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Technology Blog
Intel’s Top Haswell Chipset Z87 Detailed
No matter how you would like to set it up, it only supports 16 PCIe lanes for video cards
by Constantin Murariu, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
AMD Launches FirePro S Series Passive Cooled Server Cards
IDT Shows Impressive 32 Channel NVMe SSD Controller
Games
Games Need to Start Focusing on Emotions, Not Graphics, Keiji Inafune Says
Impressing players emotionally is better than delivering great visuals
by Andrei Dobra, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Resident Evil Creator Says Japanese Gaming Industry Is in Decline
Resident Evil and Mega Man Veteran Claims Japanese Video Games Lack Creative Vision
iWorld
iAlertTag Ties You to Your iPhone via Bluetooth 4.0
Any time either one is out of range, both devices alert you
by Filip Truta, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
iBookstore Publishers Get Official Support Module
Apple’s John Browett Values Sales Over Customer Satisfaction [Sources]
Games
David Cage Concerned About Heavy Rain Impact on Beyond: Two Souls
The older game might influence people's reation to new story
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
2K President Says Emotion Requires Photorealistic Graphics
David Cage Aims to Surprise with Beyond: Two Souls
Nintendo
Developing for Nintendo Wii U Is Surprisingly Easy, Studio Says
The new home console has quite a lot of memory, which makes things easier for studios
by Andrei Dobra, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
SEGA Announces PAX 2012 Line-Up
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Dev Talks About Similarities with Mario Kart 7
Big Surprise: No iPhone 5 for T-Mobile
by Filip Truta, August 28th, 2012
Internal memo instructs staff to “sell against iPhone” come Sept. 21
Personal Thoughts
Food & Health
Online Petition Demands That Chipotle Lists Its Food Ingredients
The company supposedly sells “Food with Integrity,” so why not tell what they put in it
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Ladies Wearing Lettuce Encourage People to Become Vegans, Fight Obesity
Eating Insects and Drinking What Used to Be Urine Could Help Protect Resources
Fashion
Rachel Zoe’s Fashion Empire Is Crumbling
Interest in fashion line and fashion reality show is taking a dive, sources claim
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Karl Lagerfeld Thinks Pippa Middleton Is Rather Ugly in the Face
Kardashians Looking for Kurvy Model for Kardashian Kurves Line
Games
Dead Island Developer Is Working on Project Hell
The game will use some of the lessons learned from previous games
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Sleeping Dogs Takes United Kingdom Number One
NPD Group: Industry Sees Decline in July, Xbox 360 and NCAA Football 13 Lead
Music, Film & TV Blog
Emma Stone Hopes Gwen Stacy Will Die in “Amazing Spider-Man” Sequel
Star says she’d love the film more if it stayed true to the original comics
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Confirmed: “The Amazing Spider-Man” Is a Trilogy
Watch: 25 Full Minutes of “The Amazing Spider-Man”
Green/Eco Blog
Dog Is Crazy About Cabbage, Desperately Tries to Steal Some – Video
Maymo still has to work on his thieving skills, but vegans are given a run for their money
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Watch: Poodle-Looking Moth Now an Internet Sensation
Amazing Dog Could Teach Spiderman a Thing or Two [Video]
Bogus Vimeo Notifications Used to Promote Rogue Pharmacy
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
Never purchase medicine from random websites just because the prices seem low
Security Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
Britney Spears, Madonna, Christina Aguilera Reunion Not Happening
Rep denies ongoing rumors: Brit and Christina won’t join Madonna on tour
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Madonna “Forgives” Elton John, Dedicates Song to Him
Elton John Rips Into Madonna Again: Her Career Is Over
Internet Life
Mozilla Ports Full First Person Shooter to the Web to Showcase WebGL in Firefox 15
Advanced games now run smoothly and seamlessly in the browser
by Lucian Parfeni, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Firefox 16 Aurora with Download Panel, Refreshed AwesomeBar, Incremental GC
Firefox 16 Aurora Comes with Unprefixed CSS3, IndexedDB and a New Developer Toolbar
Beauty
Angelina Jolie Maintains Her Flawless Complexion with Dragon’s Blood
“Liquid facelift” gel from Rodial is star’s secret ally in the fight against wrinkles
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
George Clooney Disapproves of Stacy Keibler’s Tanning Habit
Big Name Brands Ditch Cruelty-Free Policies to Sell Cosmetics to China
Green
Tom Hardy, Tobey Maguire and Leonardo DiCaprio Team Up for Anti-Poaching Movie
The three are to use Oscar-nominee “Traffic” as a model
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Watch: Baby Elephant Tries to Get Used to Life Outside Its Mother's Womb [Video]
Genetics Might Help Put an End to Elephant Poaching
Games
Madden NFL 13 Gets Key Packs for Ultimate Team
They can only be obtained by completing game challenges
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Here Are the Retail Releases for This Week
NHL 13 Gets Massive Multiplayer Mode, New Physics
Watch: Top 20 Cinematic Techniques
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
Film student comprises list of (random) film techniques for school project
Music, Film & TV Blog
Internet Life
The Best Features in Firefox 15 Are Hidden, Here’s How to Enable Them
Click-to-play plugins and the native PDF reader aren’t enabled by default
by Lucian Parfeni, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Play the 100m Hurdles Google Doodle If Your Fingers Are Up to the Challenge
Firefox 16 Aurora with Download Panel, Refreshed AwesomeBar, Incremental GC
Security Blog
Experts Teach You When to Buy Your Children Smartphones
Lookout has released a detailed guide that covers all the aspects
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Discover Phishing Scam: Card Statement Available in Account Center
DHS Warns of SSL Traffic Interception Flaw in ROS-Based Devices
Music, Film & TV Blog
Viral of the Day: Anchorman Suggests Canoodling Session on TV, Is Turned Down
Andrew Johnson mistakenly assumes the word means “chat”
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
From the Vaults: Tom Hardy Winning Modeling Contest in 1998
From the Vaults: Tom Hardy’s “Star Trek” Screentest and Actual Scene
Fashion
Kanye West Gives Kim Kardashian Fashion Makeover on TV
As speculated months ago, the rapper is determined to change Kim’s style
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Karl Lagerfeld Thinks Pippa Middleton Is Rather Ugly in the Face
Kardashians Looking for Kurvy Model for Kardashian Kurves Line
Internet Life
WordPress Theme Showcase Gets a Retina Display Upgrade
Larger thumbnails and infinite scrolling are a couple of the new features
by Lucian Parfeni, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
WordPress.com Gets Hi-Def Graphics for Retina Displays
India's Latest Web Censorship Round Blocks All WordPress.com Blogs
New Max Payne 3 Update Brings Cheat Protection, Shorter Loading Times
by Andrei Dobra, August 28th, 2012
The brand new patch is now available on PS3 and Xbox 360
Games
Internet Life
Reddit Donate Makes It Possible to Run Campaigns on Reddit Itself
The site is making it easier for users to set up campaigns and for others to contribute
by Lucian Parfeni, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Leap Second Wreaks Havoc with Mozilla, Wikipedia, Reddit, Others Using Java
The Internet Defense League's "Cat Signal" Is Operational
Security Blog
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Huawei to Australian Government: Cyber Security Law Is Discriminatory
The firm is discontent with the fact that they were banned from the NBN
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
ENISA: Unreported Cybersecurity Incidents Bad for Consumers and Policymakers
Australians Defrauded in Online Betting Scams, Police Fail to Apprehend Culprit
Systems
Samsung Announces Series 5 and 7 AIO Systems
The new devices feature FullHD screens and are built for Microsoft’s Windows 8 OS
by Constantin Murariu, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Kingmax Announces Amazingly Small Flash Drive
EverCool Intros Well-Built Silent Shark Fan
Celebrity News
Rihanna Flirts with Robert Pattinson by Text
They’re both single and Rihanna has made up her mind that they should mingle
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Kristen Stewart Wore Robert Pattinson’s Clothes on First Post-Scandal Outing
Kristen Stewart Was Seduced by “Manipulative” Director Rupert Sanders
Green/Eco Blog
Weird-Looking Glass Globe Harvests Sunlight to Produce Energy
This innovative solar power generator is 35% more efficient than traditional PV panels
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Crowds at San Francisco Festival Are Kept Entertained by Sun Power
Bill Gates Awards Prize Money for the Most Environmentally Friendly Toilets [Video]
What You Need to Know About Firefox 15
by Lucian Parfeni, August 28th, 2012
The latest stable update comes with a big memory leak fix
Internet Life
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Microbiology/Genetics
Antibiotics Left in Some Meats Enable Microbes to Survive
Microorganisms can then endure inside meats, and infect consumers
by Tudor Vieru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Scientists Decode Killer Strain of E. coli
3D Inner Structure of E. coli Resolved via Advanced Microscopy
Celebrity News
Bobbi Kristina Is Engaged to Nick Gordon, Probably
Rumor mill goes into overdrive as he shows off new “present” for his girlfriend
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Jennifer Aniston’s Mom Spills the Beans on Wedding, Pregnancy
Jennifer Aniston’s Engagement Ring Is Rather Small, “Understated”
Technology Blog
Haswell Pricing Starts at $184 (€147) with Availability in Q2 2013
The cheapest Haswell socket 1150 processor will replace the current Core i5-3470 chip
by Constantin Murariu, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Giada Launches Surprising i35V MiniPC with SSD and HDD
Synology Intros Very Capable DS213+ NAS Server
Microbiology/Genetics
Special Form of Vitamin B Helps Fight Off Superbugs
The chemical is capable of boosting the efficiency of the immune system
by Tudor Vieru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
How Microbes Survive When They Shouldn't Be Able to
MRSA Can Be Tracked Using Whole Genome Sequencing Techniques
Green/Eco Blog
Shipping Containers Make Great Homes for Green-Heads
Solar panels provide the energy needed to operate the deck door
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Berlin Has New Cultural Center Made from Shipping Containers
British Co-op Onions Now Come in Recyclable Packaging
More Trouble for Prince Harry: There’s a Las Vegas Party Video as Well
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
Report claims the scandal is far from over: it’s just about to begin
Celebrity News
Security Blog
Malware Alert: Facebook Friends Added a New Photo with You to the Album
An attached file contains a nasty piece of malware
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Shady StalkTrak App Returns, Posts on Users’ Behalf
Facebook Scam: Free $500 Gift Vouchers from Woolworths
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: What to Do in Case a Grizzly Decides to Attack You
“Playing dead” really is the best option you have, experts say
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Grizzly Bear Kills Hiker Taking Pictures of It
Tiger Kills Zoo Keeper While Trying to Escape
Games
hot
Next Skyrim DLC, Hearthfire, Is Now Official, Allows Players to Build Homes
The add-on will be out first on Xbox 360 on September 4
by Andrei Dobra, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Skyrim Update 1.7 Out Today on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
Skyrim Update 1.7 Final Out Now on Steam, Soon on PS3 and Xbox 360
Hacking News
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Toyota Accuses Former Contractor of Hacking Website to Steal Trade Secrets
The suspect allegedly altered 13 pieces of software found on the site
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Hackers Claim to Have Breached Saudi Aramco Again on August 25
AntiSec Hackers Leak Over 1,500 Records from GlobalCerts Databases
Music, Film & TV Blog
Reverend Jesten Peters: God Moved Hurricane Isaac Away from Tampa
Prayer did this, keeping them all safe, the Reverend says for the CBN
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Tom Cruise Chose Scientology over Daughter Suri
Brad Pitt’s Mother Pens Anti-Gay, Anti-Abortion, Anti-Obama Letter
Abused Bear Gets New Home – Video
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
After living in a cage for six years, the animal can now relax in a wildlife sanctuary
Green
Science Blog
Flying Robot Swarm Dynamically Adapts Formations
The group can lose or receive new members at any time
by Tudor Vieru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
iPhones Can Control Airplanes a Continent Away
Northrop Builds Second X-47B Drone
Games
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Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm Gets M Rating
Blizzard has not yet revealed an exact launch date
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 28th, 2012
Security Blog
hot
Miss Hong Kong Beauty Pageant Sabotaged by Hackers
Microsoft confirmed that unusual data traffic was recorded
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Hackers Claim to Have Breached Saudi Aramco Again on August 25
AntiSec Hackers Leak Over 1,500 Records from GlobalCerts Databases
Internet Life
Kim Dotcom Already Working on a Bigger and Better MegaUpload
He's asking developers to get in touch for API access
by Lucian Parfeni, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Demonoid's Silent Kill Is in Stark Contrast to MegaUpload's Shutdown
Kim Dotcom Drops His First Music Video "Mr. President"
Hacking News
RedHack Lashes Out at Anonymous Turkey (AnonsTurkey)
They accuse the group of using the name for their personal interests
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
AntiSec Hackers Leak Over 1,500 Records from GlobalCerts Databases
Operation Green Rights: Anonymous Hacks AVX Corporation
Earth’s Northern Hemisphere Like You’ve Never Seen It Before [Video]
by Tudor Vieru, August 28th, 2012
Images collected by a geostationary satellite pieced together in short clip
Science Blog
Green
Legal Precedent Established as Man Goes to Prison for Trafficking Galapagos Iguanas
Conservationists rejoice as judge rules in favor of wildlife protection
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Police Arrests German National for Smuggling Wildlife
PETA Activists Pretend to Be Caged Chickens, Get Arrested by Cambodian Police
Internet Life
Greasemonkey 1.0 Fixes Memory Leaks Caused by Add-on Leak Fix in Firefox 15
Firefox 15 fixes major leaks for add-ons, but also caused a minor issue
by Lucian Parfeni, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Firefox 16 Aurora with Download Panel, Refreshed AwesomeBar, Incremental GC
Firefox 17 Pre-Loads the New Tab Page, for Instant Loading
Health
Key Advantage of Breastfeeding Over Formula Revealed
Scientists say that milk promotes the development of different gut flora
by Tudor Vieru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Post-Term Babies More Likely to Develop Behavioral Problems
Mothers' Smoking Elevates Autism Risk in Newborns
Music, Film & TV Blog
Ron Perlman Has No Idea of “Hellboy 3”
Leading man says he didn’t know Guillermo del Toro wanted to see the film made
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Chuck Norris Says No to Another “Expendables” Movie
Director Marc Webb Is Out of “Amazing Spider-Man 2”
Systems
Giada Launches Surprising i35V MiniPC with SSD and HDD
The system sports an affordable price tag of $168 (€135) and comes with an mSATA SSD
by Constantin Murariu, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
AMD’s Jaguar To Be Presented Today
Synology Intros Very Capable DS213+ NAS Server
Advisory: Recover Money in Case of Unauthorized Credit Card Charges [Video]
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
Scambook teaches you how to settle a dispute with your bank
Security Blog
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Music, Film & TV Blog
3 New “Prometheus” Images Confirm Ridley Scott Shot Alternate Scenes
Photos show Fifield character mutating after alien attack
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Ridley Scott Is Already Working on “Prometheus 2”
“Prometheus” Prequel Explains Why Scientists Were So Dumb
Games
League of Legends MLG Teams Accused of Collusion, Stripped of Prizes
The two teams have apologized for their tournament actions
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Full List of PSone Classics Compatible with PS Vita Revealed
BioWare Deliver New Leviathan Mass Effect 3 Marketing Push
Security
Intel and VMware Technologies Combined to Secure Cloud Data
Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) and vSphere 5.1 are put to good use
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Skype Denies Allegations on User Security and Privacy Changes
Experts: Phishing Campaigns Changed Since “Blackhole” Came into the Picture
Music, Film & TV Blog
Watch: “Looper” as an 8 Bit Game
Deepak Chetty turns his most anticipated movie of the year into a video game
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
New “Looper” Poster: Bruce Willis Bursts Out of Joseph Gordon-Levitt
New “Looper” Poster Is Out
Science Blog
Lasers Can Control Superconducting Materials
Researchers managed to find a way to make this a reality
by Tudor Vieru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Laser Exceeds Quadrillion-Watt Power Record
New Record for World's Highest-Power Laser Shot
Intricate Words Used to Advertise Scam Website
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
floralize, collegiality, venially, prudent, flintlock, emulsifiable
Spam Reports
Software
Tapbots Pulls Tweetbot for Mac Alpha, Blames API Change
New policies force third-parties to change testing scheme
by Filip Truta, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
iBookstore Publishers Get Official Support Module
Apple’s John Browett Values Sales Over Customer Satisfaction [Sources]
Science Blog
Heart Function Improvable via Energy Drink Intake
The surprising conclusion belongs to a new study
by Tudor Vieru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Fat Cells That Burn Calories Identified
DNA Scissors Developed at Berkeley Lab
Games
Dishonored Sequel Might Emphasize RPG Elements
The developers are closely watching the Elder Scrolls series
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Dishonored Takes Home Gamescom 2012 Best Game Awards
Dishonored Developer Compares Linear Shooters with the Circus
Internet Life
1Password Warns Its Users to Not Enable Dropbox's Two-Factor Verification
There's a risk of locking yourself out of your data and all of your accounts
by Lucian Parfeni, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Step-by-Step Guide to Enabling Dropbox Two-Step Verification
Google Builds a Unit Converter in the Search Page
Spam Reports
Free Curves Guest Passes Hide Lottery Scam
FreeLotto appears to be a legitimate sweepstakes, but it’s not
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Scammers Improve National Lottery Commission Scam, Experts Find
Facebook “Instant Winners” Rewards Users with $50,000 (€40,000), Scam
Seasonic Launches G-Series Power Supply Units
by Constantin Murariu, August 28th, 2012
These are mid-range models with partial modularity and good efficiency
Technology Blog
Music, Film & TV Blog
Final Trailer for “The Master” Has Arrived
Joaquin Phoenix falls for Philip Seymour Hoffman, charming leader of a cult
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
“The Master” Gets New Theatrical Trailer
“The Master” Gets New, Quite Intriguing Poster
Play Station
Full List of PSone Classics Compatible with PS Vita Revealed
Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, and other great games can be playable on the Vita
by Andrei Dobra, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Sony Ready to Succeed on Open Mobile Platforms
Cross Buy System Will Be Available to PS Vita Owners in North America, Sony Says
Technology Blog
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AMD’s Jaguar To Be Presented Today
The company is going to unveil its new low-power processor architecture
by Constantin Murariu, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Synology Intros Very Capable DS213+ NAS Server
Intel ValleyView Brings 700% iGPU Performance in Q4 2013
Mobile World
Affordable Dual-SIM AQUA 4.0 Android Phone Now Available in India
The smartphone can be purchased for only 100 USD (80 EUR) outright
by Cosmin Vasile, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Dual-SIM Micromax A80 Infinity with Gingerbread Goes on Sale in India for 155 USD (125 EUR)
Micromax A90 Superfone Pixel and A100 Superfone Canvas Now Available in India
Music, Film & TV Blog
will.i.am to Broadcast New Song from Mars
Star joins forces with NASA for educational event, will intro new music
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Listen: Chavril Krovigne, “This Is How You Remind Me That Being A Rock Star Is Complicated”
Madonna “Forgives” Elton John, Dedicates Song to Him
Oldest Arthropods Preserved in Amber Discovered
by Tudor Vieru, August 28th, 2012
The insects were trapped in resin hundreds of millions of years ago
Science Blog
Games
hot
BioWare Deliver New Leviathan Mass Effect 3 Marketing Push
Mysterious blog entries point to extensive new content
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
New Mass Effect 3 Multiplayer Update Buffs Biotic Charge, Nerfs Other Powers
Mass Effect 3 Operation Alloy Revealed, Emphasizes Promotions
Internet Life
German Consumer Group Issues Ultimatum to Facebook Concealed App Data Sharing
Facebook made it easier for users to ignore data sharing warnings
by Lucian Parfeni, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Facebook May Not Get Away with Only $10 Million in Privacy Lawsuit
Spectacularly Blow Up Any Web Page with This HTML5-Powered "Bomb"
Science Blog
Eye Surgeries Made Safer by New Glue
The substance can be used in vision corrective surgeries
by Tudor Vieru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Bariatric Surgery Patients Need Not Worry About Developing Fragile Bones
Treating Early Prostate Cancer with Surgery Is Not Effective
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: Al Gore Discusses the Obama vs. Romney Clash
The former US Vice President praises President Obama's green stimuli
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Obama Responds to Romney's Attacking His Energy Plan
American Republican Launches Attack Against Environmental Protection
Security Fixes and Improvements
Zero-Day Remote Code Execution Flaws in HP Products Revealed by ZDI
The vulnerabilities have been made public because the 180-day deadline passed
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
New Java Zero-Day Exploit Added to Metasploit and BlackHole Exploit Kit
Security Overview of Berlin 2012 Campus Party [Video]
Apple’s John Browett Values Sales Over Customer Satisfaction [Sources]
by Filip Truta, August 28th, 2012
Problems with Apple’s retail division linked to Steve Jobs’ absence
Apple
Green/Eco Blog
Greenpeace Launches Golf 7 Jedi Edition, Uses Star Wars to Go After Volkswagen [Video]
The organization argues the car manufacturer is not green enough
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Greenpeace Continues to Keep Russian Company from Drilling in the Pechora Sea
Greenpeace Activists Take Over Russian Drilling Platform
Green/Eco Blog
Watch: Amazing Bird Uses Bread as Bait, Catches Big Fish
Some say this bird beats several fishermen when it comes to adaptability
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Hundreds of Pigeons Go Missing in New British Bermuda Triangle
Pictures of Feeding Humpback Whales Go Viral
Spam Reports
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Bill Cosby and Bill Nye Declared Dead, Hoaxes Spread Like Wildfire on Twitter
Cybercriminals could leverage such pranks to complete their malicious goals
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Money Mule Jobs Masked as Mystery Shopper Offers
Beware of Three.co.uk “Account Locked” Phishing Scam
Celebrity News
Angelina Jolie Lookalike Attacker Luminiţa Perijoc Has History of Violence
Woman who forced male taxi driver to have relations used to dream of fame
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Angelina Jolie Lookalike Luminiţa Perijoc Rapes Male Cab Driver
Jackson Family Divided over Michael’s Money: Fights, Physical Violence Erupts
CPU
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Intel ValleyView Brings 700% iGPU Performance in Q4 2013
The bad news is that the company is not planning to upgrade Atom in the next 12 months
by Constantin Murariu, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
LG Launches New IPS Monitors with WQHD and MHL
IDT Shows Impressive 32 Channel NVMe SSD Controller
Hawken Has Full Oculus Rift Support on Launch
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 28th, 2012
The VR headset might get support from more developers post Kickstarter
Games
Green/Eco Blog
Ladies Wearing Lettuce Encourage People to Become Vegans, Fight Obesity
PETA shows that vegetarianism both protects animals and yields health benefits
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
PETA Offers $2,500 to Those Who Bring Turtle Abuser to Justice
Activists File Lawsuit to Rescue Orca Living at Seaquarium
Apple
Bob Mansfield Is Not Leaving Apple
“Mansfield will work on future products, reporting to Tim Cook”
by Filip Truta, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Apple Adds Two New Faces to Its Executive Team
The Padintosh - An iPad Case That Looks Like Apple’s First Mac
Internet Life
Dropbox Officially Announces Secure Two-Step Verification
The feature greatly enhances security, if used properly
by Lucian Parfeni, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Step-by-Step Guide to Enabling Dropbox Two-Step Verification
Google Builds a Unit Converter in the Search Page
Games
Darksiders 2 Patches for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 Get Detailed
Plenty of improvements are coming to the game’s different versions
by Andrei Dobra, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Darksiders 2 Season Pass Description Details Upcoming DLC Packs
New Darksiders 2 Video Focuses on Death
Health
New Pill for HIV Treatment Approved by FDA
Several antiviral compounds are included in just one drug
by Tudor Vieru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
New Drug Against HIV Enters Clinical Development
New Strategy Developed in the War Against HIV
Airbus and China Work Together to Promote Aviation Biofuel
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
The collaboration is meant to green up China's aviation sector
Travel & Transportation
Hacking News
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Hackers Claim to Have Breached Saudi Aramco Again on August 25
They published the details of routers utilized by the company
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Oil Company Saudi Aramco Hacked, Sensitive Information Possibly Stolen
Security Brief: Anonymous Operations
Music
Pink Covers Billboard, Talks Paying Her Dues in the Music Industry
With a new album coming out and a decade of experience, Pink remains humble
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Christina Aguilera Debuts New Look for New Video
Pink Impersonator’s Obscene Tantrum at X Factor UK Auditions Shocks Viewers
Space
Curiosity Sends NASA Administrator’s Voice Back to Earth
The message was received through the Deep Space Network
by Tudor Vieru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Curiosity Takes Its First Drive on Mars
Curiosity Will Perform Its First Drive Today
Security
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US General Admits to Have Used Cyber Weapons Against Afghanistan
Marine Lt. Gen. Richard P. Mills talks about the importance of cyber
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
ENISA: Unreported Cybersecurity Incidents Bad for Consumers and Policymakers
Bangladeshi to Indian Hackers: Don’t Hack Our Websites Again
Green/Eco Blog
Hundreds of Pigeons Go Missing in New British Bermuda Triangle
Nobody can say for sure what is causing these racing birds to disappear
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
more on this topic
Peanut Butter, Chocolate and Ice Cream Argued to Hold the Key for Managing Oil Spill
Climate Change Leads to New Distribution of Wildlife
Rihanna Gets into Twitter Feud with Joan Rivers Over Chris Brown
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
Pop star is clearly not pleased that the Queen of Mean would pick on her publicly
Celebrity News
Displays
LG Launches New IPS Monitors with WQHD and MHL
The new devices feature novel capabilities and strange format ratios
by Constantin Murariu, August 28th, 2012
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IDT Shows Impressive 32 Channel NVMe SSD Controller
Over 100 Million Tablets Will Ship This Year
Space
Spaceflight Simulation to Begin in Italian Cave System
A crew of astronauts will venture underground next month
by Tudor Vieru, August 28th, 2012
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We May Soon Use Elevators to Get to the Moon
SLS Test Sees Thruster Burning for 550 Seconds [Video]
Security Fixes and Improvements
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New Java Zero-Day Exploit Added to Metasploit and BlackHole Exploit Kit
Deep End Researchers have developed a patch for the vulnerability
by Eduard Kovacs, August 28th, 2012
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Zero-Day Vulnerability in Java Exploited in Targeted Attacks, FireEye Finds
Flash Player Updated to Prevent Attackers from Taking Control of Devices
Green
Patagonian Cashmere Receives Certification for Being Wildlife Friendly
Owners of goat herds are rewarded for efforts to protect local animal species
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
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Almost Extinct Goat Now on the Right Track for Survival
Watch: Poodle-Looking Moth Now an Internet Sensation
Xbox
Fable: The Journey Achievements Revealed
Plenty of spoilers and pop culture references are included in the lengthy achievement list
by Andrei Dobra, August 28th, 2012
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Fable Heroes Now Available, Gets Launch Trailer
Fable Heroes Does Not Influence Future of the Franchise
Flash Thumb Drive Becomes Real [Photos]
by Constantin Murariu, August 28th, 2012
We’re quite certain it has been done before and we wonder why insist on the idea
Technology Blog
Games
Nintendo Prepares Kirby Chewing Gum Record for PAX
Gamers are invited to take part and make series history
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 28th, 2012
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Japan: New Super Mario Bros. 2 and 3DS Lead
Dragon Quest X Disappoints During First Week in Japan
Mac
Download OS X Lion 10.7.5 Build 11G45 – Developer News
Apple seeds new Lion test build with a notably small focus area, no issues
by Filip Truta, August 28th, 2012
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Apple Adds Two New Faces to Its Executive Team
The Padintosh - An iPad Case That Looks Like Apple’s First Mac
Mobile World
iBall Launches Andi 5c Budget-Friendly Smartphone in India
The device is available for purchase for 225 USD (180 EUR) off-contract
by Cosmin Vasile, August 28th, 2012
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Dual-SIM Micromax A80 Infinity with Gingerbread Goes on Sale in India for 155 USD (125 EUR)
Micromax A90 Superfone Pixel and A100 Superfone Canvas Now Available in India
Green/Eco Blog
Leopard Impales Itself on an Iron Rod, Gets Rescued After 3 Hours
The animal severely injured its thigh and abdomen, but it's stable for the moment
by Laura Sinpetru, August 28th, 2012
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WWF Argues that Tiger Prey Need Also Fall Under the Law’s Protection [Video]
Leopard Seal Feeds on Penguin [Video]
Nature
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This Year's Arctic Sea Ice Extent Lowest in Satellite Record
Preliminary data show the 2007 record minimum was surpassed
by Tudor Vieru, August 28th, 2012
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Arctic Sea Ices Grow in the Pacific Ocean
Unusual Sea Ice Spread Recorded in the Bering Sea
Liberty Ross Comes Up with 5-Point Plan to Save Marriage to Rupert Sanders
by Elena Gorgan, August 28th, 2012
Despite recent indiscretion, she’s changed her mind about divorcing him
Celebrity News
Apple
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Apple Adds Two New Faces to Its Executive Team
Dan Riccio and Craig Federighi appointed as Senior Vice Presidents
by Filip Truta, August 28th, 2012
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The Padintosh - An iPad Case That Looks Like Apple’s First Mac
This iPhone 5 Shipping Box Is Likely Fake
Mobile World
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LG Optimus G Goes Official with 1.5 GHz Quad-Core CPU, 4.7-Inch Display and LTE
The smartphone will be launched in South Korea next month
by Cosmin Vasile, August 28th, 2012
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LG Optimus G Superphone Revealed in Live Pictures as Model Number LG-E973
LG Confirms Android 4.0 ICS for Optimus 2X, Optimus Black, Optimus 3D, Optimus LTE and Prada
Linux
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Download Mozilla Firefox 15.0 for Linux
Mozilla Thunderbird 15.0 is also available for download!
by Marius Nestor, August 28th, 2012
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Introducing Ubuntu Photo Lens for Unity
Scientific Linux 6.3 Live CD/DVD Has Been Released
Technology Blog
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ASUS Secretly Working on AMD Radeon HD 7990 Dual-GPU Video Card
The company denied working on a new Ares video card, but that seems not to be true
by Constantin Murariu, August 28th, 2012
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AMD Launches FirePro S Series Passive Cooled Server Cards
Synology Intros Very Capable DS213+ NAS Server
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