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About 127 articles found for 27 August 2012:

 

Nvidia’s GTX780 Won’t Come Until Next Easter and Maxwell Is Pushed to 2014

The company’s struggle with high complexity GPUs continues and won’t ease anytime soon
by Constantin Murariu, August 27th, 2012
 

Sony Ready to Succeed on Open Mobile Platforms

Publisher will make PlayStation a guarantee of quality
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 27th, 2012
 

Adjust Your OS X Mouse & Trackpad with CursorSense

Draw and play games on your Mac like you never did before
by Filip Truta, August 27th, 2012
ArenaNet Investigates Guild Wars 2 Issues

ArenaNet Investigates Guild Wars 2 Issues

by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 27th, 2012
The developer plans to solve all problems before launch
 

IDT Shows Impressive 32 Channel NVMe SSD Controller

The company hopes PCIe SSD cards will flourish just like Nvidia and AMD video cards
by Constantin Murariu, August 27th, 2012
 

Tracy Anderson Sheds Pregnancy Weight in Just 6 Weeks

Celebrity trainer says being with child should never be an excuse to overindulge
by Elena Gorgan, August 27th, 2012
 

Viral of the Day: Making Prodigy’s Biggest Hits from Samples

Must see: Jim Pavloff reworks two of the band’s biggest hits from scratch
by Elena Gorgan, August 27th, 2012
GreenCam Puts Your Mac to Sleep When You Stand Up and Go

GreenCam Puts Your Mac to Sleep When You Stand Up and Go

by Filip Truta, August 27th, 2012
Localized in Portuguese-only for now, but worth trying out
 

Dance Central 3 Praises Kinect Capabilities

The motion tracking system can be used to create great titles
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 27th, 2012
 

Mockups of the Upcoming Firefox for Windows 8

Mozilla is planning to offer full support for the modern UI look
by Lucian Parfeni, August 27th, 2012
 

HTC Proto to Be Launched as Desire X

The smartphone is expected to be announced later this week
by Cosmin Vasile, August 27th, 2012
Chuck Norris Says No to Another “Expendables” Movie

Chuck Norris Says No to Another “Expendables” Movie

by Elena Gorgan, August 27th, 2012
Talk of threequel has started but Chuck has no interest in it
 

Google’s Nexus 7 Available in Spain, Germany and France

Europeans are being charged extra money just for living on the “wrong” continent
by Constantin Murariu, August 27th, 2012
British Experts Boost the Efficiency of HIV Vaccine

British Experts Boost the Efficiency of HIV Vaccine

by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
A newly-found compound improves the efficiency of other vaccines, too
 

Breast Cancer Reoccurs More Frequently in Obese Women

The extra weight somehow makes it easier for the tumors to recover
by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
 

Future Computer Memories Will Use Up Far Less Electricity

A new material enables them to reduce power consumption
by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
 

Lenovo’s Quad-Core 9” IdeaTab A2109 Available for $300 (€240)

The company’s original format and good price will likely make this one a success
by Constantin Murariu, August 27th, 2012
 

Watch: Poodle-Looking Moth Now an Internet Sensation

The bizarre creature was found in Venezuela by a biologist exploring local wildlife
by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
2012 Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone Is Very Small

2012 Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone Is Very Small

by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
This is a consequence of the prolonged drought affecting the US
 

AntiSec Hackers Leak Over 1,500 Records from GlobalCerts Databases

Names, job titles, email addresses and other details were published online
by Eduard Kovacs, August 27th, 2012
 

WWF Warns About the Environmental Impact of Mekong Dams

Local fish population will be virtually decimated, the organization argues
by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
Operation Green Rights: Anonymous Hacks AVX Corporation

Operation Green Rights: Anonymous Hacks AVX Corporation

by Eduard Kovacs, August 27th, 2012
Thousands of records set leaked from the company’s databases
 

Green House Thumb Drive, the Body Part You Never Lost

The small curiosity is morbidly lifelike, enough to be creepy
by Sebastian Pop, August 27th, 2012
 

Capcom Was Quick to Secure Remember Me for Long-Term Series

The developer has a vision which encompasses a number of titles
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 27th, 2012
 

Cigarette Craving Can Be Reduced via Physical Exercise

Scientists say that going for a run temporarily curbs the desire
by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
The Political Machine 2012 Review (PC)

The Political Machine 2012 Review (PC)

by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 27th, 2012
A turn-based simulation of the United States Presidential election
 

Security Overview of Berlin 2012 Campus Party [Video]

The founder of Vulnerability Labs told Softpedia all about the hackathon
by Eduard Kovacs, August 27th, 2012
 

Spain's State TV Is to Once Again Air Bullfighting

Animal rights activists are appalled by the decision, try to argue against it
by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
 

How Tablet Computers Delay Bedtimes in Teens

The finding relates to self-luminous display devices only
by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
Orcs Must Die 2 Gets Fire & Water DLC Pack on August 29

Orcs Must Die 2 Gets Fire & Water DLC Pack on August 29

by Andrei Dobra, August 27th, 2012
New enemies, levels, and traps are going to appear for the game
Intel’s Haswell E3 Xeons to Battle AMD FirePro A300 and Low-End Nvidia Quadro
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Intel’s Haswell E3 Xeons to Battle AMD FirePro A300 and Low-End Nvidia Quadro

The current Xeon users will again have to change the mainboard if they want to upgrade
by Constantin Murariu, August 27th, 2012
 

First Look at Leonardo DiCaprio in Character for “The Wolf of Wall Street”

Actor is working again with favorite director Martin Scorsese, photos leak
by Elena Gorgan, August 27th, 2012
 

National Petroleum Day Now Celebrated in the US

American citizens are encouraged to think about how crude oil changed their lives
by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
 

VirusBuster Technology Assigned Exclusively to Agnitum

Current VirusBuster customers will receive an equivalent Outpost application
by Eduard Kovacs, August 27th, 2012
Pocketable Samsung Galaxy Player 5.8 Revealed

Pocketable Samsung Galaxy Player 5.8 Revealed

by Sebastian Pop, August 27th, 2012
Though it isn't the smallest of gadgets, it is capacious and capable
 

New Device Can Remove Blood Clots from the Brain

This could reduce the incidence of stroke in the general population
by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
 

ENISA: Unreported Cybersecurity Incidents Bad for Consumers and Policymakers

The agency hopes that current and proposed legislation can address the current gaps
by Eduard Kovacs, August 27th, 2012
Creators Reveal 3 Key Words for “Sherlock” Season 3

Creators Reveal 3 Key Words for “Sherlock” Season 3

by Elena Gorgan, August 27th, 2012
BBC One hit show returns in Fall 2013, might end its run with season 3
 

Engineered Tissue Scaffolding Gets Electrical Sensors

Scientists have been trying to obtain this capability for years
by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
 

Obama Responds to Romney's Attacking His Energy Plan

The president argues that the Republican displays “disdain for green energy”
by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
 

Samsung Intros 1:1 LED Square Displays and Transparent Screens

This product range will be one of the largest attractions at its IFA 2012 booth
by Sebastian Pop, August 27th, 2012
 

Nexus 7 Overclocked to 2.0 GHz, Scores Massively in Benchmarks

It uses an experimental kernel, which is not available for the public yet
by Cosmin Vasile, August 27th, 2012
Single Molecules Can Now Be Weighed

Single Molecules Can Now Be Weighed

by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
New mechanical device analyzes them one at a time
 

How to Shut Down the Production of Tumor Building Blocks

American researchers identify a new target for future therapies
by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
 

Sony Backs Out of Optical Drive Business

Subsidiary Optiarc Inc. is shutting down, or so reports say
by Sebastian Pop, August 27th, 2012
 

US Congress Soon to Neighbor EV Charging Stations

American politicians are encouraged to opt for environmentally friendly driving
by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
Clueful Shows You Which iOS Apps Can Harm You

Clueful Shows You Which iOS Apps Can Harm You

by Filip Truta, August 27th, 2012
Bitdefender relaunches security solution that tracks “careless” apps
 

New Rules Limit Chinook Salmon Bycatches in Alaska

People fishing in Alaskan waters need monitor their nets more carefully
by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
Qualcomm’s Adreno 320 Is the Fastest Tablet GPU Available

Qualcomm’s Adreno 320 Is the Fastest Tablet GPU Available

by Constantin Murariu, August 27th, 2012
Benchmarks show more than double the performance of any other Android tablet on the market
 

Users Would Pay for Facebook, but It's Not Going to Happen Anytime Soon

Facebook would be making more money, but also hurting its business
by Lucian Parfeni, August 27th, 2012
 

TOSHIBA Demonstrates Its First 1TB Hybrid HDD

The unit brings disappointing results and an absurd design
by Constantin Murariu, August 27th, 2012
Watch: Mantis Shrimp Moves In for the Kill [Video]

Watch: Mantis Shrimp Moves In for the Kill [Video]

by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
This relatively small animal can deliver amazing punches, and is capable of breaking glass
 

98 Percent of Canadians Believe Global Warming Is Happening

Just a very small portion of the population is still unconvinced
by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
 

Spartan Ops for Halo 4 Bigger than Halo 3: ODST

The developers plan to continue delivering content after launch
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 27th, 2012
 

India's Latest Web Censorship Round Blocks All WordPress.com Blogs

Censorship will never work online, not without unrelated casualties or abuses
by Lucian Parfeni, August 27th, 2012
 

Interpol Website Attacked in OpFreeAssange

The number of victims of this campaign increases by the day
by Eduard Kovacs, August 27th, 2012
 

Alzheimer’s Acts Faster in Women Than in Men

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
Giant Panda Gives Birth in Chinese Breeding Center [Video]

Giant Panda Gives Birth in Chinese Breeding Center [Video]

by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
Mother Yuan Yuan picks the cub in its mouth and places it on its abdomen
 

Ant Communication Patterns Resemble Internet Protocols

The discovery was made by researchers in the United States
by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
 

Authorities Now Looking for Loose Lion in Essex

Many claim to have seen the animal, but nobody can say where it came from
by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
Ransomware Hits Ireland, Uses Name of the National Police

Ransomware Hits Ireland, Uses Name of the National Police

by Eduard Kovacs, August 27th, 2012
Authorities have received numerous reports from computer repair shops
 

Darksiders 2 Season Pass Description Details Upcoming DLC Packs

The Abyssal Forge Pack and the Lord Demon Belial expansions are coming soon
by Andrei Dobra, August 27th, 2012
 

Synology Intros Very Capable DS213+ NAS Server

The unit comes with good cooling and multiple connectivity options
by Constantin Murariu, August 27th, 2012
Bangladeshi to Indian Hackers: Don’t Hack Our Websites Again

Bangladeshi to Indian Hackers: Don’t Hack Our Websites Again

by Eduard Kovacs, August 27th, 2012
They plan on publishing their message on defaced websites
 

8-Year-Old Schoolboy Has Alpine Marmots as Social Entourage

These animals may be naturally shy, but they have really taken a liking to this boy
by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
 

Activision Says Mobiles Can Compete with Home Consoles

Gamers will see the same experiences on all devices
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 27th, 2012
 

Grizzly Bear Kills Hiker Taking Pictures of It

The man came a bit too close to the wild animal in the attempt to get some good shots
by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
 

Over 100 Million Tablets Will Ship This Year

Apple is currently enjoying a 69% chunk of the market, but others are playing catch-up
by Constantin Murariu, August 27th, 2012
RBSP Launch Delayed to Thursday

RBSP Launch Delayed to Thursday

by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
Bad weather prevented takeoff this Sunday, NASA says
 

What Would Happen if the Earth Was Hollow

Minute Physics video describes a travel through the planet
by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
 

ASUS Mars III Dual-NVIDIA Video Card Pictured

The power supply is the most heavily modified area of the product
by Sebastian Pop, August 27th, 2012
Borderlands 2 Soundtrack Revealed, Features Jesper Kyd

Borderlands 2 Soundtrack Revealed, Features Jesper Kyd

by Andrei Dobra, August 27th, 2012
Gearbox has worked with many musicians for the soundtrack of its next game
 

KNOPPIX 7.0.4 Is Now Available for Download

The Live CD/DVD distro now brings support for ExFAT filesystems
by Marius Nestor, August 27th, 2012
 

Today Marks Banana Lovers Day

Besides being good for your health, bananas can be turned into beer
by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
Neil Armstrong Dies at 82

Neil Armstrong Dies at 82

by Tudor Vieru, August 27th, 2012
He received the first Congressional Space Medal of Honor
 

League of Legends Backer Slams Facebook as Gaming Medium

He says that the platform takes too much money for the services it offers
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 27th, 2012
 

Snooki Gives Birth to Baby Boy

Reality star and fiancé Jionni LaValle welcome Lorenzo Dominic into the world
by Elena Gorgan, August 27th, 2012
 

AMD Launches FirePro S Series Passive Cooled Server Cards

The company’s FireStream is actually not dead, but renamed to FirePro S
by Constantin Murariu, August 27th, 2012
Greenpeace Continues to Keep Russian Company from Drilling in the Pechora Sea

Greenpeace Continues to Keep Russian Company from Drilling in the Pechora Sea

by Laura Sinpetru, August 27th, 2012
Seven new activists are brought to the scene, access to the drilling platform is blocked
AMD FX-Series “Vishera” Specifications Found
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AMD FX-Series “Vishera” Specifications Found

A consumer platform guide reveals the three Piledriver-based SKUs
by Sebastian Pop, August 27th, 2012