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About 145 articles found for 24 September 2012:

 

Gearbox Ready to Deliver All the Borderlands 2 Content Players Want

The approach will be similar to that seen on the first game in the series
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 24th, 2012
 

Obsidian Would Love to Create Alpha Protocol Sequel

The intellectual property belongs to SEGA and they are unwilling to fund it
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 24th, 2012
 

XFX Wants You to Destroy Your Video Card

The company declares W.A.R on inferior graphics adapter cards
by Constantin Murariu, September 24th, 2012
Intel Promises LTE-Enabled Medfield Chip in 2012

Intel Promises LTE-Enabled Medfield Chip in 2012

by Ionut Arghire, September 24th, 2012
The company will also work on launching multi-core mobile CPUs
 

Emmys 2012: Kat Dennings Dreads Spilling Out of Her Dress

Curvy actress explains reasons for hunching on the red carpet
by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
 

Trust and Brands Are Important for Free-to-Play Success

The company is trying to enter the genre with Assassin’s Creed: Utopia
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 24th, 2012
 

Emmys 2012: Sofia Vergara Has Embarrassing Wardrobe Malfunction

Star tweets photo of her broken zipper, manages to save face
by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
Panasonic Announces “SmartFSI” Minuscule 13MP Photo Sensor

Panasonic Announces “SmartFSI” Minuscule 13MP Photo Sensor

by Constantin Murariu, September 24th, 2012
The unit will enable high-resolution photography in tablets and smartphones
 

NVIDIA Schedules GPU Technology Conference, Covers Cloud and Mobile PC Topics

The event will spread over a period of three days and will take place in San Jose, US
by Sebastian Pop, September 24th, 2012
 

Nokia Lumia 920 on Pre-Order at $512 (€395)

The handset should become available in mid-November, rumor has it
by Ionut Arghire, September 24th, 2012
Emmys 2012: Michael C. Hall Debuts Girlfriend on the Red Carpet

Emmys 2012: Michael C. Hall Debuts Girlfriend on the Red Carpet

by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
Morgan Macgregor is star’s date at television awards show
 

Samsung’s 840 Series SSD Uses TLC NAND – Performance Ratings Revealed

New TLC NAND comes with modest performance but increased density and, thus, lower cost
by Constantin Murariu, September 24th, 2012
 

Seagate Forms Cloud Builder Alliance

Participants include Supermicro, ZT Systems, Ciara technologies and others
by Sebastian Pop, September 24th, 2012
 

Ultracopier − Batch File Copier for Windows

It offers a versatile set of options for file transfers
by Ionut Ilascu, September 24th, 2012
 

Cassini Captures Angled View of Saturn

The spacecraft focused on the gas giant's southern hemisphere
by Tudor Vieru, September 24th, 2012
 

The Kickstarter Projects That Weren't

This is how a project can make twice as much money as needed and then crash and burn
by Sebastian Pop, September 24th, 2012
Rihanna Announces New Single

Rihanna Announces New Single

by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
Pop star is gearing for the release of her seventh album in as many years
 

Japan to Use Sugar in New Generation of Batteries

Sucrose is the main raw material needed for these devices
by Tudor Vieru, September 24th, 2012
 

Watch: Glowing Scorpion Uses UV Light to Attract Prey

Its next meal cannot resist the ultraviolet light this predator emits
by Laura Sinpetru, September 24th, 2012
 

IV and SK Hynix Settle Patent Dispute

Deal terms are confidential, but it is implied that the plaintiff is being paid royalties
by Sebastian Pop, September 24th, 2012
 

Pranksters Superglue iPhone 5 to the Ground in Amsterdam

This video shows people will go to any length to get their hands on the iPhone 5
by Raluca Anghel, September 24th, 2012
Bayonetta 2 Would Not Exist Without Nintendo Support

Bayonetta 2 Would Not Exist Without Nintendo Support

by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 24th, 2012
The company offered support in exchange for exclusivity
 

New Netflix for Android App Flavor Released

A brand new experience is now available for Android users
by Ionut Arghire, September 24th, 2012
 

How a Retina Is Formed

New study sheds light on the complexity of the nervous system
by Tudor Vieru, September 24th, 2012
 

Mophie Juice Pack Reserve Micro Is a Very Small Phone Charger

It can store 1,000 mAh and can be refilled through a secondary USB 2.0 port
by Sebastian Pop, September 24th, 2012
 

Borderlands 2 Review (PC)

Is this role-playing shooter a great improvement or do its many guns bog it down?
by Andrei Dobra, September 24th, 2012
Left 4 Dead 2 Was Supposed to Get Cabin in the Woods DLC

Left 4 Dead 2 Was Supposed to Get Cabin in the Woods DLC

by Andrei Dobra, September 24th, 2012
The bankruptcy of MGM prevented the add-on from becoming a reality
 

An Update on the Precarious State of the PC Market

Notebook supply is too high and motherboard sales are dropping
by Sebastian Pop, September 24th, 2012
 

MSI Intros Thunderbolt Intel Z77 Mainboard with THX TruStudioPro Sound

This is a LGA1155 motherboard that is 2-way SLI and 3-way CrossFire certified
by Constantin Murariu, September 24th, 2012
Hubble Zooms In on Dusty Spiral Galaxy

Hubble Zooms In on Dusty Spiral Galaxy

by Tudor Vieru, September 24th, 2012
The object is located relatively close to Earth
 

6 Incredible Men That Modeled Women’s Lingerie

The world of movies and fashion changes as these models are featured in women’s lingerie
by Raluca Anghel, September 24th, 2012
 

Windows 8 Is a Risky Game for Microsoft – Analyst

Gartner says that Windows 8 is a risk Microsoft has to take
by Bogdan Popa, September 24th, 2012
 

Conservationists Help Bats Grow Accustomed to Their New Man-Made Cave

The artificial shelter is meant to protect the animals from the White Nose Fungus
by Laura Sinpetru, September 24th, 2012
Apple Sells 5 Million iPhone 5 Units in the First Weekend

Apple Sells 5 Million iPhone 5 Units in the First Weekend

by Filip Truta, September 24th, 2012
Record-shattering numbers for the first three days of availability
 

Advisory: How to Identify Rogue Online Pharmacies

Here's everything you need to know before purchasing pharmaceutical products online
by Eduard Kovacs, September 24th, 2012
 

Eating Fish Leads to Fewer Heart Attacks

The connection holds even if the fish contain some mercury
by Tudor Vieru, September 24th, 2012
Windows 8 Can Compete with Apple iOS – Study

Windows 8 Can Compete with Apple iOS – Study

by Bogdan Popa, September 24th, 2012
A new survey reveals that developers think that Windows 8 can challenge iOS
 

Proof of a Monster Living in Lake Labynkyr, Siberia Emerges

Sonar readings revealed “several seriously big underwater objects,” of unknown species
by Raluca Anghel, September 24th, 2012
 

Samsung Offers More Info on Its Jelly Bean Upgrade Plans

Galaxy S III is already receiving the new platform release in Europe
by Ionut Arghire, September 24th, 2012
 

Russia Is Home to the World's First Liliger

Conservationists speak against having more like it come into the world
by Laura Sinpetru, September 24th, 2012
 

AI Algorithm to Tackle the Structure of the Universe

German researchers use advanced computers to study dark energy
by Tudor Vieru, September 24th, 2012
 

Nvidia Says Consoles Will End, Gaming Will Move to the Cloud

The next generation will be the last to hit stores
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 24th, 2012
Intel Tests Its New Pentium CPUs Against AMD’s Trinity

Intel Tests Its New Pentium CPUs Against AMD’s Trinity

by Constantin Murariu, September 24th, 2012
Bench-marketing should really be a well-defined scientific method
 

Last Week to Send Windows 8 Apps to Windows 8 Store

Microsoft gets ready for the big Windows 8 launch next month
by Bogdan Popa, September 24th, 2012
 

Emmys 2012: Jimmy Kimmel Honors Himself, with Josh Groban

There’s no sense waiting until someone is dead to honor them, Kimmel says
by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
 

Baby Giant Panda Dies One Week After Being Born

Zoo staff can find no signs of injury or infection, cannot explain why the cub passed away
by Laura Sinpetru, September 24th, 2012
Britney Spears and Manager Are Fuming over “Glee” “Tribute” Episode

Britney Spears and Manager Are Fuming over “Glee” “Tribute” Episode

by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
It was done in bad taste and without asking for approval, says report
 

Petition Asks Apple to Refresh the iMac Already

Fans are counting the days since Apple last gave its all-in-one a makeover
by Filip Truta, September 24th, 2012
 

How to Smash a Car to Pieces Using Slingshots and a Hammer

Watch how custom hammers and slingshots can be used to destroy a Nissan
by Raluca Anghel, September 24th, 2012
 

RunCore Kylin III PCIe SSD, an Enterprise-Grade Storage Device

It was designed for databases, web servers, supercomputers and analytical engines
by Sebastian Pop, September 24th, 2012
 

New Technique Determines When LED Need Replacing

Figuring this out is currently very difficult to do
by Tudor Vieru, September 24th, 2012
Emmys 2012: Jon Stewart Drops F-Bomb in Acceptance Speech

Emmys 2012: Jon Stewart Drops F-Bomb in Acceptance Speech

by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
After making a spectacular entrance, Stewart gets a bit emotional
 

Data Centers Waste 90% of the Energy They Draw

All that talk about energy efficiency suddenly sounds a lot more important
by Sebastian Pop, September 24th, 2012
 

Child with Down’s Syndrome Models for Marks&Spencer

You could never tell from his pictures that this 4-year-old is affected by this condition
by Raluca Anghel, September 24th, 2012
 

Rambus Wins the Case Against SK Hynix

The company was apparently right all along, despite naysayers
by Constantin Murariu, September 24th, 2012
Iranian Officials: We Did Not Launch Cyberattacks on American Banks

Iranian Officials: We Did Not Launch Cyberattacks on American Banks

by Eduard Kovacs, September 24th, 2012
The response came after anonymous sources from the US had pointed the finger at Iran
ArtistX 1.3 Is Based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

ArtistX 1.3 Is Based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

by Marius Nestor, September 24th, 2012
The distro uses GNOME 3 and KDE 4 desktop environments
 

Emmys 2012: Top 5 Can’t Miss Moments

Claire Danes, Ricky Gervais, “Modern Family” cast make the cut
by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
Apple’s A6 Processor Has a Triple-Core GPU
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Apple’s A6 Processor Has a Triple-Core GPU

The company’s new SoC is as custom as it can possibly get
by Constantin Murariu, September 24th, 2012
Spotlight: The Vatican Regards Pollution as a Sin

Spotlight: The Vatican Regards Pollution as a Sin

by Laura Sinpetru, September 24th, 2012
The environment is sacred, should be treated as such
 

Microsoft Will Keep Scouting Indian Talents

Company officials are extremely satisfied with the AppFest coding marathon
by Bogdan Popa, September 24th, 2012
 

Zynga Says New Website Is Like Steam for Social Games

Players will be able to connect with friends and discover new content
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 24th, 2012
 

Canadian Man Travels Ireland Searching for a Woman He Talked to for Two Minutes

The romantic dentist is convinced the girl he met in a cafe is the love of his life
by Raluca Anghel, September 24th, 2012
Watch: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Does “Magic Mike” Dance on SNL

Watch: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Does “Magic Mike” Dance on SNL

by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
Star opens up with spoof of Channing Tatum’s most recent box office hit
 

American Retailers Don’t Have Enough iPhone 5s to Satisfy Demand

Customers begin to receive apologetic, yet reassuring emails from management
by Filip Truta, September 24th, 2012
 

Green House Presents Four New SandForce SSDs

All the new drives use the well-known SF-2281VB1 controller from SandForce
by Constantin Murariu, September 24th, 2012
 

Twitter Accounts of John Cena, John Morrison, Steve-O, Other Celebs Hacked

The compromised profiles have been used to advertise shady diets
by Eduard Kovacs, September 24th, 2012
Galaxy S III’s Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean Starts Rolling Out

Galaxy S III’s Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean Starts Rolling Out

by Ionut Arghire, September 24th, 2012
Users in some Eastern European countries are currently receiving the update
 

156 Million Pounds of Fish Were Wasted Last Year in the US Northeast Alone

Some fisheries discarded as much as half their catch, argues Oceana
by Laura Sinpetru, September 24th, 2012
 

Mysterious Underwater Circles Found off the Coast of Japan

Images reveal that the gigantic piece of underwater art was built to attract female fish
by Raluca Anghel, September 24th, 2012
 

The Four Main Telescopes of the VLT [Photo]

The facility is operated by ESO in the Chilean Andes
by Tudor Vieru, September 24th, 2012
 

Toshiba Reveals Canvio External HDD Series with USB 3.0 Interface

The new hard drives use the SuperSpeed USB interface and come in 2.5” and 3.5” formats
by Constantin Murariu, September 24th, 2012
Researchers Use NFC-Based Exploit to Ride the Subway for Free [Video]

Researchers Use NFC-Based Exploit to Ride the Subway for Free [Video]

by Eduard Kovacs, September 24th, 2012
This is possible because of a vulnerability in transit system access cards
 

How Genes, Exposure to Sunlight Influence Skin Cancer

Researchers want to know how these factors influence patients' risks
by Tudor Vieru, September 24th, 2012
 

Amusement Park Riders Stranded 300 Feet in the Air [Video]

The Knotts Berry Farm Wind Seeker malfunctions in Buena park, California
by Raluca Anghel, September 24th, 2012
 

People in Zimbabwe Are Asked to Flush All at the Same Time

Recent droughts, concerns about public health are the reasons behind this peculiar request
by Laura Sinpetru, September 24th, 2012
 

Team Play Is Central to Black Ops 2 Multiplayer Experience

Developer innovated while also delivering a classic gameplay experience
by Andrei Dumitrescu, September 24th, 2012
Current PS3 Models Won’t Get Price Cuts, Sony Says

Current PS3 Models Won’t Get Price Cuts, Sony Says

by Andrei Dobra, September 24th, 2012
Customers want great value, not lower prices, according to Sony
 

Emmys 2012: Jimmy Fallon Hitches a Ride with Amanda Bynes

Comedian tells Ryan Seacrest he’s “happy to be alive” after traumatizing experience
by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
 

Corsair Godzilla 900D Desktop Case Previewed

It can support even the largest motherboards, XL-ATX and HP-ATX
by Sebastian Pop, September 24th, 2012
 

Ancient Meteor Brought About the Ice Ages

The collision was never thoroughly analyzed until now
by Tudor Vieru, September 24th, 2012
Emmys 2012: Jimmy Kimmel Loses His Pants, Gets Real Bad Botox

Emmys 2012: Jimmy Kimmel Loses His Pants, Gets Real Bad Botox

by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
Opening skit sees comedian in a pickle but Ellen DeGeneres helps him out of it
 

Man Sues Popcorn Company for Giving Him Lung Condition, Wins $7 Million

He blames a supermarket chain and popcorn manufacturer in Denver for his “popcorn lung”
by Raluca Anghel, September 24th, 2012
 

Fracking Could Soon Be Banned in Quebec

The new natural resources minister is dead set on putting an end to this practice
by Laura Sinpetru, September 24th, 2012
 

New SLS Development Proposals Selected by NASA

The agency decided to green-light 26 projects, officials announce
by Tudor Vieru, September 24th, 2012
 

Hubble Sees Amazing, Edge-On Spiral Galaxy

The cosmic structure is slightly distorted by gravitational interactions
by Tudor Vieru, September 24th, 2012
Emmys 2012: Jimmy Kimmel Spoofs “Breaking Bad”

Emmys 2012: Jimmy Kimmel Spoofs “Breaking Bad”

by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
If you ever wondered how the show might have looked before cable, here’s your answer
 

ASUS Italy and Republic of Gamers Sites Defaced

Turkish and Pakistani hackers target the company's websites to protest
by Eduard Kovacs, September 24th, 2012
 

6 Hurt, 20 Arrested After Birthday Event Went Viral on Facebook

3,000 people came to celebrate party “Project X Haren,” in the Netherlands
by Raluca Anghel, September 24th, 2012
 

Dragon's Dogma Gets Major Expansion, Two New Free Game Modes

The Dark Arisen add-on, plus two new DLCs will be released soon
by Andrei Dobra, September 24th, 2012
New Jersey Says “No” to Horse Slaughter, Horse Meat Consumption

New Jersey Says “No” to Horse Slaughter, Horse Meat Consumption

by Laura Sinpetru, September 24th, 2012
The state wishes to make sure these animals “will not be taken from stable to a table”
 

Emmys 2012: Eric Stonestreet Talks Dating Charlize Theron

“Modern Family” star says ongoing rumors are making Halle Berry jealous
by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
 

Anonymous Hackers Threaten Philadelphia Officials in Property Clean-Up Scandal

Authorities see it as a threat, but hacktivists say they call for peaceful protesting
by Eduard Kovacs, September 24th, 2012
 

Windows Phone 8’s “Rooms” Feature Gets Detailed Again

A place where people could interact and share content
by Ionut Arghire, September 24th, 2012
Google Maps Ported to iOS 6 with a Catch

Google Maps Ported to iOS 6 with a Catch

by Filip Truta, September 24th, 2012
Developer ports old application to jailbroken iPhone 3GS
 

Emmys 2012: Jimmy Kimmel Gets Political in Opening Speech

Mitt Romney, Honey Boo Boo, Jon Hamm and Steve Buscemi are easy targets
by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012
 

Dubstep Violin Music Clip Goes Viral

Former America’s got talent quarterfinalist Lindsey Stirling amazes with her performance
by Raluca Anghel, September 24th, 2012
Samsung Launches New 840 SSD Series

Samsung Launches New 840 SSD Series

by Constantin Murariu, September 24th, 2012
These are mainly server-oriented products with high IOPS rates
 

Emmys 2012: The Winners

“Modern Family,” “Homeland” dominate the biggest awards gala in television
by Elena Gorgan, September 24th, 2012