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Danes Fail to Win EU Majority for GM Crop Ban Rules

Increased cultivation of genetically modified (GM) crops in Europe remained a distant prospect on Friday, after governments failed to agree a plan to let them decide individually whether to grow or ban GM plants.

Scientists Warn EPA on Monsanto Corn Rootworm

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A group of plant scientists is warning federal regulators that action is needed to mitigate a growing problem with biotech corn that is losing its resistance to plant-damaging pests.
Will Google Nexus tablet be a Kindle Fire killer?

Google Nexus Tablet Release Date: Kindle Fire Killer Coming in May?

Google talks are focusing more on a new tablet that the search engine specialist is releasing with partnership with Asus. This new tablet, which is rumored to be a “Kindle Fire Killer” as it will have the same price tag and screen size as Amazon’s offering, is expected to hit U.S. stores in May.
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$50 HTC EVO 3D or Free Samsung Nexus S on Sprint Until March 10

Sprint is offering two devices on discount through Saturday, March 10. The HTC Evo 3D and Samsung Nexus S are being sold in an online only sale for $50 and free, respectively, but only for a new line of service. No upgrades. This makes it harder to try out the phones before you buy them, but if you were thinking of grabbing the Evo 3D or Nexus S, this is a good time to do it. Compared to the other carriers, Sprint is the only one to still offer unlimited data plans. Of course, if you are plannin...
NCAA March Madness Live

NCAA March Madness Live App for iPhone: Top 5 Free Sports Apps for Your Brackets

March Madness will descend upon college basketball fans around the world as the NCAA Division I men's national tournament is at hand. In 2011, the games were free to watch online, but the NCAA official March Madness Live app now offers access to those same games for $4. Audio for all the games is free, but not for the videos. It's a good deal if you can't stand to miss all the action. There are five other apps we have for you if you're a sports junkie.
Samsung Galaxy Beam: First Impressions (Photos)

Samsung Galaxy Beam: First Impressions (Photos)

Samsung has always come up with brilliant featured devices in the Android Smartphone Market. Probably the latest Galaxy Note has been an outstanding Smartphone with an amazing full HD display and the S Pen functionality. Recently Samsung has unveiled its latest Android based Smartphone Samsung Galaxy Beam.
Galaxy S2

Galaxy S2 to Get ICS Update on March 10: A Threat to iPhone 4S?

Samsung won the award for the Best Manufacturer of the Year and Samsung Galaxy S2 was recognized as the Best Smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2012. According to CNET, Samsung notched incredible sales of twenty million units of Galaxy S2 smartphones. Galaxy S2 is the world's thinnest smartphone that delivers superb performance. And it's going to get even better as it will get a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) OS on March 10.
Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade to iOS 5.1

iOS 5.1 - Top 8 Reasons to Upgrade

On Wednesday, Apple unveiled its new iPad at a press event in San Francisco. At the same event, Apple announced that iOS 5.1 is available for download. Apple has always succeeded in delighting its fans by bringing innovative features in its latest software. What about iOS 5.1?
Apple’s New iPad Or iPad 2: Too Many Problems With Latest Tablet; Should You Stick To The Old One?

New iPad: Can the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Outrun the New iPad?

Samsung's Galaxy Tab 8.9 and the new Apple iPad both will run on AT&T's 4G LTE network starting March 16, so can the Galaxy Tab finally outrun its longtime nemesis? Samsung and Apple have been battling for consumers' dollars and fighting in court during the two-year-old tablet war, and Samsung has even taken to putting out different tablet sizes nearly every other month. There's a 7-inch, 7.7-inch (Verizon LTE version), the 8.9, a 10-inch and now the Galaxy Note Tab 10-inch. Not to m...
OnLive Desktop

Microsoft Locks Horns with OnLive over Windows 7 for iPad

OnLive’s recently launched Windows based apps for iPad and Android tablets are being downloaded like something “revolutionary”. But Microsoft has locked horns with OnLive over violation of its virtual licensing agreement.
When Will 'Skyrim' DLC Come Out? Patch Notes Players Should Know About Before The Release [VIDEO, FULL LIST]

‘Skyrim’, ‘Portal 2’ Receive Hottest Spotlights at 2012 GDC Awards

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 was a great day for tech lovers. No tech enthusiast is unaware of the new iPad that was unveiled by Apple in Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco. Apart from the new iPad, something big also happened in San Francisco – the Game Developer Conference played host to presentation of the Game Developers Choice Awards, where Skyrim and Portal 2 grabbed the hottest spotlights.
Apple iPhoto

Apple Quietly Ignores Google Maps in iPhoto: Why?

After Mac OS X, Apple released its iPhoto app on iOS platform on Wednesday – the debut day of third generation iPad. This app has raised eyebrows of Apple watchers as it seems the tech giant is trying to break off with Google Maps.
Joseph Kony, LRA leader

Kony 2012: Why and How a 30-Minutes Documentary Video on Ugandan Warlord Went Viral

Many of you might have already heard, read, or seen that 30 minutes video about Kony 2012. It is a campaign to make Joseph Kony, leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), a famous man in hopes that governments around the world will take notice and do something about the crisis that has been going on in Uganda for over 26 years under Kony’s regime.
NOAA handout image shows the Sun's activity on March 8, 2012.

Solar Storm Has Minor Impact on Earth

A solar storm that shook the Earth's magnetic field on Thursday spared satellite and power systems as it delivered a glancing blow, although it could still intensify until early Friday, space weather experts said.
A doctor works at the organ transplant operation theatre at Mansoura University hospital, 210 km (130 miles) north of Cairo, December 24, 2009.

Immune System Tricked to Accept Donor Organs: Study

Scientists have found a way to trick the immune system into accepting organs from a mismatched, unrelated organ donor, a finding that could help patients avoid a lifetime of drugs to prevent rejection of the donated organ.
A protester wearing a Guy Fawkes mask, symbolic of the hacktivist group ''Anonymous'', takes part in a protest in central Brussels January 28, 2012.

'Anonymous' Hurt by Arrests But Hard to Kill

In turning one of its best-known hackers into an informant and breaking open the highest profile elements of the "Anonymous" movement, authorities have dealt a serious blow to a group they found a growing irritant.
Joseph Kony

Campaign Against Ugandan Warlord Sweeps Internet

A video calling for the arrest of Joseph Kony, the fugitive leader of the Lord's Resistance Army militia group in Uganda, swept across the Internet this week, attracting a wave of support on Twitter and Facebook along with a skeptical backlash against a little-known team of filmmakers based in San Diego.
The new iPad Release Review

The New iPad: 5 Reasons for Not Liking the New Tablet

The big question being asked by everyone is - should they buy the New iPad, or should they just simply keep going with the iPad 2 since the device is still the number one selling tablet? We have evaluated the New iPad and have come to the conclusion that this device is not worth picking up for five main reasons, reasons we have discussed below.
iOS 5.1 released

iOS 5.1: Top 5 Features Explained

iOS 5.1 is the latest version of iOS for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. However, it is not a major upgrade so for those hoping to see a lot flashy things, keep your hopes on the down low. Still, even though being a small update, the new version of iOS, which will makes its debut on the New iPad, will come with a few cool features we found to be worth mentioning.
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Accused Irish LulzSec Hacker Worked in Security

One of the people accused by authorities of being at the core of Lulz Security, perhaps the most feared hacking group on the planet, led a nonprofit group in Galway, Ireland, dedicated to making websites more secure.
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New iPad: 5 Reasons Why You Should Dump Your iPad 2 (PHOTOS)

The tech giant Apple unveiled its latest iPad - named New iPad - on Wednesday. The new tablet will hit the U.S. market on March 16 with the same sticker price as its predecessor, iPad 2. The media has heralded the new Apple tablet as a stunning device, one that will help the tech giant consolidate its lead over its rivals.
New iPad

New iPad Launched: One Tablet to Rule Them All?

On Wednesday, Apple unveiled for the first time, the new iPad, a device that it hopes will help maintain the company’s hold on the tablet market for the foreseeable future. Not a revolutionary tablet according to Apple, but what it brings will make iPad lovers everywhere extremely happy for a long time to come.
Apple TV

New 1080p Apple TV Set Top Box Will Redefine Home Entertainment

The new iPad was the star of the Apple show on Wednesday, but something was also there wrestling to get some attention from the crowd that had gathered to see the new super tablet unveil. It is Apple TV, which is expected to go on sale later this year for only $99, or the same price as the previous version.
Sim City Game

Sim City to Stage Comeback after 10 year Hiatus

Does anyone remember Sim City? Probably not. Those who might be throwing away hours at games like CityVille, most likely never knew that back in 1989, SimCity was the first game of its kind, and dominated for years. The last title in franchise came out in 2003, but after what seems like forever, Electronic Arts is ready to have SimCity stage a comeback to get some of that social networking gaming pie.
Visitors try out game software maker Konami Corp's new "UFC Undisputed 2010" at Tokyo Game Show in Chiba, east of Tokyo

Konami Joins Zynga's New Games Service

Japan's Konami Corp (9766.T) and two other game makers have joined Zynga's new gaming network, potentially drawing players to the fledgling service that Zynga hopes will reduce its dependence on Facebook.
Israeli President Shimon Peres (R) poses with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, in this handout photo released to Reuters by the Office of the President March 6, 2012.

Facebook Adds Women, Minority-Owned Banks for IPO

Facebook Inc added several women- and minority-owned investment banks to the roster of underwriters for its initial public offering, following in the footsteps of General Motors Co and Goldman Sachs Group Inc, which did the same during their own offerings.

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