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Internet Life

Uber Co-Founder Launches "Operator"

This new app claims to make shopping more efficient

by Andreea Murgu, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicUber Facing Lawsuit for Discriminating Against the Blind How Snapchat Tries to Steal Uber Developers

Security

Google Analytics by Yoast Security Patch Fixes Stored XSS

Yoast downplays severity of its Google Analytics update

by Ionut Ilascu, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicOver 25,000 iOS Apps Affected by Bug Breaking HTTPS Number of Vulnerable Magento Shops Decreases, Slowly

Music, Film & TV Blog

Viral of the Day: “Man of Steel” in Color

Superman should fly in blue skies, not grey ones

by Elena Gorgan, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicViral of the Day: “Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice” Retro Style, with Christopher Reeve, Adam West Viral of the Day: Matthew McConaughey Reacts to “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Trailer 2

Music, Film & TV Blog

Joss Whedon Is Done with the “Avengers” but He’d Love to Do “Batman” - Video

He’s actually a fan of Warner Bros.’ DC Comics universe

by Elena Gorgan, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicRobert Downey Jr. Throws Major Shade at Alejandro G. Inarritu - Video Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner Offend with Insulting Comments About Black Widow - Video

Science Blog

Watch: Cool Science Video Explains How Clouds Form

Clouds come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, here's how these puffy whites floating over our heads form

by Laura Sinpetru, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicWatch: Glazed Donut Travels to Space and Back Watch: What Happens in the Underground When a Meteor Strikes

Robert Downey Jr. Throws Major Shade at Alejandro G. Inarritu - Video

by Elena Gorgan, April 25th, 2015

Don’t call superhero movies “cultural genocide”

Music, Film & TV Blog

History

Researcher: Apostle Paul Saw a Meteor, Mistook It for a Sign from God

Study argues that the bright light that made Paul the Apostle convert to Christianity was actually an exploding meteor

by Laura Sinpetru, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicThe Science Behind the Diet Pills That Killed 21-Year-Old Ella Parry Some Brain Tumors Literally Feed on People's Thoughts

Celebrity News

Mama June Comes Out as Bisexual - Video

Daughter Pumpkin outs her in Inside Edition interview

by Elena Gorgan, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicHoney Boo Boo, Mama June Have Trouble Sticking to Diet from The Doctors - Video Honey Boo Boo and Family Go to War Against TLC: Let Us Get Back on TV!

Health

Here's What Happens to Your Body When You Run a Marathon

Most marathon runners shrink by about 1 centimeter (about 0.4 inches), lose 2 to 3 pounds (roughly 1 to 1.4 kilograms)

by Laura Sinpetru, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicThe Science Behind the Diet Pills That Killed 21-Year-Old Ella Parry Some Brain Tumors Literally Feed on People's Thoughts

Over 25,000 iOS Apps Affected by Bug Breaking HTTPS

Security

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Over 25,000 iOS Apps Affected by Bug Breaking HTTPS

Apps from major developers are impacted by the flaw

by Ionut Ilascu, April 25th, 2015

more on this topiciOS Apps Vulnerable to HTTPS Data Decryption Number of Vulnerable Magento Shops Decreases, Slowly

Jared Leto’s Joker Looks Absolutely Frightening, the Internet Loses It - Photo

Movies

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Jared Leto’s Joker Looks Absolutely Frightening, the Internet Loses It - Photo

David Ayer celebrates anniversary with fresh look at villain

by Elena Gorgan, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicFirst Image of Jared Leto as The Joker Leaks, Is a Sight to Behold - Photo Jared Leto’s Joker Is Now on Snapchat - Photo

Cosmic CPR: Red and Dead Galaxies Are Sometimes Brought Back to Life

by Laura Sinpetru, April 25th, 2015

Investigation finds that, following a collision between two or more clusters, dead galaxies are revived

Space

Windows

Microsoft CEO: Windows 10 Has Features That Will Change Everything for You

Satya Nadella talks Windows 10 in earnings call

by Bogdan Popa, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicAMD Says Windows 10 Will Breathe Life into the Traditional PC Microsoft’s Search Engine Gets Closer to Google, Reaches Record Market Share

General Business

Microsoft Becomes the World's Number 1 Place to Work

Redmond receives the Global Randstad Award 2015

by Bogdan Popa, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicApple iTunes Security Update Signals the End of Support for Windows XP This Is What Windows 10 with a Windows 7 Start Menu Looks like - Photo Gallery

Xbox

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Gears of War 1 Remaster Coming to Xbox One, New Reports Say

The new game is already in multiplayer testing

by Andrei Dobra, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicE3 2015 Brings New Xbox One Exclusive Game, More Focus on Microsoft Titles Gears of War: Marcus Fenix Collection Isn't Coming, but New Game Will Be at E3 2015

Windows

Apple iTunes Security Update Signals the End of Support for Windows XP

iTunes Store no longer working for XP users

by Bogdan Popa, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicSomeone Just Kill Windows XP: PC Makers Desperate as Sales Go Down Because of Old Windows Fukushima Nuclear Plant Operator Silently Delays the Upgrade from Windows XP to Save Money

Bruce Jenner Comes Out as Transgender: I Am a Woman - Video

Television

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Bruce Jenner Comes Out as Transgender: I Am a Woman - Video

Former Olympian talks about revealing his secret to the world after 5 decades of uncertainty, doubts and shame

by Elena Gorgan, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicDr. Phil Apologizes for Saying Bruce Jenner Is “Too Old” to Transition to Female - Video First Photos of Bruce Jenner in a Dress Emerge Online

Drug Cocktail Obliterates Cancer Tumor Growing Inside Woman's Chest

by Laura Sinpetru, April 25th, 2015

Medical experts say the cancer tumor vanished without a trace, the 49-year-old woman was left with a hole in her chest

Health

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Mobile World

BLU Win JR LTE with Windows Phone 8.1 Goes on Sale at Microsoft Store

The smartphone is available in the US for only $100 outright

by Cosmin Vasile, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicMicrosoft Confirms Windows 10 for Phones Technical Preview for Non-Lumia Smartphones BLU Tops “Other” Category of Windows Phone Handset Manufacturers

Rumours about mobile phones

Microsoft Hastens Lumia 840 Release, Puts Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 Inside

It will have better CPU and camera than Lumia 830

by Cosmin Vasile, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicLumia 940 May Sport 5.2-Inch Display, Dual-SIM Lumia 830 on the Way Too Windows 10 for Phones Technical Preview Build 10052 Now Available for Download

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Leak Details Co-Op Campaign, Zombies, Multiplayer

Games

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Leak Details Co-Op Campaign, Zombies, Multiplayer

Treyarch is making big changes to the shooter series

by Andrei Dobra, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicCall of Duty: Black Ops 3 Out on November 6, Pre-Order Comes with Beta Access, Leak Says CoD: Advanced Warfare Gets Double XP & Increased Elite Loot Drop Chance

Linux

Linux Kernel 4.0 Update Kit Now Available for Black Lab Linux 6.5, Ubuntu 15.04 Updated

It is also compatible with Linux Mint 17.x and Ubuntu 14.x

by Marius Nestor, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicParsix GNU/Linux 7.5 Test 3 Out Now with Linux 3.14.38 LTS, Based on Debian Wheezy Installing Ubuntu 15.04

Mobile OS

Windows 10 for Phones Build 10070 Screenshot Shows Reduced Distance Between Live Tiles

It's not stable enough to be released to Windows Insiders

by Cosmin Vasile, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicMicrosoft to Add Iris Scanner and Dock to Lumia 940 - Report Windows 10 for Phones Adds LED Notifications, More Features in Next Build - Screenshots

Nokia Officially Confirms Its Next Android Smartphones Arrive in 2016

by Cosmin Vasile, April 25th, 2015

The company will manufacture the handsets in China

Mobile World

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Linux Distributions

Parsix GNU/Linux 7.5 Test 3 Out Now with Linux 3.14.38 LTS, Based on Debian Wheezy

Download the 3rd development release of Parsix GNU/Linux 7.5

by Marius Nestor, April 25th, 2015

more on this topicInstalling Ubuntu 15.04 OpenMandriva Lx 3 Alpha Is Out with UEFI Support and LXQt, KDE Plasma 5 Coming Soon