The Latest News from Across the FOSS Universe
At ComputeX 2019, Intel teased a special edition of its Core i9-9900K which is leading the race as the fastest processor for 1080p gaming. The processor dubbed Intel Core i9-9900KS has been launched today globally. Priced at $513, Intel’s latest processor is based on the 9900K’s 8-core, Coffee lake-refresh based die but what its turbo […]
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Google has already declared Kotlin language as the number one choice for Android app development. To further promote app development in Kotlin, Google has contributed another free course on Udacity. It is an intermediate level course that comprises of six lessons that should take about two months to complete. I’d recommend this course to those […]
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At the recent Joe Rogan podcast, Edward Snowden explained how carrier networks and tech companies collectively use smartphones to spy on us. But this time, he is pointing fingers at Facebook. In a forthcoming interview on the Vox’s Recode Decode podcast, Edward Snowden says it’s a “mistake” to think that tech companies are lesser of […]
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Dell is pre-loading Ubuntu on more variations of the popular Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition, increasing the number of models 8 fold in the United States.
This post, Dell Brings Ubuntu to More Dell XPS 13 Configs, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Linux fans get another chance to pre-order the $199 Pinebook Pro Linux laptop in early November in ANSI and ISO layouts. Shipping is estimated for December.
This post, Next Pinebook Pro Pre-Order Window Opens Early November, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Linux Mint 19.3 will be released in December 2019, “just before Christmas”. The date was shared in the latest monthly Mint update, a news blast that also revealed that Linux 19.3 is named ‘Tricia’ (Linux […]
This post, Linux Mint 19.3 ‘Tricia’ Will Arrive ‘Before Christmas’, Wearing Various Changes, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Settle amongst the shadows dancing by pumpkin light for a terrifying tale of one American's daring dance with the Linux distro your parents warn you about…
This post, And They Scream: “OMG! He Doesn’t Even Use Ubuntu?!”, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
Google Pixel 4 is certainly not coming to India, but few developers are trying hard that smartphone users can at least enjoy its amazing camera features. One such feature is Astrophotography that can capture night sky images with extreme details. Few developers have built GCam (Google Camera) ports that bring the Pixel 4 feature on […]
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As part of another achievement for Artificial Intelligence, it can, now, beat humans in a popular video game — StarCraft II — and attain the highest-ever level in the game. DeepMind’s AlphaStar AI AlphaStar AI, developed by Google’s AI wing DeepMind, could play StarCraft II fully, defeat humans, and ultimately reach the highest level in […]
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A study conducted by Common Sense, a nonprofit media organization, has revealed that teens and tweens (youngsters between 10 and 12 years of age) that belong to families earning less than $35,000 per year spend more time engaging with a screen than their rich counterparts. The report says that youngsters belonging to less affluent families […]
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Is your torrent download speed slow and you want to speed it up? Here, we have written a comprehensive guide that covers different aspects of torrent downloading. Using torrent clients is one of the most popular ways to share files over the web. There are many popular torrent sites to do the job. While there […]
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Despite being aware of the fact that electric cars are the future, many traditional vehicle drivers are still holding back actually to invest in one. One of the biggest reasons is the lengthy charging time ranging from 45 min to even up to 2 hours, depending upon the manufacturer. However, researchers claim to have come […]
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The number of apps in the Google Play Store has grown to around 2.8 million by September 2019. Meanwhile, there are multiple apps with the same functionalities. So, instead of trying all of them, we have saved you some time by compiling this list of best free and paid Android apps of all time. These […]
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Many Android smartphone users know the not-so-likable feel of using any third-party skin on top of the Android operating system. Hence, in addition to the stock Android, Google also came up with an initiative called the Android One initiative to provide a pure Android experience to users on a budget. As all Android users crave […]
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A new version of the GNU Image Manipulation Programme, better known to most as The GIMP, is now available to download. GIMP 2.10.14 is the latest bug fix update in the 2.10.x series, which debuted […]
This post, GIMP 2.10.14 Released with Minor Fixes, Tool Improvements, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
The KDE community has mapped out its development goals, putting improved Plasma Wayland support, app consistency, and better app promotion on the task list.
This post, KDE Sets Out 3 Goals for the Future, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
We all know how driving tests in India are; there is always a way to pass them and finally acquire a driving license. To make the process better and automated, Microsoft has announced a new project — Project HAMS — for improved driving tests in the country. Microsoft’s Project HAMS The Regional Transport Office (RTO) […]
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Will you donate your ‘poop pics’ for the sake of science and technology? Because a startup has launched a campaign yesterday daring people to ‘give a shit’ and asking them to send pictures of their poop! Don’t worry, this isn’t about some nasty fetish. The images will be used to create the world’s first database […]
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If you’re searching for the best web browser for 2019, you might have landed on the right web page. Apparently, using a web browser. We can call web browsers a door to the information space we know as the world wide web, not the internet (See the difference in our detailed post). All you have to […]
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This was bound to happen. Ever since the launch of Porsche Taycan, it has been compared endlessly with the Tesla Model S. And, rightly so. Both cars are competing for premium electric car segments, currently only dominated by Tesla. In an effort to bring the debate to “Tesla Model S vs Porsche Taycan,” one step […]
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Various reports and rumors yesterday speculated that India’s Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant (KNPP) was hit by a cyber attack. A cybersecurity expert who was involved in the detection of this hack, claims that the attack originated from foreign soil (probably North Korea). https://t.co/aBVxrJKIao Interesting potential DTRACK (CC @Mao_Ware ) Dumps the data mined output via […]
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The existence of batteries has played a significant role in the development of portable computers like laptops and netbooks. If we set aside MacBooks, a standard Windows notebook comes with a battery backup of around 6 to 7 hours on an average. Some of the high-priced ones have enough juice to entertain you for 11 […]
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As part of one of the biggest card data dumps, around 1.3 million Indian bank cards have been put up for sale on a dark website called the Joker’s Stash. Joker’s Stash is one of the oldest card shops to buy and sell payment cards. Bank Cards Up For Sale! The card dump was discovered […]
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MalwareBytes has identified a new malware strain that has affected 45,000 Android devices to date. The malware dubbed xHelper is seven months old and has already reached the MalwareBytes’ top 10 list of malware in the month of August. According to security researchers, this malware has one of the most efficient methods to disguise itself […]
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Google’s location tracking fiasco is coming back to haunt the tech giant. The Australian competition watchdog has begun proceedings against Google over the case of “false or misleading representations” over location history collection. Google’s collection of location data Back in August last year, an investigation revealed that Google tracks users’ location data even after users […]
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If you’re among the people having a Chromecast, streaming content on your television isn’t any easier. Mostly, people use Chromecast to cast content from their Android or iOS device. But there are also users who prefer to cast from their PCs via Google Chrome. In the past, we have already told you about some great […]
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Team Trees is probably the largest YouTube collaboration ever that seeks to plant 20 million trees all across the globe. If you follow famous YouTube creators like Mr. Beast, Linus Tech Tips and The Infographic Show, then you must be aware of the giant movement taking the digital world by storm. The Team Trees initiative […]
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Safari is one of the fastest web browsers out there, but it is far from perfect. It lacks visual appeal, and there are many features present in any web browser app except Apple Safari. For a more personalized experience, you have the option of downloading third-party apps. App Store has tonnes of options for you […]
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If you own an iPhone 5, head over to the Settings of your device and update it right now if you haven’t already. Apple has issued an advisory for all the iPhone 5 owners to update their device before November 3 or else the GPS receiver of the device will become non-functional. There are plenty […]
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KDE is removing the desktop toolbox icon from the Plasma desktop. The feature, a cashew icon in KDE 4, offers a shortcut to desktop layout options.
This post, KDE Kills Off The ‘Cashew’, Replaces It With Something Less Nutty, was written by Joey Sneddon and first appeared on OMG! Ubuntu!.
