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Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Platform Now Endorses Debian GNU/Linux
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Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Platform Now Endorses Debian GNU/Linux

Both Debian 7 and Debian 8 releases are supported
by Marius Nestor, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicFotoxx 15.12 Open-Source Image Editor Launches with Metadata Batch Report, MoreUbuntu 16.04 LTS Rebased on Linux Kernel 4.3, First Alpha to Land December 31
Microsoft: Xbox One Will Deliver Best Lineup of Video Games in 2016
Games
 

Microsoft: Xbox One Will Deliver Best Lineup of Video Games in 2016

Gears of War 4 is the title leading the charge
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicHoloLens Can Play Halo 5: Guardians, Might Be the Future of GamingBloodborne Taken Down for Maintenance to Eliminate Exploit Linked to The Old Hunters - UPDATED
Sketch Dev Pulls App Off App Store Citing Slow Reviews, Poor Monetization
Software
 

Sketch Dev Pulls App Off App Store Citing Slow Reviews, Poor Monetization

Sketch is just too big for the App Store anyway
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicPro Apps Not Available in the iOS Store Due to Unsustainable Low PricesIllustrator Artboards Are Coming to Photoshop
Increased Number of Financial Transactions via Mobile Devices Puts Enterprises at Risk
Security Blog
 

Increased Number of Financial Transactions via Mobile Devices Puts Enterprises at Risk

1 in 3 companies uses mobile apps for financial transactions
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicInfographic: Risks of Remote WorkingTop Mobile Payment Apps Not Secure Enough by Today's Standards
Valhalla Hills Review (PC)
Game reviews
 

Valhalla Hills Review (PC)

Some good mechanics, limited story and innovation
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicDecisive Campaigns: Barbarossa Review (PC)Mordheim: City of the Damned Review (PC)
WhatsApp for Windows Phone Updated with Starred Messages, New Camera UI

WhatsApp for Windows Phone Updated with Starred Messages, New Camera UI

by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2015
A new Photo & video upload interface has been added too
Mobile Apps
Vulnerabilities in 8 Modems Could Lead to the Creation of a Worldwide Botnet
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Vulnerabilities in 8 Modems Could Lead to the Creation of a Worldwide Botnet

A slew of unfixed flaws put millions of users at risk
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicHuawei 3G Router Goes Unnoticed All These Years Sporting XSS, CSRF, and DoS BugsChinese Tinder Clone Discloses All Your Personal Data and Dating Habits
Samsung Launches Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 (2016) Edition with Premium Design
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Samsung Launches Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 (2016) Edition with Premium Design

All three smartphones will be available in mid-December
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicSamsung Galaxy A7 (2016) Receives FCC Approval, Launch Seems ImminentSamsung Galaxy A9 Coming on December 1 with 5.5-Inch Display, 3GB RAM, 16MP Camera
HoloLens Can Play Halo 5: Guardians, Might Be the Future of Gaming
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HoloLens Can Play Halo 5: Guardians, Might Be the Future of Gaming

Microsoft has not announced a launch date or a price
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft: Xbox One Leads Black Friday Sales, More Price Cuts ComingRainbow Six Siege Will Deal with Team Killers Swiftly, Says Ubisoft
FIFA 16 Team of the Week Delivers Aubameyang, Higuain, Casillas, More
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FIFA 16 Team of the Week Delivers Aubameyang, Higuain, Casillas, More

Gamers can get access to a total of 23 players
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicPro Evolution Soccer 2016 Free-to-Play Launches on December 8FIFA 16 Team of the Week Stars Suarez, Iniesta, Kane, More
Mark Zuckerberg Decides to Give Away 99 Percent of His Facebook Shares Following Daughter's Birth
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Mark Zuckerberg Decides to Give Away 99 Percent of His Facebook Shares Following Daughter's Birth

Mark and Priscilla Zuckerberg have a baby girl
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicMark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates Partner in Search of Clean Energy TechnologyFacebook Bug: You Can Make Everyone Quit Their Job, Even Mark Zuckerberg
Files Encrypted with helpme@freespeechmail.org Ransomware Can Be Decrypted for Free

Files Encrypted with [email protected] Ransomware Can Be Decrypted for Free

by Catalin Cimpanu, December 2nd, 2015
Users dodge a bullet, ransomware can be easily decrypted
Security Blog
Samsung to Release Gear S2 Smartwatch Support for iPhone Before the Launch of Apple Watch 2
iPhone
 

Samsung to Release Gear S2 Smartwatch Support for iPhone Before the Launch of Apple Watch 2

South Koreans looking to give iFans more watch choices
by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicApple Proves the iPhone 6s Is “Ridiculously Powerful” in New VideosApple to Unveil “Cheaper” iPhone 6c Made of Metal in January - Report
Hacker Tries to Blackmail UAE Bank for $3 Million, Bribe Reporter for Silence
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Hacker Tries to Blackmail UAE Bank for $3 Million, Bribe Reporter for Silence

Bank refuses to cave in, does not pay the ransom
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicGreek Banks Hit by DDoS Attacks, Hackers Ask for Bitcoin Ransoms to StopDecryptorMax Ransomware Decrypted, No Need to Pay the Ransom
70 Percent of iPhones and iPads Already Upgraded to iOS 9
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70 Percent of iPhones and iPads Already Upgraded to iOS 9

Adoption of the latest version of iOS is on the rise
by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicApple to Unveil “Cheaper” iPhone 6c Made of Metal in January - ReportApple Considering 5 Different iPhone 7 Models: Bezel-Free, Wireless Charging Versions Included
Australia Blames China for Hacking Weather Bureau Supercomputer
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Australia Blames China for Hacking Weather Bureau Supercomputer

Chinese hackers wreak havoc in Australia's Weather Bureau
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicChinese and Russian Hackers Tried to Steal Australia's Future Submarine Plans95 Percent of Russian Cybercrime Revolves Around Stealing Money
LinkedIn for Android and iOS Updated with New Facebook-like Redesign
Mobile Apps
 

LinkedIn for Android and iOS Updated with New Facebook-like Redesign

Many new features have been implemented as well
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicGoogle Announces New Chrome for Android Saves Data by Up to 70% on Slow ConnectionsWhatsApp Blocks Telegram Messenger Links in Latest Version
Avast Free Antivirus 11 Gets Important Update Including Some Windows XP Fixes

Avast Free Antivirus 11 Gets Important Update Including Some Windows XP Fixes

by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2015
Version 11.1.2245 is now available for download
Windows Software
Fitbit Update Adds Support for Lumia 950/950 XL and Non-Lumia Windows 10 Phones
Mobile Apps
 

Fitbit Update Adds Support for Lumia 950/950 XL and Non-Lumia Windows 10 Phones

New Live Tiles and updated Mobile Track included
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicWhatsApp Blocks Telegram Messenger Links in Latest VersionSyncPhone Promises Windows 10 in Your Pocket, Bridges Gap Between Smartphone and PC
Critical Medical Equipment Vulnerable to LDAP and SQL Injection Attacks
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Critical Medical Equipment Vulnerable to LDAP and SQL Injection Attacks

Attackers can bypass authentication and access patient data
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft Helps Out Healthcare Sector with New Data Encryption Algorithm - UPDATEReport Shows the Sorry State of Security in the US Healthcare Sector
Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL Cheaper in Germany, but Only for Windows Insiders
Mobile World
 

Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL Cheaper in Germany, but Only for Windows Insiders

Windows Insiders will also receive some free accessories
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft Cancels Intel-Powered Metal Smartphone, but Surface Phone Launches in H2 2016Microsoft Seriously Overprices Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL India, but Offers Free Display Dock
Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise RTM Now Available on MSDN
Windows Phone
 

Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise RTM Now Available on MSDN

This version is only available for MSDN subscribers
by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft to End Windows 10 Mobile Support in January 2019Windows Phone Is Not Dead: Important Milestone Reached Last Month
Google Tracks Students and School Kids via Chromebooks
Online Surveillance
 

Google Tracks Students and School Kids via Chromebooks

Google ignores Student Privacy Pledge, ships Chromebooks with tracking features turned on by default
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicIsrael Asks Google to Censor YouTube Videos from Palestinian Conflict"Star Wars Episode 7" Is Coming, Hide All Spoilers with This Chrome Extension
Apple to Unveil “Cheaper” iPhone 6c Made of Metal in January - Report

Apple to Unveil “Cheaper” iPhone 6c Made of Metal in January - Report

by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2015
Source claims we’re just a month away from a new iPhone
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Windows 10 to Overtake Windows 7 as the World’s Top Gaming Operating System
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Windows 10 to Overtake Windows 7 as the World’s Top Gaming Operating System

Valve data shows Windows 10 adoption is skyrocketing
by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft Releases Windows 7 and 8.1 KB3112336 Update to Help Install Windows 10Microsoft to End Windows 10 Mobile Support in January 2019
Lenovo P1 Mini Gets Certified with 1.5GHz Octa-Core CPU, 5-Inch FHD Display
Mobile World
 

Lenovo P1 Mini Gets Certified with 1.5GHz Octa-Core CPU, 5-Inch FHD Display

The smartphone is expected to go official this year
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicLenovo Vibe P1 Specs and Images Leak Out Ahead of IFA 2015Lenovo Vibe S1, World's First Dual Selfie Camera Smartphone, Goes on Sale for $240
Microsoft Releases Windows 7 and 8.1 KB3112336 Update to Help Install Windows 10
Windows
 

Microsoft Releases Windows 7 and 8.1 KB3112336 Update to Help Install Windows 10

New patch released by Microsoft for smoother upgrades
by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft to End Windows 10 Mobile Support in January 2019Windows Phone Is Not Dead: Important Milestone Reached Last Month
Microsoft to End Windows 10 Mobile Support in January 2019
Windows Phone
 

Microsoft to End Windows 10 Mobile Support in January 2019

Documentation shows Redmond will support W10M for 36 months
by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicWindows Phone Is Not Dead: Important Milestone Reached Last MonthMicrosoft Said to Finalize Windows 10 Mobile This Week, Windows Phone Devices to Get It Soon
Microsoft: Xbox One Leads Black Friday Sales, More Price Cuts Coming
Games
 

Microsoft: Xbox One Leads Black Friday Sales, More Price Cuts Coming

The PlayStation 4 is still offered in some great bundles
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicRainbow Six Siege Will Deal with Team Killers Swiftly, Says UbisoftDestiny Affected by Caterpillar Errors, Bungie Working on Fix
Windows Phone Is Not Dead: Important Milestone Reached Last Month

Windows Phone Is Not Dead: Important Milestone Reached Last Month

by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2015
Stats show that WP surpassed 3 percent market share
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Fotoxx 15.12 Open-Source Image Editor Launches with Metadata Batch Report, More
Open Source Software
 

Fotoxx 15.12 Open-Source Image Editor Launches with Metadata Batch Report, More

Available now for all GNU/Linux operating systems
by Marius Nestor, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicUbuntu 16.04 LTS Rebased on Linux Kernel 4.3, First Alpha to Land December 31Samba 4.3.2 Released for GNU/Linux and Mac OS X, Fixes over 20 Bugs
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Rebased on Linux Kernel 4.3, First Alpha to Land December 31
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Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Rebased on Linux Kernel 4.3, First Alpha to Land December 31

The final release will be powered by Linux kernel 4.4
by Marius Nestor, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicSamba 4.3.2 Released for GNU/Linux and Mac OS X, Fixes over 20 BugsArch Linux 2015.12.01 Is Now Available for Download, Includes X.Org Server 1.18.0
Google Chrome 47 Launches with Windows 10 Fixes, Full Support for November Update
Windows Software
 

Google Chrome 47 Launches with Windows 10 Fixes, Full Support for November Update

A new version of the Chrome browser is up for grabs
by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicStill Too Few Users Running Windows 10’s Microsoft Edge BrowserCCleaner 5.12 Released for Download with Windows 10 Improvements
Samba 4.3.2 Released for GNU/Linux and Mac OS X, Fixes over 20 Bugs
Open Source Software
 

Samba 4.3.2 Released for GNU/Linux and Mac OS X, Fixes over 20 Bugs

The software is a re-implementation of SMB and CIFS
by Marius Nestor, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicArch Linux 2015.12.01 Is Now Available for Download, Includes X.Org Server 1.18.0Manjaro Linux 15.12 (Capella) Will Be Officially Released on December 22, 2015
Microsoft Said to Finalize Windows 10 Mobile This Week, Windows Phone Devices to Get It Soon
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Microsoft Said to Finalize Windows 10 Mobile This Week, Windows Phone Devices to Get It Soon

Report claims the firm could deliver final build this week
by Bogdan Popa, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicFacebook Beta for Windows 10 Gets a New UpdateWindows Phone 8.1 Users Experiencing Store, App Downloading Issues
Manjaro Linux 15.12 (Capella) Will Be Officially Released on December 22, 2015

Manjaro Linux 15.12 (Capella) Will Be Officially Released on December 22, 2015

by Marius Nestor, December 2nd, 2015
A new website will be available soon for Manjaro
Linux Distributions
Debian-Based Q4OS Linux Distro Gets New Update Notifier, Better Support for Android Devices
Linux Distributions
 

Debian-Based Q4OS Linux Distro Gets New Update Notifier, Better Support for Android Devices

Q4OS 1.4.4 is now available for download
by Marius Nestor, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicFedora 21 Linux OS Reached End of Life, Users Are Urged to Upgrade to Fedora 23Ubuntu Touch Mobile OS Based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Gets New Features
Fedora 21 Linux OS Reached End of Life, Users Are Urged to Upgrade to Fedora 23
Linux
 

Fedora 21 Linux OS Reached End of Life, Users Are Urged to Upgrade to Fedora 23

It is also possible to upgrade to Fedora 22 Linux
by Marius Nestor, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicUbuntu Touch Mobile OS Based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Gets New FeaturesWarsow 2.0 First-Person Shooter Game Released with over 150 New Features
Triple-SIM Acer Liquid X2 Launches in January 2016
Mobile World
 

Triple-SIM Acer Liquid X2 Launches in January 2016

The smartphone comes with dual 13-megapixel cameras
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicHottest Cyber Monday Deals on Windows 10 and Android Tablets Come from ChinaMicrosoft Convinced Acer to Launch Jade Primo Flagship with Windows 10 Before Android Version
Ubuntu Touch Mobile OS Based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Gets New Features
Linux
 

Ubuntu Touch Mobile OS Based on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Gets New Features

The OTA-8.5 hotfix update might not be released
by Marius Nestor, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicWarsow 2.0 First-Person Shooter Game Released with over 150 New FeaturesSteam for Linux Usage Still Under 1%, Steam Machines Do Not Yet Help the Growth
Hike Messenger for Windows Phone Updated with Many New Features and Improvements
Mobile Apps
 

Hike Messenger for Windows Phone Updated with Many New Features and Improvements

The application gets a complete makeover
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicHike Messenger for Android Update Adds Group Calls, iOS and Windows Phone to Get It SoonHike Messenger for Windows Phone Gets New Sticker Packs, Better Load Message Times
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge Receiving Android 5.1.1 Update at T-Mobile

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Galaxy Note Edge Receiving Android 5.1.1 Update at T-Mobile

by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2015
It adds Advanced Messaging and T-Mobile Video Calling
Mobile OS
Warsow 2.0 First-Person Shooter Game Released with over 150 New Features
Open Source Software
 

Warsow 2.0 First-Person Shooter Game Released with over 150 New Features

Now available for GNU/Linux, Microsoft Windows, and Mac OS X
by Marius Nestor, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicSteam for Linux Usage Still Under 1%, Steam Machines Do Not Yet Help the GrowthCanonical Patches Two Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Trusty Tahr)
ZTE Nubia Z11 with Snapdragon 820 CPU and 4GB RAM Coming Soon to the US
Mobile World
 

ZTE Nubia Z11 with Snapdragon 820 CPU and 4GB RAM Coming Soon to the US

The smartphone will probably be released in early 2016
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicChinese Retailer Offers Hundreds of Black Friday Deals on Smartphones and AccessoriesZTE Nubia Z11 with Quad HD Curved Display, Snapdragon 820 CPU, 4GB RAM Coming Soon
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active 64GB Goes on Sale at AT&T for $695 Outright
Mobile World
 

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active 64GB Goes on Sale at AT&T for $695 Outright

The 32GB variant is about $100 cheaper than this model
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicSamsung Galaxy S6 Mini Spotted in India at Zauba, Launch Seems ImminentSamsung Galaxy S6 Active Receiving Android 5.1.1 Lollipop at AT&T
Steam for Linux Usage Still Under 1%, Steam Machines Do Not Yet Help the Growth
Linux
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Steam for Linux Usage Still Under 1%, Steam Machines Do Not Yet Help the Growth

There are now over 1,600 games on Steam for Linux
by Marius Nestor, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicCanonical Patches Two Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Trusty Tahr)Google Promotes Chrome 47 Web Browser to Stable Channel for Linux, Mac and Windows
Microsoft Cancels Intel-Powered Metal Smartphone, but Surface Phone Launches in H2 2016
Rumours about mobile phones
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Microsoft Cancels Intel-Powered Metal Smartphone, but Surface Phone Launches in H2 2016

The new handset will be developed by Panos Panay's team
by Cosmin Vasile, December 2nd, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft Launching Intel-Powered Windows Phones in Early 2016 - ReportMicrosoft Confirms New “Business Phone” on Track for Release in 2016