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About 106 articles found for 27 July 2012:

 

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Revealed by Square Enix

Check out the new online RPG through some screenshots and a video
by Andrei Dobra, July 27th, 2012
 

Newcastle United and EA Sports Extend FIFA 13 Partnership

The game company will integrate FIFA into the match experience
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 27th, 2012
 

ViewSonic Launches VA12 Value Series Energy Efficient Monitors

The new series features now only two members with 19” and 21.5” diagonal sizes
by Constantin Murariu, July 27th, 2012
 

QuakeCon 2012 Program Revealed, Includes Plenty of Panels

Developers from id Software, Bethesda, Valve, and many more will hold presentations
by Andrei Dobra, July 27th, 2012
GameStop Might Enable Used Game Sales for Digital Distribution

GameStop Might Enable Used Game Sales for Digital Distribution

by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 27th, 2012
The company still supports the secondary used market
 

Scythe Launches Kabuto 2 Performance Cooler

This is a powerful cooling solution featuring a large 120-millimeter fan
by Constantin Murariu, July 27th, 2012
 

Kim Kardashian Will Have Kanye West's Baby by Surrogate to Maintain Her Figure

Reality star is already in the market for a surrogate for her first child, says report
by Elena Gorgan, July 27th, 2012
 

Darksiders Was Originally Planned as a Four-Player Co-Op Game

Vigil Games eventually decided to make it a single-player experience
by Andrei Dobra, July 27th, 2012
 

Man Sent to Jail for Contaminating the Air with Asbestos

Duane O'Malley will spend the next 10 years behind bars for violating the Clean Air Act
by Laura Sinpetru, July 27th, 2012
TELUS Delays Android 4.0 ICS for LG Optimus LTE, Now Due August 20

TELUS Delays Android 4.0 ICS for LG Optimus LTE, Now Due August 20

by Cosmin Vasile, July 27th, 2012
Nexus S owners should receive the Jelly Bean update by July 30
 

Rebellion Success Persuades Stardock to Move Exclusively to Online Distribution

The Political Machine 2012 and Fallen Enchantress do not have retail packages
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 27th, 2012
 

The US Make Major Investments in New Biofuel Projects [Video]

The country seems more eager than ever to go green and diminish pollution
by Laura Sinpetru, July 27th, 2012
 

Spanish Fishermen Are Fined for Abusing Fish Stocks

UK Court makes the fishing company pay the biggest fine in maritime history
by Laura Sinpetru, July 27th, 2012
AT&T Pushing Android 4.0 ICS Update for LG Nitro HD to July 31

AT&T Pushing Android 4.0 ICS Update for LG Nitro HD to July 31

by Cosmin Vasile, July 27th, 2012
The update will also include LG’s newest Optimus 3.0 UI
 

Nearly 30 Elephants Massacred in Chad

One baby elephant escaped the poachers and is now nurtured by conservationists
by Laura Sinpetru, July 27th, 2012
 

Ashton Kutcher Goes Method on “jOBS,” Is Really Mean to Staff

He’s so determined to make a convincing Jobs in biopic that he never breaks character
by Elena Gorgan, July 27th, 2012
 

Pink Gets Back to Business in “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” Video

Artsy clip is a startling, most welcome contrast to lively, rebellious pop track
by Elena Gorgan, July 27th, 2012
 

Microsoft Announces BlueHat Prize Contest Winners

Vasilis Pappas’ kBouncer won the grand prize in the challenge
by Ionut Arghire, July 27th, 2012
Gorilla Glass Vendor Posts Lackluster Finances for Q2

Gorilla Glass Vendor Posts Lackluster Finances for Q2

by Sebastian Pop, July 27th, 2012
Corning is still pleased with what it has accomplished so far though
 

Cheryl Cole Goes Vintage in “Under the Sun” Video

Pop star sizzles in brand new release off “A Million Lights” album
by Elena Gorgan, July 27th, 2012
 

Battlefield 3: Aftermath Expansion Gets First Details

New maps, vehicles, assignments, as well as a fresh game mode are included
by Andrei Dobra, July 27th, 2012
 

AMD Redesigning the Radeon HD 7990 Dual-GPU Card

The company decided to redesign the power circuit and the connectors
by Constantin Murariu, July 27th, 2012
Kristen Stewart Never Slept with Married Director, It Was Just Kissing

Kristen Stewart Never Slept with Married Director, It Was Just Kissing

by Elena Gorgan, July 27th, 2012
Report claims scandalous affair wasn’t really an “affair” but more of a makeout session
 

Skylon Space Plane to Enter New Development Phase

This ambitious project is the first of its kind, experts say
by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
 

Fish Will Fulfill Their Dream of Flying to Space

Some 32 small fish will take off for the ISS aboard a Soyuz capsule
by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
 

Microsoft Sets Build 2.0 Conference for Late October

Windows 8, along with other products will be presented at the event
by Ionut Arghire, July 27th, 2012
 

NASA Uses Prisoners to Build Satellite Parts

An agency official is working with inmates in California
by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
Jeremy Renner Brings “The Bourne Legacy” on Jimmy Kimmel – Video

Jeremy Renner Brings “The Bourne Legacy” on Jimmy Kimmel – Video

by Elena Gorgan, July 27th, 2012
“Matt Damon will probably be forgotten after this,” Kimmel laughs
 

DARPA Proposes New Spacecraft for Orbital Recycling

The vehicles would assemble new satellites out of old ones
by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
 

MSI Launches Wind Top AE2281G All-in-One PC

This one is powered by Intel’s 3rd-generation Core processors
by Constantin Murariu, July 27th, 2012
 

Windows 8 Comes to Seton Hall University’s Freshmen

On Samsung Series 7 tablets or Samsung Series 5 ultrabooks
by Ionut Arghire, July 27th, 2012
 

Strawberry Frog Dad Takes Care of Its Youngster [Video]

The tadpole must be taken to the proper nursery if it is to survive and grow
by Laura Sinpetru, July 27th, 2012
 

JAXA Cargo Spacecraft Docks to the ISS

The vehicle spent about a week chasing the station in orbit
by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
Best Buy: Customers Returned Samsung Tablets, They Thought They Were Getting iPads

Best Buy: Customers Returned Samsung Tablets, They Thought They Were Getting iPads

by Sebastian Pop, July 27th, 2012
One has to wonder if people even look over the product names anymore
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Bird Nests in Ashtray

Smokers in Wales now know who kept throwing cigarettes on the ground
by Laura Sinpetru, July 27th, 2012
 

Joseph Gordon-Levitt in “The Dark Knight Rises”: Who Is He?

Interesting new theory on one of the latest additions to Nolan’s Batman franchise
by Elena Gorgan, July 27th, 2012
 

Synthetic Mother-of-Pearl Produced in the Lab

This is the first time the material has been replicated artificially
by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
 

393 Million Large-Size LCD Panels Will Sell in Second Half of 2012

It will be more than between January and June, but still low
by Sebastian Pop, July 27th, 2012
Amber Heard Broke Up with Johnny Depp Because He Cheated

Amber Heard Broke Up with Johnny Depp Because He Cheated

by Elena Gorgan, July 27th, 2012
Magazine report hints that he might have cheated on her just like he did on Vanessa
 

Laser Exceeds Quadrillion-Watt Power Record

The instrument is located at a scientific facility in California
by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
 

ODD Price Fixing Case Begins to Cause Reactions

So far, they have been favorable, but there is no telling about the future
by Sebastian Pop, July 27th, 2012
 

Rare Colored Lobsters Now Seen Ever More Often

Environmentalists blame humans’ interfering with the natural world for these sightings
by Laura Sinpetru, July 27th, 2012
 

Dead Trigger Review (Mobile)

Can this gorgeus first-person shooter make the genre work on mobile devices?
by Andrei Dobra, July 27th, 2012
Rumor Mill: Dual-Core MeeGo Phone in Nokia’s September Announcement

Rumor Mill: Dual-Core MeeGo Phone in Nokia’s September Announcement

by Ionut Arghire, July 27th, 2012
Along with a dual-core smartphone running Windows Phone 8
 

Tennessee Aquarium Now Home to 18 Baby Turtles

Zookeepers work around the clock to care for the small reptilians
by Laura Sinpetru, July 27th, 2012
 

Martian Pits Created by Subsurface Water

Scientists take a closer look at these rare landscape features
by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
 

Robot Bug Walks on Water, Hops, Shies Away from Cameras

It might not exactly be called walking, but the term is close enough
by Sebastian Pop, July 27th, 2012
 

Paul McCartney Pushes for the Release of Abused Young Elephant

The ex-Beatles writes letter to Indian Forest Minister and demands immediate action
by Laura Sinpetru, July 27th, 2012
Massive Storms May Put Dents in the Ozone Layer

Massive Storms May Put Dents in the Ozone Layer

by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
 

Apple Buys AuthenTec, Mobile Security Technology Developer

With new viruses infecting Mac OS and iOS, it didn't have much choice
by Sebastian Pop, July 27th, 2012
 

Sulfur Plays Critical Role in Regulating Atmospheric Oxygen

Study suggests its influence may have been underestimated
by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
Kristen Stewart Writes Apology Letter to Lover's Wife

Kristen Stewart Writes Apology Letter to Lover's Wife

by Elena Gorgan, July 27th, 2012
She feels “she made a terribly naive mistake and will do anything to make amends”
 

LG to Upgrade Only Optimus LTE to Ice Cream Sandwich in Canada

Handsets such as Optimus 2X and Optimus Black will be left out of the upgrade
by Ionut Arghire, July 27th, 2012
 

Motorola Commits to Unlocked Bootloaders Starting with Photon Q 4G LTE

The company will offer more info on the matter closer to phone's launch
by Ionut Arghire, July 27th, 2012
 

Chrome OS Linux 2.1.1145 Is Powered by Cinnamon 1.4

Includes Linux kernel 3.4.2 and Chromium 21.0.1145
by Marius Nestor, July 27th, 2012
Where Is The Joker in “The Dark Knight Rises”?

Where Is The Joker in “The Dark Knight Rises”?

by Elena Gorgan, July 27th, 2012
Fans struggle to track down whereabouts of the villain in the previous installment
 

ASUS Launches VG278HE World’s First 144Hz PC Monitor

The company’s new display is targeting gamers and features a very fast refresh rate
by Constantin Murariu, July 27th, 2012
 

Symantec Profits Drop 10%, CEO Gets Fired

A man who has been at the company for almost 20 years has departed
by Sebastian Pop, July 27th, 2012
 
Extreme Weather Promotes Greenhouse Gas Emission from Peatlands

Extreme Weather Promotes Greenhouse Gas Emission from Peatlands

by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
Experts reveal new vicious circle leading to climate change
 

Japan Admits to Going After Sea Shepherd’s Leader

The country wishes to take the captain in its custody, friends fear for his life
by Laura Sinpetru, July 27th, 2012
 

iPhone 5 Could Face Delay

Apple’s troubles might have something in common with Qualcomm’s 28nm issues
by Constantin Murariu, July 27th, 2012
 

Entropy Can Be Harnessed for Assembling Nanoparticles

The phenomenon can force the particles into ordered structures
by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
Leaked Windows Phone 8 SDK Unveils Unannounced Features

Leaked Windows Phone 8 SDK Unveils Unannounced Features

by Ionut Arghire, July 27th, 2012
New UI changes, Office enhancements, IE10 features
 

UK Urged to Make Major Investments in Green-Oriented IT Systems

The country will need all the high-tech help it can get if it is to cut carbon emissions
by Laura Sinpetru, July 27th, 2012
 

Steam Sales Benefit Games, Independent Developers Say

The teams behind Torchlight and Bastion believe sales are great promotional tools
by Andrei Dobra, July 27th, 2012
 

First Photo of Mariah Carey as American Idol Judge Is Out

As she prepares to start new gig, talk about future diva behavior is picking up
by Elena Gorgan, July 27th, 2012
 

Turning Semiconductors Into Solar Panels Now Possible

Any semiconductor can now be made to harvest light
by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
ITC Rules Against Rambus Patent Infringement Claims

ITC Rules Against Rambus Patent Infringement Claims

by Sebastian Pop, July 27th, 2012
LSI, ST Microelectronics and the other defendants can go home pleased
 

Stars Driving Galactic Evolution Have Companions

The conclusions belong to a new astronomical survey
by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
 

Highly Specialized X-Ray Mirror Under Development

Inspiration for this technology came from a common household item
by Tudor Vieru, July 27th, 2012
Darksiders 3 Depends on Sales of Sequel, Might Have Smaller World

Darksiders 3 Depends on Sales of Sequel, Might Have Smaller World

by Andrei Dobra, July 27th, 2012
Developer Vigil Games shares its desires for a third game
 

Jade Raymond Wants More Hardcore Integration for Motion Tracking

Her team is currently working on Splinter Cell: Blacklist
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 27th, 2012
 

Gearbox Wants New IP for Current Hardware Generation

The next generation of consoles might arrive in 2014
by Andrei Dumitrescu, July 27th, 2012
 

The Mediterranean Houses Fewer Fin Whales Than Previously Thought

New study argues that the Mediterranean fin whale population has been overestimated
by Laura Sinpetru, July 27th, 2012
NVIDIA Now Supports Miracast Wireless Display Technology

NVIDIA Now Supports Miracast Wireless Display Technology

by Sebastian Pop, July 27th, 2012
If the standard hasn't been heard of before, it will definitely be now
 

Nokia Lumia X Concept, a Portable Xbox Phone

Running Windows Phone, it would offer a brand new gaming experience
by Ionut Arghire, July 27th, 2012
 

Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 660 Ti Official Specs and Launch Date

This is a powerful GPU and overclockers might render the reference GTX 670 useless
by Constantin Murariu, July 27th, 2012
 

TP-LINK's New Router Is Tiny Enough to Flip Like a Coin

Fortunately, it's not small enough for the size to qualify as a liability
by Sebastian Pop, July 27th, 2012