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About 113 articles found for 21 August 2012:

 

Steam Big Picture Mode Enters Beta Stage in September

The popular service will finally be usable on big screen TVs
by Andrei Dobra, August 21st, 2012
 

VirnetX Says Apple’s iPhones and Macs Infringe Its Patents

“Secure communication capabilities” at the heart of the invention
by Filip Truta, August 21st, 2012
 

Ascension Kratos Will Be Morally Driven, Will Protect Civilians

The legendary warrior will show gamers a more human side
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 21st, 2012
 

“Private Camera” App Hides Girlfriend Photos from Your Parents

Free for a limited time, new camera app keeps your private life private
by Filip Truta, August 21st, 2012
NAND Prices Should Hold Out Until After September

NAND Prices Should Hold Out Until After September

by Sebastian Pop, August 21st, 2012
At least it doesn't put a damper on the anniversary joy
 

Marilyn Manson Covers “People Are Strange” with The Doors

Rocker hits the Sunset Strip Music Festival in LA, gets fans into heated debate
by Elena Gorgan, August 21st, 2012
 

Madonna's Personal Trainer Nicole Winhoffer Releases Workout DVD

“Addicted to Sweat” is “Hard Candy” fitness straight in the comfort of your home
by Elena Gorgan, August 21st, 2012
 

Lloyds TSB Scam Urges Users to Update Personal Details

The site of a company from Australia has been hijacked to take part in this scheme
by Eduard Kovacs, August 21st, 2012
 

BioWare Claims Some Players Want Day One DLC

The team is ready to deliver what players are asking for
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 21st, 2012
 

Trailer for Nicolas Cage's “Stolen” Is Out, Looks Just Like “Taken”

New Simon West action thriller promises to be a delightful disaster, fans say
by Elena Gorgan, August 21st, 2012
8-Inch iPad mini Adopts Different BLU Tech, Analysts Suggest

8-Inch iPad mini Adopts Different BLU Tech, Analysts Suggest

by Filip Truta, August 21st, 2012
Financial report indicates Apple has swapped suppliers for certain parts
 

Gamescom 2012 Hands-Off: Monarch & Hounds

Two South Korean games that are coming to the West
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 21st, 2012
Jessica Alba Says Her “Bubble” Derrière Is Her Worst Physical Feature

Jessica Alba Says Her “Bubble” Derrière Is Her Worst Physical Feature

by Elena Gorgan, August 21st, 2012
Actress covers Self, talks fitness and becoming a businesswoman
 

Perhaps Apple Doesn’t Need a Television Set After All

Study finds that people are enjoying TV content on their iPads more
by Filip Truta, August 21st, 2012
 

Germany Wants Google to Pay for Sending Readers to Newspaper Sites

Google is obviously against the proposed law which it says would benefit no one
by Lucian Parfeni, August 21st, 2012
 

How to Install Firefox 15 on Ubuntu

A very simple step-by-step tutorial with screenshots
by Marius Nestor, August 21st, 2012
Twi-Hards Attack Actor D.B. Sweeney for Calling Robert Pattinson a “Douche”

Twi-Hards Attack Actor D.B. Sweeney for Calling Robert Pattinson a “Douche”

by Elena Gorgan, August 21st, 2012
Fans come to Robert’s defense, lash out at older actor on Twitter
 

NAND Flash Memory Turns 25 This Month (August 2012)

Many believe flash will go down in history as one of the most important breakthroughs ever
by Sebastian Pop, August 21st, 2012
 

Watch: Hilarious “The Avengers” Gag Reel

4-minute clip will also be included on the DVD, Blu-ray disc out in September
by Elena Gorgan, August 21st, 2012
Female “Expendables” Movie Is in the Works

Female “Expendables” Movie Is in the Works

by Elena Gorgan, August 21st, 2012
Project is greenlit, but fans are wondering who should – or could – star in such a film
 

Don't Sacrifice Sleep for Studying

This may lead to academic problems in the long run, study shows
by Tudor Vieru, August 21st, 2012
 

Wi-Fi Routers Could Become Emergency Backup Networks in a Pinch

The "power of many" has applications in the wireless communications department
by Sebastian Pop, August 21st, 2012
Removing CO2 from the Atmosphere May Soon Clean Our Air

Removing CO2 from the Atmosphere May Soon Clean Our Air

by Tudor Vieru, August 21st, 2012
Experts are assessing new materials for carbon capture and storage
 

Memory Is About as Cheap as It Can Get

Whatever recovery happened earlier this year, it is long gone
by Sebastian Pop, August 21st, 2012
 

Environmentally-Friendly Cremation Now Available in Minnesota, US

Innovative cremation method cuts down on the environmental impact of this process
by Laura Sinpetru, August 21st, 2012
 

Facebook Scam: Free $500 Gift Vouchers from Woolworths

Users are tricked into participating in surveys which earn the crooks a commission
by Eduard Kovacs, August 21st, 2012
Bethesda Still Working on Prey 2

Bethesda Still Working on Prey 2

by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 21st, 2012
The publisher will be able to talk about the game in the coming months
 

British Co-op Onions Now Come in Recyclable Packaging

UK's Co-operative Group announces decision to switch to eco onion bags
by Laura Sinpetru, August 21st, 2012
 

Nicki Minaj Is “100% Confirmed to Judge American Idol”

Report says rapper will join Mariah Carey on the panel for new season
by Elena Gorgan, August 21st, 2012
 

Two New Galileo Satellites Being Prepared for Launch

The fourth spacecraft in the series has just arrived in South America
by Tudor Vieru, August 21st, 2012
 

Google Wins Patent for Glove Controller

A glove and a pair if “image” detector sensors are mentioned
by Sebastian Pop, August 21st, 2012
Lady Gaga and Boyfriend Taylor Kinney Are “Married” in “You and I” Video

Lady Gaga and Boyfriend Taylor Kinney Are “Married” in “You and I” Video

by Elena Gorgan, August 21st, 2012
Final version of fashion video sees real-life lovebirds as groom and bride
 

Submerged Intruder Alerts and Tweets Logged by a Lone Liquidware Laser Trip Wire

Much cheaper than conceptually similar security systems that cost $100 million to build
by Sebastian Pop, August 21st, 2012
Family Stages Intervention to Get Jennifer Lopez Away from Casper Smart

Family Stages Intervention to Get Jennifer Lopez Away from Casper Smart

by Elena Gorgan, August 21st, 2012
She’s rushing into things again and family fears she might get hurt, says new report
 

Jaguars Living in the US Soon to Have New Wildlife Sanctuary

The endangered animals might soon roam Southern Arizona and New Mexico
by Laura Sinpetru, August 21st, 2012
 

Bing Quality Insights Minimize Search Result Errors

New defect classifiers will help refine the relevance of answers
by Tudor Vieru, August 21st, 2012
Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Ice Cream Argued to Hold the Key for Managing Oil Spill

Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Ice Cream Argued to Hold the Key for Managing Oil Spill

by Laura Sinpetru, August 21st, 2012
Study argues that ingredients in these food items can be used to develop new dispersant
 

Despite 3DS and Wii U Launches Nintendo Is Not Exploiting Mario

The two games are using the character in very different ways
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 21st, 2012
 

Fabled Android-Based Nikon Camera Pictured

Gingerbread Android 2.3, or a variation of it, will be featured
by Sebastian Pop, August 21st, 2012
 

Photos Surface of Sony NEX-5R and NX-6 Cameras

They should begin shipping in a month or so, if not sooner
by Sebastian Pop, August 21st, 2012
Watch: Why Your Laptop Is Responsible for the Destruction of 3 Square Feet of Rainforest [Video]

Watch: Why Your Laptop Is Responsible for the Destruction of 3 Square Feet of Rainforest [Video]

by Laura Sinpetru, August 21st, 2012
Objects we use on a daily basis impact on the environment more than we think
 

Insomnia Can Be Addressed via Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

New study shows people display marked improvement following therapy
by Tudor Vieru, August 21st, 2012
 

92% of Data Breaches Are Avoidable, Study Finds [Infographic]

Druva experts have analyzed the details of security incidents
by Eduard Kovacs, August 21st, 2012
Stefan Esser (@i0n1c) to Talk iOS 6 Security at Breakpoint 2012

Stefan Esser (@i0n1c) to Talk iOS 6 Security at Breakpoint 2012

by Filip Truta, August 21st, 2012
Well known hacker says “the cat is out of the bag”
 

Facebook's First Investor Peter Thiel Sells Most of His Shares at the Lowest Price

His initial $500,000, €405,000 investment netted him over $1 billion, €810 million
by Lucian Parfeni, August 21st, 2012
 

Strokes Alter Muscle Synergy Activation Patterns

Researchers figure out why the event affects movement
by Tudor Vieru, August 21st, 2012
 

Expert on Windows 8 Interface: Confusing, Burden on User’s Memory

A user experience specialist shares some insight on pros and cons of the Modern UI
by Eduard Kovacs, August 21st, 2012
JWST Communications Support Structure Passes Critical Review

JWST Communications Support Structure Passes Critical Review

by Tudor Vieru, August 21st, 2012
The spacecraft is currently on track for a 2018 launch
 

Sleeping Dogs Takes United Kingdom Number One

Followed by New Super Mario Bros. 2, London 2012 and LEGO Batman 2
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 21st, 2012
 

Pictures of Feeding Humpback Whales Go Viral

“It's been absolutely crazy,” says one of the persons who witnessed the event up close
by Laura Sinpetru, August 21st, 2012
 

Diablo 3 Goes Offline Today Ahead of Patch 1.0.4’s Release

Blizzard is taking down the game in order to roll out the update
by Andrei Dobra, August 21st, 2012
Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges After Abandoning His Dog in the Mountains

Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges After Abandoning His Dog in the Mountains

by Laura Sinpetru, August 21st, 2012
The German shepherd suffered extensive injuries during the eight days he spent in the wild
 

NASA Delays the Launch of Radiation Belt Probes

A technical glitch still needs to be addressed by mission engineers
by Tudor Vieru, August 21st, 2012
 

110-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprint Found at NASA Center

Scientists say that the large track, plus several others, are well preserved
by Tudor Vieru, August 21st, 2012
Adobe Flash Player Exploit Served Via “iPhone 5 Battery Images Leak” Emails

Adobe Flash Player Exploit Served Via “iPhone 5 Battery Images Leak” Emails

by Eduard Kovacs, August 21st, 2012
A harmless-looking document contains malicious .swf files
 

Curiosity Flexes Its Robotic Arm for the First Time

Mission controllers say the commissioning phase is progressing smoothly
by Tudor Vieru, August 21st, 2012
 

Scientists Get Microbe to Produce Transportation Fuel

This genetically engineered microorganism might make gasoline obsolete
by Laura Sinpetru, August 21st, 2012
 

Gamescom 2012 Hands-On: Lost Planet 3

A solid mix between on-foot and ri- based third-person action
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 21st, 2012
Voyager 2 Turns 35 Years Old

Voyager 2 Turns 35 Years Old

by Tudor Vieru, August 21st, 2012
The spacecraft is currently trying to exit the solar system
 

Apple and Samsung Fail to Reach a Settlement Again

In the end, few were the people who did not see this coming
by Sebastian Pop, August 21st, 2012
 

NASA Announces New Mars-Bound Mission

A lander is scheduled to reach the planet’s surface by 2016
by Tudor Vieru, August 21st, 2012
 

Anonymous Attacks UK Home Office, DWP, Ministry of Justice in OpFreeAssange

The site of the British Monarchy and the one of the Prime Minister are also targets
by Eduard Kovacs, August 21st, 2012
Starbucks Bakery and Coffee Now Turned into Everyday Products

Starbucks Bakery and Coffee Now Turned into Everyday Products

by Laura Sinpetru, August 21st, 2012
New procedure makes it possible to put food waste to better use
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Apple Plans Winter Holiday Siege with 8-inch iPad mini [Report]

New tablet said to arrive in time to be wrapped up for Christmas
by Filip Truta, August 21st, 2012
 

AMD Reduces Prices of Radeon HD 7800 Graphics Cards

A game bundle should become available for sale soon as well
by Sebastian Pop, August 21st, 2012
AMD Hackers Breach Philips Site, Plain Text Passwords Leaked

AMD Hackers Breach Philips Site, Plain Text Passwords Leaked

by Eduard Kovacs, August 21st, 2012
r00tBeer also claims to gave hacked The Student Room
 

Three PX-Series SSDs from Toshiba Locked and Loaded

The company developed them for enterprise applications
by Sebastian Pop, August 21st, 2012
 

Diablo 3’s New Paragon System Adds 100 New Levels, Comes with Patch 1.0.4

After reaching level 60, players can now progress 100 levels through the new system
by Andrei Dobra, August 21st, 2012
 

Gamescom 2012 Hands-On: Resident Evil 6

Playing an old-school zombie shooter and a militarized version
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 21st, 2012
 

Assembled iPhone 5 Parts Confirm Accuracy of Leaks

Repair shop puts together all its leaked parts, says they’re a perfect fit
by Filip Truta, August 21st, 2012
 

iPod nano Watches Never Looked This Good Before

Company develops amazing conversion kit for just $69 / €55
by Filip Truta, August 21st, 2012