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Oddiverse Blog
Watch: Porcupine Survives Encounter with 17 Hungry Lions
There is no doubt whatsoever that this porcupine is one of the feistiest little fellows ever to walk the Earth
by Laura Sinpetru, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Hairdresser Uses Samurai Swords Instead of Scissors, Nobody Minds
World's Fastest Golf Cart Goes over 118 Miles per Hour (190 Kilometers per Hour)
Oddiverse Blog
Man's New Car Refuses to Start, He Grabs an Axe and Smashes It
The man used the axe to repeatedly hit each and every panel on the car, police officers investigating the case say
by Laura Sinpetru, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Falling Tape Measure Smashes 58-Year-Old Man's Skull, Kills Him
Bears Filmed Battling It Out in New Jersey Suburb
Editorials
Dean McDermott Is a Hypocrite Who Wants You to Believe He’s Doing Reality TV to “Help Others”
The narrative changes each week, depending on the script – but this time, he’s scooped as low as anyone can go
by Elena Gorgan, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Mama June Is All That’s Wrong with Today’s Reality Television, a Real Monster
Mama June's Atrocious Parenting Skills Are Going to See Her Children Taken Away
Science
Brainiacs Now Hard at Work Making Alcohol-Free Beer Taste like Regular One
Many agree alcohol-free beer more often than not has no taste whatsoever, scientists hope to solve the problem
by Laura Sinpetru, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
How Fruit Flies Give Beer Its Distinctive Scent and Aroma
Watch: Why Beer Sometimes Smells and Tastes like a Skunk's Behind
Music, Film & TV Blog
“Chappie” Movie Trailer Presents a Machine That “Can Think and Feel”
Watch a robot learning what it takes to become a man
by Dragos Rusu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Ben Affleck and Emily Ratajkowski Accused of Having an Affair on “Gone Girl” Set
“The Walking Dead” Season 5 Official Trailer Is Full of Suspense – Video
118-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Tracks Found in Diamond Mine in Africa
by Laura Sinpetru, November 5th, 2014
The tracks were discovered deep in the Catoca mine in Angola, paleontologists say they were left behind by sauropods
Nature
Science Blog
ESA's Rosetta Spacecraft Readies to Send Lander to Its Target Comet
The spacecraft started orbiting Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenk several weeks ago, will soon deploy a lander
by Laura Sinpetru, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Comet Smells like Rotten Eggs, Horse Poo, Plenty Other Repulsive Things
Photo of the Day: Comet Photobombs Rosetta Spacecraft Selfie
Television
“Sons of Anarchy” Season 7 Delivers Another Shocking Death: Mark Boone Jr. Explains It [Spoilers]
FX series nears its end, “something big had to happen”
by Elena Gorgan, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Charlie Hunnam: “Fifty Shades of Grey” Role Was “a Rookie Mistake”
“Sons of Anarchy” Prevented Charlie Hunnam from Doing “Fifty Shades of Grey”
Science Blog
Male Hummingbirds Have Dagger-like Beaks, Use Them to Stab Rivals
Wildlife researchers say that male hummingbirds more often than not try to jab their beak into their rivals' throat
by Laura Sinpetru, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Vampire-like Fanged Deer Spotted for the First Time in Decades
Goats in the Alps Are Shrinking, Climate Change Is to Blame
Linux
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Ubuntu MATE 14.04 LTS Is in the Works, Will Be Better than 14.10
The new system will be supported until 2019
by Silviu Stahie, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
elementary OS Freya Features a Beautiful Notification System – Video
Pisi Linux KDE 1.1 Is a Bleeding Edge Distro with Linux Kernel 3.17.1
Music, Film & TV Blog
U2 to Play The Tonight Show for a Whole Week
The rock band gets week-long residency on Jimmy Fallon
by Dragos Rusu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Daniel Radcliffe Raps Up a Storm on Jimmy Fallon – Video
Brad Pitt Shows Off Mean Break Dance Moves on Jimmy Fallon – Video
Hacker Apologizes for Leaking Nude Paris Hilton Pics Nine Years Ago
by Ionut Ilascu, November 5th, 2014
Crook promises to help unmask fraud when he gets out
Security
Linux
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elementary OS Freya Features a Beautiful Notification System – Video
The operating system is still in the Beta stages
by Silviu Stahie, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Pisi Linux KDE 1.1 Is a Bleeding Edge Distro with Linux Kernel 3.17.1
Canonical Drops Ubuntu 14.10 Dedicated Images for Apple Hardware
Music, Film & TV Blog
Joss Whedon Isn’t Too Happy with Idris Elba’s Spoiler on “Avengers: Age of Ultron”
Elba and Tom Hiddleston’s cameos should have been a surprise
by Elena Gorgan, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Jessica Chastain Talks Marvel Role, Captain Marvel – Video
Idris Elba’s Huge “Avengers: Age of Ultron” Spoiler: He and Tom Hiddleston Will Be in It
Security
Encrypted Payment Data of over 3,800 Leaked Along with Decryption Key
Organizations urged to protect against SQL injection attacks
by Ionut Ilascu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Spin.com Hosts Exploit Kit That Delivers Multiple Malware Pieces
New SQL Injection Flaw Puts Sony PlayStation User Data at Risk
Music, Film & TV Blog
“Ant-Man” Behind-the-Scenes Footage Emerges
Paul Rudd puts on the Ant-Man costume for the first time
by Dragos Rusu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Marvel Releases First Photo of Paul Rudd in “Ant-Man” and It’s Quite Surprising
Comic-Con 2014: Watch the Entire Marvel Panel Here – “Ant Man,” “Avengers: Age of Ultron”
Celebrity News
Britney Spears Reportedly Dating TV Producer Charlie Ebersol
The singer recently split from David Lucado
by Dragos Rusu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Mario Lopez’s Las Vegas One-Night Stand Is Britney Spears
Jennifer Lopez Gets Vegas Residency, Stands to Make $26.3 Million (€20.7 Million)
Healthcare Entities and Retailers Lead Data Breach Top in 2014
by Ionut Ilascu, November 5th, 2014
Incomplete report shows trend for most targeted sectors
Security
Movies
Chris Nolan Disses Marvel Movies, Denies It Later
“A real movie” would not include a funny post-credits scene
by Elena Gorgan, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Jessica Chastain Talks Marvel Role, Captain Marvel – Video
Chris Nolan Is Out of the DC Comics Cinematic Universe After “Batman V. Superman”
Celebrity News
Khloe Kardashian and French Montana Are a Couple Again – Video
They’ve been taking it slow for a week, sources confirm
by Elena Gorgan, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Goodbye Bruce Jenner, Kris Jenner Has a New, Much Younger Lover – Photo
Khloe Kardashian Talks French Montana Reconciliation, Kris Jenner’s New Lover – Video
Windows software reviews
McAfee Stinger Review – On-Demand Virus Scans with Splendid Results
Run scans manually to remove infected files from the PC
by Elena Opris, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
mp3DirectCut Review – A Fast Lossless Audio Editor
Windows Firewall Control Review – Seamlessly Manage Internet Access for Programs
Security Blog
C93 Virus Notification Is After Microsoft Account Credentials
The scam is obvious, but it could still make victims
by Ionut Ilascu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Compromised EDU Domain Used to Send Out ZeuS-Laden Emails
BlackEnergy APT Targets a Diverse Crowd of Victims
Celebrity News
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Human Barbie Valeria Lukyanova Attacked, Beaten to a Pulp in Odessa – Photo
Viral star claims she was jumped by two men she didn't know
by Elena Gorgan, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Paris Hilton Gives Herself Barbie Doll Body with Photoshopped Instagram Photo
New Human Barbie Emerges, 16 Years Old and Plastic Surgery-Free – Gallery
Harry Styles Fuels Bi Rumors, Claims a Female Partner Is Not That Important
by Dragos Rusu, November 5th, 2014
The singer has been a huge advocate for gay rights
Music
Linux Distributions
Pisi Linux KDE 1.1 Is a Bleeding Edge Distro with Linux Kernel 3.17.1
Numerous packages have been updated in this release
by Silviu Stahie, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Canonical Drops Ubuntu 14.10 Dedicated Images for Apple Hardware
Space Hulk Ascension Edition Arrives on Steam for Linux on November 12
Security Blog
India to Beef Up National Cyber Defense
National Cyber Coordination Centre may be created
by Ionut Ilascu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Encrypted Payment Data of over 3,800 Leaked Along with Decryption Key
Healthcare Entities and Retailers Lead Data Breach Top in 2014
3D Printing Blog
It's Official, 3D Printed Guns Now Have Special Bullets
I guess not everyone blamed the guns themselves for breaking
by Sebastian Pop, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Ankou, the Levitating Skull, Is a Wonder of 3D Printing Technology – Video
Mini Crossbow Shoots Q-Tips Instead of Bolts
Software
Corel AfterShot Pro 2 Now Available in the Mac App Store
Powerful RAW photo editing software for Mac users
by Filip Truta, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
How to Run the Latest Internet Explorer on OS X and Even iOS
The New Steve Jobs in Sony’s Biopic Is This Guy
Web / Internet Life
Amazon Adds Same-Day Delivery for Canada's Toronto and Vancouver
Amazon has extended its same-day delivery services to Canada
by Gabriela Vatu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Google Cuts Cloud Prices to Compete with Amazon
Amazon's Diversity Report: 63% Males, 60% White
Watch: Halo 2 Anniversary Making-of Documentary
by Radu Haulica, November 5th, 2014
The documentary provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the remastered Halo 2 anniversary edition came to be
Games
Mobile World
DROID Turbo Goes Global as Motorola Moto Maxx
The smartphone has been officially introduced in Brazil
by Cosmin Vasile, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Motorola DROID Turbo Leaked Specs Indicate This Might Be the Nexus 6 Mini
Motorola DROID Turbo aka Nexus 6 Mini Leaks in Official Press Render
Web / Internet Life
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Protests Against FCC's Plans for Net Neutrality to Take Place Thursday, November 6
Advocates are calling for people to protect the Net again
by Gabriela Vatu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
MPAA Lobbies Against Net Neutrality, Wants an Internet Tax
FCC Wants to Partly Reclassify ISPs with Hybrid Strategy
3D Printing Blog
If 3D Printing Was Around 20 Years Ago, This Man Wouldn't Be in Constant Pain – Video
Man discovers just how bad the condition of his spine is
by Sebastian Pop, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
New HP All-in-One PC Doubles as 3D Scanner and Projector – Video
True Mind-Controlled Prosthetics Reach People Later This Year – Video
Editorials
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elementary OS Is the Linux Flagship in Front of Windows and Mac OS X
This operating system hasn't achieved its potential
by Silviu Stahie, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Things I Do in Windows When I Forget It's Not Linux
How Windows Piracy Becomes Microsoft’s Best Friend
Motherboards
New MSI AMD FM2+ Ready Motherboards Are Both Cheap and Strong
Despite the size, they can help build gaming systems
by Sebastian Pop, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
X99 and Z97 Gaming AKC MSI Motherboards Will Blow Your Socks Off
Odd Budget Motherboard Gets Gaming Features from ASUS ROG – Gallery
Quick Look: Project Nimbus – Video
by Radu Haulica, November 5th, 2014
Jump inside a Battle Frame (fancy way of saying mech) and prepare for some twitchy, fast-paced aerial combat
Columns
Mobile World
Xiaomi Mi4 Youth Edition Coming Soon with “Only” 2GB RAM, Priced at $295 (€235)
It will be released to compete directly with Meizu MX4
by Cosmin Vasile, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
New Xiaomi Redmi with $163 / €127 Price Might Be Launched to Compete Against Meizu
Xiaomi Redmi 1S Flash Sale in India: 40,000 Units in 4.5 Seconds
Oddiverse
Hairdresser Uses Samurai Swords Instead of Scissors, Nobody Minds
The man started using samurai swords to cut hair several years ago, says he can create gorgeous coiffures in minutes
by Laura Sinpetru, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
So-Called Witch Bottle Found in Newark, UK, Is 330 Years Old
This Adorable Pooch Is Allergic to Humans
3D Printing
3D Printed Cars Being Given Away to Hackers, Pimp My Ride Starts
If you ever watched Pimp My Ride, you can guess what's up
by Sebastian Pop, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
You Can Print Your Own Car at Home, Thanks to Local Motors – Video
In the End, It Took 2 Days to 3D Print a Car with 45 Mph Speed (64 Km/h) – Video
Laptops & Tablets Blog
Dell Venue 11 Pro Gets an Intel Core M Makeover, Arrives November 11 for $799
Dell is targeting the new tablets at professionals
by Alexandra Arici, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Dell Pulls Faulty Active Stylus for Venue 8 Pro & 11 Pro Tablets from Sale
New Dell Active Stylus “REV A01” for Venue 8 Pro and 11 Pro Tablets to Ship Out Soon
Web / Internet Life
Aloe Blacc Backs Up Taylor Swift in Taking Down Music from Spotify, Asks for Fair Pay
Weak royalties are to blame for Swift's departure
by Gabriela Vatu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Spotify Loses Taylor Swift's Entire Discography
YouTube's Music Streaming Service Is Still Coming
Lumia 535 Likely to Become First Microsoft Lumia Device Available for Purchase
by Bogdan Popa, November 5th, 2014
The recently spotted RM-1090 could be the Lumia 535
Windows Phone
Oddiverse
World's Fastest Golf Cart Goes over 118 Miles per Hour (190 Kilometers per Hour)
The golf cart is the brainchild of Plum Quick Motors, set a new world record earlier this week, on Monday
by Laura Sinpetru, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Lava Flow Threatens the Town of Pahoa in Hawaii – Photos
Hunter Shoots Bear, the Furious Animal Rips His Car to Pieces
Laptops & Tablets Blog
Watch: Acer Aspire Switch 12 First Promo Video Shows the Machine’s Versatility
Check out what the Acer Aspire Switch 12 is all about
by Alexandra Arici, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
HP Omen 15 Laptop with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M Goes on Sale for $1,499 / €1,198
Acer Aspire Switch 12 Is a Fanless 5-in-1 with Intel Core M
Mobile World
LG G2 Lite and L Prime Officially Introduced as Budget-Friendly Smartphones
They may be variations of the LG L Fino and L Bello
by Cosmin Vasile, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
LG L Bello and L Fino Smartphones Officially Introduced Ahead of IFA 2014 – Photos
LG Launching New Mid-Range Smartphone Powered by Proprietary “Odin” Chipset
iPhone
Bendgate Site Owner Receives Life Threats from Apple Fanboys
“I’m going to find out your name and where you live and hurt you and your life,” says one visitor to oneofthenine.com
by Filip Truta, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
iPad Pro Will Have 12.2-Inch Display, Ultra-Slim Chassis
iPhone 6 Gold Coating Comes Off If You Rub It with a Tissue? We Think Not
3D Printing
Make Your Own Mini-Arcade in a Few Easy Steps
You can thank diygizmo for doing the hard work
by Sebastian Pop, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Wearable Flower Pots, Because We Should Never Ignore Our Green Thumb
Simple FlexFORM 3D Printer Doesn't Need You to Connect the Filament by Hand – Video
Python Creeps Out of a Toilet, Viciously Attacks Woman
by Laura Sinpetru, November 5th, 2014
The 57-year-old woman says the snake attacked her just as she was getting out of the shower, bit her by her hand
Oddiverse
Photo Blog
This Photo Series Shows the Grotesque Side of Teddy Bears
Teddy bears have a really chilling scary side
by Alexandra Arici, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Canon 4K Cameras and Camcorders Avalanche Coming in 2015
Nikon COOLPIX S6900 Is Another Pretender to the Throne of Selfies – Video
Mobile OS
hot
Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA Update for Nexus 4 & 5 Tipped for November 12
Google has found some bugs that need to be fixed
by Cosmin Vasile, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Android 5.0 Lollipop Released in AOSP, OTA Update for Nexus 4 & 5 Arrives “in the Coming Weeks”
Android 5.0 Lollipop Developer Preview – Screenshot Tour
Games
Sledgehammer Games Outlines Incoming Improvements to Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
The thing everyone has been requesting for quite some time now, dedicated servers, is sadly nowhere on that list
by Radu Haulica, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Sony Confirms PS Plus November, December, January 2015 Lineups
Activision Boasts 9.5 Million Registered Users for Destiny, Destiny 2 Is in the Works
Online Surveillance
United Nations to Investigate GCHQ, MI5 Spying on Climate Summit
The United Nations is not backing down and will look into the issue of being spied on by the British
by Gabriela Vatu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Metropolitan Police Sweeps Phone Data with Snooping Device
Verizon Denies Banning Editors of Its New Tech News Site from Writing About Surveillance, Net Neutrality
Music
Oasis Reunion Rumors Resurface, This Time in Connection with the Glastonbury Festival
The Gallaghers have recently patched things up
by Dragos Rusu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Gallagher Brothers Reconcile, Claim Oasis Is Not Coming Back Together
Phil Collins Says a Genesis Reunion Won't Happen
Sunset Overdrive Review (Xbox One)
by Andrei Dobra, November 5th, 2014
Can this open world shooter delight Xbox One owners?
Game reviews
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Security
Employees Responsible for Most Record Exposure Incidents in the Healthcare Sector Since 2010
Cyber-intrusions account for 23% of the data loss events
by Ionut Ilascu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Healthcare Entities and Retailers Lead Data Breach Top in 2014
Personal Info on Nearly 8,000 Compromised in Miami Health Center Data Breach
Music, Film & TV Blog
CBS Cancels “The Mentalist,” Season 7 Will Also Be the Last
Network confirms older rumor: Patrick Jane is done
by Elena Gorgan, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Leaked Video Shows Dramatic Scenes in “Game of Thrones” Season 5
Bob Odenkirk Promises “Better Call Saul” Will Be Intense
Internet Explorer
Internet Explorer Super Slow in Windows 10? You're Not Alone
Some Windows 10 testers are experiencing issues with IE
by Bogdan Popa, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
What Windows 10? Microsoft Band Has No Operating System
Microsoft Brings “Free Windows License” Back in the Spotlight
Photo
Canon 7D Mark II Teardown Reveals an Extremely Well Weather-Sealed Camera
Canon 7D Mark II gets taken apart for your pleasure
by Alexandra Arici, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Canon Powershot SX60 HS Is Coming This Summer with 15MP Sensor and More
Canon Software Update Adds Support for Windows 8.1, New Cameras and Lenses
Oddiverse
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8-Year-Old Girl Given Methamphetamine Instead of Candy for Halloween
The incident occurred in a city in California, US, the local police is now busy investigating this most bizarre case
by Laura Sinpetru, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Cancer Sufferer and Right-to-Die Advocate Brittany Maynard Ends Her Life at 29
German City Is Recruiting Alcoholics to Clean Streets, Will Pay Them in Beer
Microsoft Cheated by CNN, Anchors Use iPads Instead of Surface Pros
by Filip Truta, November 5th, 2014
Microsoft puts Surface Pros on CNN’s desks, commentators ignore them and use Apple tablets tucked behind
iPad
Video
XFX Prepares Radeon R9 290X Graphics Cards with 8GB Memory – Gallery
One of them sticks to reference clocks, the others don't
by Sebastian Pop, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
X99 and Z97 Gaming AKC MSI Motherboards Will Blow Your Socks Off
Pick Your Path: NVIDIA Pairs GeForce Graphics Cards with Ubisoft Games
Mobile OS
Windows Phone 8.1 Update for Verizon HTC 8X Gets Delayed
HTC has been hit with a few technical difficulties
by Cosmin Vasile, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
HTC 8X Now Receiving Windows Phone 8.1 Update
Windows Phone 8.1 Update Arrives on HTC 8X in October
Television
Kate Gosselin Isn’t a Drama-Starter, She Just Has a “Strong Personality”
Mother of 8 will be seen on Celebrity Apprentice, season 7
by Elena Gorgan, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Kate Gosselin Gets the “Renee Zellweger Treatment” After No-Makeup Appearance – Photo
Kate Gosselin Holds Yard Sale, Is “Desperate for Cash”
Music, Film & TV Blog
Leaked Video Shows Dramatic Scenes in “Game of Thrones” Season 5
Production is currently taking place in Spain
by Dragos Rusu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
86,000 People Apply for 600 Extras Roles for “Game of Thrones”
Watch the Drama in “Boardwalk Empire” Trailer for the Series Finale
Laptops & Tablets Blog
hot
Android 5.0 Lollipop OTA for Nexus 7 (2012 & 2013), Nexus 10 Delayed Until November 12
Google stumbled upon a few bugs it had to fix
by Alexandra Arici, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Spec Shootout: Nexus 9 vs. NVIDIA Shield Tablet
Nexus 9 Gets Benchmarked, Tegra K1 Processor Towers over Apple’s iPhone 6 A8 Chip
Nexus 9 Is Selling like Hot Cakes, HTC Forced to Bump Production Capacity to Meet Demand
by Alexandra Arici, November 5th, 2014
Nexus 9 proves to be one popular tablet
Laptops & Tablets
iWorld
Updated iOS 8 Jailbreak Available for Download
Restore function now supports iPad Air 2 / iPad mini 3
by Filip Truta, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
iOS 8.1 Jailbreak Tool Available for Download with English Support, Bug Fixes
Don’t Fall for This iOS 8.0.2 Jailbreak Scam [Updated]
Celebrity News
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Benedict Cumberbatch Announces Engagement, Millions of Fangirl Hearts Break
“Sherlock” star proposed to theater actress Sophie Hunter, broke the news in a traditional ad in The Times
by Elena Gorgan, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Benedict Cumberbatch’s Secret BBC One Project Revealed: A Lifetime of Original British Drama Trailer
Viral of the Day: Benedict Cumberbatch Does the Beyonce Strut
3D Printing
With These Trail Markers You'll Never Get Lost in the Woods Again – Video
They fit in with the trail, provide wireless directions
by Sebastian Pop, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
New 3D Printed Membranes Can Filter Water, Make It Safe to Drink
Wearable Flower Pots, Because We Should Never Ignore Our Green Thumb
General Business
Microsoft and Dropbox, an Anti-Google Match Made in the Cloud
Analyst says that the two companies joined forces specifically to compete against Google and its cloud offering
by Bogdan Popa, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Steve Ballmer to Hold Microsoft Stock “Until He Dies”
Microsoft Employees Tired with So Many Internal Changes
Cloud
Google Cuts Cloud Prices to Compete with Amazon
Google is preparing for the cloud war with Amazon
by Gabriela Vatu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Google Signs Cross-Licensing Deal with LG
Google's Last Right to Be Forgotten Debate Boycotted by Digital Rights Group
Yosemite’s Notification Center Has Amnesia, Doesn’t Remember Settings on Reboot
by Filip Truta, November 5th, 2014
Each reboot puts apps back into the notifications queue
Personal Thoughts
Celebrity News
Kanye West Meets Up with Obama, Tells People to Vote Democrat
The singer and the President are now BFFs, apparently
by Dragos Rusu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Gwyneth Paltrow to Barack Obama: You’re So Handsome That I Can’t Speak Properly
Find Out Which Celebrities Joan Rivers Banned from Her Funeral
Mobile Apps
hot
Google Releases Calendar 5.0 for Android with Material Design UI – Screenshot Tour
The new version is compatible with Android 4.0.3 and up
by Cosmin Vasile, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Android 5.0 Lollipop: What's New and Improved
Inbox by Gmail App for Android – Screenshot Tour
Linux Distributions
Salix Live 14.1 Is a Light Slackware-Based OS with a Windows Vibe – Gallery
This is one of the few OSes based on Slackware
by Silviu Stahie, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Humble Indie Bundle 13 Gets Three More Awesome Linux Games
Fedora 21 Beta Is Out and It Features GNOME 3.14 – Gallery
Laptops & Tablets
Android 5.0 Lollipop for NVIDIA Shield Tablet Is Coming in November
Good news for owners of NVIDIA’s gaming tablet
by Alexandra Arici, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Nexus 9 Gets Teardown Treatment, Proves Very Hard to Repair
HP Omen 15 Laptop with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M Goes on Sale for $1,499 / €1,198
Security, Surveillance & Survival
China Builds Laser Weapons to Shoot Drones Out of the Sky
It will set up an entire defense system based on it
by Sebastian Pop, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Iris+ Robotic Drone Will Follow You Everywhere – Video
Micro Drone 2 Quadcopter Can Do 360-Degree Flips – Gallery
Microsoft Band Could Be Used to Remind People to Take Their Pills
by Bogdan Popa, November 5th, 2014
Users want Microsoft to implement an update in this regard
General Business
Celebrity News
Goodbye Bruce Jenner, Kris Jenner Has a New, Much Younger Lover – Photo
Matriarch goes cougar: momager is dating road manager who’s 25 years younger, is said to be happy at last
by Elena Gorgan, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Khloe Kardashian Talks French Montana Reconciliation, Kris Jenner’s New Lover – Video
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Plan “Downton Abbey” Inspired Home
Wearable Tech
Jawbone Outs Two New Fitness Trackers, UP Move and UP3, Selling for $50, $180 Respectively
Jawbone launches two new wearable products
by Alexandra Arici, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Google Details Android Wear, Launches Samsung Gear Live, Moto 360, LG G Watch
Samsung’s Android Wear Smartwatch Might Have Just Cleared the FCC
Linux
Humble Indie Bundle 13 Gets Three More Awesome Linux Games
The Novelist, Eldritch, and Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack have been added to the collection
by Silviu Stahie, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Fedora 21 Beta Is Out and It Features GNOME 3.14 – Gallery
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Lands on Steam for Linux
Celebrity News
Robert Downey Jr. Becomes Father Again, Wife Gives Birth to Baby Girl
This is the third child for Downey, who has two more sons
by Dragos Rusu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Robert Downey Jr. Will Only Do “Iron Man 4” If Mel Gibson Directs
Marvel Introduces Superior Iron Man and It Looks like He's an Apple Fan
Peripherals
Choose Whatever Color Combo You Like for the Tesoro Excalibur Keyboard – Video
You can set up several color zones, among many other things
by Sebastian Pop, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Air and Ultrasound Create Untouchable Touchscreen Holographic Display – Video
Here's How Roccat Plans to Convince You That the Ryos Keyboard Is Worth $140 / €111
Facebook Received 24% More Data Requests from Govts
by Gabriela Vatu, November 5th, 2014
Facebook was quite popular among law enforcement agencies
Social Networking Related
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Laptops & Tablets Blog
Pipo W5 Tablet Has Windows 8.1 and Smart Pen Support, Sells for $150 / €120
Pipo offers a pen-friendly tablet at an affordable rate
by Alexandra Arici, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Android 4.4.2 KitKat Rooted Firmware for Pipo M9 PRO Wi-Fi/3G Now Available
Pipo T9 Is a True Octa-Core Tablet with Full HD Display
Celebrity News
Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin Still Together, Report Claims
Gwyneth Paltrow did not manage to separate them after all
by Dragos Rusu, November 5th, 2014
more on this topic
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin Headed for a Reconciliation
Jennifer Lawrence Goes for One Last Visit at Chris Martin's Home
Security
Hacking Planes Is Possible, Network Architecture Preventing Attacks Is in the Works
Researchers plan ahead, work on intrusion detection system
by Ionut Ilascu, November 5th, 2014
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Personal Info on Nearly 8,000 Compromised in Miami Health Center Data Breach
Spin.com Hosts Exploit Kit That Delivers Multiple Malware Pieces
Play Station
Sony Confirms PS Plus November, December, January 2015 Lineups
Big games are coming for free to subscribers
by Andrei Dobra, November 5th, 2014
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PlayStation Plus Now Has over 7.9 Million Subscribers
The Crew Gets New Closed Beta on PS4 and Xbox One on November 6
Games
Activision Boasts 9.5 Million Registered Users for Destiny, Destiny 2 Is in the Works
The company states that Destiny performed well beyond any expectations, attributing its success to the sci-fi setting
by Radu Haulica, November 5th, 2014
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Far Cry 4 Story Trailer Shows Your Path Through Kyrat – Video
Grand Theft Auto 5 Has First-Person Mode on PS4, Xbox One, and PC – Video
Kathy Griffin Confirms She Was Offered Joan Rivers’ Spot on Fashion Police
by Elena Gorgan, November 5th, 2014
Rumor has it she’s been after the job for a very long time
Music, Film & TV Blog
Laptops & Tablets
HTC: No Budget Tablets Coming from Us Anytime Soon
Company official: the low-end market, not really profitable
by Alexandra Arici, November 5th, 2014
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Android 5.0 Lollipop Factory Images for Nexus 9 Are Now Available for Download
Nexus 9 Gets Teardown Treatment, Proves Very Hard to Repair
Mobile OS
HTC Receives Android 5.0 Lollipop Code, Promises Update for One M8 & M7 Within 90 Days
These will be the first HTC smartphones to get the update
by Cosmin Vasile, November 5th, 2014
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HTC Launches Cheaper Version of Desire 820 with MediaTek CPU, Dual-SIM Support
Android 5.0 Lollipop Released in AOSP, OTA Update for Nexus 4 & 5 Arrives “in the Coming Weeks”
Motherboards
X99 and Z97 Gaming AKC MSI Motherboards Will Blow Your Socks Off
They have Killer DoubleShot Pro Super Wi-Fi support
by Sebastian Pop, November 5th, 2014
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Xigmatek Eris Mini-ITX “Cube” Can Hold Even the Biggest and Best Hardware – Gallery
Odd Budget Motherboard Gets Gaming Features from ASUS ROG – Gallery
Health
Simply Sharing a Home with a Smoker Can Make You Fat
Study finds second-hand smoke promotes weight gain, ups the risk of cardiovascular or metabolic problems
by Laura Sinpetru, November 5th, 2014
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Smoking Makes People 3 Times More Vulnerable to Chronic Back Pain
Weight Loss Surgery Can Cut Diabetes Risk by as Much as 80%
Apple Watch
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Apple Watch Edition to Sell for a Whopping $5,000 – Report
Users will not be able to replace any components
by Filip Truta, November 5th, 2014
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iPhone 6 Plus Crashing Reports Are Overblown
Samsung “Seducing” Apple with Low Prices for iPhone 6S/iPhone 7 Chips
Far Cry 4 Story Trailer Shows Your Path Through Kyrat – Video
by Radu Haulica, November 5th, 2014
The upcoming first-person shooter places you in the middle of a brutal civil war, in a beautiful Himalayan setting
Games
Google News
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Google Signs Cross-Licensing Deal with LG
For the next ten years, Google and LG won't be too concerned about each other's patents as the deal will protect them
by Gabriela Vatu, November 5th, 2014
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Google's Last Right to Be Forgotten Debate Boycotted by Digital Rights Group
Google Play Music Expands to 14 European Countries, Including Romania, Iceland and Malta
Television
Dean McDermott Defends Himself, Claims True Tori Is About “Helping Others” – Video
He’s just a man who’s made a mistake and is trying to rebuild his life, needs you all to stop hating
by Elena Gorgan, November 5th, 2014
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Bruce Jenner’s New Girlfriend Doesn’t Exist: Kris Jenner Created the Storyline for Reality Show
True Tori Reality Show Flops in Ratings, Headed for Cancellation
Laptops & Tablets
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Android 5.0 Lollipop Factory Images for Nexus 9 Are Now Available for Download
Google has posted the files for its latest tablet product
by Alexandra Arici, November 5th, 2014
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Nexus 9 Gets Teardown Treatment, Proves Very Hard to Repair
Spec Shootout: Nexus 9 vs. NVIDIA Shield Tablet
Linux Distributions
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Fedora 21 Beta Is Out and It Features GNOME 3.14 – Gallery
The stable version of Fedora is just weeks away
by Silviu Stahie, November 5th, 2014
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Lands on Steam for Linux
Vuze Bittorent Client Now Lets Users Set the Download Share Ratio
Celebrity News
Football Player Adrian Peterson Pleads No Contest in Child Abuse, Avoids Jail
The Minnesota Vikings player was placed on probation, fined and also ordered to serve 80 hours of community service
by Dragos Rusu, November 5th, 2014
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NFL Player Adrian Peterson Indicted for Child Abuse
NFL Player Adrian Peterson Hit with Yet Another Child Abuse Scandal
Kalista, the Spear of Vengeance, Is League of Legends' Newest Champion
by Radu Haulica, November 5th, 2014
The specter seeks to exact vengeance upon her betrayers
Games
History
Children Helped Create 6,000-Year-Old Geoglyph in Russia's Ural Mountains
The geoglyph, discovered by a researcher named Alexander Shestakov back in 2011, is a representation of a moose
by Laura Sinpetru, November 5th, 2014
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Remains of 17th-Century Warship Found on the Ocean Floor in the Caribbean
Underground Vault Found Hidden Under 4th Century BC Tomb in Greece
Video
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Pick Your Path: NVIDIA Pairs GeForce Graphics Cards with Ubisoft Games
Anyone buying a high-end video card gets one of three titles
by Sebastian Pop, November 5th, 2014
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MSI Unveils Limited Edition GeForce GTX 970 Gold Graphics Card – Gallery
Galax Launches GeForce GTX 980 and 970 HOF Graphics Cards
iPhone
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iPhone 6 Plus Crashing Reports Are Overblown
The problem has nothing to do with the NAND flash chips
by Filip Truta, November 5th, 2014
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Samsung “Seducing” Apple with Low Prices for iPhone 6S/iPhone 7 Chips
HomeKit Chips Start Shipping
Mobile World
Forget About Oppo R5, Vivo X5 Max Is World’s Thinnest Smartphone at 4.75mm
The handset will be launched in China initially
by Cosmin Vasile, November 5th, 2014
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Gionee Launching Marathon M3 Smartphone with 5,000 mAh Monster Battery
Oppo N3 Officially Unveiled with 16MP Rotating Camera and 5.5-Inch FHD Display
General Business
Steve Ballmer to Hold Microsoft Stock “Until He Dies”
Former Microsoft CEO talks about the firm in new interview
by Bogdan Popa, November 5th, 2014
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Microsoft Employees Tired with So Many Internal Changes
Microsoft Fires 3,000 More Employees
Nexus 9 Gets Teardown Treatment, Proves Very Hard to Repair
by Alexandra Arici, November 5th, 2014
The HTC tablet receives 3 repairability points out of 10
Laptops & Tablets
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Games
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Grand Theft Auto 5 Has First-Person Mode on PS4, Xbox One, and PC – Video
The game runs at 1080p and 30fps on both PS4 and Xbox One
by Andrei Dobra, November 5th, 2014
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GTA 5 PC Delay Was Made to Ensure Quality, Won't Disappoint Fans
GTA 5 Dev Explains GTA Online Character and Mission Transfer to PC, PS4, Xbox One
General Business
Microsoft Employees Tired with So Many Internal Changes
They have mixed feelings on the on-going reorganization
by Bogdan Popa, November 5th, 2014
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Microsoft Fires All Xbox R&D Employees in China
WhatsApp on Windows Phone: Silent Battery Killer
Play Station
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Download Soon PS4 Firmware Update 2.01 to Fix Rest Mode Issues
The new system software is rolling out in a few hours
by Andrei Dobra, November 5th, 2014
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Sony Sold 3.3 Million PlayStation 4 Units Last Quarter, 13.5 Million in Total
Evolve Big Alpha Delayed on PlayStation 4 Because of Firmware 2.0 Issues
Patches and Vulnerabilities
Windows 8 Botched Update Fixed by User, Microsoft Confirms It Works
User finds workaround for Windows 8 broken update
by Bogdan Popa, November 5th, 2014
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Microsoft Removes KB2949927 Botched Windows 7 Update
Windows 9 to Come with Real-Time Telemetry System Codenamed Asimov
Security Blog
Personal Info on Nearly 8,000 Compromised in Miami Health Center Data Breach
Jessie Trice Community Health Center issues notifications
by Ionut Ilascu, November 5th, 2014
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New SQL Injection Flaw Puts Sony PlayStation User Data at Risk
Free Google Tool Shows Network Security Issues
Grave Is an Open World Horror Game Coming to PS4 and Xbox One in 2015
by Andrei Dobra, November 5th, 2014
Broken Window is bringing its novel experience to more users
Games
Security Blog
Palm Springs Federal Credit Union Loses Hard Drive with Customer Data
Company does not have info on the state of the drive
by Ionut Ilascu, November 5th, 2014
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Free Google Tool Shows Network Security Issues
Joint Effort Needed for Improved Security, Deutsche Telekom IT Security Chief Says
Incidents
Spin.com Hosts Exploit Kit That Delivers Multiple Malware Pieces
Campaign operators served multiple malware through RIG EK
by Ionut Ilascu, November 5th, 2014
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Serious OS X Yosemite Vulnerability Shown in Proof-of-Concept Video
Fileless Poweliks Malware Distributed Through Spam and Exploit Kits
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