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Mobile World
Samsung Galaxy S 4 Launching in Australia with Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 in Tow
The smartphone will offer LTE support among other things
by Cosmin Vasile, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Samsung GALAXY S 4 Will Pack Quad-Core Snapdragon 600 CPU in the UK
GALAXY S 4 UK Pre-Registrations Up 446% Compared to Galaxy S III
Security Fixes and Improvements
GFI Software Launches WebMonitor 2013
The company has made some improvements to the web security and filtering solution
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
GFI’s Security Business Unit Becomes Independent Company ThreatTrack Security
VIPRE Report for January 2013: Social Network-Based Attacks Highly Prevalent
Green/Eco Blog
Nearly 600 Mink Go Haywire, Bite Each Other to Death
The animals freaked out because of the noise made by several air force jets
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
“Virtual Chimney” Fences Promise to Reduce Airport Pollution
Cape Code Community Readies to Take Down $10 Million Wind Turbines
Windows software reviews
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Search and Remove Duplicate Files Quickly and Free
DeDupler can replace duplicates with symbolic links
by Ionut Ilascu, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Have Windows 8 Start Screen on the Classic Desktop, Resize It
Straightforward Disk Cleaning Freebie
Health
Nearly All Doctors in the UK Have Prescribed Placebo Drugs to Patients
The doctors claim some patients actually feel better after being given such drugs
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Overweight Heart Patients Have 30% Less Chances of Dying Than Thin Ones
Sugary Drinks Now Linked to 25,000 Yearly Deaths in the US
People Kicking and Abusing Seals in San Diego Are Caught on Camera
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
The city's mayor decides to close the beach, hopes to offer the animals some protection
Green/Eco Blog
Green/Eco Blog
Picture of the Day: World's Happiest Whale Cannot Help Smiling for the Camera
False killer whales appear to be laughing every time they open their mouths
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Picture of the Day: Mutant Fish Sports Flippers-Wearing Feet
Picture of the Day: Sea Lion Pups Looked After by Orphanage in California
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: 7-Year-Old Professional Sandcastle Builder Wants Clean Water for All
Hunter wishes to raise awareness with respect to World Water Day
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Los Angeles Readies to Bid Coal Its Farewell
Watch: Beached Dolphin Is Rescued by Reporter in Australia
Nature
Male Lions Also Go Hunting, Are Quite Good at It
Researchers say that, unlike females, male lions prefer to hunt alone
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Chronic Stress Can Cause People to Develop Alzheimer's
Dogs Have Facial Expressions, Humans Are Perfectly Capable of Interpreting Them
Games
EA CEO John Riccitiello Will Be Hailed as Pioneer, Analysts Believe
The former boss pushed for innovation and acquired lots of great developers
by Andrei Dobra, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
John Riccitiello Was Obnoxious, Unwilling to Take Risks, Says Ex-Executive
EA Runs Massive Sale on Origin with Big Discounts for Popular Games
Security
Expert Offers US Government Advice on How to Respond to Cyberattacks
Responding in full force might not be the best approach
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
OpBlackSummer: Tunisian Cyber Army Targets Major US Telecoms Companies
Chinese Hackers Start Cleaning Their Tracks After Mandiant Report
Password Security: Russians Most Cautious, Mexicans Least Concerned – Infographic
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
Kaspersky Lab has made an interesting study called "People and Passwords"
Security Blog
Celebrity News
Naomi Watts Talks Plastic Surgery: Never Say Never
Actress says women who get work done on their faces look “freakish”
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Kate Middleton’s Nose Is “Spring’s Hottest Accessory” for NYC Women
“I’ve Never Had Surgery on My Face,” Says Nicki Minaj
Windows
Windows XP Loses Another Important Advocate
Low-cost airline easyJet has decided to make the move to Windows 7
by Bogdan Popa, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Watch: Upgrading Through Every Version of Windows
Windows XP to Go Dark in Less than 400 Days
Mobile Apps
O2 Tracks App Arrives on Windows Phone
Enables users to listen to UK's Official Top 40 hits on their devices
by Ionut Arghire, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Cinemagraph and Camera Extras Apps Arrive on Windows Phone 7 Devices
Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 Now Listed in Italy at Amazon
Space
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The Universe Is Older than Previously Believed, Plank Data Shows
The universe is 13.81 billion years old, older than previous estimates
by Lucian Parfeni, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Planck Sees the Universe, Past and Present
Bonn Scientists Can Test If We Live in The Matrix or Not
Security Blog
US-CERT Warns About DHS-Themed Ransomware
Victims are told that the "work of their computer" has been suspended
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Ransomware Uses Windows PowerShell to Encrypt Victims’ Files
Fake Adobe Flash Player Websites Distribute Ransomlock Ransomware
Download Pandora 1.0 for Windows Phone 8
by Ionut Arghire, March 21st, 2013
The app will offer ad-free streaming music for free through 2013
Mobile Apps
Music, Film & TV Blog
“Transformers 4” Plot Details Emerge Online
New installment picks up the story 4 years later, but nothing is as it was
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Megan Fox Is Worst Choice for April O’Neil in “TMNT,” Says Peter Laird
Megan Fox Confirmed for Role in “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”
Oddiverse
Teen Helps Catch Intruders, Hides in Closet and Calls 911
A 15-year-old girl uses tapping to report to the 911 dispatcher on a burglary
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
12-Year-Old Arrested for Minnesota Active Shooter 911 Hoax
Man Calls 911 for a Cheeseburger 9 Times, Is Arrested
Technology Blog
JVC Releases 8K Projector with Double Image Generation
It is a sort of cheat really, since the output resolution is still 4K
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
CeBIT 2013: Fujitsu's Lifebook E Business Notebooks
New Home Theater A/V Receivers from Pioneer Integrate Smartphones
Music, Film & TV Blog
Girls Aloud Announce Definitive Split
British girl band call it quits after comeback tour
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Singer Michelle Shocked Empties San Francisco Club with Anti-Gay Slur
Taylor Swift Admits “I Knew You Were Trouble” Is About Harry Styles
Games
Video Games Industry Needs to Reduce Violence Levels, Says US Senator
Publishers have to manage themselves in order to avoid government intervention
by Andrei Dumitrescu, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Wild Hunt Offers Most Mature Plot in Witcher Trilogy, Says Designer
Saints Row Should Drop Innuendos to Compete with GTA, Says Cliff Bleszinski
Intel Will Refresh All Xeon Families in the Next Four Quarters
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
The Xeon E3, E5 and E7 subfamilies will get new members soon
Technology Blog
Red Carpet
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Christina Aguilera Shows Off Weight Loss, Amazing Makeover – Photo
Star makes appearance at The Voice event, impressed with improved look
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Amanda Bynes Is Unrecognizable After Drastic Makeover – Photo
Snooki Loses 42 Pounds (19 Kg) After Pregnancy
Internet Life
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British ISPs Start Blocking KickassTorrents, H33T, Fenopy
Pirate hunters continue their so far fruitless quest
by Lucian Parfeni, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
KickassTorrents Is Down, the Kat.ph Domain Expired, but There's a Workaround - UPDATE: It's Back
After a Day-Long Outage, KickassTorrents Is Up and Running Again
Oddiverse Blog
Dove Commercial Explains Differences Between Men's and Women's Hair
A man gets frightened when someone points out that his hair looks a bit too glamorous
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Artist Walks Backwards in Awesome “Forward” Clip
Creepy Chinese Baby Doll Pears Will Haunt You – Photo
Technology Blog
Give Your Ultrabook Ethernet and Three Other Ports Through a Single USB
Logitec releases the GIGA LAN-GTJU3H3 and LAN-TXU2H3A
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Logitec Releases Wireless LAN Extender
Corsair Vengeance K70, the New Gaming Keyboard
Music, Film & TV Blog
Elisabeth Hasselbeck to Move to CNN
Several other networks want her after ABC, CNN will probably get her
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Will Fire Herself from The View
Elisabeth Hasselbeck “Is Toast” on The View, Despite Barbara Walters’ Denials
BBC Weather Twitter Account Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
The hackers continue their attacks against media organizations
Security Blog
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Spyware Threats
TeamSpy: Cybercriminals Use TeamViewer to Steal Information from Organizations
High-profile organizations from Europe, the Middle East and Russia are targeted
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Taiwan Taking Steps to Protect Itself Against Cyberattacks from China
Chinese Hackers Start Cleaning Their Tracks After Mandiant Report
Systems
New Wind Top All-in-One PC Launched by MSI
It has a 10-point multitouch display and, naturally, Windows 8 OS
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
ORNL's Titan Supercomputer Has Too Much Gold in It, Doesn't Run Properly
CeBIT 2013: MSI Has Three Gaming Series Motherboards as Well
Oddiverse Blog
Artist Walks Backwards in Awesome “Forward” Clip
Messe Kopp filmed the video on the streets of Jerusalem
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Pope Pays Hotel Bill, Picks Up His Own Bags
Hollywood Imaginary Friend Photo Prank Goes Viral
Security Fixes and Improvements
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Security Explorations Publishes POC Code for Digital Satellite TV Vulnerabilities
The company hopes their research will help the security community and vendors
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Details of Java 7 Issue Published After Oracle Refuses to Treat It as a Vulnerability
Oracle Fixes Zero-Day Affecting Java 7 u15 and Java 6 u41
Music, Film & TV Blog
“The Bible” Series Producers Present Interactive Experience – Video
Mark Burnett and Roma Downey continue to educate audiences with religious display
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Satan – Obama Resemblance on “The Bible” Series Is Not Real
Satan in History Channel’s “The Bible” Resembles Barack Obama – Photo
Microsoft Embraces Transparency, Publishes Report on Law Enforcement Requests
by Bogdan Popa, March 21st, 2013
The company received a total of 70,000 requests last year
General Business
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Music, Film & TV Blog
Ryan Gosling Announces Break from Acting [AP]
He’s not comfortable doing lead-actor work, thinks it’s time to step back for a while
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
No “Fifty Shades of Grey” Role for Mila Kunis
“Gutted” Teaser Trailer: God Sure Works in Mysterious Ways
Oddiverse Blog
Truck Driver Shows Off Easy Way to Unload Bamboo
A Taiwanese driver has mastered the art of shipping bamboo in no time
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Boy Killed by Dad's Plow As He Backs Up on His Driveway
Deer Thought Dead Pops Out of Car Trunk – Video
Celebrity News
Rapper The Game Denies He’s Sleeping with Khloe Kardashian
“Khloe is my friend. She is like a sister,” rapper says, slamming reports of cheating
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Khloe Kardashian Is Reportedly Cheating on Lamar Odom with The Game
Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian Adopt First Puppy
Technology Blog
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AMD Slashes Trinity APU Prices in April 2013
This, at least, is what the rumor mill is singing at present
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Python Language Now Supported by NVIDIA CUDA
Samsung Formally Launches Exynos 5 Octa 8-Core Processor
Mobile World
BlackBerry Z10 Confirmed to Arrive at T-Mobile USA on March 26
The smartphone will also be available at Verizon and AT&T
by Cosmin Vasile, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 Full Specs Roundup – Gallery
Bell Drops Price on BlackBerry Z10, Now Available for $140/€105
Christian Bale Piles on the Pounds for New Movie – Photo
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
Actor is working on new Untitled David O. Russell/Abscam Project in Boston
Music, Film & TV Blog
Security
Flaws in Samsung Phones Allow Hackers to Make Calls, Install Apps and Change Settings
Security researcher Roberto Paleari has published a proof-of-concept video
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Pop-Up Browser Flaw Allows Hackers to Bypass Lock Screen on Samsung Phones – Video
Samsung Galaxy S III Vulnerable to Full Lock Screen Bypass
Green
Rat Reportedly Caused Fukushima's Power Failure
The rodent chewed on some cables, caused a short circuit
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Power Failure Reported at Fukushima Nuclear Plant
Radioactive Wild Boars Found in Northern Italy
Google News
Chrome OS and Android Aren't Merging, Google's Eric Schmidt Says
While there is some "commonality" between the two, they will remain separate
by Lucian Parfeni, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Google Creates €60 Million, $82 Million Charity for French Newspapers
Google Donates 15,000 Raspberry Pis to UK Schools
Games
Future Tomb Raider Games Will Continue the Story and Amp Up the Challenge
Newer and tougher adventures await Lara Croft after the current game
by Andrei Dobra, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
All Tomb Raider DLC Will Be Multiplayer-Only, for Now, Dev Says
Download Now Tomb Raider Caves and Cliffs DLC on Xbox 360
Games
New Tomb Raider Story Retains Lara Croft’s Feminine Nature, Says Rhianna Pratchett
The game is designed to explore complex human feelings
by Andrei Dumitrescu, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Download Now Tomb Raider Caves and Cliffs DLC on Xbox 360
Tomb Raider Defeats Both Heart of the Swarm and Ascension in the UK
Miley Cyrus Flashes Engagement Ring in New Photo
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
Star puts breakup rumors to rest for good on Twitter
Celebrity News
Photo & Video Cameras
Canon Completes PowerShot SX280 HS Digital Camera
The camera will only be available next month though (April 2013)
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Canon Launches Three PowerShot Digital Cameras with Telephoto Zoom
A Firmware Update for Canon PowerShot S110 Is Here
Oddiverse Blog
World's Most Reproduced Painting: “Chinese Girl” Sells for About $1.5M (€1.15M)
Vladimir Tretchikoff's painting has long been labeled a "kitschy" piece
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Marble Falls Bridge Is Blown Up in Slow Motion Video
$3 (€2.3) Bowl Sells for $2.22 (€1.7) Million, Turns Out to Be 1,000 Years Old
Mobile World
BlackBerry Q10 Gets Pricing and Availability in the UK, Pre-Orders Open
The smartphone will be available in late April for £535/ €630/$810
by Cosmin Vasile, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 Full Specs Roundup – Gallery
BlackBerry Z10 Receiving 10.0.10.85 Software Update, Improves Battery Life, Camera
Green/Eco Blog
“Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?” Pig Asks in New PETA Billboard
The organization wants people to celebrate Easter by eating a vegan meal
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Over 1,600 Cats and Dogs Killed by PETA in 2012 Alone
“Take Pamela Anderson Home!” PETA Invites People
Games
GeForce World of Tanks Tournament Announced, Pre-Registration Now Open
Gamers from five regions will take part in the Grand Finals
by Andrei Dumitrescu, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Battlefield 4 Gets Full Size Promotional Image
Victory Is Kickstarter Project from Strategy Veterans Petroglyph
PETA Wants the New Pope to Promote a Vegan Vatican
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
Jesus does not approve of people's habit of eating meat, PETA says
Green/Eco Blog
Security Blog
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New Yantoo Mac Trojan Uses Browser Plugin to Inject Ads into Websites
Doctor Web researchers have analyzed this piece of adware
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
ESET Expert Pierre-Marc Bureau Talks About Mac Malware – Video
Apple Addresses 22 OS X Security Issues with First 2013 Update
Audio
Zowie Gear Mashu Headset Formally Introduced
It is named after one of the clearest lakes in the world, Lake Mashu
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Apple iOS-Running Google Glass Revealed
Two New Astro Gaming Headsets Launched
Open Source Software
Git 1.8.2 Version Control System Improves Output Results
The developers have fixed a lot bugs and problems
by Silviu Stahie, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Linux Kernel 3.4.37 LTS Officially Released
Thunderbird 20.0 Beta 1 for Linux Is Available for Download
Oddiverse Blog
Hollywood Imaginary Friend Photo Prank Goes Viral
As tourists are asked to snap a shot of a man, his invisible friend appears in the photo
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
12-Year-Old Arrested for Minnesota Active Shooter 911 Hoax
Shopper Saves Two-Year-Old Girl in Australia Supermarket, Performs CPR
Security
CloudFlare Explains How It Mitigated Layer 3 DDOS Attack Against Spamhaus
Cybercriminals used open DNS resolvers to amplify the attack
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Week 3 of Operation Ababil 3: Citibank, Chase, BB&T, US Bank Targeted
Cyberattacks Disrupt Systems of South Korean TV Networks and Banks
In the Wake of Reader's Death, People Can't Trust the New Google Keep
by Lucian Parfeni, March 21st, 2013
Google has an image problem and it's its own doing
Google News
Apple
hot
WWDC 2013 Tickets Notification Tool Released
Tokens developer launches paid system to let you know when tickets are available
by Filip Truta, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Minecraft 1.5.1 Is Live – Download Here for Mac
Apple Lets GBA Emulator Slide on iTunes – Get It While It’s Available
Mobile Apps
Cinemagraph and Camera Extras Apps Arrive on Windows Phone 7 Devices
Two applications meant to enhance the camera experience on these smartphones
by Ionut Arghire, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Lumia 520 and Lumia 720 Now Listed in Italy at Amazon
Lumia 720 Listed at Amazon UK for £382.97, Arrives on April 8
Green
Thousands of Dead Prawns Wash Ashore on a Beach in Chile
Wildlife researchers are unable to say what killed the crustaceans
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
“Let Us Be Protectors of Creation,” the New Pope Says at His First Mass in St. Peter's Square
Picture of the Day: Mutant Fish Sports Flippers-Wearing Feet
Music, Film & TV Blog
Maria Shriver Turns Down NBC Offer to Become Fixture on The Today Show
Shriver joined Matt Lauer in Vatican earlier this week, NBC wants her full time
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Jimmy Fallon Replaces Jay Leno, The Tonight Show Goes Back to NYC
Jay Leno Calls NBC Executives “Snakes” in Opening Monolog – Video
Oddiverse Blog
Disney World Photobomb Reveals Couple May Have Met as Children
Alex Voutsinas shows up in his wife's 30-year-old photo
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Pope's Phone Call Is Dubbed a Prank by Confused Receptionist
WWE Star Saves Mom from Fire, Uproots Tree to Break Window
OS X 10.8.3 Is a Highly Recommended Update If You Use Pixelmator
by Filip Truta, March 21st, 2013
“Go ahead, everyone, and download the OS X 10.8.3 update to your Macs,” says dev
Software
PC Games
Diablo 3 Gets Better and Higher Level Legendary Items in Patch 1.0.8
Blizzard details some of the changes regarding legendaries in the new title
by Andrei Dobra, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Diablo 3 for PS3 Gets New Screenshots, Demo Coming to PAX East
Diablo III Has Fundamental Changes on the PS4, According to Blizzard
Audio
SOL Republic Intros Steve Aoki Tracks HD Headphones
They have a one-of-a-kind, interchangeable headband design
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Universal Notebook Cooler Released by Titan
SteelSeries Intros Flux In-Ear Headset
Mobile World
Affordable Intex Aqua SX and Aqua Star Coming Soon to India
Both smartphones have been priced under $80/€65 outright
by Cosmin Vasile, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
5.9-Inch Intex Aqua Style to Arrive in India Soon
Dual-SIM Intex Aqua Wonder Coming Soon to India with Jelly Bean and 4.5-Inch Display
Mobile Apps
Chameleon Launcher 2.0.1 Now Publicly Available for Android Devices
It can be downloaded both on smartphones and tablet PCs
by Ionut Arghire, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Chameleon Launcher 2 Arrives on Android in Beta
Some Xperia Z Units Are Dying in Users' Hands, Fix Is Coming
Oddiverse Blog
Dog Photobombs Craigslist Apartment Rental Ad Photos
The pooch makes an appearance in shots from every room
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Wife Advertises “Lying Cheating Sale” on Craigslist to Get Back at Husband
Bee Swarm Kills Dog in North Hollywood
Photo of the Day: Yoko Ono Tweets Pic of John Lennon’s Bloodied Glasses
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
“Let’s bring back America, the green land of peace,” she pleads on social media
Music, Film & TV Blog
Games
Defiance Will Eliminate MMO Console Stigma, Says Producer
The game will create an engaging experience for players
by Andrei Dumitrescu, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Defiance Beta Available on PlayStation Plus Between March 22 and 25 [Updated]
RIFT Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary with Carnival and Free Play Time
Security Blog
Week 3 of Operation Ababil 3: Citibank, Chase, BB&T, US Bank Targeted
More websites are expected to fall on Thursday during work hours
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Chase Was Not Hacked, Zero Account Balances Caused by Internal Issue
Week 2, OpAbabil 3: Attackers Not Using All Resources to Take Down Bank Sites
Music, Film & TV Blog
Jimmy Fallon Replaces Jay Leno, The Tonight Show Goes Back to NYC
Executives confirm older rumors, say the deal is nearly done
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Jay Leno Calls NBC Executives “Snakes” in Opening Monolog – Video
Executives Throw Hissy Fit over Jay Leno Mocking NBC
4G
EE’s 4G LTE Network Arrives in Cumbria
It provides 4G services to people in one of UK's most rural areas
by Ionut Arghire, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Some Xperia Z Units Are Dying in Users' Hands, Fix Is Coming
GALAXY S 4 UK Pre-Registrations Up 446% Compared to Galaxy S III
Space
Voyager 1 Hasn't Left the Solar System NASA Says, Despite Other Claims
Voyager 1 hasn't reached interstellar space just yet
by Lucian Parfeni, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
"Dilithium Crystal" Fusion Engine Would Power the Fastest Spacecraft Ever Built
2013 May Be the Year Voyager 1 Becomes the First Interstellar Spacecraft
Iiyama Intros 27-Inch Ultra-Wide Screen Display
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
It uses a LED-backlit LCD and can be set in both landscape and portrait positions
Displays
Oddiverse Blog
Deer Thought Dead Pops Out of Car Trunk – Video
A police dash cam clip reveals how the animal jumps out of the trunk and runs to the woods
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Russian “Punisher” Bus Driver Crashes into Cars That Cut Him Off – Video
Kitten Makes Yelling Goat Noises – Video
Nature
White Sharks Are 3-4 Times Hungrier Than Previously Estimated
Study sheds new light on the feeding behavior of these predators
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Dogs Have Facial Expressions, Humans Are Perfectly Capable of Interpreting Them
Researchers Create 581 Exact Copies of the Same Mouse
Security Blog
OpBlackSummer: Tunisian Cyber Army Targets Major US Telecoms Companies
AT&T, Verizon, US Small Business Administration and a couple of banks have been targeted
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Hackers Find Flaw in American Express Site, Gain Access to over 2 GB of Data
US Department of State, Pentagon Websites Hacked by Tunisian Cyber Army
Windows
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First Windows Blue Video Leaked: Watch Fresh Paint in Action
Microsoft is readying a new version of Fresh Paint specifically optimized for Windows Blue
by Bogdan Popa, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Windows 8 Continues Growth, Windows 7 Still Number One
IE10 on Windows 7: No Thanks, Many Users Are Saying
Photo & Video Cameras
World's Smallest DSRL Camera Launched by Canon, EOS Rebel SL1
It is 30% smaller than other Rebel models and packs all it can in that small frame
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Samsung Announces NX1100 Digital Camera in Germany
Fujitsu Camera Software Looks at You and Reads Your Pulse
International “Star Trek Into Darkness” Trailer: New Footage, More Clues
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
A hero will rise as humanity’s fate is at stake, new preview promises
Music, Film & TV Blog
Oddiverse
98 Vegas Arrests Spurred by Cosmopolitan Casino Union Protests
The Deutsche Bank-owned resort has been in talks over workers' contracts for 2 years
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Girl Scout Cookies Get Washington Single Mom Fired
Gay Pride Rainbow Is Being Painted Across the Street from Westboro Baptist
Health
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Tea Overdose Makes Woman Develop Rare Bone Disease, Lose Her Teeth
Doctors first suspected the women had cancer, later realized what the real problem was
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Overweight Heart Patients Have 30% Less Chances of Dying Than Thin Ones
Sugary Drinks Now Linked to 25,000 Yearly Deaths in the US
Nintendo
Download Now New Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Update on Wii U
Special improvements have been made to the game and its Wii U features
by Andrei Dobra, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Call of Duty Ruined a Generation of FPS Players, Says Red Orchestra 2 Creator
Future Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Changes Detailed by Treyarch in Special Video
Security Blog
Taiwan Taking Steps to Protect Itself Against Cyberattacks from China
The country is setting up a comprehensive cyber threat shield
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Experts Study Malware Used in South Korean Attacks
Expert Sets Up ICS Honeypots to See Where Most Attacks Come From
Music, Film & TV Blog
New “Millionaire” Host Is Cedric the Entertainer
Meredith Vieira leaves in May after 11 seasons on the show
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Roland Martin Leaves CNN
Jay Leno Calls NBC Executives “Snakes” in Opening Monolog – Video
Britney Spears Picks Up KFC After Fitness Mag Shoot – Photo
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
Star is papped on outing to fast food joint, photos go viral almost immediately
Celebrity News
Green/Eco Blog
Dachshund Is Killed, Eaten by Mountain Lion in Colorado
The mountain lion was later on tracked down and euthanized
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
more on this topic
Leopard Beaten to Death, Hanged by Angry Mob in India
Huge Hippo Must Be Sedated and Blindfolded to Receive Treatment
Security Blog
Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 3 Other Government Sites Hacked
Pak Cyber Eaglez have defaced the websites to show they're vulnerable
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
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Experts Study Malware Used in South Korean Attacks
Over 1,000 Websites Defaced by Anonymous Algeria Hacker
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12-Year-Old Arrested for Minnesota Active Shooter 911 Hoax
New Prague school district officials enforced a lockdown yesterday over a prank call
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
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Middle School Lockdown Is Put in Place in Minnesota After Active Shooter Report
Florida Campus Closed Down During Investigation on Student's Suicide
Technology Blog
NVIDIA GeForce GRID VCA Price Revealed
The high-end data center graphics card can be bought for over $20,000 / 15,451 Euro
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
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NVIDIA Reveals Kayla, a Tegra 3 with Unknown GPU on a Mini-ITX Motherboard
NVIDIA GeForce GRID Gaming Server Tech Adopted by IBM, HP and Dell
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: Panda Cub and His Mom Play Around in the Snow
Bai Yun and 8-month-old Xio Liwu seem to be having the time of their lives
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
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Sharks, Manta Rays Get Better Protection Under CITES
Buddhist Leaders in Thailand Pray for Poached Elephants
New Jersey IT Administrator Admits Hacking Mayor’s Email Account
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
The man faces up to five years in prison and three years of supervised release
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BioShock Infinite’s Canceled Multiplayer Has Ken Levine’s Support
The mode has failed to generate a unique experience for players
by Andrei Dumitrescu, March 21st, 2013
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All BioShock Infinite Pre-Order Rewards on Steam Unlocked Including Free XCOM Copy
BioShock Infinite Full-Length Cinematic Commercial Video Now Available
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Boy Killed by Dad's Plow As He Backs Up on His Driveway
A 6-year-old from Maine has lost his life playing on his scooter on the driveway
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
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37 Killed, 15 Injured in Crash as Bus Falls Off a Bridge in India
Race Car Crash Kills 2 in California, 2 Vehicles Involved in Accident
Displays
HP Holographic 3D LCD Revealed, Has Wide Viewing Zone – Video
This is closer to actual 3D imagery than anything called “3D” today
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
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Firefighters Can See Through Flames Now, Thanks to Infrared Holography
15.6-Inch Widescreen, Fanless Multitouch PC Launched by Axiomtek
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CBS Renews “CSI,” Signs Ted Danson for 2 More Years
Network orders another season of the hit investigative series, as expected
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
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Biggest Loser Finale 2013: Danni Allen Is Crowned Winner
Zendaya and Val Chmerkovskiy Wow with First Dance on Dancing With the Stars – Video
Science Blog
3,200-Year-Old Egyptian Sundial Unearthed in the Valley of the Kings
The sundial proves the Egyptians were fairly preoccupied with keeping track of their time
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
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Treasure Found Inside Ancient Warrior's Grave in Russia
Neanderthals Died Because of Their Big Eyes, Scientists Say
Matthew Keys: “I Did Not Give a Username and a Password to Anyone”
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
The Reuters employee has published a short statement on Facebook
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Games
Elder Scrolls Online Will Introduce New Roles for Players, Says Director
Gamers might be interested in being more than adventurers
by Andrei Dumitrescu, March 21st, 2013
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Elder Scrolls Online Will Include Vampirism and Werewolves After Launch
The Elder Scrolls Online Gets Fresh Screenshots
Green
“Let Us Be Protectors of Creation,” the New Pope Says at His First Mass in St. Peter's Square
The Pope's plea to safeguard the environment was heard by over 20,000 people
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
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Restaurant in York Takes to Growing a Garden on Its Outside Wall
Solar-Powered Stadium Proposed for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Oddiverse
WWE Star Saves Mom from Fire, Uproots Tree to Break Window
Chris "The Masterpiece" Masters stepped in after an argument with a neighbor escalated
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
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Atlanta Hawks Cheerleader Is Carried Away on Stretcher After Fall
Terminally Ill Cancer Patient Wins Marathon with His Daughter
Peripherals
Corsair Vengeance K70, the New Gaming Keyboard
Made with a rugged, brushed aluminum case and Cherry MX Red mechanical switches
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
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Lenovo Launches Thinnest Ever T Series ThinkPad Laptop
Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard Gets Windows 8 Support
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iPhone 5S Is a Modest Upgrade, Components to Ship in May [DigiTimes]
“The new iPhone will not receive a major upgrade,” supply chain sources say
by Filip Truta, March 21st, 2013
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Office iOS Apps Updated with Cloud Sync, Performance Fixes – DejaOffice, Polaris Office
Apple Wins Trademark Certificate for iAd Platform
Seth MacFarlane Splits from Emilia Clarke
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
Spending so much time apart because of work finally has its say
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Experts Study Malware Used in South Korean Attacks
North Korea is the main suspect, but this could also be the work of other hackers
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
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US Says Trade Secrets Are at Risk of Being Stolen by China, Russia and WikiLeaks
Cyberattacks Disrupt Systems of South Korean TV Networks and Banks
PC Games
Piracy Can't Be Stopped and DRM Punishes Legal Gamers, Meat Boy Dev Says
Anti-piracy measures are useless and studios should just improve their games
by Andrei Dobra, March 21st, 2013
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Nintendo Cites Brazil, China, Mexico and Spain as Piracy Havens
Making Games Free-to-Play Is Better than Fighting Piracy, Crysis 3 Dev Says
Mobile World
Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC 8X Now Available for Free at Microsoft Store
The deal requires customers to sign up for a two-year agreement
by Cosmin Vasile, March 21st, 2013
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Cyan Lumia 920 Now Available at Telstra in Australia
Nokia Lumia 920 Gets Fix for “Other” Storage Issue via Firmware Update
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Over 1,600 Cats and Dogs Killed by PETA in 2012 Alone
The organization could not find a home for these animals, had to put them to sleep
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
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“Take Pamela Anderson Home!” PETA Invites People
Watch: Edie Falco Speaks Out Against Circuses and Elephant Abuse
Google News
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Google Introduces Keep, a Simple but Powerful Note-Taking App
The app is available on the web and on Android and is part of Drive
by Lucian Parfeni, March 21st, 2013
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Google I/O 2013 Predictions - Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie, Nexus 7.8, Nexus 5, Moto X, Google Glass
Chromium 27 Is Here, Chrome 27 Dev, Chrome 26 Beta and Chrome 25 Stable Soon
Girl Scout Cookies Get Washington Single Mom Fired
by Raluca Anghel, March 21st, 2013
Tracy Lewis had been with Bon Appetit for 12 years
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Mobile World
Micromax Delays A116 Canvas HD by 10 Days, Increases Its Price to Rs. 14,499
Those who already ordered it will receive it at the old price
by Ionut Arghire, March 21st, 2013
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Karbonn Titanium S5 Arrives in India at INR 11,990
Micromax A116 Canvas HD Shipments Delayed, New Stock Might Arrive in Late March
Open Source Software
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Linux Kernel 3.8.4 Released with New Drivers, Download Now
A new version of the latest stable Linux kernel has been released
by Silviu Stahie, March 21st, 2013
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Counter-Strike: Source for Linux Gets Improved Performance and Controller Support
Authoring Tool DVDStyler 2.5 Beta 1 Uses FFmpeg 1.1.3
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Specs Finally Revealed for AMD Radeon HD 7790, Release Date Too
A company presentation slide makes its way to the Internet
by Sebastian Pop, March 21st, 2013
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Sapphire Radeon HD 7790 Dual-X: Pictures and Benchmarks
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti Refresh Will Have GPU Boost
Celebrity News
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Kanye West Reveals Kardashian Baby Name: North
It doesn’t start with a K and it’s perhaps one of the most ridiculous celebrity baby names
by Elena Gorgan, March 21st, 2013
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Kim Kardashian Gets Blood Facial – Video
Kris Humphries’ Family Speaks: Kim Kardashian Wedding Was a Sham
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Picture of the Day: The Spring Equinox as Seen from Space
The picture was taken by the GOES-13 satellite this past March 20
by Laura Sinpetru, March 21st, 2013
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Jeff Bezos Mission Recovers Moon Landing Apollo Engines from the Ocean Floor - Gallery
Astronomers Discover Four New Exoplanets and Find Out What They're Made of in 1 Hour
Reported and Fixed: DOM-Based XSS Vulnerability on Microsoft Dynamics Canada Site
by Eduard Kovacs, March 21st, 2013
Pakistani security expert Rafay Baloch is the one who identified the flaw
Security Blog
Mobile World
Nokia Lumia 520T Arriving in China for $225/€175
The Lumia 720T will be launched in late March as well
by Cosmin Vasile, March 21st, 2013
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Nokia Lumia 520T and Lumia 720T Coming Soon to China Mobile
Nokia Lumia 720 Expected in India in Early March
Mobile World
Dual-SIM HTC E1 Coming Soon to China for $290/€225
The smartphone previously leaked in early February as HTC 603e
by Cosmin Vasile, March 21st, 2013
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HTC 603e with Jelly Bean and Dual-Core CPU Spotted in China
HTC Confirms HTC One Delays, Camera Supply Shortages [WSJ]
Mobile World
XOLO X1000 Now Available for Purchase in India for $365/€285
The smartphone can now be ordered via major retailer Infibeam
by Cosmin Vasile, March 21st, 2013
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Lava Rolls Out Software Update for XOLO A800
Lava XOLO A500 Launched in India at INR 6,999 ($130 / €98)
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