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About 160 articles found for 19 September 2012:

 

ZTE Launches Grand Era U985 in China

The quad-core smartphone will hit shelves in a few days
by Ionut Arghire, September 19th, 2012
 

Acer Will Launch New Chromebook in October, Hopes to Replace Netbooks

Mass production of the 11.6-inch notebook is said to have already started
by Sebastian Pop, September 19th, 2012
 

BioWare Is Working on New Game Universe

It will offer a different experience than Mass Effect and Dragon Age
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 19th, 2012
 

How to Customize the Windows 8 Start Screen

Windows 8 offers several options in this regard, but third-party apps also come in handy
by Bogdan Popa, September 19th, 2012
 

Security App of the Week: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

A great security tool that can be used on its own, or in addition to your current product
by Eduard Kovacs, September 19th, 2012
Star Trek’s Worf Reveals Castlevania Movie

Star Trek’s Worf Reveals Castlevania Movie

by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 19th, 2012
The new movie might follow the storyline of the new game
 

Galaxy Note X Concept Packs a 6.3’’ Screen, Runs Android 5.0

It sports a 2GHz quad-core Cortex A15 processor, a 16MP camera
by Ionut Arghire, September 19th, 2012
 

Sprint Announces over 1 Million Direct Connect Users

It launched its Direct Connect push-to-talk service less than a year ago
by Ionut Arghire, September 19th, 2012
Download iOS 6 Software Update

Download iOS 6 Software Update

by Filip Truta, September 19th, 2012
Available for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2, and iPod touch (4th generation)
 

Funcom Is Still Committed to Monthly Updates for The Secret World

The company wants to make sure players have enough content to explore
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 19th, 2012
 

Galaxy Note II Now on Pre-Order at U.S. Cellular at $299.99

It will arrive on shelves with support for the company’s LTE service
by Ionut Arghire, September 19th, 2012
Tyra Banks Talks Body Image, Low Self-Esteem, Struggles to Gain Weight

Tyra Banks Talks Body Image, Low Self-Esteem, Struggles to Gain Weight

by Elena Gorgan, September 19th, 2012
Famous model talks about her issues as a teen, aims to inspire and help women
 

Dieters Want to Have Kelly Brook’s Curves, Survey Reveals

Former glamor girl is voted Miss Body Perfect, size 0 trend is virtually dying
by Elena Gorgan, September 19th, 2012
Colorful Reveals White GTX 650 Flame Wars X Graphics Card

Colorful Reveals White GTX 650 Flame Wars X Graphics Card

by Sebastian Pop, September 19th, 2012
Part of the iGame series, it is better than the other iGame model
 

HTC Makes Windows Phone 8X Official

It will arrive on shelves around the world starting with November
by Ionut Arghire, September 19th, 2012
 

Emsisoft Anti-Malware 7 Review

Dual scan engine power, improved real-time protection performance
by Ionut Ilascu, September 19th, 2012
 

Vimeo Introduces a Tip Jar and Pay-to-View, Artists Can Start Making Money on the Site

Filmmakers are now able to make some money on Vimeo rather than just showcase their stuff
by Lucian Parfeni, September 19th, 2012
 

Panasonic ToughBook 31 Gets Ivy Bridge

The famous rigged notebooks receive a much needed upgrade to the 22nm Ivy Bridge
by Constantin Murariu, September 19th, 2012
Kat Von D Is Dating Deadmau5

Kat Von D Is Dating Deadmau5

by Elena Gorgan, September 19th, 2012
Photos confirm she moved on from failed romance with Jesse James
 

“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” Trailer Is Here

Second trailer shows more of the amazing adventure ahead for Bilbo Baggins
by Elena Gorgan, September 19th, 2012
 

Former Supermodel Loses Front Teeth to Save a Baby Deer, Is Bitten by Police Dog

Paula Hamilton swerved to avoid killing “Bambi” in a car crash
by Raluca Anghel, September 19th, 2012
 

Conficker Worm Compromises Prison CCTV Systems

An unpatched machine running Windows Server 2003 allowed the malware to crawl through
by Eduard Kovacs, September 19th, 2012
 

SpaceX to Launch a New Dragon Resupply Spacecraft in October

The capsule is headed for the International Space Station
by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Talks “Lincoln,” “Looper,” Bruce Willis

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Talks “Lincoln,” “Looper,” Bruce Willis

by Elena Gorgan, September 19th, 2012
Actor promotes bevy of movies, praises fellow actors for authenticity and dedication
 

Samsung MV900F Amoled Display Camera Finally Shipping

It is surprisingly cheap compared to the cameras that got launched this week
by Sebastian Pop, September 19th, 2012
 

Space Shuttle Endeavour Starts Its Final Flight

The orbiter is scheduled to arrive in California this Friday
by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
Spotlight: Hilarious Poodle Walks on Its Hind Legs Like a Runway Model – Video

Spotlight: Hilarious Poodle Walks on Its Hind Legs Like a Runway Model – Video

by Laura Sinpetru, September 19th, 2012
This puppy is one of the world's most gracious canines
 

Apacer Shows Stylish External USB 3.0 HDD

This is quite a speedy device that can read data at a decent 112 MB/s
by Constantin Murariu, September 19th, 2012
 

Use Your iPhone to Detect Ear Infections at Home

Researchers create attachment designed for this very purpose
by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
 

The Long-Term Effects of Genetically-Modified Maize [Video]

Longest study on the issue produces very worrying results
by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
 

Mitt Romney Is a Fan of Snooki, Not of the Kardashians – Video

Kim Kardashian must be crushed, since she branded herself a “liberal Republican”
by Elena Gorgan, September 19th, 2012
Poodle Walks the Runway, Steals the Spotlight from Professional Models

Poodle Walks the Runway, Steals the Spotlight from Professional Models

by Laura Sinpetru, September 19th, 2012
The pooch seems to enjoy having its picture taken by the media
 

Google Hangouts+ Adds Better Troll Controls, 18+ Adults Only Option

Google+ Hangouts remains the stand-out feature of Google's social "layer"
by Lucian Parfeni, September 19th, 2012
Justin Bieber’s Mother Patti Mallette Opens Up on Years of Abuse – Video

Justin Bieber’s Mother Patti Mallette Opens Up on Years of Abuse – Video

by Elena Gorgan, September 19th, 2012
Patti is promoting a new book called “Nowhere but Up”
 

Genetic Signature of Cancer Stem Cells Found

New treatments could soon emerge against numerous types of cancer
by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
A New Price Report on AMD Trinity APUs Still Says They're Dirt Cheap
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A New Price Report on AMD Trinity APUs Still Says They're Dirt Cheap

The desktop accelerated processing units have more than decent specs
by Sebastian Pop, September 19th, 2012
 

Galaxy Note II Arrives in the US in November at Five Carriers

It lands at AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular
by Ionut Arghire, September 19th, 2012
 

FTL Review (PC)

A roguelike that offers choices, resource management and great ship-to-ship battles
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 19th, 2012
Improving 3D Printers to Produce Stronger Objects

Improving 3D Printers to Produce Stronger Objects

by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
Thus far, the things they manufacture tend to be rather fragile
 

China Hosts Beauty Pageant for Goldfish

Judges have to carefully inspect 3,000 fish before deciding on the “World Goldfish Queen”
by Laura Sinpetru, September 19th, 2012
 

Intel Windows 8 Tablets Come Next Week

The company will host an official launch event with some other big companies
by Constantin Murariu, September 19th, 2012
 

New “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” Video: Mama Bear’s Bingo Face

TLC teases with new clip, offers more insight into the lives of their newest hit family
by Elena Gorgan, September 19th, 2012
 

Spotlight: Foxes Are Outrageously Gifted Snow Divers – Video

These animals display incredible athletic skills, rely on them to get their next lunch
by Laura Sinpetru, September 19th, 2012
LEPA Introduces 650W Mainstream Power Supply Unit

LEPA Introduces 650W Mainstream Power Supply Unit

by Sebastian Pop, September 19th, 2012
It features 80Plus Bronze certification and fixed cables
 

People Should Be Legally Allowed to Trade Wildlife, Researcher Argues

Banning such activities ups prices on the black market, boosts illegal activities
by Laura Sinpetru, September 19th, 2012
 

Organic Lasers Can Now Be Printed

The standard inkjet technology was successfully modified for this purpose
by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
 

John Legere Becomes T-Mobile’s CEO

The carrier is expected to become a stronger competitor under his command
by Ionut Arghire, September 19th, 2012
Possible Conflict of Interest Involving a Wikipedia Director and Gibraltarpedia

Possible Conflict of Interest Involving a Wikipedia Director and Gibraltarpedia

by Lucian Parfeni, September 19th, 2012
Wikipedia's opaque inner workings are hard to understand from the outside
 

Dell Releases Latitude 6430u 14-Inch Ultrabook

Sales will start when Windows 8 gets launched, but no price was given
by Sebastian Pop, September 19th, 2012
 

Captain Paul Watson Gets His Second "Red Notice" from the Interpol

The notice was issued at explicit Japan's request, explains the Sea Shepherd organization
by Laura Sinpetru, September 19th, 2012
ESA Wants Spacecraft Batteries Containing Nuclear Fuel

ESA Wants Spacecraft Batteries Containing Nuclear Fuel

by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
A UK facility is working towards producing these devices
 

Check Out the World's First Color Film [Video]

The 1902 movie was shot by Edwardian photographer Edward Turner
by Raluca Anghel, September 19th, 2012
 

Best Windows 7 Gadget: Windows 8

Several other online gadget galleries are still available
by Bogdan Popa, September 19th, 2012
Premature Death Is a Real Risk for Those Who Harm Themselves

Premature Death Is a Real Risk for Those Who Harm Themselves

by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
 

BioWare Founders Leave Company and Video Game Development

They worked on Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, Mass Effect and Dragon Age
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 19th, 2012
 

Climate Change Might Rid Us of Fruit Flies

This species is unable to adapt to new conditions, stands to become extinct
by Laura Sinpetru, September 19th, 2012
Intel Centerton CPU Specifications Revealed
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Microsoft Blocks Antivirus Software on Windows RT

Microsoft Blocks Antivirus Software on Windows RT

by Bogdan Popa, September 19th, 2012
No security software category is available in Windows Store
 

Mandriva Linux 2012 Alpha Features KDE 4.9

The final release of Mandriva Linux 2012 is expected in November!
by Marius Nestor, September 19th, 2012
Micron Releases Low-Power DDR3L-RS Memory for Tablets and Ultrathin Laptops

Micron Releases Low-Power DDR3L-RS Memory for Tablets and Ultrathin Laptops

by Sebastian Pop, September 19th, 2012
They come in 2 Gb and 4 Gb and are built on the 30nm technology
 

Marvell and Stanford Announce SMILE Plug Computer

The new device comes with dual Gigabit LAN, WirelessN and a 5V backup battery
by Constantin Murariu, September 19th, 2012
 

iPhone 5 Achieves the Fastest SunSpider Test Ever Recorded on a Smartphone

A6 CPU deemed leader of the pack in SunSpider JavaScript benchmark
by Filip Truta, September 19th, 2012
Pilot Performs Emergency Landing After Gear Failure [Video]

Pilot Performs Emergency Landing After Gear Failure [Video]

by Raluca Anghel, September 19th, 2012
This pilot kept his cool and successfully landed the plane at a Nevada airport
 

New Monkey Species Discovered in the Congo

This is only the second monkey species discovered in over 28 years
by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
 

Facebook Debuts Mobile Ad Network, Its First Huge Play in the Mobile Space

The move should prove that Facebook is very focused on mobile
by Lucian Parfeni, September 19th, 2012
 

Omega Single Player DLC Announced for Mass Effect 3

The new content will probably take gamers back to the space station
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 19th, 2012
 

EU Investigation Continues in Microsoft’s Browser Fiasco

Antitrust regulators continue investigation despite Microsoft offering choice screen
by Bogdan Popa, September 19th, 2012
Volvo's “Road Trains” Could Soon Hit the Highways

Volvo's “Road Trains” Could Soon Hit the Highways

by Laura Sinpetru, September 19th, 2012
Cars will be attached to one another like train carts, one truck will take the lead
 

Silicon Power Presents 128GB CF 1000X Memory Card

It transfers data at 150 MB/s and complies with environmental regulations
by Sebastian Pop, September 19th, 2012
 

Arctic Ocean to Reach Minimum Yearly Extent Soon

Experts say that this year broke the low sea ice extent record set in 2007
by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
 

Girl with Incredible Voice Starts Singing in a Supermarket

An unidentified girl from Singapore proves her talent in this viral video
by Raluca Anghel, September 19th, 2012
Sony Launches Xperia miro and Xperia SL in India

Sony Launches Xperia miro and Xperia SL in India

by Ionut Arghire, September 19th, 2012
Both of them are already shipping from online retailers
 

Netflix 2.3 iOS Gets Updated UI, iPhone 5 Version Up Next

Several improvements in playback, AV sync, and subtitle handling
by Filip Truta, September 19th, 2012
 

Biostar Launches Hi-Fi A85X FM2 AMD Motherboard with THX Audio

It uses a high quality sound amplifier with separate power circuits for each channel
by Constantin Murariu, September 19th, 2012
Experts Identify IE Exploit on Indian Defense Site, Find Link to PlugX RAT

Experts Identify IE Exploit on Indian Defense Site, Find Link to PlugX RAT

by Eduard Kovacs, September 19th, 2012
AlienVault researchers have analyzed the zero-day and the websites that serve it
 

Man Cuts Micro SIM to Obtain an iPhone 5 Compatible Nano SIM

This video shows how you can keep your SIM card when switching to iPhone 5
by Raluca Anghel, September 19th, 2012
 

Motorola RAZR HD Lands at O2 in Germany

It will be released in October at €549 (around $720)
by Ionut Arghire, September 19th, 2012
 

The iPhone 5 Reviews Are Kicking In

Pundit Daring Fireball says your iPhone 4/4S will feel like a brick
by Filip Truta, September 19th, 2012
 

Sweden Does Not Produce Enough Trash, Needs to Buy More

The country needs this resource to heat water, homes and businesses
by Laura Sinpetru, September 19th, 2012
 

There Are No Plans to Move the Pokemon Series to 3D

The characters might lose part of their charm in the transition
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 19th, 2012
Gmail Teams Up with Apple and Offers Free iPads in Email Scam

Gmail Teams Up with Apple and Offers Free iPads in Email Scam

by Eduard Kovacs, September 19th, 2012
Apple needs to make room for the iPad 3, so they're giving away iPad 2s for free
 

Martian Soil May Protect Astronauts from Radiation

Building a shelter on the Red Planet is a thorny issue
by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
 

“Hugging People” Video Will Improve Your Mood

Andrew Hales shows people's reactions to displays of affection from strangers
by Raluca Anghel, September 19th, 2012
 

Microsoft SkyDrive Updated with Recycle Bin

The new feature is currently available in the web app exclusively
by Bogdan Popa, September 19th, 2012
German Users Warned of IE Zero-Day Attacks, Told to Turn To Other Browsers

German Users Warned of IE Zero-Day Attacks, Told to Turn To Other Browsers

by Eduard Kovacs, September 19th, 2012
Germany's Federal Office for Information Security has issued an alert
 

“The Master” Sets All-Time Per-Screen Box Office Record

Paul Thomas Anderson film surpasses even the most optimistic expectations
by Elena Gorgan, September 19th, 2012
 

Donald Trump Thinks Wind Turbines Are Ugly Bird Killers

These green energy providers have destroyed the entrance to Palm Springs, he argues
by Laura Sinpetru, September 19th, 2012
 

HTC Teases New Phone for Today, Windows Phone 8 Expected

The company might unveil two handsets running under the new OS
by Ionut Arghire, September 19th, 2012
 

Church of Scientology Fights Back at Vanity Fair, Accuses It of “Religious Bigotry”

Attorneys threaten legal action, claim Tom Cruise story is false, intentionally misleading
by Elena Gorgan, September 19th, 2012
 

NASA's New Laser Communications Demonstrator Passes Review

The agency wants to stream HD live videos from other planets
by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
Wi-Fi Alliance Announces First Devices Certified for Miracast Video Streaming

Wi-Fi Alliance Announces First Devices Certified for Miracast Video Streaming

by Sebastian Pop, September 19th, 2012
All Intel WiDi devices are supported, as are Broadcom, NVIDIA, Qualcomm and TI products
 

Jesus Had a Wife – The Discovery of an Early Christian Text Baffles Researchers

The text "Jesus said to them, 'my wife'" has sparked debates about the Christian tradition
by Raluca Anghel, September 19th, 2012
 

No Unlocked Bootloader for Verizon’s Galaxy Note 2

The handset hasn’t been officially confirmed as of yet
by Ionut Arghire, September 19th, 2012
 

Google Go Programming Language Used to Develop Encriyoko Malware

The Trojan encrypts files with a Blowfish algorithm, making them difficult to recover
by Eduard Kovacs, September 19th, 2012
Popinator Shoots Popcorn into Your Mouth When Ordered (Video)

Popinator Shoots Popcorn into Your Mouth When Ordered (Video)

by Sebastian Pop, September 19th, 2012
The amount of engineering that went into it might give some pause
 

Sony Reveals Slimmer Version of the PlayStation 3 for September 25 Launch

The new device comes in two versions with a lot of hard drive space
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 19th, 2012
 

Man Overseeing 80% of AMD's Revenue Quits

He helped AMD's notebook CPU market share rise from 1 to 18%
by Sebastian Pop, September 19th, 2012
 

Organic Materials Can Become Prebiotic While Frozen in Ice

Scientists simulate conditions in the outer solar system inside the lab
by Tudor Vieru, September 19th, 2012
How to Make Your Face Invisible to Cameras

How to Make Your Face Invisible to Cameras

by Raluca Anghel, September 19th, 2012
This YouTube user shows how infrared LEDs can be used to blind cameras
 

AMD Trinity-Ready Gigabyte FM2 Motherboard Exposed

It has an 8-phase VRM and can hold up to 32 GB of DDR3-2400 RAM
by Sebastian Pop, September 19th, 2012
 

World’s Highest Density 1 Tb Embedded NAND Storage Is Now in Mass Production

It’s just a 14 by 16 millimeter chip that will fit nicely into your phone
by Constantin Murariu, September 19th, 2012
 

Bust-N-Rush Review (PC)

A fast-paced 3D arcade runner with great replay value
by Cosmin Anton, September 19th, 2012
New York Stock Exchange and Bank of America Targeted by Muslim Hackers

New York Stock Exchange and Bank of America Targeted by Muslim Hackers

by Eduard Kovacs, September 19th, 2012
Izz ad-din Al qassam protests against the controversial Innocence of Muslims movie
 

World’s Smallest PC on a Stick Launched by Zero Devices

The unit has a dual-core ARM Cortex A9 processor and even an SD slot
by Constantin Murariu, September 19th, 2012
Intel Launches 2 GHz Atom Medfield with Disastrous Performance
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Intel Launches 2 GHz Atom Medfield with Disastrous Performance

Motorola is the main smartphone partner, but the phone’s main feature is a big battery
by Constantin Murariu, September 19th, 2012