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May 2015

About 31 articles found for 24 May 2015:

Sony Confirms Android 5.0 Lollipop Update for Xperia T3

The upgrade should arrive in the following weeks

by Cosmin Vasile, May 25th, 2015

more on this topicSony Xperia T3 Finally Gets Android 4.4.4 KitKat Update Sony Releases New Bootloaders for Xperia Series to Enable Boot from Recovery Partition

Linux

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Parsix GNU/Linux 7.0 Will Reach End of Life on June 14 to Make Room for Parsix 8.0

Users must upgrade to Parsix GNU/Linux 7.5

by Marius Nestor, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicLinux Kernel 2.6.32.66 LTS Brings x86, Networking, and File Systems Improvements Introducing Tessel 2, a $35 Open-Source IoT Development Board That Runs Linux

Mobile World

T-Mobile Lumia 640 Goes on Sale for $100

It is now available at select Walmart locations

by Cosmin Vasile, May 24th, 2015

Games

Frank O'Connor's Halo Story Is Called Saint's Testimony, Focuses on Iona AI

Gamers will be able to pick it up starting on July 27

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicHalo: The Master Chief Collection Reveals Playlist Tweaks for Content Update Sony Reveals That Bloodborne Is Getting an Expansion

Linux Kernel 2.6.32.66 LTS Brings x86, Networking, and File Systems Improvements

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Linux Kernel 2.6.32.66 LTS Brings x86, Networking, and File Systems Improvements

All users of the 2.6 kernel series must upgrade

by Marius Nestor, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicIntroducing Tessel 2, a $35 Open-Source IoT Development Board That Runs Linux New Linux Kernel Vulnerability Patched in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Trusty Tahr)

Xiaomi Mi4i Overheating Issue Fixing Update on Hold Due to Adding More Bugs

by Cosmin Vasile, May 24th, 2015

The update introduces additional problems

Mobile World

Games

Rock Band 4 Will Use Forge Engine to Make Music Real

Gamers will get more details for crowds and instruments

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicRock Band 4 E3 2015 Trailer Will Feature Gamers, Films on May 21 - 23 Guitar Hero Live Reveals New Tracks from Deftones, Mastodon and More

Sony Xperia E4 Review - A Mixed Bag Budget-Friendly Solution

Mobile phones reviews

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Sony Xperia E4 Review - A Mixed Bag Budget-Friendly Solution

The successor to Xperia E3 drops LTE support in favor of a slightly larger display and more internal memory

by Cosmin Vasile, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicSony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact - A Portable 8-Inch Tablet with Very Solid Specs Samsung Galaxy S6 Review - Samsung's New Heart and Soul

Halo 5: Guardians Hunt the Truth Details New Civil War, Master Chief Revelations

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Halo 5: Guardians Hunt the Truth Details New Civil War, Master Chief Revelations

The story of the title will be more complex than it seems

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicHalo: The Master Chief Collection Reveals Playlist Tweaks for Content Update Sony Reveals That Bloodborne Is Getting an Expansion

Games

FIFA 15 Reveals Premier League, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga Stats

More content will be delivered for the title

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicFIFA 15 TOTW for Ultimate Team Includes Thiago Silva, Rakitic and Yaya Toure FIFA 15 Goals of the Week Celebrates Player Skill and Ingenuity

Editorials

Assisted Suicide Should Be Made Legal

Denying people the right to choose how and when they want to die is denying them their freedom of choice

by Laura Sinpetru, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicThe Witcher 3 Deserves Respect, Even with the Downgrade It's Fun to Pick on Call of Deus Ex: Transhuman Ops III but I'm Still Pretty Excited

Destiny's Trials of Osiris Has Emblem Problems, Bungie Offers Temporary Solution

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 24th, 2015

Gamers need to keep a slot open at all times

Games

Battlefield 4 Spring Update Arrives on May 26, One Hour Downtime Planned for All Platforms

Games

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Battlefield 4 Spring Update Arrives on May 26, One Hour Downtime Planned for All Platforms

Gamers get one new mode and five extra weapons

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare Video Shows the Free DLC That's Now Available Overwatch Gameplay Video Showcases Hanzo, the Deadly Bowman

Ubuntu Touch to Get Improved Desktop Mode with Next Update

Linux

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Ubuntu Touch to Get Improved Desktop Mode with Next Update

The developers are working on a new patch

by Silviu Stahie, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicVivaldi Web Browser Gets New Update and Options Shotcut Is a New and Powerful Free Video Editor for Linux

Games

World of Warcraft Won't Be Getting Flying Mounts Back

Flying was exciting, but it also made a lot of players miss out on some of the basic joys of exploration

by Radu Haulica, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicBlade & Soul Is Coming to the West This Winter - Video World of Warcraft Launches Selfie Contest, Winners Are Going to BlizzCon

Open Source Software

Vivaldi Web Browser Gets New Update and Options

A new version of Vivaldi has been released

by Silviu Stahie, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicShotcut Is a New and Powerful Free Video Editor for Linux New Linux Kernel Vulnerability Patched in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Trusty Tahr)

Game reviews

Technobabylon Review (PC)

A truly captivating cyberpunk point-and-click adventure game

by Radu Haulica, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicInvisible Inc. Review (PC)VoidExpanse Review (PC)

Shotcut Is a New and Powerful Free Video Editor for Linux

by Silviu Stahie, May 24th, 2015

The developers update the application all the time

Open Source Software

Sony Rebranding Its Xperia Z Flagship Line Might Be a Good Idea

Editorials

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Sony Rebranding Its Xperia Z Flagship Line Might Be a Good Idea

Sony is struggling to maintain its mobile business afloat

by Alexandra Arici, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicWhy LG Remaking the Nexus 5 in 2015 Isn’t a Bad Idea Android M Is Coming, Here Are Some Features We Want to See

Mobile World

Mozilla Might Bring Android Apps to Firefox OS, Won’t Make a $25 Phone

Firefox OS phones are still struggling to impress users

by Alexandra Arici, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicFirefox OS Phones Now Available in Africa Firefox for Android 38 Released with Improved UI, Support for Lollipop Theme

Mobile World

Gionee Elife E8 Leaks in Another Drool Worthy Press Render, Shows Off Fingerprint Scanner

Gionee’s Elife E8 flagship is going to be quite a looker

by Alexandra Arici, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicNokia 1100 with Android 5.0 Lollipop Leaks in Benchmark Meizu MX4 Is the Most Impressive Android Smartphone, According to AnTuTu 2014 Top

Rumours about mobile phones

Huawei Prepping $161 Phone with Fingerprint Scanner

Low-end phones are getting premium features

by Alexandra Arici, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicHuawei Confirms Android 5.0 Lollipop for Ascend Mate7, Mate2, P7 and G7 Huawei MediaPad X2 7-Inch “Not Tablet” Up for Pre-Order for €400

Microsoft Services

Microsoft Launches “Earn” Rewards Program in the United States

Pay with an enrolled credit card and earn credits

by Bogdan Popa, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicA Closer Look at the New Windows 10 Icons Windows 10 Finally Receives New Icons in Build 10125

A Closer Look at the New Windows 10 Icons

by Bogdan Popa, May 24th, 2015

Here are all the new icons prepared for Windows 10

Windows

You Should Not be Afraid of Arch Linux, Here's Why - Updated

Editorials

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You Should Not be Afraid of Arch Linux, Here's Why Updated

Install once and enjoy a reliable, up-to-date platform

by Marius Nestor, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicWhy a Rolling Release Model is the Way to Go for Any OS Why It Doesn't Matter for Linux If Windows Becomes Open Source

Play Station

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Bloodborne Patch 1.04 Changes Revealed

Additional changes might be announced on May 25

by Cosmin Vasile, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicBloodborne Patch 1.04 Will Arrive on May 25 Sony Reveals That Bloodborne Is Getting an Expansion

Google Announcing New Android Update Policy for Nexus Devices Soon

Mobile OS

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Google Announcing New Android Update Policy for Nexus Devices Soon

Not all current Nexus phones and tablets will get Android M

by Cosmin Vasile, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicGoogle Internally Testing Android M as Macadamia Nut Cookie (MNC)Google Might Add Native Fingerprint Authentication to Android M

Why a Rolling Release Model is the Way to Go for Any OS

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Why a Rolling Release Model is the Way to Go for Any OS

Version numbers are becoming extinct, and that's a fact

by Marius Nestor, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicWould You Give Up on Windows 7 and Install Windows 8 If It Were Free?Why It Doesn't Matter for Linux If Windows Becomes Open Source

Google Internally Testing Android M as Macadamia Nut Cookie (MNC)

Mobile OS

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Google Internally Testing Android M as Macadamia Nut Cookie (MNC)

The name of the OS will be changed for the market release

by Cosmin Vasile, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicGoogle Might Add Native Fingerprint Authentication to Android M Google Plans to Include More Privacy Controls in Android M - Report

Sony Lavander Front Panel Leaks in Live Pictures

by Cosmin Vasile, May 24th, 2015

New pictures confirm the bezel-less display setup

Rumours about mobile phones

Mobile World

Panasonic Eluga L 4G Goes Official with 64-bit Quad-Core CPU, KitKat

It is now available in India for Rs 12,990 ($205 / €185)

by Cosmin Vasile, May 24th, 2015

more on this topicPanasonic Eluga U with 5-Inch HD Display, Quad-Core CPU Now Available in India for Rs 17,490 Panasonic Launches New Feature Phones in India: GD21 and GD31