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Linus Torvalds Announces Linux Kernel 4.6 RC2, Things Remain "Fairly Normal"

Linux 4.6-rc2 is now available for public testing

Recent Verizon Data Breach Was Preceded by Another Screw-Up

Researcher regrets staying silent about the incident

Copyright Watchdog Wants to Lock Browsers for Online Pirates

Rightscorp is trying to convince ISPs to cooperate on a browser-based ransomware if you download pirated material

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • 15:13 GMT

Final Fantasy XV Frame Rate Will Improve Before Launch, Resolution Is Dynamic

The team will not update the Platinum Demo

Apple Expects FBI’s iPhone Hack to Leak

The company wants to patch it quickly when this happens

Subway Surfers for Windows Phone, Android, iOS Adds World Tour to Madagascar

Unlock Aina, a new character to add to your Subway crew

ubuntuBSD 15.10 Beta 3 Released, Brings Support for Virtual Text Consoles

ubuntuBSD 15.10 to be released later in 2016

  • By Marius Nestor
  • April 2nd, 2016
  • Linux

Latest Manjaro Linux 15.12 Update Brings Linux Kernel 4.5 and KDE Plasma 5.6.1

Also includes Qt 5.6, Octopi 0.8.1, and many kernel updates

BlackBerry 10.3.3 Update Delayed to Mid-June, PRIV Receiving Marshmallow in May

The BlackBerry update was scheduled to arrive in March

Debian GNU/Linux 8.4 "Jessie" and 7.10 "Wheezy" Officially Released

Installation media and Live DVDs are yet to be released

Oppo Find 9 Flagship with 5.5-Inch FHD Display, 4GB RAM, 12MP Camera Leaks

Powered by an octa-core CPU and packing a 16MP front camera

Xiaomi Mi5 Review - The Snapdragon

Answering a key question: is this the poor man's Galaxy S7?

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge Receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow at Verizon

The update should be available this weekend

Huawei Announces 2015 Fiscal Year Results, Mobile Division Thrives

30% of smartphones shipped are mid-range and premium

Despite Underperforming PRIV Sales BlackBerry Won’t Exit Smartphone Business Yet

The company’s CEO promised another Android handset

Around 1 Million PCs Installed Windows 10 Each Day Last Month

Windows 10 adoption running at full speed these days

Microsoft Still Considering Interactive Live Tiles for Windows 10 PC and Mobile

There’s still no promise they are going to be released

Windows 10 PC and Mobile to Get “Chaseable” Live Tiles

Microsoft announces new improvements for live tiles

Anonymous Attacks Angolan Government in Response to the Jailing of 17 Activists

Group starts DDoS attacks against Angolan government

  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • April 1st, 2016
  • Games

GTA Online Adds Tornado Custom on April 5, Special Week Revealed

Gamers also get more maps for the Sumo mode

  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • April 1st, 2016
  • Games

Microsoft: Quantum Break Can Be a Major Hit Based on Pre-Orders

The game is the biggest remedy has ever created

April Fools' Day: Google Removes "Mic Drop" Button from Gmail After Backlash

Some users pushed button accidentally, lost potential jobs

This Is the FBI's Official Position on Ransomware

The FBI does not advise companies to pay ransom

After Joe Belfiore, Microsoft’s Gabe Aul Takes Extended Leave to Be an Aviator

He wants to follow his dream to “fly with the birds”

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • April 1st, 2016

Halo 5: Guardians Adds Warzone Turbo Until April 4

The mode is designed to be fast and chaotic

 

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