News Archive: November 2014 Tap to refine news by category Star Citizen FPS mode detailed at PAX Australia 2014 RSI shows off the FPS portion of Star Citizen, featuring super-realistic game mechanics, Zero G fighting, and some amazing graphics. Nov 2, 2014 12:02 AM CDT Ubisoft has shipped over 9 million copies of Watch Dogs so far Watch Dogs has shipped over 9 million copiues since it launched, 4 million of those in its first week alone. Nov 3, 2014 9:33 PM CST GTA V will feature a first-person mode one the Xbox One, PS4 and PC Rockstar will be adding a first-person mode to the Xbox One, PS4 and PC release of Grand Theft Auto V. The developer had to 'pretty much change everything' Nov 5, 2014 12:05 AM CST PlayStation 4 could be re-released next year with new 20nm design Sony rumored to be tinkering around with a slimmer, cheaper, cooler PlayStation 4 thanks to AMD's 20nm system-on-chip. Nov 6, 2014 5:44 AM CST Some of Ubisoft's biggest upcoming games vanish from Steam Ubisoft removes Far Cry 4, The Crew, and Assassin's Creed: Unity from Steam. Nov 6, 2014 6:54 PM CST Blizzard unveils Overwatch, its team-based first-person shooter Blizzard announces its new title at BlizzCon, a team-based first-person shooter known as Overwatch. Nov 8, 2014 6:42 PM CST Sledgehammer Games working on Advanced Warfare patch to fix early bugs Sledgehammer Games is working on a Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare patch that will resolve issues, improve things based on gamer feedback. Nov 9, 2014 11:07 AM CST Just Cause 3 confirmed for Xbox One, PS4 and PC for 2015 Avalanche Studios confirms Just Cause 3 for 2015, will hit the Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Nov 11, 2014 9:29 PM CST Ubisoft working on problems with Assassin's Creed Unity PC performance AMD CPU and GPU problems are causing problems for Assassin's Creed Unity players. Nov 12, 2014 2:23 PM CST COD: Advanced Warfare the most-streamed console game of 2014 on Twitch Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is already the most-streamed console game of 2014 on Twitch. Nov 14, 2014 2:27 AM CST Sony apologizes for recent PlayStation 4 problems, with gamers annoyed Sony speaks out on recent PlayStation 4 problems that have plagued the PlayStation Network. Nov 14, 2014 11:23 PM CST Ubisoft stops modders from making PvP multiplayer maps in Far Cry 4 It hasn't stopped this week for Ubisoft, with news that players can't make competitive multiplayer maps in Far Cry 4. Nov 15, 2014 11:17 PM CST Nintendo not surprisingly says Wii U better value than Xbox One, PS4 Nintendo takes another dig at the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, saying the Wii U is a better value. Nov 17, 2014 6:08 PM CST EA cancels Dragon Age: Inquisition for India, Pakistan and Bangladesh EA pulls Dragon Age: Inquisition from India as it features same-sex scenes in its content. Nov 18, 2014 2:05 AM CST The 2016 Battlefield title shaping up to be a 'fun, new Battlefield' The 2016 Battlefield video game is "fun" and "new," returning back to the Battlefield war-type games. Nov 18, 2014 3:44 PM CST Scammers take advantage of Walmart, get PlayStation 4 consoles for $90 Fake Amazon accounts listed the PS4 as low as $50, and customers would take a screenshot, then go to Walmart to get a price match. Nov 19, 2014 1:23 PM CST Walmart nixes price matching loophole that provided $90 PS4 units Walmart didn't take kindly to customers making off with lower-priced PS4 units by using price match loophole and fake ads. Nov 20, 2014 3:41 AM CST Valve sneaks in-game ads into DOTA2 Valve has just introduced in-game ads into DOTA2 all of the sudden. Nov 21, 2014 1:40 AM CST Project Cars will run on Microsoft Xbox One at 60fps Bandai Games says Project Cars will run at 60fps on the Microsoft Xbox One. Nov 21, 2014 1:20 PM CST Activision hates glitch videos of the new COD, issues takedowns General or game-breaking glitch video online about Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare? Activision is coming for you. Nov 22, 2014 7:14 PM CST GameStop says it would like to see Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 price cuts GameStop would like to see the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 game consoles receive a price cut. Nov 23, 2014 3:25 PM CST Strategy Analytics: Cloud gaming may reach inflection point in 2015 Cloud gaming is evolving into a booming market, and it will see significant levels of growth in 2015. Nov 24, 2014 11:01 AM CST Driveclub problems on PS4: 'you can't effectively test' these issues SCEA boss says that 'you can't effectively test' for games like Driveclub, because we live in 'a connected world' Nov 24, 2014 9:28 PM CST Ubisoft doesn't want you trusting early reviews of The Crew Ubisoft says that the launch day reviews of The Crew won't be glowing, as reviewers had 'preview sessions' set up by Ubisoft, not 'optimal conditions' Nov 25, 2014 9:31 PM CST Ubisoft admits Assassin's Creed: Unity is broken, offers free DLC Ubisoft offers free DLC for Assassin's Creed: Unity as a way of apologizing for the train wreck that it has been so far. Nov 26, 2014 7:32 PM CST Star Citizen edges close to $64 million, announces pet system Pets will soon be unlocked in Star Citizen, after getting close to the $64 million mark in crowdfunding. Nov 28, 2014 1:35 AM CST Batman: Arkham Knight gameplay details teased, trailer on Monday More details on Rocksteady Studios' Batman: Arkham Knight revealed, with a trailer coming on Monday. Nov 29, 2014 4:35 PM CST Windows 8, 8.1 finally surpass 15% operating system market share Microsoft Windows 7 remains the most popular Windows OS, controlling 53.05 percent. Nov 2, 2014 12:29 AM CDT Jump into our '22 Jump Street' Blu-ray promo Go into the draw to take home a copy of the hilarious comedy sequel. Nov 2, 2014 5:54 PM CST Samsung acquires Proximal Data for server-side caching software Samsung wades into the software caching pool for their enterprise offerings. Nov 3, 2014 8:25 AM CST Space tourism industry still evolving, despite high-profile incidents Space tourism is still in its infancy, but after major safety incidents, there is still a lot of work left to be done. Nov 3, 2014 5:30 PM CST Despicable Me's 'Minions' spin-off film gets first trailer As close to a sure-thing as any CG animated project can be. Nov 3, 2014 8:51 PM CST Tesoro stops off Down Under with its gaming hardware at PAX AU 2014 Tesoro shows off its various gaming peripherals at PAX Australia 2014. Nov 4, 2014 1:39 AM CST 8.7-inch Full HD touch-capable foldable AMOLED display teased in Japan SEL unveils some amazing new prototypes in Japan, with an 8.7-inch touch-enabled, tri-folded AMOLED display. Nov 4, 2014 4:39 AM CST Richard Branson still plans to be first SpaceShipTwo passenger Richard Branson and his family still plan to be the first passengers to fly on Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo. Nov 4, 2014 11:30 AM CST StoneFly integrates HGST FlashMAX SSD into hyper-converged appliances HGST scores another win with integration into StoneFly's hyper-converged appliances. Nov 4, 2014 12:06 PM CST North Korea banking on Soviet-era ballistic missile submarine North Korea is now the proud owner of a functional Soviet-era ballistic missile submarine. Nov 4, 2014 1:30 PM CST Rahul Sood leaves Microsoft, forms his own gaming company 'Unikrn' The founder of VoodooPC, and now ex-Microsoft exec, Rahul Sood, leaves to form his own gaming company, Unikrn. Nov 5, 2014 1:32 AM CST BendGate won't go away for Apple, with video showing 300 bent iPhones Apple just can't escape #BendGate, which has hit more users than the company publicly stated. Nov 5, 2014 11:53 AM CST Zalman goes bankrupt in an epic $3 billion fraud conspiracy Zalman bankrupt, with executives from its parent company conspiring for quite sometime, bleeding out billions over the years. Nov 5, 2014 7:09 PM CST Australian University pioneers DVD with 1,000 TB capacity If only I could store 40,000 movies for 13.8 Billion years on this DVD. Nov 6, 2014 6:59 AM CST Disney/Pixar announce 'Toy Story 4' for 2017 release Want some more Toy Story adventures? You got it! Nov 6, 2014 4:43 PM CST Android continues to dominate mobile OS market share with 52.1% Google secures 52.1% of the mobile OS market share, leaving Apple with 41.7% and Microsoft grasping at just 3.6% Nov 7, 2014 12:38 AM CST 98% of drivers who text and drive aware of dangers, but do it anyway We all know texting and driving is dangerous, but many drivers tend to do it anyway. Nov 7, 2014 12:26 PM CST Apple blocks WireLurker malware that has victimized users in China Infected apps compromised by the WireLurker malware have been blocked by Apple, the company confirms. Nov 8, 2014 5:49 PM CST Mars One co-founder on colonizing Mars: 'next giant leap for mankind' Colonizing Mars will be the 'next giant leap for mankind' according to the CEO and co-founder of Mars One. Nov 9, 2014 12:50 AM CST NVIDIA rumored to delay its 16nm GPUs, TSMC is too busy with Apple NVIDIA will reportedly not be launching its next-gen, 16nm-based GPUs until 2016 thanks to delays with TSMC. Nov 9, 2014 6:27 PM CST ASUS launches its ZenWatch in the US, priced at $199 Waiting for the ASUS ZenWatch smartwatch? The Android Wear-powered wearable is now on sale at Best Buy for $199. Nov 9, 2014 11:32 PM CST Rumors abound that Apple will abandon TLC NAND for iPhone Abandon the NAND of the future? I think not. Nov 10, 2014 4:23 PM CST HGST's 8TB HDDs available on Amazon, Newegg, starting at $899 HGST's massive 8TB HDDs are now available at retail, starting at $899. Nov 11, 2014 2:39 AM CST Microsoft releases a Lumia smartphone without Nokia branding As expected, Microsoft released its first Lumia smartphone without Nokia branding. Nov 11, 2014 12:30 PM CST Lucasfilm announce new animated fantasy film, written by George Lucas Lucasfilm announce impending release of 'Strange Magic' for early 2015. Nov 11, 2014 4:44 PM CST NVIDIA makes its VXGI Apollo 11 tech demo available for download When NVIDIA introduced their Maxwell GPUs, a VXGI Apollo 11 demo was shown, the company has now made this a download for users. Nov 11, 2014 10:31 PM CST CalDigit T4 Thunderbolt 2 RAID enclosure announced Up to 20 TB of external storage, 1.37 GB/s and support for 4K workflows? I'll take two please. Nov 12, 2014 9:28 AM CST 'Uncharted' movie gets another Sony Pictures commissioned script Sony pushing forward with long gestation video game adaptation. Nov 12, 2014 6:01 PM CST Apple iPad Pro rumors continue, manufacturing problems persist Apple's 12.9-inch 'iPad Pro' reportedly experiencing manufacturing problems, rumored for a Q2 2015 release. Nov 12, 2014 11:25 PM CST Intel's DC P3500 NVMe SSD comes closer to market The DC P3500 is an NVMe PCIe SSD that comes with an amazingly low price tag. Nov 13, 2014 8:50 AM CST Apple removes TRIM support for third-party SSDs with OS X update Apple removes support for TRIM-enabling applications with no notice. Nov 13, 2014 3:06 PM CST Ubisoft promises its changing its review policies, but is it too late? After the epic failure that is the launch of Assassin's Creed: Unity, Ubisoft promises it is changing its review policies, will work with gamers. Nov 13, 2014 9:30 PM CST TAC executive sits inside of vehicle as it is shot with AK-47 Texas Armoring Corporation again puts his money where his mouth is, sitting inside vehicle as windshield is shot with AK-47. Nov 14, 2014 4:58 AM CST LiOn deployed in Facebook datacenters for power backup Facebook leverages lithium-ion battery technology found in today's electric vehicles. Nov 14, 2014 11:08 AM CST FBI confirms arresting cybercriminals difficult, but fight isn't over FBI says arresting and convicting cybercrime is difficult, but the war is far from over. Nov 14, 2014 3:11 PM CST Apple and Samsung resume relationship, UFS 2.0 tech on the horizon UFS 2.0 will bring 1.45GB/s of throughput to mobile devices. Nov 15, 2014 11:36 AM CST Chinese authorities arrest three suspects for creating WireLurker Beijing police arrest three suspects likely involved in the creation and distribution of the WireLurker malware. Nov 16, 2014 12:06 PM CST US State Department computers hacked, email system shut down Hackers have taken aim at the US State Department, forcing the US government to temporarily shut down its own email service. Nov 16, 2014 10:02 PM CST Dead husband's ashes taken into T-Mobile after contract dispute A widow has taken her dead husband's ashes into a T-Mobile store after they wouldn't cancel his monthly contract. Nov 17, 2014 2:21 AM CST BadUSB exploit shared publicly, half of all USB devices are vulnerable The BadUSB code, which can take over the majority of USB products, is released to the public. Nov 17, 2014 1:41 PM CST Police officers in California, Texas testing networked guns Police in California and Texas are testing networked weapons with technology from YardArm. Nov 17, 2014 3:33 PM CST OCZ launches new Vertex 460A SSD OCZ refreshes the venerable Vertex product line with the new Vertex 460A. Nov 17, 2014 8:16 PM CST Indian govt. orders Internet service providers to block porn sites Without any specific reason, the Indian government orders Indian-based internet service providers to block porn, followed by imagine and file sharing sites. Nov 18, 2014 3:02 AM CST Sales of Toyota Mirai begin next month, US debut mid-2015 The Toyota Mirai goes on sale next month, and will launch in the United States in mid-2015. Nov 18, 2014 6:21 AM CST Huawei Debuts new liquid-cooled FusionServer products at SC14 Huawei announces two new FusionServer products, including the liquid-cooled 16U E9000. Nov 18, 2014 9:27 AM CST US Marshals will auction off another lot of 50,000 bitcoins The US Marshals will auction off 50,000 bitcoins that were seized from Silk Road. Nov 18, 2014 11:53 AM CST Survey: Most motorists believe autonomous cars are dangerous Survey finds 65 percent of drivers are concerned over fully autonomous vehicles. Nov 18, 2014 2:21 PM CST Why do we still not have a fully waterproof smartphone on the market? With all the technological improvements in devices, why don't we have a standard waterproof smartphone? Nov 18, 2014 4:55 PM CST Logitech announces the Skrillex Edition UE Boom mobile speaker Logitech partners up with Skrillex, the six-time Grammy award-winning music producer for the Skrillex Edition UE Boom speaker. Nov 18, 2014 5:39 PM CST 50% of consumers thinking of a smart wristband will buy a smartwatch Half of consumers in the market for a smart wristband next year will instead choose a smartwatch. Nov 18, 2014 7:30 PM CST 'Peanuts' CG movie trailer goes live The long-running series to be rejuvenated with new CG animation. Nov 18, 2014 11:18 PM CST Intel will soon merge its mobile divisions with its CPU division Intel will be merging its mobile division with its PC chip-making division in the near future. Nov 19, 2014 2:36 AM CST 90% of US households have at least three Internet-connected devices 90% of US households have three or more Internet-connected devices, and that number is expected to only increase. Nov 19, 2014 7:38 AM CST Police adopting officer body cams, and don't inform while recording Police body cams are becoming more common place, worn by officers out on patrol, but there are growing privacy concerns. Nov 19, 2014 5:22 PM CST XOO Belt, a belt that can charge your smartphone hits Indiegogo Ever wanted an internal 2100mAh battery in your belt? The XOO Belt is the one for you, currently on Indiegogo. Nov 19, 2014 10:26 PM CST Wicked Lasers to End High Power Laser Sales to USA Starting Jan 1st Wicked Lasers to end US sales - 40% off now though. Nov 20, 2014 1:14 AM CST SGI demonstrates 30 million IOPS beast with Intel P3700's at SC14 The fastest HPC rigs in the world weren't quite fast enough, so Intel and SGI slapped 64 Intel DC P3700's into a 32-socket server and called it a day. Nov 20, 2014 8:40 AM CST OCZ Storage Solutions introduces Saber 1000 SSD OCZ releases a new SATA enterprise SSD geared for read-intensive workloads. Nov 20, 2014 9:57 AM CST Intel teases its Haswell-EX processor, which will feature 36 threads Intel begins detailing its upcoming Haswell-EX processor, with 18 cores, 45MB of cache and DDR4 support. Nov 20, 2014 7:11 PM CST SpotCam announces its new 24/7 cloud-based Wi-Fi HD camera SpotCam unveils its new home monitoring Wi-Fi video solution, with free 24-hour cloud-based HD video playback. Nov 20, 2014 10:14 PM CST Aussie ISP iiNet blames customer problems on line owners neglect iiNet pins customer connectivity issues and slow line speeds on line providers Telstra, claiming they won't fix their issues. Nov 21, 2014 3:43 AM CST An analysis: Dell's 24 and 27-inch 4K monitors hit the market Dell release two high-range 4K monitors to the global market, we take a look at the pricing and release features. Nov 21, 2014 6:31 AM CST 3D-printed body parts helping save the lives of medical patients Surgeons hope 3D-printed hearts will give them a better strategy when operating on young children. Nov 21, 2014 10:37 AM CST Intel announces 3D NAND design Intel announces the densest 3D NAND design on the market. Nov 21, 2014 2:55 PM CST Sony's new 5.9-inch, 6.4-inch smartphone leaked to public Sony's new 5.9-inch and 6.4-inch smartphones have been leaked - here's some information and images. Nov 21, 2014 7:03 PM CST Army working on small aerial drone that weighs just 0.5 grams Drone, drones, UAV, UAVs, unmanned aerial vehicle, small drone, pocket-size, pocket-sized drone. Nov 22, 2014 1:24 AM CST Samsung wants the US government to block GeForce GPU shipments The Samsung and NVIDIA legal battle heats up, with Samsung asking the US government to block imports of GeForce GPUs, Tegra processors. Nov 22, 2014 10:26 PM CST Made in China e-cigarette apparently can also be infected by malware It seems everything that is connected can suffer from malware attacks, including... e-cigs! Nov 23, 2014 7:16 AM CST Li-Fi uses light-based communication, capable of 15Gbps Li-Fi will compete with Wi-Fi, using light to transfer data, at some insane speeds - beyond 15Gbps, or 1.8GB/sec. Nov 23, 2014 6:33 PM CST Pebble update see's 80 languages added and Android app support Pebble's smartwatch see's extensive language support and increased Android OS useability. Nov 23, 2014 9:34 PM CST ASRock X99 WS-E/10G motherboard supports wicked fast 10G Ethernet ASRock introduces new X99 WS-E/10G motherboard, providing support for 10G Ethernet. Nov 24, 2014 10:47 AM CST Ferguson Grand Jury reaches decision The much-anticipated verdict in the Micheal Brown case is to be announced today, and Ferguson is bracing for more violent protests. Nov 24, 2014 2:06 PM CST Patriot increases capacity of LX series SDXC and microSDXC cards Patriot memory extend their range with larger capacity SDXC and microSDXC flash memory cards. Nov 24, 2014 7:02 PM CST Tsu, new social network has gained 1 million users in five weeks Tsu is a new social network that will provide 90% of its revenue to registered members. Nov 24, 2014 8:53 PM CST castAR has shipped its first set of AR glasses, more on their way The first pair of castAR's AR glasses have shipped, with more on their way. Nov 24, 2014 11:41 PM CST Survey: Most users believe Internet access is a basic human right Recent survey finds 83 percent of Internet users believe affordable Internet access should be a basic human right. Nov 25, 2014 5:17 AM CST Apple iPhone 6 storage tested with MLC and TLC NAND - TLC slower IPhone 6 Plus TLC NAND is tested, and results may point to compression algorithms and system memory used for flash management on TLC models. Nov 25, 2014 9:39 AM CST UK police arrest two men behind 'Expendables 3' piracy Two men suspected of pirating the Expendables 3 movie have been arrested in the UK. Nov 25, 2014 11:59 AM CST IDC: Tablet boom is over as sales drop, with first year of iPad drop Tablet sales are slowing, with less than 8 percent year-over-year market growth, IDC says. Nov 25, 2014 2:33 PM CST Meet the Sonim XP7 Extreme, the 'world's most rugged' Android phone Sonim unveils its new super-rugged XP7 Extreme smartphone, designed to handle water, snow, extreme drops, low temperatures, and more. Nov 25, 2014 5:16 PM CST VR device 3DHead has evaporated - has no ties to Oculus Billionaire Alki David tries to kill yet another company with wacky marketing videos. Nov 25, 2014 6:53 PM CST Valve moves to block key resellers - limiting Steam gift rules Valve and Steam pit an effort to block key resellers from trading new releases. Nov 25, 2014 9:54 PM CST Insight into the mind of a former NSA programmer/hacker Cybersecurity specialists working for the NSA and GCHQ get burned out quickly, and easily find employment in the private sector, report says. Nov 26, 2014 4:35 AM CST HDD manufacturing rebounds and prices near $25 per TB for holidays HDD prices are falling as supply is finally rebounding three years after the Thailand floods, look for great deals on Black Friday! Nov 26, 2014 8:40 AM CST 4K TV shipments soar as Black Friday shopping approaches The price of 4K televisions are falling, and the emergence of other 4K-capable devices is helping fuel rapid growth. Nov 26, 2014 1:03 PM CST Researchers boost solar cell efficiency 21.8% with Blu-ray technology Researchers have found a way to boost solar panel efficiency by using the patterns on Blu-ray disks. Nov 26, 2014 3:08 PM CST Deploying police body cameras could help avoid high-profile incidents Body cameras could help keep both officers and the community safer, as interest in the video wearables increases. Nov 26, 2014 6:18 PM CST Android OS dominating iOS and Windows in tablet and smartphone market Android is now showing a substantial lead in the smartphone and tablet market, how are the other companies doing? Nov 26, 2014 8:10 PM CST AMD's Radeon R9 490X could feature over 1TB/sec memory bandwidth Thanks to HBM memory, AMD's next, next-gen GPU could feature over 1TB/sec of memory bandwidth. Nov 26, 2014 9:53 PM CST Microsoft went through over 200 prototypes for the Xbox One controller There were over 200 prototypes of the Xbox One controller made before Microsoft decided on the final design. Nov 27, 2014 2:36 AM CST Razer Nabu smartband confirmed for release next week Razer to release their black-color smartband to the North American market starting next week. Nov 27, 2014 8:55 PM CST BitTorrent unveils 'Children of the Machine' original programming BitTorrent looks ready to try to take on Netflix and Amazon, announcing its 'Children of the Machine' original programming. Nov 28, 2014 11:27 AM CST Home Depot spent up to $43M on data breach during just one quarter Home Depot is suffering the financial cost of a major data breach, spending $43M in one quarter alone. Nov 28, 2014 1:47 PM CST Toyota will take autonomous vehicle testing to the highway Japanese automaker Toyota plans to test its autonomous vehicles on open highways. Nov 28, 2014 8:40 PM CST Samsung enters volume production using its 14nm FinFET process Samsung's 14nm FinFET process enters volume production, with AMD and Apple both benefiting. Nov 29, 2014 1:02 AM CST Panda Security finds more than 20 million new malware samples in Q3 Security firm PandaLabs discovered more than 20 new malware samples during Q3, as our PCs, mobile devices, and networks are under attack. Nov 29, 2014 5:24 AM CST AOptix pioneering hybrid laser for internet, faster than fiber Beam me the Internet, Scotty! AOptix pioneers hybrid laser system that is faster than fiber. Nov 29, 2014 2:26 PM CST iOS users spent more on Black Friday than Google Android users There might be more Google Android users, but Apple iOS smartphone and tablet owners spent more on Black Friday. Nov 30, 2014 1:21 PM CST Google Play 'Best Apps of 2014' released Google Play's top apps of 2014 have been released to the public with a diverse range on offer. Nov 30, 2014 8:57 PM CST Unreleased Sony films hit Internet after cyberattack last week Several high-profile movies from Sony Picture Entertainment have leaked online after the crippling cyberattack last week. Nov 30, 2014 11:51 PM CST Some Xbox One gamers having trouble downloading COD: Advanced Warfare Some Xbox One owners report problems trying to download Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Nov 3, 2014 1:30 PM CST Sony has sold 13.5 million PlayStation 4 consoles so far Sony's PlayStation 4 is selling well, with 3.3 million PS4s sold this quarter, bringing the total to 13.5 million. Nov 3, 2014 11:29 PM CST X Games Aspen 2015 will host Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tourney X Games Aspen 2015 will play host to a live Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament. Nov 5, 2014 11:49 AM CST Just Cause 3 screenshots leaked from the Xbox One version Just Cause 3 teased through leaked screenshots, looks like it will feature microtransactions. Nov 6, 2014 6:34 AM CST DICE has parts of Battlefield 4 running on Apple's iOS DICE has a 'tech demo' of Battlefield 4 operational on iOS. Nov 6, 2014 9:35 PM CST Bungie gives unwell gamer a one-of-a-kind gun in Destiny A man has seven brain surgeries in a year, so Bungie gives him a one-of-a-kind gun in Destiny. Nov 8, 2014 7:29 PM CST Ubisoft confirms there will be no Far Cry 4: Blood Dragon Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon won't be getting a sequel, says Ubisoft. Nov 10, 2014 9:33 PM CST Assassin's Creed: Unity is having serious performance problems on PC Even with a beefy PC, Assassin's Creed: Unity runs like crap. Nov 12, 2014 3:11 AM CST Ubisoft is blaming AMD for Assassin's Creed: Unity's poor performance Who is to blame for the poor performance of Assassin's Creed: Unity? According to Ubisoft... it's AMD. Nov 13, 2014 8:19 PM CST Sony PlayStation 4 outsold Nintendo, Microsoft Xbox One in October Not surprisingly, the Sony PlayStation 4 continued to outsell the Microsoft Xbox One, racking up more units sold in October. Nov 14, 2014 7:30 AM CST Evolution Studios offers free Driveclub DLC after various problems Two DLC packs for Driveclub will be released, as an apology for the still-chugging-along PS4 exclusive, Driveclub. Nov 15, 2014 9:13 PM CST Robotoki's Human Element drops F2P, still aiming for November 2015 Robotoki ends its agreement with F2P giant Nexon, axes the F2P offering of Human Element, still due for release in November 2015. Nov 17, 2014 1:30 AM CST Far Cry 4 day-one update adds SLI support, fixes multi-monitor setups The day one patch for Far Cry 4 fixes a massive list of issues, adding SLI support at the last minute. Nov 18, 2014 12:11 AM CST Destiny gets updated with a 2.44GB patch, preparing for its first DLC Bungie updates Destiny with a massive new 2.44GB patch, preparing the game for its first DLC on December 9. Nov 18, 2014 2:33 AM CST Thimbleweed Park, a 'true spiritual successor' to Maniac Mansion Maniac Mansion creators are making Thimbleweed Park, a 'true spiritual successor' to one of the most infamous LucasArts games. Nov 18, 2014 11:28 PM CST WoW tips over 10 million subscribers again as new expansion launches Blizzard announces World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor helps WoW tip over 10 million subscribers again. Nov 19, 2014 9:34 PM CST Sony launches new marketing blitz ahead of Black Friday next week Sony launches a new video ad to promote its PS4, saying it is the "best place to play" Nov 20, 2014 12:57 PM CST Snoop Dogg to make an appearance in into DOTA 2 Popular online battle arena game Dota 2 may Feature Snoop Dogg's voice in the near future. Nov 21, 2014 4:35 AM CST Xbox One, PlayStation 4 outpacing Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 sales The Xbox One and PS4 are seeing better comparative sales than the Xbox 360 and PS3 during their respective first years of launch years ago. Nov 21, 2014 2:19 PM CST Forbes: Ubisoft should 'refund anyone' bought Assassin's Creed: Unity Over the long list of things wrong with Assassin's Creed: Unity, Forbes recommends Ubisoft 'refund anyone who has purchased the game' Nov 22, 2014 9:25 PM CST PlanetSide 2 on the PlayStation 4 is bottlenecked by the PS4's CPU The CPU inside of Sony's PlayStation 4 is the 'bottleneck' of PlanetSide 2, according to the Creative Director of the game. Nov 23, 2014 5:47 PM CST Microsoft Xbox One team says it was not hacked, as previously claimed Microsoft Xbox Live was not compromised, company confirms. Nov 24, 2014 12:42 PM CST Fidelity Investments launches 'StockCity' to woo millennials Fidelity Investments has launched the 'StockCity' Nov 24, 2014 10:42 PM CST 343 Industries pledges to fix Halo: The Master Chief Collection Halo: The Master Chief Collection is still broken, with its developer pledging to fix it ASAP. Nov 25, 2014 11:27 PM CST DayZ beta is coming late next year, is also arriving on consoles DayZ will finally enter beta form late next year, with a console prototype to be unveiled in Q3 2015. Nov 26, 2014 8:28 PM CST Telltale's Game of Thrones game drops on December 2 Game of Thrones from Telltale Games will arrive on December 2. Nov 28, 2014 2:28 AM CST The Crew's Lead Game Designer says the game will launch smoothly Ubisoft's 'The Crew' will launch smoothly according to its Lead Game Designer. Nov 30, 2014 8:34 PM CST Consumers will determine the winner in mobile payments battle When it comes to the budding mobile payments war, it'll be up to consumers to help determine a winner. Nov 2, 2014 12:24 PM CST Amazon admits it got Fire smartphone pricing wrong at launch The Amazon Fire phone launched in July, but was a complete dud, with the company admitting it got pricing wrong. Nov 2, 2014 8:30 PM CST Star Wars: Episode VII principal photography wraps in London A gentle reminder: New Star Wars films are coming, and now just a year away! Nov 3, 2014 4:40 PM CST OCZ Storage Solutions opens new online shop OCZ launches the OCZ Shop, a direct connection for OCZ SSDs. Nov 3, 2014 5:42 PM CST Christian Bale abandons role playing Steve Jobs in upcoming biopic Christian Bale will not play Steve Jobs in upcoming biopic film, Hollywood Reporter says. Nov 3, 2014 9:30 PM CST Amazon China and India facing issues with local governments Even though Amazon is having unique difficulties in establishing business in China and India, they've assured that it is not shutting its operations. Nov 4, 2014 2:00 AM CST Oculus urges Sony to solve motion sickness problems before launch Oculus VR doesn't want Sony to rush its Project Morpheus headset without solving motion sickness issues. Nov 4, 2014 8:30 AM CST NVIDIA, Ubisoft team up for GeForce GTX 'Pick Your Path' bundle Purchase a new select NVIDIA GPU or gaming laptop with NVIDIA mobile technology, and get a free game from Ubisoft. Nov 4, 2014 11:30 AM CST Xiaomi ready to invest $1 billion to expand its Internet TV service Xiaomi will invest $1 billion to help its video content delivery services. Nov 4, 2014 12:24 PM CST Underwriters Laboratories acquires Futuremark, the makers of 3DMark The makers of 3DMark have been acquired by a safety testing organization, known as Underwriters Laboratories. Nov 4, 2014 6:08 PM CST Acer's new Switch 12 tablet features Intel's new Core M processor Acer's new 2-in-1 Switch 12 tablet features Intel's Core M processor, detachable keyboard and much more. Nov 5, 2014 2:26 AM CST Apple iPhone 6 recall may be pending, due to TLC flash TLC flash is becoming mainstream, but a few snafu's have left some wondering. Is Apple the latest victim? Nov 5, 2014 5:30 PM CST Reload Studios, the ex-Infinity Ward developers, tease new VR shooter Reload Studios teases its upcoming multiplayer VR shooter. Nov 6, 2014 1:29 AM CST Study: Google Glass could hurt your peripheral vision over time Google Glass could limit a wearer's peripheral vision, making it dangerous to drive vehicles, ride bikes, and otherwise travel around town. Nov 6, 2014 12:06 PM CST Chitika: Apple iPad's 80% Web traffic among tablets dominating The iPad might have a lot of competition, but still dominating Web traffic, according to Chitika. Nov 6, 2014 5:14 PM CST OnePlus has sold 500,000 OnePlus One smartphones, wants to double it OnePlus has sold over 500,000 OnePlus One smartphones, wants to hit one million before the end of the year. Nov 7, 2014 1:37 AM CST Report: 3D usage for children under six should be avoided French-based ANSES says 3D for children under six can lead to vision problems, and should be avoided. Nov 7, 2014 5:32 PM CST Amazon unveils Echo, a speaker with a built-in personal assistant Amazon Echo, with Siri and Google Now-like abilities, all while it looks sleek and plays music. Nov 8, 2014 8:24 PM CST Cybercriminals taking interest in targeting Apple iOS, Mac OS X Apple iOS and Mac OS X are still secure, especially compared to rival software, but cybercriminals are becoming more inventive in their attack strategies. Nov 9, 2014 2:14 PM CST Russian president gifts Chinese leader a Russian-developed smartphone Vladimir Putin gives Chinese president the world's first Russian-developed dual-screen smartphone. Nov 9, 2014 7:39 PM CST Moto X receives its Android 5.0 Lollipop update before Nexus devices Google Nexus devices aren't first when it comes to Android 5.0 Lollipop, with the Moto X getting updated quicker than the Nexus smartphones. Nov 10, 2014 12:39 AM CST AMD rumored to be testing next-gen GPUs internally, known as Fiji XT AMD testing its new Fiji XT GPUs internally, based on its new technology that will power the upcoming Radeon R9 390X. Nov 10, 2014 8:35 PM CST SMART Modular Technologies announces M.2 SATA SSD M.2 is headed into the datacenter in a big way, and SMART Modular Technologies joins the ranks of M.2 manufacturers. Nov 11, 2014 10:53 AM CST OWC offers 1TB SSD upgrade kit for MacBook Air models OWC provides unique SSD upgrade kits for MacBook Air laptops. Nov 11, 2014 1:46 PM CST GIGABYTE announces GeForce GTX 980 WaterForce Tri-SLI AIO cooler GIGABYTE announces the truly beautiful, captivating GeForce GTX 980 WaterForce Tri-SLI AIO liquid cooler. Nov 11, 2014 6:13 PM CST NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 rumored to keep its 256-bit bus, and 4GB of RAM The mid-range GeForce GTX 960 could keep the bigger brothers' 256-bit memory bus, and 4GB of RAM. Nov 12, 2014 2:31 AM CST NVM Express launches NVMe 1.2 specification The new NVMe specification adds features for consumers and datacenters alike. Nov 12, 2014 10:17 AM CST AMD Radeon R9 390X rumored to have truly next-gen 4096-bit memory bus AMD rumored to inject 4096-bit memory bus onto its next-gen Radeon R9 390X, would result in 640GB/sec memory bandwidth. Nov 12, 2014 7:16 PM CST Third 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' trailer released by Marvel The longest trailer yet is launched in yummy HD. Nov 12, 2014 11:36 PM CST New development tool from A*STAR speeds 20TB HDD HAMR development How do I pack more data into this HDD? Lasers! Nov 13, 2014 10:05 AM CST US needs to treat cyber warfare as a real threat to security Dispersive Technologies believes US needs to step up its cybersecurity efforts to defend against foreign state-sponsored attacks. Nov 13, 2014 7:07 PM CST GIGABYTE teams up with EK Water Blocks for their X99 motherboards Want to liquid cool your X99 motherboard from GIGABYTE? Their new partnership with EK Water Blocks should have you splashing with excitement. Nov 13, 2014 11:28 PM CST Report says DoJ uses airplane flights to help better snoop on citizens The US Marshals Service can better track down suspects, and snoop on ordinary American citizens, when they use airplane flights, a new report indicates. Nov 14, 2014 5:30 AM CST Knightscope hopes to build generation of robotic security guards Silicon Valley company Knightscope is developing the K5 security robot. Nov 14, 2014 12:18 PM CST Analyst: Lenovo and ASUS finding success in the tablet market Lenovo and ASUS haven't found a way to top Apple or Samsung in the tablet market, but are both finding great success. Nov 14, 2014 4:24 PM CST Survey: Nine out of 10 IT professionals have lost company data IT professionals have lost data and sometimes wait too long before being able to find time to back up data. Nov 15, 2014 7:00 PM CST Bitcoin provides a 'compelling investment thesis' for investors TweakTown speaks with Trevor Murphy, CTO of the BitStash bitcoin storage company. Nov 16, 2014 8:16 PM CST Enter to win 'Doctor Who: The Complete Eight Series' on Blu-ray The latest season of the classic BBC sci-fi series could be yours. Nov 16, 2014 10:34 PM CST Supermicro sets new STAC world record for low latency Supermicro's announcement shows a strong commitment in financial service needs with the new line up of Hyper-Speed servers. Nov 17, 2014 11:56 AM CST DarkHotel targets vulnerable Wi-Fi networks, victimizing company execs DarkHotel is taking aim at users in several countries, with a specific focus on corporate espionage at C-level executives. Nov 17, 2014 1:46 PM CST Bitcoin security moving forward, and BitStash hopes to lead the way Bitcoin has proven to be a relatively secure cryptocurrency platform, however, bitcoin exchanges and digital wallets have been victimized by criminals. Nov 17, 2014 4:15 PM CST Intel MICA wearable will have Google alerts, AT&T data plan support Details regarding Intel's MICA wearable continue to surface, including Google alerts and AT&T data plan support. Nov 17, 2014 8:47 PM CST Samsung to reduce the number of smartphones it offers next year by 30% Samsung will reduce the number of smartphone models it makes, and has on offer to consumers, by 25-30% in 2015. Nov 18, 2014 3:33 AM CST Kaspersky wants to keep the world secure going into the future Kaspersky envisions the way technology could shape, and change our future in their latest YouTube video. Nov 18, 2014 8:09 AM CST Intel announces new Xeon Phi Knights Hill at SC14 Intel competes with NVIDIA for supercomputing market share with the new Xeon Phi Knights Landing and Knights Hill co-processors. Nov 18, 2014 10:08 AM CST Sony continues to restructure, wants to push forward in entertainment Sony is working to restructure and turn its entertainment division into a revenue cash cow. Nov 18, 2014 12:31 PM CST Central Command says Islamic State 'may or may not' pose cyber threat Islamic State poses a "threat on multiple fronts," including potential cyberthreats, according to US Central Command. Nov 18, 2014 3:19 PM CST Netflix is coming Down Under, arrives in Australia in March 2015 Netflix announces it is officially coming to Australia in March 2015. Nov 18, 2014 5:22 PM CST Real estate drone captures topless sunbather, accidentally uses pics A drone used by a real estate company accidentally captures photo of topless lady sunbathing in her backyard. Nov 18, 2014 6:26 PM CST Sony's new image sensor is capable of amazing auto-focus abilities Sony's new Exmor RS IMX230 stacked CMOS image sensor has some insane auto-focus abilities, with 192 auto-focus points and more. Nov 18, 2014 9:32 PM CST WhatsApp for Android introduces end-to-end encryption The latest update to WhatsApp for Android provides end-to-end encryption. Nov 19, 2014 1:42 AM CST Singapore Airlines passenger shocked with $1171 in-flight Wi-Fi bill A passenger on a Singapore Airlines flight racks up a massive $1171 in-flight Wi-Fi bill. Nov 19, 2014 3:31 AM CST Starbucks wireless charging technology hitting SF Bay Area locations Starbucks is rolling out Powermat wireless charging stations in the San Francisco Bay Area, with wider roll out expected soon. Nov 19, 2014 10:39 AM CST Firefox's default search engine is Yahoo, which replaced Google Google gets replaced by Yahoo as the default search engine in Mozilla Firefox. Nov 19, 2014 6:50 PM CST Sony Pictures abandons 'Steve Jobs' movie Like the man himself, will the Steve Jobs biopic make a comeback? Nov 19, 2014 11:17 PM CST Netflix is streaming 6.5 million terabytes of data every month Netflix is on track to stream a total of 78 million terabytes of data... this year alone. Nov 20, 2014 2:39 AM CST AMD announces Samsung as a major partner of its FreeSync technology AMD partners up with Samsung for FreeSync monitors, with FreeSync-powered UHD displays arriving in March 2015. Nov 20, 2014 9:05 AM CST SanDisk Fusion ioMemory SSDs used in CERN supercomputing projects SanDisk Fusion ioMemory propels data storage at the world's largest particle accelerator. Nov 20, 2014 10:33 AM CST Intel Adds 3D NAND to the Roadmap for 2015 Products Intel puts 3D NAND on the roadmap for 2015 release. Nov 20, 2014 7:29 PM CST Activision announces Call of Duty franchise has generated $10 billion The Call of Duty franchise has generated over $10 billion in sales worldwide. Nov 20, 2014 10:41 PM CST Omni-directional single-person speaker on Kickstarter Innovative company Sound Lazer bid to Kickstart-ers to help them build their new single-direction speaker systems. Nov 21, 2014 5:27 AM CST Helicopter drones could one day be used to help fight wildfires Lockheed Martin hopes to see its K-MAX helicopter drone help fight wildfires, shielding firefighters and pilots from harm. Nov 21, 2014 7:39 AM CST Survey: One-third of IT failures caused by employee browsing habits New survey finds at least one third-of IT failures can be blamed on questionable Internet browsing habits of employees. Nov 21, 2014 11:25 AM CST Apple feeling the pressure, lashing out at No. 3 manufacturer Xiaomi No. 3 smartphone make Xiaomi has had a whirlwind rise up the sales charts, and is taking aim at Apple and Samsung. Nov 21, 2014 3:35 PM CST First thoughts: Sony's Smartwatch 3 Sony's Smartwatch 3 has just been released, we analyse the target audience and basic features. Nov 21, 2014 9:04 PM CST Seattle Police Department will outfit officers with body cameras The Seattle Police Department will continue its plan to roll out wearable video cameras for police officers. Nov 22, 2014 4:16 PM CST Acer to join ASUS with a 2560x1440, 144Hz G-SYNC capable monitor Acer to launch its own QHD 144Hz G-SYNC monitor early next year. Nov 23, 2014 1:33 AM CST Sony denies its PlayStation Network was hacked, but will watch closely Sony denies its PlayStation Network was breached in cyberattack. Nov 23, 2014 11:22 AM CST Google's Project Loon can now stay in the air for up to 100 days Google updates its Internet balloon initiative, Project Loon, with increase flight time, and more. Nov 23, 2014 7:31 PM CST Apple Mac's pirate flag remade for resale Susan Kare re-paints Apple Mac skull flags for a pricy re-sale. Nov 23, 2014 11:25 PM CST Swiss watchmakers fight back against smartwatch digital copies Swiss watchmakers demand upwards of $15,000 for a custom watch, and aren't happy users get them for free with Android apps. Nov 24, 2014 12:06 PM CST NSA, GCHQ seemingly linked to the frightening Regin stealth malware The Regin malware was very well written, and it appears the NSA and/or GCHQ could be behind it, reports now indicate. Nov 24, 2014 2:19 PM CST Kobo Aura H20 eReader announced - Waterproof in design Kobo's new market offering is water and dust resistant - it has the certification to prove it. Nov 24, 2014 8:08 PM CST IM app 'Slack' lets employers tap their staff conversations Slack allows your boss to become a vicious dictator - monitoring, editing and deleting any employee's conversations. Nov 24, 2014 10:09 PM CST Stallone says sanitised PG-13 'Expandables 3' was a mistake Expect Expendables 4 to return to a harder R. Nov 25, 2014 12:16 AM CST Intel, McAfee working to eliminate passwords by using biometrics Intel, McAfee believe passwords can be eliminated by using biometric authentication. Nov 25, 2014 6:14 AM CST ATSC lays out path to 100 TB HDDs by 2025 100 TB HDD's are soon going to be possible by utilizing incredible new magnetic recording technology. Nov 25, 2014 10:18 AM CST Intel to release computers as small as USB thumb drives next year Intel will release amazingly small computers next year that can be plugged into TV's and monitors. Nov 25, 2014 1:19 PM CST Intel learns painful lessons in the mobile industry, as it looks ahead Intel didn't react quickly to join the mobile market when smartphones and tablets first began to boom, but is learning as it goes along. Nov 25, 2014 3:51 PM CST 'Blade Runner' sequel won't be directed by Ridley Scott The sequel is still coming, but with a change of director. Nov 25, 2014 5:18 PM CST Apple's market value tips over $700 billion Apple's stocks soar to over $700 billion - almost double their closest competition. Nov 25, 2014 8:01 PM CST AU retailer Kogan unveils $329 AUD Windows 8.1-based laptop Kogan offers up a cheap Pentium-powered laptop offering. Nov 25, 2014 11:04 PM CST San Francisco startup Doorman delivers packages, fighting theft The Doorman service in San Francisco helps deliver packages in a timely manner, helping prevent theft and increasing convenience. Nov 26, 2014 5:19 AM CST Microsoft adds native support for FLAC audio files in Windows 10 Audiophiles, rejoice! Microsoft finally bakes native FLAC capability into Windows 10, along with MKV. Nov 26, 2014 10:25 AM CST Samsung unleashes free Far Cry 4 gaming bundle with 840 EVO purchase Samsung offers a free copy of the wildly popular Far Cry 4 with the purchase of any 840 EVO SSD. Nov 26, 2014 1:47 PM CST Experts still claim Edward Snowden data leaks cost lives Edward Snowden wanted the US people to know about mass surveillance, but some lawmakers and experts still say lives were lost. Nov 26, 2014 5:43 PM CST ASRock's X99 WS-E/10G features Quad LAN; 2xGbE, 2x10GbE ports ASRock's upcoming X99 WS-E/10G features four Ethernet ports, two of which are 10GbE. Nov 26, 2014 6:48 PM CST iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users reading habits have changed against tablets Study claims that users who have purchased iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models are using tablets less and less. Nov 26, 2014 8:54 PM CST Anonymous releases dox with KKK leader's credit card info, SSN The KKK is losing a battle of online wits with the Anonymous hacker collective. Nov 27, 2014 12:12 AM CST Hacker avoids maximum 440-year sentence, hit with misdemeanor instead Fidel Salinas avoided a potential 440-year maximum sentence. Nov 27, 2014 1:23 PM CST Nintendo files new patent allowing Gameboy emulation on smartphones Nintendo patents go public, seeing a possible plan come to light for them to utilize GBA technology in multiple mobile fields. Nov 27, 2014 10:04 PM CST Former GCHQ leader concerned over smartphone biometrics security Sir John Adye, former GCHQ boss, seems concerned about smartphone biometrics security protocols. Nov 28, 2014 12:08 PM CST Starbucks could help bring wireless mobile charging mainstream in 2015 Starbucks is rolling out wireless chargers in its retail stores, helping bring the technology mainstream. Nov 28, 2014 2:33 PM CST AMD's Radeon R9 295X2 can be found for as low as $679 online AMD's dual-GPU Radeon R9 295X2 card can be found for $679 online, down from its original price of $1499. Nov 28, 2014 10:32 PM CST Audi creating electric vehicle with 280-mile range to rival Tesla Audi plans to create a new electric family vehicle with a 280-mile range, in an effort to compete against Tesla. Nov 29, 2014 3:03 AM CST Mushkin releases 1TB Reactor SSD with SMI controller Mushkin releases the Reactor 1 TB SSD with a 3-year warranty. Nov 29, 2014 10:15 AM CST North Korea could be behind Sony Pictures hack, investigation underway Sony is investigating a possible North Korean link behind its Sony Pictures hack. Nov 29, 2014 2:28 PM CST Sony recruits Mandiant to help clean up cybersecurity mess After a nasty security breach, Sony Pictures Entertainment has tasked Mandiant with helping it resolve the problems. Nov 30, 2014 6:54 PM CST Microsoft set to demonstrate Windows 10 to the world in January 2015 Microsoft is ready to begin promoting Windows 10, and will begin demonstrating the OS to the masses in late January 2015. Nov 30, 2014 10:24 PM CST Score a copy of Luc Besson's 'Lucy' in our latest Blu-ray promo The sci-fi blockbuster comes to home video, and you could score one for nix. Nov 30, 2014 11:57 PM CST Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare runs at 1080p on PS4, not for Xbox One Sledgehammer Studios CEO Michael Condrey offered details regarding resolution and FPS of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. Nov 3, 2014 7:30 PM CST Star Citizen will have 8K textures, no 'baked down' graphics Star Citizen is pushing the boundaries of PC graphics, with 8K and beyond textures, and no 'baked down' graphics thanks to it being a PC game. Nov 4, 2014 12:21 AM CST Some Unity Asset Store creators are making $30,000 per month Unity Asset Store top sellers are making up to $30,000 per month in sales. Nov 5, 2014 9:27 PM CST Far Cry 4 PC system requirements released, ahead of game launch Far Cry 4 will be released on Nov. 18 and minimum and optimal PC requirements were made available. Nov 6, 2014 3:38 PM CST The Division dev: wants a 'good experience on all respective formats' Massive Entertainment says that The Division on PC isn't a 'downgraded' version, with the PC able to 'cram it up' in terms of detail. Nov 6, 2014 10:29 PM CST Nintendo president shrugs off Microsoft Xbox One, Sony PlayStation 4 Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime criticizes the Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One game consoles. Nov 9, 2014 3:48 AM CST Telltale confirms Game of Thrones game for Xbox One and PS4 Game of Thrones is coming to the Xbox One and PS4, with Telltale Games teasing story details on its upcoming sure-fire hit. Nov 11, 2014 8:43 PM CST PS4 vs. Xbox One: Let the holiday pricing battles begin Who is going to win the holiday console battle, Microsoft (Xbox One) or Sony (PlayStation 4)? Here are some thoughts on the subject. Nov 12, 2014 10:20 AM CST Sony launches its TV service for the PS3 and PS4: PlayStation Vue Sony announces PlayStation Vue, its rumored PlayStation TV service. Nov 13, 2014 10:34 PM CST Digital Storm: "PC gaming delivers a superior visual experience" Boutique gaming PC company Digital Storm enjoying a new era in PC gaming, as hardware, game titles push forward. Nov 14, 2014 5:15 PM CST Ubisoft: 'disconnect your Internet' to fix Assassin's Creed: Unity Ubisoft provides a list of possible fixes for the sinking ship that is Assassin's Creed: Unity, one of which is to 'disconnect from your Internet' Nov 15, 2014 10:33 PM CST Ubisoft says it would delay Assassin's Creed 'if it's not good enough' Ubisoft says that it would delay the release of a game if the quality of it was in question, obviously forgot about Assassin's Creed: Unity. Nov 17, 2014 3:03 AM CST France is pissed off with Assassin's Creed: Unity and Ubisoft France calls Assassin's Creed: Unity anti-Revolutionary 'propaganda' Nov 18, 2014 1:27 AM CST SCEA's Shawn Layden says harassment is 'completely unacceptable' Online gaming harassment is "completely unacceptable," SCEA President Shawn Layden recently said. Nov 18, 2014 12:49 PM CST Ad2Games: Video game market estimated to reach $30.7B by 2017 Online PC games will reach $30.7 billion in 2017, as free-to-play games help drive even more interest to the market. Nov 19, 2014 10:26 AM CST Far Cry 4 doesn't include FOV adjustments, for pirated versions Ubisoft teases that the pirated versions of Far Cry 4 for PC floating around do not include an FOV control. Nov 20, 2014 12:40 AM CST Nintendo hopes consumers open up their wallets for Christmas Nintendo continues marketing its Wii U and 3DS ahead of Christmas, hoping to boost sales. Nov 21, 2014 12:21 AM CST Valve tells Early Access developers to 'lift their game' Valve instructs their Early Access approved developers or provide more reliable content, gameplay and updates. Nov 21, 2014 7:36 AM CST GameStop reportedly unhappy Microsoft, Sony selling direct to gamers Video game retailer GameStop isn't happy about Microsoft and Sony giving away free game titles to gamers. Nov 22, 2014 1:24 PM CST NVIDIA teases world-first look at PC version of MGS V: Ground Zeroes The PC version of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is a step up, in some ways, to the PS4 version. Nov 23, 2014 12:31 AM CST Weekend problems resolved, GTA V servers are stable for Xbox One, PS4 GTA V players on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 endured some problems over the weekend, but the server issues have been resolved. Nov 24, 2014 2:38 AM CST Xbox boss Phil Spencer complements Sony PlayStation 4's great year Microsoft Xbox boss Phil Spencer applauded both his company and Sony for a great year of console sales. Nov 24, 2014 8:19 PM CST Xbox One designer responds to critics that say the console is too big Microsoft Xbox One designer Carl Ledbetter recently publicly responded to critics. Nov 25, 2014 5:40 PM CST Maniac Mansion spiritual successor funded on Kickstarter in a week It took just a week for the $375,000 funding goal for Thumbleweed Park, the spiritual successor to Maniac Mansion, to be met on Kickstarter. Nov 26, 2014 12:32 AM CST Now is the time for Microsoft to close the console gap with Xbox One The Sony PlayStation 4 handily outsold the Xbox One throughout 2014, but now is the perfect time for Microsoft to close the gap. Nov 27, 2014 4:38 AM CST Blizzard's Battle.net servers are experiencing major lag issues Blizzard are experiencing major server issues accross the board. Nov 28, 2014 10:02 PM CST Microsoft Xbox One reportedly outsold PlayStation 4 on Black Friday Microsoft says it saw incredible sales of its Xbox One game console on Black Friday, and could have outsold the PlayStation 4. Nov 30, 2014 10:31 PM CST EU practices cyberattack response ability during recent 24-hour event Cyberattack simulation event in the EU hopes to give companies a better ability to attack real-world cyberthreats. Nov 2, 2014 5:30 PM CST China develops anti-drone laser able to shoot down small drones Researchers in China create new anti-drone laser able to destroy small drone aircraft. Nov 3, 2014 5:30 AM CST Micron first to bring automotive-grade M500IT SSDs into your vehicle Micron leads the way with a new SSD designed specifically for automotive applications. Nov 3, 2014 5:21 PM CST Taylor Swift decides to pull her music catalog from Spotify Taylor Swift pulled her music from Spotify, despite millions of users listening to her music. Nov 3, 2014 8:30 PM CST Corsair Gaming shows off a slew of gaming goods at PAX Australia 2014 Corsair gets into the gaming scene at PAX Australia 2014 by showing off its gaming wares at the event. Nov 3, 2014 9:41 PM CST Oculus VR showed off Alien: Isolation, Superhot and more at PAX AU Alien: Isolation is damn scary on the Oculus Rift, while Superhot makes me feel like I'm Neo from The Matrix. Nov 4, 2014 3:14 AM CST Former CHP officer charged with stealing photos from arrestee phones A former CHP officer has been charged with two felony counts after admitting he stole photos off arrestee phones to share with other officers. Nov 4, 2014 10:30 AM CST Memblaze debuts new 8TB NVMe EBlaze4 PCIe SSD Memblaze takes NVMe to the extreme with market-leading speeds and a whopping 8TB of capacity. Nov 4, 2014 11:42 AM CST Enmotus announces release of FuzeDrive software Enmotus announces general availability of their FuzeDrive software. Nov 4, 2014 12:33 PM CST Oculus to launch the Rift within 'months, not years away' Oculus VR's CEO teases that the consumer model Rift is "months, not years away" Nov 4, 2014 9:29 PM CST Seagate announces availability of Kinetic Open Storage platform Need a nearly infinitely scalable file system that connects via Ethernet with no other hardware? Then Seagate's Kinetic platform is for you. Nov 5, 2014 10:00 AM CST Intel giving $15 cash to those who purchased Pentium 4 powered PCs Intel and HP agreed on a settlement for a long-running action-class lawsuit alleging that the chipmaker willingly fudged benchmarks and performance scores. Nov 5, 2014 6:35 PM CST Snoop Dogg helps Avegant reach $9.37 million in funding for its HMD Avegant reaches $9.37 million in series A funding with the help of Intel and... Snoop Dogg. Nov 6, 2014 2:40 AM CST Aberdeen integrates 8TB HGST He8 Helium HDDs Aberdeen deploys 8TB HGST He8 HDDs. Nov 6, 2014 3:36 PM CST NVIDIA enjoys record Q3 revenues, with GeForce GPU revenues up 36% NVIDIA posts record Q3 revenue results, with a 36% increase in GeForce GPU shipments. Nov 6, 2014 11:32 PM CST Samsung teases 6-inch 4K AMOLED panel with 700PPI+ for Galaxy Note 5 Samsung teases an incredible new mobile display, a 6-inch 4K display that should make it into the Galaxy Note 5, and even the Oculus Rift CV1. Nov 7, 2014 8:18 AM CST IDC: 30 billion connected devices, generating $3.04 trillion in 2020 The Internet of Things is a booming market, and will be worth an estimated $3.04 trillion in 2020. Nov 8, 2014 5:35 PM CST Google's modular smartphone, Project Ara, smiles for the camera Project Ara, Google's soon-to-be next big thing, gets a much more detailed look before its unveiling next year. Nov 8, 2014 8:46 PM CST NVIDIA says it's excited about its 'next generation GPU' NVIDIA teases its next-gen GPU already, when should we expect the GM200 to be announced? Nov 9, 2014 5:14 PM CST Take home a copy of Marvel's 'Agents of SHIELD' DVD thanks to Disney The Marvel cinematic universe unfolds on the small screen. Nov 9, 2014 9:43 PM CST OWC launches PS4 upgrade kit that quadruples storage up to 2TB OWC will boost your capacity and performance with a new HDD replacement kit for the PS4. Nov 10, 2014 3:16 PM CST Next 'Star Wars' to film at UK's Pinewood Studio in 2016 'Star Wars' returns to it's spiritual home in the UK. Nov 10, 2014 8:58 PM CST Intel boosts DC S3500 capacity to 1.6TB and adds M.2 option Intel's value-oriented DC S3500 series has enjoyed great success, but more capacity and slimmer form factors are always welcome. Nov 11, 2014 11:02 AM CST Pentagon wants aircraft-based drones for future recon, attack missions US Pentagon wants unmanned drones that can launch from aircraft to launch recon and attack missions directly from the sky. Nov 11, 2014 2:30 PM CST NZ Herald receives vial in the post, letter claims its the Ebola virus Someone sent the NZ Herald a vial, claiming it had the Ebola virus inside of it. Nov 11, 2014 6:39 PM CST DriveSavers and SanDisk announce data recovery partnership DriveSavers and SanDisk have forged a technical alliance for data recovery. Nov 12, 2014 6:00 AM CST Pew research finds many users don't trust Internet privacy anymore Americans are concerned about online privacy, and they feel that they don't have control of it any more, according to a new survey. Nov 12, 2014 1:21 PM CST Leaked details on NVIDIA's GeForce GTX Titan II, with 12GB of RAM NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce GTX Titan II rumored to have 12GB of RAM over a 384-bit memory bus. Nov 12, 2014 7:27 PM CST Samsung unveils Project Beyond, the world's first 3D 360-degree camera Samsung's new Project Beyond camera is capable of shooting 360-degree 3D video, streaming it to its Gear VR headset. Nov 13, 2014 2:37 AM CST Diablo Technologies displays SanDisk ULLtraDIMMS at Open Server Summit Diablo Technologies displays revolutionary ULLtraDIMM DDR3 SSD technology at Open Server Summit 2014. Nov 13, 2014 10:52 AM CST Ubisoft stock drops 9FPS, I mean 9% due to Assassin's Creed problems Assassin's Creed: Unity problems are extending past gamers, causing a massive 9% drop in Ubisoft stock. Nov 13, 2014 8:40 PM CST Reddit CEO steps down after a disagreement over office space After a 'disagreement with the board', Reddit's CEO resigns. Nov 14, 2014 12:35 AM CST Apple urges consumers to download apps only from authorized sources Apple urges users to be careful where they download and install apps from, as cyberattacks aimed at OS X and iOS increase. Nov 14, 2014 8:30 AM CST BlackBerry CEO John Chen doesn't want to rush into Chinese market China is a lucrative market for technology companies, but BlackBerry doesn't want to rush and encounter nothing but problems. Nov 14, 2014 1:30 PM CST Some Google Glass supporters losing faith in the wearable product Google Glass receives a tremendous amount of media attention, but some early supporters could be losing faith. Nov 15, 2014 1:26 AM CST iPhone 6 is outselling the iPhone 6 Plus at close to 3-to-1 units Apple is selling many, many more of its iPhone 6 than its bigger-than-life iPhone 6 Plus. Nov 15, 2014 10:01 PM CST Department of Banking and Securities concerned over bitcoin security The bitcoin cryptocurrency is getting more headlines, but security remains a concern. Nov 16, 2014 9:15 PM CST SK Hynix begins shipping its next-gen 8GHz GDDR5 HBM memory Next-generation VRAM is now shipping, with the 3D-stackable, HBM memory from SK Hynix now shipping in 4Gb chips. Nov 16, 2014 11:57 PM CST World of Warcraft servers targeted by DDoS, causing serious headaches World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor North American gamers were met by a DDoS attack. Nov 17, 2014 12:12 PM CST Third-party SSD vendors address Apple TRIM issue Apple's unannounced and unpopular removal of TRIM support leaves users scrambling for third-party alternatives. Nov 17, 2014 2:59 PM CST NVIDIA launches its Tesla K80 dual GPU card, with 24GB of RAM NVIDIA launches its new dual GPU compute card, the Tesla K80, which sports an insane 24GB of GDDR5 RAM. Nov 17, 2014 6:16 PM CST Five-year-old becomes the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional Five-year-old in the UK becomes the youngest person in the world to pass the Microsoft Certified Professional test. Nov 17, 2014 10:35 PM CST Senator Markey demands DoJ offer details regarding phone snooping Sen. Markey wants the DOJ to discuss its phone surveillance operation that uses fake-cell towers flown around the country to spy. Nov 18, 2014 5:19 AM CST Foremay launches 4TB and 8TB SATA SSDs Foremay is the first to provide 8TB SATA SSDs for datacenter applications. Nov 18, 2014 8:46 AM CST Nokia announces the N1 Android tablet, pushing forward with mobile Nokia introduces its Google Android-powered N1 tablet. Nov 18, 2014 11:33 AM CST Facebook launches standalone groups apps to help users stay sorted Facebook announces new groups app, giving users better organized when sharing content and using the No. 1 social networking site. Nov 18, 2014 1:25 PM CST Report: Americans spend more time using mobile than watching TV Americans love their smartphones, racking up more time on mobile devices than viewing TV each day. Nov 18, 2014 4:21 PM CST 81% of enterprise security staff ready to 'guarantee' data security Remember all those data breaches in 2013-2014? Don't worry, most IT professionals are willing to "personally guarantee" they can keep customer data secure. Nov 18, 2014 5:39 PM CST FBI becoming more active in fight against malware, cybercrime efforts FBI and DOJ will help Internet Advertising Bureau in its constant fight against online malware. Nov 18, 2014 6:48 PM CST Apple will offload tasks from Watch to iPhone when it launches Apple's first wearable, Watch, will offload its tasks to the iPhone, and will also come in two resolutions. Nov 18, 2014 10:39 PM CST NYC to be pumped full of free Wi-Fi at 'up to gigabit speeds' New York City will soon be home to the 'fastest and largest free municipal Wi-Fi deployment in the world' Nov 19, 2014 2:01 AM CST Computer-based animation being pushed to its limits with 4K 4K video might be extremely graphically appealing, but is causing some animation studios fits. Nov 19, 2014 6:22 AM CST Google Android 5.0 Lollipop update frustrating some users Some Google Android 5.0 Lollipop users are finding the update problematic, as their devices are near unusable. Nov 19, 2014 1:48 PM CST The iGame Z97 is a water-cooled motherboard that looks sleek as hell Chaintech and Colorful Group's collaboration provides the iGame Z97, a water-cooled motherboard. Nov 19, 2014 7:22 PM CST FTC temporarily shuts down PC clean up service scams, seizes assets Inbound telemarketers were able to scam over $120 million from gullible customers. Nov 20, 2014 12:01 AM CST AOC announces 34-inch ultra-wide QHD Monitor for $899, shipping Dec 8 AOC introduces 34" UltraWide Quad HD monitor that will launch on December 8. Nov 20, 2014 5:25 AM CST Micron displays Hybrid Memory Cube at SC14 as HMCC spec is finalized The HMCC 2.0 spec is released to the public as Micron and others display the latest HMC technology at Supercomputing 2014. Nov 20, 2014 9:25 AM CST Amazon has fleet of 10,000 robots helping fulfill orders in warehouses Amazon using robots in its facilities to expedite the shipping process, while also saving money. Nov 20, 2014 4:24 PM CST Apple requests Foxconn builds a new $2.6 billion factory Foxconn is getting into gear, building an expensive new factory just for Apple. Nov 20, 2014 9:38 PM CST Elon Musk says the pace of progress is 'close to exponential' for AI Tesla and SpaceX founder says that the pace of progress in artificial intelligence is 'incredibly fast' and it is 'growing at a pace close to exponential' Nov 21, 2014 12:44 AM CST Army researching soldier-generated power for troops on patrol New energy-harvesting technology would allow US military personnel to generate their own power. Nov 21, 2014 6:23 AM CST US government worried China could down US power grids with cyberattack US military officials are concerned China could disrupt US power grids, potentially even shutting them down. Nov 21, 2014 8:23 AM CST Acer launches 32-inch UHD B326HK monitor, sporting $999 price tag Acer launches its 32-inch B326HK ultra-HD monitor, with a $999.99 MSRP. Nov 21, 2014 12:36 PM CST Amnesty anti-spyware app informs users if government is snooping Amnesty International releases Detekt, a new free, open source anti-surveillance tool that allows users know if they are being targeted by government spies. Nov 21, 2014 5:17 PM CST Intel unleash amazing employee benefit sale Intel offer major discounts to select North American electronic retail staff for completing simple tasks. Nov 21, 2014 10:02 PM CST Employees using work-issued tech for social media, online shopping Workers are using company-owned laptops outside of work, potentially compromising them, and then bringing them back to the office. Nov 22, 2014 5:15 PM CST Android 5.0 encryption slows storage performance by up to 80% The Android 5.0 Lollipop-based Nexus 6 with encryption enabled is slowing storage performance by up to 80% Nov 23, 2014 2:37 AM CST Watch out for fraud as consumers head online to order Christmas gifts Look out for potential phishing and fraudulent links, as criminals try to compromise users spending even more this Christmas. Nov 23, 2014 4:22 PM CST AMD Strato PRO, Litho XT GPUs spotted, could be AMD's new MXM series The rumor mill runs hot for AMD, with a tease of MXM, Strato PRO and Litho XT cards. Nov 23, 2014 8:27 PM CST FCC commissioner slammed on Reddit over net neutrality rulemaking FCC commissioner does an open interview with Reddit's userbase - doesn't go well as many questions were left unanswered. Nov 24, 2014 12:22 AM CST Qualcomm to challenge Intel with low-cost ARM server chips Qualcomm moves to challenge Intel's 97.8% dominance of the server CPU market. Nov 24, 2014 12:53 PM CST Sony Pictures targeted in attack, as cybercriminals try to get to Sony Sony Pictures Entertainment has been targeted in a cyberattack, with "secrets" reportedly stolen. Nov 24, 2014 5:49 PM CST New StoreDot technology claims smartphone battery recharge in 30 sec New technology promises to recharge smartphones in just 30 seconds. Nov 24, 2014 8:40 PM CST KOOM VR opens up NOON virtual reality glasses for pre-order KOOM VR is now accepting pre-orders for the NOON virtual reality headset. Nov 24, 2014 11:17 PM CST AC Ryan unveils their new VEOLO 4K, an Ultra HD media player In need of a 4K media player? AC Ryan has just unveiled their VEOLO 4K, a beautiful, very powerful media player. Nov 25, 2014 4:47 AM CST CoinVault ransomware allows victims to decrypt one file for free The CoinVault ransomware adds a new twist to ransomware, with cybercriminals allowing victims to decrypt one file for free. Nov 25, 2014 8:18 AM CST PMC scores win with Lenovo ThinkServer SAS partnership PMC-Sierra leverages their enhanced density offerings to win integration into Lenovo ThinkServer products. Nov 25, 2014 10:53 AM CST AMD backs away from the tablet market amidst yet another restructuring Will they ever stop restructuring? The struggling AMD backs away from the tablet market in yet another period of change. Nov 25, 2014 1:43 PM CST 'Jurassic World' teaser trailer roars out of the gate The anticipation rises for what looks to be one of the biggest blockbusters in the making. Nov 25, 2014 4:13 PM CST Senator wants Visa, Mastercard to 'recommit' efforts to fight piracy In the ongoing fight against Internet piracy, looks like Senator Patrick Leahy wants Visa and Mastercard to do their part. Nov 25, 2014 6:15 PM CST Adobe warns of critical Flash Player flaw, recommends immediate update Adobe says to update your flash now to prevent Malware issues in the future. Nov 25, 2014 9:06 PM CST Xiaomi continues expansion at its own pace, less concerned of rivals Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is not going to expand too quickly and spread itself thin. Nov 26, 2014 3:17 AM CST Sony to launch Xperia Z4 with its next-gen image sensor at CES 2015 Sony will unveil its Xperia Z4 smartphone at CES 2015 in January, Nov 26, 2014 6:59 AM CST Demand for drone pilots increasing, with salaries starting at $100K The need for drone pilots is expected to boom as commercial interest increases, and starting salaries will also ramp up. Nov 26, 2014 10:37 AM CST Vodafone admits it accidentally sent too much information to police In addition to a record number of government requests for information, it appears Vodafone accidentally provided even more information. Nov 26, 2014 2:59 PM CST 3DHead CEO's exclusive interview rebutting Reddit user claims 3DHead's billionaire CEO Alki David provides TweakTown with an exclusive interview and statements regarding his VR Project, self dubbed the "Oculus Killer" Nov 26, 2014 5:55 PM CST Fox greenlights 'Independence Day 2' for 2016 release Production expected to begin in 2nd quarter 2015. Nov 26, 2014 7:29 PM CST Foxconn rumored to be making sapphire glass for Apple next-gen product Foxconn are rumored to be building facilities to produce Apple's next generation of prodcuts. Nov 26, 2014 9:07 PM CST AMD Radeon R9 300 series 'Captain Jack' GPU alledgedly benchmarked Benchmarks of an alleged Radeon R9 300 series 'Captain Jack' GPU surface, beats the GeForce GTX 980 by close to 20% Nov 27, 2014 12:33 AM CST Sony working on e-paper smartwatch, as innovation is critical Sony will rely on its PlayStation business, but is still trying to innovate at a time when restructuring and new business is critical. Nov 27, 2014 3:40 PM CST FBI pose as Internet technicians to secure evidence on a hotel guest The FBI wanted to get access to a hotel guest's room without a warrant, so they did the next best thing: posed as Internet technicians. Nov 27, 2014 11:25 PM CST Internet of Things market is growing, with industry deals accelerating The Internet of Things is leading to a new generation of Internet-connected devices, with market partnerships and acquisitions accelerating. Nov 28, 2014 12:59 PM CST Flying robots will help deliver your meals and drinks in Singapore Flying robots will take restaurants in Singapore by storm starting next year! Nov 28, 2014 6:21 PM CST ASUS begins teasing the tiny GeForce GTX 970 DirectCU Mini ASUS could have a winner on its hands with the upcoming GeForce GTX 970 DirectCU Mini video card. Nov 28, 2014 11:18 PM CST LG to launch its G Flex 2 smartphone at CES 2015 in January LG G Flex 2 to be launched at CES 2015 in January, will be a 'major upgrade' over the original G Flex. Nov 29, 2014 4:47 AM CST QNAP announces SSD-powered TS-451S Turbo NAS QNAP unleashes the hounds with the first SSD-specific NAS for the consumer realm. Nov 29, 2014 11:04 AM CST AMD want their APUs in 2020 to feature 25x the energy efficiency AMD wants some serious energy efficiency improvements in its APUs by 2020, hopes to have 25x more energy efficiency before the decade ends. Nov 30, 2014 4:03 AM CST Nokia Lumia leak spotted, features camera 'hump' The new Nokia phone has been seen leaked to a Chinese website. Nov 30, 2014 8:08 PM CST 'Text Neck' causing medical problems among mobile tech enthusiasts The saturation of mobile devices is only adding to physical injuries people are suffering. Nov 30, 2014 11:16 PM CST News Archive Join Our Newsletter
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