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About 123 articles found for 26 January 2012:

 

THQ Exits Kid Game Business, Will Focus on Core Franchises

inSANE, Company of Heroes, Warhammer will be new focus
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 26th, 2012
 

Religious Beliefs Boost Self-Control

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
by Tudor Vieru, January 26th, 2012
 

The Nintendo Wii U Is Twice As Powerful As the Xbox 360, Report Says

The Wii U's hardware is impressive and very powerful
by Andrei Dobra, January 26th, 2012
 

Fujifilm X-Pro1 to Hit Japan on February 18

Japan will be the first country to get Fujifilm’s retro looking camera
by Sorin Nita, January 26th, 2012
Splash Damage Hires Former FIFA and Need for Speed Developer

Splash Damage Hires Former FIFA and Need for Speed Developer

by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 26th, 2012
It is not yet clear what project he will be working on
 

Snooki Pops Up in Zantrex-3 Weight Loss Pill Ad

Reality star unveils slimmer figure in new commercial
by Elena Gorgan, January 26th, 2012
 

NASA's New X-Ray Telescope Arrives at VAFB

The mission is scheduled to launch about two months from now
by Tudor Vieru, January 26th, 2012
 

Netflix No Longer Interested in Offering Game Rentals

The company now plans to focus on movie rentals and streaming
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 26th, 2012
Nikon Officially Discontinues D700 and D300S DSLRs

Nikon Officially Discontinues D700 and D300S DSLRs

by Sorin Nita, January 26th, 2012
Nobody seems to know what the D300S will be replaced with
 

Viggle App Comes with Loyalty Program for TV Watchers

Check into TV shows and get real rewards such as gift cards, movie tickets, etc.
by Filip Truta, January 26th, 2012
 

GNOME 3.3.4 Development Release Is Here

The final version of GNOME 3.4 will be released on March 28th, 2012
by Marius Nestor, January 26th, 2012
 

Galaxy Nexus Confirmed at Mobilicity for February 6

The phone might go on sale at WIND Mobile and Videotron as well
by Cosmin Vasile, January 26th, 2012
 

Jean Paul Gaultier Unveils Amy Winehouse-Inspired Collection

Tribute collection closes 2012 Paris Fashion Week with a bang
by Elena Gorgan, January 26th, 2012
 

Plextor Intros PX-B950SA Blu-Ray Disk Writer

It should already be up for sale in Japan, at 11,980 JPY / $154 / 117.72 Euro
by Sebastian Pop, January 26th, 2012
EFF Needs Your Help to Keep Jailbreaking Legal

EFF Needs Your Help to Keep Jailbreaking Legal

by Filip Truta, January 26th, 2012
DMCA exemption about to expire as device vendors oppose legalization
 

TELUS Rolls Out Software Update for HTC 7 Surround and LG Optimus 7

Solves the ‘disappearing keyboard’ issue and the messaging bug
by Cosmin Vasile, January 26th, 2012
 

Tomb Raider Reaches Alpha State, Might Arrive in Late May

Developers have not decided on open or closed beta stage
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 26th, 2012
 

BlizzCon 2012 Isn’t Happening, Convention Returns in 2013

Blizzard wants to focus on existing projects and its eSports championship
by Andrei Dobra, January 26th, 2012
 

Watch the Oscars on Your iPhone or iPad for Free

ABC rolls out dedicated app for the ultimate insider's view of Hollywood's biggest night
by Filip Truta, January 26th, 2012
Latest Solar Flare Caused Communications Blackouts

Latest Solar Flare Caused Communications Blackouts

by Tudor Vieru, January 26th, 2012
Polar airline routes were used at a minimum, with extreme caution
 

Rihanna Gets Thug Life Tattoo on Her Knuckles

Singer visits good friend Mark Mahoney to get more ink
by Elena Gorgan, January 26th, 2012
 

Kingston DT4000-M Secure USB Flash Drive Review

We take a look at one of Kingston's most advanced secure USB Flash drives
by Sorin Nita, January 26th, 2012
 

HTC Rezound Software Update Coming Soon

This is not the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade
by Cosmin Vasile, January 26th, 2012
Panasonic LetsNote NX and LetsNote SX Notebooks have 16:10 Screens

Panasonic LetsNote NX and LetsNote SX Notebooks have 16:10 Screens

by Sebastian Pop, January 26th, 2012
Could be just right for those who think companies are focused on widescreen too much
 

Sprint Prepares a ZTE Optik Tablet for February 5th

The carrier could have it priced at only $100 on contract
by Ionut Arghire, January 26th, 2012
 

Buy World of Warcraft Servers from Blizzard, Perform Charity

Blizzard sells old hardware that used to run the game on eBay
by Sebastian Pop, January 26th, 2012
 

See the New 'Blue Marble'

The photo is a remake of the famous Apollo 17 snapshot
by Tudor Vieru, January 26th, 2012
 

WD Readies My Book Thunderbolt Duo for Macworld/iWorld

Company shows how the technology can improve workflow speed and efficiency
by Sebastian Pop, January 26th, 2012
Katy Perry Tape Scam Serves Rogue Browser Extensions

Katy Perry Tape Scam Serves Rogue Browser Extensions

by Eduard Kovacs, January 26th, 2012
Celebrities with many fans are often used in malicious campaigns
 

Apollo 1 Crew Showcased in Old NASA Image

Their flight unfortunately did not make it into Earth's orbit
by Tudor Vieru, January 26th, 2012
Anonymous Targets Government Sites in Irish SOPA Protest

Anonymous Targets Government Sites in Irish SOPA Protest

by Eduard Kovacs, January 26th, 2012
A piracy law is not something that can be passed without difficulty
 

Vanessa Paradis Officially Denies She's Separated from Johnny Depp

“Of course it's false,” model and actress says of persistent breakup rumor
by Elena Gorgan, January 26th, 2012
 

Macworld 2012: iRecord Pro Puts Your VHS Tapes on Your iOS 5 Device

Also uploads DVDs, LP/cassettes, DVR content, and set-top box programs
by Filip Truta, January 26th, 2012
 

Nanotube Transistor Is Only 9 Nanometers Wide

The carbon structure was found to be more efficient than silicon
by Tudor Vieru, January 26th, 2012
Microsoft Releases Security Compliance Manager 2.5

Microsoft Releases Security Compliance Manager 2.5

by Ionut Arghire, January 26th, 2012
The SCM 2.5 tool is available for download only in beta now
 

PlayStation Vita Continues to Sink While 3DS Leads in Japan

New Sony handheld is below the DS and PSP at same life stage
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 26th, 2012
 

Qualcomm Buys Display Maker Pixtronix, Mirasol May Evolve

New color e-readers could finally show up, depending on how fast the buyout is completed
by Sebastian Pop, January 26th, 2012
 

Windows Intune Can Help Solving IT Challenges

Save the Children, goetzpartners or eLitigation Solutions already chose it
by Ionut Arghire, January 26th, 2012
Fake Missing Plugin Alerts Used to Spread Spyware

Fake Missing Plugin Alerts Used to Spread Spyware

by Eduard Kovacs, January 26th, 2012
Cybercrooks come up with new ways to make money
 

16-Port Professional USB Charging Station Revealed

It has already been used in retail environments for charging tablets, phones, etc.
by Sebastian Pop, January 26th, 2012
 

Holiday-Themed Spam Still Making Rounds, Serving Scams

Upcoming events are also a great opportunity for fraudsters to step into play
by Eduard Kovacs, January 26th, 2012
 

SecureMac Launches PrivacyScan for Mac OS X

Special introductory price of $4.99, requires OS X 10.6.6 Snow Leopard or higher
by Filip Truta, January 26th, 2012
 

Microsoft Pays $250M to Nokia in Q4 2011

The payment is part of an agreement the two signed last year
by Ionut Arghire, January 26th, 2012
YouTube Introduces a Huge New, Dynamically-Resizing Player (Screenshots)

YouTube Introduces a Huge New, Dynamically-Resizing Player (Screenshots)

by Lucian Parfeni, January 26th, 2012
Making watching 720p videos a pleasure, though the video player is too big at times
 

Misguided Woman, 61, Spends 7 Days in Crashed Rental Car

She was told not to leave the vehicle “if stranded,” took it literally
by Elena Gorgan, January 26th, 2012
 

AMD Radeon HD 7950 Can't Become HD 7970, Reference Design Suggests

Different reference design suggests that even a BIOS change won't unlock it
by Sebastian Pop, January 26th, 2012
 

US Southwest at Risk of Large Earthquake

The Rio Grande Rift continues to be geologically active
by Tudor Vieru, January 26th, 2012
 

Nokia’s Lumia Windows Phones Up for a Slow Start

Lumia 900 and expanded availability of other handset should change that
by Ionut Arghire, January 26th, 2012
AMD Radeon HD 7950 Graphics Listed in Europe as Well

AMD Radeon HD 7950 Graphics Listed in Europe as Well

by Sebastian Pop, January 26th, 2012
Two reference cards and a custom model are on their way
 

'Iron Sky' Trailer: The Nazi Come from the Moon

Trailer for the now complete, long-gestating project finally hits
by Elena Gorgan, January 26th, 2012
 

Microwave Invisibility Cloak Conceals 3D Objects

This technology is progressing at an accelerated pace
by Tudor Vieru, January 26th, 2012
 

Nokia Reports €954M Loss for Q4 2011

The company moves only 19.6 million smartphones in the timeframe
by Ionut Arghire, January 26th, 2012
 

Demi Lovato Is Back in Rehab for Coke and Alcohol

Rep denies there's any truth to ongoing rumors, they still persist
by Elena Gorgan, January 26th, 2012
Xilence Ships Black Hornet PC Case

Xilence Ships Black Hornet PC Case

by Sebastian Pop, January 26th, 2012
Has a built-in SATA dock at the top, like an increasing number of other models
 

Record: Laser Heats Matter to 2 Million Degrees

Physicists in the United States are extremely pleased with the research
by Tudor Vieru, January 26th, 2012
 

Brazil Under Siege by Anonymous and Others (Exclusive)

Two of the hackers involved reveal details about the operations taking place in Brazil
by Eduard Kovacs, January 26th, 2012
‘Inside Apple’ Audiobook Is Free on Audible for New Subscribers

‘Inside Apple’ Audiobook Is Free on Audible for New Subscribers

by Filip Truta, January 26th, 2012
Just hope your country and/or credit card are supported
 

Microsoft Confirms Xbox Live for Android and iOS

No specific time frame for the service's release has been provided
by Ionut Arghire, January 26th, 2012
 

How to Install KDE SC 4.8 on Ubuntu 11.10

A very simple step-by-step tutorial with screenshots!
by Marius Nestor, January 26th, 2012
 

Teaching Autistic Children to Solve Complex Tasks

This could increase their chances of handling an independent lifestyle later on
by Tudor Vieru, January 26th, 2012
 

Angry Birds Landing on Facebook on Valentine's Day

The most popular game in the world is coming to the most popular platform in the world
by Lucian Parfeni, January 26th, 2012
Panasonic’s 10.1-Inch Series Notebook Pack Intel Sandy Bridge CPUs

Panasonic’s 10.1-Inch Series Notebook Pack Intel Sandy Bridge CPUs

by Sorin Nita, January 26th, 2012
Some of the fastest, but also the most expensive, 10.1-inch laptops around
 

Anonymous: Corrupt Child Protection Agency Down, as Promised (Exclusive)

They also hacked the National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering
by Eduard Kovacs, January 26th, 2012
 

Firefox for Android with Native UI to Hit Beta Soon

Initially, it won't fit the same fast release model as other versions
by Ionut Arghire, January 26th, 2012
 

Seal Doesn't Rule Out Getting Back with Heidi Klum

“Never say never,” says the singer about possibility of reconciliation
by Elena Gorgan, January 26th, 2012
27,000 Google Chromebooks Sent to US Schools

27,000 Google Chromebooks Sent to US Schools

by Sebastian Pop, January 26th, 2012
Looks like the cloud is about as ready as can be to support education
 

HP’s webOS to Go Open Source in Fall 2012

It all starts with the release of the source code for Enyo, its developer platform
by Ionut Arghire, January 26th, 2012
 

Demi Moore's Seizures Caused by Whip-Its

Actress inhaled a toxic quantity of nitrous oxide before hospitalization, says report
by Elena Gorgan, January 26th, 2012
Pentax Optio VS20 Digital Camera Packs Dual Shutter Buttons

Pentax Optio VS20 Digital Camera Packs Dual Shutter Buttons

by Sorin Nita, January 26th, 2012
A feature that we don't get too see on that many compacts
 

Vesta May Be a Reservoir of Water-Ice

Average temperatures on its surface certainly allow for that
by Tudor Vieru, January 26th, 2012
Apple CEO Confirms $500 off Macs, $250 off iPads for Employees

Apple CEO Confirms $500 off Macs, $250 off iPads for Employees

by Filip Truta, January 26th, 2012
Town Hall meeting yields exciting announcement for staffers
 

SanDisk Believes 2012 Is a Big Year for SSDs

Demand will start to grow rapidly as prices fall and the technology matures
by Sebastian Pop, January 26th, 2012
 

Adam Lambert Wants to Play Himself on 'Glee'

Singer says he admires the show, would love to be a part of it
by Elena Gorgan, January 26th, 2012
 

Martian Winds Create Beautiful Sand Ripples and Dunes

Some of these structures were recently imaged from orbit
by Tudor Vieru, January 26th, 2012
Warp Arrives on the PC and PlayStation 3 in March

Warp Arrives on the PC and PlayStation 3 in March

by Andrei Dobra, January 26th, 2012
The puzzle platformer arrives first on the Xbox 360 and then on other devices
 

NPP Satellite Renamed After Verner E. Suomi

NASA honors renowned satellite pioneer with this award
by Tudor Vieru, January 26th, 2012
 

Download AMD Catalyst 12.1 Display Driver

Brings improvements and fixes to Windows XP, Vista and 7
by Sebastian Pop, January 26th, 2012
 

Final Fantasy XIII-2 Will Get Story Based Lightning DLC

Players will also get a chance to tackle classic bosses in the colisseum
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 26th, 2012
Liam Neeson Hints at Cameo in 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Liam Neeson Hints at Cameo in 'The Dark Knight Rises'

by Elena Gorgan, January 26th, 2012
Ra's al Ghul might be resurrected to appear in the final installment of the franchise
 

iPhone 5 Specs Get Leaked by Assembly Partner Foxconn

A source at Foxconn says the next iPhone doesn’t have a teardrop shape
by Filip Truta, January 26th, 2012
 

AMD Moving to ‘Tick-Tock’ Micro-Architecture Model, Some Say

Piledriver is expected to be the first architecture to adhere to it
by Sebastian Pop, January 26th, 2012
Wikipedia Mobile Access Available at No Extra Cost in Africa and the Middle East

Wikipedia Mobile Access Available at No Extra Cost in Africa and the Middle East

by Cosmin Vasile, January 26th, 2012
Orange will provide free access to Wikipedia starting this year
 

Jak and Daxter HD Collection Out Next Month, Includes Trophy Support

PS3 owners can finally enjoy the HD editions of the first three Jak and Daxter games
by Andrei Dobra, January 26th, 2012
 

‘Taptu’ Social Newsreader Arrives on Bada Phones

The application is available for download via Samsung Apps
by Cosmin Vasile, January 26th, 2012