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June 2015

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About 35 articles found for 13 June 2015:

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A Gamer’s Week: June 14

Delivering news, reviews, columns and Gamer Diaries

by Andrei Dumitrescu, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicCapcom: Street Fighter V Will Never Launch on Xbox One Due to Sony Partnership Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition Introduces Han Solo Blaster, Ion Weapons

Online Surveillance

Canadian Court Forces Google to Take One Step Closer to Internet Censorship

Only the Supreme Court of Canada can save Google now

by Catalin Cimpanu, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicFrance Wants Right to Be Forgotten Law to Be Applied to All Search Results, Not Just Local EU Opens Antitrust Probe into Amazon's eBook Business

Linux Distributions

AndEx Lets You Run Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on Your PC with Linux Kernel 4.0

The AndEx (Android-x86) distribution costs $9 (€8)

by Marius Nestor, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicUbuntu Touch OTA-5 to Finally Bring New Icons for the Core Apps IPFire 2.17 Core Update 91 Linux Firewall Patches Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

Linux Distributions

IPFire 2.17 Core Update 91 Linux Firewall Patches Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

Users are strongly advised to update immediately

by Marius Nestor, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicLinux AIO Debian Updated with All Debian GNU/Linux 8.1 "Jessie" Live CDs OpenMandriva Linux Will Continue to Provide 32-Bit (i586) Builds of the Distribution

Bartender Review - Item Manager for Your Status Bar

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Bartender Review - Item Manager for Your Status Bar

Organize or completely hide menulets from your status bar

by Iulia Ivan, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicLock Screen - Slide to Unlock Your Screen Fluid Review – Create Desktop Apps for Your Favorite Websites

Waze for Android Lags on Samsung Galaxy S6, the Next Version Should Fix It

by Cosmin Vasile, June 13th, 2015

Navigation window is slow instead of moving smoothly

Mobile Apps

Linux AIO Debian Updated with All Debian GNU/Linux 8.1 "Jessie" Live CDs

Linux Distributions

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Linux AIO Debian Updated with All Debian GNU/Linux 8.1 "Jessie" Live CDs

Get all Debian 8.1 Live CDs into a single DVD

by Marius Nestor, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicOpenMandriva Linux Will Continue to Provide 32-Bit (i586) Builds of the Distribution Superb KaOS 2015.06 Linux Distro Is Out with KDE Plasma 5.3.1, Moves to systemd

Windows

Windows 10 Is Changing Our Keyboards: Toshiba Adding a Cortana Key on New Laptops

Toshiba announces new feature on its Windows 10 laptops

by Bogdan Popa, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicMicrosoft Reveals How Users Will Get New Features on Windows 10 Windows 10 Build 10130 Now Available for Slow Ring Users

Windows

Microsoft Reveals How Users Will Get New Features on Windows 10

The company will release three different update branches

by Bogdan Popa, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicWindows 10 Build 10130 Now Available for Slow Ring Users Microsoft Provides an Early Look at How Its Wearables Could Work Soon

Windows

Windows 10 Build 10130 Now Available for Slow Ring Users

This build is now available for all Windows insiders

by Bogdan Popa, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicMicrosoft Provides an Early Look at How Its Wearables Could Work Soon Not Everyone Will Install Windows 10 on Day 1

Audio

Creative Announces Sound Blaster FRee Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Carry your music everywhere you go, in public

by Horia Despa, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicCreative Updates Drivers for Its Roar SR20 and SR20A Speakers – Download Now Creative Releases Driver Version 1.00.24 for Its Sound Blaster Z Card Series

Superb KaOS 2015.06 Linux Distro Is Out with KDE Plasma 5.3.1, Moves to systemd

by Marius Nestor, June 13th, 2015

The latest Calamares installer is included

Linux Distributions

Chapeau 22 Officially Released, Based on Fedora 22 and GNOME 3.16 - Gallery

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Chapeau 22 Officially Released, Based on Fedora 22 and GNOME 3.16 - Gallery

The distribution comes with the beautiful Moka theme

by Marius Nestor, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicKDE Frameworks 5.11.0 Brings Lots of Fixes to Plasma Framework Ubuntu's Unity 8 and Mir Get Another Massive, Exciting New Update

Celebrity News

Twitter Just Fell in Love with Jennifer Lawrence’s Smoking Hot Bodyguard - Photo

He’s tall, handsome, strong and attentive to her dog Pippi

by Elena Gorgan, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicBritney Spears Debuts Cute New Haircut, Just in Time for Summer - Photo “Chocolate City” Movie Hits BET, Gets Twitter All Hot and Bothered - Video

Photo Blog

The Lost Remains of What Used to Be the Soviet Space Shuttle Program

Ghosts of past ambitions reveal themselves in the sand

by Horia Despa, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicFashion Photographer Shoots Stunning Nebulae Photos Photographer Captures Solar Eclipse at 44,000ft and 500mph

Music, Film & TV Blog

Kate Upton Loses Game of War Gig to Mariah Carey - Video

New spots will feature Mariah’s music, says report

by Elena Gorgan, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicMariah Carey’s Brother Fears She Will Die “like Whitney Houston”Here’s Mariah Carey’s “Infinity” Official Music Video

Mobile World

Micromax Quitely Launches Canvas Hue 2 with Octa-Core CPU, 2GB RAM

The smarpthone is available for purchase via eBay India

by Cosmin Vasile, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicMicromax Releases Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OTA for YU Yureka Smartphone Micromax’s Upcoming Yu Yuphoria Phone Shown Breaking Floor

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Breaks Leg in Concert, Performs Anyway - Video

by Elena Gorgan, June 13th, 2015

Rocker gave fans in Gothenburg, Sweden a huge surprise

Music, Film & TV Blog

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Online Surveillance

Wikipedia Moves to HTTPS to Deter Government Surveillance

All Wikimedia Foundation sites will use HTTPS from now on

by Catalin Cimpanu, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicPolitician Accused of Vandalizing Rival’s Wikipedia Page Fights Back Wikipedia Sets Up Page to Check Out All Links Removed Following Right to Be Forgotten Ruling

Celebrity News

Lark Voorhies Married in Secret and Her Husband Is Wanted by Police

Former “Saved by the Bell” star tied the knot in Vegas

by Elena Gorgan, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicAmber Heard Talks Johnny Depp Marriage with Elle: It’s Not a Dramatic Change Britney Spears Planning Vegas Wedding to Beau Charlie Ebersol

Celebrity News

Charlie Sheen Spotted After Emergency Hospitalization, Is All Smiles - Video

Actor was admitted for severe food poisoning, alleged OD

by Elena Gorgan, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicCharlie Sheen Hospitalized for Drug Overdose or Severe Food Poisoning Charlie Sheen Kicked Ex Scottine, aka Brett Rossi, While Pregnant, Forced Her to Have Abortion

The Old Bookmarks Manager Makes a Comeback in Google Chrome

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The Old Bookmarks Manager Makes a Comeback in Google Chrome

The new Bookmarks Manager will be available as an extension instead, was never really that liked by users

by Catalin Cimpanu, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicFirefox Makes Flash Player Obsolete, As Mozilla Launches Project Shumway Google Chrome Now Pauses Flash Content to Save Laptop Battery Life

KDE Frameworks 5.11.0 Brings Lots of Fixes to Plasma Framework

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KDE Frameworks 5.11.0 Brings Lots of Fixes to Plasma Framework

This is another massive update of KDE Frameworks

by Marius Nestor, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicUbuntu's Unity 8 and Mir Get Another Massive, Exciting New Update Eurocom Unveils 13-Inch Ultraportable Ubuntu Laptop for Students and Professionals

Facebook Now Takes into Account the Time You Spend Reading Stories on the Timeline

by Catalin Cimpanu, June 13th, 2015

Pausing from scrolling through your timeline to read a news story will count for ranking future updates

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Television

Lamar Odom Turns Down $1 Million (€888,099) to Be on the Kardashian Show: They Ruined Me

Even if he gets Khloe back, he won’t do reality TV anymore

by Elena Gorgan, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicKhloe Kardashian Lied About Her Weight Loss, She Had Liposuction Kylie Jenner to Get Her Own Reality Show with Tyga

Columns

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Quick Look: Kyn Preview

Can this challenging action RPG provide a fun time?

by Andrei Dobra, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicThe Witcher 3 Hotfix Update 1.06 Out on PC Next Week, Gets Changelog Dragon Age: Inquisition Gets Spoils of Avvar DLC Pack with New Items, More

Windows 10 and Xbox App Will Change Based on Feedback to Please Gamers

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Windows 10 and Xbox App Will Change Based on Feedback to Please Gamers

The new OS is going to delight gamers on PC & Xbox One

by Andrei Dobra, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicCrackdown, Other Xbox One Exclusives Skip Over E3 2015 for Gamescom in August Oculus Rift Consumer Version Includes Xbox One Controller, Wireless Adapter and Streaming Capabilities

Mobile Apps

UC Browser and Opera Mini for Windows 10 Mobile Coming Soon

Both developers confirm these app are in the works

by Cosmin Vasile, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicBBM Beta for iOS Updated with Private Chat, New Subscription Bundle WhatsApp Beta for Windows Phone Update Adds In-App Notifications, More

Xbox

Crackdown, Other Xbox One Exclusives Skip Over E3 2015 for Gamescom in August

Scalebound and other titles join Quantum Break at Gamescom

by Andrei Dobra, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicThe Witcher 3 Hotfix Update 1.06 Out on PC Next Week, Gets Changelog Capcom: Street Fighter V Will Never Launch on Xbox One Due to Sony Partnership

OnePlus 2 Launching in July for Just $320 - Report

by Cosmin Vasile, June 13th, 2015

There could be another smartphone launch by year's end

Rumours about mobile phones

Mobile World

Sony Acknowledges Xperia Z3+ Overheating Issue, Promises to Fix It Soon

A software update will be available this summer

by Cosmin Vasile, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicSony Xperia Z4 Officially Introduced with 5.2-Inch Display, Snapdragon 810 CPU Sony Xperia Z4 Launches in Japan, People Already Complain of Overheating Issues

Mobile World

Sprint Launches LG G Stylo for $200 Outright

It can also be had for $0 down on Sprint Easy Pay

by Cosmin Vasile, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicT-Mobile Launches LG G Stylo and LG Leon LTE LG G Stylo and LG Leon Officially Launched in the US

Mobile Apps

BBM Beta for iOS Updated with Private Chat, New Subscription Bundle

The new build is now available through TestFlight

by Cosmin Vasile, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicBBM for Android Gets Material Design Update, New Features BBM for BlackBerry 10 Updated in Beta Zone, but You Still Can't Order Stickers

Mobile World

Sony Xperia C4 Dual Goes on Sale in India

The smartphone is available for Rs 29,490 ($460 / €410)

by Cosmin Vasile, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicSony Xperia C4 Dual Coming to India in Mid-June Sony Lavender Specs Leak, It’s Going to Be Another Selfie Phone

Valve Announces Dota 2 Reborn Beta with New Engine, New Interface

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Valve Announces Dota 2 Reborn Beta with New Engine, New Interface

The new dashboard will also bring new ways to play

by Cosmin Vasile, June 13th, 2015

more on this topicDota 2 Patch 6.84 Gets Changelog, Arrives Soon with Huge Changes Download Now Dota 2 Patch 6.84 for Massive Gameplay Changes, New Items