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Games
Dragon Age: Inquisition Gets Interesting Behind-the-Scenes Video from BioWare
Developers offer more details on character creation
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Dragon Age: Inquisition Is BioWare's Most Successful Launch, EA Confirms
Heroes of the Storm Gets Lunar Festival Event with New Skins, Mount
Games
New Evolve Video Shows Single-Player Campaign, Monster Action
Gamers will have to deal with a capable AI
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Evolve Achieves Parity Across PC, PS4, and Xbox One, Dev Claims
Evolve Gets Companion App for Android, iOS and Windows Phone
Hacking News
Dutch Judge Says Russian Hacker Can Be Extradited to the US
Along with others, Drinkman caused losses of at least $300M
by Ionut Ilascu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
ZeroAccess Botnet Awakens After Six-Month Sleep
New Zeus Variant Undetected by Antivirus, Aims at Canada’s Largest Banks
Security
ZeroAccess Botnet Awakens After Six-Month Sleep
Botnet not augmented but number of infections is still high
by Ionut Ilascu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
New Zeus Variant Undetected by Antivirus, Aims at Canada’s Largest Banks
Topface Keeps Its Users Safe Despite Leak of 20 Million Emails
Virus alerts
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New Zeus Variant Undetected by Antivirus, Aims at Canada’s Largest Banks
Control panel comes with a Drop form for fast money transfer
by Ionut Ilascu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Topface Keeps Its Users Safe Despite Leak of 20 Million Emails
12-Year-Old Targeted Attack Tool Is Still Kicking
PlayStation Plus February Line-up Includes Transistor, Thief, Rogue Legacy, More
by Cosmin Vasile, January 29th, 2015
Apotheon and Yakuza 4 will be available as well
Play Station
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Games
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Battlefield Hardline Open Beta Confirmed for February 3-8
UPDATED
Visceral badly needs feedback on various aspects
by Cosmin Vasile, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Battlefield 4 Second Assault Is Free for EA Access Users Starting Tomorrow
Battlefield: Hardline Beta Date Comes Tomorrow, Player Feedback Is Crucial
Windows software reviews
Right Click Enhancer Review – Customize Context Menus and Batch Rename Files
Customize the Explorer and IE context menus, bulk rename files, check file integrity, make file associations, and more
by Elena Opris, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
EagleGet Review – Speedy Download Accelerator with a Scheduler and Extra Tools
MusicBee Review: Audio Player for Large Music Collections
Music, Film & TV Blog
Extreme Boytoy, 31, Is Hooked on Dating Grandmas on TLC’s My Strange Addiction – Video
Kyle Jones broke up with his 91YO girlfriend, is dating now
by Elena Gorgan, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Whitney Thore Finds the Perfect Bikini After 20 Years on My Big Fat Fabulous Life – Video
Man Loves Wearing Body Casts: TLC “My Strange Addiction” Video
Linux Distributions
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Papyros Is a Linux OS That Follows Google's Material Design and It Looks Stunning
Users can't test the new distro just yet
by Silviu Stahie, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
LibreOffice 4.4 Released as the Most Beautiful LibreOffice Ever
Ubuntu 15.04 Now Based on Linux Kernel 3.18.4, Devs Are Tracking the 3.19 Branch
Web / Internet Life
Mozilla Deploys Tor Relays with Decommissioned Hardware
12 new relay nodes from Mozilla are currently running in Tor
by Ionut Ilascu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
UK, Canada Spy Agencies Used BADASS Program to Explore Mobile Traffic
Topface Keeps Its Users Safe Despite Leak of 20 Million Emails
Designer Proposes 3D Printed Desert Buildings and Moon Bases
by Sebastian Pop, January 29th, 2015
This from the person who built his own castle
3D Printing Blog
Games
Nintendo Confirms 9.2 Million Wii U Sold Since 2012 Release
The numbers mark the company's slowest-selling console yet
by Radu Haulica, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Gets 15 New Stages for 8-Player Mode
This Is How Project Cars Looks on the PlayStation 4 – Video
Photo Blog
Sony World Photography Awards Has Smartphone Category in 2015
Winner will be awarded Xperia tablet/smartphone goodies
by Alexandra Arici, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
This 9-Year-Old Kid Just Won the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award
Tiny Glasses Attachment Is Really an HD Action Camera Called Geco
Movies
“Jupiter Ascending” Screens at Sundance, Prompts Walkouts
Things are probably not looking that good for the Wachowskis
by Elena Gorgan, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Channing Tatum Introduces His Imaginary Friend, Boy – Video
New Photo of Ben Affleck as Batman Leaks Online
Games
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Gets 15 New Stages for 8-Player Mode
The game has sold over 3.2 million units so far
by Radu Haulica, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
League of Legends' Soundtrack Is Now Available for Free – Video
Games with Gold February Lineup Includes #IDARB, Brothers, Sniper Elite V2
Oddiverse
Fisherman in Australia Reels In 3-Meter (10-Foot) Bull Shark
The 33-year-old man says he caught the massive shark in the waters off the coast of northern New South Wales
by Laura Sinpetru, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
This Beer Is Flavored with Whale Meat Smoked in Sheep Poop
Terrifying Baby Crib Is Shaped like a Shark Gobbling Up a Boat
Supreme League of Patriots Review (PC)
by Radu Haulica, January 29th, 2015
An enjoyable but overly cheesy adventure game
Game reviews
Technology Blog
Behold the Quadcopter, Michigan's Latest Crash Scene Investigator – Video
Policemen will use them to get a handle on upturned cars
by Sebastian Pop, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Drunk Quadcopter Operator Sends White House into a Panic
Unmanned Flying Vehicle Detects and Destroys Land Mines
Game reviews
Human Extinction Simulator Review (PC)
It's hard but it does offer some superb moments of triumph
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Resident Evil HD Remaster Review (PC)
Heroes of Might & Magic III HD Edition Review (PC)
Music, Film & TV Blog
“Mortdecai” Flop Got Johnny Depp Upset Enough to Want to Fire His Agent
Latest film turned out to be a huge dud in the US
by Elena Gorgan, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Amber Heard Supports Johnny Depp at London Premiere of “Mortdecai,” Looks Flawless – Gallery
Johnny Depp Tells Jimmy Kimmel About the Secret Acting Technique He Got from Brando – Video
Games
Microsoft Needs Great Software and Apps for HoloLens to Avoid Kinect Fate, Molyneux Says
The designer shares his thoughts on the new project
by Andrei Dobra, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Focusing on DirectX12, Fable Legends, Xbox Live Multiplayer at GDC 2015
Microsoft Wants to Increase Gaming Lead Through Windows 10, HoloLens, Minecraft
Games
Minecraft 1.8.2 Christmas Gift Edition Gets Its 5th Update
It’s mostly about performance tweaks and bug fixes
by Cosmin Vasile, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Minecraft Patch 1.13 in Testing, Coming Soon to PS3, PS4 and PS Vita
Minecraft – Pocket Edition Arrives on Windows Phone
Dude Steals $4,000 (€3,500) Worth of Chicken, Ribs and Fries
by Laura Sinpetru, January 29th, 2015
Hoping to identify the man and arrest him, police officers released CCTV footage showing him stealing the food
Oddiverse
Music, Film & TV Blog
Grammys 2015: Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney to Perform “Four Five Seconds” Live
The 57th Annual ceremony just got a lot more interesting
by Elena Gorgan, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Tom DeLonge Pushed Out of Blink-182, High School Drama Ensues
TLC’s T-Boz and Chilli Launch Kickstarter Campaign for Their Final Album
3D Printing
This Is the Largest Private Hospital Ship, Past and Future – Video
It just needs to be built at scale and the world is covered
by Sebastian Pop, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Automated Robotic Beach Cleaners Use 3D Printers to Recycle Trash
Largest Chinese Oil and Gas Producer Expands Its Reach
Laptops & Tablets Blog
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Microsoft Releases Final Office Apps for Android Tablets
The apps are available for download from the Play Store
by Alexandra Arici, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Office Apps for Android Tablets Are Now Openly Available for Download
Dell Chromebook 15-Inch with Intel Broadwell on Its Way
Games
Lego Marvel's Avengers and Lego Jurassic World Confirmed to Debut This Year
New movie-based games are coming soon enough
by Andrei Dobra, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Green Arrow Joins LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Starting January 14
Terraria, Lego Games Get Discounts on Xbox One and 360
Security
Topface Keeps Its Users Safe Despite Leak of 20 Million Emails
Company decided not to press charges, rewards hacker
by Ionut Ilascu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
12-Year-Old Targeted Attack Tool Is Still Kicking
Popular Adult Site Slings Flash Player Exploit in Malvertising Campaign
GDC 2015: Sony Confirms Project Morpheus and Unity Under the Scope Sessions
by Cosmin Vasile, January 29th, 2015
The Japanese company announced a total of 4 sessions
Play Station
Oddiverse
Real-Life “Frozen”: Town in Russia Is Now Encased in Ice
The town of Dudinka became a mammoth block of ice after the water main burst and the water that spilled from it froze
by Laura Sinpetru, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Shy Whale Poops on Group of Divers Trying to Photograph It
Skeleton Has a Busier Life than Most People, Is an Instagram Celebrity
Game reviews
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Resident Evil HD Remaster Review (PC)
Can this overhauled classic still delight and scare?
by Andrei Dobra, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Dying Light Review (PC)
Alien: Isolation Review (PC)
Television
Whitney Thore Finds the Perfect Bikini After 20 Years on My Big Fat Fabulous Life – Video
New TLC reality show hailed as inspirational, amazing
by Elena Gorgan, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Fat Girl Dancing Whitney Thore Talks Beauty, Being Overweight, Fabulous – Video
Fat Girl Dancing Whitney Thore Gets Her Own TLC Show, My Big Fat Fabulous Life – Video
Open Source Software
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LibreOffice 4.4 Released as the Most Beautiful LibreOffice Ever
The developer has made a lot of UI improvements
by Silviu Stahie, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Ubuntu 15.04 Now Based on Linux Kernel 3.18.4, Devs Are Tracking the 3.19 Branch
Google Fixed GHOST Exploit in Chrome OS in 2014 and Didn't Tell Anyone
Systems
GTX 900 Graphics Cards Power MSI Nightblade Gaming Mini PC
Despite the size and the mini-ITX motherboard, it's strong
by Sebastian Pop, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
NVIDIA Prepares Driver That Will Fix GTX 970 Memory Problems
12 Million Graphics Cards Sold in 2014 from ASUS, MSI and Gigabyte Alone
12-Year-Old Targeted Attack Tool Is Still Kicking
by Ionut Ilascu, January 29th, 2015
Vtask has been created for lateral movement inside a network
Security
Oddiverse
hot
Woman Desperate to Kill a Cockroach Manages to Blow Up a Toilet
The incident occurred in Taiwan, reports say the woman did not suffer any major injuries when the toilet went kaboom
by Laura Sinpetru, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Watch: Pet Goldfish Given Ceremonial Viking Burial in a Toilet
Public Toilet Is Auctioned Off, Sells for ₤415,000 (€523,000 / $652,000)
Beauty
Farrah Abraham Talks Lip Injection Ordeal, Says She Wants Backside Implants Now – Video
Reality star makes appearance on The Doctors, explains what went wrong but has clearly not learned her lesson
by Elena Gorgan, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Farrah Abraham’s Botched Lips After Surgery Are the Stuff of Nightmares – Photo
Glamor Girl Andressa Urach Gives First Interview Since Near-Death Experience with Fillers
Editorials
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The First Rome: Total War Should Cost 0.99 Dollars or Euro
Gamers should find it easy to get into a series
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Windows 10 Might Be Good for PC Gamers Despite Some Letdowns
PlayStation Now Subscription Needs to Be Cheaper
PC Games
Download Now New CS:GO Update to Solve Game Crashes, Tweak Maps
The new patch brings forth a wide array of changes
by Andrei Dobra, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Gets Biggest 2015 ESL One Event in Katowice
New CS:GO Patch Available for Download, Fixes P2000 Ammo Bug, Corrupt Packets
Games
Microsoft Focusing on DirectX12, Fable Legends, Xbox Live Multiplayer at GDC 2015
There are 16 events that are all about gaming
by Cosmin Vasile, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
DirectX 12 Isn't Coming to Windows 7 or 8, Requires Newer Graphics Cards
Microsoft Announces Xbox One Games Can Be Streamed on Windows 10 PCs and Tablets
Ubuntu 15.04 Now Based on Linux Kernel 3.18.4, Devs Are Tracking the 3.19 Branch
by Silviu Stahie, January 29th, 2015
The kernel for Ubuntu 15.04 has been upgraded
Linux
Science Blog
Teeny Tiny Flower Smells like Rotten Fish When It Decays
These peculiar flowers are hidden away in forests in Australia's Blue Mountains, have only recently been discovered
by Laura Sinpetru, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Rare Megamouth Shark Washes Ashore in the Philippines
Researchers Took over a Century to Identify New Cricket Species
Mobile World
Lenovo A6000 Phone Sells 10,000 Units in 2 Seconds in India
Samsung’s Z1 is also thriving in the country
by Alexandra Arici, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
It Has Been Foreseen: 2015 Will Be the Year of Samsung
Huawei Says It’s Actually Competing with Samsung, Not Xiaomi or Lenovo
Mobile
Evolve Gets Companion App for Android, iOS and Windows Phone
It also contains a match-3 puzzle combat mobile game
by Cosmin Vasile, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Evolve Has an Offline Mode Where You Can Play with Bots – Video
Evolve Achieves Parity Across PC, PS4, and Xbox One, Dev Claims
Technology Blog
AMD Teases the Fixer 3, Either an ASUS Graphics Card or a Jab at NVIDIA – Video
I suppose we'll know more tomorrow, Friday the 30th
by Sebastian Pop, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
NVIDIA Prepares Driver That Will Fix GTX 970 Memory Problems
12 Million Graphics Cards Sold in 2014 from ASUS, MSI and Gigabyte Alone
Science Blog
Eons Ago, a Moon-Sized Object Likely Crashed into Mars
The impact was so powerful that it birthed an ocean of magma covering the planet's entire southern hemisphere
by Laura Sinpetru, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
NASA Releases the Sharpest Images Yet of Dwarf Planet Ceres
Watch: NASA Has a Mars Helicopter in the Works
Glamor Girl Andressa Urach Gives First Interview Since Near-Death Experience with Fillers
by Elena Gorgan, January 29th, 2015
Former Miss Bumbum has no intention of covering up the scars
Beauty
Video
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AMD Prepares Radeon R9 400 Arctic Islands GPUs
They will replace the Radeon Rx 300 Pirate Islands
by Sebastian Pop, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
AMD Radeon R9 380X Fiji Graphics Card Listed
14nm AMD Zen CPU Will Have DDR4 and Simultaneous Multithreading
Rumours about mobile phones
HTC Might Be Making Firefox OS Phones Soon
The company is said to be testing the OS on some devices
by Alexandra Arici, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
The Ancient HTC HD2 Can Now Run Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
Alcatel Pixi 3 Smartphone Comes with Windows Phone, Android or Firefox OS
PC Games
Heroes of the Storm Gets Lunar Festival Event with New Skins, Mount
Chen and Li Li get special skins and a tiger mount
by Andrei Dobra, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Heroes of the Storm Gets New Free Heroes, Weekly Discounts on Tassadar and More
Quick Look: Heroes of the Storm – with Gameplay Video and Gallery
Play Station
Dying Light Does Not Download on PS4, but Here Is a Workaround
UPDATED
You will need a companion app to add it to download queue
by Cosmin Vasile, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Dying Light Release Date Slightly Delayed in Multiple Countries
Dying Light New Launch Trailer Bursts with Creative Brutality
Security
Popular Adult Site Slings Flash Player Exploit in Malvertising Campaign
A large number of users is likely to be infected
by Ionut Ilascu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
USF Students to Study Real Hacks to Increase Cyber Security Skills
Great Firewall of China Mis-Configuration Raises Suspicion of DDoS Attack
Viral of the Day: Fake Plastic Baby in “American Sniper” Addresses Controversy
by Elena Gorgan, January 29th, 2015
Infamous doll will appear next in the “Boyhood” prequel
Music, Film & TV Blog
Science Blog
Watch: What Would Happen If We Humans Suddenly Disappeared
If our entire species were to vanish all of a sudden, the world would be a fairly chaotic place for at least a few weeks
by Laura Sinpetru, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Watch: How Moisturizers Work, as Explained by Science
Watch: Meet the 5 Most Important Molecules in Your Body
Technology Blog
New DDR4 World Record: Kingston HyperX Reaches 4,351 MHz
The memory was overclocked on an MSI X99S motherboard
by Sebastian Pop, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
DDR4 Memory with 2,666 MHz Clock Launched by Crucial
14nm AMD Zen CPU Will Have DDR4 and Simultaneous Multithreading
Mobile World
HTC Wants to Do Business Xiaomi-Style, Opens Up eStore in Taiwan
HTC enters the online environment with fresh hopes
by Alexandra Arici, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Watch: HTC Desire EYE Survives After Elephant Steps on It at the Zoo
Samsung Galaxy S6 Rugged Case Shows Up, Shows Different HR Sensor Placement
3D Printing
New Modeling Engine Is like Photoshop in 3D – Video
It uses voxels, the three-dimensional version of pixels
by Sebastian Pop, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Doctors Use Normal 3D Printer to Create a Trachea
Get Ready Because This Is the Year of the Hoverboard – Video
Science Blog
Severe Depression Correlates with Brain Inflammation
In light of this find, scientists say that it might be possible to treat depression by tackling inflammatory responses
by Laura Sinpetru, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Watch: How Meditation Works, as Explained by Science
Broken and Swollen Nerve Fibers Found in the Brains of Combat Veterans
Gene Hackman Is Not Dead, Despite What You Read Online
by Elena Gorgan, January 29th, 2015
Misleading title leads to Facebook hoax, fan frenzy
Celebrity News
Linux
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Google Fixed GHOST Exploit in Chrome OS in 2014 and Didn't Tell Anyone
This is just a mistake on Google's part, most likely
by Silviu Stahie, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
GParted Live Now Supports Microsoft's New Filesystem, ReFS
Almost Famous GHOST Vulnerability Closed in Ubuntu Systems
Games
Wargaming League 2015 World of Tanks Grand Finals Take Place on April 25 – 26 in Warsaw
All fans can attend the event for free and watch online
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
World of Tanks Update 9.6 Brings Changes to Tank Destroyers, Adds Crew Role Re-Training
World of Tanks Personal Mission System Is Live, Includes Unique Rewards
Linux software reviews
Variety Review – A Wallpaper Manager You Didn't Know You Wanted
This is probably the only app of its kind
by Silviu Stahie, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Comix Review – An Old and Still Powerful Comic Book Viewer
uGet Review – Probably the Best Download Manager on Linux
Nature
These Odd Dinosaurs Had Necks Spanning Half the Length of Their Bodies
Paleontologists say that, despite their impressive size, the necks of these ancient beasts were relatively lightweight
by Laura Sinpetru, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
118-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Tracks Found in Diamond Mine in Africa
Weird Dinosaur Looked like the Hunchback of Notre Dame
Games
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Ubisoft Deactivated €150K Worth of Far Cry 4, AC: Unity and Watch Dogs Keys
They will be refunded by third-party resellers
by Cosmin Vasile, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Assassin’s Creed VII Might Be Set in Japan, Artwork Reveals
Ubisoft Revoked Far Cry 4 Keys Bought via EA's Origin Store
F-Series, the Mousepad Line from Func, Now in 3 Sizes
by Sebastian Pop, January 29th, 2015
Behold the Func F-Series 10², is now ready for order
Peripherals
Security
USF Students to Study Real Hacks to Increase Cyber Security Skills
Students are expected to increase capacity for devising strategies that would reduce or eliminate risks
by Ionut Ilascu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Great Firewall of China Mis-Configuration Raises Suspicion of DDoS Attack
Dyre Banking Trojan Delivered to Millions via Blitz Spam Attacks
Mobile World
Watch: HTC Desire EYE Survives After Elephant Steps on It at the Zoo
HTC Desire EYE is put to the ultimate torture test
by Alexandra Arici, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Upcoming HTC Desire 626 Leaks, Expect It at MWC 2015 Alongside HTC Hima
Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Roadmap for HTC Devices Leaks
Television
Justin Bieber Is Really Sorry for Acting like a Douche for More than a Year – Video
Pop star apologizes to fans on Ellen and on Facebook
by Elena Gorgan, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Justin Bieber Loves Kate McKinnon’s SNL Calvin Klein Spoof – Video
SNL Spoofs Justin Bieber’s Calvin Klein Ads and It’s Hilarious – Video
Games
Offworld Trading Company Reveals First Gameplay Footage – Video
The real-time strategy game hits Early Access this February
by Radu Haulica, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Total War: Attila Video Shows Night Battles, Viking Forefathers Action
PlayStation Video Replaces Video Unlimited Starting in February
Games
Shelter 2 Trailer Shows What Weaponized Cuteness Looks Like – Video
The abstract adventure game is coming out in February
by Radu Haulica, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Games with Gold February Lineup Includes #IDARB, Brothers, Sniper Elite V2
Magicka 2 Trailer Focuses on Non-Vampire Vlad and Game Footage
Qualcomm Confirms: Snapdragon 810 Won’t Make It into One Major Consumer Flagship
by Alexandra Arici, January 29th, 2015
The chip giant is referring to the Samsung Galaxy S6
Mobile World
Health
Beer Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s, Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
Study finds beer contains an antioxidant compound that can slow the progress of neurodegenerative disorders
by Laura Sinpetru, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
How Facebook Addiction Is Kind of, Sort of like Drug Addiction
The E. Coli Bacterium Could Help Treat Parkinson's, Study Finds
PC Games
Diablo 3 Gets New Hotfix to Solve Issues and Prevent Exploits
The small update is already live right now
by Andrei Dobra, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Diablo 3 Season End Still Set for February 3, Blizzard Details Rollover
Diablo 3 Season 1 Ending Also Brings Era 1 Conclusion, Leaderboards Reset
Technology & Gadgets
20 Billion FPS Camera Captures a Laser in Flight – Video
Watch this film and how light moves between nanoseconds
by Sebastian Pop, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Beachbot, a Turtle-Shaped Robot That Draws Lines in the Sand – Video
New Laser Can Upgrade Imaging Technology Tremendously
Games
Square Enix Sale Slashes Prices by 75% on Many Great Game Franchises
The Tomb Raider reboot is offered free with purchases of Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, also at 33% off
by Radu Haulica, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Final Fantasy XV Might Get Simultaneous Worldwide Release
Final Fantasy Type-0 HD’s First Playthrough Requires About 40 Hours, Says Director
Games
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No, The Witcher 3 Does Not Have 16 Hours of Sex Scenes
It took that much time to record those scenes
by Cosmin Vasile, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
The Witcher 3 Will Get 16 Free DLCs, Will Remain Single-Player RPG
The Witcher 3 Runs at 30fps on PC Recommended Settings, Dev Says
Could This Be the Next-Generation Motorola Moto E?
by Alexandra Arici, January 29th, 2015
Purported Moto E shows its face in a leak
Rumours about mobile phones
Incidents
Great Firewall of China Mis-Configuration Raises Suspicion of DDoS Attack
Sucuri systems received thousands of requests per second
by Ionut Ilascu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Dyre Banking Trojan Delivered to Millions via Blitz Spam Attacks
ValuePetSupplies.com Announces Data Breach
Music, Film & TV Blog
Budweiser “Lost Puppy” Super Bowl 2015 Ad Shows What Real Friendship Is Like – Video
Budweiser does it again, breaks hearts in the process
by Elena Gorgan, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
First Ever Domestic Violence PSA to Run During Super Bowl 2015 – Video
The Victoria’s Secret Super Bowl 2015 Ad Is Here, Very Romantic – Video
Space
Super Awesome Cometary Globule Looks like a Vicious Cosmic Beast
The cometary globule, located at a distance of about 1,300 light-years from our planet, goes by the name of CG4
by Laura Sinpetru, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Vortex at Venus' South Pole Looks like a Swirling Puff of Smoke
First Massive Solar Flare of 2015 Shines Insanely Bright in NASA Image
Mobile World
Samsung Galaxy J1 Goes Official, It’s Pretty Uninspiring and Low-Specced
Samsung won’t bring the new handset to many markets
by Alexandra Arici, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Samsung Galaxy S6 Rugged Case Shows Up, Shows Different HR Sensor Placement
It Has Been Foreseen: 2015 Will Be the Year of Samsung
Robots & Drones
Drunk Quadcopter Operator Sends White House into a Panic
The DJI Phantom is invisible to the radar systems there
by Sebastian Pop, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
This Drone Is Not a Bat, but It Was Inspired by One – Video
GoPro Drones with Built-in HD Hero Cameras Tipped for 2015 [WSJ]
Destiny Bug Prevents Exotics from Counting Towards Pocket Infinity Bounty
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 29th, 2015
The team is also explaining how Crota's End Hard mode works
Games
Television
Bruce Jenner’s “Journey” to Female Will Be Shown on New E! Docuseries
Former Olympian is ready to come out as transgender woman
by Elena Gorgan, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Kim Kardashian Talks Bruce Jenner’s Transition to Female – Video
Bruce Jenner Will Address His Transition to Female on Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Games
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered Out Now, Won't Arrive on PS4 or Xbox One
The overhauled classic game is now available
by Andrei Dobra, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered Coming to Steam on January 29
Quantum Dream Teases Indigo Prophecy Related Game
Linux Distributions
GParted Live Now Supports Microsoft's New Filesystem, ReFS
A new update has been released for the OS
by Silviu Stahie, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Almost Famous GHOST Vulnerability Closed in Ubuntu Systems
mpv Is a Media Player with No UI That Runs from Terminal
Games
League of Legends' Soundtrack Is Now Available for Free – Video
Riot Games has also published a behind-the-scenes documentary showing how the game's music was actually made
by Radu Haulica, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
Dota 2 Gets Small Update to Fix Glitches and Bugs
The Witcher 3 Will Get 16 Free DLCs, Will Remain Single-Player RPG
Games
Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 Survey Focuses on Social Features, Phone Use
Gamers might see a new app launched in the coming months
by Andrei Dumitrescu, January 29th, 2015
more on this topic
FIFA 15 Ultimate Team of the Week Includes Neymar, Sneijder, Klose
Madden NFL 15 Predicts New England Patriots Will Win Super Bowl XLIX
10 Gbps USB 3.1 Causes the Birth of a Whole Motherboard Series, from MSI
by Sebastian Pop, January 29th, 2015
The X99A Series will expand the socket LGA2011-3 lineup
Motherboards
Nature
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Rare Megamouth Shark Washes Ashore in the Philippines
The shark's lifeless body was discovered by fishermen in Pio Duran, Albay, on the morning of January 27
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Games with Gold February Lineup Includes #IDARB, Brothers, Sniper Elite V2
Interesting games are coming for free to Gold members
by Andrei Dobra, January 29th, 2015
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Sunset Overdrive Gets 40% Price Cut, New Achievements
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Heroes of Might & Magic III HD Edition Review (PC)
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Steam Workshop Now Allows Creators to Make Money for Non-Valve Game Mods
Dungeon Defenders: Eternity and Chivalry: Medieval Warfare are the first non-Valve games with curated Workshops
by Cosmin Vasile, January 29th, 2015
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Dota 2 Players Can Now Submit Workshop Items for New Bloom 2015
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