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About 139 articles found for 20 December 2011:

 

Motorola SCREEN MINI EX132 Arrives in Peru via Claro

The rugged phone goes for 77 USD (60 EUR) with postpaid plan
by Cosmin Vasile, December 20th, 2011
FIFA Football for the PS Vita Gets More Details, New Video

FIFA Football for the PS Vita Gets More Details, New Video

by Andrei Dobra, December 20th, 2011
See how the soccer simulator uses the touchscreen and touch panel features
 

Microsoft Kinect Helps People Regain Mobility, Muscle Strength

The sensor can be successfully used for other healthcare applications too
by Ionut Arghire, December 20th, 2011
Razer Can't Sell the Tiamat Headsets in Time for Christmas

Razer Can't Sell the Tiamat Headsets in Time for Christmas

by Sebastian Pop, December 20th, 2011
Even though they were supposed to already be available, Tiamat were delayed to January
 

Essential Tips to Look Your Best at the Christmas Party

Know how to emphasize your strong suits and hide your flaws
by Elena Gorgan, December 20th, 2011
Apple: 'Our Hearts Go Out to the People Who Were Hurt in Songjiang'

Apple: 'Our Hearts Go Out to the People Who Were Hurt in Songjiang'

by Filip Truta, December 20th, 2011
Cupertino responds to Pegatron factory explosion injuring 61
 

Windows 8 Picture Password for Touch Devices

A new way to enhance the security of your Windows 8 PC
by Ionut Arghire, December 20th, 2011
 

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S2 Powers New Windows Phones

They offer increased capabilities when compared to the first WP devices
by Ionut Arghire, December 20th, 2011
 

Anonymous Traitor Claims SCADA Hacker is Hungarian

If he's right, the authorities may be able to identify him
by Eduard Kovacs, December 20th, 2011
 

12 Days of Xbox Deals Brings Big Discounts to Xbox Live Marketplace

Save money on lots of downloadable games and DLC with this round of sales
by Andrei Dobra, December 20th, 2011
 

Verizon Confirms Maintenance Update for Motorola DROID RAZR

The software update will soon be deployed OTA (over the air)
by Cosmin Vasile, December 20th, 2011
New Glu ID Packs Available for Sprint ID Devices

New Glu ID Packs Available for Sprint ID Devices

by Ionut Arghire, December 20th, 2011
Three packs are up for download for Sprint's Android users
 

Nexus S Affected by Issues After Ice Cream Sandwich Update

Users report weak or no signal at all, other problems as well
by Ionut Arghire, December 20th, 2011
 

Miss Venezuela Eva Ekvall Dies of Breast Cancer at 28

Former beauty queen and cancer awareness campaigner loses battle with the disease
by Elena Gorgan, December 20th, 2011
Trailer Previews for Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus'

Trailer Previews for Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus'

by Elena Gorgan, December 20th, 2011
Trailers for the trailer has famed director promise fans an “epic” film
 

Nook Tablet Runs Ubuntu Lite, Video Included

The hack is still in its early stages, but a ROM is in the works
by Sorin Nita, December 20th, 2011
 

Super Talent Storage POD Mini SSD Uses USB 3.0

Has three storage capacities and a maximum data transfer speed of 260 MB/s
by Sebastian Pop, December 20th, 2011
 

Drug Abuse Epidemic Also Doctors' Fault

The Internet plays a very important role in this as well
by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
 

A Nokia Windows 8 Tablet in 2012 Could Prove Successful

It would bring novelty in market dominated by Android and iOS
by Ionut Arghire, December 20th, 2011
Trauma Also Helps People Develop Resilience

Trauma Also Helps People Develop Resilience

by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
The positive effect is only visible under specific conditions
 

Corrugated Cardboard Christmas Trees Greener Than Real Ones

Artificial Christmas trees made of sustainable materials represent the next green trend
by Oana Grigoras, December 20th, 2011
B&N Nook Tablet Update Makes Third-Party Apps Impossible to Install

B&N Nook Tablet Update Makes Third-Party Apps Impossible to Install

by Sebastian Pop, December 20th, 2011
The device is rendered quite limited in its uses, almost an e-reader
 

Babies Have More Memories Than Originally Thought

Their brains don't let go of a specific type of pointers
by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
 

Sandra Bullock Wants to Sue Jesse James for Defamation

Actress might take ex-husband to court if he keeps talking about her in the press
by Elena Gorgan, December 20th, 2011
AMD Makes Official Introduction of New A-Series APUs
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AMD Makes Official Introduction of New A-Series APUs

The chips have unlocked multipliers and Steady Video technology
by Sebastian Pop, December 20th, 2011
Kindle Fire 6.2.1 Update Breaks Root

Kindle Fire 6.2.1 Update Breaks Root

by Sorin Nita, December 20th, 2011
Also breaks one of the most popular roting tools available, SuperOneClick
 

Ireland Replaces Thee-Strike Law with Website Blockades

The three-strike law doesn't work well in all the countries that try to adopt it
by Eduard Kovacs, December 20th, 2011
 

Google's 'Green Energy Czar' Employed by Facebook

Bill Weihl can help Facebook green up its name, start boosting the sector of renewables
by Oana Grigoras, December 20th, 2011
 

A Cosmic 'Rose' for You…

Hubble marked its 21st anniversary with this amazing image
by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
Fighting Influenza on Its Own Territory

Fighting Influenza on Its Own Territory

by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
Researchers provide potential solution to the flu problem
 

Windows 8 Comes with Resizable Touch Keyboard, Screenshots Available

The Beta flavor will bring changes to the onscreen keyboard too
by Ionut Arghire, December 20th, 2011
 

Reports Say Apple Killed the App Store for iOS 3.1.3

Whether it’s a backend glitch or an intentional pulling remains to be seen
by Filip Truta, December 20th, 2011
 

Firefox 9.0 Final Arrives with OS X Lion Enhancements

Download the latest version of the world’s most popular web browser
by Filip Truta, December 20th, 2011
Nokia Lumia 900 and 719 with Windows Phone Tango Tipped for CES 2012

Nokia Lumia 900 and 719 with Windows Phone Tango Tipped for CES 2012

by Cosmin Vasile, December 20th, 2011
Windows Phone 8 is expected to be launched in mid-June 2012
 

Top 5 Most Brutal Insects

Size isn't necessarily a factor in this classification
by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
 

'The Dark Knight Rises' in Trouble: No One Understands What Villain Is Saying

Chris Nolan plans to edit audio for Bane just “slightly,” fans are upset
by Elena Gorgan, December 20th, 2011
 

Mysterious Pygmy Hippopotamus Caught On Camera in Liberia

So far, experts know very little about this threatened species living in the wild
by Oana Grigoras, December 20th, 2011
 

KOOBFACE Botnet Uses TDS to Ensure a Bigger Profit

Learn what the masterminds behind the botnet are doing to earn tons of money
by Eduard Kovacs, December 20th, 2011
 

Sony Apologizes Over PlayStation Vita Launch Problems

Says that more firmware updates might be on the way
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 20th, 2011
Acer Iconia Tab A200 Will Arrive in Europe in February 2012 Starting at €329 ($430)

Acer Iconia Tab A200 Will Arrive in Europe in February 2012 Starting at €329 ($430)

by Sorin Nita, December 20th, 2011
The Tegra 2 tablet soon get an update to Android 4.0 ICS
 

Eco Lala Turns Packaging Waste Into Colorful Gifts

Argentina-based company recycles food packaging to create several useful green products
by Oana Grigoras, December 20th, 2011
 

Infographic: The 3D Bubble

Will the bubble burst? Yes, it probably will soon.
by Elena Gorgan, December 20th, 2011
 

Apple Gets HTC’s Android Phones Banned in the U.S.

Taiwanese smartphone vendor cedes to remove infringing tech from its devices
by Filip Truta, December 20th, 2011
Netflix Snags BBC Shows Such as Torchwood for UK Launch

Netflix Snags BBC Shows Such as Torchwood for UK Launch

by Lucian Parfeni, December 20th, 2011
In a new deal with BBC Worldwide for the UK and Ireland
 

'21 Jump Street' Has New Poster, Trailer

Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum make the cutest high school prom couple ever
by Elena Gorgan, December 20th, 2011
 

Three UK Kicks-Off January Sale with Discounts on PAYG and Pay Monthly Phones

Save up to £70 on PAYG handsets and up to £5 on pay monthly phones
by Cosmin Vasile, December 20th, 2011
 

AMD Is America's Fifth Most Trusted Company

Looks like the FACTS method didn't let any of the big IT companies make the cut
by Sebastian Pop, December 20th, 2011
 

'Wrath of the Titans' Trailer Is Here

Sequel is now in post-production, will hopefully be better than the original
by Elena Gorgan, December 20th, 2011
eBay Pulls Steve Jobs-Autographed iPod from Auction

eBay Pulls Steve Jobs-Autographed iPod from Auction

by Filip Truta, December 20th, 2011
Bid had reached 10,000 before getting sacked for unspecified reasons
 

Google Invests $94 million (€71.88) in Solar Projects in the US

The company wants to invest in four important PV projects developed in California
by Oana Grigoras, December 20th, 2011
 

Scribbles Debuts in Mobile Web Gmail

Enabling you to doodle something on your phone and tablet and send it to friends
by Lucian Parfeni, December 20th, 2011
 

GE to Print Fuel Injectors for Jet Engines

The company decided to go for the use of 3D printers
by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
BiteSMS 6.1 Gets iOS 5 Enhancements, Revamped UI

BiteSMS 6.1 Gets iOS 5 Enhancements, Revamped UI

by Filip Truta, December 20th, 2011
Jailbreak tweak considered a must-have by the iOS community
 

Living Neon Sign Created

The device is powered by millions of adjacent biopixels
by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
 

Windsor Castle Goes Hydroelectric for Greener Monarchy

The green project could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 790,000 kilos annually
by Oana Grigoras, December 20th, 2011
 

Sabily 11.10: Ubuntu 11.10 for Muslims, With Unity

Now based on on Oneiric Ocelot, includes GNOME 3 desktop
by Marius Nestor, December 20th, 2011
Protein Triggers Grasshopper Swarms

Protein Triggers Grasshopper Swarms

by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
Scientists finally identify what causes the insects to become harmful
 

Chaz Bono Splits from Girlfriend Jennifer Elia

Chaz confirms they're no longer together, one month after he popped the question
by Elena Gorgan, December 20th, 2011
 

Self-Powered Homes and Cities Possible in Five Years, IBM Says

They won't actually be built so fast, but the technology should be available by then
by Sebastian Pop, December 20th, 2011
More than 1.5 Million Gamers Playing The Old Republic During Pre-Access

More than 1.5 Million Gamers Playing The Old Republic During Pre-Access

by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 20th, 2011
Publisher increased server numbers in order to keep up with demand
 

Iron in Earth's Core Behaves Strangely

Researchers gain new insights into how it interacts with other elements
by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
 

Amazon Kindle Fire Owners Pretty Much Barred from Android Market Website

Amazon succumbs to the dark side and starts using rather unfortunate tactics
by Sebastian Pop, December 20th, 2011
 

Sprint and Verizon Recycle Old Cells for a Good Cause

Sprint backs safety programs for kids and Verizon helps the victims of domestic violence
by Oana Grigoras, December 20th, 2011
 

Google Working on 'Terminator' Glasses and Wearable Computers

The next trend in technology will be small, smart devices that require little interaction
by Lucian Parfeni, December 20th, 2011
Apple Prepping 6G Nano Replacements for Faulty 1st-Gen iPods (Unconfirmed)

Apple Prepping 6G Nano Replacements for Faulty 1st-Gen iPods (Unconfirmed)

by Filip Truta, December 20th, 2011
Backlash may be inevitable from customers who already received their replacement
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Lady Gaga’s Twitter Account Taken Over by Hackers

It seems her Facebook profile wasn't enough for the hackers
by Eduard Kovacs, December 20th, 2011
 

Seattle Announces Plastic Bag Ban and 5% Fee on Paper

The new measure aims to keep the city clean and make customers purchase reusable bags
by Oana Grigoras, December 20th, 2011
The Kardashian Christmas Card Is Here – And It's Still Ridiculous

The Kardashian Christmas Card Is Here – And It's Still Ridiculous

by Elena Gorgan, December 20th, 2011
Reality family releases traditional, incredibly photoshopped “Kristmas Kard”
 

Happiness Level Variations Can Be Discerned from Twitter

The website provides a window into how people truly feel
by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
 

Last Chance to Submit a New iPhone App ‘Till New Year's Eve

And December 22 will be the last day devs can update an existing binary
by Filip Truta, December 20th, 2011
 

White Galaxy Note Arrives in South Korea

The new handset features support for 4G LTE networks
by Ionut Arghire, December 20th, 2011
Club3D Debuts Battlefield 3 Branded GTX 570 Graphics Card

Club3D Debuts Battlefield 3 Branded GTX 570 Graphics Card

by Sorin Nita, December 20th, 2011
Comes complete with a voucher for the full version of the game
 

Musician Deb Seymour Makes a Song for Her All-Electric Vehicle

The singer has recently posted a funny video on YouTube, dedicated to her Zenn car
by Oana Grigoras, December 20th, 2011
 

Facebook Helps Reveal How Friendships Form

Researchers keep an eye on the popular website to assess these patterns
by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
 

Deepwater Horizon Spill Released Vast Amounts of Air Pollutants

The levels were similar to those recorded over an entire city
by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
Seagate Finishes Buying Samsung's HDD Division

Seagate Finishes Buying Samsung's HDD Division

by Sebastian Pop, December 20th, 2011
Is officially in control of about 40% of the world's HDD market
 

Amazon Releases Kindle Fire 6.2.1 Update to Improve Performance

We still don't know if the WiFi issues reported by many Fire users were fixed
by Sorin Nita, December 20th, 2011
 

Los Angeles-Based Polluting Plant to Close After Eight-Year Battle

Green activists say the plant has been dumping hazardous waste near an elementary school
by Oana Grigoras, December 20th, 2011
 

Orion Nebula Reveals Intricate Inner Structure

The formation was recently observed with the SOFIA telescope
by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
 

HIS Radeon HD 6930 IceQ X Video Card Appears

Price is of under $200 (153.79 Euro) but there is no clue when sales start
by Sebastian Pop, December 20th, 2011
Verizon Galaxy Nexus Plagued by Signal Strength Issues, Update Is in the Works

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Plagued by Signal Strength Issues, Update Is in the Works

by Cosmin Vasile, December 20th, 2011
The carrier is expected to roll out another software update soon
 

Pod2g: iPhone 4S Untethered Jailbreak Is a Tough Nut to Crack

Hacker posts progress on his attempts to thwart the security of Apple’s A5 CPU
by Filip Truta, December 20th, 2011
 

Humans Pass Disease On to Corals

This is the first time such an occurrence has been observed
by Tudor Vieru, December 20th, 2011
 

Watch: Official Trailer for 'The Dark Knight Rises'

“When Gotham is ashes, you have my permission to die” - The legend ends
by Elena Gorgan, December 20th, 2011
Floods and Landslides Kill 957 in the Philippines

Floods and Landslides Kill 957 in the Philippines

by Oana Grigoras, December 20th, 2011
President Benigno Aquino has declared a state of calamity to attract more funds
 

LG Optimus Sol and Optimus Net Dual-SIM Coming Soon to India

The smartphones are expected to go live in the last week of December
by Cosmin Vasile, December 20th, 2011
Samsung Releases S Pen SDK 1.5

Samsung Releases S Pen SDK 1.5

by Ionut Arghire, December 20th, 2011
With improved Zoom, better panning and other enhancements