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- Star Citizen enters the Guinness Book of World RecordsWith Star Citizen passing $55 million in funding, it is now part of the Guinness Book of World Records.Oct 2, 2014 12:50 AM CDT
- Sniper Elite 3 updated, now includes support for AMD's Mantle APIRebellion updates Sniper Elite 3, now supports AMD's Mantle API.Oct 5, 2014 2:41 AM CDT
- MSI revamps gaming laptops with help from NVIDIA GTX 970M and 980MMSI launches new gaming laptops using the NVIDIA GTX 900M line of video cards.Oct 7, 2014 1:20 PM CDT
- CD Projekt Red says no downgrade in graphics for Witcher 3: Wild HuntAfter inumerous discussions and speculations about the game's visual effects and graphics during gameplay, CD Projekt Red responded to restore faith.Oct 8, 2014 10:22 AM CDT
- Ubisoft says 60FPS gaming 'looks weird', 'feels better' at 30FPSUbisoft jumps the 30FPS shark, says that 60FPS 'doesn't look like the real thing' and that 'it actually feels better for people when it's at that 30FPS'Oct 9, 2014 7:55 AM CDT
- EA giving away Dragon Age: Origins for free via OriginAs a part of its 'On the House' program, EA is giving away Dragon Age Origins just in time before the sequel's launch on November 18th.Oct 10, 2014 2:32 AM CDT
- Final Fantasy XIII for PC locked at 60 FPS at 720p, requires 60GBPC Gamers are complaining about poor PC port of Final Fantasy XIII, including lack of basic functions, VGA options, 720p resolution with 60 FPS lock.Oct 12, 2014 2:06 AM CDT
- Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gets a Music KitWhether you get killed, respawn or become an in-game MVP, you can now play a pre-selected music kit exclusively for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.Oct 13, 2014 9:59 PM CDT
- Assassin's Creed Unity Xbox One bundle reportedly leaked onlineRetailer in Australia reportedly published details of an Xbox One Assassin's Creed bundle that will be available to gamers before the end of the year.Oct 14, 2014 7:30 AM CDT
- Killer Instinct Season 2 bumps res from 720p to 900p on Xbox OneKiller Instinct's upcoming Season 2 will bump the resolution from 720p to 900p on the Xbox One.Oct 15, 2014 3:32 AM CDT
- Project Cars delayed to March 17, 2015, Steam OS version in late 2015Slightly Mad Studios delays Project Cars, will now be released on March 17, 2015 in the US.Oct 18, 2014 9:31 AM CDT
- Images leak of HBO Go on the Microsoft Xbox One game consoleHBO GO is reportedly close to launching on the Microsoft Xbox One, with recently leaked screenshots.Oct 20, 2014 5:30 AM CDT
- Far Cry 4's PvP multiplayer mode requires season pass, costs $30Ubisoft is charging $30 for the Far Cry 4 season pass, something that allows PvP multiplayer.Oct 21, 2014 2:02 AM CDT
- GTA: San Andreas re-release for Microsoft Xbox 360 expected soonIt looks like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas will be re-released for the Microsoft Xbox 360.Oct 22, 2014 3:30 PM CDT
- 3D Realms offers up the delicious 32-bit 3D Realms Anthology for $20Want to have some gaming memories for just $19.99? Check out the new 3D Realms Anthology.Oct 24, 2014 12:31 AM CDT
- PS4's latest update provides Share Play, USB Music Player, and moreSony's latest update to the PlayStation 4 will include Share Play, something that will let you play games with friends who don't have a copy.Oct 26, 2014 12:39 AM CDT
- EA quietly launches SimCity BuildIt for iOS and Android in Canada, NZEA soft launches SimCity BuildIt in Canada and NZ for iOS and Android, allows you to build cities on your smartphone or tablet.Oct 26, 2014 11:00 PM CDT
- Dying Light axed on PS3, Xbox 360, now on Xbox One, PS4 and PC onlyTechland announces it will not be releasing Dying Light on the Xbox 360 or PS3, with it only hitting current-gen consoles and PC.Oct 28, 2014 9:10 PM CDT
- Star Citizen creator: "I don't care about consoles"Chris Roberts, the man behind Wing Commander and Star Citizen, tells us that he doesn't "care about consoles"Oct 31, 2014 3:04 AM CDT
- PlayStation 4 rest mode crashes continue, frustrating gamersSeveral bugs after the "Masamune 2.0" update have left PlayStation 4 gamers upset.Oct 31, 2014 9:30 PM CDT
- Qualcomm unveils LTE Direct, the next-gen of wireless technologyLTE Direct, the next generation of wireless technology from Qualcomm that allows devices to communicate with each other.Oct 1, 2014 9:37 PM CDT
- Tesla's next car will 'probably be 90 percent capable of autopilot'Tesla Motors is poised to unveil a self-driving car next week, beating the competition to the punch by over five years.Oct 2, 2014 7:47 PM CDT
- Google tried to acquire Cyanogen, refused, now seeks $1bn valuationCyanogen denied Google's attempt at an acquisition, now seeks a $1 billion valuation.Oct 3, 2014 6:57 AM CDT
- New HTC Desire rumored to feature 13-megapixel front-facing cameraHTC's new Desire Eye smartphone could feature a 13-megapixel selfie-shooter.Oct 5, 2014 7:14 AM CDT
- Google could revolutionize the TV market with modular display techGoogle X working on modular display technology for the living room, with snap-on, snap-off displays that could make your TV bigger, or smaller, quick.Oct 5, 2014 7:40 PM CDT
- Microsoft rakes in more money from Samsung than it does from XboxMicrosoft makes more money from Samsung over its patents, than it does from Skype, Windows Phone and Xbox... combined.Oct 5, 2014 11:12 PM CDT
- Bitcoin value drops to just $290 over the weekend, as investors cringeBitcoins remain highly volatile, as the value of a single bitcoin dropped down to $290 over the weekend.Oct 6, 2014 1:10 PM CDT
- Win the penultimate series of 'Supernatural' in our Blu-ray promotionTake home a copy of the hit series in our latest Blu-ray competition.Oct 7, 2014 5:22 PM CDT
- Inventors for blue LED lights gets a Nobel Prize in physicsTwo Japanese based and one US-based scientists have won a Nobel Prize in Physics for a 20-year-old invention of LEDs.Oct 8, 2014 9:19 AM CDT
- IDC notes PC shipments dropped 1.7% in Q3, better than expectedThe PC market is still struggling, but declined slower than research groups previously estimated during the third quarter.Oct 8, 2014 7:29 PM CDT
- Alien: Isolation works with Oculus Rift after couple of simple tweaksDespite some expected glitches, Reddit user Wookiee81 managed to easily enable VR support for Creative Assembly's recently launched Sci-Fi horror survival.Oct 8, 2014 11:06 PM CDT
- Apple announces October 16 event, says 'It's been way too long'Apple teases its upcoming October 16 media event, says 'It's been way too long'Oct 9, 2014 2:35 AM CDT
- AMD Radeon R9 300 series teased with AMD's new Linux driversAMD's upcoming 'Pirate Islands' GPUs teased in its new "AMDGPU" kernel driver for Linux, Radeon R9 300 series incoming.Oct 9, 2014 8:13 AM CDT
- AMD Radeon R9 290 and 290X price cuts are promo offers by GPU makersAIB partners are the ones who reduced the price for AMD Radeon R9 290X for 290 while stocks last, but will AMD be tempted to maintain the cuts?Oct 9, 2014 10:21 PM CDT
- Flipkart Big Billion Day sale angers Tech giants, cries foulElectronic consumer giants are not amused with Flipkart's Big Billion Day sale and may consider not to honour warranty for such goods.Oct 10, 2014 1:08 AM CDT
- iBUYPOWER introduces the SBX Entertainment SystemiBUYPOWER released its SBX entertainment system to provide the same physical characteristics of a typical gaming console but with the goodness of PC gaming.Oct 11, 2014 11:12 PM CDT
- Edward Snowden says 'get rid of Dropbox', Facebook, Google 'dangerous'Edward Snowden warns the world to not use Dropbox, Google, Facebook and more.Oct 12, 2014 5:54 AM CDT
- Samsung discovers a way to transfer 575MB/sec over 60GHz Wi-Fi techSamsung claims to have developed a 60GHz Wi-Fi technology that is capable of transferring data at 4.6Gbps, or an insane 575MB/sec.Oct 12, 2014 9:25 PM CDT
- Google rents a camel for taking Arabian desert's street view imagesAlong with the Liwa desert, Google added up to 50 new Canadian national and provincial parks to street view.Oct 13, 2014 12:31 AM CDT
- Robert Downey Jr. to star as Iron Man in Captain America 3Iron Man could be a very large part of Captain America 3, which is due out in early 2016.Oct 13, 2014 9:12 PM CDT
- Finland's Prime Minister blames Apple for killing two industriesFinland Prime Minister Alexander Stubb said that its once-dominant and well-known export business paper and Nokia phones, was destroyed because of Apple.Oct 13, 2014 11:53 PM CDT
- Shadow of Mordor's 6GB VRAM texture pack barely changes visual qualityThe Ultra HD pack for Shadow of Mordor which requires 6GB of VRAM doesn't look that much better than High settings.Oct 14, 2014 3:23 AM CDT
- Apple fines sapphire screen maker $50 million for leaking infoAs a result, GT Advanced Technologies files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after making the decision to sell their sapphire display manufacturing plants.Oct 14, 2014 7:06 AM CDT
- ZAGG: 6% of smartphone users have dropped their phone in the toiletIn a recent study, ZAGG reports that 26% of people have damaged their smartphone in some kind of water-related damage, 6% dropped it in the toilet.Oct 14, 2014 11:16 PM CDT
- Fan opens vintage Magic card set on camera, finds rare card worth $30KFind out what happens when a fan finds an ultra-rare card from 1993.Oct 15, 2014 1:39 AM CDT
- Report: HBO will launch standalone online streaming service next yearHBO plans to launch a standalone online channel next year, shaking up its business practices a bit more.Oct 15, 2014 12:58 PM CDT
- HTC and NVIDIA have made the new Nexus 9 possible, priced at $399Google formally announces its Nexus 9, which is an HTC-made, NVIDIA Tegra K1-powered Android 5.0-based slate priced at just $399.Oct 15, 2014 7:22 PM CDT
- Tesla will let you sleep, work, eat behind the wheel within a decadeElon Musk, the founder of Tesla Motors, says that between 5-6 years from now there will be 'true autonomous driving' where you could sleep behind the wheel.Oct 16, 2014 12:34 AM CDT
- MSI upgrades 27" All-In-One with new NVIDIA GeForce GTX 900M GPUMSI rolls out new 27" All-in-One gaming PC models using the NVIDIA GTX 900M GPU series.Oct 16, 2014 2:30 PM CDT
- Google to lay down fiber connection between Florida and BrazilGoogle announce plans of a $60 million fiber optic cable connection between Florida and Brazil.Oct 16, 2014 11:02 PM CDT
- NASA wants to create a Holodeck using the Oculus Rift for astronautsNASA wants to provide astronauts with entertainment in space, is looking at VR 'holodecks' using the Oculus Rift.Oct 17, 2014 1:31 AM CDT
- AMD isn't price cutting its GPUs, its partners are running promotionsIt's not AMD that's cutting the price of its GPUs to combat NVIDIA's Maxwell GPUs, but its partners are reducing the prices of their Radeon GPUs.Oct 18, 2014 2:18 AM CDT
- TSMC delays the mass production of 16nm FinFET chips by up to 6 monthsTSMC is now mass producing its 16nm chips in Q2 2015, delaying it from its official start any day now.Oct 18, 2014 5:18 PM CDT
- ASUS prepares massive motherboard marketing campaignASUS to spend up to $65 million on marketing its motherboards, is also thinking of bundling its GPUs and motherboards together.Oct 19, 2014 6:19 PM CDT
- Apple not too worried about FBI's interest in stopping encryptionDespite public statements from FBI Director James Comey, Apple and Google are stepping up encryption efforts to keep users safer from outside snooping.Oct 20, 2014 8:30 AM CDT
- Apple has shipped 39 million iPhones, 12 million iPads in 3 monthsApple's Q4 earnings report details its iPhone, iPad sales with 39.3 million iPhones shipped in the three-month period.Oct 20, 2014 11:23 PM CDT
- InWin unveils two new cases, includes a full-tower gaming chassisInWin unveils the new 707 full-tower chassis, and 703 mid-tower chassis.Oct 21, 2014 3:32 AM CDT
- Kickstarter aims to make hoverboards a reality - with a caveatWhilst there's still significant limitations, the glimpse of the future is tantalising indeed.Oct 21, 2014 7:26 PM CDT
- Windows 10 now features Action Center from Windows PhoneMicrosoft's latest update to Windows 10 is built 9860, which includes Windows Phone's Action Center.Oct 21, 2014 11:28 PM CDT
- Researchers create solar battery able to run powered by light and airResearchers from Ohio State University have created a solar battery that stores its own power.Oct 22, 2014 5:30 AM CDT
- Chromebook sales only tally 1% of total PC sales, Acer in the leadAcer currently leads the small Chromebook market, as interest is expected to increase in 2015.Oct 22, 2014 5:30 PM CDT
- Sony bows out of low-end smartphone market, as restructuring continuesSony is feeling the heat in a crowded smartphone market, deciding to drop its low-end smartphone line.Oct 23, 2014 10:30 AM CDT
- SandForce 2.0 - Tidal Systems Takes ShapeTidal Systems takes shape, new SSD controllers coming.Oct 24, 2014 12:16 AM CDT
- New tech alerts dispatchers to when, and where a cop fires their gunStartup company shows off new gun technology that would tell police dispatchers when, and where an officer fires their gun.Oct 25, 2014 10:37 PM CDT
- Red Barrels confirms that they are working on a sequel to OutlastThere's a sequel in the works for Outlast, confirms developer Red Barrels.Oct 26, 2014 3:32 AM CDT
- Hacker given 21 month prison sentence for involvement in cybercrimesHacker involved in multi-million-dollar fraud ring sentenced to 21 months in prison.Oct 26, 2014 11:25 AM CDT
- A new fiber network is capable of transferring 1TB in 3 millisecondsResearchers tease an incredible 255 terabit per second fiber network, can transfer terabytes per second.Oct 28, 2014 1:22 AM CDT
- Lite-ON to debut EP1 Series of PCIe Gen2 x4 M.2 SSDsLite-ON demos M.2 PCIe SSD's at Dell World 2014.Oct 28, 2014 3:42 PM CDT
- Razer announces its first surround sound bar, the LeviathanRazer Leviathan, the company's virtual 5.1 surround sound gaming bar.Oct 28, 2014 10:25 PM CDT
- White House suffered cyberattacks, but problem has been addressedThe White House endured a cyberattack, and while the threat has been addressed, it's unknown which nation or group is behind the attack.Oct 29, 2014 5:30 AM CDT
- Comcast settles overcharging lawsuit, will fork over $50 millionComcast will pay $50 million to settle an overcharging lawsuit, as the company suffers yet another public black eye.Oct 29, 2014 5:30 PM CDT
- Everspin Technologies enlists Global Foundries for MRAM productionST-MRAM takes a big leap forward with Everspin and Global Foundries teaming up for mass production.Oct 30, 2014 2:18 PM CDT
- Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo suffered 'serious anomaly' during crashThe Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo suffered a problem and exploded during testing, with one pilot killed and the other in serious condition.Oct 31, 2014 2:21 PM CDT
- Nintendo working on sleep and deprivation sensor in health ventureNintendo moving forward with its health technology business, and hopes a sleep sensor will keep its customers healthier.Oct 31, 2014 6:00 PM CDT
- Over 1.3 million gamers tuned into NVIDIA's GAME24 eventNVIDIA saw over 1.3 million gamers from over 120 countries check out its GAME24 event.Oct 2, 2014 12:56 PM CDT
- Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes to stealth onto PCs on December 18Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes will reportedly hit PCs just before Christmas, launching on Steam on December 18.Oct 5, 2014 9:17 PM CDT
- Myst is being turned into a 'transmedia franchise' will reach TVRemember Myst? Well, it's being turned into a TV show, and beyond that, a 'true transmedia franchise'Oct 8, 2014 2:33 AM CDT
- Last-gen version of Call of Duty includes next-gen upgrade for freeXbox 360 or PS3 owner, and going to buy the latest Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare? You'll receive the Xbox One or PS4 version, too.Oct 8, 2014 10:25 PM CDT
- Microsoft knows gamers are upset about lack of backwards compatibilityThe Microsoft Xbox One doesn't have backwards compatibility to support the Xbox 360, and while gamers are frustrated, Microsoft could create a solution.Oct 9, 2014 1:15 PM CDT
- Xbox boss promises a more personal Xbox One going into the futureThe Xbox One is going to get much more personal according to Phil Spencer, the head of Xbox.Oct 10, 2014 4:25 AM CDT
- Xbox One prices in India reduced, throws in a free FIFA 15 DLCTo tempt more people to adopt its Xbox One console, Microsoft India reduced the price and included a free copy of FIFA 15 DLC.Oct 12, 2014 10:06 AM CDT
- Far Cry 4 dev says if they went for 60FPS it would require 'sacrifice'Ubisoft continues the puff-puff-past goodness, with Far Cry 4's Creative Director explaining that 60FPS would require 'sacrifices'Oct 13, 2014 10:00 PM CDT
- Four men arrested for smuggling cocaine inside Xbox consolesFour men were allegedly using Xbox 360 consoles to transport 1000s of grams of cocaine.Oct 14, 2014 8:08 AM CDT
- Sony's upcoming PS4 2.0 update will allow USB music playback, and morePlayStation 4's upcoming 2.0 update will allow USB Media Player, and more.Oct 17, 2014 4:01 AM CDT
- The next Halo game launches on Nov 11, requires 20GB day-one patchWhen the Halo: Master Chief Collection launches on its 45GB Blu-ray, it will still require a 20GB day-one patch.Oct 18, 2014 6:23 PM CDT
- Sony says PS4 exclusive Bloodborne graphics "off the charts"The Sony PlayStation 4-exclusive Bloodborne title will run at 1080p/30fps and has graphics that are "off the charts"Oct 20, 2014 1:39 PM CDT
- Satechi launches Edge Wireless Gaming Mouse for just $19.99Satechi launches a $19.99 wireless gaming mouse, providing an inexpensive alternative to current gaming peripherals.Oct 21, 2014 8:17 PM CDT
- Naughty Dog will stick with 1080p 60FPS for future games on the PS4Naughty Dog sees the light, promises it will 'stick with' 1080p at 60FPS on the PS4 for their future games.Oct 23, 2014 4:41 AM CDT
- GTA V on the PS4 runs at 1080p is a "game changer" for GTA V says OPMAccording to OPM, Grand Theft Auto V on the PlayStation 4 will be running at 1080p, calls it a "game changer for GTA V"Oct 25, 2014 9:13 PM CDT
- Ryse patch released, provides increased GPU performance and moreCrytek patches up Ryse on the PC, offering improved multi-GPU performance, and increased performance on NVIDIA's new GeForce GTX 980 and GTX 970 cards.Oct 26, 2014 7:07 AM CDT
- Far Cry 4 dev: resolution is "not something I care about in a game"Far Cry 4's Creative Director talks 1080p, says it's not an "interesting question" and that "it's certainly not something I care about in a game"Oct 28, 2014 7:37 AM CDT
- DICE's Star Wars Battlefront to land sometime in Q4 2015Star Wars Battlefront delayed by a few months, with its new release window of holiday 2015.Oct 29, 2014 12:36 AM CDT
- Microsoft reportedly working on new Xbox One processorMicrosoft is rumored to be working on a new Xbox One processor which will be cheaper and smaller.Oct 31, 2014 5:00 PM CDT
- Self-destructing SSDs can be remotely destroyed from an SMSSecureDrives' new SSDs allow you to remotely destroy your storage, perfect for the spy friend or lover in your life.Oct 1, 2014 12:30 AM CDT
- Netflix secures the next Adam Sandler movies as an exclusiveAdam Sandler's four next movies will be a Netflix exclusive.Oct 2, 2014 5:25 AM CDT
- Apple's upcoming A9 processor to be made by Samsung on 14nmSamsung to manufacturer Apple's next-gen A9 chip on the 14nm process, will be 20% faster and 35% more efficient.Oct 3, 2014 12:33 AM CDT
- India teams up with the United States for the exploration of MarsWith India's satellite Mangalyaan orbiting the Red Planet, NASA and the ISRO announce they're teaming up for the exploration of Mars.Oct 3, 2014 7:28 AM CDT
- Lenovo teases Yoga 3 Pro on its website, says 'Shhh. Can't talk now'Lenovo's upcoming Yoga 3 Pro coming soon, should be powered by Intel's new Core M processor.Oct 5, 2014 8:14 AM CDT
- iPhone 6 prototype hits eBay with a current bid of $58,660iPhone 6 customer 'accidentally sent' an iPhone 6 prototype, throws it on eBay with bids starting at $999, but quickly hitting over $58,000.Oct 5, 2014 8:26 PM CDT
- HP rumored to split into two companies, consumer and enterpriseAccording to the latest rumors, HP could split into two companies - one half consumer, one half enterprise.Oct 6, 2014 12:45 AM CDT
- Interested in 'Person of Interest? Enter our Blu-ray competition now!The complete third series of the gripping sci-fi drama series comes to Blu-ray and you could get a free copy.Oct 7, 2014 2:35 AM CDT
- Samsung is preparing for a 60% drop in profits for Q3 2014Samsung profits are going to drop heavily this quarter, with the company anticipating a massive 60% drop for Q3 2014.Oct 7, 2014 11:38 PM CDT
- Next-gen AMD APU 'Carrizo-L' to be available in DecemberNext-gen entry-level notebook APU to arrive by December 2014, but mainstream notebook and desktop Carrizo APU is expected to be released in March 2015.Oct 8, 2014 11:27 AM CDT
- Warner Bros will let you check out the Batcave through the Oculus RiftOTOY will be working with Bruce Timm to make the Batcave VR sim based on the classic cartoon series.Oct 8, 2014 9:04 PM CDT
- Man sues Red Bull because the energy drink didn't give him wingsI don't even... Red Bull settles huge $13 million US class action lawsuit because it didn't give him wings, as their marketing portrays.Oct 9, 2014 12:14 AM CDT
- Samsung Begins Production of 3-bit V-NAND Flash Memory - 850 EVO SoonSamsung Begins Mass Production of 3-bit V-NAND - 850 EVO News.Oct 9, 2014 3:24 AM CDT
- Western world wants to combat Islamic State on battlefield, InternetThe western world has struggled to combat the Islamic State, but the battle is heading online, where IS has largely succeeded.Oct 9, 2014 6:15 PM CDT
- Google releases an improved Hangouts app for the desktopHangouts user? Google has released an improved Hangouts app for the desktop.Oct 9, 2014 10:33 PM CDT
- Hackers to post thousands of stolen Snapchat photos to 4chanSnapchat users are at risk if they used a third-party app service, which has been hacked, with thousands of photos and videos stolen.Oct 10, 2014 1:43 PM CDT
- Apple rumored to soon remove all Bose products from its retail storesAccording to the latest rumors, Apple will be removing all Bose products from its retail stores, as soon as this week.Oct 12, 2014 3:24 AM CDT
- Kmart servers affected, credit and debit card details possibly stolenKmart is working with its banking partners and federal authorities to investigate in this matter & provided credit monitoring service for its customers.Oct 12, 2014 9:25 AM CDT
- Flight attendants demand FAA to revert the use of electronic devicesJudges and lawyers counter-argue pointing out that small electronic devices are no more dangerous than books that allowed in flights for a very long time.Oct 12, 2014 10:08 PM CDT
- Google could beat Apple to be the world's first $1 trillion companyIt looks like Google could be worth over $1 trillion by 2020, beating Apple to the punch.Oct 13, 2014 2:23 AM CDT
- Next-gen lithium-ion battery charges 20x faster, lasts 20x longerImproved lithium-ion battery technology is coming, charging up your battery to 70% in two minutes, or an entire electric car in 15 minutes.Oct 13, 2014 9:31 PM CDT
- Dropbox bug deletes user data while syncing from selected foldersDropbox's desktop app contains a bug which deletes user's data from their system while Selective Sync is in progress.Oct 14, 2014 1:10 AM CDT
- Anonabox, a $45 router that routes your traffic through TorAnonabox hits Kickstarter, and for $45 it will anonymize your Internet traffic, routing your Internet connection through the Tor network.Oct 14, 2014 4:31 AM CDT
- Google fears Amazon over search engine rivalryYou would assume Google's closest search rivals are companies like Bing or Yahoo, but in reality Google believes its rival is Amazon.Oct 14, 2014 9:08 AM CDT
- We could see 15TB HDDs next year thanks to HAMR technologyTDK says that HAMR technology could see the introduction of massive 15TB HDDs, by as early as next year.Oct 15, 2014 12:06 AM CDT
- NVIDIA and AMD are both working toward 8K resolution, or 7680x43208K is the future, according to AMD and NVIDIA.Oct 15, 2014 6:23 AM CDT
- DC Comics and Warner Bros unveil ambitious slate of comic book moviesHow many superhero movies can the film industry sustain? Plenty, apparently!Oct 15, 2014 5:31 PM CDT
- Android TV is alive, with Google's new Nexus PlayerGoogle goes on an announcing spree, unleashes the first device running its new Android TV platform: Nexus Player.Oct 15, 2014 8:27 PM CDT
- NVIDIA confirms Android 5.0 Lollipop for its Shield TabletAndroid 5.0 Lollipop is making its way over to NVIDIA's gaming slate, the Shield Tablet.Oct 16, 2014 8:13 AM CDT
- Apple's new iMac has 'the world's highest resolution display' at 5KApple unveils its new iMac with a 5K display, with 5120x2880, 7 times as many pixels as a 1080p display, 67% more pixels than 4K.Oct 16, 2014 4:03 PM CDT
- iPad Air 2 features Touch ID, A8X processor, 120FPS camera and moreApple's new iPad Air 2 features an upgraded A8X processor, Touch ID sensor, is 18% thinner than its predecessor and features up to 10-hour battery life.Oct 16, 2014 11:34 PM CDT
- Apple pulls Bose headphones, audio products from its online storeApple follows through and has removed Bose products from its online store, and retail stores are likely next.Oct 17, 2014 11:07 PM CDT
- Anonabox, the $45 privacy router misleads people, Kickstarter steps inKickstarter halts Anonabox funding campaign after it has hauled in $585,000+Oct 18, 2014 8:15 AM CDT
- The FCC begins the journey of 5G mobile Internet in the USThe US could see 5G sooner than previously thought, with the FCC beginning the process of getting 5G to become real.Oct 18, 2014 8:35 PM CDT
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan Z price drops considerably at Overclockers UKOverclockers UK drops the price of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan Z from $3219 last week, to $2415.Oct 19, 2014 7:35 PM CDT
- bitcoin ATM seized during $2.6 million drug raid in AustraliaA bitcoin ATM was seized as part of a drug bust in Australia.Oct 20, 2014 10:30 AM CDT
- Lenovo rumored to announce BlackBerry acquisition, this weekLenovo is rumored to make a public bid for BlackBerry this week.Oct 21, 2014 12:35 AM CDT
- Gmail 5.0 for Android will allow support for Outlook and YahooGoogle's upcoming Gmail 5.0 for Android fill feature a new look, as well as support for Outlook and Yahoo.Oct 21, 2014 5:21 AM CDT
- GIGABYTE teases super tiny, factory-overclocked GeForce GTX 970GIGABYTE unveils super-small, factory-overclocked GeForce GTX 970, features just a single 8-pin PCIe power.Oct 21, 2014 9:06 PM CDT
- Google now provides two-factor authentication with physical USB keyTwo-step authentication with Google has received another layer of security with a physical USB security key.Oct 22, 2014 1:23 AM CDT
- Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signs controversial anti-Tesla billThe State of Michigan has signed a ban, preventing Tesla cars from being sold there.Oct 22, 2014 8:30 AM CDT
- Former EA CEO is now the boss Unity TechnologiesJohn Riccitiello, former EA CEO, is now the CEO of Unity Technologies, the company behind the cross-platform game engine.Oct 22, 2014 8:26 PM CDT
- New York City hospital diagnoses first Ebola caseEfforts to contain the virus seem to be failing.Oct 23, 2014 8:23 PM CDT
- Intel begins teasing its next-gen Broadwell-E CPUs, not out until 2016Intel's Broadwell-E based HEDT replacement will be based on 14nm, but has been delayed until 2016.Oct 24, 2014 8:27 PM CDT
- Elon Musk warns of AI again, says it's like "summoning the demon"The founder of Tesla Motors, Elon Musk, says that pioneering AI would be like "summoning the demon"Oct 26, 2014 1:31 AM CDT
- Shoppers recommended to use credit instead of debit at storesWhen out Christmas shopping, American consumers are recommended to use credit cards instead of debit cards while in your favorite store.Oct 26, 2014 7:53 AM CDT
- WD expands surveillance-class hard drive line with 6TB PurpleWD boosts storage to 6TB for video surveillance applications with the WD Purple HDD.Oct 27, 2014 2:53 PM CDT
- Alienware 13 notebook 'graphics amplifier' lets you use a desktop GPUAlienware teases that its new Alienware 13 gaming notebook can use a desktop GPU with its new graphics amplifier dock.Oct 28, 2014 3:25 AM CDT
- 'Guardians of the Galaxy 2' announced for 2017Coming to a galaxy near you in 2017.Oct 28, 2014 5:47 PM CDT
- EA revenues drop 18%, increases its predictions for Q1 2015EA's revenue dropped this quarter, but it expects bigger-than-expected results for Q1 2015.Oct 29, 2014 1:29 AM CDT
- iOS 8 now installed on more than 50 percent of Apple mobile devicesiOS 8 adoption rate is slower than earlier mobile iOS versions, but has captured 52 percent, Apple says.Oct 29, 2014 2:30 PM CDT
- FAA makes flying drones near sports stadiums a punishable crimeThe FAA has made it illegal to fly over crowded sports stadiums or race tracks in the United States, providing security against potential attacks.Oct 29, 2014 6:30 PM CDT
- Pirate Bay co-founder Gottfrid Svartholm guilty of hacking chargesPirate Bay co-founder Gottfrid Svartholm Warg was found guilty on yet another hacking-related charge.Oct 30, 2014 4:30 PM CDT
- Toshiba announces 4TB and 5TB HDDsToshiba offers bigger HDD's with more capacity.Oct 31, 2014 2:22 PM CDT
- We should expect to see Radeon R9 290X GPUs with 8GB of RAM soonPowerColor, Sapphire, Club3D and MSI are rumored to be preparing Radeon R9 290X cards with 8GB of RAM.Oct 31, 2014 6:52 PM CDT
- Shadow of Mordor provides 6GB Ultra HD texture pack for PCThe PC version of Shadow of Mordor has an Ultra HD texture pack that is best for GPUs with 6GB of VRAM, or more.Oct 3, 2014 5:07 AM CDT
- Assassin's Creed Unity rendered at 900p at 30FPS on both Xbox One, PS4Assassin's Creed: Unity will run at 900p at 30FPS on both Xbox One and PS4 to 'avoid all the debates'Oct 6, 2014 9:39 PM CDT
- G-Pack, a gaming PC that lives on the back of your TVG-Pack hits Kickstarter, needs funding to have a gaming PC attach to the back of your PC.Oct 8, 2014 7:48 AM CDT
- 30FPS lock on The Evil Within for PC? Unlocked with debug commandsBethesda fans the flames of #pcmasterrace gamers for The Evil Within, although it has a fixed 30FPS frame rate lock, it can be unlocked with debug commands.Oct 8, 2014 11:31 PM CDT
- Assassin's Creed dev claims that industry is done with 60FPS standardUbisoft's Alex Amancia said that they didn't get anything from 60 FPS, rather makes it look a bit like 'The Hobbit' Movie.Oct 10, 2014 12:05 AM CDT
- BioWare releases PC hardware requirements for Dragon Age: InquisitionWith the promise that it will please hardcore and loyal PC gamers, EA and Bioware is confident that its upcoming Dragon Age titled will be loved by all!!!Oct 12, 2014 12:03 AM CDT
- Ubisoft denies claims of downgrading Assassin's Creed UnityUbisoft is trying its best to do damage control by trying to rubbish the statement that they've intentionally downgraded the game.Oct 12, 2014 11:20 AM CDT
- Firefly Online's first footage appears out of nowhereFirefly Online video shows the progress the game designers have made so far, but it's still far from complete.Oct 14, 2014 6:22 AM CDT
- Ubisoft: console makers are 'pressuring them' into 30FPS for PCUbisoft says that Microsoft and Sony are 'pressuring them' into 30FPS for PC games, not just console games.Oct 14, 2014 6:58 PM CDT
- Sony PlayStation 4 continues to outsell Microsoft Xbox One consoleThe Sony PlayStation 4 continued its domination of the console market, outselling the Microsoft Xbox One in September.Oct 17, 2014 2:56 PM CDT
- Half-Life 3 pressure campaign could get crazy, gamers want HL3 badCrowdfunding campaign for the release of Half-Life 3 will hire Gabe Newell lookalikes, and much more.Oct 19, 2014 9:05 PM CDT
- Grand Theft Auto V beta scam is hitting gamers, againGamers are getting sucked into a fake beta for Grand Theft Auto V.Oct 21, 2014 1:34 AM CDT
- Sunset Overdrive on Xbox One at 900p allowed more mayhem, still 30FPSXbox One exclusive Sunset Overdrive is running at 900p, with the developer saying it "didn't look considerably different" compared to 1080p.Oct 22, 2014 2:26 AM CDT
- Nintendo on international hunt for next-generation hardware architectNintendo is searching for a senior software architect, and he or she could end up helping build the company's next game console.Oct 23, 2014 8:30 AM CDT
- League of Legends has generated $946 million in 2014 so farJust how much control does Riot Games have on the market because of League of Legends? It has topped the MMO list, making $946 million this year alone.Oct 25, 2014 11:40 PM CDT
- Another patch issued for DriveClub, which is still a mess from launchDriveClub has been a write off since launch, with another patch issued by Evolution Studios.Oct 26, 2014 8:55 PM CDT
- Battlefield Hardline will be released on March 17, 2015EA today announced that Battlefield Hardline will be released on March 17, 2015.Oct 28, 2014 3:36 PM CDT
- MSI introduces GT80 Titan gaming laptop with mechanical keyboardMSI announces the GT80 Titan 18-inch gaming laptop with mechanical keyboard from SteelSeries.Oct 30, 2014 3:16 PM CDT
- Star Citizen will reach $100 million in funding before it launchesChris Roberts thinks that Star Citizen will see over $100 million raised as the game reaches version 1.0.Oct 31, 2014 6:20 PM CDT
- iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus demand sees Foxconn hiring even more staffFoxconn hires even more people, as it can't keep up with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus demand from Apple.Oct 1, 2014 1:34 AM CDT
- US setting aside some nuclear weapons to combat asteroidsThe U.S. military plans to keep some nuclear weapons available in case an asteroid poses a significant threat to the Earth.Oct 2, 2014 1:30 PM CDT
- Lost creator says the show isn't done yet, a return is 'inevitable'Hit TV show Lost could be coming back, with the creator saying someone will come up 'a way to tell another Lost story'Oct 3, 2014 3:30 AM CDT
- Vertu offers up its mid-tier Aster smartphone, priced at $6,900Vertu unveils its new Aster smartphone, a titanium, Android-powered handset worth $6,900.Oct 4, 2014 10:32 PM CDT
- The NVIDIA Tegra K1-powered HTC Nexus 9 slides through the FCCGoogle's new Nexus 9 to be unveiled this week, with the HTC-built Tegra K1-powered Android slate hitting the FCC.Oct 5, 2014 9:33 AM CDT
- Win an Edge of Tomorrow 3D Blu-ray in our latest Blu-ray promotionRelive the intense summer blockbuster over and over again.Oct 5, 2014 9:01 PM CDT
- Bill Gates says that Bitcoin is 'better than currency'Is Bitcoin 'better than currency'? According to Bill Gates, it is.Oct 6, 2014 1:41 AM CDT
- Sponsored Video - Think twice about buying that slower PC, says IntelIntel wants you to think twice about buying your PC, and go Intel instead.Oct 7, 2014 9:47 AM CDT
- NVIDIA delivers desktop-class performance to notebooks with MaxwellNVIDIA's impressive Maxwell architecture climbs into gaming notebooks, provides insane improvements over previous generation notebook GPUs.Oct 8, 2014 12:25 AM CDT
- Researchers: Electricity smart meters used in Spain can be hackedElectricity smart meters used in Spain can be hacked, leaving millions of homes at risk, security researchers say.Oct 8, 2014 12:46 PM CDT
- Indian govt to investigate Flipkart over 'Big Billion Day' complaintsAfter being criticized by multiple consumers over the 'Big Billion Day' mess, Flipkart may also have to face Indian goverment's investigation soon.Oct 8, 2014 10:03 PM CDT
- Sharp unveils its new 85-inch 8K TV, with a resolution of 7680x4320Sharp unveils its new 8K-capable LCD TV, with a resolution of 7680x4320.Oct 9, 2014 12:27 AM CDT
- HTC unveils its Desire Eye smartphone, dual 13-megapixel camerasHTC makes its Desire Eye official, features dual 13-megapixel cameras.Oct 9, 2014 4:15 AM CDT
- Lenovo unveils the Intel Core M-powered Yoga 3 Pro laptopLenovo announces the successor to the Yoga 2 Pro, with the Yoga 3 Pro powered by Intel's new Core M processor.Oct 9, 2014 7:53 PM CDT
- Lenovo's new 13-inch Yoga Tablet 2 Pro features built-in projectorLenovo unveils its new Yoga Tablet 2 Pro, which is a 13-inch, Android-powered slate with a built-in projector.Oct 9, 2014 11:25 PM CDT
- Apple remains the No. 1 most valuable brand in the worldApple is No. 1 and Google No. 2 on the most valuable brands list, both above $100 billion.Oct 10, 2014 6:04 PM CDT
- Google is trialing video chat with doctors after Googling for symptomsEver used Google to search for symptoms? The company is taking the next step, offering video chat with doctors after you've Googled your symptoms.Oct 12, 2014 4:25 AM CDT
- AMD releases Catalyst 14.9.1 drivers, includes quad Crossfire fixAMD's latest Catalyst 14.9.1 has been released, includes a fix for Quad GPU systems.Oct 12, 2014 8:53 PM CDT
- Samsung to replace TouchWiz with Iconic UX, just in time for Android LSamsung rumored to soon replace TouchWiz bloat on its devices with Iconic UX.Oct 12, 2014 11:09 PM CDT
- Microsoft learning from Windows 8 mistakes, hopes to win users overMicrosoft didn't succeed with Windows 8, but is learning from mistakes and hopes to win over consumer trust with Windows 10 next year.Oct 13, 2014 6:30 PM CDT
- Alienware 18 laptop has its Core i7-4940MX chip clocked at 4.4GHzAlienware's new Alienware 18 gaming laptop has its Core i7-4940MX processor overclocked to a huge 4.4GHz.Oct 13, 2014 11:31 PM CDT
- ASUS ROG G751 gaming laptop features GeForce GTX 980M, external 4K outASUS debuts its new Republic of Gamers G751 gaming laptop, configurable with up to an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M, and external 4K support.Oct 14, 2014 2:27 AM CDT
- New generation of prosthetics help patients regain sense of touchMedical researchers in the United States and Europe show new solutions that allow patients to regain their sense of "feel" using new prosthetics.Oct 14, 2014 6:30 AM CDT
- Mobile malware threats rising, but actual infection rates still lowMobile malware is still in its infancy, but cybercriminals are finding new attack methods to infect mobile users.Oct 14, 2014 3:35 PM CDT
- Google invests $500m into 'cinematic reality' tech from Magic LeapGoogle is investing heavily into Magic Leap and their 'cinematic reality' technology that could rival the Oculus Rift.Oct 15, 2014 12:53 AM CDT
- Europol: Just 100 cybercrime kingpins worldwide, as threats increaseThere are believed to be around 100 cybercriminal kingpins in the world, with many of them in Russian-speaking regions, according to Europol.Oct 15, 2014 9:30 AM CDT
- Google announces the Nexus 6, features 6-inch QHD display, Android 5.0Google finally makes its Nexus 6 smartphone official, features 6-inch QHD display, and Android 5.0 Lollipop.Oct 15, 2014 6:55 PM CDT
- Lenovo targets Xiaomi, is building a new smartphone brand to competeLenovo is building a new brand of smartphones to better compete with Xiaomi.Oct 15, 2014 10:24 PM CDT
- Beats founder says he lucked out when NFL banned Beats gearNFL ban on non-Bose headphones isn't surprising - and it continues to garner the Apple-owned Beats brand a large amount of media and viewer attention.Oct 16, 2014 9:30 AM CDT
- AMD partners with ASUS to boost upcoming desktop APU salesASUSTEK and AMD partnership for upcoming desktop APU may have some benefits, but would cause friction between the chipmaker and other motherboard makers.Oct 16, 2014 10:05 PM CDT
- Intel reports record-breaking Q2 revenue, ships over 100 million CPUsIntel breaks its own records, shipping over 100 million CPUs in Q2 2014 alone.Oct 17, 2014 12:02 AM CDT
- Code Red: AMD to lay off 710 employees after a harsh quarterAMD faced 'challenging market conditions' last quarter, leaving the company having to axe 710 jobs.Oct 18, 2014 1:19 AM CDT
- South Korea planning new 10Gbps Internet: 1GB in less than 1 secondSouth Korea is set to introduce 10Gbps fiber Internet service, which could download 1GB in just 0.8 seconds flat.Oct 18, 2014 9:09 AM CDT
- Apple's new 5K-capable iMac gets the iFixit teardown treatmentiFixit tears down the new Apple iMac with its Retina 5K display.Oct 19, 2014 2:06 AM CDT
- Fitbit announces new Fitbit Surge, a $250 'superwatch' with GPSThe new Fitbit Surge features built-in GPS, heart rate monitoring, and much more for its $250 price tag.Oct 19, 2014 10:23 PM CDT
- Hackers targeting free software, shaking confidence among consumersSecurity experts warn that free and open source software, which remains under attack by cybercriminals, has shaken confidence in a popular software segment.Oct 20, 2014 4:30 PM CDT
- Dyson's new Humidifier kills 99.9% of bacteria with ultraviolet lightDyson Humidifier removes 99.9% of bacteria in its water using ultraviolet light, also acts like a bladeless fan during summer.Oct 21, 2014 3:22 AM CDT
- Unproduced 'Super Mario World' movie script and concept art goes liveA bizarre and unsolicited effort which makes it clear why it never got made.Oct 21, 2014 6:39 PM CDT
- Samsung Knox-powered devices get approved for classified use by NSAThe NSA has approved the use of some of Samsung's Knox-powered Galaxy devices for classified government use.Oct 21, 2014 10:29 PM CDT
- Staples hit by data breach, with customers in Northeast hitStaples is the latest U.S. company hit by a data breach, with customers in the Northeast targeted, according to reports.Oct 22, 2014 2:30 AM CDT
- Rapoo launches the KX Mechanical Keyboard with vibration feedbackRapoo introduces the KX Mechanical Keyboard, a $79.99 keyboard now available.Oct 22, 2014 2:01 PM CDT
- Christian Bale will be playing Steve Jobs in upcoming biopic on JobsBatman will be playing Steve Jobs in Danny Boyle's vision of the CEO of Apple.Oct 23, 2014 6:32 AM CDT
- LG unveils its new 8-core 'NUCLUN' processor, new G3 Screen smartphoneLG unveils its new G3 Screen smartphone, which is powered by the company's new 8-core mobile processor.Oct 23, 2014 11:22 PM CDT
- Estonian hacker that stole $9.4M receives 11-year prison sentenceA federal judge in Atlanta sentenced a hacker to 11 years in prison for his role in stealing $9.4 million.Oct 24, 2014 8:30 PM CDT
- Google hires more experts to "accelerate" its efforts in AI researchJust as Elon Musk warns that pioneering AI is like "summoning the demon", Google hires over a dozen new people to "accelerate" its research into AI.Oct 26, 2014 2:41 AM CDT
- USAF hospital plans to use virus-zapping robot to kill germsXenex has a new customer interested in its products, with the US Air Force rolling out the "Saul" virus-zapping robot in its Langley hospital.Oct 26, 2014 9:07 AM CDT
- Keyless cars becoming popular target of theft among criminalsVehicles with keyless entry and ignitions are becoming popular targets of theft by criminals.Oct 27, 2014 11:29 PM CDT
- Gallup poll: Americans fear hackers more than any other crimeIt only took a year of significant data breaches, but it appears Americans are finally aware of hackers compromising users.Oct 28, 2014 2:06 PM CDT
- Mobile users now generating half of YouTube traffic, company saysHalf of YouTube visitors are browsing the online video site from smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.Oct 28, 2014 6:30 PM CDT
- Fry's Leaks the Samsung 850 EVO - V-NAND in TLC Flavor850 EVO 1TB ships November 24th.Oct 29, 2014 2:25 AM CDT
- 'State sponsored' Russian hacker group is attacking geographic rivalsA hacker group likely sponsored by the Russian government is being blamed for launching attacks against geographic rivals.Oct 29, 2014 4:30 PM CDT
- CurrentC, rival to Apple Pay mobile payment system, suffers breachThe CurrentC mobile payment system, a rival to Apple Pay, was breached, but app users weren't compromised, company says.Oct 29, 2014 7:30 PM CDT
- Xiaomi is now the No. 3 global smartphone manufacturer, analysts sayChinese hardware company Xiaomi is now the No. 3 smartphone maker in the world.Oct 31, 2014 12:25 PM CDT
- Google Android spanking Apple iOS with 84% smartphone market shareGoogle Android leads the smartphone OS market with a dominating 84 percent market share, according to Strategy Analytics.Oct 31, 2014 3:30 PM CDT
- Trent Reznor currently working at Apple, helping with secret projectTrent Reznor is working on a secret project for Apple, but no one knows what.Oct 31, 2014 7:00 PM CDT