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About 97 articles found for 27 June 2013:

 

The Mir Display Server Will Be Default in Ubuntu 13.10, X Used as Fallback

Canonical has modified its timetable for the Mir display server
by Silviu Stahie, June 27th, 2013
 

Citadel Trojan Authors Customize Injections for Multiple Brands and Languages

The injections are made for Italian, Spanish, German, French and English-speaking users
by Eduard Kovacs, June 27th, 2013
 

Canonical Announces the First 13.10 (Saucy Salamander) Alpha

Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Ubuntu GNOME, and Ubuntu Kylin have been released
by Silviu Stahie, June 27th, 2013
Study Shows IT Security Market in China Could Double by 2017

Study Shows IT Security Market in China Could Double by 2017

by Eduard Kovacs, June 27th, 2013
Domestic firms lack the technology necessary to compete with foreign companies
 

Must See: Stunning Special Effects Reel for “The Great Gatsby”

Take a look at how director Baz Luhrmann created the visually beautiful world in the film
by Elena Gorgan, June 27th, 2013
 

Research: All Blue-Eyed People Are Related

All those who have blue eyes seem to have a common ancestor
by Gabriela Vatu, June 27th, 2013
 

Processed Foods Are Similar to Heroin and Nicotine, Study Suggests

Researchers shed new light on how the human brain responds to highly processed foods
by Laura Sinpetru, June 27th, 2013
 

Watch: Christiano Ronaldo Plants Mangrove Tree in Bali, Indonesia

The footballer attends tree planting ceremony, shows his support for mangrove preservation
by Laura Sinpetru, June 27th, 2013
New Zealand Defence Force Wants to Spend $NZ600 Million on Cyber Army

New Zealand Defence Force Wants to Spend $NZ600 Million on Cyber Army

by Eduard Kovacs, June 27th, 2013
Drones, robots, new radios, and other technologies would be purchased
 

Just 400 Tigers Are Left to Roam the Island of Sumatra

Conservationists say human activities are threatening the species' long-term survival
by Laura Sinpetru, June 27th, 2013
McAfee Sees Increase in Prevalence of Styx Exploit Kit

McAfee Sees Increase in Prevalence of Styx Exploit Kit

by Eduard Kovacs, June 27th, 2013
One of the vulnerabilities exploited by Styx was leveraged by Duqu in 2011
 

Watch: German Researchers Develop Robotic Ape

The scientists say the robo-ape moves just like the real thing, release videos to prove it
by Laura Sinpetru, June 27th, 2013
 

Australia Takes Japan to Court, Wants It to Quit Hunting Whales

Japan claims it is killing whales for research purposes, not commercial ones
by Laura Sinpetru, June 27th, 2013
Globecomm Launches Cyber Security Solutions Service Cytelics

Globecomm Launches Cyber Security Solutions Service Cytelics

by Eduard Kovacs, June 27th, 2013
The new service is designed to secure organizations that use ICS
 

Marvel Requests Secret Meeting with Vin Diesel

Actor teases fans on Facebook about the possibility of joining the Marvel universe
by Elena Gorgan, June 27th, 2013
High-Schooler Manages Dunk of the Year – Video

High-Schooler Manages Dunk of the Year – Video

by Raluca Anghel, June 27th, 2013
Viral video shows high-school senior score incredible dunk
WWII Plane Used to Fight Hitler on Sale for $6,100 (€4,700) on eBay

WWII Plane Used to Fight Hitler on Sale for $6,100 (€4,700) on eBay

by Raluca Anghel, June 27th, 2013
The 1944 Taylor Craft Auster was used by Allied forces
 

Jessica Biel Uses Shock Collars to Keep Her Dogs Under Control

Some animal rights activists are not happy about it, say this is no way to treat a pet
by Laura Sinpetru, June 27th, 2013
 

Magrunner: Dark Pulse Review (PC)

Can this puzzle platformer with a Cthulhu-inspired story stand out?
by Andrei Dobra, June 27th, 2013
The Forefather of All Horses Roamed the Earth 4 Million Years Ago

The Forefather of All Horses Roamed the Earth 4 Million Years Ago

by Laura Sinpetru, June 27th, 2013
DNA dating back to over 560,000 years ago helps rewrite the history of the horse family
 

Apple Expanding iPhone & iPad Production Across China, Sources Say

Wistron and Compal Communication to join Apple’s manufacturing roll
by Filip Truta, June 27th, 2013
 

Two-Headed Turtle Hatches at San Antonio Zoo

The turtle hatched on June 18, keepers name it Thelma and Louise
by Laura Sinpetru, June 27th, 2013
 

New Camera App Included in Galaxy S4 and HTC One Google Edition

Other changes were also spotted in the Android flavor loaded on them
by Ionut Arghire, June 27th, 2013
Download Now New Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Title Update on Xbox 360

Download Now New Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Title Update on Xbox 360

by Andrei Dobra, June 27th, 2013
The new patch brings changes to multiplayer and to the Zombies' Mob of the Dead scenario
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Obama: U.S. Won't Intercept Snowden's Flights Reuters

Despite rumors that the US might force Snowden's plane to the ground, Obama vows not to
by Gabriela Vatu, June 27th, 2013
 

Kat Von D, Deadmau5 Split Again, She Accuses Him of Cheating

Celebrity tattoo artist takes to Twitter to vent, announces the wedding is off
by Elena Gorgan, June 27th, 2013
FireEye Helps IT Security Pros Identify the Origin of Advanced Cyberattacks

FireEye Helps IT Security Pros Identify the Origin of Advanced Cyberattacks

by Eduard Kovacs, June 27th, 2013
The company has also identified a new attack tactic used by the Comment Crew
 

BP Challenges Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Settlements

The company says some people are asking for more money than they are entitled to
by Laura Sinpetru, June 27th, 2013
Paula Deen Dropped by Walmart, Caesars

Paula Deen Dropped by Walmart, Caesars

by Elena Gorgan, June 27th, 2013
Despite emotional apologies and tearful interview, TV cook is still bleeding money
 

Liam Neeson Will Do “Taken 3” for $20 Million (€15.3 Million)

Actor is in negotiations, will only do it if the money is right, says report
by Elena Gorgan, June 27th, 2013
 

Nokia Releases JobLens App for Windows Phone 8 Lumia Devices

An augmented reality-based app for those looking for a new job
by Ionut Arghire, June 27th, 2013
Miley Cyrus Stops by Jimmy Kimmel, Performs “We Can’t Stop” – Video

Miley Cyrus Stops by Jimmy Kimmel, Performs “We Can’t Stop” – Video

by Elena Gorgan, June 27th, 2013
Former Disney star brings outrageous fashion and new single on the show
 

PayPal Wants to Conquer Space Payments with PayPal Galactic

PayPal is already thinking about how people will pay for things in space
by Lucian Parfeni, June 27th, 2013
 

Windows 8.1 Comes with Native 3D Printing Support

Making a 3D object on your PC will be extremely easy, Microsoft promises
by Bogdan Popa, June 27th, 2013
 

NASA Fully Supports President Obama's Climate Action Plan

Charles Bolden says NASA will work closely with the President, help protect the planet
by Laura Sinpetru, June 27th, 2013
Microbeads in Body Washes Could Destroy the US' Great Lakes

Microbeads in Body Washes Could Destroy the US' Great Lakes

by Laura Sinpetru, June 27th, 2013
Smooth skin comes at the expense of the environment, researchers warn
Watch: Gorilla Scares the Bejesus Out of Kids Taunting Him

Watch: Gorilla Scares the Bejesus Out of Kids Taunting Him

by Laura Sinpetru, June 27th, 2013
The ape first tries to ignore the kids, eventually gets fed up with their insults
 

The 2010 iPhone 4 Prototype Leak Ruined Brian Hogan’s Life

“It was extremely tough on my family,” says Brian Hogan, who regrets the ordeal
by Filip Truta, June 27th, 2013
 

HTC One in Glamour Red Arrives at Phones4U in Mid-July

The new color flavor packs the same features as the Black and Silver variants
by Ionut Arghire, June 27th, 2013
 

Google Details the Tech Behind Its 800,000-Megapixel, Cloud-Free Image of the World

Google used thousands of Landsat images to pick the best views for any location on Earth
by Lucian Parfeni, June 27th, 2013
Lauderhill Mall Fight: Teens Called Out on Social Media

Lauderhill Mall Fight: Teens Called Out on Social Media

by Raluca Anghel, June 27th, 2013
More than 100 teens showed up for a day of reckoning
Levitating Magician in London Used Prosthetic Arm to Attach Himself to Bus – Video

Levitating Magician in London Used Prosthetic Arm to Attach Himself to Bus – Video

by Raluca Anghel, June 27th, 2013
Dynamo's right arm appeared too wooden, some speculate
 

Facebook Is Building Its Own Windows 8 App

Facebook is finally launching an official app for Microsoft's operating system
by Lucian Parfeni, June 27th, 2013
Pacifica Shark Attacks Man in Kayak 200 Yards (182 Meters) from Shore

Pacifica Shark Attacks Man in Kayak 200 Yards (182 Meters) from Shore

by Raluca Anghel, June 27th, 2013
An angler is attacked off Pacifica State Beach in California
 

Windows 8.1 Preview Not Working on All Computers

Users get an error saying that “the update is not applicable to your computer”
by Bogdan Popa, June 27th, 2013