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- NVIDIA now bundles Watch Dogs with selected desktop video cards
Watch Dogs will be using graphic enhancements such as HBAO+ and TXAA technologies.Apr 30, 2014 8:56 PM CDT - Micron may hike DRAM chip prices due to insufficient supply
Meanwhile Samsung is having low yield production issue and SK Hynix is having problems of its own with its newly installed machinery.Apr 30, 2014 8:38 PM CDT - Red Hat to acquire Inktank, developer of Ceph for $175M
Red Hat spends $175M in cash to secure Inktank's leading open software-defined storage solution.Apr 30, 2014 6:05 PM CDT - Want some malware? Visit a piracy website and have fun, report says
The majority of online piracy websites visited in the United Kingdom spread some type of malware or other computer bug, according to research.Apr 30, 2014 4:20 PM CDT - Plants Vs Zombies Garden Warfare hits PC pre-order
Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare third person shooter will hit the PC this June for gamers to enjoy complete with extra content.Apr 30, 2014 12:10 PM CDT - Sandisk proves what $307M of SMART money will get you
Sandisk announces a high capacity 4TB industry first SSD - AND - an extremely performant 12Gb/s SAS SSD.Apr 30, 2014 7:12 AM CDT - Star Wars Episode VII cast announced, Ford, Hamill and Fisher are back
Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher are all on-board for Star Wars Episode VII.Apr 30, 2014 3:51 AM CDT - Microsoft to start selling Xbox One in China from September onwards
Microsoft is making plans to introduce its Xbox One console in perhaps one of the largest gaming market in the world.Apr 29, 2014 10:33 PM CDT - Microsoft working on a keyboard design that recognizes hand gestures
Microsoft's prototype keyboard has 64 sensors that can recognize basic hand gestures.Apr 29, 2014 9:17 PM CDT - Sony releases features list for PlayStation 4's 1.70 firmware update
Sony PS4's latest update provides free editing software to let console gamers edit their game play video clips before sharing and an option to disable HDCP.Apr 29, 2014 8:11 PM CDT - Amazon hiring engineers for designing its own ARM powered server chips
Amazon's recent hiring spree and several job listings indicates that the online retailer wants to build its own server chips.Apr 29, 2014 7:24 PM CDT - Amazon.com opens new online storefront specific to wearable technology
Wearable technology is the hottest thing in tech right now and Amazon is looking to cash in on the trend by opening a dedicated wearables storefront.Apr 29, 2014 1:57 PM CDT - Release date announced for DRIVECLUB on Sony's PlayStation 4
World Wide Studios has announced the official release date for its highly-anticipated title, DRIVECLUB for the PlayStation 4 console from Sony.Apr 29, 2014 1:36 PM CDT - Alphacool announces a new GPU Cooler customization service
Water-cooling a nonreference GPU with a full coverage block has been impossible for years now, but Alphacool is looking to change that with its new service.Apr 29, 2014 12:56 PM CDT - Warner Bros. announces massive 31-disc Harry Potter Blu-ray Box
Been holding out for a massive Harry Potter Blu-ray box set? How does a 31-disc extravaganza sound?Apr 29, 2014 6:03 AM CDT - Launch of NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan-Z GPU delayed
NVIDIA cancelled its plans to launch its latest flagship model at the last moment to make certain changes in its retail version.Apr 29, 2014 5:37 AM CDT - SAPPHIRE intros the Radeon R9 290X Vapor-X OC GPU
SAPPHIRE finally releases the GPU you've all been waiting for, the Radeon R9 290X Vapor-X OC.Apr 29, 2014 5:34 AM CDT - ASUS announces new 28-inch 4K monitor for $799
ASUS intros a new 4K gaming display, prices it competitively at $799.Apr 29, 2014 12:39 AM CDT - PC games generates more revenue than console games globally
Free-to-play games and MOBA titles are the most popular PC game genres.Apr 28, 2014 11:00 PM CDT - Russian sanctions might lead to increased cyberattacks against U.S
The U.S. may impose additional sanctions against Russia, and there is concern that Russian cyberattackers could disrupt government networks.Apr 28, 2014 10:43 PM CDT - AT&T to provide in-flight internet service by late 2015
AT&T's in-flight internet service is aimed to provide more reliable connection in comparison with existing in-flight Wi-Fi service.Apr 28, 2014 8:56 PM CDT - Check out this awesome mutifunctional Delta bot called ZEGO
ZEGO is a multifunctional Delta Robot that is capable of 3D Printing, Plotting, Wood Burning, Engraving and PCB Milling, and even Pick and Place.Apr 28, 2014 7:05 PM CDT - GPS maker Magellan prepared to invade U.S. bike GPS market
GPS specialist Magellan plans to release the Cyclo 315 and 505 units to North American cyclists starting in May.Apr 28, 2014 5:31 PM CDT - Microsoft finally catches up with Google, Skype Group Calling now free
Google Hangouts is not longer the soul contender in the free group video chat world as Microsoft has just opened up Skype Group Video Calling for free.Apr 28, 2014 11:12 AM CDT - Apple holographic display patent app lets users touch 3D objects
Apple patent app outlines a slick sounding holographic style display that lets users manipulate 3D objects.Apr 28, 2014 10:17 AM CDT - GIGABYTE gets wet unveiling its new WaterForce VGA cooling solution
GIGABYTE unveils its new VGA liquid-cooling solution: WaterForce.Apr 28, 2014 1:22 AM CDT - AMD releases Catalyst 14.4 WHQL drivers, supports Radeon R9 295X2
AMD releases the WHQL-certified version of its Radeon R9 295X2-compatible Catalyst 14.4 drivers.Apr 27, 2014 11:16 PM CDT - Zack Snyder confirmed as the director of the Justice League movie
Warner Bros. officially announces the Justice League movie, appoints Man of Steel's Zack Snyder to direct.Apr 27, 2014 9:50 PM CDT - Apple hires watchmaker to help design next, even thinner MacBook Air
In order to get the next MacBook Air even smaller, Apple hires another watchmaker for its delicate design.Apr 27, 2014 9:31 PM CDT - A working Pip-Boy 3000 has been thanks to NASA's SpaceApps Challenge
Fallout fan? The Pip-Boy 3000 has been created, but you won't be able to buy it unfortunately.Apr 27, 2014 6:55 PM CDT - McAfee: Online gambling provides method to commit money laundering
Online gambling websites give criminals the chance to commit money laundering in an effective fashion, as police authorities are slow to respond.Apr 27, 2014 1:45 PM CDT - A number of Galaxy S5's are experiencing issues with their camera
A large number of Samsung's brand new Galaxy S5 smartphones are experiencing major problems with their cameras.Apr 27, 2014 6:27 AM CDT - Researchers find lost Andy Warhol art from 30-year-old floppy disks
History documenting the early convergence of art and digital technology by one of the world's most revered artists reclaimed.Apr 27, 2014 2:52 AM CDT - ASUS shows off its first SSD, the HyperXpress SSD
ASUS teams up with Kingston to develop the HyperXpress SSD.Apr 26, 2014 8:56 PM CDT - New 'high-performance' BF4 servers to stop rubber-banding issues
EA DICE using new 'high-performance' servers for Battlefield 4, which should fix up the rubber-banding issues.Apr 25, 2014 11:41 PM CDT - Unreal Engine 4 supports PS4 and Xbox One; will support Linux, SteamOS
Unreal Engine 4.1 update encourages indie developers by providing support for PS4, Xbox One, Linux and Steam.Apr 25, 2014 6:34 PM CDT - Facebook launched NewsWire, a new service designed for journalist
Facebook launches new NewsWire service to help journalist find the stories that are trending on the social network.Apr 25, 2014 2:23 PM CDT - FTC says that ban on direct sales of Tesla vehicles is bad policy
The Federal Trade Commission has spoken up and said that the banning of direct sales of Tesla vehicles is a bad thing for everyone.Apr 25, 2014 11:44 AM CDT - Transcend releases JetDrive SSD upgrade kits for MacBook
Transcend's JetDrive SSD drives offer support for many MacBook variants, dating since late 2008.Apr 25, 2014 7:44 AM CDT - OnePlus One smartphone boots incredibly fast, beats Nexus 5
The $299 OnePlus One smartphone powered by CyanogenMod is incredibly fast at booting up - taking just a couple of seconds.Apr 24, 2014 11:33 PM CDT - The entire country of Denmark is re-created in Minecraft
The duo from the Geodata agency have created a 1:1 model in the hopes that it will be introduced in local schools for educational purposes.Apr 24, 2014 9:18 PM CDT - Peter Jackson renames the third and final 'Hobbit' movie
'There and Back Again' no more.Apr 24, 2014 8:54 PM CDT - Vladimir Putin says that the Internet is a 'CIA project'
Russian President Vladimir Putin comes out and says that the Internet is a 'CIA project', through the US 'everything is monitored'Apr 24, 2014 8:40 PM CDT - Netflix blames Comcast for overcharging to access the same net content
Netflix and Comcast exchange accusations over the 'toll' charges for accessing video content from content companies.Apr 24, 2014 7:26 PM CDT - Google rumored to minus Google+ from its lineup
Social networking wars could heat up if the rumors of Google to soon kill Google+ are true.Apr 24, 2014 7:03 PM CDT - Boston Children's Hospital website targeted by cyberattackers
The Boston Children's Hospital confirms it recently was attacked by cybercriminals, though no patient information was taken in the attempted breach.Apr 24, 2014 2:32 PM CDT - Amazon Prime Pantry might let you skip the grocery store
Amazon Prime Pantry will ship canned foods, drinks, and lots more directly to your door saving you form driving to the grocery store.Apr 24, 2014 2:02 PM CDT - ASRock's upcoming Z97 motherboard line gets detailed in 19 photos
We get a special sneak peak at ASRock's upcoming Z97 series of motherboards, and a look at one of their first boards to feature a m.2 SSD port.Apr 24, 2014 11:59 AM CDT - Skylanders Trap Team ships October 5, adds a new wrinkle to the series
Skylanders Trap Team is the next game in the Skylanders franchise and it will bring something new and interesting to the franchise.Apr 24, 2014 10:06 AM CDT - Virtuix receives $3 million in investor funding for its Omni treadmill
The company behind the VR treadmill, Virtuix Omni, receives $3 million in investor funding.Apr 24, 2014 8:23 AM CDT - Watch Dogs sequel would "certainly not" take so long to make
Ubisoft Montreal begins talking about Watch Dogs 2, says its not in development, but a sequel would "certainly" not take as long to develop.Apr 24, 2014 5:39 AM CDT - NVIDIA's GeForce GTX TITAN Z set for April 29 for $2999 excluding tax
Got a spare $2999 to blow on a GPU? NVIDIA's GeForce GTX TITAN-Z goes on sale April 29.Apr 24, 2014 4:00 AM CDT - GIGABYTE teases GeForce GTX-powered BRIX gaming PC
GeForce-powered GIGABYTE BRIX PC teased.Apr 24, 2014 3:33 AM CDT - Microsoft rumored to be working on free, cloud-based Windows
Would a free, cloud-based version of Windows interest you? This could be the future of Microsoft's desktop OS.Apr 23, 2014 11:26 PM CDT - The Pentagon's latest experiment, a Terminator-like rescue robot
DARPA and The Pentagon show off a new Terminator-like search and rescue robot.Apr 23, 2014 10:15 PM CDT - VisionTek unveils new portable storage drive that utilizes mSATA SSDs
VisionTek's latest portable storage device packs massive storage capacity into a very compact space thanks to utilization of mSATA SSDs.Apr 23, 2014 9:38 PM CDT - Twitter's new Facebook-like profiles are now live for all users
Twitter has begun to push out its new timeline-esque user profiles to all users. Now allows the pinning of a single tweet and a larger header image.Apr 23, 2014 1:54 PM CDT - Specifications of NVIDIA Shield 2 appears in AnTuTu Benchmark
According to AnTuTu, the newer Shield will use NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor with 1440x 800 resolution panel and feature a 0.3 mega-pixel camera.Apr 23, 2014 8:02 AM CDT - Call of Duty gamer loses a game online, calls SWAT team on his enemy
Call of Duty gamer loses online, calls the real life SWAT team on his opponent.Apr 23, 2014 7:44 AM CDT - We take a look at the VIA Video Wall Solution, 8 x 1080p TVs on a wall
VIA's Video Wall Solution uses 8 x 1080p TVs to blast 4K-capable videos onto a wall.Apr 23, 2014 1:44 AM CDT - Codemasters announces Grid Autosport for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3
Codemasters will be bringing back cockpit view with to camera view setups.Apr 22, 2014 8:52 PM CDT - Silicon Power unveils new 240GB Thunder T11 External Thunderbolt Drive
Silicon Power has just upgraded its super fast Thunderbolt External SSD Thunder T11 with even more storage capacity, now features 240GB.Apr 22, 2014 8:27 PM CDT - AT&T puts $500 million into creating the next Netflix
AT&T teams up with the Chernin Group to acquire, invest in and launch a direct competitor to Netflix. Kicks things off by putting up a $500 million.Apr 22, 2014 7:32 PM CDT - Airwolf 3D launches first hot-end for Polycarbonate and Nylon printing
Airwolf 3D begins shipping its JRx hot-end for its AW3D series of 3D Printers. This new hot-end enables printing with engineering-grade plastics like Nylon.Apr 22, 2014 4:16 PM CDT - TSMC unlikely to make 20nm GPU chips for AMD and NVIDIA
TSMC is finding it difficult to meet AMD and NVIDIA's demands for 20nm process technology, while Intel is considering to rent its foundries.Apr 22, 2014 1:39 PM CDT - VESA announces new display stream compression standard
VESA has teamed up with the MIPI Alliance to finalize and make available the Display Stream Compression Standard Version 1.0.Apr 22, 2014 1:22 PM CDT - Walking Dead Daryl Dixon action figure has a crossbow and more
Walking Dead action figure of Daryl Dixon is perfect for collectors and for those that want to play kill the walker on their desk.Apr 22, 2014 1:03 PM CDT - Sanyo unveils new 2014 HDTVs with 65-inch set in the mix
Sanyo has rolled out a new line of TVs for 2014 that will be offered at Walmart with many of the same features with screens up to 65-inches wide.Apr 22, 2014 11:29 AM CDT - Compton, CA spied on using drone aircraft by Sheriff's department
Drone aircraft is able to linger over a city for six hours creating video that can be navigated in a manner similar to Google Earth.Apr 22, 2014 11:03 AM CDT - Multi-state tax scam aimed at medical professionals causing headaches
Healthcare professionals in at least 10 states and Puerto Rico have reported tax scams, and it's possible there are even more victims.Apr 22, 2014 8:23 AM CDT - Retail stores can use NEC technology to conduct facial recognition
NEC Hong Kong is trying to fast track facial recognition technology to help stores better interact with customers and guests.Apr 22, 2014 5:37 AM CDT - LeakedTT: 3rd Generation Intel Thunderbolt to support 40Gb/s transfers
A new leak has surfaced that shows Intel's 3rd generation Thunderbolt technology will be the fastest ever with transfer speeds up to 40Gb per second.Apr 21, 2014 9:46 PM CDT - Want to feel old? The Nintendo Game Boy is 25 years old today
Twenty-five years ago, Nintendo released the first portable, hand-held gaming system and called it the Game Boy, that's right the Game Boy is 25 today!Apr 21, 2014 7:48 PM CDT - AMD refreshes its 'Never Settle Forever' Game bundle program
AMD now included Square Enix's upcoming title 'Murdered: Soul Suspect' and added newer video cards in its rewards program.Apr 21, 2014 7:03 PM CDT - Check out the world of Game of Thrones in this new interactive map
This new interactive map of Westeros and Essos, the world of Game of Thrones, is the most comprehensive and detailed map of the series yet.Apr 21, 2014 4:47 PM CDT - Ford shows off 2015 Mustang GT line lock feature
2015 Ford Mustang GT will have a line lock feature and launch control from the factory. The all-new 2015 Mustang celebrates 50 years of the car.Apr 21, 2014 12:32 PM CDT - Weibo reveals ASUS' Z97 Motherboard lineups
ASUS has prepared six motherboards with lists of functions and features paired with Intel's upcoming motherboard chipset- Z97.Apr 21, 2014 12:27 PM CDT - Nokia and Microsoft to finalize acquisition deal on April 25th, 2014
Microsoft will finally take full control of Nokia's Devices and Services division on April 25th, will be renamed to Microsoft Mobile.Apr 21, 2014 11:50 AM CDT - 10Gbps Wi-Fi is coming, will provide over 1GB/sec over the air
If you were waiting for 5G, don't hold your breath - just grab some of this 10Gbps Wi-Fi technology from Quantenna Communications.Apr 20, 2014 11:50 PM CDT - Wireless power is close, 40 smartphones powered simultaneously at 5m
Dipole Coil Resonant System can power 40 smartphones simultaneously through wireless power, 209W at 20kHz at 5m away.Apr 19, 2014 10:34 PM CDT - Sony has great things to say about DayZ when talking about H1Z1
Sony's upcoming H1Z1 is a survival game built-in a zombie apocalypse world, has similarities to DayZ.Apr 19, 2014 8:00 PM CDT - Heat-seeking drones are getting the 420 on weed in the UK
Criminals are using heat-seeking drones to find weed in the UK.Apr 19, 2014 4:20 AM CDT - OnePlus One, a powerhouse smartphone alternative for under $400
OnePlus One, a high-end smartphone with mid-range pricing - set to compete against the likes of Apple and Samsung.Apr 19, 2014 12:59 AM CDT - The Dark Web just got darker with a new Google-like drug search engine
A new search engine aimed at making it easier to find and buy drugs, guns, stolen credit cards, and more has popped up on the Dark Net.Apr 18, 2014 11:20 AM CDT - Atari Minimum crafting combat game coming to PC
Minimum is a game coming from Atari that lets players craft their own weapons and armor, like Minecraft, with third-person shooting action.Apr 18, 2014 11:00 AM CDT - Like a company on Facebook and forget about future legal action
Many companies have begun updating their privacy policies to include wording that bans anyone who likes the company on social media from future lawsuits.Apr 18, 2014 9:46 AM CDT - Toyota will launch its hydrogen fuel cell-powered car next year
Toyota's upcoming hydrogen fuel cell-powered car will do 500 miles on a single tank.Apr 18, 2014 12:01 AM CDT - Nokia stops Lumia 2520 sales in Europe due to charger issue
Nokia has stopped sales of the Lumia 2520 tablet in Europe and certain accessories in the US due to the risk of electric shock from the charger.Apr 17, 2014 12:48 PM CDT - Nissan PlayStation GT Academy returns for 2014 season
Nissan PlayStation GT Academy comes back for another season with online qualifying starting this month and Canada can participate this year.Apr 17, 2014 11:12 AM CDT - Intel to begin manufacturing its Skylake processors in 2015
Intel's 14nm-based Skylake processors will go into production next year.Apr 17, 2014 5:20 AM CDT - BlackBerry buys stake in healthcare IT firm, NantHealth
BlackBerry gives a hint on which niche markets it's new CEO wants to enter by buying minority stake in NantHealth, a healthcare IT firm.Apr 16, 2014 10:06 PM CDT - Google's new camera app for Android brings selective focus and more
Google launches a new Camera App that allows users to take spherical, panoramic, and lens-blurred images to simulate high-end DSLR cameras.Apr 16, 2014 2:51 PM CDT - BitTorrent Sync gets support for NAS with NetGear first
Netgear comes out as the first NAS maker to support BitTorrent Sync allowing access via apps to your data anywhere you can get online.Apr 16, 2014 12:36 PM CDT - Pioneer to add Apple CarPlay to five car receivers via firmware update
Pioneer NEX multimedia car receivers from 2014 will get a firmware update that adds support for Apple CarPlay.Apr 16, 2014 11:30 AM CDT - New Zealand High Court rules that Kim Dotcom can have his assets back
Kim Dotcom wins battle over assets in New Zealand High Court, will see his mansion, cars, and other property returned immediately.Apr 16, 2014 11:06 AM CDT - Avast survey finds 27 percent of users don't plan to leave XP
Security company Avast found that 27 percent of its Windows XP users don't have any immediate plans to leave behind the aging OS.Apr 16, 2014 6:18 AM CDT - Samsung expects to ship 35 million Galaxy S5's in Q2 2014 alone
Samsung aims high with its new Galaxy S5, where it hopes to ship a massive 35 million units before the end of Q2 2014.Apr 16, 2014 1:42 AM CDT - Snoop Dogg will announce your kills in new Call of Duty: Ghosts DLC
So, Call of Duty: Ghosts' upcoming DLC will have Snoop Dogg as the announcer in multiplayer.Apr 15, 2014 10:32 PM CDT - Gmail just updated to allow inserting of images backed up from phone
Google updates Gmail with new add from Auto Backup feature, lets users add images to their emails that have been backed up to Google+ from their phone.Apr 15, 2014 5:24 PM CDT - Tops hacked off 100 Tesla Model S EVs to make convertibles
Newport Convertible Engineering ties up with Chinese investor to make 100 convertible Tesla Model S EVs and it will convert your Model S.Apr 15, 2014 11:05 AM CDT - Brightest Flashlight app leaked locations of 50 million users
The location data on over 50 million people was leaked through an Android app, with no government fines or intervention.Apr 15, 2014 4:33 AM CDT - Dart wants to be your new, super small laptop adapter
Dart, the world's smallest, lightest laptop adapter packs 65W of power - has just hit Kickstarter.Apr 15, 2014 3:37 AM CDT - Microsoft push out yet another update for the Xbox One
Xbox One owner? You have probably just received an update, if not - there should be one available very shortly.Apr 15, 2014 1:37 AM CDT - Scientific study concludes: US is an oligarchy, not a democracy
The United States is not a democracy, but an oligarchy - according to a new study.Apr 15, 2014 12:33 AM CDT - AMD's next-gen Radeon R9 390X teased, codenamed Bermuda
The GPU wars are heating up again, with a tease of AMD's next-generation Radeon R9 390X or 'Bermuda'Apr 14, 2014 10:55 PM CDT - Artificial blood production on an industrial scale isn't far away
Artificial blood? It sounds like something out of a bad vampire movie, but it is a reality - and it's coming soon.Apr 14, 2014 10:07 PM CDT - Google updates Glass, ditches video calls, but improves photo browsing
Google Glass gets an update, new tools for working with photos, but video calls abilities have now been removed.Apr 14, 2014 9:30 PM CDT - Is 4K not enough for you? How about 8K? Detail so high you can feel it
4K is barely here, but we all know how the tech world operates: provide 4K, while teasing 8K.Apr 14, 2014 8:34 PM CDT - Google acquires drone company, Titan Aerospace
The rumors were wrong, Google, not Facebook, has just acquired Titan Aerospace, the drone manufacturer whose planes can spend years aloft with no refueling.Apr 14, 2014 6:45 PM CDT - Twopcharts says 44% of all Twitter accounts were never used
A third-party metrics firm says that nearly half of all Twitter accounts have never been used, Twitter has no comments on the claim.Apr 14, 2014 1:23 PM CDT - HTC One M8 with plastic case rumored for launch next month
Rumors suggest a new version of the HTC One M8 smartphone with a plastic case is coming soon making the smartphone significantly cheaper to purchase.Apr 14, 2014 11:48 AM CDT - Sprint WeGo lets parents know where kids are and stay in contact
Sprint WeGo is a mobile device aimed at kids that offers GPS tracking, voice calls, texts, and other functionality to keep parents and kids in touch.Apr 14, 2014 10:46 AM CDT - The Netherlands is now home to glow-in-the-dark roads
Glow-in-the-dark roads, why didn't every other country think of it first? The Netherlands rolls out the obvious new markings.Apr 14, 2014 5:35 AM CDT - Apple to release an all-new design iPhone this year, 5.5-inch model
Apple rumored to release two all-new design iPhones, in 4.7- and 5.5-inch varieties.Apr 14, 2014 3:32 AM CDT - Google sees Android KitKat adoption slower than Jelly Bean
Android 4.4 KitKat is rolling out to devices quite slowly, especially when compared to Jelly Bean - KitKat is on just 10% of devices.Apr 14, 2014 1:29 AM CDT - Samsung's region locking on the Galaxy S5 is harsh
Samsung forces 5-minute call with local SIM to region unlock Galaxy S5.Apr 14, 2014 12:36 AM CDT - James Cameron talks VR movies, still hasn't tried out Oculus Rift
James Cameron, the director behind Terminator and Avatar talks VR filmmaking, Oculus Rift.Apr 13, 2014 2:29 AM CDT - IRS missed Windows XP deadline, pays millions to Microsoft for support
The IRS didn't migrate from Windows XP in time, and will pay Microsoft millions in support.Apr 12, 2014 11:57 PM CDT - Micron licenses Avago's 28nm 30Gbps Serializer / Deserializer
Micron announces that it has licensed Avago's 28nm Low Power 30Gbps Serializer/Deserializer IP for use in its next generation Hybrid Memory Cube tech.Apr 11, 2014 9:27 PM CDT - Smoking bed bugs to get high? Where will the insanity stop?!
Kids are smoking bed bugs, which sounds absolutely ridiculous.Apr 11, 2014 7:46 PM CDT - Amazon offering $5000 to any of its staff who quit their job
Amazon offers its warehouse workers up to $5000 to quit their job in an effort to ensure only those who want to work at Amazon work at Amazon.Apr 11, 2014 6:42 PM CDT - Amazon acquires digital comic book platform ComiXology
ComiXology, the foremost digital comic book distribution service will soon be part of Amazon.com's growing list of digital book services.Apr 11, 2014 5:37 PM CDT - Facebook finally decides to begin curtailing "Like Baiting" posts
Facebook starts an initiative to begin ridding the social network of those annoying "Like Baiting" post that have plagued our walls for years.Apr 11, 2014 2:30 PM CDT - X-Men Mystique may get her own movie with Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence in talks to bring a standalone X-Men Mystique film to the big screen, producers are behind the project already.Apr 11, 2014 11:36 AM CDT - BMW recalls 156,000 cars for loosening bolts that could damage engine
BMW announces a new recall covering 156,000 cars in three model ranges because of bolts that can break and lead to engine damage.Apr 11, 2014 11:04 AM CDT - Sony confirms VAIO Fit 11A battery fire hazard
Sony confirms fire hazard for VAIO Fit 11A notebook battery and wants people to stop using it and return the machine for repairs.Apr 11, 2014 9:59 AM CDT - Micro 3D printer raised over $2 million in three days via Kickstarter
Micro 3D printer crushes Kickstarter goal with over $2.2 million raised in a few days and still has weeks to go before backing ends.Apr 11, 2014 9:00 AM CDT - Sigma 50mm f1.4 DG HSM Art lens ships this month
Sigma unveils its latest lens aimed at photographers using full frame sensor DSLR cameras with versions of the lens to fit Sony, Sigma, Nikon, and Canon ca.Apr 11, 2014 8:21 AM CDT - ZUtA Labs' Pocket Printer is a small mobile robotic printer
For just $200, ZUtA Labs wants to give everyone its small mobile robotic printer, the Pocket Printer hits Kickstarter.Apr 11, 2014 2:38 AM CDT - New iWatch rumors suggest two models, one that would cost 'thousands'
New rumors on Apple's iWatch suggest there will be two models, one of which would cost thousands of dollars.Apr 10, 2014 10:19 PM CDT - The PC version of Watch Dogs looks incredible thanks to NVIDIA tech
Watch Dogs looks absolutely incredible with some beautiful graphics made possible with NVIDIA technology.Apr 10, 2014 8:15 PM CDT - Sonos adds Google Play music streaming to its remote speaker systems
Sonos owers can now access Google Play Music and stream it to their Sonos Speaker Systems throughout their homes.Apr 10, 2014 6:37 PM CDT - Linksys begins shipping its WRT54G-inspired WRT1900AC 802.11 ac router
Linksys takes it old-school with its new WRT54G-inspired WRT1900AC 802.11ac wireless router. Stock shipping to retailers now.Apr 10, 2014 5:48 PM CDT - LeakedTT: More iPhone 6 details surface as production ramps up
Leakster Ming-Chi Kuo has a perfect record when it comes to his iPhone leaks, and his new revelations about the iPhone 6 seemingly confirm a new formfactor.Apr 10, 2014 3:41 PM CDT - SoundsCape is a new audio add-on board for the BeagleBone and BB Black
SoundsCape is a BeagleBone Cape that adds analog audio I/O and bluetooth I/O for limitless audio possibilities. Works with BeagleBone Black Too.Apr 10, 2014 2:28 PM CDT - HBO renews Game of Thrones for two more seasons
HBO has taken the anxiety out of wondering if more seasons of Game of Thrones will be coming with a renewal for two more seasons.Apr 10, 2014 12:19 PM CDT - Solar Impulse 2 aircraft to fly around the globe on electricity alone
Electric airplane will circumvent the globe using solar power alone starting in 2015 with landings around the world for educational events.Apr 10, 2014 11:50 AM CDT - ArmourDrive SSDs with integrated power interrupt protection ship
Greenliant has announced that it is shipping new mSATA SSDs that offer tech to protect data being written to the drives in the event of a power outage.Apr 10, 2014 10:15 AM CDT - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880 rumored specs, Maxwell to flex its muscle
NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 880 rumored to feature 7.9 billion transistors.Apr 10, 2014 1:46 AM CDT - Micron promises TLC NAND flash this year, cheaper SSDs for 2015
Micron to offer triple-level cell NAND flash on its 16nm process by the end of the year, would pave the way for cheaper flash-based goods, including SSDs.Apr 10, 2014 1:34 AM CDT - Research: YouTube hurts music album sales in the digital age
Music fans heading to YouTube to listen to music and watch music videos has hurt album sales, according to recently released studies.Apr 9, 2014 4:11 PM CDT - Netflix Marco Polo series production is underway for late 2014 launch
Netflix's next new original show called Marco Polo has entered production and is set to premiere in late 2014.Apr 9, 2014 1:20 PM CDT - Garmin announces Edge 1000 cycling GPS, with big screen size and Wi-Fi
The new Garmin Edge 1000 packs lots of features into a Wi-Fi and Ant+ device aimed for cyclists with deep pockets.Apr 9, 2014 12:09 PM CDT - Land Rover Invisible Bonnet concept creates a see through car
Land Rover Invisible Bonnet tech lets you see right through the hood of the car and get a look at what's going on underneath the car.Apr 9, 2014 11:18 AM CDT - The Last of Us Remastered banner promises pre-orders
The Last of Us Remastered banner turns up on Sony online store, but error pre-vents pre-orders leaving excited gamers bummed out.Apr 9, 2014 10:12 AM CDT - Logitech K830 is a backlit HTPC keyboard for couch potatoes
Logitech K830 keyboard is a HTPC users backlit method of controlling their PC from across the room and it has a built-in track pad.Apr 9, 2014 9:42 AM CDT - AMD launches the new Socket AM1 platform, new Athlon and Sempron APUs
AMD has just announced its new Socket AM1 platform designed to take its Athlon and Sempron APUs to the next level.Apr 9, 2014 7:00 AM CDT - WWE Superstar and Hall of Famer, Ultimate Warrior dies at age 54
Hall of Famer, Ultimate Warrior dies at 54 one night after his return to WWE.Apr 9, 2014 1:31 AM CDT - GameFace Labs ups the VR ante with a 2.5K VR headset
GameFace Labs does something Oculus VR hasn't: uses a 2.5K panel in a mobile VR headset.Apr 8, 2014 10:40 PM CDT - Windows 8.1 update 1 is finally here and you can download it now
Microsoft has finally released its long-awaited first update to Windows 8.1, and you can download it now via Windows Update.Apr 8, 2014 7:54 PM CDT - Super Planet Crash is the best physics-based game on the internet
Have you ever wanted to build your own solar system? Super Planet Crash does just that, and it's much harder than you think!Apr 8, 2014 7:08 PM CDT - SK Hynix unveils a DDR4 module packed with 128GB of RAM
SK Hynix has taken the tech world by storm today when it unveiled its first 128GB stick of DDR4 RAM, destined for enterprise servers everywhere in 2015.Apr 8, 2014 5:41 PM CDT - Netflix has begun to stream 4K Video to its customers
Netflix has finally began to stream video in 4K, and the first content includes House of Cards, and a few documentaries.Apr 8, 2014 3:59 PM CDT - Noctua's unveils the successor to the NH-D14, the NH-D15
Noctua's newest flagship CPU cooler, the NH-D15 is here, and it is large and in-charge just like its predecessor, the NH-D14.Apr 8, 2014 2:21 PM CDT - Netflix to air second season of Ricky Gervais comedy Derek on May 30
Season2 of the Netflix series Derek will air on May 30 with all six episodes available on the same day so you can binge away.Apr 8, 2014 1:08 PM CDT - Samsung ramps DDR4 production before Intel E5-2600 V3 launch
Samsung ramps up DDR4 production.Apr 8, 2014 12:02 PM CDT - GM says 8L90 8-speed auto trans will shift faster than a Porsche DCT
GM's new 8L90 8-speed automatic transmission promises to be lighter and more efficient than the outgoing 6-speed while shifting via paddles quickly.Apr 8, 2014 11:34 AM CDT - US Navy will deploy prototype laser on a ship later this summer
US Navy plans to deploy its first prototype laser on a ship later this summer with the laser heading to the Persian Gulf.Apr 8, 2014 11:05 AM CDT - Corsair releases the Black Aluminum Vengeance K70 Mechanical Keyboard
Corsair launches its latest mechanical gaming keyboard, the Vengeance K70, an aluminum-framed mechanical that features authentic Cherry MX switches.Apr 8, 2014 10:38 AM CDT - Xbox 360 GoPro Channel lands as an app with exclusive videos
Microsoft announces the launch of the GoPro channel as an app on the Xbox 360 bringing all sorts of user generated content to your TV.Apr 8, 2014 9:30 AM CDT - Intel teases "Thunderbolt Networking" for Windows, 10Gbps transfers
Intel announces "Thunderbolt Networking" which provides a 10Gbps two-way link between two connected computers.Apr 8, 2014 6:38 AM CDT - Xbox One update will deliver twice the GPU performance it has now
An update coming to the Xbox One will reportedly boost up the GPU performance by 100%Apr 8, 2014 4:31 AM CDT - Qualcomm is ready to kick some mobile ass in 2015 with new Snapdragon
Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon processors are ready to super charge smart devices in 2015.Apr 8, 2014 12:29 AM CDT - Apple is scared its consumers "want what we don't have"
The one invincible Apple is not so confident in the new world, with Apple bosses scared that consumers "want what we don't have"Apr 7, 2014 11:27 PM CDT - Leading website compromised, turns users into "DDoS zombies"
Unknown major video website, in Alexa top 50, was hacked and compromised to turn visitors into unsuspecting "DDoS zombies"Apr 7, 2014 11:19 PM CDT - Update will allow Xbox One owners to upload game footage to YouTube
Microsoft's Xbox One will allow users to upload game-play footage directly to YouTube after tomorrow's update.Apr 7, 2014 10:24 PM CDT - Reflowster turns your toaster oven into managed solder reflow oven
Toaster Ovens have been used for years to reflow solder paste on DIY PCBs, but Reflowster aims at making the process easy, repeatable, and cheap!Apr 7, 2014 9:23 PM CDT - Bruce Lee revealed as the mystery fighter in EA Sports UFC
Bruce Lee is the mystery fighter for the next UFC title, you will either have to pre-order now or complete career mode in Pro difficul level mode.Apr 7, 2014 8:55 PM CDT - Kevin Rose targeted by crazy anti-tech protesters in San Francisco
Google Venture's Kevin Rose labeled as a "parasite" from anti-tech protesters who staged a picket line in front of his San Francisco home.Apr 7, 2014 8:18 PM CDT - DICE unveils new Loadout Presets for Battlefield 4
Electronic Arts and DICE have just unveiled a new Loadout Preset feature in Battlefield 4, that allows users to quickly select deadly loadout combinations.Apr 7, 2014 7:26 PM CDT - Avast: Smartphone owners are too careless about security
Avast survey says smartphone owners are a bit too reckless with their devices, and many users don't use any type of anti-theft or security software.Apr 7, 2014 6:15 PM CDT - Netfabb's .STL file cloud repair service is now Microsoft Model Repair
Microsoft has picked up Netfabb's 3D file cloud repair service, and renamed it Microsoft Model Repair. Features faster repair times thanks to new servers.Apr 7, 2014 4:38 PM CDT - The new Raspberry Pi is here and it's not what anyone expected
The Raspberry Pi foundation has just released the all new Raspberry Pi Compute Module, utilizes the SO-DIMM form factor for easy integration into projects.Apr 7, 2014 2:47 PM CDT - Viper SmartKey uses your smartphone to lock or unlock doors
Viper SmartKey will lock your car when you walk away and unlock it when you walk up without you having to do anything.Apr 7, 2014 1:38 PM CDT - Tesla Model S owner fiddles with car's network and gets warned to stop
Man discovers a hidden Ethernet port inside Tesla Model S and uses it to sniff the network and receives a warning from Tesla for doing it.Apr 7, 2014 1:06 PM CDT - HP DreamColor Z24x and Z27x displays offer over a billion colors
HP unveils two new DreamColor monitors with high resolution and extreme color accuracy aimed at pro users who need color calibration capability.Apr 7, 2014 11:33 AM CDT - Yahoo wants four original comedy shows for its streaming video push
Yahoo wants to be in the video streaming market and if sources are correct, it wants to compete more with Netflix and Amazon than YouTube.Apr 7, 2014 11:06 AM CDT - Seagate Technology begins shipping world's fastest 6TB hard drive
Seagate's Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD V4 6TB HDD has begun shipping worldwide and is taking the throne as the world's fastest enterprise grade 6TB HDD.Apr 7, 2014 9:49 AM CDT - Britain woman given 20 months in jail for trolling herself
British woman sets up fake Facebook accounts to abuse herself, ends up with 20 months in prison.Apr 7, 2014 6:35 AM CDT - Rare Quake Arcade Tournament Edition on EBay - 1 of 20?
Rare Quake Arcade Tournament Edition on EBay.Apr 7, 2014 6:20 AM CDT - Amazon unveils 'Dash' for ordering groceries with its Fresh Account
Amazon recently started taking application for testing its 'Dash', a device which places grocery orders via its Fresh Account using barcode or voice search.Apr 6, 2014 11:23 PM CDT - Qualcomm announces 'Mu-Mimo', three times faster than Wi-Fi standard
Qualcomm's new technology will boost the existing Wi-Fi speeds and also allow multiple user access through its MU-Mimo enabled wireless devices.Apr 6, 2014 10:29 PM CDT - KnowBe4: Ransomware threats goes beyond just Cryptolocker
Cybercriminals are improving their skills and next-generation ransomware is plaguing Internet users, as criminals launching the attacks get paid.Apr 6, 2014 1:29 PM CDT - EFF urges websites to use HSTS protocol to be more secure
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) wants to see more servers and websites to use the HSTS protocol and keep users more secure.Apr 6, 2014 12:19 PM CDT - Watch Dogs PC specs revealed, requires a grunty CPU and 8GB of RAM
Watch Dogs' PC requirements are out, requires a decent CPU and mid-range GPU.Apr 6, 2014 3:35 AM CDT - Nine-month-old accused of attempted murder in Pakistan
A nine-month-old Pakistani boy has been accused of attempted murder.Apr 6, 2014 2:30 AM CDT - bitcoin is slowly but surely going mainstream with consumers
The bitcoin cryptocurrency hasn't had smooth sailing, but is continuing to gain steam among consumers and online businesses willing to accept payment.Apr 5, 2014 10:34 PM CDT - Music copyright holders sue Russian social networking site for piracy
The vKontakte social media website in Russia is being sued by the three biggest music labels in the US, accusing the site of mass music piracy.Apr 5, 2014 4:20 PM CDT - Manhattan court reporter was only typing 'I hate my job' over and over
An alcoholic Manhattan-based court reporter was fed up with his job, where he only typed "I hate my job, I hate my job" over and over.Apr 5, 2014 12:31 AM CDT - GameSpy is calling it quits, will shut down site and all servers
GameSpy is being shutdown by it's parent company, Ziff Davis because of "Business Reasons." All of its gaming servers will also be shutting down.Apr 4, 2014 7:19 PM CDT - USB 3.1 Type C spec uses reversible connector design
The type C USB 3.1 connector is designed to replace micro USB 3.0 connectors and have easier connectivity for mobile devices.Apr 4, 2014 6:59 PM CDT - Amazon's Fire TV gets torn down earns 6 out of 10 repairibility score
Amazon.com launched its Fire TV set-top box earlier this week, and now iFixit has put it under the knife. It's not very repairable, receives 6/10 score.Apr 4, 2014 5:14 PM CDT - XYZprinting announces its new da Vinci line of affordable 3D printers
XYZprinting has just announced that it has expanded its line of 3D printers to feature a new dual head model, Wi-Fi connectivity, and more!Apr 4, 2014 3:19 PM CDT - Five-year-old kid discovers Xbox Live password security flaw
A Five-year-old found a serious Xbox Live vulnerability that allows anyone to gain access in anyone Xbox Live account simply by using a space bar.Apr 4, 2014 1:10 PM CDT - Mario Kart 8 details unveiled including new power ups and characters
Mario Kart 8 details reveal new characters and power ups that make for the most compelling reason to buy a Wii U yet.Apr 4, 2014 12:18 PM CDT - Google's attempt to trademark the word 'glass' hits a roadblock
The U.S. Trademark office stalled Google's attempt to trademark 'glass' with two objections.Apr 4, 2014 12:11 PM CDT - Call of Duty: Ghosts Devastation DLC brings the Predator
The latest DLC pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts has landed and is available now to purchase bringing new weapons, maps, and the Predator.Apr 4, 2014 11:46 AM CDT - TigerDirect announces plans to add home decor and other items
TigerDirect is branching out into some new and non-tech categories in an effort to compete with Amazon on more equal footing.Apr 4, 2014 11:11 AM CDT - Samsung Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo, and Gear Fit pre-orders start now
Amazon has all three of Samsung's new wearables up for pre-order including the Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo, and Gear Fit.Apr 4, 2014 10:38 AM CDT - Join TweakTown and Sandisk to learn about SSDs in our free webinar!
Get the SSD Advantage: Free Webinar by TweakTown next week, sign up now to get involved in it.Apr 4, 2014 10:30 AM CDT - Google halts its sales of Nest due to unintentional deactivation issue
Due to 'Nest Wave' feature, the device could be unintentionally deactivated and therefore being a potential safety issue.Apr 4, 2014 10:11 AM CDT - SIM-Drive's new SIM-HAL EV has electric motors for each wheel
SIM-HAL EV has the torque output of a big rig with an electric motor for each wheel and promises over 200 miles of driving range per charge.Apr 4, 2014 9:33 AM CDT - Final Fantasy XIV beta now open to all gamers on PS4
Square Enix has opened the Final Fantasy VIX beta to all PS4 gamers and you can get into the action right now.Apr 4, 2014 8:59 AM CDT - EU votes to end mobile roaming charges, wants telecom reforms
The European Union wants to see mobile roaming charges a thing of the past.Apr 4, 2014 2:27 AM CDT - EA secures writing talent from Uncharted developer, Naughty Dog
Amy Henning, the former Creative Director of Naughty Dog, joins EA's Visceral Games to work on a new Star Wars project.Apr 4, 2014 1:36 AM CDT - Twitch.TV now offering private chat rooms for its streaming service
Twitch.TV has just introduced a new group chat feature that allows viewers to engage in conversation with other channel viewers. Stuck in beta for now.Apr 3, 2014 8:12 PM CDT - AMD's Radeon R9 295X2 gets detailed in a leaked preview
AMD's upcoming dual Hawaii-based Radeon R9 295X2 will command up to 500W of power, but delivers some great performance.Apr 3, 2014 7:57 PM CDT - AOC launches a new 24-inch gaming monitor that is built for speed
AOC's new G2460PQU HD monitor is built for one thing and one thing only; Pure unadulterated Speed and its 144Hz refresh rate proves it.Apr 3, 2014 4:56 PM CDT - Mozilla's CEO, Brendan Eich, resigns over anti-gay controversy
The internet wins a small battle today as Mozilla's co-founder CEO, Brendan Eich, resigns his position amidst anti-gay donation fallout.Apr 3, 2014 4:33 PM CDT - Two US men plead guilty for their role in global hacking operation
Two men with ties to the Ukraine and other parts of Eastern Europe face up to 25 years in federal prison for their role in wire fraud and theft.Apr 3, 2014 3:14 PM CDT - Ridley Scott confirmed to produce Halo digital feature
Ridley Scott confirmed to executive produce a digital Halo production for Microsoft that has nothing to do with the live action project.Apr 3, 2014 2:18 PM CDT - Casio XJ-UT310WN LampFree projector offers 3100 lumens of light
Casio projector has a light source good for thousands and thousands of hours and needs little space for a big image.Apr 3, 2014 1:46 PM CDT - Garmin Zumo 590LM motorcycle GPS finds curvy roads for you
Garmin 590LM GPS device for motorcycles can find you a curvy route or a ride to fit the time you have while resisting the weather and fuel spills.Apr 3, 2014 12:46 PM CDT - Nokia MD-12 Bluetooth speaker uses hard surfaces to improve bass
Nokia's new MD-12 Bluetooth speaker uses a vibration actuator and any flat surface to improve the bass from the little speaker.Apr 3, 2014 12:12 PM CDT - Thecus grows its SMB and Enterprise NAS line with two new devices
Thecus Expands SMB and Enterprise NAS Line with 10GbE Ready N7710 and N8810U solutions, and they wont break the bank at $1099 and $1899 respectively.Apr 3, 2014 10:50 AM CDT - TomTom Runner Cardio GPS sports watch monitors heart rate and more
TomTom Runner Cardio watch needs no chest strap to show your heart rate while exercising and features Bluetooth Smart.Apr 3, 2014 10:31 AM CDT - Supermicro launches new high performance 2U 2-Node UltraTwin server
Based on Intel XEON E7-2880 v2 processors, new server line is optimized for datacenters, cloud computing, and HPC clusters.Apr 3, 2014 7:10 AM CDT - Supermicro demonstrates SDN solutions at Interop Las Vegas 2014
Latest switch solutions built on Intel Open Network Platform put Supermicro in the SDN game.Apr 3, 2014 6:09 AM CDT - Feds, local law enforcement increasingly able to bust Tor users
Federal and local law enforcement have found different ways to break through Tor's anonymity, putting once secure users at risk.Apr 2, 2014 11:15 PM CDT - Nokia unveils its new Lumia 930 Windows Phone, retails for $599
As expected, Nokia launched several new phones during Microsoft's Build Conference, and the new Lumia 930 is the best of the bunch.Apr 2, 2014 8:38 PM CDT - Brace yourselves, Microsoft says the Start menu will return soon
Microsoft has finally realized that a touchscreen interface for desktop PC users will never catch on, and is bringing the start menu back for good!Apr 2, 2014 6:35 PM CDT - Malware that mines cryptocurrency recently found on DVRs
New malware designed to mine cryptocurrency using DVRs, in a new twist on how cybercriminals expand their lucrative illegal operations.Apr 2, 2014 6:18 PM CDT - Micron announces DDR4 modules designed for Intel Xeon E5-2600 V3 line
Micron Technology has just announced that it is beginning to ramp up 4Gb-based DDR4 module production in prep for new Intel Xeon chips.Apr 2, 2014 4:07 PM CDT - Trion Supercars wants to build a $1 million Nemesis to European cars
Trion Supercars talks up 2000hp Nemisis that it wants to build in the US to combat Europe's fastest supercars.Apr 2, 2014 2:16 PM CDT - Pentagon expands its effort to recruit workers for cyber defense roles
The US Department of Defense is trying to figure out how to greatly increase Cyber Command staffing levels over the next few years.Apr 2, 2014 1:42 PM CDT - Amazon's set-top box it here and its called Fire TV, cost just $99
Amazon has just released it's long-rumored set-top box and its available today on the company's website for just $99, but is it all its cracked up to be?Apr 2, 2014 1:24 PM CDT - Sony 9.1ch digital surround wireless headphones debut
Sony headphones offer virtual 9.1-channel surround sound and can pass 4k video through to a TV without messing up the resolution.Apr 2, 2014 1:07 PM CDT - Amazon Lockers now accept returns making it easier to send stuff back
Amazon Lockers are now a pick up and drop off location for packages you want to send back. Returns work much like pickups at the Lockers locations.Apr 2, 2014 12:33 PM CDT - Verizon VMS1100 DVR system has up to 12 tuners and 2TB of storage
Verizon Fios QuantumTV DVR is one of the most tuner packed in the industry, but it will cost you a pretty penny.Apr 2, 2014 11:12 AM CDT - RumorTT: Apple moving iPhone 6 into mass production in May
Apple is said to be gearing up manufacturing facilities to begin production of its 4.7-inch iPhone 6, but the 5.5-inch iPhone could be delayed until summer.Apr 1, 2014 6:57 PM CDT - LSI announces availability of new Nytro MegaRAID 8140-8e8i
Latest addition to the Nytro family doubles flash capacity and allows for massive scalability.Apr 1, 2014 6:13 PM CDT - HTC's One M8 gets pulled from 3DMark results for cheating the system
HTC has just been caught cheating the system and boosting its benchmark performance falsely when it recognizes that a benchmark program is running.Apr 1, 2014 5:06 PM CDT - Apple could plan to release DSLR-like lenses for future iPhone models
Apple granted patent on DSLR-style lens mounting system for future generations of iPhones, could see the device actually get a decent camera after-all.Apr 1, 2014 3:27 PM CDT - Subaru Tribeca replacement rumored for diesel plug-in hybrid power
New Subaru SUV rumored to use plug-in hybrid diesel power and to land in 2017. The SUV would be the first plug-in diesel hybrid from Subaru.Apr 1, 2014 2:51 PM CDT - LaCie Fuel grows to 2TB capacity to hold more content
LaCie unveils a new 2TB version of the Fuel portable storage device that has Wi-Fi connectivity and lots more features.Apr 1, 2014 2:20 PM CDT - Check out MetaWear, an awesome DIY Wearables dev board on Kickstarter
MetaWear is am ARM based wearables development kit that features Bluetooth LE and Android and iOS integration for quick and easy DIY wearable projects.Apr 1, 2014 12:09 PM CDT - Samsung Galaxy Tab4 comes in 7, 8, and 10.1-inch sizes
Samsung outs three new tablets that are all virtually identical save screen size and battery capacity.Apr 1, 2014 11:50 AM CDT - HP to pay $54 million in proposed class action settlement
Settlement needs court approval before the WebOS fiasco is behind HP. There is no word on whether the court will approve the deal at this time.Apr 1, 2014 11:18 AM CDT - States ranked on how likely they are to survive a zombie attack
Where does your state rank on the list of most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse? Hope you don't live in New Jersey.Apr 1, 2014 10:41 AM CDT - OkCupid urges users to boycott Mozilla's Firefox over anti-gay CEO
OkCupid sends a warning shot over Mozilla's bow in protest of the foundations installment of an anti-gay rights CEO, Mozilla's CEO and Chairwoman respond.Apr 1, 2014 10:35 AM CDT - Apple and Tesla Motors team up to release iPhone-colored Model S cars
BREAKING: The secret talks between Apple and Tesla were not about a new battery factory, but were rather about coloring the Model S to match the iPhone 5S!Apr 1, 2014 8:26 AM CDT
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