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About 119 articles found for 30 August 2012:

 

Dishonored Developer Blames Gamer Fatigue on Lack of Variety

Players lack the time to play all the similar experiences
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 30th, 2012
Sony Reveals Planetside 2 Beta Stage Is Progressing Well

Sony Reveals Planetside 2 Beta Stage Is Progressing Well

by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 30th, 2012
The development team is learning from player feedback
 

Wajam Now Works in Safari on Your iPhone

Get your friends’ recommendations on the go using Google Search/Maps
by Filip Truta, August 30th, 2012
Hot in Haircare Now: Placenta Shampoo
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Hot in Haircare Now: Placenta Shampoo

More products contain animal afterbirth, claim to do wonders for your hair
by Elena Gorgan, August 30th, 2012
 

New Elvis Presley Biopic Will Show King’s Spiritual Side

Based on his step-brother’s book, new film will show Elvis’ human side
by Elena Gorgan, August 30th, 2012
Worm Spreads via Facebook, Skype, GTalk, MSN, Pidgin and ICQ

Worm Spreads via Facebook, Skype, GTalk, MSN, Pidgin and ICQ

by Eduard Kovacs, August 30th, 2012
The malware can cause a lot of damage if an antivirus isn’t present
 

Annoyingly Cute Dog Vacuumed by Owner

The animal seems to actually enjoy the whole process
by Laura Sinpetru, August 30th, 2012
Jessica Simpson to Unveil Post-Pregnancy Figure on Katie Couric’s New Show

Jessica Simpson to Unveil Post-Pregnancy Figure on Katie Couric’s New Show

by Elena Gorgan, August 30th, 2012
Star will show off the results of Weight Watchers collaboration in less than 2 weeks
 

Beware of “2 Free Flights on SouthWest” Emails

A spam campaign that’s designed to advertise shady products and services
by Eduard Kovacs, August 30th, 2012
 

Hitman: Blood Money Now Playable in a Web Browser for Free

Square Enix debuts its intriguing CoreOnline browser-based cloud gaming system
by Andrei Dobra, August 30th, 2012
Bing Maps Has Aerial Imagery for Every Corner of the US at 30cm Resolution

Bing Maps Has Aerial Imagery for Every Corner of the US at 30cm Resolution

by Lucian Parfeni, August 30th, 2012
The high-resolution imagery is available for the entire country, save Area 51
 

Toshiba’s Satellite U925t Convertible Tablet with 12.5” Gorilla Glass Display Revealed

This one comes with an impressive screen and a powerful Ivy Bridge Core i5 processor
by Constantin Murariu, August 30th, 2012
 

IFA 2012: Toshiba Launches Satellite U940 Ultrabook

It is a 14-inch Ivy Bridge PC with NVIDIA graphics and Windows 8
by Sebastian Pop, August 30th, 2012
 

Math Explains Why the Placebo Effect Exists

The new model can also predict when the effect should occur
by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
ASUS Announces the ZenBook Prime UX21A with Touchscreen and Windows 8

ASUS Announces the ZenBook Prime UX21A with Touchscreen and Windows 8

by Constantin Murariu, August 30th, 2012
The famous UX21A gets a FullHD touchscreen and Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system
 

Robert Pattinson, Katy Perry Go on “Touchy-Feely” Date

After split from Kristen Stewart, “Twilight” heartthrob might be moving on with pal
by Elena Gorgan, August 30th, 2012
 

Designer Turns Aquarium into Amazing Art Gallery – Video

“It's really stylish and cool,” says one enthusiastic visitor
by Laura Sinpetru, August 30th, 2012
 

IFA 2012: Sony Xperia J Hands-On

The affordable smartphone will be launched in Q4 2012
by Cosmin Vasile, August 30th, 2012
Jessica Alba Honored for Her Green Behavior

Jessica Alba Honored for Her Green Behavior

by Laura Sinpetru, August 30th, 2012
Not only is she a fan of natural products, but Jessica also helps promote eco life choices
 

Senator to Obama: The Threats Are Too Great to Wait for Legislation

Dianne Feinstein calls for president Obama to take immediate action
by Eduard Kovacs, August 30th, 2012
 

“Artists Against Fracking” Now Has More than 180 Members

Launched by Yoko Ono and son, the campaign stands to actually make a difference
by Laura Sinpetru, August 30th, 2012
Here’s the A6/A5X Housing of the iPhone 5

Here’s the A6/A5X Housing of the iPhone 5

by Filip Truta, August 30th, 2012
New leak also shows chipless iPhone 5 motherboards
 

The Pirate Bay Affected by DDOS Attack, Again

Fortunately, it was only a temporary disruption and it impacted only some users
by Eduard Kovacs, August 30th, 2012
 

New Laser Can Sculpt Nanoscale Structures

The instrument was developed by researchers in the United States
by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
 

Legacy of Rome Expansion Announced for Crusader Kings II

The game gets new mobilization options and more warfare options
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 30th, 2012
Play 8 Classic Atari Games in IE10 Thanks to HTML5 and Friends

Play 8 Classic Atari Games in IE10 Thanks to HTML5 and Friends

by Lucian Parfeni, August 30th, 2012
The games have been optimized for IE10 and work with touch devices
 

President Putin Receives Open Letter from Greenpeace

The organization explains its recent protests in Russian waters
by Laura Sinpetru, August 30th, 2012
 

A Protein Could Be Key in Treating Malaria

Researchers say the molecule has an unusual effect in the body
by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
 

Kim Kardashian Wants Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Reality television is just like early rap music: no one understands it
by Elena Gorgan, August 30th, 2012
German Solar Giant Is Bought by South Korean Conglomerate

German Solar Giant Is Bought by South Korean Conglomerate

by Laura Sinpetru, August 30th, 2012
New owners will further support research and development in solar energy technologies
 

AMD Releases GPU Die Shots of Southern Islands Series

See the company’s Tahiti, Pitcairn and Cape Verde completely naked and unclothed
by Constantin Murariu, August 30th, 2012
 

Storytelling Is Important to People, Says Tom Hardy

Tom and Noomi Rapace cover Blag magazine, have fun doing the spread
by Elena Gorgan, August 30th, 2012
 

ISS Astronauts Are Performing a Spacewalk Today

The maneuver is scheduled to last around six and a half hours
by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
RBSP Successfully Enter Their Respective Orbits

RBSP Successfully Enter Their Respective Orbits

by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
The mission can now enter the testing and commissioning phase
 

Advisory: How to Disable Java Plugin in IE to Protect Yourself Against Hackers

Here are detailed instructions and a method to test if you’ve succeeded
by Eduard Kovacs, August 30th, 2012
 

Cassini Images Titan and Saturn Together

The celestial bodies literally reveal their true colors
by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
 

Advanced Composition Explorer Turns 15 in Orbit

The spacecraft measures radiations heading our way
by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
VAT Rate Emails Carrying New Java Exploit Target Dutch Users

VAT Rate Emails Carrying New Java Exploit Target Dutch Users

by Eduard Kovacs, August 30th, 2012
Users worldwide might be the targets of similar campaigns
 

Pregnant Adele Emerges: She’s Also Married

First photo of the singer in months sparks talk of secret wedding ceremony
by Elena Gorgan, August 30th, 2012
 

ASUS Launches the Powerful ZenBook U500VZ

This UltraBook is powered by Intel’s Core i7 processor and Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 650M
by Constantin Murariu, August 30th, 2012
New Dam in Western Thailand Threatens Tiger Conservation

New Dam in Western Thailand Threatens Tiger Conservation

by Laura Sinpetru, August 30th, 2012
This construction project will flood significant areas of these animals' hunting ground
 

IFA 2012: Hands-On with Sony BRAVIA 84-Inch 4K LED TV

The image quality is so high that one gets the urge to feel for the objects shown
by Sebastian Pop, August 30th, 2012
 

Samsung Intros Powerful Series 5 and 7 Convertible Slate PCs

These are Transformer-looking devices, but only the Series 7 can be called a PC
by Constantin Murariu, August 30th, 2012
 

Descent|OS 3 Is Now Based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

The distro is available only for 32-bit architectures!
by Marius Nestor, August 30th, 2012
IFA 2012: ASUS Taichi Unique Dual-Display Notebook Hands-On

IFA 2012: ASUS Taichi Unique Dual-Display Notebook Hands-On

by Sebastian Pop, August 30th, 2012
It has a second screen on the lid of the notebook, back-to-back with the normal one
 

Shuttle Exhausts Formed Arctic Noctilucent Clouds

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation
by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
Suomi Sees Aerosol Pollution from Wildfires

Suomi Sees Aerosol Pollution from Wildfires

by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
Numerous fires currently rage through Russia and Africa
 

IFA 2012: Samsung Galaxy Camera Hands-On

It is a merger between the Galaxy S smartphone and a high-end camera
by Sebastian Pop, August 30th, 2012
 

CGI Montage Shows Neptune and Triton

The rendition features a lot of details, its creators say
by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
 

RBSP Probes Launch to Study the Van Allen Radiation Belts

The spacecraft were delivered to orbit without incident
by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
Leaked HTC Tablet Looks Exactly Like Apple’s iMac

Leaked HTC Tablet Looks Exactly Like Apple’s iMac

by Filip Truta, August 30th, 2012
In the meantime, HTC says it plans to continue patent war with Apple
 

IBM Launches 5.5 GHz CPU with 48 MB L3 Cache and 20 Billion Transistors

The ‘monster’ consumes 1800 watts and measures almost 10 square centimeters
by Constantin Murariu, August 30th, 2012
 

Hurricane Isaac Forces Mississippi River to Flow Backwards

The event could only be observed for about 24 hours, experts say
by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
 

Stingray Attacks Baby Who Leans In a Bit Too Close - Video

Other people might be laughing, but the small boy definitely isn't
by Laura Sinpetru, August 30th, 2012
Charlie Sheen Signs $100+ Million (€80 Million) “Anger Management” Deal

Charlie Sheen Signs $100+ Million (€80 Million) “Anger Management” Deal

by Elena Gorgan, August 30th, 2012
After impressive debut, star is on board for another 90 episodes
 

Japan: 3DS LL and New Super Mario Bros. 2 Lead

The PlayStation Vita has managed to beat the older PSP
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 30th, 2012
Several Zune Music Features Are Getting the Axe, as Xbox Music Looms
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Several Zune Music Features Are Getting the Axe, as Xbox Music Looms

Zune is slowly being killed off, replaced by Microsoft's star brand Xbox
by Lucian Parfeni, August 30th, 2012
 

Curiosity Starts Driving Towards Glenelg

The rover behaves within expected parameters, experts say
by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
 

Watch: Koala Swims Over to Humans, Wants to Ride in Their Canoe

The animal put aside its natural shyness and made some new friends
by Laura Sinpetru, August 30th, 2012
Snooki’s Baby Photos Spark Fierce Bidding War

Snooki’s Baby Photos Spark Fierce Bidding War

by Elena Gorgan, August 30th, 2012
Celebrity magazines are set on landing exclusives of reality star’s newborn son
 

SONY Intros the Powerful VAIO Duo 11 Convertible Slider Tablet

One of the most powerful tablets, powered by Intel Ivy Bridge and Windows 8
by Constantin Murariu, August 30th, 2012
Madonna Defends Use of Fake Guns in Concert: They’re Just Metaphors

Madonna Defends Use of Fake Guns in Concert: They’re Just Metaphors

by Elena Gorgan, August 30th, 2012
Ahead of US leg of tour, she explains decision to keep controversial props in her routine
 

Millions of Dusty Black Holes Identified by NASA Telescope

The results of its massive cosmic survey were just released
by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
 

Scotland Announces New Investments in Wave and Tidal Power

A total of ₤7.9 will go in finding ways to better harvest these energy sources
by Laura Sinpetru, August 30th, 2012
 

Orion Successfully Completes Another Parachute Test

The flight assessed the maximum pressure the parachutes will experience
by Tudor Vieru, August 30th, 2012
Ukrainian Civil Society and Government Website Hacked, OpUkraine

Ukrainian Civil Society and Government Website Hacked, OpUkraine

by Eduard Kovacs, August 30th, 2012
Usernames and passwords leaked by Anonymous hacktivists
 

Rumor Mill: OnLive Founder Was Source of Company’s Problems

Perlman had an unhealthy rivalry with Gaikai and mistreated personnel
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 30th, 2012
 

HP Announces ENVY x2 Tablet/Netbook Hybrid

The new system comes with a high-quality screen featuring a rather mediocre resolution
by Constantin Murariu, August 30th, 2012