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Mobile World
Android and iOS Gain Market Share in the US
Samsung remains the leading handset vendor, followed by LG
by Ionut Arghire, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Leaked Roadmap Unveils Windows Phone Tango and Apollo Timeline
Windows Phone to Gain 6.2% Market Share in 2012
Technology Blog
Lenovo Decides to Drop Netbooks Too
Not in the strictest sense, but the moniker probably won't show up anymore
by Sebastian Pop, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Intel Finally Launches Cedar Trail Platform: Meet the Atom N2600, N2800 & D2700 CPUs
Asus Transformer Prime Up for Pre-Order On Amazon Germany, Keyboard Dock Included
Music, Film & TV Blog
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DJ Earworm Introduces 'United State of Pop 2011'
Annual mashup is here, sums up the year just perfectly
by Elena Gorgan, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Billboard Names Best Songs of 2011
Lady Gaga Is Most Overrated Artist of 2011
Technology Blog
Qbo Robots Flirt, Makes Us Wonder What the World Is Coming To
At least there are hints that they can recognize themselves in a mirror
by Sebastian Pop, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Hajime Research Creates a 13-foot Robot (3.96 Meters)
These Robots Cook Sandwiches and Popcorn
Tablets
BungBungame Launches AMD Fusion Business Tablet
It appears that standard slates don't have what it takes for clients' application software
by Sebastian Pop, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
[UPDATE]AMD Not Competing with Intel Anymore, Goes Mobile
Asus Transformer Prime Up for Pre-Order On Amazon Germany, Keyboard Dock Included
Stuxnet, Duqu and Others Created with ‘Tilded’ Platform by the Same Team
by Eduard Kovacs, December 30th, 2011
Kaspersky experts reveal the evolution of Stuxnet and Duqu drivers
Security
Rumours about mobile phones
Nokia Lumia 710 to Land at Verizon in April
The handset will not sport LTE connectivity when released
by Ionut Arghire, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Nokia Drive Is Reportedly Receiving Updates
Nokia Lumia 800 Arrives in Sweden, Lumia 710 in the Netherlands
PC Games
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PC Gaming Will Become More Important in 2012, Analyst Believes
The lack of new consoles will force gamers to buy powerful PCs
by Andrei Dobra, December 30th, 2011
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Super Hero Squad Online Shows How a Marvel MMO Can Succeed
Uncharted: Golden Abyss Shows Sony’s Commitment to PS Vita
Mobile OS
CyanogenMod 7 Official Build for Samsung Epic 4G Now Available for Download
This build does not include Samsung's TouchWiz UI
by Cosmin Vasile, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Sprint to Launch the White Epic 4G Touch on January 8th
White Samsung Epic 4G Touch Heading to Sprint
Technology Blog
Ed Hardy Fans Now Get Ed Hardy Headphones
This is one of those cases where beauty is definitely in the eye of the beholder
by Sebastian Pop, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
ASUS Also Launches HS-W1 Wireless USB Headset
Sennheiser Wireless Headphones Don't Care About Your Finances
Technology Blog
Sharkoon USB 3.0 Internal Adapter Is Small But Useful
Will convert a standard 2-port USB 3.0 front-panel header into two type-A ports
by Sebastian Pop, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
ASUS Reveals New USB Wireless Speaker
Sharkoon Reveals Three Extra Case I/O Front Panels
Historic British Town Will Be Invaded by QR Codes as Part of Wikipedia Experiment
by Lucian Parfeni, December 30th, 2011
Making it easier to find out more information about places on the spot
Internet Life
Mobile World
LG Android Smartphone with Intel’s Medfield SoC at CES
This might be the first commercially available handset powered by Intel
by Ionut Arghire, December 30th, 2011
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Intel Shows Off Android Prototype with Medfield Chip
Sprint to Release LTE Handsets in Second Half of 2012
Technology & Gadgets
Scientists Make Circuits Out of Cotton, Fabric Transistors Are Real
Cotton yarns can be used for basic computer circuits without losing flexibility
by Sebastian Pop, December 30th, 2011
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FXI Cotton Candy Is a Flash Drive-Sized Computer
PC Pantaloons Approach, or Not, Thanks to Cotton Transistors
Google News
Google Is Testing a Subscribe to Newsletter Ad Unit
To make it easier to fill yur inbox with useful information
by Lucian Parfeni, December 30th, 2011
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The New Gmail Is Here with a New Look, Streamlined Conversations, Better Search
Yahoo Mail Now Available in Arabic
Windows Software
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Softpedia Campaign December 2011: 50 Licenses for novaPDF Professional
Create professional PDF files from any printable document
by Ionut Ilascu, December 30th, 2011
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Softpedia Campaign December 2011: $10 for ArcSoft Perfect365 [Ended]
Softpedia Campaign December 2011: 20 Licenses for Tree Notes
Mobile World
CyanogenMod Now Supports LG Optimus 3D, Optimus Hub and Optimus Pro
Nightlies for the LG Optimus Black are once again available for download
by Cosmin Vasile, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Ice Cream Sandwich-Based CyanogenMod 9 Advancing Nicely
ICS-Based CyanogenMod 9 for Galaxy S Shaping Up Nicely
Verizon Talks 4G LTE Network Issues
by Ionut Arghire, December 30th, 2011
The carrier is committed to improve LTE network's reliability
Operators
Technology Blog
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Asus Transformer Prime Available from Amazon
Just a few units are listed so hurry up to get yours now
by Sorin Nita, December 30th, 2011
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Asus Intros N45J Mystic Edition Notebook Designed with Green Hornet Star, Jay Chou
Asus makes Official Intel Cedar Trail Powered Eee PC 1225C Netbook
Science Blog
Role of Brain's Glia Cells Finally Revealed
Scientists say the nerve cells are important for cognitive functions
by Tudor Vieru, December 30th, 2011
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New Drug Against Multiple Sclerosis Developed at Cambridge
Manipulating the Brain Can Improve Learning
Science Blog
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Radio Image Shows Amazing Kepler Supernova
This view provides insight into the object's massive radiation emissions
by Tudor Vieru, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Largest Black Holes Ever, Discovered in Distant Elliptical Galaxies
Spitzer Sees Stars in Orion's Sword
Travel & Transportation
London's New Low Emission Standards Are Bad for Business
Transport for London estimates that 10,000 vehicles can't comply with future standards
by Oana Grigoras, December 30th, 2011
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U.S. Military Boosts Green Technologies in Afghanistan
London Welcomes Back Fuel-Efficient Hybrid Buses
Music, Film & TV Blog
New Trailer for 'The Avengers' Is Epic
Russian trailer for Marvel's upcoming blockbuster includes lots of new footage
by Elena Gorgan, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
'Hunger Games' Is Most Anticipated Movie of 2012
'The Avengers' Will Be in 3D, Joss Whedon Confirms
Sirius XM Lynx Portable Satellite Radio Runs Android Underneath
by Sorin Nita, December 30th, 2011
Becomes Sirius' most advanced radio built to date
Audio
Robots & Drones
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Small Robot Builds Its Own Christmas Tree Out of Jealousy
Whether or not a remote control was involved, the Quadrocopter is something to behold
by Sebastian Pop, December 30th, 2011
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Hajime Research Creates a 13-foot Robot (3.96 Meters)
Netbooks Can Become Security Bots on Wheels
Celebrity News
Lady Gaga Steps Out with New Boyfriend Taylor Kinney
For the first time in her career, singer puts on PDA for the paps
by Elena Gorgan, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Russell Brand Photographed Without Wedding Ring
Lindsay Lohan Is Reformed, Won't Party on New Year's Eve
Health
Excessive DNA Winding May Lead to Schizophrenia
Scientists find such DNA material in critical brain cells
by Tudor Vieru, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Meditation Shuts Down Parts of the Brain
Genetics May Underlie Suicidal Tendencies
Google News
Google Fined €50,000, $64,670 in France over Search Suggestions
French courts don't seem to like Google Search very much
by Lucian Parfeni, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Max Mosley Plans to Sue Google to Remove Nazi-Themed 'Party' Search Results
Google Product Listing Ads Now Available in the UK, Soon in Germany and France
Motherboards
Gigabyte Motherboard Sets CPU Overclocking Record with F7 BIOS
F7 BIOS helps HiCookie score big with a supposedly faulty motherboard
by Sebastian Pop, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Intel's Only Motherboard with Thunderbolt Is DZ77RE
Intel Server Motherboard Holds 8-Core CPUs and 1TB RAM
Russell Brand Photographed Without Wedding Ring
by Elena Gorgan, December 30th, 2011
Divorce rumors receive new boost: Russell and Katy Perry are over
Celebrity News
Green/Eco Blog
Black Silicon to Revolutionize Solar Industry
Black silicon technology will be exploited to make the solar-powered systems profitable
by Oana Grigoras, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Best Eco-Friendly Houses Made from Recycled Tires
U.S. Military Boosts Green Technologies in Afghanistan
Spam Reports
Your Smartphone from Amazon Has Shipped, Malware-Spreading Spam
Did you receive notice that you've purchased a high-end device from Amazon?
by Eduard Kovacs, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Hacktivism to Evolve and Spam to Be Legalized in 2012
New York Times Spams 8 Million People and Then Points the Finger at Hackers
Laptops
Asus Intros N45J Mystic Edition Notebook Designed with Green Hornet Star, Jay Chou
The second collaboration between Asus and Jay Chou
by Sorin Nita, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Asus makes Official Intel Cedar Trail Powered Eee PC 1225C Netbook
Asus Transformer Prime Up for Pre-Order at GameStop, Arrives in Jan 6 2012
Music, Film & TV Blog
From the Vaults: She's Too Good for Everyone Video
BreakOrginals clip will most certainly put a smile on your face
by Elena Gorgan, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
From the Vaults: The Day Billy Idol Turned Rapper
From the Vaults: How Reality Shows Are Not 'Reality'
Security
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Anonymous to Australian Government: Adopt Bill of Human Rights, Immediately
Another awareness raising campaign launched by the hackers
by Eduard Kovacs, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
OpFreePalestine: Columbia Government Sites Hacked for Buying Guns from Israel
Anonymous, TeaMp0isoN and Other Hacktivists Unite in Op Free Palestine
UK Defense Ministry Looking to MW3 and Battlefield 3 to Replace Virtual Training Module
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 30th, 2011
Replacement system needs to have a focus on realism
Games
Nature
Mariana Trench Sectors Connected by Underwater Bridges
Investigators had no idea such structures were so common
by Tudor Vieru, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Life Originated Above Serpentinite Rocks in the Ocean
Antarctica Reveals String of Underwater Volcanoes
Mobile OS
Official Ice Cream Sandwich RUU for HTC Sensation Leaks
Android 4.0.1 RUU for HTC Sensation XE is available as well
by Cosmin Vasile, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Sprint to Roll Out Ice Cream Sandwich for HTC EVO 3D and EVO Design 4G in Early 2012
Samsung Rolls Out Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread for Galaxy S II
Television
Giuliana Rancic Returns to Work 2 Weeks After Mastectomy
Television personality says doctors have given her the green light to come back
by Elena Gorgan, December 30th, 2011
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Giuliana Rancic Announces Decision to Have Double Mastectomy
Giuliana and Bill Rancic Talk Breast Cancer Announcement
Travel & Transportation
Falafel Stands to Help Power Greener Cars
Two Israeli scientists claim they can obtain affordable bio-diesel from all kinds of oil
by Oana Grigoras, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
U.S. Military Boosts Green Technologies in Afghanistan
How to Reuse and Recycle Holiday Waste
Technology Blog
Lenovo Teases Cedar Trail Packing Ideapad S110 Netbook, Calls It a Mini-Notebook
To arrive at CES 2012 with an Intel Atom N2600 CPU
by Sorin Nita, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Lenovo IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook Arrives in Stock at Newegg
Lenovo Expects to Ship 300,000 U300 Ultrabooks in Q4 2011
Free $100 Shell Gas Cards Offered in Facebook Scam
by Eduard Kovacs, December 30th, 2011
Protect your assets by not providing sensitive information to crooks
Security Blog
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Linux software reviews
Shank Review
An amazing game that nobody would have thought it would ever arrive on Linux
by Silviu Stahie, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Gish 1.6.1 Review
Voxatron 0.1.6 Alpha Review
Science Blog
See One of Titan's Beautiful Seas
The Saturnine moon is not that different from Earth
by Tudor Vieru, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Enceladus Shine Bright in New Cassini Images
NASA Spacecraft Send Christmas Gifts Back Home
Energy
Mexico City to Open Large Biogas Plant
A new biogas plant could turn garbage into a sustainable source of power in Mexico City
by Oana Grigoras, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Jaguar Uses Avatar-Like Effects to Cut Down Waste
Mexico City Closes Largest Open Dump and Sells Trash
Games
Features and Services Are More Important to Consoles Than Exclusive Games, Analyst Says
TV on Demand and other such features are even better than exclusives
by Andrei Dobra, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Twisted Metal for PS3 Comes with Free Twisted Metal Black Digital Copy
Vita Drops Behind 3DS, PSP, Wii and PS3 in Japan
Security
Microsoft Resolves Four Vulnerabilities in .NET Framework with Out-of-Band Update
The issue could allow for elevation of privilege if a specific web request was sent
by Ionut Arghire, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Windows 8 Picture Password Security Optimization Tips
Microsoft Kicks Off Cloud Fundamentals Video Series
Hacktivism to Evolve and Spam to Be Legalized in 2012
by Eduard Kovacs, December 30th, 2011
Embedded hardware will become the promised land for sophisticated hackers
Security
Space
Extremely Large Telescope's Construction to Begin Next Year
ESO officials have already approved the spending plan for 2012
by Tudor Vieru, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Our Black Hole Will Soon Display Cosmic Fireworks Show
World's Largest Telescope Now One Step Closer to Reality
Games
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Sells Under 320,000 Copies in Japanese Debut
Game performs worse than all other Wii based entries in the series
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Super Mario Bros. for 3DS Ambassadors Gets Updated Next Week
Analysts: 3DS Needs Mario and Pokemon to Continue Momentum
Technology Blog
Intel Clover Trail-W Tablets Set for Late 2012, Succeed Medfield
Report says that Medfield's successors will arrive sooner rather than later
by Sebastian Pop, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
ASUS Acts Like It Doesn't Mind Not Being Part of WOA Project
NVIDIA Set for Windows on ARM (WOA) Preeminence
iPad
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iPad 3 Rumors Were False - No Plans for iWorld Launch
Apple will be a no-show at 2012’s trade shows, according to people with Apple connects
by Filip Truta, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
60beat GamePad for Turns iPads into Full-Fledged Consoles
20 Hours of Battery Life for iPad 3 Hardly Seems Credible
Tablets
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Acer’s A700 Tablet Detailed: Quad-Core Tegra 3 SoC and 1920x1200 Screen
Debuts at CES, while market availability is scheduled for March 2012
by Sorin Nita, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Acer Iconia Tab A200 Goes On Sale in the UK for £299 (€358)
Acer Iconia Tab A200 Availability Scheduled for February 2012 in Russia
Calculate Linux 11.12 Has Linux Kernel 3.1.6
by Marius Nestor, December 30th, 2011
The Calculate Media Center edition has been added!
Linux Distributions
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Home & Garden
Best Eco-Friendly Houses Made from Recycled Tires
Architects create fabulous houses with a minimal environmental impact, using old rubber
by Oana Grigoras, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
How to Reuse and Recycle Holiday Waste
Sprint and Verizon Recycle Old Cells for a Good Cause
Spam Reports
Open an Attachment and Get a Tax Refund from HRMC, Phishing Scam
Never trust an email that requests complete credit card information
by Eduard Kovacs, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Phishing Has Two Sisters: Vishing and Smishing
Microsoft Lottery Promises Millions in Spam Campaign
Technology Blog
Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Laptop Drops from $1,199 to $599 (926 vs 463 Euro)
Although temporary, the bargain may enable some people to end the year with a smile
by Sebastian Pop, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Lenovo IdeaPad U300s Ultrabook Arrives in Stock at Newegg
Lenovo Expects to Ship 300,000 U300 Ultrabooks in Q4 2011
Travel & Transportation
U.S. Military Boosts Green Technologies in Afghanistan
US Military operations are relying on biofuel usage and portable, solar-powered gadgets
by Oana Grigoras, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Chicken Fat Biofuel Keeps the US Navy Green
The US Navy Goes Green
Video
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AMD Radeon HD 7770 Video Card Is Stronger than People Thought
3DMark results are accompanied by some new revelations
by Sebastian Pop, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
AMD Trinity APU Specs Revealed in New Leaked Slides
Richard Huddy Leaves AMD to Work for Intel
Microsoft Releases Security Update for DoS Issue in ASP.NET
by Eduard Kovacs, December 30th, 2011
Other important vulnerabilities are also addressed in this release
Security Fixes and Improvements
Mobile OS
Motorola RAZR Tastes Software Update in Europe
Software version 651.73.30 is now rolling out to it over the air
by Ionut Arghire, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
New Motorola DROID 4 Photos Emerge
Ice Cream Sandwich Unofficially Available for DROID Bionic
Technology Blog
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Intel Core i7-3820 Is Based on an Entirely New Sandy Bridge-E Die
A more compact chip than the six-core Sandy Bridge-E
by Sorin Nita, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Intel Medfield Reference Tablet Spotted in the Wild
Intel Finally Launches Cedar Trail Platform: Meet the Atom N2600, N2800 & D2700 CPUs
Mobile Games
‘2XL MX Offroad’ Racing Game Now Available for Download in the Android Market
The full version of the game requires in-app purchase
by Cosmin Vasile, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
FIFA 2012 Now Available for Free for Xperia PLAY Owners
Samsung Galaxy S II Owners Get Free 'Need for Speed Hot Pursuit' Download
Games
Silicon Knights Losses Legal Battle with Epic Games Over Too Human and Unreal Engine 3
Company asks for damages from engine developer for Too Human failure
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Mors of the Night’s Watch and Red Priest Alester Are Main Game of Thrones Characters
Fenix Rising DLC Brings Five New Maps, Re-Up and Skins to Gears of War 3
Play Station
Twisted Metal for PS3 Comes with Free Twisted Metal Black Digital Copy
A bonus voucher will be included in the first production run of Twisted Metal PS3
by Andrei Dobra, December 30th, 2011
more on this topic
Sony Unveils 20 PlayStation 3 Exclusives for 2011
E3 2011 Preview: Sony
Sony Prepares Sliding VAIO Tablet for 2012, Say Reports
by Sorin Nita, December 30th, 2011
Two versions in the works: one with Windows 8 and one with Android 4.0
Tablets
Mobile World
Verizon Galaxy Nexus Only $230 (180 EUR) at Wirefly
The deal requires customers to commit to a new two-year agreement
by Cosmin Vasile, December 30th, 2011
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Galaxy Nexus at Verizon on December 8th with 16GB Storage
Galaxy Nexus on Pre-Order at Verizon Starting November 29th
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