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Adobe Fixes Flash Zero-Day Bug Discovered by Huawei
Security Blog
 

Adobe Fixes Flash Zero-Day Bug Discovered by Huawei

Adobe releases out-of-band security update
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicThe Top 10 Biggest Security Incidents of 2015Employees Downloading Torrent Files Put Many Companies at Risk
Diablo 3 Season 5 Rewards and Tweaks Revealed
Games
 

Diablo 3 Season 5 Rewards and Tweaks Revealed

Gamers will get access to some interesting new equipment
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicDiablo 3 Patch 2.4.0 Reveals Impressive Loot, Greyhollow Island, Change NotesWorld of Warcraft: Legion Revolutionizes PvP, Makes Gear Irrelevant
Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 Officially Introduced with Quad-Core CPU, 1GB RAM
Mobile World
 

Asus Zenfone Go 4.5 Officially Introduced with Quad-Core CPU, 1GB RAM

The smartphone will be available in India for $80
by Cosmin Vasile, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicAsus Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5 with 3GB RAM Goes on Sale in India for $210Asus Announces Android 6.0 Marshmallow Updates for Zenfone 2 Series
LG G Stylo Receives Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update at Sprint
Mobile OS
 

LG G Stylo Receives Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update at Sprint

The update is pushed OTA (over the air), in stages
by Cosmin Vasile, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicT-Mobile Confirms Devices to Receive Android 6.0 Marshmallow UpdatesLG G4 Graphy and G4 Script Get Trademarked in South Korea
Debian's APT Package Manager to Provide Much Faster Incremental Updates
Linux
 

Debian's APT Package Manager to Provide Much Faster Incremental Updates

The new feature will also be implemented in Ubuntu
by Marius Nestor, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicCanonical Teases Seamless Swipe Through All Your Ubuntu Apps in Full-ScreenSolus' Budgie Desktop Turns 2, Version 10 Is Full of Goodies
Affordable XOLO One HD with Android 5.1 Lollipop Launched for $70

Affordable XOLO One HD with Android 5.1 Lollipop Launched for $70

by Cosmin Vasile, December 28th, 2015
The smartphone will be exclusively available via Amazon
Mobile World
Solus' Budgie Desktop Turns 2, Version 10 Is Full of Goodies
Open Source Software
 

Solus' Budgie Desktop Turns 2, Version 10 Is Full of Goodies

Available now for all GNU/Linux distributions
by Marius Nestor, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicLinux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" KDE Edition Up to Beta State, Ships with KDE 4.14
Android Malware Uses Built-in Firewall to Block Security Apps
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Android Malware Uses Built-in Firewall to Block Security Apps

Malware authors employ open-source Android firewall utility to block security app from talking to their cloud servers
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicThese Are the Best Antiviruses for Android at the End of 2015Google Removes App from Play Store That Scanned for Android Vulnerabilities
ProxyBack Malware Turns Infected Computers into Internet Proxies
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ProxyBack Malware Turns Infected Computers into Internet Proxies

Clues point the finger at buyproxy.ru operators
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicHyatt Hotels Reports Data Breach, Blames PoS MalwareTen Months After Being Taken Down, Ramnit Botnet Returns
Solus to Have Two Years of Support, Major New Features Coming in 2016
Linux
 

Solus to Have Two Years of Support, Major New Features Coming in 2016

The developers have outlined the future if the OS
by Silviu Stahie, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicZFS File System for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Is 90% ReadyManjaro Mate Edition 15.12 Arrives with Linux Kernel 4.1.15 LTS
Bethesda Softworks Promises Gamers Great DOOM and Dishonored 2 Games
Games
 

Bethesda Softworks Promises Gamers Great DOOM and Dishonored 2 Games

It's been a crazy year for Bethesda Softworks
by Silviu Stahie, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicRise of the Tomb Raider Coming to PC in January 2016, Steam ConfirmsValve: Steam Is Not Hacked, Account Information Issues Solved
Total Annihilation Is Now on Steam and Works with High Resolutions

Total Annihilation Is Now on Steam and Works with High Resolutions

by Silviu Stahie, December 28th, 2015
It looks like another oldie has made its way onto Steam
PC Games
Grand Theft Auto V Data Mining Suggests Single-Player DLC Is Coming
Games
 

Grand Theft Auto V Data Mining Suggests Single-Player DLC Is Coming

Rockstar is at the moment focusing on the Online mode
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicGTA Online Reveals Executives and Other Criminals Update, Arrives on December 15GTA Online Black Friday Offers 40% Cut for Apartments, 25 Percent for Cars
Destiny Might Get Sniper Tweaks in 2015, Bungie Wants Gamer Input
Games
 

Destiny Might Get Sniper Tweaks in 2015, Bungie Wants Gamer Input

The weapons were also balanced in the December update
by Andrei Dumitrescu, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicBungie: Destiny Will Continue to Evolve in 2016, On-Going Issues Will Be AddressedDestiny's Iron Banner Rewards Revealed, Bungie Tracking Some Game Issues
ZFS File System for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Is 90% Ready
Linux
 

ZFS File System for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS Is 90% Ready

The ZFS support is coming to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
by Silviu Stahie, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicManjaro Mate Edition 15.12 Arrives with Linux Kernel 4.1.15 LTSHappy Birthday, Linus Torvalds!
Manjaro Mate Edition 15.12 Arrives with Linux Kernel 4.1.15 LTS
Linux Distributions
 

Manjaro Mate Edition 15.12 Arrives with Linux Kernel 4.1.15 LTS

A new version of the MATE flavor is now out
by Silviu Stahie, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicManjaro Cinnamon Edition 15.12 Is Out and Ready for DownloadLinux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" KDE Edition Up to Beta State, Ships with KDE 4.14
China Passes New Anti-Terrorism Law, Does Not Force Companies to Install Backdoors
Security
 

China Passes New Anti-Terrorism Law, Does Not Force Companies to Install Backdoors

Companies will have to cooperate with the Chinese government to decrypt encrypted data at its request
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicChinese and Russian Hackers Tried to Steal Australia's Future Submarine PlansAnonymous Hacks Asia Pacific Telecommunity Portal to Protest Against Censorship In Asia
One in Four Workers Takes Data When Leaving a Company

One in Four Workers Takes Data When Leaving a Company

by Catalin Cimpanu, December 28th, 2015
85% of workers don't feel they're doing anything wrong
Security
iPhone 7 Edge Concept Makes You Dream of the Impossible - Video
iPhone
 

iPhone 7 Edge Concept Makes You Dream of the Impossible - Video

Designers create a new iPhone with curved edges
by Bogdan Popa, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicAlleged iPhone 7 Prototype Video LeakedApple CEO Explains Why There’s No Backdoor on iPhones
Happy Birthday, Linus Torvalds!
Linux
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Happy Birthday, Linus Torvalds!

The Linux kernel is under Linus' guidance
by Silviu Stahie, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicManjaro Cinnamon Edition 15.12 Is Out and Ready for DownloadLinux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" KDE Edition Up to Beta State, Ships with KDE 4.14
Thousands of Canadian Government Computers Still Running Windows XP
Windows
 

Thousands of Canadian Government Computers Still Running Windows XP

Windows XP support came to an end in April 2014
by Bogdan Popa, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicWindows 7 Users Finally Making the Move to Windows 10, New Stats ShowMozilla Firefox 64-Bit for Windows Now Available for Download
Chart: When Windows 10 Goes Up, Windows 7 Goes Down
Windows
 

Chart: When Windows 10 Goes Up, Windows 7 Goes Down

Stats show most Windows 10 adopters come from Windows 7
by Bogdan Popa, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft to Release Monthly Updates for Lumia Phones, Carriers Won’t Be InvolvedHow to Download Windows 10 Lock Screen Wallpapers Set by Windows Spotlight
Microsoft to Release Monthly Updates for Lumia Phones, Carriers Won’t Be Involved
Windows Phone
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Microsoft to Release Monthly Updates for Lumia Phones, Carriers Won’t Be Involved

AT&T reveals new Microsoft update plan for W10M
by Bogdan Popa, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicWindows 10 Mobile Users Can Play Old Windows Phone 7 GamesThese Are the First (and Probably the Cheapest) Windows 10 Mobile Tablets Ever
These Are the Best Antiviruses for Android at the End of 2015

These Are the Best Antiviruses for Android at the End of 2015

by Catalin Cimpanu, December 28th, 2015
The best Android security apps, ranked by AVTEST
Security
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How to Download Windows 10 Lock Screen Wallpapers Set by Windows Spotlight
Tips & Tricks
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How to Download Windows 10 Lock Screen Wallpapers Set by Windows Spotlight

Here’s an easy guide to save your favorite Spotlight photos
by Bogdan Popa, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicWindows 10 on Christmas Day: Nearly the Second Desktop OS in the WorldMicrosoft Edge Browser Crashing and Hanging in First Windows 10 Redstone Build
Manjaro Cinnamon Edition 15.12 Is Out and Ready for Download
Linux Distributions
 

Manjaro Cinnamon Edition 15.12 Is Out and Ready for Download

A new community-built Manjaro flavor is out
by Silviu Stahie, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicLinux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" KDE Edition Up to Beta State, Ships with KDE 4.14First Look at Solus 1.0, the Linux Operating System That Rules Them All
Windows 10 on Christmas Day: Nearly the Second Desktop OS in the World
Windows
 

Windows 10 on Christmas Day: Nearly the Second Desktop OS in the World

Usage of the new OS grows on Christmas Day
by Bogdan Popa, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicMicrosoft Edge Browser Crashing and Hanging in First Windows 10 Redstone BuildHow to Instantly Create a Restore Point in Windows 10 from Your Desktop
Microsoft Edge Browser Crashing and Hanging in First Windows 10 Redstone Build
Windows
 

Microsoft Edge Browser Crashing and Hanging in First Windows 10 Redstone Build

Browser hit by several bugs in Windows 10 build 11082
by Bogdan Popa, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicHow to Instantly Create a Restore Point in Windows 10 from Your DesktopWindows 10 Mobile Users Can Play Old Windows Phone 7 Games
Linux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" KDE Edition Up to Beta State, Ships with KDE 4.14
Linux Distributions
 

Linux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" KDE Edition Up to Beta State, Ships with KDE 4.14

The OS is based on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Trusty Tahr)
by Marius Nestor, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicFirst Look at Solus 1.0, the Linux Operating System That Rules Them AllGnumeric 1.12.25 Adds Support for Multiple File Selection and Double Click, Bugfixes
First Look at Solus 1.0, the Linux Operating System That Rules Them All

First Look at Solus 1.0, the Linux Operating System That Rules Them All

by Marius Nestor, December 28th, 2015
Solus 1.0 has been released, and it's available for download
First-Look
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How to Instantly Create a Restore Point in Windows 10 from Your Desktop
Windows
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How to Instantly Create a Restore Point in Windows 10 from Your Desktop

Add a shortcut to easily create a new restore point
by Bogdan Popa, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicWindows 10 Mobile Users Can Play Old Windows Phone 7 GamesWindows 10 Upgraders Still Getting Broadcom Virtual Wireless Adapter Compatibility Errors
4MLinux 15.0 Officially Released, Brings Audacity, Postfix and InfraRecorder
Linux Distributions
 

4MLinux 15.0 Officially Released, Brings Audacity, Postfix and InfraRecorder

The rest of the 4MLinux flavors will be available soon
by Marius Nestor, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicArch Linux-Based Apricity OS Might Get Xfce Edition, KDE Flavor DelayedLinux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" Xfce Beta Out for Testing, Linux Kernel 4.2 Supported
Windows 10 Mobile Users Can Play Old Windows Phone 7 Games
Windows Phone
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Windows 10 Mobile Users Can Play Old Windows Phone 7 Games

Some games appear to run smoothly on W10M
by Bogdan Popa, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicThese Are the First (and Probably the Cheapest) Windows 10 Mobile Tablets EverMicrosoft Exec to Windows Phone Fan Ready to Get an iPhone: We'll Do Better
Arch Linux-Based Apricity OS Might Get Xfce Edition, KDE Flavor Delayed
Linux Distributions
 

Arch Linux-Based Apricity OS Might Get Xfce Edition, KDE Flavor Delayed

The Apricity OS 12.2015 Beta build is out for testing
by Marius Nestor, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicLinux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" Xfce Beta Out for Testing, Linux Kernel 4.2 SupportedLinux Kernel 4.4 RC7 Now Available, Final Release Should Be Out in Two Weeks
Linux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" Xfce Beta Out for Testing, Linux Kernel 4.2 Supported
Linux Distributions
 

Linux Mint 17.3 "Rosa" Xfce Beta Out for Testing, Linux Kernel 4.2 Supported

The distro is based on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Trusty Tahr)
by Marius Nestor, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicLinux Kernel 4.4 RC7 Now Available, Final Release Should Be Out in Two WeeksSolydXK Linux OS Gets Christmas Release, It Is Now Supported on Raspberry Pi 2 SBCs
Linux Kernel 4.4 RC7 Now Available, Final Release Should Be Out in Two Weeks

Linux Kernel 4.4 RC7 Now Available, Final Release Should Be Out in Two Weeks

by Marius Nestor, December 28th, 2015
Linux kernel 4.4 RC8 might be released next week
Open Source Software
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BlackBerry PRIV Coming Soon to Verizon, Spotted at FCC
Mobile World
 

BlackBerry PRIV Coming Soon to Verizon, Spotted at FCC

The smartphone is already available at other carriers
by Cosmin Vasile, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicBlackBerry PRIV Sold Out at Walmart in Less than a DayBlackBerry PRIV Sales Off to a Slow Start, Google Play Data Suggests
Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 7 Coming Soon to Xiaomi Mi3, Mi4 and Mi Note
Mobile OS
 

Android 6.0 Marshmallow with MIUI 7 Coming Soon to Xiaomi Mi3, Mi4 and Mi Note

The update is now in its final stages of development
by Cosmin Vasile, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicXiaomi Mi5 Leaks in New Renders, Shows Large Physical Home ButtonXiaomi Mi5 Press Render Leaks Along with January 21 Release Date
Samsung Plans 5 Million Galaxy S7 Units for Initial Launch, Only Two Models Coming
Rumours about mobile phones
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Samsung Plans 5 Million Galaxy S7 Units for Initial Launch, Only Two Models Coming

3.3 million flat models and 1.6 million curved versions
by Cosmin Vasile, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicSamsung Galaxy S7 Price Boosted Due to Iris Scanner Addition - ReportSamsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Plus Cases Offer a Glimpse of What's to Come
Samsung Galaxy S5 Receives Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update by Mistake - Video
Mobile OS
 

Samsung Galaxy S5 Receives Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Update by Mistake - Video

The Android security patch is listed as "January 1, 2016"
by Cosmin Vasile, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicSamsung Might Redeem Itself, Android 6.0 Marshmallow for Galaxy S6 Is RadAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow Beta Update Rolls Out to Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge in the UK
Amid Bitcoin Centralization Worries, Developers Start New Currency Called Decred
Finances
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Amid Bitcoin Centralization Worries, Developers Start New Currency Called Decred

New Decred cryptocurrency wants to remove the Dark Side from Bitcoin's management, keep only the good parts
by Catalin Cimpanu, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicEU Authorities Plan to Regulate Bitcoin After ISIS Paris AttacksBitcoin on Its Way to Becoming an Officially Recognized Currency
Samsung Might Redeem Itself, Android 6.0 Marshmallow for Galaxy S6 Is Rad

Samsung Might Redeem Itself, Android 6.0 Marshmallow for Galaxy S6 Is Rad

by Cosmin Vasile, December 28th, 2015
Owners should be looking forward for the update
Mobile OS
Microsoft Launches Lumia Cinemagraph for Windows 10 Mobile
Mobile Apps
 

Microsoft Launches Lumia Cinemagraph for Windows 10 Mobile

The app has just been updated with Windows 10 Mobile support
by Cosmin Vasile, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicHERE Transit Re-released in Windows Store, Available for Windows Phone 8.1 OnlyWhatsApp Video Calling Feature Possibly Coming to Windows Phone in 2016
iPhone 6S Plus Blows Nexus 6P, Lumia 950 XL Out of the Water in Speed Test - Video
Mobile World
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iPhone 6S Plus Blows Nexus 6P, Lumia 950 XL Out of the Water in Speed Test - Video

The A9 chip is optimized to offer a smooth user experience
by Cosmin Vasile, December 28th, 2015
more on this topicWindows 10 Mobile Build 11088 Coming in Early January with New Features in TowWindows 10 Mobile Update Might Not Arrive Until February 2016, Major Carrier Confirms