News Archive: December 2014 Tap to refine news by category Ubisoft working on Assassin's Creed: Victory, arrives in 2015 Assassin's Creed: Victory, coming to an Xbox One, PS4 or PC near you in fall 2015. Dec 2, 2014 8:50 PM CST Halo: Master Chief Collection patch should arrive this week Microsoft and 343 Industries promise a new patch for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which should fix the matchmaking issues. Dec 3, 2014 12:37 AM CST Success for some as GTA 5 has been taken off Target retailer shelves GTA V has been pulled from Target shelves as a Change.org petition peaks the interest of their management. Dec 3, 2014 6:18 PM CST GTA V fans want to be heard, pledging against other offensive material GTA V's fans fight back, claiming other titles and products should be released from Target's ownership. Dec 3, 2014 11:57 PM CST Kmart Australia acts again - pulling GTA IV from sale GTA IV has fallen victim to the mysoginist claims with Kmart now removing the game from it's shelves alongside it's big brother GTA V. Dec 4, 2014 7:57 PM CST Aussie gamers want the Bible banned after GTA V is pulled from shelves After GTA V gets pulled from Target and Kmart Australia's shelves, Australian gamers are now petitioning for the Bible to be banned. Dec 5, 2014 9:09 PM CST Sony shows off Uncharted 4 gameplay footage on the PS4 at 1080p 60FPS Naughty Dog and Sony finally unveil gameplay footage of the PS4 exclusive Uncharted 4, running on the PlayStation 4 at 1080p and 60FPS. Dec 6, 2014 5:26 PM CST Elite: Dangerous played on 3D screens, touch panels and head tracking Markus Boesen has built the ultimate in-depth gaming setup with all the bells and whistles for his favorite game. Dec 8, 2014 7:03 PM CST The Razer Comms program has just added a live Stream Viewer Razer Comms adds a live Stream Viewer to their list of services. Dec 9, 2014 8:05 PM CST GTA V boss talks about sales bans, says it's really 'disappointing' Take-Two Interactive chairman talks about Kmart Australia and Target banning GTA V from sale, says it's 'disappointing' Dec 9, 2014 10:29 PM CST The Witcher 3 was delayed so it didn't experience a messy launch CD Projekt Red delayed the launch of The Witcher 3 as it didn't want to "release the game with buds that undermine the gameplay" Dec 10, 2014 11:30 PM CST Sony believes the PlayStation 4 still has plenty of good days ahead Sony is pleased with the first year of the PlayStation 4 game console's availability, and looks ahead to the future. Dec 11, 2014 6:15 AM CST Valve gives a 15-year-old Counter-Strike map a polish and upgrade Valve updates Train, one of the oldest maps in the Counter-Strike library with a new polish and gameplay balance. Dec 11, 2014 7:32 PM CST Yoshi's Wooly World will launch for Nintendo Wii U in early 2015 Nintendo has confirmed it will launch Yoshi's Wooly World in early 2015 for the Wii U. Dec 12, 2014 7:17 AM CST COD: Advanced Warfare sales down 27% against COD: Ghosts in the US Activision is seeing 27% less sales in the US for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare against last year's Call of Duty: Ghosts. Dec 13, 2014 8:35 PM CST Destiny players are being banned by Bungie for using modded consoles Bungie are swinning their 'BanHammer' at cheaters using modified consoles. Dec 14, 2014 6:51 PM CST Ubisoft pushes back Assassin's Creed: Unity patch, more things broken Ubisoft holds off on the latest Assassin's Creed: Unity patch, as its correcting some things before releasing the update. Dec 15, 2014 8:31 PM CST Yet another patch for Halo: Master Chief Collection, promises lots 343 Industries deploys another patch for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which should polish up the matchmaking issues, and more. Dec 16, 2014 11:32 PM CST Rockstar rumored to announce Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2 soon It looks like we could expect Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2 next year for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Dec 17, 2014 7:23 PM CST Techland says 'not a chance' on downgraded graphics for Dying Light Techland promises the graphics on Dying Light have not been downgraded, says there's "not a chance" of that. Dec 18, 2014 8:02 PM CST Sony says demand for PlayStation 4 boomed in Europe Sony says demand for PlayStation 4 console in Europe was extremely high, and it was hard to keep up with demand. Dec 19, 2014 4:29 AM CST Miyamoto says Nintendo currently working on new consoles for gamers Nintendo is pushing ahead and already is developing new gaming consoles. Dec 20, 2014 12:44 AM CST Sony teases PlayStation 5 could be a cloud-based console Sony says that the PlayStation 5 could be a 'physical console, or it could be in the cloud' Dec 20, 2014 6:00 PM CST Australian Rae Johnston claims Avatars are people too in TEDx talk Further bringing technology and games to the mainstream scene, Johnston just completed an interesting TEDx talk. It's only 13.5 minutes so give it a shot. Dec 22, 2014 7:54 AM CST Driveclub developer releases new trailer, also thanks its consumers Evolution Studios thanks consumers for the 'truly overwhelming level of support' they've received for Driveclub, releases a new trailer. Dec 23, 2014 8:35 PM CST The Witcher 3 is virtually finished, CD Projekt Red is now tweaking CD Projekt Red is in the final stages of The Witcher 3, says that the 'content is locked' and final bugs are now being squashed. Dec 24, 2014 1:35 AM CST Dying Light's 30FPS lock will 'ensure a smooth, fluid experience' Techland explains that the 30FPS lock for Dying Light will 'ensure a smooth, fluid experience' Dec 25, 2014 12:30 PM CST Can you log onto Xbox Live? Connectivity issues seemingly reappear Can you log onto Xbox Live? It looks like the service is having problems again. Dec 27, 2014 5:23 PM CST Some of the best Steam sales on right now The Steam sales are as always, crazy - here's a pick of some current offerings plus information on how to track them all. Dec 30, 2014 3:12 AM CST Xbox 360 deals are running rampant until 2015 Xbox 360 games are running off the digital shelves right up until the new year. This sale features games on offer ranging from FIFA 15 to Destiny. Dec 30, 2014 2:37 PM CST Xbox One update provides improved performance, uses more eSRAM The latest update for the Xbox One will provide easier access to the eSRAM, which should improve performance of some titles. Dec 30, 2014 8:32 PM CST Intel to hit 10nm in 2016, with 7nm CPUs arriving in 2018 Intel continues its Tick-Tock domination, with 10nm CPUs arriving in 2016, and 7nm CPUs in 2018. Dec 1, 2014 2:37 AM CST Low-end devices helping shake up the smartphone market even more The smartphone market is continuing to evolve, and now has a large number of low-end, affordable devices consumers can choose from. Dec 1, 2014 4:36 PM CST Sony won't renew contract with FIFA, will spend the money internally Sony will reportedly not be renewing its contract with FIFA, will instead spend the money on structural reforms. Dec 1, 2014 7:53 PM CST EU and US authorities crack down upon and seize 292 domain names Europol raids a large number of domain names yet again, seeing counterfeit product websites targetted. Dec 1, 2014 9:53 PM CST SteelSeries launches new peripherals range with Fnatic eSports team SteelSeries teams up with eSports team Fnatic for a new line of gaming peripherals. Dec 2, 2014 12:40 AM CST North Korea doesn't claim responsibility over crippling Sony hack Sony Pictures is still cleaning up after a brutal cyberattack last week, and North Korea isn't claiming responsibility. Dec 2, 2014 4:17 AM CST Seagate releases new 6TB NAS HDD for 4-16 bay NAS units Seagate's new Enterprise NAS HDD offers a faster speed of 7,200 RPM and up to 6TB of capacity. Dec 2, 2014 12:16 PM CST Report claims Iranian hackers focused on airlines, energy utilities The Iranian government has shown increased interest in airlines and energy utilities, recent report says. Dec 2, 2014 3:26 PM CST Samsung rumored to launch its first Tizen-based smartphone next week The wind beneath Samsung's wings, Android, could soon be replaced with Tizen according to the latest rumors. Dec 2, 2014 9:29 PM CST QLogic joins NVM Express initiative as NVMe Over Fibre spec emerges QLogic enters the NVM Express organization, perhaps spurring faster NVMe Over Fiber development. Dec 3, 2014 12:04 PM CST Cybersecurity efforts improving, but data breaches will continue Despite increased focus on cybersecurity, companies are largely fixing 'superficial' problems and leaving other IT security risks in place. Dec 3, 2014 7:16 PM CST Crappy Australian Holden Barina car gets a full feature movie teaser David Johns and Chimney is at it again - teasing a full-length feature film based around a beaten up Australian 1999 Holden Barina Car. Dec 3, 2014 11:08 PM CST Post-Bendgate: How to keep your new iPhone from changing shape Here's some tips to keep your new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus from changing shape due to "Bendgate" Dec 4, 2014 9:13 AM CST UbuTab offers 1TB of storage in a tablet Looking for 1TB of storage and a 10.9" screen on a tablet? Well then UbuTab might be the ticket. Dec 4, 2014 2:18 PM CST AirDroid 3 is out, access your Android smartphone from your desktop Want to access your Android-powered smartphone from your desktop? There's an app for that: AirDroid 3. Dec 4, 2014 9:27 PM CST Dell's commercial solutions December 2014 showcase revealed Dell released their new corporate and consumer tech to media just a few days ago in Kuala Lumpur. Dec 5, 2014 12:04 AM CST Google removes any and all Pirate Bay related apps from Play Store Google removes Pirate Bay-related apps from the Google Play Store. Dec 5, 2014 11:29 PM CST Apple rumored to launch the iPhone 6S alongside Watch early next year Apple could shake up its release schedule for the new iPhone, with the iPhone 6S coming early next year, and iPhone 7 later in the year. Dec 6, 2014 4:23 PM CST Ralph Baer, 'Father of Video Games' dies aged 92 Video game pioneer passes away. Dec 7, 2014 5:00 PM CST Microsoft says Windows 10 will run on 'billions of devices' Microsoft is aiming for Windows 10 to be running on 'billions of devices' Dec 8, 2014 12:35 AM CST The Apple 'garage startup' history isn't exactly correct Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak explains all about their start-up history. Dec 8, 2014 5:06 AM CST Marvell releases world's first DRAM-less NVMe SSD controller Marvell wraps NVMe and support for 3D and TLC NAND into one awesome SSD controller burrito..did I mention it doesn't use DRAM? Dec 8, 2014 11:29 AM CST The Apple iPod Classic is now becoming an expensive collector item iPod classics have been seen for sale for up to $1,000 just two months after their removal from official Apple stores. Dec 8, 2014 5:57 PM CST AMD's new Catalyst Omega drivers allow 5K monitor support Select AMD Radeon GPUs now support 5K displays thanks to the new Catalyst Omega drivers. Dec 9, 2014 12:01 AM CST The Ninja Sphere by Ninja Blocks lets you control your house with ease The Ninja Sphere allows you to easily control household systems through a stylish looking unit placed anywhere in your home. Dec 9, 2014 1:04 AM CST Bose products rumored to return to Apple Stores next week After being taken from Apple Store shelves, Bose audio products are rumored to be making a return very soon. Dec 9, 2014 3:36 AM CST Addonics releases ultra-fast portable HDD/SSD readers Their new portable systems may see a change in the way that people transport high-load and large-sized projects. Dec 9, 2014 8:57 PM CST Sabu, former Anonymous member turned informant, speaks out publicly Former Anonymous member Sabu recently answered media questions, discussing his past - and downfall at the hands of the FBI. Dec 10, 2014 5:21 AM CST Qualcomm to fix Wi-Fi pain with new MU-MIMO technology Qualcomm is releasing MU-MIMO technology that will boost performance of wireless routers and access points. Dec 10, 2014 12:30 PM CST 'Mad Max: Fury Road' releases stunning new trailer An explosive roller coaster ride in the making. Dec 10, 2014 4:34 PM CST Rapoo releases stylish spill resistant wireless keyboard and mouse Rapoo set out to produce a home or office solution that's a litle more stylish than the rest. Dec 10, 2014 8:02 PM CST GIGABYTE lists its GeForce GTX 980 WaterForce 3-way SLI kit for $2999 GIGABYTE announces the $2999 price of its GeForce GTX 980 WaterForce 3-way SLI kit. Dec 10, 2014 10:17 PM CST Insider emails show Sony's plans for a Jump Street/MIB collaboration Jonah Hill want Jump Street to collaborate with Men in Black - Sony agree. Dec 10, 2014 11:05 PM CST Facebook pledges to help users keep embarrassing photos to themselves Facebook is developing a sober digital assistant to help keep your posts and pictures safe online. Dec 11, 2014 1:02 AM CST Qualcomm rumored to layoff 1500 staff, up from the 600 being reported Qualcomm layoffs are much bigger than expected, with rumors of up to 1500 to be laid off, up from the 600 number being reported. Dec 11, 2014 2:06 AM CST Tech companies largely relying on hackers to find exploits for them Tech companies want to pay researchers and hackers to identify software and security flaws before cybercriminals can exploit them. Dec 11, 2014 7:14 AM CST Digital Storm announces their new Eclipse small form factor PC Digital Storm's new small form factor 'Eclipse' PC has a starting price of $699, and is fully upgradable. Dec 11, 2014 11:01 AM CST OCZ Storage Solutions Z-Drive 6000 SSD earns NVMe 1.1b certification OCZ Storage Solutions brings 6.4TB of NVMe 1.1b goodness to the 2.5" form factor with their new Z-Drive 6000 PCIe SSD. Dec 11, 2014 2:44 PM CST Barracuda employs storage expert Ken Grohe from Virident/HGST Ken Grohe is claimed as a storage expert and start-up business genius, Barracuda hires him in the hopes of massive growth. Dec 11, 2014 7:10 PM CST Razer announces its new high-quality Seirēn digital microphone Razer's CEO announced a new studio-quality microphone from Razer, built for streamers and YouTube personalities among others. Dec 11, 2014 9:29 PM CST ASTRO Gaming announce their new holiday bundle deals Looking for discounts on headsets just in time for the holiday period? ASTRO are offering up to 25% off their gaming bundles. Dec 12, 2014 12:53 AM CST Mark Zuckerberg is considering a Facebook 'dislike' button Facebook once again teases a dislike button, is it actually going to happen? We think not. Dec 12, 2014 7:03 PM CST Apple OS X users in the United States faced largest number of attacks OS X users in the United States faced the largest number of attacks, according to Kaspersky. Dec 13, 2014 2:35 AM CST The Pirate Bay have been taken down, but didn't drop piracy levels The Pirate Bay was taken down, but that doesn't mean digital piracy levels also dropped. Dec 13, 2014 5:34 PM CST Google works with France's space agency on next-gen Internet balloons Google team up with France's space agency for the next generation of its Internet balloon technology, Project Loon. Dec 13, 2014 11:30 PM CST NASA's OPALS system provides broadband Internet in space The NASA's OPAL project shows great promise, as laser-based communications could replace traditional radio-based transmissions. Dec 14, 2014 3:38 AM CST Guardians of Peace threaten Sony, saying a 'Christmas gift' is coming Sony's data theft woes will likely continue, as the hacker group reportedly behind the breach promised a 'Christmas gift' Dec 14, 2014 5:23 AM CST Hollywood can learn from Sony's mistakes, show caution while chatting As Sony picks up the pieces from its significant data breach, other Hollywood studios can learn from its mistakes. Dec 14, 2014 8:18 AM CST Companies hiring hackers to test Internet of Things security efforts In an effort to defend the Internet of Things, companies are hiring hackers to help test their security protocols. Dec 14, 2014 12:35 PM CST iOS users care more about security, privacy than Android users A new report indicates Apple iOS care more about privacy and security users more than Google Android. Dec 14, 2014 4:20 PM CST SPE attorneys want media to destroy received materials from breach SPE lawyers are busy, and now taking aim at the media... demanding they stop sharing information such as seized emails. Dec 14, 2014 10:13 PM CST Sony hackers pledge to withhold stolen employee data The hackers that compromised Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) have offered to spare employees, if they email their name and business title. Dec 15, 2014 3:40 AM CST LG plans to show off 55-inch 8K display at CES 2015 next month Are you ready for some 8K goodness? LG plans to show off a 55-inch 8K display next month at CES 2015. Dec 15, 2014 8:37 AM CST LiteOn slips out ZETA Series SSDs The ZETA pops up in Asian markets, likely headed to US and European markets. Dec 15, 2014 10:11 AM CST Study indicates addictive social media use linked to substance abuse University of Albany say addictive social media use at greater risk of substance abuse problems. Dec 15, 2014 1:19 PM CST Google Android continues to dominate smartphone OS market share Google Android has 83 percent market share ahead of iOS, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry. Dec 15, 2014 5:26 PM CST Bose could soon launch its own streaming music service The music streaming service market could soon see Bose join in. Dec 15, 2014 10:35 PM CST Oculus VR teams up with Runtastic for VR workouts and fitness Virtual workouts could be the future, with Oculus VR teaming up with Runtastic for VR workouts and fitness. Dec 16, 2014 1:32 AM CST Cybercriminals with bulk stolen data finding new ways to cash out Cybercriminals that compromise companies and steal large amounts of consumer financial information are trying to find new avenues to cash out quickly. Dec 16, 2014 3:32 AM CST ST develops first microchip for rapid Ebola identification A stamp-sized silicon microchip may be the most important tool in the battle against Ebola. Dec 16, 2014 11:06 AM CST ASUSTOR launches new 2 and 4 bay NAS products ASUSTOR's latest NAS offerings offer high-performance in two and four bay designs. Dec 16, 2014 2:21 PM CST Analogix has shipped over one billion DisplayPort-powered devices Analogix announces it has shipped more than one billion DisplayPort devices into the market, and impressive number. Dec 17, 2014 1:43 AM CST Sony allowing movie theaters to pull 'The Interview' before release Sony allowing movie theaters to decide if they want to show The Interview after terror threats by hackers. Dec 17, 2014 5:08 AM CST 'The Interview' shelved by Sony Pictures Looking forward to seeing the movie? Too bad. Dec 17, 2014 4:32 PM CST AnandTech has been purchased by the same firm who owns Tom's Hardware Purch announces it has purchased AnandTech, with the company now owning both AnandTech and Tom's Hardware. Dec 17, 2014 8:34 PM CST Coolpad builds Android backdoor into devices sold in China Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 finds Chinese manufacturer Coolpad building backdoors directly into Android devices. Dec 18, 2014 12:25 AM CST Lenovo will call upon Intel to power two 4G smartphones in early 2015 Intel will power two new smartphones for Lenovo in early 2015. Dec 18, 2014 2:31 AM CST PMC-Sierra joins OpenPOWER foundation PMC hooks up with the OpenPOWER Foundation to speed development of the POWER ecosystem. Dec 18, 2014 2:30 PM CST BBC details Apple 'failing to protect' workers in Chinese factories More shocking evidence pointing to Apple's poor working conditions in Chinese factories. Dec 18, 2014 7:26 PM CST Lian Li launches its new O Series wall-mountable chassis In need of a new wall-mountable chassis? Lian Li now offers one with its new O Series chassis. Dec 18, 2014 11:04 PM CST Australian Tax Office lists Bitcoin as liable for GST Governments are creeping closer to acceping Bitcoin, what's the next step? Dec 19, 2014 12:08 AM CST NASA's Kepler spacecraft finds HIP 116454b alien exoplanet The NASA Kepler spacecraft has found its first alien exoplanet during new space mission. Dec 19, 2014 3:27 AM CST Sony's cyberattack likely to become most expensive for a U.S. company The devastating cyberattack that hit Sony will likely end up being the costliest suffered by a U.S. company, as lost dollars continue to pile up. Dec 19, 2014 4:20 AM CST Christmas lights are so bright, NASA can see them from space Our Christmas lights are so bright that NASA can see them from space. Dec 19, 2014 11:25 AM CST Mark Wahlberg will be back for 'Transformers 5' after all And he's confident Michael Bay will be joining him. Dec 19, 2014 5:34 PM CST Cybersecurity expert warns against retaliating against North Korea Cybersecurity specialist says best course of action to retaliate against North Korea: don't do anything. Dec 20, 2014 12:25 AM CST ASUS teases external VRM device for extreme GPU overclocking ASUS working on its own VRM device that would allow for some truly insane overclocking. Dec 20, 2014 9:36 PM CST Sony hires a 'crisis specialist' who is already advising the company Sony hires Judy Smith, a crisis specialist who is already talking with Sony Pictures boss Amy Pascal. Dec 20, 2014 11:22 PM CST Microsoft donates $2M and 200 tablets to youth organizations Microsoft digs deep for the youth - providing softweare and tablets for many. Dec 21, 2014 7:04 AM CST Pres. Obama says United States not in cyberwar with North Korea Despite growing political tensions between the United States and North Korea, there is no cyberwar underway between both nations. Dec 21, 2014 5:52 PM CST Feeling sleepy? Virgin Media's DVR will auto-record when you pass out 15 year old Ryan Oliver and 14 year old Jonathan Kingsley help out the sleepty with an auto-recording TV device. Dec 21, 2014 8:45 PM CST BIOSTAR implements #LAN surge protection for all new motherboards BIOSTAR now offer LAN surge protection on all new motherboard models as a standard feature. Dec 22, 2014 5:55 AM CST North Korea threatens the White House with retaliation North Korea threatens the US again, claiming retaliation against the White House and other US establishments. Dec 22, 2014 6:58 AM CST Madonna is paranoid about piracy, songs still leaked online Madonna doesn't want her music leaked online early - but that doesn't mean it didn't happen anyway. Dec 22, 2014 3:33 PM CST Sony Pictures was ravaged, but other cybersecurity questions remain As the United States remains puzzled regarding the Sony Pictures breach, let's not forget about the more important cyber issues at hand. Dec 22, 2014 6:17 PM CST Seagate will be releasing a 10TB HDD next year Seagate teases it will be releasing a 10TB HDD next year, using its SMR technology. Dec 22, 2014 9:31 PM CST 38 year old 'Star Wars: A New Hope' behind the scenes footage surfaces Behind the scenes of a deleted scene. Dec 22, 2014 11:15 PM CST J.K. Rowling publishes extended story about Draco Malfoy on Pottermore Dracco Malfoy isn't very lovable in this new piece by J.K. Rowling. Dec 23, 2014 2:09 AM CST North Korea internet consists of only 1,024 IP addresses The scale of the recent Internet failures in North Korea? Every single one of their 1,024 IP addresses. Yes, you read that right. Dec 23, 2014 9:06 AM CST DARPA wants to develop agile UAV for use in urban environments DARPA wants to develop drones that can be used for urban environments. Dec 23, 2014 3:09 PM CST Samsung to cram 4GB of RAM into the upcoming Galaxy S6 smartphone Samsung will be the first on the market with 4GB of RAM in a smartphone with its Galaxy S6. Dec 23, 2014 7:37 PM CST Want a job? Sony hiring cybersecurity director to work in Washington Sony is hiring a director for the Director of Vulnerability Management Engineering position, if you're interested and qualified. Dec 24, 2014 4:30 AM CST Sony Pictures releases 'The Interview' on streaming services Sony Pictures releases "The Interview" on digital streaming services today, and 300 theaters will show the film Thursday. Dec 24, 2014 12:55 PM CST Japan working to improve cybersecurity after Sony Pictures attack The Japanese government isn't just worried about cyberattacks from China, as North Korea continues to develop its own cyber weapons. Dec 25, 2014 5:18 AM CST Hackers take credit for downing Xbox Live, PlayStation Network As promised on Christmas, hackers targeted the Sony PlayStation Network and Xbox Live, causing gamers headaches. Dec 25, 2014 2:43 PM CST Xiaomi has sold over 1 million Android smartphones in India Xiaomi is dominating in India, selling over 1 million handsets in less than six months. Dec 25, 2014 10:35 PM CST US Postal Service interested in embracing e-commerce to revolutionize The US Postal Service is thinking about heavily investing in e-commerce, hoping to slow the financial bleeding. Dec 26, 2014 4:20 AM CST 'The Interview' rakes in unimpressive $1 million dollars at box office 'The Interview' rakes in a measly $1 million on release day, but online numbers not known. Dec 26, 2014 10:36 AM CST Over 750,000 people pirated The Interview in the first 24 hours The Interview was downloaded by pirate 750,000 times in the first day of its release. Dec 26, 2014 6:39 PM CST Experts claim SSD's to out-price HDD's in 2016 and beyond Flash drives are said to catch up to HDD pricing as soon as 2016 - however the larger sizes drives may take some time. Dec 27, 2014 3:44 AM CST NVIDIA shield receives Android Lollipop update to great success NVIDIA plus Android's Lollipop 5.0.1 update equals an awesome product. Dec 27, 2014 7:07 AM CST North Korea describes Pres. Obama as 'a monkey' in latest tirade In its latest public statement, North Korean government describes Pres. Obama as "a monkey" in racial tirade. Dec 27, 2014 1:15 PM CST The Year-in-Review feature by Facebook is under fire Facebook's Year-in-Review is nice for some, but for those with a recent tragedy it's a painful reminder. Dec 28, 2014 6:15 AM CST South Korea nuclear facilities still under cyberattack, officials say South Korea nuclear operator says it is still facing cyberattacks, but critical infrastructure reportedly safe. Dec 28, 2014 1:00 PM CST Christmas light recycling is serious business in China There's a whole Chinese industry built around smelting the things that American people don't want - here's a little insight. Dec 28, 2014 8:32 PM CST Uber facing class action lawsuit over 'Safe Rides Fee' Uber are going crazy on the fee front and some users are fed up. Dec 29, 2014 5:03 AM CST The Open Bay - an open source Pirate Bay has emerged through Github The Pirate Bay lives on in spirit, seeing open source code openly distributed. Dec 29, 2014 11:30 AM CST MasterCard running "Masters of Code" hacking competition - $100k cash MasterCard have announced their Masters of Code competition - set to prove who's the best in the business. Dec 29, 2014 1:26 PM CST Microsoft replacing Internet Explorer with 'Spartan' in Windows 10 Microsoft is rumored to be replacing Internet Explorer with something named 'Spartan' in Windows 10. Dec 29, 2014 5:45 PM CST NSA releases documents stating it spied on Americans on Christmas Eve NEWS FLASH: In the cover of darkness of Christmas Eve, the NSA released a bunch of documents stating it has spied on Americans. Dec 30, 2014 12:31 AM CST Ebola patient zero traced back to contact with bats Scientists believe they have uncovered the source of this year's deadly Ebola outbreak. Dec 30, 2014 7:00 PM CST Google Play and YouTube's top selling movie of 2014? The Interview The Interview is Google Play and YouTube's top selling movie of the year. Dec 31, 2014 5:33 AM CST ADATA announces its new Gold Edition ZPG Z1 DDR4 overclocking RAM ADATA unveils its new Gold Edition XPG Z1 DDR4 overclocking RAM, available in 3000/3200/3300/3333MHz. Dec 31, 2014 9:34 AM CST FBI confirms it is investigating Lizard Squad for DDoS attacks The FBI is currently investigating the Lizard Squad for bringing down Microsoft's Xbox Live and Sony's PlayStation Network over Christmas. Dec 31, 2014 1:27 PM CST Cyberespionage efforts will only accelerate in 2015 and beyond The growing threat of cyberespionage and state-sponsored cyberattacks will only continue in 2015, cyber experts note. Dec 31, 2014 3:33 PM CST WordPress-based websites still vulnerable to cyberattacks Millions of websites utilize WordPress, with third-party plugins still posing significant security threats, additional reports indicate. Dec 31, 2014 7:18 PM CST FBI still blames North Korea behind crippling attack of Sony Pictures Some cybersecurity experts might blame insider threat attacks against Sony Pictures, but the FBI continues to accuse North Korea. Dec 31, 2014 10:25 PM CST League of Legends finals saw 27 million people tuning in Riot Games had over 27 million people tuning into the finals of its latest League of Legends championship match. Dec 2, 2014 10:33 PM CST Nintendo Wii U's experiencing data wipe and bricking issues Nintendo support staff are ordering users to reformat their consoles, effectively bricking them and causing further issues. Dec 3, 2014 3:05 AM CST Kmart Australia is another Aussie retailer to drop GTA 5 Kmart Australia join the Kangaroo-isle retailers fight in removing GTA V from brick-and-mortar shopfronts. Dec 3, 2014 8:58 PM CST Modified Hitman: Absolution engine will power the new Deus Ex game The new Deus Ex game will be powered by a 'heavily modified version' of engine that powered Hitman: Absolution. Dec 4, 2014 6:38 PM CST 20 years strong for PlayStation and special edition console announced PlayStation are releasing a limited edition PSone themed PlayStation 4 console to celebrate their 20th Anniversary of PlayStation. Dec 4, 2014 9:00 PM CST Techland recommends 16GB of RAM for Dying Light Techland's upcoming game Dying Light will require 8GB of RAM, but has a recommended 16GB of RAM requirement. Dec 5, 2014 9:33 PM CST Microsoft hopes to finally see its Xbox One overtake the PlayStation 4 Are the tides turning as the Xbox One begins to outsell the PlayStation 4? Dec 7, 2014 6:44 PM CST Lambada Wars BETA: A free RTS mod set in the Half Life 2 world Lambada Wars is said to provide a Command and Conquer or Starcraft II type experience set in the HL2 world - for free! Dec 9, 2014 4:04 AM CST Creative Assembly adds two new difficulty modes to Alien: Isolation Two new difficulty modes have been added to Alien: Isolation, with the new 'Nightmare' setting sure to make the game even scarier than it already is. Dec 9, 2014 8:33 PM CST Driveclub now has features some of the best rain effects in a game Evolution Studios updates Driveclub with new dynamic weather, with some of the best in-game rain effects we've seen. Dec 9, 2014 11:30 PM CST Live-action Tomb Raider series coming with Rise of the Tomb Raider Rise of the Tomb Raider will be joined by a live-action Tomb Raider mini-series. Dec 11, 2014 12:35 AM CST Sony PlayStation 4 to make debut in China soon The great firewall of China has held back the onslaught of console gaming for 14 years...but now the games begin! Dec 11, 2014 1:59 PM CST Sony UK boss is "embarrassed" by the launch of Driveclub on the PS4 The troubled launch of Driveclub on the PS4 has Sony's UK boss "embarrassed" Dec 11, 2014 9:30 PM CST Impressive Skyrim Enderal mod adds an entire new world Sure AI's modification for Skyrim is breath-taking and amazingly built. Dec 12, 2014 8:03 PM CST Mojang say 'no' to a 'Goonies-style' movie about Minecraft Mojang reject the idea of a Minecraft movie in the style of 'Goonies' Dec 13, 2014 10:32 PM CST Metro Redux arrives on Linux, also supports Steam Play 4A Games has released the Linux and SteamOS versions of Metro Redux. Dec 14, 2014 11:27 PM CST Halo will be around for 30 more years according to current developer 343 Industries' boss says that the Halo franchise will be around for at least another 30 years. Dec 15, 2014 9:06 PM CST Rockstar teases Grand Theft Auto V's online heists mode for early 2015 Rockstar teases the online heist mode for Grand Theft Auto V, coming early 2015. Dec 17, 2014 12:33 AM CST COD: Advanced Warfare is the best-selling game in the US in 2014 Activision wins big again in 2014, producing top sale results. Dec 17, 2014 8:03 PM CST Oceania gets a taste of eSports - Smite offering global support Smite ramps up its local support in the Oceanic scene, following Blizzard as one of the main developers supporting the lonely Aussies. Dec 18, 2014 9:10 PM CST Capcom announces Street Fighter 5 is being built with Unreal Engine 4 Street Fighter 5 will be powered by the next-gen Unreal Engine 4. Dec 19, 2014 3:39 PM CST NVIDIA rumored to launch GeForce GTX 960 in January, 150W power draw NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce GTX 960 rumored to require just a single 6-pin PCIe connector with a TDP of 150W. Dec 20, 2014 4:19 AM CST The world's largest DOTA2 league has been announced The world's biggest Dota2 league has been announced - conducted by joinDOTA and MLG with over $500k US being thrown around. Dec 22, 2014 2:53 AM CST Destiny gamers have clocked up 99,523 years of in-game play time Destiny gamers have played an insane 99,523 years worth of the game, with over 13 million players joining in. Dec 22, 2014 10:37 PM CST Resident Evil remaster is cross-buy on PS3, PS4 if you pre-order The remastered version of Resident Evil will support Sony's cross-buy feature, making it playable on both the PS3 and PS4 with a single purchase. Dec 23, 2014 9:28 PM CST Samsung TV's to play PlayStation games without a PlayStation console Sony and Samsung are offering streaming PS3 games from Smart TV's without a console, debuting at CES 2015. Dec 24, 2014 10:47 AM CST Despite Kim Dotcom intervention, gaming networks still struggling Even though Kim Dotcom stepped up to work with the Lizard Squad to end the Xbox Live, PlayStation Network siege, struggles continue into second day. Dec 26, 2014 1:56 PM CST Sony continue to experience problems on the PlayStation Network Sony is experiencing 'intermittent connectivity' on the PlayStation Network, which is still suffering after being taken down on Christmas Day. Dec 29, 2014 6:35 PM CST American CS:GO League ESEA opens up to the Asia Pacific region ESEA bump up their CS:GO Season 18 prize pool to $100,000 and include Asia Pacific region teams. Dec 30, 2014 4:36 AM CST Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta begins alongside pre-order details The Halo 5: Guardians multiplayer beta has been released, free to all Halo: The Master Chief Collection purchasers. Dec 30, 2014 4:33 PM CST EA investigating Origin fraudulent purchases, says accounts are safe Electronic Arts is investigating reports of fraudulent purchases made via Origin, but says its service is secure. Dec 31, 2014 12:37 PM CST Cicret Smart Bracelet brings a tablet to your skin Cicret wants to project the smartphone/tablet experience right onto your arm, and from the video the possibilities are awesome! Dec 1, 2014 11:45 AM CST PAX Australia tickets go on sale - 11 months before the expo date PAX Australia tickets go on sale, almost a full year before the shows commencement. Dec 1, 2014 6:40 PM CST Traverse the universe with our 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Blu-ray promo The box office hit comes home and you could win your very own 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Dec 1, 2014 8:35 PM CST Windows 8 features hidden explorer shell options More Windows 8 and 8.1 hidden features are being discovered. Dec 1, 2014 11:02 PM CST Idaho-based startup is using 3D printers to print... light Rohinni has teased the world with its 3D-printed light, developing something it is calling LightPaper, the world's thinnest LED lighting. Dec 2, 2014 1:38 AM CST HP's new business laptop is thinner, lighter than the MacBook Air HP unveils the new EliteBook Folio 1020, a business-focused notebook that wants to compete with Apple's MacBook Air. Dec 2, 2014 6:49 AM CST PMC Flashtec NVMe controllers to power 8TB Memblaze PBlaze4 PCIe SSDs PMC Flashtec controllers provide the horsepower for the new NVMe PBlaze 4 SSDs, which top out at 8TB. Dec 2, 2014 1:02 PM CST Exclusive statement from PAX Aus regarding their early ticket release PAX Australia defends and explains their early ticket release schedule. Dec 2, 2014 7:58 PM CST Toshiba launches HK3E2 and HK3R2 enterprise SSDs Toshiba addresses the exploding enterprise SATA SSD market with two new offerings. Dec 3, 2014 10:36 AM CST FBI issues warning over disk-wiping malware used in Sony hack The malware used in the Sony hack is on the loose, and can wipe all of your data and operating system. Dec 3, 2014 1:27 PM CST Lyft co-founder speaks of revenue and says Uber's strategy didn't work Lyft's co-founder speaks out about privacy, expansion and their competitor - Uber. Dec 3, 2014 9:02 PM CST The latest ASUS 4K monitor offers IPS panel, priced at under $800 The new ASUS PB279Q monitor offers up an IPS-based 4K-capable panel, which should be priced at around $799. Dec 4, 2014 3:30 AM CST Consumer payment data, healthcare record theft threats loom in 2015 Cybercriminals could ramp up cyberattacks to try to steal payment data and medical records, as companies remain under threat. Dec 4, 2014 10:32 AM CST China rapidly expanding semiconductor production capability China has plunked down over $5 billion on semiconductor takeovers in the last year and a half, and that is just the initial salvo. Dec 4, 2014 2:43 PM CST Mionix hits Kickstarter, wants to fund a mouse that tracks your body Mionix teases the NAOS QG, a new gaming mouse on Kickstarter that has built-in sensors that track your heart rate, galvanic skin response, and more. Dec 4, 2014 10:33 PM CST The world's largest telescope will be completed by 2024 The European Southern Observatory announces that it has greenlit the construction of the world's largest telescope, which will be complete by 2024. Dec 5, 2014 3:43 AM CST Galaxy S6 to feature 8-core CPU, 3GB of RAM and Android 5.0 Lollipop Samsung continue down the give-it-more-specs train, with the Galaxy S6 rumored to feature an 8-core 64-bit CPU, 3GB of RAM and much more. Dec 5, 2014 11:33 PM CST Apple must continue to improve cybersecurity as attacks increase Cybersecurity has taken front page headlines, and Apple seems more vulnerable to attacks - and must continue to improve security. Dec 7, 2014 12:31 AM CST Win a copy of 'Expendables 3' on Blu-ray, thanks to Roadshow Go into the running to take home the explosive third 'Expendables' film for nix. Dec 7, 2014 6:31 PM CST North Korea says its supporters could be behind Sony cyberattack The North Korean government is still denying responsibility for the cyberattack that crippled Sony, but said its supporters could be behind the breach. Dec 8, 2014 1:25 AM CST New Google Glass patents reveal four new slim designs Google's latest Glass patents reveal several new design concepts, including one new radical departure from the normal design. Dec 8, 2014 9:50 AM CST Hackers warn Sony to not release 'The Interview' movie Sony hackers want the company to postpone the launch of The Interview, threatening the studio even more. Dec 8, 2014 4:35 PM CST Logitech unveils the new Graffiti Fetish Edition UE BOOM speaker Logitech extends its impressive UE Boom line with the new Graffiti Fetish Edition, with the help of INSA, one of the UK's most profilic graffiti artists. Dec 8, 2014 8:35 PM CST Radeon GPUs can be teamed together for 24 monitors through Eyefinity The new AMD Catalyst Omega drivers have a very nice trick up their sleeve: 24 monitor support through Eyefinity. Dec 9, 2014 12:02 AM CST LG Electronics lists seperate division for handling OLED development LG create a whole business arm directed towards inceasing OLED production, development and research. Dec 9, 2014 1:59 AM CST Seagate 8TB Archive HDD listed at amazing prices 8TB drives are speeding their way to you on January 7th for an amazingly low price around $270. Dec 9, 2014 11:30 AM CST iHeart Gadget and App claims to predict heart disease and more Vitalsines is claiming to help you measure your life expectancy and more with their new Indiegogo product and app made for iOS devices. Dec 9, 2014 11:04 PM CST Technology companies begin favoring global Facebook pages Technology companies come and go with their local Facebook pages - why is local better? Dec 10, 2014 6:00 AM CST The Pirate Bay's former spokesman not saddened by closure The Pirate Bay's original spokesman will be happy if the ship sails into the sunset and never returns. Dec 10, 2014 1:13 PM CST Marvel wants Spider-Man to appear in 'Captain America 3' Leaked Sony emails shed light on the inter-studio relationship. Dec 10, 2014 5:13 PM CST Apple iPod Classic's reach a new extreme - $90,000 sale of rare item The iPod Classic sales frenzy ramps up - Special editions are selling for house-deposit prices. Dec 10, 2014 8:51 PM CST OnePlus opens up sales to anyone interested in buying OnePlus One OnePlus decides to shake things up and open OnePlus One smartphone sales to anyone interested. Dec 10, 2014 10:25 PM CST History of McDonalds coming to a cinema near you Would you like popcorn with that? Dec 10, 2014 11:13 PM CST The Royal Mail announces a consumer 3D-printing service Britains Royal Mail offers customers the ability to 3D-print objects of choice and have them delivered to their door. Dec 11, 2014 1:05 AM CST Nexus 4, Nexus 6 receive Android 5.0.1 Lollipop factory images Google begins pushing out Android 5.0.1 factory images for both the Nexus 4 and Nexus 6 smartphones. Dec 11, 2014 2:36 AM CST Xiaomi reportedly banned from selling smartphones in India In what could only be described as a nightmare, No. 3 smartphone maker Xiaomi has been banned from selling its products in India. Dec 11, 2014 8:17 AM CST Analysts believe Microsoft will make Windows 10 freemium for the world Analysts believe Microsoft should make Windows 10 available in a freemium format, providing subscriptions. Dec 11, 2014 11:51 AM CST Harrison Ford says Blade Runner sequel script "Best thing I've read" Maybe it will finally definitively answer whether or not Deckard is indeed a replicant. Dec 11, 2014 4:53 PM CST Star Wars VII Hero and Villain alias' revealed through trading cards Star Wars: The Force Awakens has had some heroes and villains announced through release of old-school trading cards. Dec 11, 2014 8:03 PM CST Microsoft releasing more Windows 10 information on January 21 Windows 10's "next chapter" will be announced in early 2015 - will it be enough to draw people away from 7? Dec 11, 2014 11:07 PM CST NASA developing new biodegradable drone, helps the environment NASA is reportedly working on a new biodegradable drone that can fly... and if it crashes or malfunctions, won't hurt the environment post-flight. Dec 12, 2014 5:35 AM CST A VMWare AirWatch bug allowed users to access others sensitive data VMWare have recently patched a loophole that allowed hackers to access sensitive customer information on AirWatch systems. Dec 12, 2014 9:06 PM CST NASA being given extra funds in 2015, as space research accelerates 2015 should be a good year for NASA, as the US space agency will be given additional funds. Dec 13, 2014 3:43 PM CST Facebook drops Microsoft's Bing search, will unveil its own tool Facebook has quietly abandoned Microsoft's Bing, and will unveil its own search tool very soon. Dec 13, 2014 6:20 PM CST Microsoft recommends you remove the latest update for Windows 7 Microsoft's latest update for Windows 7 is 'effectively malware' reports Forbes. Dec 14, 2014 1:38 AM CST Experts say BYOD will boost wireless LAN security market by 2019 TechNavio claims that BYOD policies will ensure more WLAN security systems will be put in place, alongside advanced security software. Dec 14, 2014 4:11 AM CST Time for Google Maps? TomTom makes it's way into Fiat 500X cars TomTom are being featured once again in Fiat's new 2015 car range - when will Google make a major move in this industry? Dec 14, 2014 6:10 AM CST US Navy creating Silent Nemo robotic fish for surveillance, defense The US Navy's Silent Nemo robotic fish has great potential to help defend Navy carrier fleets, and conduct a bit of surveillance along the way. Dec 14, 2014 11:24 AM CST Report: Windows 10 will include Xbox app, Cortana integration Microsoft is expected to integrate gaming features into Windows 10, including Xbox app. Dec 14, 2014 1:59 PM CST Taxi drivers in France threaten to block Paris roads because of Uber French taxi drivers and their bosses are sick of Uber, claiming massive protests will take place against the company. Dec 14, 2014 8:54 PM CST Amazon UK slammed with software bug, sells items for $0.01 Amazon UK hit with a very quick software bug that saw third-party items sold for just $0.01. Dec 15, 2014 1:40 AM CST Uber raises prices during the Sydney hostage ordeal then backpedaled Uber responds to a hostage situation by raising their local minimum fee by "4.0X the normal rate" then backpedal after negative press and public outrage. Dec 15, 2014 5:05 AM CST NASA Mars Opportunity rover experiences flash storage failure The Mars rover Opportunity's problems stem from a flash storage failure. Dec 15, 2014 9:08 AM CST WD purchases Skyera to infuse HGST with all-flash array technology WD purchases Skyera to integrate all-flash array products into HGST's product stack. Dec 15, 2014 10:48 AM CST Cybercriminals turning their attention to attacks on PoS vendors Leaving no stone left unturned, hackers are increasingly targeting PoS vendors. Dec 15, 2014 2:34 PM CST Anonymous targeting Swedish government for sinking The Pirate Bay The Anonymous hacker collective is targeting the Swedish government for its decision to sink The Pirate Bay. Dec 15, 2014 6:16 PM CST Sony Pictures CEO says employees shouldn't be worried about the future Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton says employees should not be afraid of studio's future, as major data breach won't bring them down. Dec 15, 2014 11:05 PM CST Star Wars: The Force Awakens adorable BB-8 robot is real - not CGI The droid featured in Star Wars' VII teaser is a rel-life object, not a CGI model. Dec 16, 2014 2:03 AM CST Australian provider Telstra fined for misleading Apple iPhone ads Misleading iPhone 6 advertisements has seen this Aussie provider slapped with $102,000 AU in fines. Dec 16, 2014 4:07 AM CST Corsair Neutron XT SSD pricing announced Corsair's Neutron XT performed well during our testing, and now we have pricing information. Dec 16, 2014 11:59 AM CST TAG Heuer plans to compete in smartwatch market, create partnerships TAG Heuer may have been hesitant of the smartwatch market, but will create partnerships and complete potential acquisitions to be competitive. Dec 16, 2014 4:34 PM CST The Australian government pushes for mandatory coding in schools Australian schools may be adding coding as a mandatory subject to their Year 10 schooling program, starting in 2015. Dec 17, 2014 3:07 AM CST Angelbird SSD wrk upgraded to 1TB, continued TRIM support for Apple Angelbird's wrk, the only third-party SSD with TRIM support for Apple OS X, now offers up to 1TB of capacity. Dec 17, 2014 10:13 AM CST NVIDIA's GeForce 347.09 driver supports Elite: Dangerous and new MGS NVIDIA releases their new GeForce 347.09 drivers, ready for Elite: Dangerous and the new Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes. Dec 17, 2014 6:32 PM CST AMD's 'Dynamic Frame Rate Control' has "mind blowing" power savings AMD working on a truly next-gen feature dubbed 'Dynamic Frame Rate Control', limits your frame rate and saves on your power bills. Dec 17, 2014 10:09 PM CST ICANN hit by spear phishing attack, employee credentials compromised Oops! ICANN employees fall for spear phishing attack, with some employee credentials hit. Dec 18, 2014 1:26 AM CST Toshiba launches 6TB 7,200 RPM MG04 HDD Toshiba joins the high-capacity HDD competition with the new 6TB MG04. Dec 18, 2014 10:19 AM CST North Korea manufacturing crystal meth on an industrial scale This sounds like a story ripped from an episode of Breaking Bad, but North Korea is manufacturing 98% pure crystal meth in industrial-class facilities. Dec 18, 2014 3:52 PM CST Obama administration could 'respond' to North Korea hacking Sony The Obama administration is considering a 'proportional response' to the hacks against Sony from North Korea. Dec 18, 2014 8:36 PM CST SS7 security flaw enables hackers to read your text messages German researchers find out that some of our mobile signal towers are leaking information into all who wish to see it. Dec 18, 2014 11:05 PM CST Vulnerability sees routers installed with RomPager open to hackers Yet another vulnerability has been found - this one enables hackers to gain easy access into your home router and control your network. Dec 19, 2014 1:03 AM CST North Korean hackers might set sights on US telecom, infrastructure North Korean hackers, likely with outside help, compromised Sony... and could have their sights set on other US targets in the future. Dec 19, 2014 4:03 AM CST Poll reveals most Americans doubtful of commercial drone use Americans are skeptical about drones delivering packages, according to recent poll. Dec 19, 2014 5:06 AM CST ISIS allies reportedly stepping up cyberattacks against media, rivals Allies of the ISIS terrorist group fighting in Syria and Iraq are reportedly launching cyberattacks. Dec 19, 2014 4:11 PM CST BlackBerry's revenue drops 34%, ending the year on a bad note BlackBerry's revenue suffered a $148M net loss during Q3, ending the year on a bad note. Dec 19, 2014 7:21 PM CST Facebook again dropping in popularity among teenagers, study indicates Facebook is by far the No. 1 social networking website, but is losing steam among teenagers. Dec 20, 2014 3:49 AM CST Sony removes 'The Interview' Twitter and Facebook accounts Sony Pictures removes the Facebook and Twitter accounts of 'The Interview' Dec 20, 2014 10:33 PM CST North Korea not surprisingly shielding citizens from 'The Interview' North Koreans likely have no idea Sony Pictures has been humiliated over a movie. Dec 21, 2014 4:23 AM CST Apple hits back at BBC report disclosing poor working conditions Apple CEO Tim Cook not too happy with BBC report outlining poor working conditions in Chinese factory. Dec 21, 2014 2:50 PM CST Sony attorney says 'The Interview' will be released, maybe via Crackle Sony could use Crackle to distribute "The Interview" to interested viewers. Dec 21, 2014 6:45 PM CST Samsung to can their 'ChatOn' service in 2015 Samsung's ChatOn was a flop and is set to be discontinued in early 2015. Dec 22, 2014 1:04 AM CST China opposes cyberattack against Sony Pictures, don't place blame The Chinese government may have condemned the cyberattack against Sony Pictures, but certainly didn't place blame for the incident. Dec 22, 2014 6:19 AM CST Sony's decision to rely on Mandiant helping FireEye's stock value Sony has chosen cybersecurity firm FireEye to aid in its cleanup of hacking mess - and the company's stock value is going up because of it. Dec 22, 2014 8:19 AM CST Chinese hackers aiming to compromise Afghan government website Chinese malware is targeting visitors of Afghan government websites, according to US cybersecurity researchers. Dec 22, 2014 4:47 PM CST 24" 144hz monitor for $199 with free shipping to Aussies from Kogan Kogan rocks the technology market yet again with crazy pricing on self-branded products. Dec 22, 2014 7:03 PM CST Samsung begin production of the first 8-Gigabit LPDDR4 Mobile DRAM Samsung step up the mobile game with mass production commencing for their LPDDR4 advancement. Dec 22, 2014 9:55 PM CST The game that never stops evolving - Skyrim advanced again Skyrim modders deliver again. This fan-made addition will leave you speechless with amazing 4K resolution textures, new missions and more. Dec 22, 2014 11:58 PM CST Music legends Dave Grohl, Corey Taylor, Black Flag and more team up Some big names come together under the name Teenage Time Killer to bring you one rocking album release. Dec 23, 2014 3:51 AM CST Taser betting big on becoming body camera industry leader The wearable police body camera industry is expected to surge in 2015, and Taser wants to lead the market. Dec 23, 2014 2:00 PM CST Top congressional Democrat Elijah Cummings calls out Sony Sony has been asked to provide details regarding its data breach, as top congressional Democrat, Rep. Cummings, wants answers. Dec 23, 2014 5:44 PM CST Companies should learn from Sony hack, work to improve cybersecurity Companies should learn from Sony's major data breach, run cybersecurity audits, and improve when told there is more work left to be done. Dec 23, 2014 11:21 PM CST South Korea wants China's cooperation into nuclear hack attack The South Korean government wants cooperation from China as it begins an investigation into a nuclear facilities data breach. Dec 24, 2014 11:26 AM CST US Internet rolling out fiber-optic 10Gbps internet in Minneapolis Want to download your legally purchased movies (heh) at 1.25 GB/s? For $399 a month US Internet has you covered. Dec 24, 2014 2:17 PM CST Apple "not interested" in releasing The Interview on iTunes for XMAS The Interview will not be hitting iTunes for Christmas, as Apple is reportedly 'not interested' in doing so. Dec 25, 2014 8:33 AM CST Hackers cause damage at German factory with malware attack Hackers compromised a German factory and caused "massive damage" to a factory furnace, reports indicate. Dec 25, 2014 6:53 PM CST Japanese banks being targeted by Chinese hackers, tension growing Japanese banks are reportedly being targeted by Chinese hackers, as cyber tensions between both countries mount. Dec 25, 2014 11:12 PM CST Apple CEO Tim Cook named 'CEO of the Year' by CNN CNN names Tim Cook its 'CEO of the Year' Dec 26, 2014 5:27 AM CST Report: North Korea's Bureau 121 scarier than previously thought North Korea's secretive Bureau 121 is scarier than originally perceived by western cybersecurity experts - and the threat is only growing. Dec 26, 2014 12:41 PM CST LG and Mercedes working together on semi-autonomous vehicles CES 2015 should see LG and Mercedes teasing their collaborative efforts for a semi-autonomous vehicle with self-braking technology and more. Dec 26, 2014 8:39 PM CST Lizard Squad stop DDoS of PSN and Xbox Live thanks to Kim Dotcom Kim Dotcom comes to the rescue of PSN and XBOX Live, offering their DDoS'ers a hefty bribe to wean off the attack. Dec 27, 2014 4:29 AM CST US government warns Sony breach tactics could be used in other attacks Following the devastating data breach suffered by Sony Pictures, the US government warns similar attacks could be successful. Dec 27, 2014 10:52 AM CST Demand for 'The Interview' reportedly increasing in North Korea Apparently, there are a surprising number of people in North Korea interested in viewing 'The Interview,' much to the disgust of the government. Dec 27, 2014 6:05 PM CST Hackers enter large-name online portals, releasing usernames and more Sony, Amazon, Xbox and more have been compromised, seeing 13,000 lots of member information being published online. Dec 28, 2014 6:33 AM CST Mobile shopping increasing, but some retailers, companies face issues More consumers enjoying mobile shopping, but that is causing problems for some retailers. Dec 28, 2014 1:38 PM CST 'The Interview' has made Sony over $15 million online Sony has made over $15 million through online distribution of 'The Interview' while it has only earned $3 million through theaters. Dec 28, 2014 11:04 PM CST Sony going to court over unauthorized use of song in 'The Interview' Sony in more trouble as an artist sues them for the illegal use of a song. Dec 29, 2014 5:33 AM CST Windows 10 Preview bricking boot drives New features geared for SSHD optimizations have resulted in a major bug in all drives in the Windows 10 Technical Preview. Dec 29, 2014 11:59 AM CST Connected technology expected to invade the market in 2015 Connected technology should boom in 2015, and will invade CES 2015 in a couple of weeks. Dec 29, 2014 1:45 PM CST NVIDIA rumored to launch the GeForce GTX 960 at just $199 NVIDIA could launch the mid-range powerhouse GeForce GTX 960 for just $199, powered by the Maxwell-based GM206 core. Dec 29, 2014 8:32 PM CST Samsung shows off new curved soundbars similar to the Portal gun Samsung show off their new curved soundbars to the world and they look oddly familiar. Dec 30, 2014 6:32 AM CST LG announces new 21:9 ultra-wide AMD FreeSync capable monitors LG will be showing off two new AMD FreeSync capable 21:9 ultra-wide monitors at CES 2015 next week. Dec 30, 2014 10:30 PM CST Lian Li to show off their new O Series open-air chassis at CES 2015 Lian Li will be showcasing their new open-air chassis, the O Series, at CES 2015. Dec 31, 2014 5:34 AM CST Experts: Insider attack may have played major role in Sony breach North Korea denied hacking Sony Pictures, and cybersecurity experts believe insider threat posed huge risk to Sony Pictures. Dec 31, 2014 12:24 PM CST Korean nuclear operator removes low-risk worm from its servers Following a data breach, South Korean officials find worm on servers operated by nuclear power company. Dec 31, 2014 1:40 PM CST UK Lizard Squad member arrested for computer misuse abuses A 22-year-old reported Lizard Squad member was arrested for fraud and other offenses. Dec 31, 2014 5:45 PM CST FBI investigating GOP cyber threats against media organizations Hackers have expanded their targets, and have sent threats to media organizations, though it remains unknown which companies could have been targeted. Dec 31, 2014 7:45 PM CST South Korean users downloading 'The Interview' face malware threat South Korean mobile Internet users face threat of malware when trying to download "The Interview" Dec 31, 2014 10:50 PM CST Valve announces Steam Broadcasting, letting you livestream your games Steam Broadcasting goes into beta, allows gamers to use Valve's service to livestream their games. Dec 2, 2014 11:34 PM CST Rockstar's GTA 5 under attack by multiple parties GTA V's next-gen release has been petitioned against. Consumers want it removed from the shelves due to different counts of vulgar and misogynist gameplay. Dec 3, 2014 4:13 AM CST Sony offers new PlayStation 4 update which improves system stability Sony's latest 2.03 update for the PlayStation 4 offers improved system stability. Dec 3, 2014 9:35 PM CST YouPorn confirms sponsorship of Spanish competitive gaming team YouPorn announce their sponsorship of a Spanish gaming organisation. Dec 4, 2014 6:57 PM CST Employment in eSports - Azubu TV have been hiring multiple roles Azubu.TV go on a staff-hiring rampage, setting themselves up for a massive 2015 by aquiring different personnel from big-name organisations. Dec 4, 2014 10:04 PM CST Red Dead Redemption 2 rumored to feature co-op play, with 2015 release Rockstar Games rumored to be working on Red Dead Redemption sequel, and according to an insider, it will feature co-op play and much more. Dec 5, 2014 10:37 PM CST EB Games Mad Monday sales with a mixed response - what's the issue? Aussie electornic retailer EB Games release their Mad Monday sales. How mad are they exactly and what's the public response? Dec 7, 2014 8:55 PM CST DICE still have content on its way for Battlefield 4 Even after the Final Stand DLC has arrived, DICE promises future Battlefield 4 content. Dec 9, 2014 7:32 PM CST Rise of the Tomb Raider will be published by Microsoft for Xbox One Microsoft announces it will be publishing Rise of the Tomb Raider for the Xbox One. Dec 9, 2014 9:25 PM CST Windows Phone owners can purchase Minecraft Pocket Edition for $6.99 The Minecraft Pocket Edition is now available on Microsoft Windows Phones for $6.99. Dec 10, 2014 4:44 PM CST Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is coming, from Train Simulator devs Train Simulator developer is re-releasing Flight Simulator X: on Steam. Dec 11, 2014 1:34 AM CST DayZ creator opens new studio, will still help out with DayZ Dean Hall, the creator of DayZ, forms his new studio but promises to continue to help out on DayZ. Dec 11, 2014 6:25 PM CST Microsoft says the Xbox One outsold the PS4 in US and UK last month Xbox One finally kicks the PlayStation 4 off the throne in months sales accross the U.S. and U.K. in November. Dec 11, 2014 10:05 PM CST Sony enjoying PlayStation 4 success, looks ahead to cloud gaming Even with the Sony PlayStation 4 game console selling well, Sony is already looking ahead to expanding its gaming reach. Dec 13, 2014 7:23 PM CST An eSports fighting games season receives a $500k boost thanks to Sony The Capcom cup is set for a major financial boost thanks to a partnership with Sony. Dec 14, 2014 1:11 AM CST Latest mod for GTA IV on PC brings next-gen graphics to last-gen game The latest version of GTA IV iCEhancer C adds photorealistic texture details to the game. Dec 15, 2014 7:29 PM CST Massive 6.7GB patch for Assassin's Creed: Unity promises massive fixes Ubisoft promises its gigantic 6.7GB patch for Assassin's Creed: Unity will fix many parts of the broken game. Dec 16, 2014 8:28 PM CST Capcom re-releasing DmC for the PS4 and Xbox One, aims for 1080p 60FPS Capcom announces DmC: Definitive Edition for Xbox One and PS4, promises 1080p at 60FPS. Dec 17, 2014 2:37 AM CST Prepare your wallets: the 2014 Steam Holiday Sale begins Valve kicks off its 2014 Steam Holiday Sales, with countless games on sale through to January 2, 2015. Dec 18, 2014 2:06 PM CST TSA nabs passenger trying to smuggle handgun in PlayStation 2 console The Port Authority TSA bust guy trying to smuggle gun in Sony PlayStation 2 game console. Dec 19, 2014 2:53 AM CST Sony admits US console fight growing as Xbox One price cuts working Sony officials admit to growing pressure in the US console market, as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are engaged in a fierce battle. Dec 19, 2014 5:16 PM CST Latest Call of Duty DLC stars Bill Paxton, John Malkovich, and more Bill Paxton, John Malkovich, Jon Bernthal and many more star in the latest Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare DLC. Dec 20, 2014 5:08 PM CST Computer games in the mainstream, CS:GO at X Games Aspen aired by ESPN Watching CS:GO at the X Games in Aspen will be costly at $100 US, but worth it. Dec 22, 2014 4:57 AM CST GSC Gameworld, original STALKER developer re-opens, announces new game The original STALKER developer has come out, with a new secret project unveiled. Dec 23, 2014 3:34 AM CST Valve updates Team Fortress 2 with a grappling hook for Christmas Valve's new Mannpower mode for Team Fortress 2 now sports a damn grappling hook. Dec 23, 2014 11:29 PM CST 4 Uses for Kinect Technology Other Than Gaming A discussion on the different ways to use Microsoft's Kinect tech and what we may see in the future, beyond just gaming. Dec 24, 2014 5:14 PM CST Xbox Live, PlayStation Network regaining stability after DDoS attack Xbox Live doing much better, while PlayStation Network gradually regaining stability, days after DDoS attack at hands of the Lizard Squad. Dec 27, 2014 12:15 PM CST The founder of Xbox Live has left Microsoft Boyd Multerer, the engineer who founded Xbox Live and the XNA game development tools for Xbox, has left Microsoft. Dec 29, 2014 10:34 PM CST A fan-made mod means Kojima is brought to life in Metal Gear Solid V PC modders take to Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, adding different playable main characters. Dec 30, 2014 8:22 AM CST Nintendo UK is removing Game Boy Tetris from the 3DS eShop in 2015 It's an end of an era - Game Boy Tetris to be pulled from Nintendo's eShop says claims Nintendo UK and we go on a nostalgia overload. Dec 30, 2014 6:22 PM CST H4LT group releases Microsoft Xbox One SDK online The H4LT group reportedly released the Microsoft Xbox One SDK online, as a year-end gift to gamers and developers. Dec 31, 2014 8:07 PM CST Intel to power next revision of Google Glass Google Glass is built on old hardware from 2011, but Google hopes to change that by reportedly switching to Intel processors in upcoming models. Dec 1, 2014 12:22 PM CST ADATA announces release of HV100 external HDD ADATA releases software-included external HDD's to the market. Dec 1, 2014 7:08 PM CST Cox being sued by music labels for failing to handle piracy Cox Communications in hot water after piracy claim by BMG and Round Hill Music. Dec 1, 2014 9:05 PM CST Reports claim touchscreen laptops are to be phased out Touchscreen tablets and laptops are on their way out, as reports claim. Dec 1, 2014 11:53 PM CST Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4 both spotted running Android 5.0 Lollipop Samsung's Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4 smartphone have been spotted running Google's latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. Dec 2, 2014 2:32 AM CST Huawei exec says "nobody" made money using Microsoft Windows Phone Huawei executive claims "nobody made any money with Windows Phone" operating system. Dec 2, 2014 10:33 AM CST Stephen Hawking concerned artificial intelligence might end mankind Professor Stephen Hawking has concerns artificial intelligence could accelerate the end of mankind. Dec 2, 2014 2:35 PM CST New on the scene - Sceptre announce 27-inch LED monitor Sceptre announce their new player to the monitor market, a 1080p 27-inch option. Dec 2, 2014 8:04 PM CST Patriot makes unannounced re-entry to SSD market with new Torch Series Patriot stopped developing new consumer SSDs several years ago, but have made an unannounced re-entry into the SSD market. Dec 3, 2014 11:16 AM CST Report: Americans streaming more online video, watching less TV Americans are now streaming more content while watching less TV. Dec 3, 2014 4:24 PM CST 'Force Awakens' headed for most watched trailer of all time NEWSFLASH: 'Star Wars' still sells. Dec 3, 2014 9:28 PM CST NVIDIA rumored to skip 20nm GPUs, with TSMC making its 16nm GPUs TSMC will reportedly be making NVIDIA's 16nm GPUs, with the company skipping over the 20nm process. Dec 4, 2014 4:37 AM CST Google eliminates old reCAPTCHA in favor of noCAPTCHA The old days of distorted text challenges are coming to an end, and there won't be many complaints. Dec 4, 2014 1:54 PM CST Arnie's back! First teaser for 'Terminator: Genisys' hits the web Newest Terminator to warp the established timeline. Dec 4, 2014 4:23 PM CST HTC rumored 'Hima' high-end Android smartphone to launch in March 2015 HTC Hima, the company's new high-end Android smartphone should launch in March 2015 with a 5-inch 1080p display, and much more. Dec 4, 2014 11:29 PM CST The Sony Pictures hack is much more in-depth than originally known Sony Pictures in continued turmoil over hackers efforts steal much more than originally known. Dec 5, 2014 7:08 PM CST Sony hackers threaten employees' families through e-mails In the continuing wave of hacks against Sony, the hackers threaten Sony employee's and their families, warning "your family will be in danger" Dec 6, 2014 12:31 AM CST Intel spending billions to boost progress in mobile tech development Intel is spending billions to help boost its mobile hardware offerings. Dec 7, 2014 8:00 AM CST Aussie companies Foxtel and Channel Seven are fighting Netflix Netflix is coming down under, local companies scramble to offer competing services. Dec 7, 2014 9:55 PM CST Sony hackers have reportedly been traced back to a hotel in Bangkok The hackers that broke into Sony Pictures Entertainment servers last week have been tracked back to a hotel in Bangkok. Dec 8, 2014 2:30 AM CST Sony's hacking woes increase as PlayStation store suffers attack Sony is under assault from multiple sources, and the latest hack attacked the PlayStation Store this morning. Dec 8, 2014 10:42 AM CST George Lucas hasn't watched the 'Force Awakens' trailer Lucas might have sold the rights to his baby, but consoles himself with $4B payday. Dec 8, 2014 5:00 PM CST The Samsung Gear VR headset is now available for $200 Samsung release their Gear VR to the public - is it worth the purchase of a Note 4? Dec 8, 2014 11:02 PM CST Australia still years behind the rest - ITU announces gigabit copper New G.fast standard promises super fast speeds over a copper line, however Aussies are skeptical due to recent fibre blow-outs. Dec 9, 2014 12:05 AM CST The owner of Grumpy Cat has made $100 million since 2012 Tardar Sauce is a name you probably hadn't heard of, but Grumpy Cat is - with the cat making its owner $100 million since 2012. Dec 9, 2014 2:31 AM CST Piratebay servers raided by Swedish police, might be down for good The Piratebay is raided and sacked, has been down for 12 hours and counting, and the galaxy's most resilient BitTorrent site may be gone for good. Dec 9, 2014 5:06 PM CST Windows 8.1 receives native MKV support Microsoft's latest update to Windows 8.1 has the touch-capable OS receive native support for MKV files. Dec 10, 2014 2:35 AM CST Avago announces new 12Gb/s SAS 16-port 9300 HBA Series Avago releases a new 12Gb/s SAS 16-port HBA with dual controllers to deliver over 2 million IOPS. Dec 10, 2014 11:45 AM CST Instagram tops 300 million users, pulling ahead of Twitter Instagram now has more users than Twitter, with more than 300 million users. Dec 10, 2014 2:18 PM CST Fractal Design announce the Define R5 chassis Fractal build on their signature Define series with their latest realese. Keep it elegant, keep it cool. Dec 10, 2014 5:49 PM CST Netflix teases it could soon have 'as many as 20 original series' Netflix wants to expand exponentially, right up to 'as many as 20 original series' Dec 10, 2014 9:32 PM CST Pixar launches the trailer for its latest movie 'Inside Out' Pixar launches the first full-length trailer to 'Inside Out', it's latest movie. Dec 10, 2014 11:01 PM CST Keurig coffee machine hacked to support all coffee pods Keurig went to a lot of effort to secture the coffee pods used in their machines were factory issued by themselves, it seems to have majorly backfired. Dec 10, 2014 11:57 PM CST NVIDIA increasing their video card market share gap over AMD NVIDIA best AMD by a margin in Q3's market share results - some claim that AMD is close to the grave. Dec 11, 2014 1:54 AM CST Remote control Wi-Fi add-on for the Roomba Vacuum hits Kickstarter Think Cleaner is a Wi-Fi add-on to the Roomba robot vacuum, vastly increasing the capabilities of the now-aged device. Dec 11, 2014 3:02 AM CST Lawmaker wonders why US government sink the Pirate Bay Sen. Sheldnon Whitehouse (D-RI) wonders why the US government didn't move swiftly to sink The Pirate Bay. Dec 11, 2014 9:35 AM CST Sony takes a page from hackers, attacking sites hosting its movies Sony is reportedly using the Amazon Web Services to launch DDoS attacks against websites suspected of hosting stolen movies. Dec 11, 2014 2:40 PM CST Amazon denies Sony is using its AWS to launch DDoS cyberattacks Amazon denies its AWS service is being used by Sony to launch cyberattacks. Dec 11, 2014 5:16 PM CST Peter Lik's black and white photo sells for $6.5m - sets records This Aussie-Born photographer has hit it big yet again with the same private buyer. Dec 11, 2014 8:55 PM CST Co-founder of The Pirate Bay hopes for it to stay closed indefinitely Peter Sunde would rather The Pirate Bay not open again, claiming a lack of vision, bugs and ads ruined what was once his. Dec 11, 2014 11:55 PM CST FBI says cyberattack that hit Sony would have worked against others The FBI claims the data breach that hit Sony Pictures Entertainment would have worked against 90 percent of network defenses used by other companies. Dec 12, 2014 8:19 AM CST Windows 7 update wreaks havoc on user software Another Windows update comes in like a wrecking ball - seeing users unable to open or install applications, drivers and programs. Dec 12, 2014 10:54 PM CST FBI warns US companies to be aware of potential cyberattacks from Iran US companies need to be aware of potential Iranian-supported cyberattacks, according to FBI. Dec 13, 2014 4:14 PM CST Oculus VR acquires hand-tracking company Nimble VR Oculus VR acquires Nimble VR, a firm that has impressive hand-tracking technology, while 13th Lab can create 3D models from real-world objects. Dec 13, 2014 9:35 PM CST Panasonic expands their Toughbook H2 battery recall in America Panasonic are furthering their Toughbook battery pack recall due to possible fire related issues. Dec 14, 2014 2:10 AM CST Media consumption workloads mean a strong push for x86 processors Experts claim that x86 processors now need to be added into various media technologies, expecting a major rise in x86 global market share. Dec 14, 2014 5:09 AM CST Chinese cybercriminals continue to ravage critical infrastructure Chinese hackers routinely victimize US and western allies, as they increase focus on cyberespionage efforts. Dec 14, 2014 7:36 AM CST Japanese firm shows off GPS-guided robotic lawn mower for golf courses Japanese company Mamiya-OP Co Ltd plans to release a GPS-guided robot able to cut lawns at golf courses. Dec 14, 2014 12:27 PM CST Sony warned before hack that its networks were vulnerable to attack Before its networks were ravaged by hackers, Sony Pictures Entertainment was reportedly warned its networks were at risk. Dec 14, 2014 2:20 PM CST A '4D' printed dress was just added to the Meuseum of Modern Art The Museum of Modern Art have added a '4D' printed dress to their collection and you can too! Dec 14, 2014 9:57 PM CST DARPA creates self-guiding, mid-flight-changing .50-caliber bullet DARPA develops the previously thought impossible: a self-guided, mid-flight-changing 50-caliber bullet. Dec 15, 2014 2:49 AM CST Baidu chooses Nokia Here for maps outside of China Nokia receives a strong boost after Baidu chooses the Here service to power maps outside of China. Dec 15, 2014 7:40 AM CST Pantech Mobile is asking staff to return 20 percent of their salary Pantech are still in hot water with over 50% of their staff on leave without pay, they're asking the remaining employees to donate part of their salary. Dec 15, 2014 10:05 AM CST Galaxy announces Heracles PCIe SSD with 1.6 GB/s speeds Galaxy introduces a new PCIe SSD for gaming that can hit 1,600 MB/s in read/write speed. Dec 15, 2014 11:54 AM CST Gartner: 3 of top 5 smartphone manufacturers are Chinese companies Q3 was an excellent one for smartphones, as three of the top five smartphone manufacturers are Chinese. Dec 15, 2014 4:20 PM CST Mark Cuban warns that emails can become part of a data breach Mark Cuban says emails could be part of tomorrow's big data breach, while also promoting his Cyber Dust service. Dec 15, 2014 9:33 PM CST Google Now for iOS and Android updated with Nest thermostat support Google Now for iOS and Android updated with new voice controls, notification cards for Nest thermostat. Dec 15, 2014 11:28 PM CST Android apps can access your data on 4.3 and older without permission Running Android 4.3 or older? Your sensitive data is available for apps to steal as claimed by the Hong Kong PCPD. Dec 16, 2014 3:00 AM CST Stanford University will study effects of artificial intelligence New research is underway at Stanford University, aimed at helping determine potential effects of using artificial intelligence. Dec 16, 2014 8:25 AM CST Sony hackers threaten terror attacks against movie theaters in US Hackers behind the Sony Pictures Entertainment attack threaten terror attacks against movie theaters showing 'The Interview' Dec 16, 2014 2:19 PM CST NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan II vs AMD Radeon R9 390X in leaked benchmarks The battles of the titans are about to begin, with leaked benchmarks of the purported GeForce GTX Titan II and the Radeon R9 390X. Dec 16, 2014 9:52 PM CST Xiaomi will be allowed to sell Qualcomm-based smartphones until Jan. 8 Xiaomi will be allowed to sell Qualcomm-based smartphones in India until Jan. 8, Delhi High Court rules. Dec 17, 2014 3:45 AM CST Time is the first major publisher to begin accepting bitcoin payments Time is the first major publisher to accept the bitcoin cryptocurrency. Dec 17, 2014 10:25 AM CST US officials identify North Korea as the source behind Sony hacks The hacking scandal at Sony has originated from North Korea according to US officials. Dec 17, 2014 6:36 PM CST Additional retailers, companies adopting Apple Pay mobile pay system Appe Pay is gaining allies among retailers, companies interested in adopting its mobile payment system. Dec 17, 2014 11:35 PM CST Engineers mess up causing Microsoft Azure downtime Microsoft engineers make a roll-out mistake, costing Azure some downtime. Dec 18, 2014 1:48 AM CST Crossbar touts latest breakthrough in RRAM technology, due in 2016 Crossbar aims to bring a product with the speed of RAM and the persistence of NAND to the market in 2016. Dec 18, 2014 11:44 AM CST Red Hat claims the 'grinch' issue isn't a Linux vulnerability Linux 'flaw' is claimed a a perfectly normal feature by Red hat. Dec 18, 2014 7:06 PM CST Minecraft creator just purchased a $70 million house in Beverly Hills Markus "Notch" Persson, the creator of Minecraft, has just spent $70 million on the most expensive house in Beverly Hills. Dec 18, 2014 10:27 PM CST Google wants to take its Android platform into connected cars in 2015 Google hopes to see its Android platform begin taking over connected cars in 2015, as auto buyers look for enhanced connectivity. Dec 18, 2014 11:37 PM CST Microsoft rumored to unveil a VR headset at E3 2015 The latest rumors have Microsoft set to unveil a VR headset at E3 2015. Dec 19, 2014 1:35 AM CST VR technology enables virtual body swapping by psychologists VR studies conducted by psychologists in London aim to alter misconceptions of the public. Dec 19, 2014 4:05 AM CST Survey: Company malware breaches not exactly uncommon these days Malware data breaches hitting companies is unfortunately rather common these days, recent survey finds. Dec 19, 2014 10:21 AM CST Obama: Sony 'made a mistake' in its decision to pull 'The Interview' Pres. Obama believes Sony made a mistake in its hasty decision to pull "The Interview" from theaters. Dec 19, 2014 4:15 PM CST McAfee says cyber espionage attacks will only increase in 2015 Cyber espionage will increase in frequency during 2015, as foreign governments begin to ramp up their efforts. Dec 19, 2014 9:59 PM CST North Korea offers joint investigation with the US over Sony hack North Korea has proposed a joint investigation over the hack against Sony Pictures. Dec 20, 2014 4:41 AM CST Genetic code utilization for passwords is a real thing Stuck for new password options? Here comes science to the rescue. Dec 20, 2014 10:56 PM CST Poiltitian claims Twitter hack after 'following' pornstar Belle Knox Steve Bellone a ltitle red-faced after being caught 'following' a porn star on Twitter, claims it was due to a hijack. Dec 21, 2014 6:07 AM CST Staples announces 1.6 million cards affected in previous data breach Staples reveals 1.6 million customers at risk of data breach following incident earlier in the year. Dec 21, 2014 4:27 PM CST Japanese 'Godzilla' to live again in new feature film Toho want to bring back the original (and some would say best) Gojira. Dec 21, 2014 7:19 PM CST Younger drivers more skilled at texting and driving than others Despite it being dangerous for everyone behind the wheel, younger drivers fared better at texting and driving. Dec 22, 2014 5:36 AM CST Anonymous could release 'The Interview' for Internet users Anonymous hacker collective could release "The Interview" to the Internet. Dec 22, 2014 6:42 AM CST Internet in North Korea bounced offline due to suspected DDoS Pres. Obama considers what to do with North Korea, but it appears someone has beaten him to the punch. Dec 22, 2014 2:02 PM CST Report: South Korea nuclear facilities targeted in cyberattack South Korea nuclear plants targeted by cyberattacks, with "non-critical" data stolen. Dec 22, 2014 5:38 PM CST Super Talent is showcasing DDR4 at CES 2015 DDR4 memory will be a main feature at CES Las Vegas, Super Talent are joining the fray. Dec 22, 2014 8:06 PM CST LG to show off their new Wi-Fi Music Series at CES 2015 LG's new Wireless speaker setups look great, but how much will they cost? Dec 22, 2014 10:58 PM CST Google will have its self-driving car on California roads next year Google will have its first real self-driving car on the road in California sometime next year. Dec 23, 2014 1:35 AM CST Apple rumored to launch an even thinner 12-inch MacBook Air next year Apple rumored to be preparing a super-thin 12-inch MacBook Air next year. Dec 23, 2014 5:34 AM CST Sony Pictures announces 'The Interview' will have limited release Sony Pictures today confirmed it will release "The Interview" in a limited number of theaters. Dec 23, 2014 2:11 PM CST SAPPHIRE teases 'Project NFC' for January, is this the Radeon R9 380X? SAPPHIRE is teasing the Radeon R9 380X, a liquid cooled GPU under 'Project NFC' Dec 23, 2014 6:30 PM CST UK movie theater calls police on kids due to iPhone piracy risk Apparently, kids with iPhones and iPads are a piracy risk in UK movie theaters. Dec 24, 2014 4:26 AM CST ITC to investigate Samsung lawsuit against NVIDIA The legal battle between NVIDIA and Samsung just got nastier after the ITC launches an investigation into NVIDIA. Dec 24, 2014 12:01 PM CST WhatsApp's upcoming voice calling function detailed in a new leak WhatsApp will soon unveil a voice calling feature, but we can take a look at the new leak of it before it arrive. Dec 25, 2014 4:37 AM CST Details on Surface Pro 4 arrive, Intel Core M and Windows 10 on board Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 should feature Intel Core M processor, and Windows 10. Dec 25, 2014 10:37 AM CST Sony to unveil Xperia Z4 Tablet Ultra at CES with 13-inch 4K display Sony to surprise most at CES 2015 with its Xperia Z4 Tablet Ultra, featuring a 13-inch 4K display and so much more. Dec 25, 2014 8:32 PM CST Facebook spies on private messages, gets hit with class action lawsuit Facebook has been spying on users' private messages, get slammed with a class action lawsuit. Dec 26, 2014 4:08 AM CST AMD and NVIDIA's next-gen GPUs delayed, supply constraints blamed It looks like AMD and NVIDIA's next-generation 16nm and 20nm GPUs have been delayed, with Qualcomm and Apple taking up all the orders. Dec 26, 2014 7:37 AM CST Iran plans to expand its 'smart filtering' for Internet users Iran will expand its 'smart' Internet filtering after a 'successful' pilot phase. Dec 26, 2014 4:41 PM CST Kodak will unveil an Android-powered smartphone at CES 2015 Kodak will be reportedly unveiling its first Android-powered smartphone at CES 2015 next week. Dec 27, 2014 12:02 AM CST Tesla Roadster 3.0 package announced with a claimed 400+ mile range Tesla post up a massive upgrade package, seeing increases in driving distance and battery capacity. Dec 27, 2014 6:03 AM CST North Korean Internet infrastructure suffers another outage The North Korean Internet infrastructure, which apparently only has a handful of IP addresses, has gone down yet again. Dec 27, 2014 12:32 PM CST Panasonic behind all green sustainable smart city Fujisawa Panasonic get behind this all-green sustainable city. Brilliant idea, but is it delving too far into the publics privacy? Dec 28, 2014 5:35 AM CST Norse provides mesmerizing real-time view of global hacking attacks With the rash of recent global hacking attacks the real-time Norse-corp attack tracker provides insight into the scale of global hack attacks. Dec 28, 2014 12:47 PM CST State hacking operation used commercial software to compromise targets Criminals used commercial software to conduct cyberespionage against targets in Israel and Europe, according to reports. Dec 28, 2014 3:15 PM CST The first AMD FreeSync capable monitor is here, cheaper than G-SYNC The first AMD FreeSync capable monitor is finally here, with the 4K display costing around $600, which is much cheaper than the Acer 4K G-SYNC display. Dec 28, 2014 11:43 PM CST Snowden leak reveals which encryptions NSA cannot decipher Want to send your top secret plans for world domination to a friend? Use these services. Dec 29, 2014 11:01 AM CST Google to expand Google Fiber services to India Google looks to tap a huge market in India, the second largest country in the world. Dec 29, 2014 1:00 PM CST Hackers copy politicians fingerprint from press conference photos Hackers have replicated German Defense Minister's fingerprint using publicly available photos. Dec 29, 2014 2:15 PM CST Who got a new iPhone or iPad for Christmas? Tons of people, apparently Apple had a great Christmas, with large amounts of users activating new iPhones and iPads. Dec 29, 2014 10:07 PM CST GGF LANs amazing White Matter ASUS Mark S mod will blow you away This Coolermaster and ASUS Mark S build is titled White Matter and will blow you away. Dec 30, 2014 10:36 AM CST LG will be showing off a bunch of new 4K TVs at CES 2015 next week LG will be pushing 4K at CES 2015, with eight different product lines on offer. Dec 30, 2014 11:35 PM CST Plextor M6e Black Edition Pictured? We go fishing on plextor.com We go fishing on Plextor.com and pull in a whopper - M6e Black Edition SSD reeled in. Dec 31, 2014 9:00 AM CST Following data breach, Sony Pictures embraced BlackBerry devices Spooked by a major data breach caused by the Guardians of Peace, it looks like Sony Pictures has decided to embrace its cache of old BlackBerry phones. Dec 31, 2014 12:49 PM CST NASA creates ape-like robot for enhanced disaster response NASA creates a new robot that is able to assist in natural disaster recovery efforts. Dec 31, 2014 2:12 PM CST GOP hackers reportedly received Sony login data from Lizard Squad A reported Lizard Squad member handed off data from Sony Pictures to Guardians of Peace prior to major cyberattack. Dec 31, 2014 6:13 PM CST Email security becomes a priority after Sony Pictures breach Companies are trying to learn from the SPE breach, increasing email security to prevent data breaches and theft, along with possible embarassment. Dec 31, 2014 9:03 PM CST 30,000 online - GTA:San Andreas is active thanks to fan-made mods We've been contacted by the tight-knit modding community of GTA San Andreas it seems game is alive and well. GTA:V mods area already underway too! Dec 31, 2014 11:33 PM CST News Archive Join Our Newsletter
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