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- Oculus Rift DK2 teardown reveals it uses Samsung Galaxy Note 3 panel
iFixit teardown the latest DK2 unit from Oculus VR, revealing that the DK2 uses the Galaxy Note 3 panel, with Samsung branding still on it.Jul 31, 2014 10:10 PM CDT - Man survives being shot, with the bullet hitting his Galaxy Mega phone
Shooting victim had his Samsung Galaxy Mega in his shirt pocket, which saved him from death.Jul 31, 2014 8:43 PM CDT - Cappuccino and fuel among items heading to ISS on ESA resupply ship
ISS resupply mission is set to dock next month and has gone off without a hitch so far.Jul 31, 2014 9:02 AM CDT - Detailed Moon analysis determines it to be slightly lemon-shaped
Scientific study finds that the Moon is slightly lemon-shaped, shedding light on how it formed.Jul 31, 2014 8:00 AM CDT - Apple to shed workers at Beats Electronics after acquisition
Apple plans to shed workers at Beats after the acquisition is final according to source.Jul 31, 2014 6:00 AM CDT - HTC tipped to launch Windows Phone version of HTC One Aug 19
HTC One W8 running Windows Phone may debut next month in New York using same hardware as original HTC One.Jul 31, 2014 5:25 AM CDT - Samsung to launch two new smartphones in the next six months
Samsung will launch two new smartphones in the next six months, one will be big, the other will feature 'new materials'Jul 31, 2014 4:27 AM CDT - Logitech's 'fastest gaming mouse ever made' is the G402 Hyperion Fury
Logitech unveils the new G402 Hyperion Fury, its 'fastest gaming mouse ever made'Jul 31, 2014 1:29 AM CDT - The Xbox One is getting the Neverwinter MMO in 2015
The Neverwinter MMO is coming to the Xbox One in 2015.Jul 31, 2014 12:39 AM CDT - Deep Silver acquires the rights to Homefront from Crytek
Deep Silver, the studio behind Dead Island, acquires the rights to Homefront: The Revolution from Crytek.Jul 30, 2014 10:25 PM CDT - Netflix and AT&T sign peering deal to reduce video buffering
Netflix signs peering deal with AT&T to reduce buffering and make its streaming video better to watch for users.Jul 30, 2014 11:00 AM CDT - Scientists discover origin of 18th century wood ship under WTC
Scientists find origin of 18th century wooden ship discovered under the World Trade Center towers using rings in the lumber.Jul 30, 2014 10:00 AM CDT - Scientists measure record waves in Arctic Ocean that may break up ice
Scientists studying part of the Arctic Ocean near Alaska measure record setting waves that may break up sea ice.Jul 30, 2014 9:04 AM CDT - Twitter reports second straight quarter of strong user growth
Twitter reports user growth for the second straight quarter, but still posts a loss.Jul 30, 2014 6:02 AM CDT - An artificial leaf could be the future of space travel
Space travel requires oxygen, so the future of traversing the sea of stars could be an artificial leaf that converts water and light to oxygen.Jul 30, 2014 3:25 AM CDT - Prepare yourself for the next-generation of water balloon fights
Bunch O Balloons hits Kickstarter, wants to take water balloon fights to the next level.Jul 30, 2014 2:39 AM CDT - Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Atlas Pro Edition costs $119.99
If the prices of games weren't already ridiculous, prepare yourselves for a $120 version of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.Jul 30, 2014 12:27 AM CDT - NVIDIA uses cascaded low-res panels to make high-res VR displays
NVIDIA uses an interesting approach to VR displays, by investing in cascaded display research.Jul 29, 2014 11:28 PM CDT - NVIDIA releases its new GeForce 340.52 WHQL drivers
GeForce user? NVIDIA has just launched its new GeForce 340.52 WHQL drivers.Jul 29, 2014 8:41 PM CDT - LG's new 105-inch 4K TV has a resolution of 5120x2160, with 21:9 ratio
LG unveils its massive 105-inch 4K TV, with a CinemaScope 21:9 aspect ratio and 5120x2160 resolution.Jul 29, 2014 7:40 PM CDT - Facebook to begin forcing users to use Messenger app for mobile chat
Facebook Messenger forced migration to start in a few days after successful European trial.Jul 29, 2014 10:03 AM CDT - NASA Opportunity rover sets record for longest off-Earth driving
NASA Opportunity rover has set a record for the longest distance driven on another world.Jul 29, 2014 9:05 AM CDT - Cassini discovers 101 distinct geysers on Saturn's moon Enceladus
Enceladus geysers under intense study by scientists using Cassini spacecraft, cause of geysers under scrutiny.Jul 29, 2014 6:00 AM CDT - Desktop solar panel production 3D prints a solar panel in 15 seconds
Homemade solar panel production factory uses a 3D printer to print solar panels every 15 seconds.Jul 29, 2014 1:15 AM CDT - Next-gen MacBook Pro should come with Core i7 and 16GB RAM as standard
Apple should bake Intel's Core i7 and 16GB of RAM as standard into its upcoming MacBook Pro refresh.Jul 29, 2014 12:09 AM CDT - London mayor Boris Johnson to pledge 5G internet access by 2020
The mayor of London, Boris Johnson, is set to unveil plans that will promise to significantly improve connectivity in the UK capital, including 5G.Jul 28, 2014 2:09 PM CDT - Smartphone battery life could double with next-gen lithium cells
We could be greeted with double the battery life we have now in our smartphones with next-gen lithium cells.Jul 27, 2014 11:29 PM CDT - Crytek says that it is going through a 'transitional phase'
Crytek makes a statement over the recent events, saying that it is going through a 'transitional phase' from a developer, to online publisher.Jul 27, 2014 8:32 PM CDT - Google rumored to be working with Motorola on next-gen Nexus handset
The latest rumors on the new Nexus smarpthone could see Motorola building it for Google.Jul 27, 2014 7:50 PM CDT - Google X's Baseline Study project wants to map perfect human health
Google X begins its new adventure, looking into being able to make you healthier, and live longer.Jul 26, 2014 11:22 PM CDT - The new Unreal Tournament gets teased on a guided video tour
Epic Games shows off the sci-fi industrial look of the new Unreal Tournament.Jul 25, 2014 10:02 PM CDT - Ubisoft developers witness goat sacrifice in real life for Far Cry 4
Two Ubisoft developers watched a goat get sacrificed while on a research trip for Far Cry 4.Jul 25, 2014 8:38 PM CDT - The Pirate Bay launches dedicated mobile site, The Mobile Bay
Notorious torrent indexing website The Pirate Bay has launched a cleaned up mobile version optimized for portable smart devices.Jul 25, 2014 3:04 PM CDT - Facebook, Twitter make people feel lonely, ugly, and inadequate
A British charity has suggested people take a 48 hour break from social media, which, it turns out, actually makes people feel awful.Jul 25, 2014 12:03 PM CDT - 2012 solar storm nearly changed life on Earth as we know it
Solar storm near miss in 2012 could have devastated the electrical grid and communications on Earth.Jul 25, 2014 8:08 AM CDT - Oculus SDK 0.4.0 beta released, includes a new display option and more
Oculus VR releases its updated SDK, includes a new display option which routes rendering output directly to the Rift.Jul 25, 2014 4:29 AM CDT - Apple to spread out next-gen iPhone releases, learns from 5S/5C issues
Apple learns from launching two smartphones at once with the iPhone 5S/5C, that it will reportedly launch the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 months after 4.7-inch model.Jul 25, 2014 3:58 AM CDT - Alienware announces it now accepts bitcoin as payment, offers $150 off
Dell now accepts bitcoin as payment through Alienware, offers $150 off when paying with Bitcoin as a special.Jul 25, 2014 2:33 AM CDT - Samsung Gear VR Manager software leaked in new screenshots
Our first look at the Samsung Gear VR Manager software which lets you dock your Galaxy phone in for some VR goodness.Jul 25, 2014 12:29 AM CDT - Our first look at Halo: Nightfall, the upcoming digital series on Halo
The live-action digital series Halo: Nightfall gets its first reveal at San Diego Comic-Con.Jul 24, 2014 11:28 PM CDT - Facebook to 'continue investing heavily' into Oculus VR
Even after spending $2 billion on Oculus VR, Facebook commits to its acquisition and will 'continue investing heavily' into the VR star.Jul 24, 2014 8:08 PM CDT - US Facebook users spend 40 minutes each day on the social network
Facebook users in the US spend more time on the social network than exercising.Jul 24, 2014 10:00 AM CDT - SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soft landing test completed
SpaceX completes successful landing test for Falcon 9 main rocket in Atlantic Ocean.Jul 24, 2014 5:29 AM CDT - Titanfall gets in-game currency with 'The Black Market'
Titanfall receives in-game currency with the new 'The Black Market' offering packs of Burn Cards and Titan Insignias.Jul 24, 2014 4:29 AM CDT - Cyberith Virtualizer hits Kickstarter, immersive VR gaming is close
Cyberith has its Virtualizer on Kickstarter right now, at $699 for early backers.Jul 24, 2014 1:34 AM CDT - Security company KnowBe4 warns of CryptoWall ransomware
Security awareness training firm KnowBe4 outlined how the CryptoWall ransomware is compromising many unsuspecting small and mid-size businesses.Jul 23, 2014 8:24 PM CDT - Microsoft Windows to be unified across all screens, CEO Nadella says
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed during a call to analysts that Microsoft would attempt to unify the Windows experience across multiple screens.Jul 23, 2014 6:22 PM CDT - Brits overwhelmingly opt-in to porno since ISP web filters introduced
An official report reveals just how much of Britain is rejecting the UK government's default porn filters.Jul 23, 2014 5:21 PM CDT - Amazon launches Amazon Wallet app for storing gift cards and more
Amazon Wallet app debuts offering the ability to store gift and loyalty cards on your phone.Jul 23, 2014 11:03 AM CDT - Google offers $1 million prize for designing a better power inverter
Google and other firms offer $1 million price to designers of a better power inverter.Jul 23, 2014 8:00 AM CDT - Flir One thermal camera accessory for iPhone unveiled
Flir One thermal imaging camera is an accessory for the iPhone 5 and 5S smartphones.Jul 23, 2014 7:05 AM CDT - EA delays Dragon Age: Inquisition, new release date of November 18
EA announced that it has not only delayed Battlefield: Hardline, but Dragon Age: Inquisition gets pushed back - but only into November.Jul 23, 2014 4:22 AM CDT - The fight to keep consumers safe online is important and difficult
Consumers need to be more aware of online threats, with criminals largely able to compromise victims, stealing their personal data and causing mayhem.Jul 23, 2014 3:50 AM CDT - Commonwealth Games to be recorded in both 360-degree VR and 4K
The Commonwealth Games will be broadcast live onto the Internet in VR, using 360-degree video and 3D audio.Jul 23, 2014 2:56 AM CDT - Britain decriminalizes online game, music and movie piracy
A massive change has just happened for downloaders of Britain, with online game, movie and music piracy decriminalized.Jul 23, 2014 2:29 AM CDT - Samsung unveils its 105-inch curved 4K TV, priced at $120,000
Got a spare $120,000 laying around? You could live like the rich and famous with Samsung's new 120-inch Ultra HD-capable curved TV.Jul 23, 2014 1:33 AM CDT - Battlefield: Hardline gets delayed until sometime next year
EA, DICE and Visceral Games have delayed Battlefield: Hardline to 2015.Jul 22, 2014 10:35 PM CDT - Leaked Windows 9 screenshot shows us the new, new Start Menu
The latest leaked screenshot of Windows 9 teases the revamped (again) Start Menu.Jul 22, 2014 10:05 PM CDT - Apple posts hefty profits thanks to iPhone sales, growth in China
Although things are looking pretty healthy for Apple, particularly thanks to iPhone sales and growth in China, iPad sales were down for the second quarter.Jul 22, 2014 9:08 PM CDT - Cyberwar building between warring factions in Iraq as tensions build
There has been an uptick in cyberattacks within Iraq, as groups fighting for control of the country try to steal data from one another.Jul 22, 2014 4:20 PM CDT - GameStop gift card exchange program launches, powered by Cardpool
GameStop has launched a new gift card trade program that lets you ditch unwanted cards for GameStop credit.Jul 22, 2014 9:07 AM CDT - NVIDIA's new Shield Tablet confirmed, Tegra K1-powered for $299
NVIDIA officially announces its Shield Tablet, an 8-inch Tegra K1-powered tablet for just $299.Jul 22, 2014 8:28 AM CDT - Facebook now lets you 'Save' content to view later
Facebook is filled with content, and without time to check it all right there and then, there's the new 'Save' function that lets you view content later.Jul 22, 2014 4:02 AM CDT - TheWorse mod for Watch Dogs on PC reaches version 1.0
Watch Dogs modder announces version 1.0 of his TheWorse mod, something that heavily improves the held-back graphics in the game.Jul 22, 2014 3:24 AM CDT - NVIDIA rumored to launch GeForce GTX 800 series before Christmas
NVIDIA's next-generation GPUs will be unveiled sometime in October or November according to the latest rumors.Jul 22, 2014 2:28 AM CDT - Facebook's acquisition of Oculus VR is now official
Oculus VR is now officially owned by Facebook.Jul 22, 2014 12:42 AM CDT - Apple reportedly orders 70-80 million next-gen iPhones
Ahead of its launch, Apple has reportedly offered a huge 70-80 million new iPhones.Jul 21, 2014 11:25 PM CDT - Researchers creating smart helmet technology to relay concussion data
Helmet sensor technology being developed by Western Michigan University will give coaches and medical staff better insight into hits right after they occur.Jul 21, 2014 6:40 PM CDT - Britain's BBC hit by mysterious technical glitches all weekend
Britain's BBC suffered mysterious technical issues all weekend, interrupting access to TV shows and affecting the website.Jul 21, 2014 1:00 PM CDT - GM halts sales of used Cadillac CTS and SRX due to ignition recall
GM forces dealers to stop selling two used Cadillac models as ignition recall remains unresolved.Jul 21, 2014 11:03 AM CDT - Lead R&D Graphics Engineer of Crytek leaves for id Software
Crytek loses its Lead R&D Graphics Engineer to id Software, where he'll work on Doom and the id Tech 6 game engine.Jul 21, 2014 1:32 AM CDT - World of Warcraft made over $1 billion in revenue last year
Activision/Blizzard made a huge $1 billion in revenue from World of Warcraft last year alone.Jul 21, 2014 12:31 AM CDT - US government hands Cisco counterfeiter 37 months in prison
One criminal involved in counterfeiting Cisco products has been given a 37-month sentence and $700,000 fine for their crimes.Jul 20, 2014 11:43 PM CDT - League of Legends hacker was making over $1,000 per day
Shane 'Jason' Duffy was making over $1,000 per day as a League of Legends hacker.Jul 20, 2014 11:02 PM CDT - Bitcoin value shaky, with many investors says bubble pricing in play
Bitcoins might be rising in popularity, but there are still a lot of people worried about cryptocurrency volatility that can swing drastically.Jul 20, 2014 8:15 PM CDT - Google's Larry Page clashes with Samsung over smart watch direction
Google CEO Larry Page reportedly clashed with Samsung's chairman Jay Y Lee over the direction of the latter's smart watches.Jul 20, 2014 6:03 PM CDT - Schoolkids design space dinners for Brit Tim Peake aboard the ISS
Competition winners from schools in the UK are directly influencing the galactic diet of a British astronaut.Jul 20, 2014 5:06 PM CDT - Google denies report ultra-fast Google Fiber is heading to the UK soon
A Google spokesperson has said the company's only had informal conversations about bringing Fiber to the UK.Jul 20, 2014 3:05 PM CDT - The Pirate Bay's traffic doubled despite international censorship
The Pirate Bay's traffic has pretty much doubled since countries began enforcing censorship of the notorious torrent website.Jul 20, 2014 1:21 PM CDT - Edward Snowden wants hackers to design anti-surveillance tech
Edward Snowden wants to see programmers design new technologies that will help Internet users brows the Web more securely from government snooping.Jul 20, 2014 5:09 AM CDT - Satellites likely captured image of MH17 hit by missile over Ukraine
It's possible satellites orbiting the Earth have captured high-res imagery of the actual missile strike - and the miles of debris in eastern Ukraine.Jul 20, 2014 2:08 AM CDT - IDrive announces new backup app for QNAP NAS devices
QNAP NAS owners can now use IDrive to back up their NAS devices.Jul 19, 2014 11:40 PM CDT - DOTA 2 'The International' will win more money than Super Bowl champs
Gaming is big business, with the DOTA 2 'The International' champions taking home more money when they win than Super Bowl or World Series winners.Jul 19, 2014 9:37 PM CDT - NVIDIA rumored to unveil Shield tablet on July 29, starts at $299
NVIDIA's next-gen Shield gaming tablet should be unveiled on July 29, with a starting price of $299.Jul 19, 2014 8:34 PM CDT - Netflix tests incognito mode to keep your guilty pleasures secret
Some users in all Netflix markets now have the option to watch content completely privately, but the new feature is just in the test phase for now.Jul 19, 2014 7:32 PM CDT - British content pirates to receive warnings but no further action
UK internet providers have signed up to a scheme that seeks to educate rather than punish online movie and music piracy.Jul 19, 2014 5:32 PM CDT - Google to donate hundreds of thousands to 10 British charities
Ten charity proposals have been shortlisted by Google for donation as the company's Impact Challenge returns to the United Kingdom.Jul 19, 2014 3:31 PM CDT - Europe slams Apple over misleading in-app purchases
While Google proposed changes to in-app purchases, Europe claims it has had no firm commitment from Apple.Jul 19, 2014 1:10 PM CDT - Dell embraces bitcoins, accepting the cryptocurrency on its website
Dell becomes one of the latest major companies in the United States to accept bitcoin cryptocurrency payments, giving online shoppers another choice.Jul 18, 2014 6:39 PM CDT - Snowden says NSA workers shared intercepted sexts, NSA defends itself
Edward Snowden claims NSA employees routinely shared intercepted sexts and images of people in a "sexually compromising situation," and the NSA fires back.Jul 18, 2014 11:43 AM CDT - GoTenna portable gadget keeps you connected when signals are poor
GoTenna device debuts as a way to keep you in communications with others even when no cellular network is available.Jul 18, 2014 8:06 AM CDT - Pro-Russia Ukrainian rebels blamed for downing Malaysia Airlines MH17
Details regarding the attack that brought down Malaysia Airlines MH17 over eastern Ukraine are being released, with a surface-to-air missile to blame.Jul 18, 2014 3:20 AM CDT - Smartphone use in the restaurant causing disruptions and headaches
Restaurants are dealing with smartphone use, and while some have banned their use at dinner tables, other clever managers are enjoying the added publicity.Jul 18, 2014 1:30 AM CDT - Is this Apple's upcoming 4.7-inch iPhone 6 smartphone? Photos inside
We have acquired photos of what appears to be a real Apple iPhone 6, 4.7-inch smartphone.Jul 17, 2014 11:13 PM CDT - UN human rights commissioner says Snowden shouldn't face charges
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden should be applauded for his NSA spying revelations and not persecuted, according to UN humans right head.Jul 17, 2014 8:53 PM CDT - Edward Snowden wants encryption, data protection used by journalists
Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden wants journalists and business professionals to encrypt information and use data protection to stay more secure.Jul 17, 2014 6:28 PM CDT - Intel has made no delays for its 10nm process technology
Despite the delay in 14nm manufacturing plans, Intel is reassuring its investors that 10nm schedule won't be affected!Jul 17, 2014 5:26 AM CDT - Sony hopes that remastered titles for PS4 will attract Wii owners
Sony Computer Entertainment is confident that the remastered titles for PS4 will attract new audiences, especially the current Nintendo Wii owners.Jul 17, 2014 4:33 AM CDT - Microsoft admits its OS market share is 14%, Android is dominating
Microsoft has its operating systems on just 14% of total worldwide devices, Google's shadow has become quite large in a short amount of time.Jul 17, 2014 2:40 AM CDT - Lookout: U.S. smartphone users being targeted by mobile ransomware
Security firm Lookout identifies the 'ScarePakage' malware targeting U.S. smartphone owners, demanding ransom payments so users can regain control.Jul 17, 2014 2:11 AM CDT - Oculus VR delays first shipment of Rift DK2 units until next week
Oculus VR delays the first shipment of its Rift DK2 units, wanted an 'additional week to polish and QA the new Oculus SDK'Jul 17, 2014 1:51 AM CDT - The Last of Us: Remastered on PS4 includes 30FPS lockdown option
Naughty Dog is including a 30FPS lockdown option for The Last of Us: Remastered on the PS4, other than that it is 1080p at mostly 60FPS.Jul 16, 2014 10:32 PM CDT - Japan Display and MediaTek unveil new 120Hz-capable mobile display
The perfect VR display has just been unveiled, a new 120Hz-capable display from Japan Display and MediaTek.Jul 16, 2014 8:21 PM CDT - Stolen laptop opens up 20,000 students in South Carolina to data theft
Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College informing students and staff, up to 20,000, at risk of identity theft due to stolen laptop.Jul 16, 2014 5:27 PM CDT - Chinese man in Canada arrested for hacking Lockheed Martin, Boeing
The FBI can't wait to get their hands-on a Chinese citizen and permanent resident of Canada, accusing Su Bin of hacking Lockheed Martin and Boeing.Jul 16, 2014 3:44 PM CDT - Google introduces 'Project Zero,' tasked with hunting down bugs
Google unveils 'Project Zero,' focused on security experts tracking down software bugs that plague Internet users across the world.Jul 16, 2014 1:46 PM CDT - Yahoo Ending deletes data for the deceased in Japan
Yahoo Ending is a service in Japan that helps people plan funerals and deletes online data after you are gone.Jul 16, 2014 5:23 AM CDT - Intel reports record quarter thanks to strong PC sales
Thanks to strong PC sales, Intel reports a very strong quarter with big chip sales.Jul 16, 2014 2:31 AM CDT - Ex-Infinity Ward developers announce Reload Studios, VR-focused studio
Reload Studios, a new VR-focused studio from some of the ex developers of Infinity Ward.Jul 16, 2014 12:25 AM CDT - Film crew leaks strategy of DOTA 2 team at The International
Gamefy films the strategy of one DOTA 2 team at the $10 million event, The International, team still wins its match.Jul 15, 2014 10:31 PM CDT - Germany considers using typewriters to stop the US from spying on them
German politicians consider using typewriters to type up confidential documents to stop the NSA from spying.Jul 15, 2014 8:43 PM CDT - Don't rule out a return from Crash Bandicoot, says SCEI chief
SCEI's chief exec has said we shouldn't rule out the return of classic PlayStation characters like Crash Bandicoot.Jul 15, 2014 7:30 PM CDT - AMD rumored to have 1GHz core clock on the next-gen Radeon R9 390X
It looks like AMD is preparing a monster next-gen GPU for its Radeon R9 390X.Jul 15, 2014 6:57 PM CDT - Via launches VIA Viega, an Android-powered rugged tablet
VIA launches the Viega tablet, a 10.1" Android-powered device designed for use out in the field, as the rugged tablet will be able to withstand abuse.Jul 15, 2014 1:17 PM CDT - Orbital Sciences Cygnus spacecraft heads to ISS with supplies
Orbital Sciences successfully sent its Cygnus spacecraft to link up with the ISS with supplies for the crew.Jul 15, 2014 10:06 AM CDT - Chromebooks outpace OS X and Windows in commercial sales
Chromebooks outpace both Mac and Windows units in commercial sales, kids around the US are now learning on Chrome.Jul 15, 2014 6:01 AM CDT - Ferrari designer creates luxury train for Japan Rail East
Slick luxury train will go into service in 2017 aimed at allowing Japanese users to travel in style around the country.Jul 15, 2014 5:24 AM CDT - PC hardware market valued at over $21.5 billion, what consoles?
With consoles being the center of attention, the PC hardware market has just been valued at over $21.5 billion.Jul 15, 2014 4:30 AM CDT - Rift DK2 customer tries to sell his VR headset on eBay for $5,000
Oculus Rift DK2 pre-order customer attempts to sell his pre-ordered VR headset on eBay for $5,000 - but Oculus VR cancels his order.Jul 14, 2014 11:43 PM CDT - Hacker involved in $14 million theft pleads guilty to bank fraud
The U.S. federal government gets another guilty plea, as cybercriminal decides to plead guilty to bank fraud that stole $14 million in just 48 hours.Jul 14, 2014 7:36 PM CDT - Scientists patent a new flexible nano-pixel bendable screen technology
Researchers at the Oxford University invented an ultra high flexible screen technology that will be used in future foldable wearable computing devices.Jul 14, 2014 5:24 AM CDT - Verizon blames Netflix for intentionally slowing down its own traffic
Verizon goes on a defensive via a blog post,explaining that Netflix's claim about broadband throttling is a hooey!Jul 14, 2014 5:04 AM CDT - Pentagon studying 'neuroprosthetics' to help recall lost memories
DARPA is working with two top universities to develop medical implants that could help aid in recovering lost memories.Jul 13, 2014 10:09 PM CDT - Internet helping prostitution thrive, using website marketing
The Internet has helped an evolution in the sex trade, with high-priced escorts booking clients online, while also conducting background checks on clients.Jul 13, 2014 4:22 PM CDT - YouPorn to sponsor a LoL, DOTA2 or HearthStone e-sports team
YouPorn asked if they should sponsor an e-sports team via Twitter and shown an interest towards DOTA2, Hearthstone or League of Legends.Jul 13, 2014 5:24 AM CDT - Intel at IDF: 14nm CPUs and 10nm wafers to be shown off
Intel is poised to show off 14nm processors and 10nm wafers at IDF in September.Jul 13, 2014 5:01 AM CDT - AMD Carrizo APU rumoured to use 28nm process and stacked DRAM
AMD may implement 20nm stacked DRAM technology with its upcoming 28nm APU 'Carrizo' die to boost performance.Jul 13, 2014 4:24 AM CDT - EA and DICE kick off the month-long Battlefest event for Battlefield 4
EA and DICE begin Battlefest, a month-long extravaganza for Battlefield 4, begins with a double XP weekend.Jul 13, 2014 4:01 AM CDT - Judge orders Amazon and Craigslist to reveal info on phony reviewers
U.S. Federal judge allowed Ubervita to get details of those who post alleged phony negative product reviews in Amazon, including bank account details.Jul 13, 2014 3:22 AM CDT - User's data can be extracted from smartphones post factory reset
Security experts bought some second-hand smartphones, and were able to extract a lot of data, including selfies of those showing off their 'hardware'Jul 13, 2014 2:39 AM CDT - Technology largely unable to protect civilians from IED attacks
IEDs remain popular against organized forces, but terrorists also use them to inflict a higher civilian casualty rate in select regions.Jul 12, 2014 9:06 PM CDT - Vending machines evolving, going high-tech with better products
Vending machines are becoming snazzy, offering higher quality foods, electronics, beauty products, and a wide selection of products.Jul 12, 2014 6:53 PM CDT - DARPA researching self-guided .50-caliber ammo rounds
DARPA is perfecting a .50-caliber sniper round that is able to adjust and adapt to harsh environments, making kill shots even more effective.Jul 12, 2014 1:59 PM CDT - PDXLAN 24 Coverage - One hell of a LAN party
Trace is on the ground in Portland checking out PDXLAN, one of the largest LANs on the west coast.Jul 12, 2014 3:30 AM CDT - Panasonic rebrands OCZ SSD drives, enters the flash storage market
In a bold move, Panasonic slides onto the SSD market with re-branded OCZ drives.Jul 11, 2014 9:28 PM CDT - Hubble telescope detects mysterious deficit of light in the Universe
According to a new report, 80 percent of ultraviolet light in the known Universe is missing and just does not add up.Jul 11, 2014 7:06 PM CDT - Google legal chief shines light on EU right to be forgotten delistings
Google's legal chief, David Drummond, has detailed in a statement how Google has been approaching Europe's new right to be forgotten privacy law.Jul 11, 2014 6:28 PM CDT - NVIDIA rumored to be preparing the GeForce GTX TITAN II for early 2015
NVIDIA to unleash a much more powerful GeForce GTX TITAN II early next year.Jul 11, 2014 2:29 AM CDT - Half-Life 3 hits Kickstarter, developer removes it soon after
Developer asks for funds through Kickstarter to make 'his own' Half-Life 3 game, because Valve seems 'set on not re-creating' the game.Jul 11, 2014 12:56 AM CDT - IBM spends $3 billion on new R&D, will step away from using silicon
IBM invests $3 billion in order to find a new way of making microprocessors, thinks the days of the silicon microchip are numbered.Jul 11, 2014 12:30 AM CDT - Glenn Greenwald says there is a second NSA whisleblower
Glenn Greenwald suspects there is a second NSA whistleblower, meaning that Edward Snowden isn't alone.Jul 10, 2014 11:28 PM CDT - Microsoft hiring industrial designer for a new, next-gen Xbox
Microsoft begins teasing its next Xbox, by seeking an Industrial Designer for the new, next-gen console.Jul 10, 2014 9:53 PM CDT - Germany boots CIA spy from country because of NSA-related spying
The German government has requested the top U.S. intelligence official in its country to leave following widespread spying activities.Jul 10, 2014 3:45 PM CDT - Harley Davidson recalls motorcycles for front wheel lockup issue
HD says that several accidents have been attributed to the front wheel lockup issue covered in the recall.Jul 10, 2014 9:00 AM CDT - Uber driver allegedly flees authorities with three passengers onboard
Uber driver fled authorities with three passengers onboard, matter under investigation by Uber and authorities.Jul 10, 2014 5:33 AM CDT - Bell Labs achieves over 10Gbps using traditional copper phone lines
Bell Labs claims it has set a new broadband speed record using traditional copper telephone lines, smashing 10Gbps.Jul 10, 2014 4:31 AM CDT - TSMC invests heavily into 10nm process, wants to fight off Samsung
The fabrication fight heats up with TSMC reportedly doubling down on its 10nm process.Jul 10, 2014 1:35 AM CDT - Chinese couple sells their kids to buy in-game weapons and armor
Chinese couple sells their kids to child traffickers, uses the money to fund their in-game purchasing habit.Jul 9, 2014 8:39 PM CDT - HGST launches the world's largest 10K RPM HDD, a 2.5-inch 1.8TB drive
HGST launches its new Ultrastar C10K1800 drive, a 2.5-inch 1.8TB 10K RPM drive, the world's largest and highest performing 10K RPM HDD.Jul 9, 2014 7:57 PM CDT - Rats use whiskers like humans use hands, research says
Animals are capable of controlling their whiskers way more than previously thought, akin to how humans use hands find their way through the dark.Jul 9, 2014 3:34 PM CDT - Panzura thumbs nose at competitors by giving product away for free
Panzura Storage announces a free version of its cloud gateway product combined with one free year of 2TB cloud storage from Google.Jul 9, 2014 2:37 PM CDT - NASA 3D prints a model of light-year-long Eta Carinae nebula
Researchers have taken created a model of a nebula over 7000 light years away, which emerged from the 19th century's Great Eruption.Jul 9, 2014 1:36 PM CDT - Apple opens eBay store with certified refurbished iPhone 5 smartphones
Apple opens new eBay store with discounted refurbished iPhone 5 smartphones complete with factory warranty.Jul 9, 2014 12:11 PM CDT - EMC goes on PR frenzy with acquisition news and product updates
EMC acquires TwinStrata to build out hybrid cloud offering and announces several product updates for XtremIO, Isilon, ViPR, and VMAX.Jul 9, 2014 10:07 AM CDT - Ford issues recall on 100,610 vehicles in North America
Ford has issued a recall on over 100k vehicles for six different issues in North America.Jul 9, 2014 5:21 AM CDT - VIA could jump back into the CPU game with its next-gen Isaiah chip
VIA could compete against Intel and AMD with its new low-power CPU known as Isaiah.Jul 9, 2014 4:34 AM CDT - NASA's Voyager I swims into interstellar space
NASA confirms that its Voyager I spacecraft is about to slide into interstellar space, over 11 billion miles from Earth.Jul 9, 2014 2:25 AM CDT - NVIDIA will reportedly launch its GeForce GTX 990 in early 2015
NVIDIA to release the Maxwell-based GeForce GTX 990 in the first half of 2015.Jul 8, 2014 9:58 PM CDT - Samsung deploys exclusive NAND technologies in 845DC EVO and PRO SSDs
Samsung upends the market with disruptive technology, such as V-NAND and 3bit MLC, that will alter the price structure of all datacenter SSDs.Jul 8, 2014 9:16 PM CDT - Kaspersky Lab announces 2015 editions of security solutions
Kaspersky Lab has announced its 2015 product lineup to keep Microsoft Windows, Google Android, and Apple OS X devices more secure from attacks.Jul 8, 2014 7:42 PM CDT - Chinese hacker group Deep Panda targets US think tanks for Iraq data
Responding to attacks from the militant ISIS faction on Iraqi oil infrastructure, a possibly state-affiliated Chinese hacking outfit is targeting US groups.Jul 8, 2014 9:07 AM CDT - Samsung unveils datacenter NVMe solutions at the SSD Global Summit
Samsung gives us a taste of PCIe NVMe goodness at the SSD Global Summit.Jul 8, 2014 8:43 AM CDT - Samsung displays world's first datacenter M.2 SSD at Global Summit
Samsung outs a new datacenter friendly M.2 design.Jul 8, 2014 7:24 AM CDT - Samsung details datacenter SAS and SATA SSD options at Global Summit
Samsung displays their latest datacenter offerings at their SSD Global Summit.Jul 8, 2014 5:43 AM CDT - Oculus VR announces Oculus Connect, a two-day conference for VR
Oculus Connect, a two-day conference about all things VR from the makers of the Oculus Rift.Jul 8, 2014 1:34 AM CDT - OnePlus One smartphone to have Android L quicker than competitors
OnePlus promises its OnePlus One smartphone will receive Android L quickly after Google releases it.Jul 8, 2014 12:46 AM CDT - $36 million worth of phones and tablets stolen from Samsung factory
Thieves break into a Samsung factory in Brazil, steal over $36 million worth of Galaxy tablets and smartphones.Jul 7, 2014 9:05 PM CDT - Dailymotion hit by attack, leaving video viewers vulnerable
Dailymotion compromised with cybercriminals able to install malware victimize users - but everything seems to be back to normal again.Jul 7, 2014 3:16 PM CDT - YouTube showing messages on slow videos blaming ISPs
YouTube has begun placing messages on videos with streaming issues to alert users if their ISP is the problem.Jul 7, 2014 6:00 AM CDT - Foxconn to use robots in future assembly, starting with the new iPhone
Robots will be used to build devices for Foxconn, with Apple being the first company to use this new service.Jul 7, 2014 12:36 AM CDT - Microsoft to release Kinect 2.0 on PC next month
Waiting for Kinect 2.0 on the PC? Microsoft announces it will be selling the Xbox One accessory on PC next month, for $200.Jul 6, 2014 11:30 PM CDT - Nintendo investor says he doesn't 'understand video games'
During Nintendo's annual investors Q&A, one investor admitted he did not 'understand video games'Jul 5, 2014 10:22 PM CDT - In May, spammers found success sending education-related emails
Spammers routinely change their tactics, finding new methods to compromise users and steal personal information, passwords, and credentials.Jul 5, 2014 2:59 PM CDT - CliffyB teams up with Guerrilla Games co-founder for new game studio
CliffyB and one of the co-founders of Guerrilla Games team up for a new game studio, Boss Key.Jul 5, 2014 4:20 AM CDT - CoolIT can continue making custom AIO CPU liquid coolers for Corsair
The California court rejected Asetek's claims and ruled in Corsair's favour to get made-to-order custom AIO liquid CPU coolers from CoolIT.Jul 5, 2014 1:56 AM CDT - Pew: Government interference on Internet is a great threat to users
A Pew Research group study found there is great concern of state-sponsored surveillance practices that might only get worse in the future.Jul 4, 2014 8:32 PM CDT - Wozniak reveals just how difficult Steve Jobs was to work for
In a new interview, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said some of the best creative minds at Apple vowed never to work with Steve Jobs again.Jul 4, 2014 2:07 PM CDT - Tor users are being targeted by the NSA for surveillance
The NSA is targeting Tor users for long-term surveillance and data retention.Jul 4, 2014 2:33 AM CDT - QuakeCon 2014 will see the first reveal of the next-gen Doom game
QuakeCon 2014 is nearly here, with a Doom 4 reveal to take place on July 17.Jul 4, 2014 12:34 AM CDT - GIGABYTE motherboard used for new DDR3 RAM world record at 4.62GHz
GIGABYTE and Kingston team up to smash the DDR3 overclocking world record, hitting an astounding 4.62GHz.Jul 4, 2014 12:05 AM CDT - Most of Crytek's UK staff have stopped going to work
Crytek troubles continue, with most of the UK staff no longer going to work.Jul 3, 2014 11:37 PM CDT - Wasted smart device energy could power UK and Norway for a year
According to a new report, even in standby mode enough energy is being wasted by smart devices to power two countries for a whole year.Jul 3, 2014 10:02 AM CDT - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 880 teased, 8GB of RAM and 375W TDP
The first pictures of the Maxwell-based GeForce GTX 880 have appeared, 375W TDP.Jul 3, 2014 9:12 AM CDT - Google's EU right to be forgotten starts censoring UK news
Now that Europe's right to be forgotten is in full force, Google has removed news articles from its search listings.Jul 3, 2014 9:04 AM CDT - Henry Cavill looks super as the Man of Steel for Batman v. Superman
Henry Cavill looks broody in the first promotional shot as Superman for the upcoming Batman v. Superman.Jul 3, 2014 8:55 AM CDT - Ubisoft is already teasing the next Assassin's Creed game
Before Assassin's Creed: Unity is even released, Ubisoft is teasing 'a future Assassin's Creed' game.Jul 3, 2014 4:31 AM CDT - Android L release battery test shows 36% improvement over KitKat
Google's next Android release, teased as 'L' right now, should feature huge battery life improvements.Jul 3, 2014 3:34 AM CDT - Star Wars The Clone Wars animated TV show to be re-rendered in 4K
Star Wars fans will be keen to see the classic in native 4K, but for now, they'll have to settle for this.Jul 3, 2014 1:45 AM CDT - Goldman Sachs wants Google to unsend a 'highly confidential' e-mail
Goldman Sachs is suing Google, wants the search giant to unsend one of its 'highly confidential' emails.Jul 3, 2014 1:35 AM CDT - Oculus VR begins shipment preparations for Rift DK2 units
Oculus Rift DK2 units will begin shipping soon, with the 1080p-based VR headsets nearly ready for shipping according to Oculus VR.Jul 2, 2014 10:17 PM CDT - Man makes a new Guinness World Record for fastest typing with his nose
23-year-old Khurshid Hussain from India bags a world record with his nose by typing a 103-character sentence in 47 seconds!Jul 2, 2014 9:16 PM CDT - Synek draft system lets you draw a pint of beer at home
Synek draft system lets you get a cold and fresh pint of your favorite beer anywhere.Jul 2, 2014 7:04 AM CDT - HP may revive VoodooPC to enter gaming notebook market
HP is planning to to release one gaming notebook under 'VoodooPC' or 'VoodooDNA' names with GTX 860M graphics unit.Jul 2, 2014 5:44 AM CDT - US Patent office grants a GPU liquid cooling patent to Asetek
The U.S. Patent and Trademark office awarded a 'thermal interposer liquid cooling' patent designed for video cards to Asetek.Jul 2, 2014 4:02 AM CDT - VAIO branded notebooks makes a comeback in Japan
Investment group 'Japan Industrial Partners' quickly re-launched the VAIO brand and released two notebook models.Jul 2, 2014 3:35 AM CDT - Newegg will now start accepting Bitcoins as a method of payment
Popular US based based online retail website for electronic and DIY PC components Newegg has now started accepting the popular virtual currency via Bitpay.Jul 2, 2014 1:18 AM CDT - Walter White likely to return in AMC's upcoming 'Better Call Saul'
The spin-off series 'Better Call Saul' to be set before, after and during the events of 'Breaking Bad'Jul 1, 2014 9:47 PM CDT - British movie theaters ban Google Glass
An association representing 90 percent of all movie theaters in the UK has said it will ask all cinemagoers to remove their techie specs.Jul 1, 2014 2:18 PM CDT - Windows Threshold is the next major OS release, landing next year
Microsoft may give next version of Windows as a free upgrade to Windows 8.1 users.Jul 1, 2014 11:06 AM CDT - Google appeal in Wi-Fi snooping case rejected by Supreme Court
Supreme Court refuses to hear Google appeal opening the door for consumer suits to move forward in snooping case.Jul 1, 2014 5:26 AM CDT
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