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About 134 articles found for 19 December 2011:

 

Fusion Garage Might Be in Its Final Throes

As the PR company breaks contact with it, Fusion garage has a website failure as well
by Sebastian Pop, December 19th, 2011
 

Nokia Confirms Lumia 800 Battery Issues, Promises Fix for It

The company will release the software update in early 2012
by Ionut Arghire, December 19th, 2011
 

Lenovo Orders More Quad-Core Tablets from Pegatron

As the tablet game heats up, the company wants to seriously challenge Apple
by Sebastian Pop, December 19th, 2011
 

Intel Ivy Bridge CPU Pricing Unveiled

Priced similarly as their Sandy Bridge alternatives
by Sorin Nita, December 19th, 2011
Samsung Wave M and Wave Y Up for Pre-Order in the UK

Samsung Wave M and Wave Y Up for Pre-Order in the UK

by Cosmin Vasile, December 19th, 2011
The smartphones may arrive in stores in early 2012
 

Google+ Gets a Beautiful New Photo Lightbox

Google is also debuting improved photo-tagging and the new face recognition feature
by Lucian Parfeni, December 19th, 2011
 

HTC Sync 3.0.5606 Now Available for Download

The app now offers support for the latest HTC Android smartphones out there
by Ionut Arghire, December 19th, 2011
 

Mail.ru Will operate Crytek’s Warface in Russia

Crytek shooter will be online oriented and free-to-play
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 19th, 2011
 

HP Isn't Changing Its Logo After All

Moving Brands was asked to come up with the designs back in 2008
by Sebastian Pop, December 19th, 2011
Huawei Honor Lands at Cricket as Huawei Mercury, Priced at $250 (190 EUR)

Huawei Honor Lands at Cricket as Huawei Mercury, Priced at $250 (190 EUR)

by Cosmin Vasile, December 19th, 2011
The smartphone comes with Gingerbread and 1.4 GHz single core CPU
 

UCLA and MIT Now Evaluate Admissions Candidates on the iPad

Built by admissions professionals, the tool allegedly reduces review time by up to 75%
by Filip Truta, December 19th, 2011
'Shopped' App Lets You Expose Fake Images on Your iPhone

'Shopped' App Lets You Expose Fake Images on Your iPhone

by Florin Tibu, December 19th, 2011
$0.99 app lets you grab questionable media pictures and see if they’ve been doctored
 

Adele to Move Out of London to Protect Her Voice

British songstress is looking at houses in the countryside, says report
by Elena Gorgan, December 19th, 2011
 

HTC Thunderbolt Gets Maintenance Update That Resolves Contact Ringtones Issue

Verizon is expected to deploy the update within the next few days
by Cosmin Vasile, December 19th, 2011
 

IM+ 6 Brings BBM Functionality to iPhone, iPad

Beep merges your Address Book with instant messaging and saves on SMS
by Filip Truta, December 19th, 2011
Google+ Pages Finally Get Multiple Admins

Google+ Pages Finally Get Multiple Admins

by Lucian Parfeni, December 19th, 2011
Making it possible for more people to post content and manage the same page
 

Microsoft’s New Hotmail Now Available for All

New features to make using Hotmail more pleasant than before
by Ionut Arghire, December 19th, 2011
 

From the Vaults: Whitney Houston Sings 'Joy to the World'

Get into the holiday season with one of the best voices in the industry
by Elena Gorgan, December 19th, 2011
Kelly Clarkson Rocks Out in New 'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)' Video

Kelly Clarkson Rocks Out in New 'Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)' Video

by Elena Gorgan, December 19th, 2011
Singer leads flash-mob with crazy karate moves in new music video
 

LTE Windows Phone from HTC at AT&T in February

It will be accompanied by a high-end Android device, HTC Elite
by Ionut Arghire, December 19th, 2011
 

Glowing Bacteria Used to Detect Pollution

Eco-friendly scientist uses bioluminescent bacteria as an efficient pollution detector
by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
 

Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt Turn Down Relationship Rehab Reality Show

Former paparazzi magnets pass on the chance of getting back into the spotlight
by Elena Gorgan, December 19th, 2011
 

NVIDIA Wants Tegra Inside Cars, Foxconn Helps

Looks like the tablet and smartphone markets aren't the company's only goals anymore
by Sebastian Pop, December 19th, 2011
 

AMD UK Starts Cashback Promotion for FX-Series CPUs

Get as much as £20 back from the original price of your Bulldozer CPU
by Sorin Nita, December 19th, 2011
Talk About a Dark Legacy...

Talk About a Dark Legacy...

by Tudor Vieru, December 19th, 2011
North Korea is seen in pitch darkness from satellite
 

Oiled Penguins Released by Coastal Volunteers

Rescuers have managed to save other four oiled penguins over the weekend
by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
 

How to Be a Better Negotiator

Trust appears to be key to a successful business deal
by Tudor Vieru, December 19th, 2011
 

Anonymous Leaks Information on Senators who Passed NDAA

Information on their families, businesses and even lawsuits were posted online
by Eduard Kovacs, December 19th, 2011
 

Asus Transformer Prime Shipping in Canada from Tiger Direct

Some lucky customers will get their hands on the Prime as soon as Wednesday
by Sorin Nita, December 19th, 2011
 

Google Nexus Tablet Will Appear in Six Months at Most

Nothing was actually revealed about the product, unfortunately
by Sebastian Pop, December 19th, 2011
Rihanna Teases with First Official Shot from 'You Da One' Vid

Rihanna Teases with First Official Shot from 'You Da One' Vid

by Elena Gorgan, December 19th, 2011
Singer is gearing up for new release, unveils artsy shot for fans
 

Ecotricity is Ready to Open the 'Electric Highway'

Energy supplier wants to connect important cities in the UK through charging points
by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
 

PlayStation Vita Already Plagued by Touchscreen Issues and Freezes

Problems already plaguing the new device after being put on sale in Japan
by Andrei Dobra, December 19th, 2011
 

Fans Rally to Make Lady Gaga's 'Marry the Night' Number 1

Little Monsters launch Facebook campaign to propel single to the top of the charts
by Elena Gorgan, December 19th, 2011
 

See Soyuz Rocket's Derrière in this Awesome Photo

The delivery system was moved to its launch pad earlier today
by Tudor Vieru, December 19th, 2011
Microsoft Plans More Multi-Platform Mobile Products for 2012

Microsoft Plans More Multi-Platform Mobile Products for 2012

by Ionut Arghire, December 19th, 2011
The company will continue to push Office 365 to the enterprise segment
 

Panasonic, SanDisk, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba Work on Better SD Card Protection

Next-generation Secure Memory Interface in the works at last
by Sebastian Pop, December 19th, 2011
 

Computers Can Predict the Next Hit Song

The system uses advanced algorithms developed in the UK
by Tudor Vieru, December 19th, 2011
Store Owners Urged to Cut Down Packaging Waste

Store Owners Urged to Cut Down Packaging Waste

by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
During Christmas, British buyers discard 227,000 miles of wrapping paper
 

Daniel Craig to Star in 5 More James Bond Movies

Actor and producer are in talks to take collaboration past Roger Moore's record of 8 films
by Elena Gorgan, December 19th, 2011
 

New Suborbital Rocket to Undergo Tests at New Mexico Spaceport

The vehicle will contribute to the development of private spaceflight
by Tudor Vieru, December 19th, 2011
 

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Now Cheaper in the UK

Major retailer Phones4U slashes the handset’s upfront price
by Cosmin Vasile, December 19th, 2011
 

Ransomware Operations Adapted to the Targeted Country

Internet users are allegedly threatened by the law enforcement agency from their country
by Eduard Kovacs, December 19th, 2011
Toshiba Thrive Tablet Now $290 from Woot! (€223)

Toshiba Thrive Tablet Now $290 from Woot! (€223)

by Sorin Nita, December 19th, 2011
Not a Transformer Prime, but a nice stocking filler nonetheless
 

College Student Starts iPhone Recycling Business

A student from Colorado State University supports a new green way of selling iPhones
by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
 

Robert Downey Jr. Stops by Jimmy Kimmel – Video

Actor talks about “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows,” being a method actor
by Elena Gorgan, December 19th, 2011
Curved-Glass Siri Watches Reportedly in Testing at Apple

Curved-Glass Siri Watches Reportedly in Testing at Apple

by Filip Truta, December 19th, 2011
Cupertino testing the waters to see if it can sell fashion items outright, report says
 

Adobe Closes Security Holes with the Release of Reader and Acrobat 9.4.7

Adobe Reader and Acrobat X will have to wait until January
by Eduard Kovacs, December 19th, 2011
 

Windows 8 Beta Delivered to Testers, Screenshots Leak

The Windows 8 Beta build should be signed off in December
by Ionut Arghire, December 19th, 2011
 

British Weather Forecaster Launches Organic T-shirts

The production of casual apparel depends on renewables and 100% organic cotton
by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
 

Jupiter Destroys Part of Its Own Core

Calculations indicate a weird phenomenon is affecting the gas giant
by Tudor Vieru, December 19th, 2011
Sony Paper Battery Imitates Termites

Sony Paper Battery Imitates Termites

by Sebastian Pop, December 19th, 2011
One can only wonder how many innocent trees will fall because of this
 

Romanian Insider in Yahoo Messenger 11.5

Yahoo is finally debuting a fully localized version of its still popular IM
by Lucian Parfeni, December 19th, 2011
 

Do You Want to Lose Weight? Beware of Miracle Drugs Advertised on Facebook

The fake messages sent in this campaign seem to be coming from friends
by Eduard Kovacs, December 19th, 2011
 

Kevin Federline Is Happy for Britney Spears' Engagement

Ex says he's thrilled Britney has finally found her Mr. Right
by Elena Gorgan, December 19th, 2011
Rena Oil Spill Cleanup Disrupted by Sharks

Rena Oil Spill Cleanup Disrupted by Sharks

by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
The team in charge of the clean-up operation says sharks have damaged the sonar equipment
 

Polluting Cement Plant Fined by EPA

CalPortland plant currently displays high levels of nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide
by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
 

Lady Gaga Promises Free iPads on Her Facebook Page, Scam

Another celebrity's name and reputation are used in a malicious campaign
by Eduard Kovacs, December 19th, 2011
Scarlett Johansson Hates Her ScarJo Moniker

Scarlett Johansson Hates Her ScarJo Moniker

by Elena Gorgan, December 19th, 2011
Actress promotes new movie, complains about the industry
 

BlackBerry Bold 9790 Headed to Orange UK

The smartphone is expected to arrive in stores on January 9
by Cosmin Vasile, December 19th, 2011
 

Sony Confuses Customers with Phishing-Like PlayStation Emails

After the hacking operations it fell victim to Sony has a hard time getting back on track
by Eduard Kovacs, December 19th, 2011
 

Chakra GNU/Linux 2011.12 Has Linux Kernel 3.1.4

KDE SC 4.7.4 and Linux kernel 2.6.35.14 are also onboard
by Marius Nestor, December 19th, 2011
Comic Books Can Reveal Cultural Trends

Comic Books Can Reveal Cultural Trends

by Tudor Vieru, December 19th, 2011
Social scientists use them as indirect analysis tools
 

Rihanna Runs Off Stage to Vomit – Video

Video shows pop star cutting gig in Lisbon short to throw up
by Elena Gorgan, December 19th, 2011
 

Ancient Vatican Books Digitized with Space Technologies

ESA kindly provided the Holy See with everything it needed
by Tudor Vieru, December 19th, 2011
 

Zoo Decides to Give Up Cruel Elephant Rides

Footage reveals how elephants have been tortured into submission by animal suppliers
by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
NVIDIA Kepler Graphics Card Shaders Won't Be Doubly Fast Anymore

NVIDIA Kepler Graphics Card Shaders Won't Be Doubly Fast Anymore

by Sebastian Pop, December 19th, 2011
Some serious architectural changes are afoot on the video market
 

Apple Opening R&D Center in Israel

California tech giant also buying a Flash memory company in the country
by Filip Truta, December 19th, 2011
JVC’s Falconbird Image Engine Arrives in Some New Camcorders

JVC’s Falconbird Image Engine Arrives in Some New Camcorders

by Sorin Nita, December 19th, 2011
This little devil can support high-profile HD video encoding
 

2011 Global Warming-Related Floods Cost the US $10 Billion

That sum is only bound to increase over the next decades
by Tudor Vieru, December 19th, 2011
 

ABC in Hot Waters over New Sitcom 'Work It'

Show threatens to enforce transgender stereotypes, various groups are saying
by Elena Gorgan, December 19th, 2011
 

Motorola XOOM 2 Media Edition Arrives in the UK

The Honeycomb slate can be purchased via Amazon UK
by Cosmin Vasile, December 19th, 2011
Experts Reveal the Mystery of Stonehenge Rocks

Experts Reveal the Mystery of Stonehenge Rocks

by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
Humans could have played an important role in the construction of the ancient monument
 

Alan Wake on PC Arrives Via Steam, Games For Windows Live Support Not Likely

No word yet on whether or not the clunky system will be packed into the game on PC
by Andrei Dobra, December 19th, 2011
 

Prologue, Trailer for 'Dark Knight Rises' Leak – Video

If you can't wait for the official release, you can see brand new film footage here
by Elena Gorgan, December 19th, 2011
Climate Change Correlated with Important 'Ecosystem Shifts'

Climate Change Correlated with Important 'Ecosystem Shifts'

by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
NASA experts say climate change could modify 40% of land-based ecosystems by 2100
 

Here's Why Young Couples Don't Get Married Anymore

The situation is especially bad in the United States
by Tudor Vieru, December 19th, 2011
 

Sharp Plans to Send 90-Inch LCD TVs to the US, Among Other Things

Super-large displays of 80 inches headed to China and Japan too
by Sebastian Pop, December 19th, 2011
 

112 Online Child Predators from 22 Countries Arrested

Europol conducted a successful operation against illegal file-sharing networks
by Eduard Kovacs, December 19th, 2011
 

Random Genetic Combinations May Lead to Schizophrenia

Investigators learn that the condition may be caused by different genes
by Tudor Vieru, December 19th, 2011
 

Exotic Resort Has Elephants in its Gardens

The owners of Makanyane Safari Lodge use elephants placed in gardens to attract tourists
by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
Monster and SDJ Technologies Develop SandForce SSDs, Le Mans

Monster and SDJ Technologies Develop SandForce SSDs, Le Mans

by Sebastian Pop, December 19th, 2011
2.5-inch flash-based storage units will ship in the first quarter of 2012
Explosion at Apple Supplier’s Plant May Affect iPad 3 Shipments
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Explosion at Apple Supplier’s Plant May Affect iPad 3 Shipments

57 injured, of whom 23 were hospitalized for burns
by Filip Truta, December 19th, 2011
 

Ninja Gaiden 3 Out in March, Pre-Orders Come With Dead or Alive 5 Demo

Get an early taste of the fighting game with the new hack and slash title
by Andrei Dobra, December 19th, 2011
 

Bio-Based Renewable Polyester Discovered in Japan

Scientists have managed to introduce a safer, greener version of the common polyester
by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
 

Asus Transformer Prime Shipments Delayed at Amazon and Best Buy

Not all those of you who pre-ordered will get your Prime for Christmas
by Sorin Nita, December 19th, 2011
Real 'Tree of Life' Created in the United States

Real 'Tree of Life' Created in the United States

by Tudor Vieru, December 19th, 2011
This is the largest database of its type ever created
 

Sorcery Shows How PlayStation Move Is Better than Wii and Kinect

The game will use motion to deliver spells and to immerse gamers
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 19th, 2011
 

Native iOS 5.0.1 Jailbreak Released

Redsn0w 0.9.9b9 delivers support for newer 8GB iPhone 4, enables 5.x replay attacks
by Filip Truta, December 19th, 2011
Vega Rocket to Launch Two ESA Sentinel Satellites

Vega Rocket to Launch Two ESA Sentinel Satellites

by Tudor Vieru, December 19th, 2011
The missions will launch between 2014 and 2016, a new agreement stipulates
 

Teenagers Display Amazing Solar Car

Tokyo’s annual Eco Products exhibition has revealed a solar car designed by students
by Oana Grigoras, December 19th, 2011
 

Dutch E-Store Lists AMD Radeon HD 7970 ASUS Card

One might want to not trust the price, being so obviously inflated
by Sebastian Pop, December 19th, 2011