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About 46 articles found for 26 May 2012:
Weekly Roundup
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Softpedia Linux Weekly, Issue 201
Welcome to the 201st issue of Softpedia Linux Weekly!
by Marius Nestor, May 26th, 2012
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New Kernel Vulnerabilities Affect Ubuntu 11.10
How to: iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak on Linux
Internet Life
No Two EU Countries Agree on the the Cookie Law
But you should probably obey it if you run a website
by Lucian Parfeni, May 26th, 2012
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Script of the Day: cPrompt
Mozilla Lauds Twitter's "Do Not Track" Adoption
Systems
Dell Finishes Wyse Acquisition
Maker of cloud client computing products becomes part of a larger whole
by Sebastian Pop, May 26th, 2012
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Dell Profits Fall 33%, Investors Probably Not Happy
ASUS Prepares “Total” Cloud Computing for Computex
Columns
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Weekend Reading: The Rivalry Between Diablo 3 and Torchlight 2 Is Great for Gamers
Both games offer different experiences for all sorts of RPG fans
by Andrei Dobra, May 26th, 2012
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Diablo 3 Diary – Learning to Cherish Life in Hardcore Mode
Diablo 3 Diary – Trying Out the Different Classes
Mobile World
Wi-Fi Only XOOM 2 Media Edition Goes Live in Peru
The slate is available for purchase through major carriers
by Cosmin Vasile, May 26th, 2012
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Motorola Updates Android 4.0 ICS Roadmap, Rollout Begins in Q2
Motorola XOOM 2 and XOOM 2 Media Edition Go on Sale in Denmark
Weekend Reading: Naval War and the Art of the Compromise
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 26th, 2012
Good graphics and solid gameplay sometimes don't mix
Columns
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Mobile World
Motorola RAZR MAXX Arrives in Puerto Rico via Claro
The smartphone is available for 100 USD (75 EUR) on contract
by Cosmin Vasile, May 26th, 2012
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Android 4.0 ICS for DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX Confirmed for April 4
New Leak Confirms Android 4.0 ICS Rollouts for HTC Rezound, DROID RAZR/RAZR MAXX Coming in May
iWorld
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Apple Releases Mystery iOS 5.1.1 Build 9B208 IPSW
GSM iPhone 4 handsets targeted though no specifics are given; hackers surprised
by Filip Truta, May 26th, 2012
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Hacker Pod2g on Why Jailbreaking Is Cool
iOS 6 / iPhone 5 to Feature Baidu Search Engine in China – Report
Mobile World
Nokia 808 PureView Up for Pre-Order in India for 580 USD (460 EUR)
The smartphone is expected to arrive in stock on May 30
by Cosmin Vasile, May 26th, 2012
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Nokia Lumia 920 PureView with Windows Phone 8 Emerges – Concept
Nokia 808 PureView Gets Priced in India, Coming Soon for 560 USD (435 EUR)
Handhelds
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Chinese Maker Oppo Unveils World’s Thinnest Smartphone
Its new Finder smartphone measures only 6.65mm thick
by Ionut Arghire, May 26th, 2012
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Galaxy S III Reportedly Gets Delayed
ZTE’s Android 4.0 Smartphones Get 3D UI
Cases & Cooling
Thermaltake's Toughpower XT 1275W Platinum Snow Edition PSU
It has an energy efficiency of up to 94%, hence the 80Plus Platinum rating
by Sebastian Pop, May 26th, 2012
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SAMA Energy-Efficient 400W PSU Released
Corsair GS Series Power Supplies Upgraded and 80Plus Certified
Meet ZaTab
by Constantin Murariu, May 26th, 2012
It offers 14 hours of movie watching battery life on an IPS display
Technology Blog
Handhelds
New Photo of LG LS860 Emerges, Specs Confirmed
It will pack a Snapdragon S4 (Krait) CPU, 4-inch screen
by Ionut Arghire, May 26th, 2012
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Sprint’s Nexus S 4G Gets Discontinued
HTC EVO 4G LTE Gets Rooted
Fashion
“Fatkini” Movement Goes Viral: Blogger Promotes Body Diversity for Summer
Women should not let body worries ruin their summer, says plus-size fashion blogger
by Elena Gorgan, May 26th, 2012
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Kris Humphries’ Sister Kaela Is Now Plus-Size Model
“Twilight” Prom Dress or How Fashion Goes Terribly Wrong
Internet Life
You Can Play Facebook Games in the Feed Now
Facebook is enabling developers to have a demo version of a game in posts
by Lucian Parfeni, May 26th, 2012
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Dropbox vs SkyDrive vs Google Drive: the Best Free Choice
Vimeo Blocked in India Along with BitTorrent Sites
PC Games
Max Payne 3 Gets Comprehensive PC System Requirements
Find out the lowest configuration on which you can play Rockstar's new shooter
by Andrei Dobra, May 26th, 2012
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Max Payne 3 Beats Diablo III in the United Kingdom
Max Payne 3 Free Gorilla Warfare Multiplayer DLC Now Available
Technology Blog
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Elpida Overtakes Its Likely Buyer on DRAM Market
Even though it is going through bankruptcy procedures, the company gets the final laugh
by Sebastian Pop, May 26th, 2012
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Micron Confirms Plan to Buy Elpida for $3.75 Billion
Micron Launches Its First DDR4 Module
Motorola ATRIX TV Coming Soon to Brazil for 500 USD (400 EUR)
by Cosmin Vasile, May 26th, 2012
The smartphone will be available for purchase starting next week
Mobile World
CPU
AMD Getting Ready for Big Announcements at AFDS
It was about time AMD started thinking about software seriously
by Constantin Murariu, May 26th, 2012
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AMD to Launch Tamesh CPUs for Windows 8 TabletPCs in Early 2013
Fake HDD Crisis Confirmed: WD Spends Another $1.9 Billion USD
Google News
Google Rejected 134 Million Ads in 2011 And Suspended 824,000 Accounts
Still, the bad actors are more determined than ever to game the system
by Lucian Parfeni, May 26th, 2012
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Yahoo Messenger 11.5 Debuts Tabbed Conversations, Now Available in Romanian
For Google, Social Means Google+ and Google+ Alone
Red Carpet
Kristen Stewart Wows in Daring Low-Cut Dress in Cannes
On the red carpet for the premiere of Robert Pattinson's new film
by Elena Gorgan, May 26th, 2012
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Aishwarya Rai Defies Weight Critics with Stunning Appearance in Cannes
Katy Perry Brings Grandma as Date to 2012 Billboard Awards
Tools & Applications
IIS Transform Manager 1.0 RTW Available for Download
It offers options to convert audio and video files into on-demand content
by Ionut Arghire, May 26th, 2012
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News App in Windows 8 Release Preview Gets Detailed
Windows 8’s Fast Boot Experience and Boot Options Menu
Science Blog
Hurricane Bud Imaged from Space
NASA uses its orbital assets to monitor weather in the Pacific
by Tudor Vieru, May 26th, 2012
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Pacific Hurricanes Expected to Be Tame This Year
NASA Sees First Storm of 2012 Hurricane Season
Icy Dock Launches New Aluminum HDD Enclosure
by Sebastian Pop, May 26th, 2012
It will be up for sale in both black and white color options
Technology Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
Chris Brown Gets Physical in “Sweet Love” Video
New clip brings ghosts, levitation, lots of sensuality and rain
by Elena Gorgan, May 26th, 2012
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Nicki Minaj Drops “Right by My Side” Video ft. Chris Brown and Nas
Jennifer Lopez Brings “Dance Again” to American Idol
Tools & Applications
Download Active Directory Rights Management Service SDK 2.0
Active Directory Rights Management Services (AD RMS) Client 2.0 available too
by Ionut Arghire, May 26th, 2012
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Visual Studio 11 Express Comes to All Microsoft Platforms
Microsoft Explains Windows 8 UI Goals
Science Blog
Video Shows Ariane V Rocket Booster Test in South America
The test was conducted in order to improve the rocket's performances
by Tudor Vieru, May 26th, 2012
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Amazing Suborbital Space Plane Design Proposed in Europe
Edoardo Amaldi Spotlights the ISS in Amazing Image
Music, Film & TV Blog
Kylie Minogue Gets Saucy in “Timebomb” Video
Singer shows off her enviable figure in tiny outfits in brand new release
by Elena Gorgan, May 26th, 2012
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Heidi Klum Turns Rocker in New Video for Hunger
Kanye West Drops Stunning Video for “Lost in the World”
Technology Blog
Gigabyte Adds Mini-ITX MSQ77DI Motherboard
It will most likely appear in business all-in-one systems
by Sebastian Pop, May 26th, 2012
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Bitfenix Prodigy Mini-ITX Case Enters
A Tiny Stick PC for $74, Android Included (Video)
Kelly Clarkson Drops Beautiful Video for “Dark Side”
by Elena Gorgan, May 26th, 2012
Singer sends powerful message in brand new clip for latest single
Music, Film & TV Blog
Celebrity News
Gregg Allman Introduces 24-Year-Old Fiancée on Piers Morgan
Musician says she won't be his seventh wife, but his first
by Elena Gorgan, May 26th, 2012
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Boyfriend Is Pressuring Christina Aguilera into Marriage
Kristen Stewart Talks Boyfriend Robert Pattinson, Mysterious Ring
Microbiology/Genetics
Critical Gene-Silencing Protein Reveals Its 3D Structure
Scientists gain a deeper understanding of how genes are silenced
by Tudor Vieru, May 26th, 2012
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Protein Discovery Explains the Properties of Cancer
New Protein Controlling Brain Function Identified
Rumours about mobile phones
Nokia 808 PureView Pushed Back in the UK
The handset vendor is still working on tweaking its camera
by Ionut Arghire, May 26th, 2012
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Nokia Plans Slimmer PureView Handsets
Nokia Reading App Rolls Out on Lumia Phones
Space
SKA Radio Telescope to Spread Across Australia, South Africa
This will be the most sensitive radio astronomy installation in the world
by Tudor Vieru, May 26th, 2012
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IBM Will Process Data from the Square Kilometer Array Telescope
5,000-Mile Radio Telescope Created
Science Blog
Multi-Spectral, Composite View Reveals the Pinwheel Galaxy
See the M101 galaxy like you've never seen it before
by Tudor Vieru, May 26th, 2012
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UFO Galaxy Caught Edge-On in New Hubble Image
12.8-Billion-Year-Old Exoplanets Discovered
Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition Out in Summer
by Andrei Dobra, May 26th, 2012
Get the definitive Dead Island experience with this special version
Games
Space
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Dragon Capsule Docks to the ISS in Historic Flight
This is the first privately built spacecraft to accomplish such a feat
by Tudor Vieru, May 26th, 2012
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Dragon Completes Flyby of the ISS
SpaceX Dragon Capsule Snaps Image of Earth
Celebrity News
Kim Kardashian Sues over Pill Addiction Reports
Reality star is determined not to have tabloids ruin her image
by Elena Gorgan, May 26th, 2012
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Kanye West Pleads with Kim Kardashian’s Mom to Stop Getting Plastic Surgery
Kim Kardashian Is Addicted to Pills, Claims Report
Daily gadget
A Tiny Stick PC for $74, Android Included (Video)
The mini personal computer trend has kicked off very well
by Sebastian Pop, May 26th, 2012
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VIA's $49 Tiny Android PC
USB-Powered Monitor Launched by PROLiNK
Television
Casper Smart Told Jennifer Lopez to Quit American Idol
Boyfriend wanted to spend more time with her, so he told her Idol had to go
by Elena Gorgan, May 26th, 2012
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Jennifer Lopez Drops “Going In” Single on American Idol Finale
Jennifer Lopez’s Boyfriend Lands Reality Show
Tablets
22-Inch Android 4.0 ICS Tablet Prepared by ViewSonic
It will be launched during the Computex 2012 show, next month
by Sebastian Pop, May 26th, 2012
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Toshiba AT300 Tablet Formally Launched
Behold the Genius Kids Designer II Tablet
Deep Lore Will Make Elder Scrolls Online Immersive
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 26th, 2012
Gamers will be able to explore all of Tamriel and join three factions
Games
Rumours about mobile phones
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Galaxy S III Reportedly Gets Delayed
The pebble blue flavor of the phone in shortage from suppliers
by Ionut Arghire, May 26th, 2012
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Samsung Galaxy S III to Arrive in Canada on June 20th
Galaxy S III to Land in South Korea with a Different Design
Games
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Black Ops II Aims for Variety, Emotion
The three modes deliver varied types of FPS experience
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 26th, 2012
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Near Future Setting for Call of Duty: Black Ops II Leads to Creativity, Dev Says
Retailers Wants Call of Duty Launch Dates for June
Games
The Cave Announced by Sega and Double Fine, Video and Screenshots Included
Check out the first details about the new puzzle platform from designer Ron Gilbert
by Andrei Dobra, May 26th, 2012
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Schafer: Comedy and Emotion Are Central to Video Games
Double Fine Ready to Get Back to AAA Video Game Development
iWorld
Hacker Pod2g on Why Jailbreaking Is Cool
Chronic-Dev Team leader outlines some of the basic advantages of jailbreaking
by Filip Truta, May 26th, 2012
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Download Absinthe 2.0 - iOS 5.1.1 Untethered Jailbreak
Pod2g: “Yes, I Would Really Be Happy to Work for Apple”
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