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Games

Serpent in the Staglands Is an Old School RPG Set in a Transylvanian Landscape

The game is now available for purchase on Steam

by Cosmin Vasile, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicIncoming 2015 – Pillars of Eternity Shadowrun: Hong Kong Now Live on Kickstarter

Mobile World

Microsoft Lumia 435 Costs Only $50 at Walmart

The smartphone is priced at $70 on Microsoft Store

by Cosmin Vasile, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicMicrosoft Lumia 435 Coming Soon to the US Microsoft Lumia 435 Exclusively Available in Canada via TELUS and Koodo Mobile

Columns

A Gamer’s Week: May 31

Delivering reviews, news, Gamer Diaries and Editorials

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicIron Banner Returns to Destiny on June 2 with Mechanical Tweaks No Titanfall 2 at E3 2015 As Respawn Isn't Showing Anything This Year

Mobile World

ZTE's Upcoming Flagship Looks a Lot like iPhone 6

2.5D curved glass panels, almost bezel-less display

by Cosmin Vasile, May 30th, 2015

Mobile World

HP Slate 7 VoiceTab Ultra and HP Slate 8 Plus Coming Soon to India

They will be available for $470 and $360, respectively

by Cosmin Vasile, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicHP Reportedly Plans $99 (€76) 7-Inch Tablet PC HP Slate 7 Coming Soon to India

PlayStation Phone vs. Xbox Phone: Let's Vote

by Cosmin Vasile, May 30th, 2015

Two smartphones that may never be released

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Mobile Apps

LibreOffice Free Office Suite Arrives on Android

It uses the same engine as the Windows, OS X and Linux

by Cosmin Vasile, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicSnapchat Updated with New Friend Emojis, Low-Light Camera Microsoft Confirms Skype for Business Coming to Windows Phone, Android and iOS

Web / Internet Life

Silk Road Founder Sentenced to Life in Prison

Judge comes down hard on Ross Ulbricht, appeal will follow

by Catalin Cimpanu, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicAlleged Silk Road Leader Hit with Three New Drug Charges Silk Road Bitcoin Auction Botched by Marshals Through Exposing Anonymous Bidders

Linux software reviews

Brasero Review - Burning CDs Like It's the '90s

Brasero is still one of the most used apps for disc writing

by Silviu Stahie, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicWinFF Review - Convert Any Video File with Ease FocusWriter Review - The Ultimate Tool for Procrastinating Writers

Hider 2 Review - Encrypt and Hide Important Data

Mac software reviews

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Hider 2 Review - Encrypt and Hide Important Data

Seamlessly encrypts files, folders and text notes and hides their presence by moving them to a secure vault

by Iulia Ivan, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicLastPass Review - Everything You Want from a Password Manager Slack Review - Versatile Communication Tool for Your Team

Mobile World

Intex Cloud Power+ with 4,000 mAh Battery Launched in India

The smartphone is available for Rs 8,599 ($135 / € 125)

by Cosmin Vasile, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicLG G4 Dual Goes on Sale in India, but No Freebies in Tow Dual-SIM Lava Iris 100 Lite on Sale India for Only $50, but for Good Reason

Oppo R7 Now Up for Pre-Order in Europe, but It's a Bit Overpriced

by Cosmin Vasile, May 30th, 2015

The new smartphone will ship no earlier than July 21

Mobile World

OnePlus 2 Confirmed to Arrive in Q3 2015, Not Launching on June 1

You will still need an invitation to get it

by Cosmin Vasile, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicOnePlus 2 to Be Unveiled on June 1 with Snapdragon 810 CPU, Quad HD Display Alleged OnePlus 2 Spotted in Benchmark, Shows Better Performance than HTC One M9

Science Blog

Scientists Grow Fully Functional Brain Tissue in the Lab

What they grew were essentially miniature cortices

by Laura Sinpetru, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicZapping the Brain Can Address Schizophrenia Symptoms, Study Finds Simply Stare at This Photo for a Complete Brain Reboot

Science Blog

Astronomers Spy on Colossal Flare on Red Giant Star

Such sudden bursts of energy happen on the Sun all the time

by Laura Sinpetru, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicJune 3 Marks the 50th Anniversary of the First Ever US Spacewalk Hair Grows Faster and Thicker in Space, Experiments Reveal

Games

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Script Is 450,000 Words Long, Took 2.5 Years to Record

The game is designed to deliver emotional moments

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicThe Witcher 3 Patch to Address No XP Glitch Coming to PC on Monday, Consoles Soon The Witcher 3 Upcoming Patches Get Detailed, Update 1.03 Out Today on Xbox One

Nature

Guy Who Says Earth Is 6,000 Years Old Finds 60-Million-Year-Old Bones

Edgar Nernberg is still a convinced creationist

by Laura Sinpetru, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicSkeleton of Gargantuan 65-Ton Dinosaur Reconstructed in 3D 80-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Thigh Bone Found in Washington, US

Plans for the New Google Campus Continue with New Location

by Catalin Cimpanu, May 30th, 2015

After a setback earlier this month, new Google headquarters move location to Charleston East from North Bayshore

Google News

Halo: The Master Chief Collection May Update Now Live, Remnant, and ODST Included

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection May Update Now Live, Remnant, and ODST Included

There are also plenty of other multiplayer fixes

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicHalo 5: Guardians Is Recruiting Players for Spartan Field Test, Only in Italy at the Moment Halo: The Master Chief Collection ODST Campaign Is Not Coming on May 29, Testing Continues

Mobile Apps

Uber’s iOS and Android Apps Will Soon Track Your Location Even As They Run in Background

Uber says the changes will help improve the service

by Alexandra Arici, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicNokia Considering Sale of Its HERE Maps Business - Report Nokia May Announce Alcatel-Lucent Assets Acquisition This Week

History

Teacher: They're Looking for Amelia Earhart's Plane in the Wrong Place

Dick Spink insists Amelia crashed in the Marshall Islands

by Laura Sinpetru, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicNew Crater on the Moon Named After Aviator Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart's Plane Sits Close to an Atoll in the Pacific, Evidence Indicates

Mobile World

Google’s Project Vault Is a MicroSD That Can Encrypt Your Phone’s Data

Google launches security system based on a microSD

by Alexandra Arici, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicPeriscope for Android Update Brings Lots of Bug Fixes OneDrive for Android Updated with Android Wear Support

10 Nasty Jokes Pulled with the “Effective Power” iDevice Crash Bug

Security

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10 Nasty Jokes Pulled with the “Effective Power” iDevice Crash Bug

Some of the tricks are funny, others far from it

by Ionut Ilascu, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicBlue Coat Patches SSL Visibility Appliance Against 4 Security Bugs Blockchain’s Android Wallet Generates Duplicate Addresses

Ubuntu's Software & Updates Review - A Tool More Powerful Than You Would Suspect

by Silviu Stahie, May 30th, 2015

We take a closer look at an underestimated tool

Linux software reviews

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Celebrity News

Ian Somerhalder Makes Fan Cry for Refusing to Take a Photo with Her - Video

Some call his reaction “rude,” others agree with him: he deserves a break from being a celebrity when he’s not working

by Elena Gorgan, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicJoe Manganiello Totally Doesn’t Mind If You Objectify Him - Gallery Kellan Lutz Says He’s Not Dumb or Desperate to Win an Oscar

Game reviews

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Hatred Review (PC)

Does this controversial experience manage to be a good game?

by Andrei Dobra, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicWolfenstein: The Old Blood Review (PC)Guns, Gore and Cannoli Review (PC)

Android M’s New Doze Feature Is a Mixed Bag

Editorials

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Android M’s New Doze Feature Is a Mixed Bag

Android M comes with a full host of new aptitudes

by Alexandra Arici, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicFour Features That Samsung Hopes Will Make You Love the Galaxy S6 How the iPhone Would Look Today If Steve Jobs Were Still Running Apple

Movies

Joe Manganiello Totally Doesn’t Mind If You Objectify Him - Gallery

“I don’t think men care why women like them”

by Elena Gorgan, May 30th, 2015

more on this topic“Magic Mike XXL” Trailer: It’s Not Bro Time, It’s Showtime - Video Sofia Vergara Sued by Ex Nick Loeb over Plans to Destroy Their Frozen Embryos

Space

June 3 Marks the 50th Anniversary of the First Ever US Spacewalk

NASA's Ed White was the first American to walk in space

by Laura Sinpetru, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicWatch: World's Most Powerful Engine Being Built Come June 2, NASA Will Launch a Donut-like Flying Saucer into Space

Amal Clooney Is a Golddigger Without a Prenup, Mag Claims

by Elena Gorgan, May 30th, 2015

George Clooney would spare no expense for her, and his friends are worried that she might suck him dry

Celebrity News

Google News

Project Loon Makes Headway As Google Improves Launch Procedures and Balloon Range

Google can now launch Loon free Wi-Fi carrying balloons every 15 minutes using a special launch station

by Catalin Cimpanu, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicGoogle's Project Loon to Enter New Testing Phase Above Australia Google Loon Balloon Landing in New Zealand Mistaken for Crashed Plane

Health

Scorpion Venom Could Treat Cancer, Possibly Even Parkinson's

Specific proteins in scorpion venom kill cancer cells

by Laura Sinpetru, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicPsychedelics Could Help Treat Psychiatric Disorders, Researcher Says Herpes Successfully Used to Treat Skin Cancer

Windows

Microsoft Explains the New Icon Design in Windows 10

We heard your feedback, the company says

by Bogdan Popa, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicWindows 10 Build 10130 Now Available for Download Windows 10 Taskbar Recycle Bin? Why Not in the Tray

Celebrity News

Bruce Jenner Will Appear as a Woman, Introduce “Her” on Vanity Fair Cover

Cover and shot will be by Annie Leibovitz, debut this summer

by Elena Gorgan, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicBruce Jenner Has Had Full Gender Reassignment Surgery, Is Legally a Woman Ryan Seacrest Says Bruce Jenner Special Will Be “Emotional,” “Raw”

Security

Blue Coat Patches SSL Visibility Appliance Against 4 Security Bugs

Risk of stealing user sessions and clickjacking

by Ionut Ilascu, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicBlockchain’s Android Wallet Generates Duplicate Addresses Company Finds 53 Security Bugs in D-Link NAS, NVR Devices

Iggy Azalea Cancels The Great Escape Tour

by Elena Gorgan, May 30th, 2015

Tour was supposed to kick off in April, was pushed back to the fall and has now been axed altogether

Music, Film & TV Blog

Halo 3: ODST and Remnant Map Now in Certification, Launch with Big Update Soon

Xbox

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Halo 3: ODST and Remnant Map Now in Certification, Launch with Big Update Soon

Achievements for ODST and new player find system coming

by Andrei Dobra, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicHalo: The Master Chief Collection ODST Campaign Is Not Coming on May 29, Testing Continues Halo 3 ODST for Halo: MCC Launches on May 29, Xbox Store Listing Says

Movies

Disney’s “Tron 3” Isn’t Happening: Studio Puts All Plans on Hold

Release schedule is packed through 2018, so there’s no room for “TRON: Legacy” sequel, studio executive reveals

by Elena Gorgan, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicViral of the Day: Honest Trailer for “Jupiter Ascending”George Clooney Gushes About Wife Amal to Promote “Tomorrowland” - Video

Windows

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Windows 10 Build 10130 Now Available for Download

Microsoft rolled out a new version of Windows 10

by Bogdan Popa, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicWindows 10 Taskbar Recycle Bin? Why Not in the Tray Let's Vote: Black and White Icons in Windows 10, Yes or No?

Rumours about mobile phones

Meizu M2 Note Full Specs Leak Ahead of June 2 Announcement

The smartphone packs octa-core CPU, 2GB RAM

by Cosmin Vasile, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicMeizu Releases Flyme OS 4.2.0.6l Update for M1 Note, Adds Hindi Support, More Meizu M1 Note Officially Introduced in India, on Sale from May 20

Windows 10 Release Might Bring Us One Step Closer to Xbox Phone

Editorials

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Windows 10 Release Might Bring Us One Step Closer to Xbox Phone

It's time Microsoft takes this option into consideration

by Cosmin Vasile, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicThere’s No Reason Not to Love Microsoft Right Now RIP RIM: Microsoft's Rumored BlackBerry Takeover Could Be the End of a Legend

Google and Qualcomm Team Up for Project Tango Smartphone

by Cosmin Vasile, May 30th, 2015

The Tango tablet has been downsized to fit in a phone

Mobile World

Games

FIFA 16 Women's Team Will Have Separate Ratings System

There are no plans to add them to Ultimate Team

by Andrei Dumitrescu, May 30th, 2015

more on this topicFIFA 16 Reveals Women's National Teams Mode, Arrives on September 24 FIFA 15 Premier League Team of the Season Includes Hazard, Sanchez, Diego Costa