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About 40 articles found for 13 December 2014:
Virus alerts
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Solaris Boxes Possibly Targeted by Linux Turla Backdoor, Too
Researchers expect to see Solaris machines infected by Turla
by Ionut Ilascu, December 13th, 2014
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BlackEnergy APT Suspected of Exploiting Glitch in SIMATIC WinCC SCADA Software
Kaspersky Launches Map of Advanced Persistent Threats
Hacking News
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Employment Websites in Belgium Hacked by Rex Mundi
Personal details of job applicants have been published
by Ionut Ilascu, December 13th, 2014
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Facebook Password Change Email Leads to Asprox Malware
Assassin’s Creed Android App Laced with Malware Targets Russians
Games
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Denuvo DRM Cracked by Chinese Group 3DM
Cracked version of Dragon Age: Inquisition has been released
by Cosmin Vasile, December 13th, 2014
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Dragon Age: Inquisition DLC Brings New Single-Player Adventures, Inquisition Options
Dragon Age: Inquisition Broken Quest Glitch Affects Trouble with Darkspawn
Personal Thoughts
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Apple's Worst-Designed Product
When are they ever going to get this one right?
by Filip Truta, December 13th, 2014
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Apple Software Updates of the Week – December 14, 2014
Apple Blocks Dangerous Flash Player 16 on OS X
Editorials
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Imagining the Laptop of the Future
Here’s some neat tech that will go into your next notebook
by Alexandra Arici, December 13th, 2014
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Why Microsoft Wants and Needs to Crush Android
Intel Just Called It, the Post-PC Era Is Real – Get Ready to Play Civilization on Your Microwave Oven
Apple Software Updates of the Week – December 14, 2014
by Filip Truta, December 13th, 2014
A roundup of this week’s updates from Cupertino, California
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Mobile Apps
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BBM Update Brings Android 5.0 Lollipop Compatibility, New Look in iOS
The new BBM is also available for BlackBerry 10
by Alexandra Arici, December 13th, 2014
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BBM Beta for Windows Phone Updated with Stickers, Snapchat-like Privacy Features
What’s New in Leaked BlackBerry OS 10.3.1.1151 – Screenshot Tour
Mac
Apple Blocks Dangerous Flash Player 16 on OS X
To continue viewing Flash content, users must update to a later version of Adobe Flash Player (which doesn't exist)
by Filip Truta, December 13th, 2014
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New OS X Yosemite Update to Improve Wi-Fi, Mail, VoiceOver
Apple Is in Big Trouble over MacBook GPU Issues
Music, Film & TV Blog
Nicki Minaj Goes Dark and Super Raunchy in “Only” Video, ft. Drake, Chris Brown & Lil Wayne
Someone is definitely looking to top that “Anaconda” hit
by Elena Gorgan, December 13th, 2014
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Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande New Dirty Song “Beg for It” Leaks Online: Listen Here – Video
Yahoo’s Top Searched Celebrities in 2014 Are All Women – Gallery
Windows Phone
Microsoft to Unveil Windows Phone 10 Preview Next Month
Redmond also plans to show what’s new for mobile users
by Bogdan Popa, December 13th, 2014
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Bye-Bye, Android UI: Microsoft Launches Windows Phone-like OneDrive App
Windows 10 to Revamp PC Gaming as Well
3D Printing Blog
The Coolest Light Globes Ever Will Turn Your Room Scintillating
They will pain your walls into the most sophisticated shapes
by Sebastian Pop, December 13th, 2014
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This Contact Lens Has Integrated 3D Printed LEDs Inside
The Word Clock Will Spell the Time Out for You, Literally
Immune Cells Gone Haywire Might Explain Why Some People Overeat
by Laura Sinpetru, December 13th, 2014
Study finds certain immune cells affect the brain, can trigger a desire to eat more unhealthy treats
Science Blog
Mac
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New OS X Yosemite Update to Improve Wi-Fi, Mail, VoiceOver
Apple seeds new beta to registered developers
by Filip Truta, December 13th, 2014
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Apple Is in Big Trouble over MacBook GPU Issues
Apple Admits It Was Wrong to Reject Transmit 1.1.1 Update
Mobile Apps
WhatsApp Could Be Working on Browser App, Reveals Android Code
The feature has been long requested by users
by Alexandra Arici, December 13th, 2014
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WhatsApp Update Brings Option to Disable Blue Check Marks
Upcoming WhatsApp Setting Will Let You Disable the Blue Check Marks
Celebrity News
Mel Gibson Has the Hots for Katie Holmes, Thinks She’s Perfect “Wife Material”
He believes he’s “as big a catch as ever,” claims report
by Elena Gorgan, December 13th, 2014
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Tom Cruise Is Crushing on 22-Year-Old Set Assistant on “Mission: Impossible 5” – Photo
Tom Cruise Is Dating Model Miranda Kerr
Technology Blog
European Space Agency Begins to Send Crude Oil into Space
Part of an experiment to learn how the substance behaves
by Sebastian Pop, December 13th, 2014
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Clean, Black and Tough Gaming Case Launched by NZXT
Seagate 8 TB HDD Going to Retail for Only $260 / €210 – Video
Advisories
Facebook Password Change Email Leads to Asprox Malware
Malware checks the operating system and web browser
by Ionut Ilascu, December 13th, 2014
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Assassin’s Creed Android App Laced with Malware Targets Russians
Malware Dropper Upatre Is Spread Through Wire Transfer Email Alerts
First Ever Color Image of Comet 67P/C-G Will Make Your Eyes Tear
by Laura Sinpetru, December 13th, 2014
The image was obtained with the help of the European Space Agency's Rosetta probe, hit the public eye just yesterday
Science Blog
3D Printing Blog
Here's How to Make Your Own Activity Tracker – Video
All you need is some Arduino and a 3D printer
by Sebastian Pop, December 13th, 2014
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Next Object 3D Printed in Space Will Be a Buckle
Star Wars Fans Can Build Their Own Force Awakens Lightsaber Right Now – Video
Music, Film & TV Blog
Charlie Sheen Returns to “Two and a Half Men” Finale, Ashton Kutcher Confirms – Video
Episode will be so rad that even Ashton is “scared”
by Elena Gorgan, December 13th, 2014
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Mila Kunis Makes First Appearance Since Giving Birth, on The Late Show with Craig Ferguson – Video
Charlie Sheen to Return to “Two and a Half Men” Finale
Windows Phone
Bye-Bye, Android UI: Microsoft Launches Windows Phone-like OneDrive App
Microsoft releases Android update to address complaints
by Bogdan Popa, December 13th, 2014
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Windows 10 to Revamp PC Gaming as Well
Lumia 930 and 1520 Successors to Launch in September 2015 with Windows 10
Laptops & Tablets
Samsung ATIV Book 9 Plus (2014) with Intel Broadwell Coming Soon
Samsung will finally put out a new laptop
by Alexandra Arici, December 13th, 2014
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Lenovo’s Y50 Laptop with 4K Display Starts Shipping, Takes on Toshiba
Samsung Ativ Book M Is a Chromebook Without Chrome OS – Gallery
Nature
Massive Volcanic Eruption Blamed for the Dinosaurs' Demise
Scientists find evidence the asteroid impact said to have killed the dinosaurs followed a massive volcanic eruption
by Laura Sinpetru, December 13th, 2014
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Chickens and Turkeys Are Closely Related to Dinosaurs, Researchers Say
150-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skeleton Will Soon Go on Display in London
Bungie Bans Destiny Players for Using Modified Consoles
by Cosmin Vasile, December 13th, 2014
No details on how many have people have been involved
Games
Security
Assassin’s Creed Android App Laced with Malware Targets Russians
Game functions normally, but includes malicious activity
by Ionut Ilascu, December 13th, 2014
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Malware Dropper Upatre Is Spread Through Wire Transfer Email Alerts
Sony Hack Done With Inside Help
3D Printing
This Folding Knife Shows How Backwards Technology Works Now
You'd have expected it to precede 3D printed guns at least
by Sebastian Pop, December 13th, 2014
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Download These Gun Plans to Get Yourself Arrested in Japan
Star Wars Fans Can Build Their Own Force Awakens Lightsaber Right Now – Video
General Business
Facebook Breaks Up with Microsoft, Gives Up on Its Search Engine
The social network no longer shows Bing search results
by Bogdan Popa, December 13th, 2014
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Microsoft Starts Removing Bing Results Based on the “Right to Be Forgotten”
Windows Phone App of the Day: Lockscreen ToDo
Health
Mild Depressant Drug Wakes Patient from Minimally Conscious State
Doctors say that, not long after being administered the drug, dubbed midazolam, the patient recovered full consciousness
by Laura Sinpetru, December 13th, 2014
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Red Wine Argued to Protect People Against Heart Trouble
Using Bone Marrow Stem Cells to Treat Brain Injuries Is Doable
Music
Beyonce Releases Deep 11-Minute Short Film, “Yours and Mine” – Video
Video celebrates 1-year anniversary of the album “Beyonce”
by Elena Gorgan, December 13th, 2014
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Dr. Dre Is Highest Earning Musician in 2014 and Ever, with $620 Million (€497.6 Million)
Ariana Grande Is Such a Diva She Has People Carrying Her like a Baby When She’s Tired
Curvature Keyboard from Spire Promises Not to Injure Your Hands
by Sebastian Pop, December 13th, 2014
Repetitive strain injury and carpal tunned syndrome begone
Peripherals
Columns
We Deserve a Good Dune Video Game
The series needs to move away from real-time strategy
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 13th, 2014
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Destiny Fans Outraged over Lack of Content in The Dark Below, House of Wolves Leak
COH 2 – Ardennes Assault Diary: World War II with a Twist
Movies
Angelina Jolie Has Chickenpox, Won’t Be Doing Any More Press for “Unbroken” – Video
Universal Pictures posts video message to confirm it
by Elena Gorgan, December 13th, 2014
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Photo of the Day: Angelina Jolie’s Death Stare During Awkward Run-In with Sony Boss Amy Pascal
“James Bond: Spectre” Has Insane Budget of Well over $300 Million (€241 Million)
Space
Merging Spiral Galaxies Look Stunning in New NASA Space Image
The galaxies, dubbed NGC 2207 and IC2163, are located at a distance of about 130 million light-years from our planet
by Laura Sinpetru, December 13th, 2014
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Bizarre Cosmic Signal Believed to Be Tangible Evidence of Dark Matter
The Holidays Are Coming, So Here's a Glittering Cosmic Snow Globe
Games & Entertainment
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Windows 10 to Revamp PC Gaming as Well
Microsoft will discuss gaming on Windows next month
by Bogdan Popa, December 13th, 2014
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Microsoft: Windows 10 to Launch in “Early Next Fall”
Windows 10 Build 9834 Leaked and Available for Download
Technology & Gadgets
Bring Sunlight Indoors with the Sunn Light – Video
It will be like having the very sun on your wall
by Sebastian Pop, December 13th, 2014
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Stanford: We Can Cool Buildings by Covering Them with Mirrors
Spray-On Solar Cells Will Turn Even Flexible Objects into Energy Banks – Video
Mortal Kombat X Takes Advantage of PS4 and Xbox One, Is Already in Testing Stage
by Andrei Dobra, December 13th, 2014
The fighting game is nearing completion right now
Games
Games
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GTA 5 Gets Online Heists and Holiday Season DLC on December 23 – Report
Plenty of different features and missions are coming
by Andrei Dobra, December 13th, 2014
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GTA 5 PC Version Handled by Max Payne 3 PC Team, Already Reaches 60fps – Report
Refusing to Sell Grand Theft Auto 5 Violates Freedom of Expression, Publisher Says
Games
Destiny Fans Outraged over Lack of Content in The Dark Below, House of Wolves Leak
Bungie isn't doing enough to satisfy fans, apparently
by Andrei Dobra, December 13th, 2014
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Destiny: House of Wolves DLC Raid Armor, Guns Found by Fans Inside the Game
Destiny's Crota End Raid Beaten in Six Hours by Invigorate Gaming
Security Blog
CloudFlare SSL Certificate Used for Phishing Scam
SSL usage for criminal purposes is expected to increase
by Ionut Ilascu, December 13th, 2014
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Malware Dropper Upatre Is Spread Through Wire Transfer Email Alerts
Sony Hack Done With Inside Help
Games
DriveClub Redline Expansion Revealed in Video, Five New Cars Coming
Gamers also now have access to dynamic weather
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 13th, 2014
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Sony Won't Launch Driveclub PS Plus Version Until the Servers Are Ready to Handle It
The Crew Dev Aware of Players Losing Stats or Progression Data, Fix Coming Soon
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