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Linux Distributions
Simplicity Linux 15.4 Beta Is Now Based on LXPup, Includes the Latest Tor Browser
64/32-bit Desktop and Netbook editions available now
by Marius Nestor, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Mozilla Thunderbird 31.6.0 Is Now Available for Download, Thunderbird 38.0 Pushed to Beta Channel
VirtualBox 5.0 Will Bring Disk Image Encryption, Paravirtualization Support for Linux and Windows Guests
Gamer Diary
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Pillars of Eternity Diary - Classes, Races, Backgrounds and Stats
The character creation can easily occupy an hour
by Andrei Dumitrescu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
April Fools: Dragon Age Inquisition Gets Zither, the Virtuoso Multiplayer Character
SteamWorld Heist Gets First Good Look at Its Strategic Gameplay - Video
Security
Compromised WordPress Sites Lead to Drive-By Attack on Pirate Bay Clone
Nuclear EK leverages Flash flaw against outdated browsers
by Ionut Ilascu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Firefox 37 Fixes Critical Flaws, Adds OneCRL Certificate Revocation Mechanism
Most Victims Targeted by Volatile Cedar Group Are from Lebanon
Mobile World
Microsoft Lumia RM-1141 Gets Certified, Release Seems Imminent
The smartphone may come with a 5-inch display
by Cosmin Vasile, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Launching Affordable Lumia RM-1141 Soon
Microsoft Lumia RM-1141 Appears Again, but Display Size Increases to 5-Inch
Mobile World
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Xiaomi Mi4 Running Windows 10 for Phones Technical Preview Caught on Video
The ROM promised by Microsoft is fully functional
by Cosmin Vasile, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Xiaomi Denies Partnership with Microsoft, Says It's an “Experimental Program”
Xiaomi Mi4 Running Windows Phone Caught on Camera - Screenshots
CyanogenMod 12 OS Update for OnePlus One Gets Delayed
by Cosmin Vasile, April 1st, 2015
Certification issues are to blame for postponing the update
Mobile OS
Linux
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VirtualBox 5.0 Will Bring Disk Image Encryption, Paravirtualization Support for Linux and Windows Guests
Beta 1 of Oracle VirtualBox 5.0 is now ready for testing
by Marius Nestor, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Arch Linux 2015.04.01 Is Now Available for Download
Latest CentOS 7 Update Brings Support for Intel Broadwell, AMD Hawaii, and Btrfs
Games
NugElope Is the One April Fools Game I Would Actually Play
A dating sim for Dragon Age universe creatures
by Andrei Dumitrescu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
April Fools: Dragon Age Inquisition Gets Zither, the Virtuoso Multiplayer Character
BioWare Makes Orbit Online Service Framework Open Source, Invites Community to Collaborate
Mobile Games
The Original Tomb Raider Unleashed on Google Play Store
The game was initially launched on iOS in late 2013
by Cosmin Vasile, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Dungeon Hunter 5 for Android, iOS Launched, Windows Phone Coming Later
Subway Surfers for Android and Windows Phone Adds World Tour to France
Game reviews
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Pillars of Eternity Review (PC)
A great world with interesting conversations and combat
by Andrei Dumitrescu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Ascendance DLC Review (Xbox One)
Bloodborne Review (PS4)
Mobile World
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April Fools: Meet HERE Kitty, Nokia's First Wearable Device
The premium model costs no less than $18,000
by Cosmin Vasile, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
HERE Maps for Android Now Available for All Compatible Smartphones
Nokia Updates HERE Maps with Android 5.0 Lollipop Support
Clouded Leopard Cubs Born at Zoo Miami in the US Are Totally Adorbs
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2015
The cubs were born towards the beginning of March to mother Serai and dad Rajasi, vets say they are perfectly healthy
Green
Play Station
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April Fools: PlayStation Flow Goggles and Tech Allow for Immersive Swimming - Video
Check out a video and a few screenshots with the gadget
by Andrei Dobra, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Driveclub Gets Free Motorstorm Buggy for April Fools
Download Bloodborne Patch 1.02 to Fix Lunarium Key Bug, Item Duping Glitch, More
Games
April Fools: Dragon Age Inquisition Gets Zither, the Virtuoso Multiplayer Character
A mage musician is coming to the game as a hoax
by Andrei Dobra, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Dragon Age: Inquisition Patch 7 Beta Signups Now Open
Dragon Age: Inquisition Jaws of Hakkon DLC Out on PS4, PS3 in May
Games
Battlefield 4 Reveals All Weapons Coming in Weapon Crate Update
Not all of them have the full textures required for launch
by Andrei Dumitrescu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Battlefield 4 Will Get Gun Master Mode, Weapon Balance, and More in May
Battlefield Hardline First Patch Changes Revealed, No Date Announced for Launch
Security
Fake Floyd Mayweather Facebook Page Lures with Millions of Dollars in Donations
Page has few posts, all enticing to like, share and comment
by Ionut Ilascu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Firefox 37 Fixes Critical Flaws, Adds OneCRL Certificate Revocation Mechanism
Most Victims Targeted by Volatile Cedar Group Are from Lebanon
Music, Film & TV Blog
Zayn Malik Tweeted as Naughty Boy to Release First Demo After Leaving One Direction
He was trying to appear as less of a bad guy to the fans
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Zayn Malik Already Has a Demo Out, “I Won’t Mind,” and One Directioners Are Furious
Zayn Malik Misled His One Direction Mates and the Fans, Is Already Working on Solo Album
Destiny's Bungie Bounty Returns with Focus on Guardian of Destiny
by Andrei Dumitrescu, April 1st, 2015
The battle takes place today on the PlayStation 4
Games
Green
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H&M Wants to Turn Old Socks and Shirts into Brand New Ones
The goal is to reduce waste by using the recovered fibers to make brand new clothes, the clothing giant explains
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Solar Power Makes for More Eco-Friendly British Bananas
Solar-Powered Plane Embarks on Historic Round-the-World Trip
PC Games
Ultra Rapid Fire Mode Returns to League of Legends, Brings Many Changes
Quite a few new elements have been added to the mode
by Andrei Dobra, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
League of Legends Gets New Ultra Rapid Fire Mode for April Fools 2015 to Slow Everything
Download Now League of Legends Patch 5.6 to Get New Buffs to Old Champions
Security
Free Southwest Airlines Tickets Promoted in Scam on Facebook
Facebook Event pages used to harvest personal information
by Ionut Ilascu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Firefox 37 Fixes Critical Flaws, Adds OneCRL Certificate Revocation Mechanism
Most Victims Targeted by Volatile Cedar Group Are from Lebanon
Music, Film & TV Blog
Don’t Call Dame Helen Mirren “Sexy” Because She Hates It - Video
Oscar-winner stops by The Today Show to promote new film
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Vin Diesel Confirms “Furious 8” on Jimmy Kimmel - Video
Dame Helen Mirren Wants to Be in “Fast & Furious 8”
Oddiverse
Teapot Racing Is an Actual Sport, Surprisingly Entertaining
In fact, it was over the past weekend that a teapot racing event was held in Wellington, New Zealand's capital city
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Man Turns over 12,000 Champagne Bottles into a Perfectly Cozy Home
Woman Believed Dead Opens Coffin, Starts Talking to Undertaker
Battlefield Hardline First Patch Changes Revealed, No Date Announced for Launch
by Andrei Dumitrescu, April 1st, 2015
A lot of weapon characteristics are being tweaked
Games
PC Games
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April Fools: Minecraft PC Gets Snapshot 15w14a to Promote Update 1.10 with Love
The special patch makes big changes in the name of love
by Andrei Dobra, April 1st, 2015
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Minecraft Gets Patch 1.15 on PS4, PS3, PS Vita, New Update on Xbox One & 360
Minecraft Gets Pattern Texture Pack DLC on All Consoles, Mass Effect 3 One on PS4
Security
Unsolicited Calls Earn UK-Based Company an £80,000 Fine
One household received 470 calls from the company
by Ionut Ilascu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Firefox 37 Fixes Critical Flaws, Adds OneCRL Certificate Revocation Mechanism
Most Victims Targeted by Volatile Cedar Group Are from Lebanon
Home & Living
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Hugh Hefner Built Secret Tunnels from the Playboy Mansion to the Homes of Famous Actors
Jack Nicholson, Kirk Douglas, Warren Beatty and James Caan could come and go as they pleased, without anyone knowing
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Donald Trump Quits Celebrity Apprentice to Run for US President
Seattle Millionaire Brayden Olson Is the Real-Life Christian Grey - Business Insider
Mobile World
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Crushed by iPhone 6 in GPU Performance Tests
The high-res display puts a toll on graphics performance
by Alexandra Arici, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Samsung Android 5.0 Lollipop Roadmap Leaks, Include Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3
Android 5.0 Lollipop Released in AOSP, OTA Update for Nexus 4 & 5 Arrives “in the Coming Weeks”
Games
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FIFA 15 Ultimate Team Highlights Bale and Welbeck Performances
Players have been in action for their countries this week
by Andrei Dumitrescu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Battlefield Hardline Still #1 in UK, Bloodborne Comes In Second
EA Sports: FIFA 15 Ultimate Team Coins Will Never Be Sold to the Public
Man Unhappy with His Bar Bill Calls 911 to Complain, No Joke
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2015
He was more unhappy when the police told him that his emergency calls could cost him a hefty fine and a year in jail
Oddiverse
Learn to know your body
Giuliana Rancic Talks Weight Problem: I Know That I’m Too Thin
E! correspondent feels bad that her weight distracts from her work, but there’s really nothing she can do about it
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Kathy Griffin Discusses Kelly Osbourne’s Fashion Police Exit, Shades Giuliana Rancic
E! Set Giuliana Rancic Up with Zendaya Coleman Racist Comment, Let Her Take the Fall
Security
Firefox 37 Fixes Critical Flaws, Adds OneCRL Certificate Revocation Mechanism
Use-after-free and memory corruption faults get repaired
by Ionut Ilascu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Trojan Laziok Used for Reconnaissance in the Energy Sector
MongoDB Servers Crashed by Flaw in Third-Party Library
PC Games
April Fools: World of Warcraft Gets Tinder for Followers, Hearthstone Gets Fake Patch
Fake features coming to Blizzard's games as a hoax
by Andrei Dobra, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
April Fools: Blizzard Adds Big Head Mode to HotS, Offers Real Space Ship for StarCraft 2
Starcraft 2: Legacy of the Void Closed Beta Is Now Live
Games
Analysts Claim MOBA Genre Is on the Rise, Will Overtake MMORPG in 2015
League of Legends and Dota 2 are the main players
by Radu Haulica, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
WWE 2K15 Video Showcases Path of the Warrior DLC Features
BioWare Makes Orbit Online Service Framework Open Source, Invites Community to Collaborate
Science Blog
CERN Scientists Discover the Force, Learn How to Harvest It
“Very impressive, this result is,” explained a spokesperson for the European Organization for Nuclear Research
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Geographic Tongue Is an Actual Medical Condition
New Cancer Drug Doesn't Work on Tumors, Can Treat Alzheimer's Instead
Avril Lavigne Opens Up on Her Health Issues in First Interview: I Thought I Was Dying
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2015
Singer was bedridden for 5 months, has Lyme disease
Celebrity News
PC Games
April Fools: Blizzard Adds Big Head Mode to HotS, Offers Real Space Ship for StarCraft 2
The studio shows its announcements and new features
by Andrei Dobra, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Diablo 3 Season 3 Legendary Items and New Conquests Revealed by Blizzard
Check Out All the New Cards from Hearthstone: Blackrock Mountain - Gallery
Linux
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elementary OS News: New Wallpapers Added and No True HiDPI Support in This Cycle
Some more news about the elementary OS project
by Silviu Stahie, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Ubuntu MATE Donates Money to Tilda and Plank Projects
Ubuntu 15.04 Switches to Linux Kernel 3.19.3
Games
Starcraft 2: Legacy of the Void Closed Beta Is Now Live
The Protoss are getting a new surprise unit, the Adept
by Radu Haulica, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Crowntakers and Wings! Remastered Edition Are Coming to iOS and Android
Civilization: Beyond Earth Hotfix Released to Eliminate Winter Update Bugs
Windows
Download the Unofficial Windows 10 Build 10049 ISOs
Perform a clean install with these build 10049 ISOs
by Bogdan Popa, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
President Obama Awards Medal of Honor to Windows 10 Guru Gabe Aul
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 Includes Feature to Lock Devices by Tapping the Navigation Bar
Gamer Diary
Battlefield Hardline Diary: Arresting Criminals Is Refreshing
The cops vs. criminals theme brings new features
by Andrei Dobra, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Battlefield Hardline Diary: Hotwire Is Fun for Almost Everyone
Battlefield Hardline Battlefest Kicks Off Today with Double XP, Giveaways, More
Whales Caught on Camera Plunging Out of the Ocean in Unison
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2015
The amazing scene played out in Hawaiian water, was captured on film by wildlife photographer Jon Cornforth
Science Blog
Stay fit
Olivia Wilde Opens Up on Her Post-Pregnancy Body: I Am a Mother and I Look like One
Actress covers Shape magazine, the April 2015 issue
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Incredibly Thin Tara Reid Sparks Health Concerns After New Round of Bikini Photos
Jessica Simpson Probably Got Very Drunk for This Red Carpet Appearance - Video
Mobile World
Samsung Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9 Are Top Performing Phones of Q1 2015, AnTuTu Says
The benchmarking service reveals a complete list of the most advanced phones we have seen in the first quarter
by Alexandra Arici, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Samsung Android 5.0 Lollipop Roadmap Leaks, Include Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3
Android 5.0 Lollipop Released in AOSP, OTA Update for Nexus 4 & 5 Arrives “in the Coming Weeks”
Games
Mortal Kombat X Will Let You Try Out DLC Characters in the Living Towers
You will be able to test out all the post-launch characters
by Radu Haulica, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
WWE 2K15 Video Showcases Path of the Warrior DLC Features
Bloodborne Diary - General Tips on How to Make the Game Seem Less Impossible
Social Networking Related
Twitter Wants to Place Ads Within Your Profile
You could soon see ads showing up in someone's stream
by Andreea Murgu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Twitter Rolls Out a New Tool Called Curator
Let's See What Happened to the Super App
Security
Most Victims Targeted by Volatile Cedar Group Are from Lebanon
Infections also seen in US, UK, Canada, Israel and Russia
by Ionut Ilascu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
“Explosive” Malware Used by Cyber-Espionage Group Working from Lebanon
Google Bans 192 Bad Extensions Affecting 14 Million Chrome Users
Geographic Tongue Is an Actual Medical Condition
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2015
No April Fools' trick here, this bizarre condition is just as real as the exploding head syndrome, albeit very rare
Science Blog
Linux
Ubuntu MATE Donates Money to Tilda and Plank Projects
The Ubuntu MATE developers are giving back to the community
by Silviu Stahie, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Ubuntu 15.04 Switches to Linux Kernel 3.19.3
Arch Linux 2015.04.01 Is Now Available for Download
Music, Film & TV Blog
First “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice” Trailer Out with “Mad Max: Fury Road”
Footage from Zack Snyder’s first Justice League movie will debut wide in theaters as of May 15, says report
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
“Suicide Squad” Adds Scott Eastwood in Mystery Role
First Photo of Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor in “Batman V. Superman” Is Here
Windows
President Obama Awards Medal of Honor to Windows 10 Guru Gabe Aul
Gabriel Aul is the head of the Windows Insider program
by Bogdan Popa, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 Includes Feature to Lock Devices by Tapping the Navigation Bar
Internet Explorer Has More than Double the Market Share of Google Chrome
Mobile World
Samsung Awards Free Galaxy S6 to Loyalists Still Using the Original Galaxy S
The promotion is only available in Samsung’s own South Korea
by Alexandra Arici, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Samsung Android 5.0 Lollipop Roadmap Leaks, Include Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3
Android 5.0 Lollipop Released in AOSP, OTA Update for Nexus 4 & 5 Arrives “in the Coming Weeks”
Linux
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Ubuntu 15.04 Switches to Linux Kernel 3.19.3
A new Linux kernel is now used in Ubuntu
by Silviu Stahie, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Arch Linux 2015.04.01 Is Now Available for Download
Debian Will Continue to Provide Support for the MIPS Architecture
Watch: NASA Showcases Super Cool Flying Saucer
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2015
The space vehicle, dubbed the Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator, is expected to one day help land crews on Mars
Science Blog
Social Networking Related
Facebook Keeps Tracks of All Its Visitors
A report shows that Facebook uses cookies for non-users also
by Andreea Murgu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Facebook Drops Scrapbook Tool for Parents
Phhhoto Is on a Wave, at More than 1 Million Users
Movies
Vin Diesel Confirms “Furious 8” on Jimmy Kimmel - Video
Kurt Russell will be back, play an even bigger part
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Dame Helen Mirren Wants to Be in “Fast & Furious 8”
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Is Bambi in Disney Live-Action “Movie” for SNL - Video
Columns
Bloodborne Diary - General Tips on How to Make the Game Seem Less Impossible
There are some core principles to combat, and you should be aware of them while you venture out into Yharnam
by Radu Haulica, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Bloodborne Diary - A Few Beginner Tips to Avoid Breaking Your Controller in Rage
Somebody Can Already Finish Bloodborne in 44 Minutes - Video
Sci Pry
56-Year-Old Uses His Thoughts Alone to Control High-Tech Bionic Hand
The man used his thoughts to command the bionic hand attached to his body to grad hold of a bottle and a credit card
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
New Cancer Drug Doesn't Work on Tumors, Can Treat Alzheimer's Instead
Dead Heart Resuscitated, Successfully Transplanted into 60-Year-Old Man
Linux
Debian Will Continue to Provide Support for the MIPS Architecture
The MIPS maintainers now have the hardware they need
by Silviu Stahie, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Admits It's Been Using a Modified Linux Kernel for Years
Opera 30 Web Browser Will Introduce a Real, Powerful Tab Cycler
Comedy Central Responds to Trevor Noah Backlash, Deems It “Unfair”
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2015
Jon Stewart replacement is an anti-Semite, sexist, racist
Television
Windows Phone
Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 Includes Feature to Lock Devices by Tapping the Navigation Bar
You can now lock and unlock phones without a physical button
by Bogdan Popa, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Releases MS-DOS Mobile Operating System for Lumia Phones
Microsoft Pulls Tetra Lockscreen App from Windows Phone Store
Laptops & Tablets
Google Now Allows Developers to Port Any Android App to Chrome OS
More Android apps headed to the Chrome Web Store
by Alexandra Arici, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Budget Android Tablets with 4K Video Coming Soon Thanks to Allwinner’s New 64-Bit Chip
ASUS’ First Android 5.0 Lollipop Tablet Has Arrived
Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer Has More than Double the Market Share of Google Chrome
Stats show that IE's market share stays strong these days
by Bogdan Popa, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Releases MS-DOS Mobile Operating System for Lumia Phones
Microsoft Releases the First Video Presentation of Spartan Browser
Nature
Tiny Fish Can Go an Impressive 5 Hours Without Breathing, Study Finds
The desert pupfish has evolved to go without oxygen for considerable periods of time to survive its harsh environment
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Super Cute Mushrooms Kind of, Sort of Resemble Tiny Humans
Seals Sometimes Attack and Kill Sharks, Even Feed on Them
Social Networking Related
Facebook Drops Scrapbook Tool for Parents
Facebook makes sharing baby photos easier
by Andreea Murgu, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Phhhoto Is on a Wave, at More than 1 Million Users
Facebook Adds a Subscribe Button for Events
These Three Windows Versions Are Still Ruling the Desktop World - Net Applications
by Bogdan Popa, April 1st, 2015
Windows 7 owns 58 percent of the PC market, NA says
Windows
Open Source Software
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GNOME SDK Is Out, Apps Could Soon Run on Distros Without Packaging
The GNOME developers are working on sandboxing apps
by Silviu Stahie, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Admits It's Been Using a Modified Linux Kernel for Years
Opera 30 Web Browser Will Introduce a Real, Powerful Tab Cycler
Technology & Gadgets
Surprise: OnePlus Unveils DR-1 Mini Drone for Only €19.99
OnePlus launches a game changer product that isn’t a phone
by Alexandra Arici, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
DJI Inspire 1 Drone Will Carry 4K Camera, Shows Up in Leaked Photographs
Zano, the Most Sophisticated Nano Aerial Drone, Now on Kickstarter – Video
Celebrity News
Russell Crowe Claims Michael Jackson Prank Called Him for Years
Becoming an A-lister with “Gladiator” was horrible for him
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Ryan Gosling Crashes Russell Crowe’s AACTA Speech and It’s Amazing - Video
Biggest Box Office Bombs of 2014
Laptops & Tablets
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Google Announces Low-Cost Chromebooks with Rockchip RK3289 for $149 and Up
Google has rolled out an entire host of Chrome OS laptops
by Alexandra Arici, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
This ASUS Notebook with Windows 8.1 Costs a Ridiculous $99, Really
Microsoft Prepping $149 Windows 10 Laptops, to Take On Google’s Chromebooks
Health
New Cancer Drug Doesn't Work on Tumors, Can Treat Alzheimer's Instead
In laboratory experiments, the new drug successfully restored memory in mice with a model of Alzheimer's
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Exploding Head Syndrome More Common than Assumed
High-Fat Foods Make the Brain Swell Up and Affect Memory, Study Finds
Twitter Rolls Out a New Tool Called Curator
by Andreea Murgu, April 1st, 2015
Twitter has released a new tool for media publishers
Social Networking Related
Linux
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Microsoft Admits It's Been Using a Modified Linux Kernel for Years
The Redmond company wants to contribute more to the kernel
by Silviu Stahie, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Opera 30 Web Browser Will Introduce a Real, Powerful Tab Cycler
Latest CentOS 7 Update Brings Support for Intel Broadwell, AMD Hawaii, and Btrfs
Music, Film & TV Blog
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“Mad Max: Fury Road” Trailer Is Furious, Violent, Beautiful - Video
George Miller returns to the franchise with a bang
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Tom Hardy Does Esquire for “Mad Max,” Admits He’s Difficult to Work With - Gallery
Tom Hardy Out of “Suicide Squad,” Jake Gyllenhaal Possible Replacement
Windows Phone
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Microsoft Releases MS-DOS Mobile Operating System for Lumia Phones
It's an April Fools' prank, but it still works
by Bogdan Popa, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Pulls Tetra Lockscreen App from Windows Phone Store
Windows 10 for Phones to Feature Adjustable Live Tile Transparency - Leaked Screenshot
Games
Neverwinter Is Now Live on Xbox One - Video
You can access Microsoft's console's first proper MMORPG with a Silver Xbox Live account until April 2
by Radu Haulica, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Launches Patch That Delivers Story Finale for the MMO
Halo Online Is Official, Could "Theoretically" Appear Outside of Russia, Dev Says
Music, Film & TV Blog
Legendary Singer Joni Mitchell Hospitalized After Being Found Unconscious at Home
She is now alert and in good spirits, statement says
by Elena Gorgan, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Zayn Malik Already Has a Demo Out, “I Won’t Mind,” and One Directioners Are Furious
Rapper Skeme Reveals He Wrote Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy,” Not Iggy - Video
An "Ubuntu Edge" Idea Is Needed
by Silviu Stahie, April 1st, 2015
Ubuntu Edge didn't happen, but the idea lives on
Editorials
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iPhone
Apple Might Use Selfies to Unlock Your Next-Gen iPhone
A new patent reveals the company is toying with the idea
by Alexandra Arici, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Apple Is Now the Copycat – Digione Claims iPhone 6 Design Is Theirs
A10-Powered iPhone 7 Already on Apple’s Roadmap, Samsung Reenters the Scene
Space
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ESA Revisits Positively Gorgeous View of the Large Magellanic Cloud
The Large Magellanic Cloud sits at a distance of merely 163,000 light-years from us, is a satellite of the Milky Way
by Laura Sinpetru, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Tatooine Sunsets Are Probably Happening on Distant Earth-like Planets
Russia Announces Plans to Build a Brand New Space Station with NASA
Mobile World
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Qualcomm: Snapdragon 815 Does Not Exist, Snapdragon 820 Is the Next Flagship
The Snapdragon 815 is just a concoction, not the real deal
by Alexandra Arici, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Breaks Benchmarks, Scores a Massive 60K Points
Microsoft to Add Iris Scanner and Dock to Lumia 940 - Report
Windows
More than Half of the Planet Powered by Windows 7, While Windows 8 Collapses - StatCounter
Stats show that Windows 7 continues to be the top OS
by Bogdan Popa, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Launches the Surface 3, Low-Cost Windows Tablet Priced at $499
Microsoft Releases the First Video Presentation of Spartan Browser
Mobile Apps
Google Adds Custom Snooze to Inbox by Gmail Android App
The application will adapt to users' preferences
by Cosmin Vasile, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Gmail for Android 4.8 Now Available for Download
Gmail 5.0 for Android with Exchange & Outlook Support Out Now – Screenshot Tour
Google Unveils Chromebit, a Chrome OS PC the Size of a Dongle
by Marius Nestor, April 1st, 2015
New, cheap Chromebook laptops have also been unveiled
Technology Blog
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Mobile Apps
Opera Browser Beta for Android Updated with 64-Bit Support
Developers have also upgraded to Chromium 42
by Cosmin Vasile, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Opera Browser for Android 16.0.1212.65402 Now Available for Download
Opera 28 for Android Now Available for Download
Mobile OS
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Windows Phone 8.1 Update 2 Changelog Unveiled (Hint: It's Short)
This version of OS comes loaded onto Lumia 640
by Cosmin Vasile, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Lumia 640 Now on Coming Soon Page at T-Mobile USA
Windows Phone Market Is All About Entry-Level with 60% Made Up of Affordable Smartphones
Linux
Opera 30 Web Browser Will Introduce a Real, Powerful Tab Cycler
Now available for Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X
by Marius Nestor, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Latest CentOS 7 Update Brings Support for Intel Broadwell, AMD Hawaii, and Btrfs
Humble Indie Bundle 14 Drops Torchlight 2, Outlast, and Other Awesome Games on Linux
Linux Distributions
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Latest CentOS 7 Update Brings Support for Intel Broadwell, AMD Hawaii, and Btrfs
Now based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.1
by Marius Nestor, April 1st, 2015
more on this topic
Humble Indie Bundle 14 Drops Torchlight 2, Outlast, and Other Awesome Games on Linux
Linux Lite 2.4 Officially Released with Support for Microsoft’s exFAT File System - Screenshot Tour
Linux Distributions
Linux Lite 2.4 Officially Released with Support for Microsoft’s exFAT File System - Screenshot Tour
Android MTPFS and VPN connections are also supported
by Marius Nestor, April 1st, 2015
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