Monthly Archives: October 2014

Motorola is now officially part of Lenovo

Motorola is now officially part of Lenovo Motorola has announced that it is now officially under control of Lenovo, closing the deal that was announced at the beginning of the year. Lenovo isn’t a well-known brand when it comes to … Continue reading

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Czech secret service sees ‘extremely high’ number of Russian spies

Czech secret service sees ‘extremely high’ number of Russian spies Russia deployed an “extremely high” number of intelligence officers at its Czech embassy last year, the NATO member country’s secret service said in an annual report released on Monday. The … Continue reading

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3D Realms returns with 32-game Anthology release

3D Realms returns with 32-game Anthology release Once-defunct publisher 3D Realms has re-opened its doors, releasing a 32-game compilation and promising a slate of upcoming releases from a newly-assembled staff. The 3D Realms Anthology, available for $19.99 from the publisher’s … Continue reading

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Mighty No. 9 will feature English voice acting thanks to vote

Mighty No. 9 will feature English voice acting thanks to vote Mighty No. 9, Comcept’s spirtual successor to the Mega Man series, will feature English voice acting according to an update on the game’s Kickstarter page. A vote which drew … Continue reading

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North Korean dictator Kim Il-sung thought transfusions of blood from youths live 100yr

North Korean revolutionary leader Kim Il-sung would take blood transfusions from men and women in their 20s and spend hours watching children playing in a bid to live to 100, his former doctor said. The efforts by the Democratic People’s … Continue reading

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GOG Responds to Controversial Ultraviolent Killing Game, “Hatred

upcoming PC game that lets you play the role of a mass murderer, has caused quite a stir since its beyond brutal gameplay trailer was released this week. Following the trailer’s debut, the studio told GameSpot that it would like … Continue reading

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CDC chief admits he should have done more to contain first U.S. Ebola case

CDC chief admits he should have done more to contain first U.S. Ebola case When President George W. Bush was a couple of days “late” — or so his political opponents said — in ordering the Federal Emergency Management Agency … Continue reading

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Lovely grub: are insects the future of food?

Emily Anthes braves locusts, beetles, mealworms and more as she asks whether eating insects is the answer to feeding ever more humans and livestock. At first my meal seems familiar, like countless other dishes I’ve eaten at Asian restaurants. A … Continue reading

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Resident Evil is getting its own TV series

If you love Zombies, but find The Walking Dead’s narrative a little too serious, pay attention: a campier option is coming soon. Constantin Film, the production group behind the Resident Evil movies has announced that the franchise is being adapted … Continue reading

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Ferrari’s New President Will Call it Quits in 2018

Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne has certainly made name for himself over the past several years. He took the helm of Fiat SpA back in 2004 and since then he’s managed to triple the Italian automaker’s revenue and operating profit. He’s … Continue reading

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