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About 106 articles found for 11 May 2015:
Games
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FIFA 15 Introduces New Purple Ultimate Team Items, Including John Terry
Gamers will be able to get them for 24 hours
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Some FIFA 15 Players Are Not Getting Coins After Matches, EA Investigates
FIFA 15 Maintenance Coming at 10:30 Pacific Time, Lasts for 3.5 Hours
Open Source Software
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GTK+ 3.16.3 Updated for GNOME 3.16.2 with Lots of Bugfixes
Several translations have been updated as well
by Marius Nestor, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Linux Kernel 3.18.13 LTS Out Now with Better ARM64 Support
User Suggests There Might Be Spyware in Ubuntu, Instructs Others to Compile the OS
Open Source Software
Linux Kernel 3.18.13 LTS Out Now with Better ARM64 Support
All users of the 3.18 kernel series should upgrade
by Marius Nestor, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
User Suggests There Might Be Spyware in Ubuntu, Instructs Others to Compile the OS
Ubuntu-Powered Devices Are Now a Thing Thanks to Canonical, Microsoft, Acer, GE
Security
Dropbox Name Leveraged in Phishing Scam
Users are baited with “highly confidential” documents
by Ionut Ilascu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
XSS Glitch Found in RoomCloud Hotel Booking Plugin for WordPress
Banking Malware Delivered from SQL Database, Disables G-Buster Plugin
Security
MacKeeper Update Plugs Critical Security Flaw
Insufficient input validation can lead to grave consequences
by Ionut Ilascu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
XSS Glitch Found in RoomCloud Hotel Booking Plugin for WordPress
Banking Malware Delivered from SQL Database, Disables G-Buster Plugin
Mac OS X 10.10.4 Yosemite Public Beta 2 Is Now Available for Download
by Marius Nestor, May 11th, 2015
This is the third Beta of OS X 10.10.4 for developers
Mac
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Games
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Assassin's Creed Syndicate Will Not Have Multiplayer - Report
Gamers can switch at will between the two main characters
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Upcoming Assassin's Creed: Syndicate Lets Fans Play as a Woman, Leak Says
Next Assassin's Creed Gets London Setting Confirmation via Fresh Teaser
Mobile OS
Windows 10 for Phones Video Shows How Mouse and Keyboard Work
The new feature is required by Continuum for Phones
by Cosmin Vasile, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Mistakenly Tweets About Verizon Lumia 735 Smartphone
Windows 10 for Phones Technical Preview Unreleased Build Leaks in Screenshots
Mobile OS
Microsoft Working to Fix Bricked Windows Phones with QHSUSB_DLOAD Issue
A new Windows Phone Recovery Tool might be released
by Cosmin Vasile, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Fibrum Pro VR Headset for Windows Phone on Pre-Order at Microsoft Store
Microsoft Mistakenly Tweets About Verizon Lumia 735 Smartphone
Games
Star Wars Battlefront Images Show Coop in Action on Endor
Gamers will be able to play together locally
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Star Wars Battlefront Uses Partners System, Avoids Space Battles for Infantry Focus
Star Wars Battlefront Won't Feature Aiming Down Blasters' Ironsights
Games
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night from Koji Igarashi Is Kickstarter's New Darling
The title has almost reached its initial goal
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Power Drive 2000 Is an '80s Inspired Arcade Racer with a Great Soundtrack
Starfighter Inc. Is a Space Combat Game from the Designer of X-Wing
Some FIFA 15 Players Are Not Getting Coins After Matches, EA Investigates
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 11th, 2015
It's unclear how many players are affected
Games
Windows Phone
Leaked Screenshot Reveals the New Photos App for Windows 10 Phones
Microsoft is working on a redesign for the app
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Windows 10 Mobile Xbox App Screenshots and Video Leaked
Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 Is “Almost Ready”
Editorials
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The Witcher 3 Graphics Downgrade and Judging a Game Before Launch
Until the final RPG launches, no comparisons should be made
by Andrei Dobra, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Steam Should Encourage Donations Instead of Paid Skyrim Mods
Grand Theft Auto 5 Is Good on PC but Mods Can Make It Great
Windows Phone
Windows 10 Mobile Xbox App Screenshots and Video Leaked
This is how the Xbox app will work on Windows 10 Mobile
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 Is “Almost Ready”
Windows 10 Preview Users Can Upgrade to RTM for Free
Linux
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Ubuntu-Powered Devices Are Now a Thing Thanks to Canonical, Microsoft, Acer, GE
Canonical will collaborate with industry leaders
by Marius Nestor, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Here's Ubuntu MATE 15.04 Running on a Handmade Raspberry Pi Lego Computer
Ubuntu Devs Propose Stateless Persistent Network Interface Names for Ubuntu and Debian
Games
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Xbox One Might Get 1 TB Hard Drive Version on June 23
Microsoft has not made an official announcement about it
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Reaches 1 Million Pre-Orders Ahead of May 19 Launch
Nintendo: NX Specifics Will Be Revealed in 2016, No Plans for E3 2015 Presence
XSS Glitch Found in RoomCloud Hotel Booking Plugin for WordPress
by Ionut Ilascu, May 11th, 2015
Bug exploit publicly available, discloses travel info
Security
Music, Film & TV Blog
“Terminator: Genisys” Gets New Character Posters - Gallery
July release aims to put new faces to old characters
by Elena Gorgan, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Most Famous Movies in 6 Minutes - Video
New “Terminator: Genisys” Poster Continues with the Spoilers - Photo
Games
Metro, Saints Row 2 and 3, and Darksiders Arrive DRM-Free on GOG
The service is offering more than 1,000 titles
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Pillars of Eternity Patch 1.05 Now Available for Download
Introducing GOG Galaxy Open Beta on Windows - Screenshot Tour
Xbox
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Download Now Xbox One May Firmware Update with Voice Messages
More features are also included in the system software
by Andrei Dobra, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Xbox One Preview Program Now Features 60 FPS Gameplay Capture - Report
Xbox One Will Get DVR Features Later in the Year - Report
Science Blog
A Simple Piece of String Can Tell You If You Should Diet
Researchers reveal a new way for people to figure out whether they should lose some weight with the help of a string
by Laura Sinpetru, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Bacteria Make Anti-Obesity Molecule, Might Prove the Latest Diet Craze
Diet Soda Makes People Put On Belly Fat, the SALSA Study Finds
Celebrity News
Madonna Isn’t Really Interested in Marilyn Manson’s Offer to Hook Up
“Um… thanks” isn’t exactly Madonna brimming with excitement
by Elena Gorgan, May 11th, 2015
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Madonna Shades Drake After Coachella Kiss: He Begged for It - Video
Madonna Kissed Drake at Coachella and He Looked Disgusted - Video
Banking Malware Delivered from SQL Database, Disables G-Buster Plugin
by Ionut Ilascu, May 11th, 2015
Server databases hosting the malware may be compromised
Security
Oddiverse
This Couple and Their Kids Only Eat Beef, Don't Even Add Salt or Spices
“This way of eating is energy giving, clean and exciting,” 57-year-old Joe Anderson said in a recent interview
by Laura Sinpetru, May 11th, 2015
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Dog Eats 23 Rounds of Live Ammunition, Lives to Bark the Tale
Shocking Video Showing Great White Shark Attacking a Boat Goes Viral
Linux
Ubuntu Core Drone Is the First Drone That Has Apps
The Erle-Copter drone is making an impression
by Silviu Stahie, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Black Mesa Is a Half-Life Total Conversion with Source Engine 2, Linux Version Incoming
qBittorrent 3.2.0 Is a Massive Update
Games
Nintendo: NX Specifics Will Be Revealed in 2016, No Plans for E3 2015 Presence
The hardware is not yet final at this stage
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Japan: Wii U Shows Impressive Sales Increase, Powered by Dragon Quest X
Tekken 7 Gameplay Video Shows a Very Weird-Looking Yoshimitsu
Rumours about mobile phones
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Google to Launch Two Nexus Phones in 2015, One Made by Huawei and One by LG
Google is getting bold this year with its Nexus lineup
by Alexandra Arici, May 11th, 2015
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Mortal Kombat X for Android Coming “Within 2 Weeks” Time
Mortal Kombat X for Android Released in Google Play Store, but It's Not Available to All
Music, Film & TV Blog
Viral of the Day: Kanye West Forgets How to Kanye West for a Second
Rapper smiles at public event, sees there’s a camera there
by Elena Gorgan, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Viral of the Day: If “Furious 7” Stunts Were Real
Viral of the Day: Speechless Speech by Vladimir Putin
Hacktivists Bring Down Brazilian Government Sites in #OpGreenRights
by Ionut Ilascu, May 11th, 2015
Anonymous hacktivists oppose government activity
Security
Linux
Black Mesa Is a Half-Life Total Conversion with Source Engine 2, Linux Version Incoming
The developers don't know when it's going to be ready
by Silviu Stahie, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
qBittorrent 3.2.0 Is a Massive Update
DLNA Media Server for Linux Rygel 0.26.1 Lands with Numerous Fixes
Games
Star Wars Battlefront Uses Partners System, Avoids Space Battles for Infantry Focus
The title won't use Battlefield mechanics
by Andrei Dobra, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Star Wars Battlefront Shows AT-ST in Action on Endor
Star Wars Battlefront AT-STs Will Be Player-Controlled, DICE Confirms
Television
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American Idol Canceled After 15 Seasons
Final season airs next year, Fox announces
by Elena Gorgan, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
David Hasselhoff’s “True Survivor” Music Video Has Hitler, Dinosaurs, ‘80s Hair, Amazingness
David Hasselhoff Performs ‘80s Medley on American Idol - Video
Oddiverse
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There's an Alien High Priest Hidden in Da Vinci's “Mona Lisa,” Sort Of
Conspiracy theorists claim to have found proof the “Mona Lisa” hides evidence of extraterrestrial presence
by Laura Sinpetru, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Adorable Kitten Looks Perpetually Concerned
Teapot Racing Is an Actual Sport, Surprisingly Entertaining
Open Source Software
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qBittorrent 3.2.0 Is a Massive Update
This is one of the biggest updates in a long time
by Silviu Stahie, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
DLNA Media Server for Linux Rygel 0.26.1 Lands with Numerous Fixes
Unity 8 Won't Be Customizable with Themes at First
Apple’s iPad Pro Might Arrive with Silver Nanowire Touch Panel and Sapphire Glass in 2016
by Alexandra Arici, May 11th, 2015
Rumors say the big iPad Pro won’t be coming this year
iPad
Social Networking Related
Facebook to Release Its Own Search Engine
The social website has a new feature in store for its users
by Andreea Murgu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Facebook Investors Want Less of Zuckerberg
Star Wars Fan Wrongly Stamped as Pedophile on Facebook
Music, Film & TV Blog
Here’s a First Look at Professor Xavier in “X-Men: Apocalypse” - Photo
James McAvoy is back on set, getting into character
by Elena Gorgan, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Hugh Jackman Officially Confirms He’s Done with Wolverine - Video
Joss Whedon Discusses Quicksilver’s Future with Marvel’s “Avengers”
Security
New Malware Pieces Run Completely on Graphics Card
Proof-of-concept code is now publicly available
by Ionut Ilascu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Honeypot Records 8,000 Attacks Exploiting RCE Flaw in Elasticsearch
Spear Phishing Campaign Targets Government Office in Taiwan
Mobile World
Nine in Ten Chinese People Now Own a Smartphone As the Market Becomes Oversaturated - WSJ
Smartphone shipments have started to falter in the country
by Alexandra Arici, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
OnePlus One Can Now Take 50MP Pictures, No Root Required
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G Now Receiving MIUI 6.3.5 Update Based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat
Windows
Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 Is “Almost Ready”
More work to be done on apps, Joe Belfiore confirms
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Windows 10 Preview Users Can Upgrade to RTM for Free
The One Dilemma Microsoft Is Yet to Address: Windows 10 Pricing
Watch: Black Bear Chases After Yellowstone Tourists
by Laura Sinpetru, May 11th, 2015
The black bear turned against the tourists and started chasing them around because it wanted to keep its cubs safe
Oddiverse Blog
Stay fit
Regular Guy Tries Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s Diet for a Day, Fails - Video
Sean Evans of Complex has newfound respect for The Rock
by Elena Gorgan, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Is Bambi in Disney Live-Action “Movie” for SNL - Video
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Does the Meanest Taylor Swift “Shake It Off” Cover - Video
Games
Star Citizen Dev Details Exciting Features in Star Marine Module
The first-person shooter module is coming sometime soon
by Radu Haulica, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Destiny Prison of Elders Mode in House of Wolves Gets More Gameplay Details
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Delivers Its First Teaser Video
Linux
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ChillHub Is a Smart Fridge Powered by Ubuntu
The Internet of Things is everywhere and powered by Ubuntu
by Silviu Stahie, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Unity 8 Won't Be Customizable with Themes at First
Project Ascension to Unify Steam, Origin, Uplay, and More Under Open Source Launcher
Oddiverse Blog
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Each Date This Week Will Read the Same Backwards
Well, this will only be true if you write dates the American way, i.e. starting with the month and then adding the date
by Laura Sinpetru, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Dog Eats 23 Rounds of Live Ammunition, Lives to Bark the Tale
Odd Medical Condition Makes Man Taste the Sounds He Hears
Television
Snoop Dogg Watches “Game of Thrones” to Brush Up on History
“Kings still rule,” women are the cause of all evil
by Elena Gorgan, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Justin Bieber Ends Comedy Central Roast with Heartfelt Apology
Kit Harington on Jon Snow Attention: It’s like I’m a Beautiful Sunrise or a Dying Dog
Fallout 4 E3 Reveal Trailer Was Created by Guillermo del Toro's Film Company - Rumor
by Radu Haulica, May 11th, 2015
The CV of an artist lists "Fallout 4 cinematic trailer"
Games
PC Games
Kael'thas Coming to Heroes of the Storm on May 12, Johanna on June 2, Leaked Files Say
The upcoming heroes also get their abilities
by Andrei Dobra, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Heroes of the Storm Also Gets Johanna the Diablo 3 Crusader, More Skins Soon
Next Heroes of the Storm Update Brings Changes to Healing Ward, Diablo, ETC, Lost Vikings
Rumours about mobile phones
Meizu MX5 Shows Its Bezeless Display in a Couple of Officially-Looking Renders
Meizu is expected to refresh its premium lineup soon
by Alexandra Arici, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Lenovo K3 Note Launches with 5.5-Inch FHD Display, Octa-Core CPU, $128 Price
Check Out the Smartphones Coming with Quad HD (1440 x 2560) Resolution Displays
General Business
Microsoft Involved in Tax Dodging Scandal in Australia
Reuters
Australia calls for tougher laws on international corps
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Windows 10 Preview Users Can Upgrade to RTM for Free
The One Dilemma Microsoft Is Yet to Address: Windows 10 Pricing
Internet Life
Star Wars Fan Wrongly Stamped as Pedophile on Facebook
The man was just trying to take a selfie
by Andreea Murgu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Man Confesses to Triple Homicide on Facebook
Facebook Uses Instagram to Make You Befriend More People
Science Blog
Watch: Surgery Robot Operates on a Wounded Grape
Video shows the Da Vinci surgery robot using its arms to stitch a detached bit of grape skin back in place
by Laura Sinpetru, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Watch: Dry Ice Bombs Exploding Underwater
Watch: NASA Video Explains Dwarf Planets
Protect Your GIFs, Add a Text or Image Watermark
by Mircea Dragomir, May 11th, 2015
Make it more difficult for others to steal your GIFs
Tips & Tricks
Linux
Unity 8 Won't Be Customizable with Themes at First
This feature is not high on the list of priorities
by Silviu Stahie, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Project Ascension to Unify Steam, Origin, Uplay, and More Under Open Source Launcher
Watch How a Linux Kernel Panic Is Solved with an Ubuntu Snappy Rollback - Video
Incidents
Hackers Deface Nazi Camp Memorial Website Before Commemoration Day
Official investigation tries to identify the author(s)
by Ionut Ilascu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Honeypot Records 8,000 Attacks Exploiting RCE Flaw in Elasticsearch
Spear Phishing Campaign Targets Government Office in Taiwan
Science Blog
Liberia Is at Long Last Ebola-Free, WHO Says
As of Saturday, no new cases of people infected with the deadly virus had been reported in Liberia in over 42 days
by Laura Sinpetru, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Ebola Survives for Weeks Inside Man's Eye, Turns It from Blue to Green
Potent Antibody Could Very Well Prove a Magic Bullet Against HIV
Music, Film & TV Blog
Viral of the Day: If “Furious 7” Stunts Were Real
Blockbuster could have had a dramatically different ending
by Elena Gorgan, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Viral of the Day: Speechless Speech by Vladimir Putin
Viral of the Day: The Entire Marvel Cinematic Universe Explained in 13 Minutes
Internet Life
Uber Disapproves of Ads Being Placed Inside Cars
Drivers could increase their revenues through this program
by Andreea Murgu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Uber Willingly Leaves Kansas
Uber Banned in Brazil
Windows 10 Preview Users Can Upgrade to RTM for Free
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
Gabe Aul confirms the upgrade will be offered free of charge
Windows
Music, Film & TV Blog
Justin Bieber Makes Comeback at Wango Tango 2015 - Video
This is his first full concert performance in 2 years
by Elena Gorgan, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Worst Dressed at the MET Gala 2015: Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Kris Jenner - Gallery
Justin Bieber Crashes School Prom, Puts Students at Risk - Video
Green
Apple Turned Tree-Hugger Wants to Teach China How to Protect Forests
Together with the World Wildlife Fund, the company believes China can do a better job protecting its forests
by Laura Sinpetru, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
One Billion People Will Celebrate Earth Day This Wednesday, April 22
Adidas Wants to Fish Out Trash from Oceans, Use It to Make Clothes
Mobile World
Qualcomm Might Be Prepping the Deca-Core Snapdragon 818 SoC
The chipset hasn’t been confirmed by officials yet
by Alexandra Arici, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
First VAIO Smartphone to Arrive with Snapdragon 410, Android 5.0 Lollipop
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Breaks Benchmarks, Scores a Massive 60K Points
Celebrity News
Burt Reynolds Makes Comic Con Debut at 79, Looks Incredibly Frail - Photo
Legendary actor shows up to promote second autobiography
by Elena Gorgan, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
George Clooney Gushes About Wife Amal to Promote “Tomorrowland” - Video
Kevin Bacon Shocks with Fat Pic, Is Virtually Unrecognizable - Photo
Games
Back to the Future Instruction Booklet Leaks, Other Lego Dimensions Sets Revealed - Gallery
A lot of plastic is going to be sold this fall
by Radu Haulica, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
The Witcher 3 Twitch Streamers Banned for Using Broken Street Copies
Current Dragon Age: Inquisition Weekend Event Focuses on Killing Dragonlings
AOL’s Q1 Results Show That 2.1 Million People Use Dial-up
by Andreea Murgu, May 11th, 2015
Most of the people using the service live in remote areas
Internet Life
Security
Honeypot Records 8,000 Attacks Exploiting RCE Flaw in Elasticsearch
Most of the assaults originate from machines in China
by Ionut Ilascu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Spear Phishing Campaign Targets Government Office in Taiwan
US Secret Service Alerts InterContinental Hotel Group of Data Breach
Windows
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The One Dilemma Microsoft Is Yet to Address: Windows 10 Pricing
Microsoft is yet to share any details on Windows 10 pricing
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Officially Confirms Interactive Live Tiles for Windows 10 - Video
Microsoft Reveals New Windows 10 Live Tile Effects
Linux
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Project Ascension to Unify Steam, Origin, Uplay, and More Under Open Source Launcher
New launcher aims to increase competition between clients
by Silviu Stahie, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Watch How a Linux Kernel Panic Is Solved with an Ubuntu Snappy Rollback - Video
Linux Mint Will Continue to Provide Both Systemd and Upstart, Users Will Choose
Rumours about mobile phones
This Could Be the OnePlus Two
The OnePlus Two leaks in image for the first time
by Alexandra Arici, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
OnePlus One Can Now Take 50MP Pictures, No Root Required
Snapdragon 810 vs. Exynos 7420 in Benchmarks: Qualcomm’s Chip Wins (Overall)
Green
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Oil Spills into Hudson River After Nuclear Plant Explosion Near NYC
For the time being, local authorities are clueless about how much oil worked its way into the Hudson River
by Laura Sinpetru, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Electric Cars Are Steadily Gaining Ground in Europe, New Report Shows
Adidas Wants to Fish Out Trash from Oceans, Use It to Make Clothes
Star Wars Battlefront Won't Feature Classes and Squads
by Radu Haulica, May 11th, 2015
Developer DICE is trying really hard to make the upcoming science-fiction shooter different from Battlefield
Games
Television
Chelsea Handler Explains How She Lost All Respect for E!, Decided to Leave - Video
She always wanted to do more than celebrity interviews
by Elena Gorgan, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Tina Fey Gives David Letterman the Best Send-Off and the Dress Off Her Back - Video
Kris Jenner Cries over Bruce Jenner’s Transition in New E! Special Teaser - Video
Windows
Microsoft Officially Confirms Interactive Live Tiles for Windows 10 - Video
They’re in development right now, Microsoft dev says
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Reveals New Windows 10 Live Tile Effects
What Microsoft Says About “the Last Version of Windows”
Technology & Gadgets
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World’s First 6TB SSD to Become Available This July
Fixstars has announced a SSD with an impressive capacity
by Alexandra Arici, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
World's Highest-Density Solid State Drive Is a 3 TB 2.5-Inch Fixstars
Samsung 850 Pro SSDs Benefit from Firmware EXM02B6Q - Update Now
Internet Life
FCC Rejects Petition to Defer Net Neutrality Rules
Broadband Internet providers have filed a joint petition
by Andreea Murgu, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Net Neutrality Rules Published, Lawsuits Ensue
Facebook Turns Internet.org into a Platform
Linux
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Watch How a Linux Kernel Panic Is Solved with an Ubuntu Snappy Rollback - Video
Fixing problems will become incredibly easy
by Silviu Stahie, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Linux Mint Will Continue to Provide Both Systemd and Upstart, Users Will Choose
Here's Ubuntu MATE 15.04 Running on a Handmade Raspberry Pi Lego Computer
Spear Phishing Campaign Targets Government Office in Taiwan
by Ionut Ilascu, May 11th, 2015
Attack may be connected to a larger cyber-espionage operation
Security
Windows
Microsoft Reveals New Windows 10 Live Tile Effects
The 3D effect is not the only tweak live tiles will get
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
What Microsoft Says About “the Last Version of Windows”
How Microsoft Can Bring Windows 10 on 1 Billion Devices
Sci Pry
Altered-Gravity Plane Will Trick You into Thinking You're on Mars
European Space Agency scientists say the refitted Airbus A310 ZERO-G can help test equipment meant for use in space
by Laura Sinpetru, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Watch: Dry Ice Bombs Exploding Underwater
Novel Implant Delivers Pain-Fighting Drugs Directly to the Problem Area
Linux
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Linux Mint Will Continue to Provide Both Systemd and Upstart, Users Will Choose
The developers are waiting for systemd to mature
by Silviu Stahie, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Here's Ubuntu MATE 15.04 Running on a Handmade Raspberry Pi Lego Computer
Ubuntu Devs Propose Stateless Persistent Network Interface Names for Ubuntu and Debian
Mobile OS
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Won’t Be Getting Android 5.0 Lollipop in Some Markets
Samsung Gulf says no update is coming in the region
by Alexandra Arici, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Breaks Benchmarks, Scores a Massive 60K Points
Hack Allows Windows 10 for Phones to Be Installed on All Lumia Models
Tips & Tricks
Add Custom Search Engines in Chrome
Search where you want, and for what you want
by Mircea Dragomir, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Extract Any Windows Icon and Create Your Own
This Is What a Lumia 930 Looks like After Being Dropped on the Highway at 100 Km/h
Ryan Seacrest Says Bruce Jenner Special Will Be “Emotional,” “Raw”
by Elena Gorgan, May 11th, 2015
“Keeping Up with the Kardashians: About Bruce” airs in May
Television
Patches and Vulnerabilities
Windows Update KB3046269 Keeps Installing Successfully on Windows 7
A new botched update is now causing problems on Windows
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Confirms the Re-Release of KB3022345 and KB3048043 Windows Updates
Microsoft Silently Re-Releases Three Botched Windows Updates
Health
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Mexico Halts Routine Vaccines After 2 Babies Die, 29 Others Fall Ill
The babies had adverse reactions after receiving vaccines against tuberculosis, rotavirus and hepatitis B
by Laura Sinpetru, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Cancer Vaccine Made from Tumors Shown to Trigger an Immune Response
Experimental Vaccine Protects Monkeys Against Deadly Ebola Virus
Mobile World
Some Nexus 6 Owners Complain of Mobile Data Connection Failure
The problem doesn’t seem to have a permanent fix
by Alexandra Arici, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Google Halts Android 5.0 Lollipop Rollout for Some Nexus 4, 5 and 6 Due to Critical SMS Bug
Feedly for Android Updated with Material Design UI Support, Facebook Messenger Integration
Windows
What Microsoft Says About “the Last Version of Windows”
Windows will be delivered as a service, it confirms
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
How Microsoft Can Bring Windows 10 on 1 Billion Devices
Microsoft Brings Ads in Windows 10, but You Can Block All of Them
Linux
Here's Ubuntu MATE 15.04 Running on a Handmade Raspberry Pi Lego Computer
The LegoPi computer looks quite awesome!
by Marius Nestor, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Ubuntu Devs Propose Stateless Persistent Network Interface Names for Ubuntu and Debian
Black Lab Linux 6.5 SR1 Officially Released, Based on Ubuntu 14.10
How Microsoft Can Bring Windows 10 on 1 Billion Devices
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
That’s the number of devices Redmond wants on the market
Windows
Tips & Tricks
Windows Clock Not Enough? Try These On for Size
Modify the system tray clock or build your own
by Mircea Dragomir, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
This Is the Windows 10 Dark Theme in All Its Glory - Photos
Bring Back Classic Clock in Windows 10
Windows
Microsoft Brings Ads in Windows 10, but You Can Block All of Them
Windows Spotlight displays ad suggestions on the lock screen
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
more on this topic
Windows 10 Autumn Update in the Works, Could Launch in October - Rumors
Windows 10 Build 10108 Details Leaked
Linux
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Ubuntu Devs Propose Stateless Persistent Network Interface Names for Ubuntu and Debian
Networks are detected in an unpredictable and unstable order
by Marius Nestor, May 11th, 2015
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Black Lab Linux 6.5 SR1 Officially Released, Based on Ubuntu 14.10
New Manjaro Linux 0.8.12 Update Lets Users Install the OS from an SD Card
Windows
Windows 10 Autumn Update in the Works, Could Launch in October - Rumors
Source claims Microsoft is already working on a big update
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
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Windows 10 Build 10108 Details Leaked
Windows 10 Desktop Gets Eye-Candy Look in User Concept
Windows
Windows 10 Build 10108 Details Leaked
Here’s what’s new in this unreleased build of Windows 10
by Bogdan Popa, May 11th, 2015
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Windows 10 Desktop Gets Eye-Candy Look in User Concept
Patch Tuesday Might Actually Live On in Windows 10, Says Microsoft
Black Lab Linux 6.5 SR1 Officially Released, Based on Ubuntu 14.10
by Marius Nestor, May 11th, 2015
It now includes Ubuntu 14.04's kernel packages
Linux Distributions
Tips & Tricks
Trust Me, I'm an Administrator: Make Windows Stop Asking for Permission
Disable UAC and SmartScreen to take matters into your hands
by Mircea Dragomir, May 11th, 2015
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Microsoft Employee Confirms KB3038314 Issues, Says a Fix Is Being Developed
Microsoft Official Confirms “Windows 10 Is the Last Version of Windows”
Linux Distributions
New Manjaro Linux 0.8.12 Update Lets Users Install the OS from an SD Card
All Manjaro Linux 0.8.12 users must upgrade
by Marius Nestor, May 11th, 2015
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Run Debian 8 Jessie on Raspberry Pi 2 with RaspEX
Meet Lakka, a Linux OS That Turns Any PC into a Retro Game Console
Linux Distributions
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Meet Lakka, a Linux OS That Turns Any PC into a Retro Game Console
It is built around RetroArch and based on OpenELEC
by Marius Nestor, May 11th, 2015
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Linux Kernel 3.10.77 LTS Is a Small Update That Fixes Btrfs, EXT4, and ARM64 Bugs
Linus Torvalds Announces Linux Kernel 4.1 Release Candidate 3 for Mother's Day
Mobile Games
Fruit Ninja Academy: Math Master Arrives on Android & iOS
The new game is available for purchase for $4.99
by Cosmin Vasile, May 11th, 2015
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SEGA Removing Obsolete Android & iOS Games from Google Play, App Store
Google Play Store Adds Pre-Registration Option for Apps and Games
Open Source Software
Linux Kernel 3.10.77 LTS Is a Small Update That Fixes Btrfs, EXT4, and ARM64 Bugs
All users of the 3.10 kernel branch should upgrade
by Marius Nestor, May 11th, 2015
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Linus Torvalds Announces Linux Kernel 4.1 Release Candidate 3 for Mother's Day
Linux Kernel 3.2.69 LTS Is Out with Updated Drivers and Networking Improvements
SEGA Removing Obsolete Android & iOS Games from Google Play, App Store
by Cosmin Vasile, May 11th, 2015
Some of them may be re-released in an updated form
Mobile Games
Rumours about mobile phones
Meizu MX5 and M1 Note 2 to Be Unveiled in June - Report
They will probably go on sale a few weeks later
by Cosmin Vasile, May 11th, 2015
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Meizu M1 Note Special Avengers Edition Might Be Coming Too
MediaTek Invests in Meizu, Industry Analysts Say
Games
Hearts of Iron IV Reveals World Tension Concept, Neutral Ideology
Gamers will have to pay more attention to diplomacy
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 11th, 2015
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Europa Universalis IV's New Expansion Is Common Sense, Arrives on June 9
Humble Bundle Weekly Sale Offers Oscura: Lost Light, Robocraft, and More
Games
Valve Should Have Persevered with Paid Mods, Says John Smedley
Daybreak is trying to mix innovation and player feedback
by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 11th, 2015
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Introducing GOG Galaxy Open Beta on Windows - Screenshot Tour
Portal Comes to Zen Pinball, Includes Chell, Wheatley and GLaDOS
Mobile World
Microsoft Launches Lumia Pro Demo Program for Novice Users - Video
For the time being only people in the UK can participate
by Cosmin Vasile, May 11th, 2015
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Microsoft Launches Hoop by Coloud Headphones for Lumia Smartphones
Microsoft to Add Iris Scanner and Dock to Lumia 940 - Report
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