal Tree Harnessing Solar Power in Urban Areas

Vivien Muller has designed the Electree City, offering extra green power in urban regions
by Oana Grigoras, January 19th, 2012
 

US to Launch Massive Satellite on January 19

The asset is primarily destined to assist warfighters in the battlefield
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
GM Presents Augmented Reality Window of Opportunity

GM Presents Augmented Reality Window of Opportunity

by Sebastian Pop, January 19th, 2012
Special car windows are meant to give passengers something to do
 

Sony Ericsson Posts Q4 2011 Financial Results

The company shipped less handsets, registered loss
by Ionut Arghire, January 19th, 2012
 

'Wind Turbine Syndrome' Is a Myth

Independent health experts have revealed that wind turbines do not threaten human health
by Oana Grigoras, January 19th, 2012
 

ZTE Brings Windows Phone-Powered Tania to the UK

The handset will feature an affordable price tag, appealing specs
by Ionut Arghire, January 19th, 2012
PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 PCS Pictured Ahead of Launch

PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 PCS Pictured Ahead of Launch

by Sorin Nita, January 19th, 2012
A custom cooled HD 7950 that may come factory overclcoked
 

The Official Website of Romanian Singer Inna Hacked by DarkDevilz

The hackers left a message, but since it was in Turkish probably not many understood it
by Eduard Kovacs, January 19th, 2012
 

BioShock 1 Popularity Puts Pressure on BioShock Infinite, Developer Admits

The atmospheric shooter is going to deliver an experience worthy of the BioShock name
by Andrei Dobra, January 19th, 2012
 

Apple’s Secret Textbook Project Code-Named ‘Bliss’

Reportedly inspired by Al Gore’s ‘Our Choice’ e-book app
by Filip Truta, January 19th, 2012
 

Weird Galaxy May Contain Only Dark Matter

This makes telescopes unable to detect the cosmic structure
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
Developer Defend Amy Difficulty, Suggest Easy Mode

Developer Defend Amy Difficulty, Suggest Easy Mode

by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 19th, 2012
Game was criticized for weak mechanics and weird puzzles
 

Astronomers Want to Take the Picture of a Black Hole

They are meeting to discuss how this objective can be achieved
by Tudor Vieru, January 19th, 2012
 

CyanogenMod 9 Mod Released, Android 4.0 Now on TouchPad

Unfortunately, this is just the Alpha 0 build, so a lot of things still don't work
by Sebastian Pop, January 19th, 2012
 

Obama Ditches Controversial Keystone XL Pipeline Project

TransCanada is currently analyzing new routes for Keystone XL Pipeline
by Oana Grigoras, January 19th, 2012
Codemasters Asks for Money from Former Bodycount Developers

Codemasters Asks for Money from Former Bodycount Developers

by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 19th, 2012
Some employees plan to fight the company on the issues of paychecks