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About 100 articles found for 15 December 2014:
Security
Mobile Phone Listening Devices Found Near Government Buildings in Norway
Police alerted politicians of the eavesdropping risk
by Ionut Ilascu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
University of California, Berkeley, Suffers Data Breach on the Real Estate Division Computers
“Hammer Time” Break Posted on Ontario.ca Website
Games
Xbox One Price in China Cut by 80 Dollars (56 Euro) Ahead of PlayStation 4 Launch
Two free games are also included in the package
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Halo: The Master Chief Collection Gets New Update, Matchmaking Still the Focus
FIFA 15 Reveals Eden Hazard's Ultimate Team, Associated Competition
Games
hot
Halo: The Master Chief Collection Gets New Update, Matchmaking Still the Focus
Other aspects of the game are also upgraded
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Halo 5: Guardians Dev Clarifies Sprint Addition, Says It's Carefully Balanced
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Is November’s Best Seller, GTA V Takes Second Place
Games
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Reveals Ciri as Second Playable Character
Gamers will switch between her and Geralt
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
“The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt” Delay Was Caused by “Lots of Small Errors”
The Witcher 3 Visuals Haven't Been Downgraded, New Video Suffers from Compression
Games
hot
FIFA 15 Reveals Eden Hazard's Ultimate Team, Associated Competition
Gamers can look forward to a line-up from Lionel Messi
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Sales Down 27% from Last November
FIFA 15 Again Leads UK Chart, Just Dance 2015 Performs Well
Dragon Age: Inquisition HQ Launches, Will Improve Multiplayer Experience
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
Gamers can get details about characters and challenges
Games
Security Blog
University of California, Berkeley, Suffers Data Breach on the Real Estate Division Computers
Affected individuals get one year of free credit monotoring
by Ionut Ilascu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
“Hammer Time” Break Posted on Ontario.ca Website
SoakSoak Malware Campaign Affects over 100,000 Websites
Linux
hot
Andromium Lets Users Turn the Phone into a Desktop, Just like Ubuntu for Android
The makers of Andromium need funds to mass produce it
by Silviu Stahie, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Who Needs Fraps on Linux When You Have SimpleScreenRecorder?
Ten Linux Desktops Showing How Windows and Mac OS X Designs Are Trapped in the Past
Open Source Software
Who Needs Fraps on Linux When You Have SimpleScreenRecorder?
This is an application that can be used to record videos
by Silviu Stahie, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Ten Linux Desktops Showing How Windows and Mac OS X Designs Are Trapped in the Past
Pearl Linux MATE Wants to Offer the Ultimate Mac OS X Clone, Fails Miserably
Linux
hot
Ten Linux Desktops Showing How Windows and Mac OS X Designs Are Trapped in the Past
Linux desktops are clean, efficient, and beautiful
by Silviu Stahie, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Pearl Linux MATE Wants to Offer the Ultimate Mac OS X Clone, Fails Miserably
Turn Your Old Computer into a Gaming Console with LinuxConsole 2.3 OS
Game reviews
hot
Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition Review (PC)
It’s a minor improvement over the original version
by Cosmin Vasile, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Divinity: Original Sin Review (PC)
Knights of Pen and Paper +1 Edition Review (PC)
Password Depot Professional Review – Indispensable to Hardcore PC Users
by Elena Opris, December 15th, 2014
Advanced password manager with strong keys and autocomplete
Windows software reviews
Science Blog
Watch: Introducing 5 of the World's Most Dangerous Chemicals
Some chemicals can kill in concentrations of just one millionth of a gram, others smell so bad they can make you faint
by Laura Sinpetru, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Watch: We Share Our Bodies with About 100 Trillion Organisms
Watch: The Truth Serum Is Real, and Here's How It Works
3D Printing Blog
Viscosity Has Been Conquered, ViscoTec Enables Precise Printing – Video
Layer resolutions will be a lot better from now on
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
This Tank Was 3D Printed with Fully Movable Parts
Here's How to Make Your Own Activity Tracker – Video
Games
Terraria Update Brings Christmas Goodies and a Bunch of Fixes and Features
The update is live on most platforms and coming soon to PlayStation Vita, Windows Phone and Kindle Fire
by Radu Haulica, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Starbound Gets Massive Winter Update Completely Overhauling Combat – Video
Tropico 5 Expansion Waterborne Adds a Ton of Nautical Gameplay Features – Video
Game reviews
Sneaky Sneaky Review (PC)
A very cute, casual action-puzzle hybrid that is more than meets the eye but less than the imagination hopes for
by Radu Haulica, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor Review (PC)
Game of Thrones Episode 1: Iron from Ice Review (PC)
Mobile Apps
hot
BBM Update for Windows Phone Adds Stickers, Timed Messages and Message Retraction
BlackBerry bumps up BBM for WP to version 2.0
by Alexandra Arici, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
BBM Update Brings Android 5.0 Lollipop Compatibility, New Look in iOS
BBM Beta for Windows Phone Updated with Stickers, Snapchat-like Privacy Features
Carbon Fiber Filament and Other Materials Released by 3DXTech
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2014
This will broaden the technical capabilities of 3D printers
3D Printing Blog
Internet Life
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Microsoft, Google, Adobe Leave Russia Due to Putin's New Laws
Tech companies are running away from Russia
by Bogdan Popa, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Firefox Ditches Google Default Search for Yahoo
“Divergent” Star Shailene Woodley to Play Snowden's Girlfriend in Oliver Stone Film
Music, Film & TV Blog
No Love Triangle in “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice,” Says Amy Adams
Also, Gal Gadot is the coolest girl ever
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Michael Keaton Isn’t Jealous of Ben Affleck’s Batman, Because He Is Batman
Christian Bale Was Never Asked Back to “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice” and It’s OK
Personal Thoughts
Ridiculous Survey Says iPhone Owners Constantly Run Out of Storage
1 in 6 people have no idea how many photos they have
by Filip Truta, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
If You Want to Put an iPhone 6 Under the Tree, Get It Now
Magnets and iPhone 6 Don’t Get Along Too Well
Oddiverse
Incurable Romantic Crashes Crane Through a Roof While Trying to Propose
The crane was supposed to lower the man into his girlfriend's garden, tipped over and smashed into a building instead
by Laura Sinpetru, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
5,000-Pound (2,300-Kilogram) Bridge Goes Missing in Michigan
Man Sees Wife's Face for the First Time Ever, Asks for a Divorce
Security
“Hammer Time” Break Posted on Ontario.ca Website
Clearly a prank, the attack signals admins as weak spot
by Ionut Ilascu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
SoakSoak Malware Campaign Affects over 100,000 Websites
Guardians of Peace Promise Larger Sony Data Cache for Christmas
Sony Hack: Channing Tatum Writes Hilarious, Most Amazing Emails
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2014
His reaction to “22 Jump Street” opening numbers is the best
Music, Film & TV Blog
Web resources
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BPG Image Format Offers the Same Quality as JPEG at Half the Size
New image format tries to replace the popular JPEG
by Bogdan Popa, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Google Comes Up with New Mobile Ad Formats
Mozilla Launches Better JPEG Encoder, Facebook Tests It Out
3D Printing Blog
Marvell Creates World's First 3D Printer Processor Platform
It is a fully integrated SoC that will prove common ground
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
This Tank Was 3D Printed with Fully Movable Parts
This Folding Knife Shows How Backwards Technology Works Now
Music, Film & TV Blog
Photo of the Day: Kim Kardashian Crops Her Own Daughter Out of Selfie
And this is why they call Nori “Ignori” online
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Photo of the Day: Angelina Jolie’s Death Stare During Awkward Run-In with Sony Boss Amy Pascal
Photo of the Day: George Clooney Predicted the Sony Hack in September
Personal Thoughts
If You Want to Put an iPhone 6 Under the Tree, Get It Now
Supplies are still on the low, says Piper Jaffray
by Filip Truta, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Magnets and iPhone 6 Don’t Get Along Too Well
Hurry Up If You Want an iPhone App Approved This Year
PC Games
Warhammer Quest Turn-Based Strategy Game Lands on PC on January 7, 2015
The game is already available on iOS mobile platform
by Cosmin Vasile, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Space Hulk: Deathwing Is Coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2015
Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon Trailer Prepares Games for Apocalyptic Engagement
SoakSoak Malware Campaign Affects over 100,000 Websites
by Ionut Ilascu, December 15th, 2014
Users of the WordPress CMS are most affected
Virus alerts
Oddiverse
Jars of Nutella Labeled a Terror Risk, Confiscated by Airport Authorities
The incident occurred at the London City Airport, authorities say the Nutella was confiscated because it was a liquid
by Laura Sinpetru, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Pill Promises to Make Your Farts Smell like Chocolate or Flowers
Cat Trapped in a Box Survives 36 Days Without Food or Water
Movies
Michael Keaton Isn’t Jealous of Ben Affleck’s Batman, Because He Is Batman
There can be only one – and Ben Affleck isn’t it
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Jason Momoa Will Be Aquaman in 4 Movies, Wants Zack Snyder to Direct Standalone Pic
Christian Bale Was Never Asked Back to “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice” and It’s OK
Editorials
New Games Need to Work on Launch Day Without Big Issues
Is it too much to ask to have functional games released when they're supposed to instead of bug-filled messes?
by Andrei Dobra, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Nintendo Is Slowly Killing Itself and I Can't Understand Why
Telltale Games Needs to Implement Better Choices or Eliminate Them Altogether
3D Printing
This Tank Was 3D Printed with Fully Movable Parts
We only wish it were possible to achieve in a single go
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
3D Systems Lawsuit Against Formlabs Dismissed, 3D Printing Goes On
Ember 3D Printer Finally Up for Order from Autodesk
Celebrity News
Khloe Kardashian Is Back with Lamar Odom, Though Not Officially Just Yet
They met to sign the divorce papers, she couldn’t go ahead
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Chris Brown Accuses Karrueche Tran of Cheating with Drake, Parties with the Kardashians – Video
Kimye Is Done: Kim Kardashian Meets with Divorce Attorney, Will File Papers
600 Bent iPhone 6 Pluses Reported So Far
by Filip Truta, December 15th, 2014
With many others undoubtedly going unreported
Editorials
Oddiverse
Cow Dung Is an Actual Ingredient in These Beauty Products
The rather appalling beauty products were launched in India not too long ago, also contain cow urine
by Laura Sinpetru, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Woman Tries to Break into California Home, Gets Stuck in the Chimney
Cannabis Farm Discovered by Couple Enjoying Romantic Stroll in the Woods
Games
Nintendo: Super Smash Bros. and Pokemon Boost Wii U and 3DS
The company is satisfied with November sales
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Super Smash Bros. Will Get Online Update, No Balance Changes
Nintendo 3DS Firmware 9.4.0-21U Launched, Homebrew Eliminated
Movies
Sony Hack: Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin Blasts Media for Covering the Leaked Emails [NYT]
The media is part of the problem for doing #GOP’s bidding
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Sony Hack: Sony Execs Hate Leonardo DiCaprio but Love Ryan Gosling
Sony Hack: James Bond “Spectre” Script Leaks in Full, Disappoints
Mobile World
Take a Look Inside World’s Thinnest Smartphone, the Vivo X5 Max
The handset is barely a week old, but here are its insides
by Alexandra Arici, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Xiaomi Ordered to Stop Sales in India by Delhi Court Over Ericsson Patent Infringements
World’s Slimmest Smartphone, Vivo X5 Max Goes Official, a Mini Version Coming Too
3D Printing
Wooden Wrist Watches Are Actually 3D Printed
A material based on wood exists for additive manufacturing
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Greatest 3D Printing Brand Becomes Top American Company
Watch As Barack Obama Becomes the First US President to Have His Portrait 3D Printed – Video
Guardians of Peace Promise Larger Sony Data Cache for Christmas
by Ionut Ilascu, December 15th, 2014
Readers asked to drop a request for what they want to see
Security
Linux Distributions
hot
Pearl Linux MATE Wants to Offer the Ultimate Mac OS X Clone, Fails Miserably
The operating system is plagued by stability issues
by Silviu Stahie, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Turn Your Old Computer into a Gaming Console with LinuxConsole 2.3 OS
Black Lab Linux 6.0 Gets Big Service Release Patch
Games
Starbound Gets Massive Winter Update Completely Overhauling Combat – Video
The update also introduces four brand new biomes
by Radu Haulica, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Double Fine Publisher Sale Now Live as Steam Daily Deal
Rivals of Aether Is the Super Smash Bros Xbox One Needs – Video
Mobile OS
Android 5.0 Lollipop Hits (One) Galaxy Note 3 in Vietnam
Purported screenshots show Lollipop on a Galaxy Note 3
by Alexandra Arici, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Samsung Android 5.0 Lollipop Roadmap Leaks, Include Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3
Samsung Galaxy S6 to Be Unveiled at CES 2015, Alongside Dual-Edged Variant
Technology & Gadgets
AMD Appoints New Head of Worldwide Consumer Sales
Another year, another change in the executive officer list
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
AMD to Power New Game Console with Semi-Custom APU
AMD Breaks from NVIDIA, Drops TSMC and Uses Globalfoundries to Make Chips
Xbox
Halo 5: Guardians Dev Clarifies Sprint Addition, Says It's Carefully Balanced
343 doesn't want to introduce overpowered abilities
by Andrei Dobra, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Halo: The Master Chief Collection Brings SWAT Back, Updates Player Counts
Halo 5: Guardians Multiplayer Focuses on eSports, Dev Says
One of the World's Six Remaining Northern White Rhinos Dies at Zoo in the US
by Laura Sinpetru, December 15th, 2014
The 44-year-old rhino, named Angalifu, passed away at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park this past Sunday
Nature
Celebrity News
Taylor Swift’s 25th Birthday Party Was Better than Anyone Else’s – Photo
Pop star parties through the weekend, chills with A-listers
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Amal Alamuddin Clooney Named Barbara Walters’ Most Fascinating Person of 2014
Dr. Dre Is Highest Earning Musician in 2014 and Ever, with $620 Million (€497.6 Million)
iPhone
Magnets and iPhone 6 Don’t Get Along Too Well
Users report issues with stabilization, NFC connections
by Filip Truta, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Hurry Up If You Want an iPhone App Approved This Year
Scratched iPhone 6 Display? Send In Your Pictures
Games
hot
Leaked Windows 10 Technical Build Shows Xbox App for PC
The build will be unveiled at a consumer event in January
by Radu Haulica, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
FIFA 15 Again Leads UK Chart, Just Dance 2015 Performs Well
Dying Light Developer Explains Why It Decided to Go with 30FPS on Consoles
Laptops & Tablets
LG Tab Book Duo Is a Light Windows 8.1 Tablet/Notebook, Offers 11-Hour Battery Cycle
LG launched a slender 2-in-1 that lasts long
by Alexandra Arici, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
HP Omen 15 Gaming Laptop Gets Teardown Treatment, Has Swappable Battery, SSD
LG G Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition Now Receiving Android 5.0 Lollipop Update
Games
Madden NFL 15 Ultimate Team Introduces Upgraded MVP Contenders
Gamers can choose which one best fits their line-up
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
EA Sports UFC Comes to EA Access on Xbox One for Free on December 18
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Is November’s Best Seller, GTA V Takes Second Place
Turn Your Old Computer into a Gaming Console with LinuxConsole 2.3 OS
by Silviu Stahie, December 15th, 2014
The distro is also capable of running regular apps
Linux Distributions
Mac software reviews
Parcel Review – Track Your Package Deliveries in Real Time
Keep a close eye on multiple shipment tracking numbers via a clean, stylish and well organized user interface
by Iulia Ivan, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Keep Track of Tasks for Any Project
Opus Domini - Your Own Digital Leather Planner
Celebrity News
Amal Alamuddin Clooney Named Barbara Walters’ Most Fascinating Person of 2014
And all because she married George Clooney
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Angelina Jolie Hates Amal Clooney Because She Makes Her Feel like an “Uneducated Outsider”
Viral of the Day: Supercut of Ellen DeGeneres’ Best Celebrity Scares
CPU
hot
AMD to Power New Game Console with Semi-Custom APU
The chip could very well combine x86 and ARM architecture
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
AMD Given Millions of Dollars to Make Extreme Scale Supercomputers
AMD Readies 20nm Console Chips, Puts GPUs and APUs/CPUs Second
PC Games
Atari’s RollerCoaster Tycoon World Has a New Developer: Area 52 Games
The game was previously in development at Pipeworks
by Cosmin Vasile, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
RollerCoaster Tycoon World Gets First Official Screenshots
GOG.com Adds Mac Versions of Classic D&D RPGs and Multiple Language Packs
Apple
Hurry Up If You Want an iPhone App Approved This Year
iTunes Connect holiday shutdown about to go into effect
by Filip Truta, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Scratched iPhone 6 Display? Send In Your Pictures
Apple Releases Short Film for 2014 Winter Holidays – Video
FBI “Flash” Report Warns US Businesses of Iran-Based Hacking Activities
Reuters
by Ionut Ilascu, December 15th, 2014
Attacks initiated from IP addresses from Iran
Security
History
Prisoners Who Escaped Alcatraz in 1962 Might Have Made It to Land Alive
Study finds evidence that, had they left the island around midnight, the escapees could have made landfall
by Laura Sinpetru, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Perfectly Preserved Ghost Ship Found Close to the Island of Oahu in Hawaii
Ancient Computer Is over 2,000 Years Old, Dates Back to 205 BC
Games
Destiny Could Get Inferno Game Type in Crucible Multiplayer Mode with No Supers
Just guns and skills will be employed, apparently
by Andrei Dobra, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Destiny Fans Outraged over Lack of Content in The Dark Below, House of Wolves Leak
Destiny’s Daily and Weekly Activities Will Mix Classic and Dark Below Content
Celebrity News
Lindsay Lohan Stays Put in London, Will Never Move Back to Los Angeles
Actress is looking to do another play, stay clean
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Lindsay Lohan Is Ready for Her Big Movie Comeback, Again
“Mean Girls” Cast Reunites in EW for Movie’s 10th Anniversary – Photo
Games
FIFA 15 Again Leads UK Chart, Just Dance 2015 Performs Well
Destiny also makes a comeback with The Dark Below
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
FIFA 15 Team of the Week for Ultimate Team Features Ibrahimovic, Cristiano Ronaldo, More
Denuvo DRM Cracked by Chinese Group 3DM
Cases & Cooling
Mini-ITX Cooltek Case Packs Full-Size Desktop Benefits
The panels are thick and the PSU bay is in full-size
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Bring Sunlight Indoors with the Sunn Light – Video
New 80 Plus Gold 650W PSU Released by Deepcool
Microsoft Lumia 435 to Launch with Insanely Low Price
by Bogdan Popa, December 15th, 2014
First details about a new low-end Windows Phone emerge
Windows Phone
Mobile
Zynga Poker Arrives on Windows Phone, Ready Your Wallets
The most popular poker game is available for free
by Cosmin Vasile, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Zynga Was Wrong to Focus on Facebook, Says Electronic Arts Executive
Zynga Leader Says He Is Bored with Games, Wants New Farmville Addiction
Rumours about mobile phones
hot
Samsung Galaxy S6 to Be Unveiled at CES 2015, Alongside Dual-Edged Variant
The announcement will happen in early January in Las Vegas
by Alexandra Arici, December 15th, 2014
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”
iWorld
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Scratched iPhone 6 Display? Send In Your Pictures
Thread on Apple Support Communities grows
by Filip Truta, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Apple Releases Short Film for 2014 Winter Holidays – Video
OS X 10.10.2 Can't Come Fast Enough for Some Users
Incidents
Hackers Post Government Email Credentials in Retaliation to Seizing The Pirate Bay Servers
Hagash Team threatens that the Canadian government is next
by Ionut Ilascu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Solaris Boxes Possibly Targeted by Linux Turla Backdoor, Too
Employment Websites in Belgium Hacked by Rex Mundi
Linux Distributions
Black Lab Linux 6.0 Gets Big Service Release Patch
The distribution has received a major upgrade
by Silviu Stahie, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Tanglu 2 Offers Classic GNOME and KDE Desktop with the Help of Debian – Gallery
Vendetta Online Receives Fix for Experimental OpenGL Driver Buffer Bug
Dying Light Developer Explains Why It Decided to Go with 30FPS on Consoles
by Cosmin Vasile, December 15th, 2014
Techland confirmed 30fps at 1080p for the game
Games
Technology & Gadgets
Spiders Offer Secret for Developing Ultra-Sensitive Wearables
It's not just fictional heroes that should borrow from them
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Surge Robot Is a Vaguely Humanoid Life Saver, RoboSimian Is More of a Spider
Strange-Looking Gaming System Definitely Earned Its Makers the Name of Xotic PC
Games
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Destiny The Dark Below Players Have Region Trouble on PlayStation 4 and PS3
There are some unsupported solutions to try out
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Bungie Bans Destiny Players for Using Modified Consoles
Destiny Fans Outraged over Lack of Content in The Dark Below, House of Wolves Leak
Science
Scientifically Accurate Santa Claus Is a Force to Be Reckoned With
To complete his Christmas Eve mission, Santa would have to travel at 650 miles per second (1,050 kilometers per second)
by Laura Sinpetru, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Massive Volcanic Eruption Blamed for the Dinosaurs' Demise
Mild Depressant Drug Wakes Patient from Minimally Conscious State
Windows
Windows 10 Build 9901 Features a Stylish New Clock – How to Enable It
Microsoft is working on new changes for Windows 10's desktop
by Bogdan Popa, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Microsoft “Not Upset” About Windows 10 Leaks
Aero Settings Show Up on Windows 10 Build 9901 [Updated]
Movies
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Sony Hack: James Bond “Spectre” Script Leaks in Full, Disappoints
Even Sony is worried about the underwhelming third act
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
“James Bond: Spectre” Has Insane Budget of Well over $300 Million (€241 Million)
24th James Bond Film Is Called “SPECTRE,” Cast Confirmed
Blast from the Past: Rare Nokia RM-137 Prototype Shows Up
by Alexandra Arici, December 15th, 2014
Here’s the handset that inspired a lot of Nokia generations
Mobile World
Games
NBA Live 15 Title Update 2 Out on PlayStation 4, Incoming on Xbox One
There are more than 400 improvements introduced
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
EA Sports UFC Comes to EA Access on Xbox One for Free on December 18
Balotelli’s Racist Tweet Featured Classic Super Mario Joke
Storage
7 mm Lite-On SSDs Released Based on 16nm NAND Flash Chips
That makes them some of the most advanced drives ever
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Seagate 8 TB HDD Going to Retail for Only $260 / €210 – Video
Samsung Officially Releases 850 EVO Mainstream SSDs with 3D V-NAND – Video
Windows
Microsoft “Not Upset” About Windows 10 Leaks
Redmond sees the glass half full regarding leaked Windows 10 copies that are reaching the web these days
by Bogdan Popa, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Aero Settings Show Up on Windows 10 Build 9901 [Updated]
Windows Phone Apps Now Available on Windows 10
Games
Civilization V Multiplayer Update Coming Soon to Fix Instability Issues
No list of changes is offered at the moment
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
We Deserve a Good Dune Video Game
Destiny Fans Outraged over Lack of Content in The Dark Below, House of Wolves Leak
Games
Blizzard Will Remove Death Knight Creation Level Requirement from World of Warcraft
The change will go live in the following content update
by Radu Haulica, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
We Deserve a Good Dune Video Game
EndWeekGame: December 13
STALKER Apocalypse Seeks Funding for August 2016 Release, Not on Kickstarter
by Cosmin Vasile, December 15th, 2014
The previous funding campaign has been suspended
Games
Apple
hot
Apple Releases Short Film for 2014 Winter Holidays – Video
“The song” features an emotional family story
by Filip Truta, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
OS X 10.10.2 Can't Come Fast Enough for Some Users
Apple Software Updates of the Week – December 14, 2014
Celebrity News
Angelina Jolie Lied About Having Chickenpox to Go into Hiding, Says Body Language Expert – Video
She wants out of the spotlight because of the Sony hack
by Elena Gorgan, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Sony Hack: Sony Execs Hate Leonardo DiCaprio but Love Ryan Gosling
Angelina Jolie Has Chickenpox, Won’t Be Doing Any More Press for “Unbroken” – Video
Health
Ebola Can Pass from One Individual to Another Through Organ Donation
On the bright side, the risk is very small and the simplest safety precautions can prevent transmission
by Laura Sinpetru, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Experimental Ebola Vaccine Tested on People, Proven Safe and Effective
Ultraviolet-Blasting Robots Join the Fight Against Ebola
Games
Super Smash Bros. Will Get Online Update, No Balance Changes
Gamers will have to deal with overpowered characters
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Xbox One Leads November US Hardware Chart, Breaks PlayStation 4 Stranglehold
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Is November’s Best Seller, GTA V Takes Second Place
Games
Street Fighter V Won't Be Free-to-Play, Could Appear by Early 2016
Capcom confirms that the title is a retail one
by Andrei Dobra, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Street Fighter V Gets Full Gameplay Video, New Trailer Confirming Charlie Nash
Phil Spencer Promised to Make Up for Street Fighter V Loss
HTC One M8 and M7 Fail to Function as Phones After Update
by Alexandra Arici, December 15th, 2014
Users can’t place phone calls from their handsets anymore
Mobile World
Windows
Aero Settings Show Up on Windows 10 Build 9901
Updated
Users can now disable Aero Snap more easily from PC settings
by Bogdan Popa, December 15th, 2014
more on this topic
Windows Phone Apps Now Available on Windows 10
This Is Cortana for Windows 10 in Action – Features and Screenshots
Systems
hot
NUC Mini PC Based on Broadwell Listed by Intel
The computer was found on the company website
by Sebastian Pop, December 15th, 2014
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Some of Intel’s NUCs Receive New Drivers Including BIOS and HD Graphics Packages
Intel NUCs Receive Gigabit Ethernet Controller Driver 19.5 – Apply Now
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Killer Instinct’s Riptor Dino Character Arrives on December 17
Gamers will also get some other Christmas surprises
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
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Microsoft Is Gauging the Community's Interest in a Killer Instinct PC Port
Rivals of Aether Is the Super Smash Bros Xbox One Needs – Video
Linux Distributions
Tanglu 2 Offers Classic GNOME and KDE Desktop with the Help of Debian – Gallery
The new operating system is stable and fast
by Silviu Stahie, December 15th, 2014
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Vendetta Online Receives Fix for Experimental OpenGL Driver Buffer Bug
Linux Mint 17.1 "Rebecca" with KDE and Xfce Could Arrive Early 2015
Rumours about mobile phones
Sony Xperia Z4 Compact and Xperia Z4 Ultra Specs Leak, Launch Could Be Delayed to Q2 2015
The two handsets won’t make it in time for CES 2015
by Alexandra Arici, December 15th, 2014
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World’s Slimmest Smartphone, Vivo X5 Max Goes Official, a Mini Version Coming Too
Windows Phone to Become World's #2 Business OS by 2016
UNICEF Uses Fake Game to Show South Sudan Children’s Plight
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 15th, 2014
The organization wants gamers to get involved
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Street Fighter V Gets Full Gameplay Video, New Trailer Confirming Charlie Nash
The old character is making a comeback, apparently
by Andrei Dobra, December 15th, 2014
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Phil Spencer Promised to Make Up for Street Fighter V Loss
Street Fighter V for PS4 and PC Gets Gameplay Video, Screenshots
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Windows Phone Apps Now Available on Windows 10
Smartphone apps show up on the desktop in leaked build
by Bogdan Popa, December 15th, 2014
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This Is Cortana for Windows 10 in Action – Features and Screenshots
Leaked Windows 10 Build 9901 Screenshots
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This Is Cortana for Windows 10 in Action – Features and Screenshots
The personal assistant makes its debut on the PC
by Bogdan Popa, December 15th, 2014
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Leaked Windows 10 Build 9901 Screenshots
Windows 10 Build 9901 Leaked, Comes with Cortana and Improved UI
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Leaked Windows 10 Build 9901 Screenshots
Here's the new Windows 10 OS version in action
by Bogdan Popa, December 15th, 2014
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Windows 10 Build 9901 Leaked, Comes with Cortana and Improved UI
User Rails Against Windows 10 Approach, Microsoft Votes for “Democracy”
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