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digiKam 4.14.0 Is the Last in the Series, digiKam 5.0.0 Arrives in Spring 2016
Open Source Software
 

digiKam 4.14.0 Is the Last in the Series, digiKam 5.0.0 Arrives in Spring 2016

digiKam 5.0.0 will be ported to Qt 5 and KDE Frameworks 5
by Marius Nestor, October 18th, 2015
more on this topic4MParted 14.0 Distrolette Enters Beta, Based on GParted 0.23.0 and 4MLinux 14.0OpenBSD Project Celebrates 20 Years of Activity with the OpenBSD 5.8 Release
OpenBSD Project Celebrates 20 Years of Activity with the OpenBSD 5.8 Release
Open Source Software
 

OpenBSD Project Celebrates 20 Years of Activity with the OpenBSD 5.8 Release

One of the most acclaimed BSD distributions
by Marius Nestor, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicMKVToolNix 8.5.0 MKV Merge and Split Tool Introduces New GUI FeaturesHow to Make the Steam Controller Work Correctly on Linux
MKVToolNix 8.5.0 MKV Merge and Split Tool Introduces New GUI Features
Open Source Software
 

MKVToolNix 8.5.0 MKV Merge and Split Tool Introduces New GUI Features

Now available for GNU/Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows
by Marius Nestor, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicHow to Make the Steam Controller Work Correctly on LinuxSuperTuxKart 0.9.1 Adds New Candela City Track, Implements Scripting - Video
Electronic Arts Wants Its Own GTA-Type Game
Games
 

Electronic Arts Wants Its Own GTA-Type Game

The publisher feels that it can do better
by Silviu Stahie, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicStar Wars Battlefront Doesn't Have In-Game Voice Chat for PC, PCMR Won't Be HappyAmazing Screenshots from Star Wars Battlefront Shows Why PC Is Better than Consoles
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 Updated Once More Ten Years After Launch
Games
 

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 Updated Once More Ten Years After Launch

Aspyr Media has fixed quite a few things in this update
by Silviu Stahie, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicStar Wars Battlefront Beta Is Biggest Ever for EA, Prepare to Not Play It on Launch DayAmazing Screenshots from Star Wars Battlefront Shows Why PC Is Better than Consoles
Ubuntu Phone Music App Is Getting More Features, Spotify Support a Possibility

Ubuntu Phone Music App Is Getting More Features, Spotify Support a Possibility

by Silviu Stahie, October 18th, 2015
Developers are deciding what to implement next
Linux
Floating Alien City Appears in the Sky Above China, Allegedly
Oddiverse
 

Floating Alien City Appears in the Sky Above China, Allegedly

Unless it was a bizarre illusion, as scientists say
by Laura Sinpetru, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicFishermen Stumped to Find Boar Swimming Out in the Open Sea - VideoAunt Accuses 12-Year-Old Nephew of Breaking Her Wrist, Sues Him
FinFisher Spyware Becomes More Popular Among Government Agencies
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FinFisher Spyware Becomes More Popular Among Government Agencies

The number of countries deploying it grows to 32
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicFBI Uses Spyware to Catch Tor-Based Child Pornography SuspectLenovo Laptops and Computers Come with Pre-Installed Spyware
SteamOS 2.0 Is Getting Better Auto-Repair and Updates on Reboot Notifications
Linux Distributions
 

SteamOS 2.0 Is Getting Better Auto-Repair and Updates on Reboot Notifications

A new update for SteamOS has been released
by Silviu Stahie, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicUbuntu MATE 15.10 for Raspberry Pi 2 Comes with Linux Kernel 4.1.10 and Much Faster BootHow to Make the Steam Controller Work Correctly on Linux
7.1 Tons of Hashish Found and Seized in Paris, France
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7.1 Tons of Hashish Found and Seized in Paris, France

The stash was discovered in a van made into a storage unit
by Laura Sinpetru, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicChemistry Teacher Quits Job, Starts Cooking and Dealing MethNearly 24 Lbs (11 Kg) of Marijuana Fall from the Sky in Arizona
Ubuntu MATE 15.10 for Raspberry Pi 2 Comes with Linux Kernel 4.1.10 and Much Faster Boot
Linux Distributions
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Ubuntu MATE 15.10 for Raspberry Pi 2 Comes with Linux Kernel 4.1.10 and Much Faster Boot

The new version is expected to arrive next week
by Silviu Stahie, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicHow to Make the Steam Controller Work Correctly on LinuxSuperTuxKart 0.9.1 Adds New Candela City Track, Implements Scripting - Video
Cancer Drug Shown to Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms

Cancer Drug Shown to Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms

by Laura Sinpetru, October 18th, 2015
The drug is approved by the FDA, used to treat leukemia
Science Blog
Hubble Spies on Distant Spiral Galaxy
Science Blog
 

Hubble Spies on Distant Spiral Galaxy

This galaxy sits an astounding 70 million light-years away
by Laura Sinpetru, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicNASA Releases Close-Up Views of Saturn's Icy Moon EnceladusHere's What Created Those Stunning Auroras Last Week
Study Links Schizophrenia to Inflammation in the Brain
Health
 

Study Links Schizophrenia to Inflammation in the Brain

The find could lead to new, better treatments
by Laura Sinpetru, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicChemical Cocktail Turns Maintenance Cells into Working NeuronsStudy: We Once Had Dog-like Ears, Could Wiggle Them Around
NASA Releases New Close-Up View of Pluto's Heart
Space
 

NASA Releases New Close-Up View of Pluto's Heart

The image brings into focus the orb's Sputnik Planum
by Laura Sinpetru, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicNASA Releases Close-Up Views of Saturn's Icy Moon EnceladusDwarf Planet Ceres Is a Hoarder, Whatever Hits It Sticks
ISIS Is Trying to Hack American Electrical Power Companies, Failing Hard
Security Blog
 

ISIS Is Trying to Hack American Electrical Power Companies, Failing Hard

For now, ISIS hackers lack the tools and expertise to do it
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicUS Arrests Hacker Behind ISIS-Related Cyber-AttacksISIS Hackers Breached the British Cabinet's Email System
Italian ISP Starts Disconnecting Piracy-Accused Users at Hollywood's Request
Internet Life
 

Italian ISP Starts Disconnecting Piracy-Accused Users at Hollywood's Request

Hollywood antes up the pressure on local ISPs
by Catalin Cimpanu, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicOnline Advertisers Have Blacklisted the Pirate Bay and Other Pirate SitesPayPal and Credit Card Companies Are Discussing Blocking Payments to Pirate Sites
Hackers Can Use Radio Waves to Hijack Androids and iPhones via Siri and Google Now

Hackers Can Use Radio Waves to Hijack Androids and iPhones via Siri and Google Now

by Catalin Cimpanu, October 18th, 2015
Results can be disastrous, but are easy avoidable
Security
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Call of Duty 3: Black Ops 3 Reveals Free Run, Loyalty Program
Games
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Call of Duty 3: Black Ops 3 Reveals Free Run, Loyalty Program

Gamers will get unique items for playing older titles
by Andrei Dumitrescu, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicCall of Duty: Black Ops 3 PC Version Gets Improved Optimization, Mouse Use, MoreMicrosoft: Xbox One's Future Is Focused on Gamers
Microsoft Makes It Harder to Change Default Apps in Windows 10 Build 10568
Windows
 

Microsoft Makes It Harder to Change Default Apps in Windows 10 Build 10568

“You sure you want to change default apps? You really sure?”
by Bogdan Popa, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicWindows 10 Build 10568 LeakedAbout Those "Ads" Showing Up in the Windows 10 Start Menu
Windows 10 Build 10568 Leaked
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Windows 10 Build 10568 Leaked

A new version of Windows 10 is up for grabs
by Bogdan Popa, October 18th, 2015
more on this topicAbout Those "Ads" Showing Up in the Windows 10 Start MenuAMD Not Impressed with Windows 10 So Far