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Hack Forums News // Edition 305 - Roger Waters - Aug 24, 2016



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---Simple Texting Tips - King Cin
---I have created a thread where I explain some things about texting and how to improve your texting quality. Should be useful to you if you are currently struggling with texting girls. Check it out if it sounds interesting.

---The Ultimate Guide to Pokemon Go! - Roger Waters
---New to Pokemon Go? Check out Roger's ultimate Pokemon Go thread. It will answer most, if not all of the question you have about the game. If you still have questions after that, leave a reply on his thread and he will help you out.

---[Red Lions] AA Helpdesk | Art/Illustration | Recs | Merchandise | General - Gladly
---The member Gladly has created a helpdesk in the Anime Adventures section. He will be able to help you if you have any questions related to anime. He is able to recommend you shows and merchandise as well.

Entertaining Threads

---THE NO FAP CHALLENGE - saying no to fapping - Conor McGregor
--- A few members are teaming up to complete their walk on the road to spiritual enlightenment by refraining from masturbating. Do you wish to know whether or not they will prevail? Do you want to join them on their pursuit to enlightenment? If so, take a look at Conor's thread.

---Explain To Me Why You Like Beer - SilverEye
---It amazes me that we actually need to explain why beer is one of the best beverages on earth, but it seems like SilverEye needs some convincing. Let him know why an ice cold beer is the best drink on a hot summer day.

---$100M by accident?
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---What would you do if you just woke up with a small loan of a hundred million dollars transferred to your BTC address? How would you handle it? What would you spend it on? Let Skilo know by replying to his thread.

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---Snapchat Growth Method Giveaway - John F. Kennedy
---John F. Kennedy is giving away three copies of his method on how to grow your Snapchat account. If you are interested, take a look at his thread and decide whether or not you want to enter after that.

---$20 PP/BTC CONTEST || UPGRADED AND NON-UPGRADED MEMBERS - Mr. Burnham
---Mr. Burnham is giving away $20 through either PayPal or Bitcoin. Take a look at his thread and enter if you wish to.

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---[Userscript] Live post editor for HF | No need to edit BBCode yourself anymore! | WYSIWYG - Hash G
---Hash G has created a userscript that will be very useful to you if you do not like editing your posts with BBCode. I use it myself and I must admit it is quite handy.

---What are you eating right now? - ihopeshe18
---The entrepreneur ihopeshe18 has created a thread for all members to share what they are currently eating. Let him know what you are about to put in your mouth by replying to his thread.

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Breakthrough MIT Discovery Doubles Lithium-Ion Battery Capacity
Moore’s law has held fast for processors, making our smartphones increasingly more powerful each year. However, battery technology continues to be a frustrating obstacle. Although our phones are more intelligent with battery life management, we have been using essentially the same kinds of batteries for twenty years with only incremental boosts to performance. A company that was spun out from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a new type of lithium metal battery that it says can last twice as long as normal smartphone or laptop batteries. This design is in alignment with current manufacturing procedures, which means these double-charged batteries could be hitting the market as early as next year.

Google Duo Now #1 in Top Free chart, Available Globally
Although it has only been around since the start of the week, it looks like Google’s new video calling app is already a smash hit around the globe. In fact, after only a few days of release, it is now the No. 1 app in the Play Store, surpassing the likes of Pokemon Go and Facebook’s Messenger. Google Duo is a video calling app and just a video calling app—it does one-to-one video calls and nothing else. It is also only available for mobile phones—there are no Web, Chrome, or desktop clients. It does not even require a Google Account—Google says that "all you need is your phone number and you’ll be able to reach people in your phone’s contacts list."

Seagate Unveils World's Largest SSD
Last week, Samsung announced that it had created the world's largest SSD, a 15.36TB drive that cost $10,000. This week, Seagate quadrupled that. The 60TB drive, intended for use in enterprise data centers, is 45TB larger than Samsung's PM1633a, which began shipping in March. Both drives use the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface for compatibility with servers, which means they will not work in the average PCI-based home PC. Seagate says it could potentially scale up storage to 100TB in that same format, which I am sure does not make Samsung feel any better.



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1.4 Billion Android Devices Vulnerable to Hijacking
Eight out of 10 Android devices are vulnerable to be spied on thanks to a Linux TCP bug. A week ago it was discovered that a majority of the people on the internet were vulnerable due to a TCP implementation flaw in Linux. An assistant professor of Computer Science at the University of California at Riverside, Zhiyun Qian, claims it's not a hard thing to exploit--he says, "It can be done easily by anyone in the world." Researchers at Lookout have warned that Eight out of 10 Android devices are open to spying, as they are vulnerable to the bug.

Hackers Claimt to be Selling NSA Hacking Tools
A group of hackers named "The Shadow Brokers" leaked complicated coding to hack into computers to the public this past Saturday. The Shadow Brokers have said they will be putting up an auction involving "cyber weapons." According to the group, the tools were created by a part of the NSA called the "Equation Group." The Equation Group is affiliated with intelligence agencies with four other allies including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK. The nations form what's called "The Five Eyes."

Omegle Leaks Dirty Chats and Personal Info
Omegle, the service that allows users to chat with strangers 'anonymously' over text or webcam, records all chats. If you share personal details including your name, phone number, or email address with anyone on the service, you're no longer anonymous. The recorded conversations are stored so that anyone with a little knowledge of hacking can access them, revealing personal information alongside dirty chats that could be used to harass or blackmail users. Indian bug hunter, Indrajeet Bhuyan, showed how Omegle saves screenshots of every 'anonymous' chat on a specific location on their web server so that they can be downloaded by anyone with any knowledge on website structure.



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New Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Gameplay!
Resident Evil 7's latest demo entitled Lantern showcases a narrative structure driven by sinister characters and set-piece moments. There is a renewed focus on survival horror which is exactly what fans have been requesting since Resident Evil 5 came out 7 years ago. The Lantern demo highlights the return to what Resident Evil was at its core. In contrast to Beginning Hour, Lantern is actually part of the final game. However, it only acts as a brief flashback sequence following a peripheral storyline that may or may not affect Resident Evil VII's main narrative. The sequel will include numerous VHS tapes that allow you to play these tangential sections. They essentially replace the audio logs and notes found in previous titles. The Lantern demo follows a girl named Mia as she is hastily pursued by a menacing old woman after emerging from the swamp and into an old decrepit shack. As Mia, you entere the shack and your sole objective appears in white text on the screen: "Don't Get Caught." Throughout the demo, Mia must evade the old woman as she spouts profanity at whoever she thinks is present. The old woman's lantern is what alerts you to her presence and when to hide to avoid capture. As players search for objects, hide behind cabinets, and avoid her gaze, the tension slowly mounts, until you know exactly what you have to do but have to wait for the precise moment to do it. That is what Resident Evil hopes to do for its players this time around. The lantern-carrying villain of the new demo is one of numerous characters Resident Evil VII will use to drive its branching storyline forward and inspire fear in its players. The team behind Resident Evil 7 may not be able to please all of the fans, but in breaking from series tradition, Resident Evil 7 seems to have a distinct appeal of its own. Resident Evil 7 is set for a January 24 release date.

New Tomb Raider: Blood Ties DLC Trailer Revealed!
Square Enix released a new trailer for Rise of the Tomb Raider's upcoming 20 Year Celebration edition and it focuses on the "Blood Ties" chapter that comes with it. Blood Ties is set in Croft Manor. Lara's uncle is trying to claim ownership of the mansion, but Lara sets out to explore the mansion in hopes of finding proof that she is the rightful heir. There is also a mode entitled "Lara's Nightmare" which follows Lara in Croft Manor as she defends herself against zombies. Blood Ties will be include with the 20 Year Celebration edition of Rise of the Tomb Raider which will be released on October 11. This is the first time the game will be available for PS4 following its timed-exclusive release on Xbox. The 20 Year Celebration edition will come with all previously released DLC for Rise of the Tomb Raider as well as more outfits and costumes including one based on Lara's appearance in the first Tomb Raider. The latest trailer can be viewed here.

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Frank Ocean is Back
The grammy award winning artist that has been in the shadows for nearly four years now has made his official return. On August 18, Frank Ocean made a mysterious appearance via live-stream on his website which introduced us to his new visual album, "Endless". Taking the world by storm, Ocean also dropped his "Blonde" album on August 20, which includes 17 songs. The album has plenty of features from iconic music artists such as Beyoncé, David Bowie, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar. "Blonde" is now available for purchase on iTunes.

Rio Olympics: Closing
The summer long event we know as the Olympics has now come to an end. The ceremony, hosted by Japan, included some Mario references and had a surprise appearance from the Prime Minister of Japan during the show. At the end of all the Olympic events, Team USA had nearly 20 more gold medals than the second place runners, Great Britain. Team USA was able to bring in a total of 121 medals, followed by China with 70 medals, and with Great Britain at third place with 67 medals.

Matt Roberts Dies at age 38
Matt Roberts, popularly known for being the guitarist for 3 Doors Down, passed away on August 20. Matt and his father were out in Milwaukee, WI for a charity event where Matt was going to be performing at. Matt's father said that Matt was at a rehearsal until 1 AM that Saturday morning for the performance. Darrell, Matt's father, was awoken by knocks at around 9 AM by detectives that told him the bad news. According to TMZ, Darrell says that pills were involved in Matt's death, and he believes that the potential overdose was accidental.



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* - Meow - Aug 25, 2016

Another great news, thanks!
#1 post?

* - Parks - Aug 25, 2016

Still waiting for roger waters to no longer be a leader of enigma :d cmon guys.

* - ★ TAQ ★ - Aug 25, 2016

Thanks for this week's edition of HF news, some interesting threads I didn't know about.

* - Riyu - Aug 25, 2016

Thanks for another great edition

* - skelly76 - Aug 26, 2016

Guess I'm 8th for once in my life lol.

* - deiski - Aug 26, 2016

yeaaah guess this edition goes ALRIIIIGHT

* - Demonstrate - Aug 26, 2016

Great edition Roger, loved reading it.

* - Undefined - Aug 26, 2016

The stats are looking really nice. Overall, the activity is up ;)

* - Sugawara - Aug 26, 2016

Fusion has 157 members ?
I never knew the group is flooded.

* - Hash G. - Aug 26, 2016

Another great edition where two sections are missing smh.

* - minimalist - Aug 26, 2016

That feel when science news isn't in the news >:(

* - 2073436 - Aug 26, 2016

Oh my god, my name is in this thread

"-$100M by accident?
- Skilo
---What would you do if you just woke up with a small loan of a hundred million dollars transferred to your BTC address? How would you handle it? What would you spend it on? Let Skilo know by replying to his thread."

I feel amazing.

EDIT: Just noticed he said 'small loan of a hundred million dollars'
I'm dead.