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About 71 articles found for 17 August 2015:
Open Source Software
Evolution 3.18 Beta Open Source Groupware Client Lands with Multiple Bugfixes
Evolution 3.17.90 is now available for download
by Marius Nestor, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
GNOME Software 3.18 Will Add Support for Linux Vendor Firmware Service
Linux Kernel 4.1.6 LTS Out Now with Lots of MIPS Improvements, Many Updated Drivers
Open Source Software
GNOME Software 3.18 Will Add Support for Linux Vendor Firmware Service
GNOME Software 3.17.3 is now available for download
by Marius Nestor, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Linux Kernel 4.1.6 LTS Out Now with Lots of MIPS Improvements, Many Updated Drivers
Linux Mangaka, Ubuntu for Manga and Anime Fans, Drops elementary OS Style for KDE
Games
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Quantum Break Gets More Details About Live Action Show
The team is aiming to offer engaging choices and gameplay
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Quantum Break Gameplay and TV Show Ties Give Context to Choices
Watch the Xbox Gamescom 2015 Press Event Live Stream Here
Open Source Software
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Linux Kernel 4.1.6 LTS Out Now with Lots of MIPS Improvements, Many Updated Drivers
All users of the Linux 4.1 kernel series must upgrade
by Marius Nestor, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Linux Mangaka, Ubuntu for Manga and Anime Fans, Drops elementary OS Style for KDE
Ardour 4.2 Open Source DAW Software Released with Tons of New Features
Health
Story of Man Told by Doctors He Only Had Half a Brain Goes Viral
The case is described in a report in the journal The Lancet
by Laura Sinpetru, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Nicotine-Eating Bacteria Could Help People Quit Smoking
Smart People Enjoy Longer Lives, Investigation Reveals
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Scorestreaks Are Similar to Previous Games in the Series
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 17th, 2015
Treyarch wants to offer some familiar elements
Games
Space
There's Neon in the Moon's Atmosphere, Investigation Reveals
The same kind of neon we put in electric signs
by Laura Sinpetru, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
NASA Releases View of Crevasses on Saturn's Moon Dione
Launch of “White Stork” Craft to the ISS Postponed to Wednesday
Games
LEGO Jurassic World Returns to Top of United Kingdom Chart
GTA V has also managed to deliver solid sales
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Batman: Arkham Knight Delivers a Look at 1989 Batmobile
Rare Replay Tops United Kingdom Chart, First Xbox One Exclusive to Do So
Open Source Software
Ardour 4.2 Open Source DAW Software Released with Tons of New Features
Now available for Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows
by Marius Nestor, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Linus Torvalds Announces Linux Kernel 4.2 RC7, Final Release Might Come Out Next Week
First LibreOffice 5.0 Maintenance Release on Its Way to Fix Middle-Click Paste on X11
Science Blog
Watch: E-Cigarettes vs. Regular Smokes
Are e-cigarettes really the healthier alternative?
by Laura Sinpetru, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Watch: A View of the Aurora Borealis as Seen from Space
Watch: Science Video Explains Dark Matter, Dark Energy
Science Blog
NASA Releases View of Crevasses on Saturn's Moon Dione
The image was obtained by the Cassini probe
by Laura Sinpetru, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Launch of “White Stork” Craft to the ISS Postponed to Wednesday
Watch: A View of the Aurora Borealis as Seen from Space
Windows 10 Does Not Run SafeDisc or Securom Protected Video Games
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 17th, 2015
The company says the solutions are unsafe
Games
Nature
This Might Be the First Flowering Plant in Earth's History
The plant grew 125 to 130 million years ago
by Laura Sinpetru, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Qi Zai Is a Brown and White Panda, One of a Handful in the World
We Killed the Woolly Mammoth, Also the Saber-Toothed Tiger
Games
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Destiny Servers Will Be Under Maintenance on August 18 from 10 AM PDT
It's unclear how long the process will last
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Destiny - The Taken King Will Be Detailed in Three Coming Live Streams
NPD Group: PlayStation 4 Leads Xbox One for July
Space
Astronomers Find 8 New Dwarf Galaxies Orbiting Our Milky Way
The sky around us is more crowded than we thought
by Laura Sinpetru, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Launch of “White Stork” Craft to the ISS Postponed to Wednesday
Watch: A View of the Aurora Borealis as Seen from Space
Linux
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False Alarm About Blizzard Blacklisting Linux Users
Linux users couldn't download Battle.net for a short while
by Silviu Stahie, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Video Editor Shotcut 15.08 Arrives with Ripple All Tracks Option
VirtualBox 5.0.2 Brings Support for Linux Kernel 4.2
Nature
Qi Zai Is a Brown and White Panda, One of a Handful in the World
The bear lives at a wildlife sanctuary in China
by Laura Sinpetru, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Researcher: Apes Closer to Speaking than We Give Them Credit For
Why the Killing of Cecil the Lion Sparked Global Outrage
500-Year-Old Wooden Sea Monster Recovered from the Baltic
by Laura Sinpetru, August 17th, 2015
The sea monster looks like a dragon with lion ears
History
Health
Researchers Build Bionic Livers to Test Drug Toxicity
Such science-made organs are intended to replace lab animals
by Laura Sinpetru, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Pomegranate Juice Made into Powder
The More You Smoke, the More Weight You'll Gain If You Quit
Daily gadget
There Is a Cloth That Could Treat Depression
With a fancy cap and electrodes, your depression can go away
by Horia Despa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Electrical Bikes Become Good Business in Europe and the US
This Woman Is Actually an Android Made by Toshiba – Video
Space
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Launch of “White Stork” Craft to the ISS Postponed to Wednesday
The cargo craft was supposed to launch over the weekend
by Laura Sinpetru, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Astronauts Aboard the ISS Feast on Space-Grown Lettuce
Watch: A View of the Aurora Borealis as Seen from Space
Games
The Witcher 3 Modkit Is Full Extent of CD Projekt RED Mod Support
The developers seem to be focusing on expansions
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
The Witcher 3 New Game Plus Now Live on Xbox Live, Coming Soon to Other Platforms
The Witcher 3 New Game + Free DLC Release Date Coming Soon
Peripherals
Apple Plans to Upgrade the Magic Mouse and Wireless Keyboard
Apple changes peripherals just enough to fit its ecosystem
by Horia Despa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Apple Files Patent for Solar Cells Embedded in Touchpads
TSMC Starts Production of 16nm FinFETs
3 “Mad Max: Fury Road” Deleted Scenes Emerge Online - Video
by Elena Gorgan, August 17th, 2015
They will probably be included on the Blu-ray / DVD release
Music, Film & TV Blog
Open Source Software
VirtualBox 5.0.2 Brings Support for Linux Kernel 4.2
A few other fixes and smaller changes have been added
by Silviu Stahie, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Canonical to Build a Special Ubuntu OS for IBM's LinuxONE and z Systems
Manjaro KDE-Next Uses a Flat and Beautiful Version of KDE Plasma 5.4 Beta
Music, Film & TV Blog
Viral of the Day: Donald Trump Lies to Kids, Says He’s Batman
Trump takes kids, parents on private chopper for fun, votes
by Elena Gorgan, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Viral of the Day: The Ultimate Trump Autotune Remix ft. Crazy Frog Bros.
Viral of the Day: Why CGI Sucks (Except It Doesn’t)
Games
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Gets New Story Focused Trailer
Gamers will get a range of new game modes
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Has Unique Special Edition for Europe
PlayStation 4 Will Get Firmware Update 2.57 Soon, Stability Will Be the Focus - Updated
Technology Blog
Can't Get into Space? Worry Not, Space VR Will Help You Get There
Space VR is your best chance ever of actually being in space
by Horia Despa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Fairies Become a Reality With Floating Plasma Display
Arthur C. Clarke Predicts Smartwatches, Newspapers Downfall, and Social Media - Video
Television
Ben Affleck’s Nanny Christine Ouzounian Wants Career in Reality TV
That would explain the pap walks and the juicy story leaks
by Elena Gorgan, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Ben Affleck Spent His 43rd Birthday with Jennifer Garner at Universal Studios in Florida
Ben Affleck Bought the Nanny Christine Ouzounian a Lexus Convertible - Video
Canonical to Build a Special Ubuntu OS for IBM's LinuxONE and z Systems
by Silviu Stahie, August 17th, 2015
A deal has been struck between the two companies
Linux
Games
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Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Delivers Updated Version of Classic Mad World Trailer
Gamers can play all the titles in the series on the Xbox One
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Video Shows Off the Beauty of the World
Gears of War 4 Will Be a More Personal, Monster-Focused Game, Says Rod Fergusson
Fashion
Herve Leger Boss Says Iconic Bandage Dress Is Not for Oldies, Fatties or Lesbians
UK boss Patrick Couderc hates it that it was such a hit
by Elena Gorgan, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Teen Choice Awards 2015: Britney Spears Leaves Little to the Imagination in Daring Dress - Gallery
Caitlyn Jenner Is Vogue’s Best Dressed, but She’s Not Quite Happy with Her Deep Voice
Technology Blog
Here's OUYE, the Console That Shamelessly Rips Off Both PS4 and Xbox One
An Xbox One-PS4 mutant that manages to play mobile games
by Horia Despa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Samsung's Boxee Project Is Officially Dead
How to Customize Your Xbox One "Elite" Controller
Linux Distributions
Manjaro KDE-Next Uses a Flat and Beautiful Version of KDE Plasma 5.4 Beta
The Manjaro developers are working on a new flavor
by Silviu Stahie, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Debian 9.0 "Stretch" Now Based on Linux Kernel 4.1
GOG Now Has Nice and Friendly Linux Installer
Rumours about mobile phones
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Dual-SIM Doesn't Have a microSD Card Slot
Sorry, Galaxy Note 5 fans, no microSD card for you
by Alexandra Arici, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Samsung Galaxy S6 Finally Gets MicroSD Card Slot, Extra Battery via Incipio Case
Microsoft Working on an Intel-Powered Windows 10 Smartphone with Metal Body
Teen Choice Awards 2015: Vin Diesel Pays Touching Tribute to Paul Walker - Video
by Elena Gorgan, August 17th, 2015
“Furious 7” wins Choice Movie: Action / Adventure
Music, Film & TV Blog
Windows
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Why Solitaire Was Launched in Windows 3.0 and Why It's Back in Windows 10
Spoiler alert: it all comes down to the traditional mouse
by Bogdan Popa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Feeling Nostalgic? Bring Back Classic Games in Windows 10
Another Fix for Windows 10 Error 80240020
Storage
Kinetic Platform from Seagate Becomes an Open Standard
Seagate opens up the doors to Kinetic Open Storage Platform
by Horia Despa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Seagate 8 TB HDD Going to Retail for Only $260 / €210 – Video
Samsung Unveils 2.5-inch 16TB SSD, the World's Largest Drive
Mobile OS
Samsung Teases Upcoming Android M Features with Cool Infographic
Samsung is setting the stage for the Android M rollout
by Alexandra Arici, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Samsung Galaxy S6 Finally Gets MicroSD Card Slot, Extra Battery via Incipio Case
Microsoft Working on an Intel-Powered Windows 10 Smartphone with Metal Body
Red Carpet
Teen Choice Awards 2015: Britney Spears Leaves Little to the Imagination in Daring Dress - Gallery
Pop star is honored with Candie’s Choice Style Icon Award
by Elena Gorgan, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
No One Is Allowed to Ask Tom Cruise Personal or Scientology Questions During “Mission: Impossible” Tour
Khloe Kardashian’s Complex Photos Are Not Photoshopped - Photo
Open Source Software
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Debian 9.0 "Stretch" Now Based on Linux Kernel 4.1
A new version of the installer has been released
by Silviu Stahie, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
GOG Now Has Nice and Friendly Linux Installer
Valve Drops Suspend Function for SteamOS Due to Poor Support in Linux Graphics Stack
Feeling Nostalgic? Bring Back Classic Games in Windows 10
by Mircea Dragomir, August 17th, 2015
Solitaire and Minesweeper are always good ways to pass time
Tips & Tricks
Tips & Tricks
Another Fix for Windows 10 Error 80240020
How to fix one of the common issues in Windows 10
by Bogdan Popa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
ESET NOD32 on Windows 10: What, When, How?
Can Windows 10 Really Disable Your Pirated Games? Not Really
Celebrity News
Ben Affleck Spent His 43rd Birthday with Jennifer Garner at Universal Studios in Florida
Putting a united front for the kids, as scandal rages on
by Elena Gorgan, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Ben Affleck Bought the Nanny Christine Ouzounian a Lexus Convertible - Video
Ben Affleck’s Mistress Nanny Posed for Pics on Private Jet, with Tom Brady’s Super Bowl Rings - Photo
Games
Star Wars: Battlefront Lacks Single Player Because Data Shows It's Not Required
DICE is focusing on the best elements of the series
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Star Wars: Battlefront - Battle of Jakku Inspired by Abu Dhabi
Kingdom Hearts 3 Will Feature Baymax and Big Hero 6 World
Games
Kingdom Hearts 3 Will Feature Baymax and Big Hero 6 World
Gamers will explore themes of friendship
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Offers More Details on New Game+ Mode
Final Fantasy XIV Might Come to the Nintendo NX
Windows Software
ESET NOD32 on Windows 10: What, When, How?
Find out how to make NOD32 work on Windows 10
by Bogdan Popa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Can Windows 10 Really Disable Your Pirated Games? Not Really
Mozilla to Block Ads from Collecting User Data, Should Edge Get an Ad Blocker Too?
GOG Now Has Nice and Friendly Linux Installer
by Silviu Stahie, August 17th, 2015
New features are landing for Linux gamers
Linux
Celebrity News
Taylor Swift Thinks Katy Perry Is Plotting with Miley Cyrus to Humiliate Her
Miley’s recent comments couldn’t have possibly come from her
by Elena Gorgan, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Miley Cyrus Plans to Publicly Diss Taylor Swift at the VMAs 2015
Ariana Grande Is America’s Most Hated Celebrity After Bill Cosby
Technology Blog
Color-Changing Helmets Will Indicate Head Injuries
A faster way to react to injured people
by Horia Despa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Make Pencils Out of Random Waste Paper with This Single Device
Zap&Go Is the First Graphene-Based Charger for Mobile Devices, Can Juice Up in 5 Minutes
Games
American Psychological Association Finds Link Between Violent Games and Aggression
They urge the industry to take the findings into account
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Offers More Details on New Game+ Mode
Yakuza 5 Interview Offers Details on Character Design, Game Themes
Windows
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Can Windows 10 Really Disable Your Pirated Games? Not Really
A close look at the Microsoft Services Agreement
by Bogdan Popa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Issues When Installing the Third Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB3081438
Microsoft Finally Fixes Windows 10 Bug That Broke Down the Store
Rumours about mobile phones
This Could Be the LG-Made Nexus 5 (2015)
Google’s next-gen Nexus phone shows up in live image
by Alexandra Arici, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Google’s Project Fi Made to Run on the Nexus 5
Specs for LG-Made Nexus 5 (2015) and Huawei Nexus Leak, Pricing Info Too
Lenovo's Bloatware Affects the Company's Image While Its Profits Plunge
by Horia Despa, August 17th, 2015
Tough times for Lenovo as controversies pile on
Editorials
Internet Explorer
Mozilla to Block Ads from Collecting User Data, Should Edge Get an Ad Blocker Too?
Users want Edge to come with its own ad blocker
by Bogdan Popa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
How to Get Kaspersky Antivirus to Work in Windows 10
Issues When Installing the Third Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB3081438
Mobile OS
Oxygen OS for OnePlus One Gets Updated with Stagefright Patch
OnePlus is hoping to immunize its phone with the update
by Alexandra Arici, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
OnePlus to Launch Two OnePlus 2 Smartphones and a Tablet on July 27
OnePlus 2’s Oxygen OS Will Take Advantage of Android M Features
Television
Pamela Anderson Is Convinced “Baywatch” Remake Will Suck, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Isn’t - Video
Iconic TV series gets R-rated overhaul for the big screen
by Elena Gorgan, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Stephen King’s “IT” Remake Loses Director Cary Fukunaga, Might Never Be Made
“Point Break” Remake Gets First Trailer and Fans Are Very Unhappy About It - Video
Linux
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Valve Drops Suspend Function for SteamOS Due to Poor Support in Linux Graphics Stack
Valve developers are making some hard choices
by Silviu Stahie, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Linus Torvalds Announces Linux Kernel 4.2 RC7, Final Release Might Come Out Next Week
First LibreOffice 5.0 Maintenance Release on Its Way to Fix Middle-Click Paste on X11
Rumours about mobile phones
Huawei’s Kirin 950 Chipset Gets Benchmarked, Scores Better than Exynos 7420
Huawei is prepping a new 16nm FinFET chipset
by Alexandra Arici, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Android 5.1 Lollipop for Huawei Ascend P7 Enters Public Beta
Alleged Huawei Mate 8 Gets Handled in Video - Watch
How to Get Kaspersky Antivirus to Work in Windows 10
by Bogdan Popa, August 17th, 2015
Upgrade or download the latest patches, the company says
Windows Software
Celebrity News
Morgan Freeman’s Step-Granddaughter E’Dena Hines Stabbed to Death in NYC
Drugged, ranting boyfriend was performing an exorcism
by Elena Gorgan, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Kim Kardashian Pushes for Gun Control on Twitter
Bobbi Kristina Deathbed Photo Emerges on the Cover of Tabloid
Mobile World
Samsung Announces High-End Android Flip Phone with Snapdragon 808
The phone will only be available in China
by Alexandra Arici, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Samsung Galaxy S6 Finally Gets MicroSD Card Slot, Extra Battery via Incipio Case
Microsoft Working on an Intel-Powered Windows 10 Smartphone with Metal Body
CPU
Intel's Most Advanced Air Cooler Yet Has Arrived: Meet TS15A for LGA 1151
A useful addition to future mainstream Skylake CPUs
by Horia Despa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Global Shortage of “Skylake” Chips Confirmed by ASUS and Intel
Intel Makes Available Ethernet Connections CD 20.3 - Download Now
Mobile World
LG Nexus Smartwatch Codenamed “Nemo” Might Arrive with a High-Res Display
LG might roll out a Nexus smartwatch and smartphone
by Alexandra Arici, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Specs for LG-Made Nexus 5 (2015) and Huawei Nexus Leak, Pricing Info Too
LG G Flex Won't Be Upgraded to Android 5.0 Lollipop
Patches and Vulnerabilities
Issues When Installing the Third Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB3081438
Install stops at 75 percent, some users report
by Bogdan Popa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Microsoft Windows Still King of the Desktop, Survey Shows
Alleged Microsoft Surface Phone Specifications Leaked
Microsoft Windows Still King of the Desktop, Survey Shows
by Bogdan Popa, August 17th, 2015
91 percent of the PCs are running Windows
Windows
Windows Phone
Alleged Microsoft Surface Phone Specifications Leaked
Redmond's reportedly working on a Surface-branded phone
by Bogdan Popa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
50 Million PCs Now Running Windows 10
Bank of America to Install Windows 10 as Soon as Possible
Windows
Microsoft Suggests a New Windows 10 PC Build Is Coming
Old feedback removed from the Windows Feedback app
by Bogdan Popa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Windows 10 Adoption Already Slowing Down
Sony Says VAIO Users Should Not Install Windows 10
Windows
Windows 10 Adoption Already Slowing Down
Stats show that the Windows 10 momentum is fading away
by Bogdan Popa, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Sony Says VAIO Users Should Not Install Windows 10
Microsoft Finally Fixes Windows 10 Bug That Broke Down the Store
Games
Star Wars: Battlefront - Battle of Jakku Inspired by Abu Dhabi
DICE offers a look at first concept images
by Andrei Dumitrescu, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Darth Vader PlayStation 4 Also Included in Disney Infinity 3.0 Bundle
Star Wars: Battlefront PlayStation 4 Limited Edition Revealed, Darth Vader Featured on the Body
Open Source Software
First LibreOffice 5.0 Maintenance Release on Its Way to Fix Middle-Click Paste on X11
Available for Linux, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows
by Marius Nestor, August 17th, 2015
more on this topic
Chakra GNU/Linux Distro Gets LibreOffice 5.0 and a Patched Intel Driver for KDE Plasma 5
Kodi 15 "Isengard" Gets Its First Update with New FFmpeg and Dozens of Bugfixes
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