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- HBO's CEO doesn't want to directly cater to binge watchers
Netflix and Amazon might make it easy to binge watch online videos, but HBO doesn't want to necessarily cater to that type of behavior.Apr 30, 2015 11:33 PM CDT - Microsoft release age detection tech demo
Face recognition thinks I'm how old?Apr 30, 2015 11:15 PM CDT - Gartner: PC prices will increase up to 10 percent in 2015
The cost of PCs will increase up to 10 percent in 2015 alone, according to the Gartner research group.Apr 30, 2015 9:30 PM CDT - Study: One-third of children use a touchscreen by age one
Researchers from Philadelphia find one-third of babies first interact with a touchscreen by age one.Apr 30, 2015 8:25 PM CDT - AMD announces it is sponsoring the first ever E3 conference for PC
PC gaming takes center stage at E3 2015, with an event sponsored by AMD, PC Gamer, Twitch and more.Apr 30, 2015 8:03 PM CDT - Sony has sold more than 22.3 PlayStation 4 units since launch
The Sony PlayStation 4 game console has sold more than 22.3 million units.Apr 30, 2015 7:05 PM CDT - Razer introduces Seiren Pro digital microphone for users
Razer has introduced a new Seiren Pro digital microphone.Apr 30, 2015 3:07 PM CDT - 'Space Spider' 3D scanner could be used on space station
Artec 3D hopes its 'Space Spider' handheld 3D scanner could be used aboard the International Space Station.Apr 30, 2015 12:40 PM CDT - The web browser in Windows 10 has been announced as Microsoft Edge
Project Spartan becomes Microsoft Edge, the new web browser that will arrive with Windows 10.Apr 30, 2015 10:40 AM CDT - Tesla wants hackers to try and hack their electric vehicles
Tesla teases hackers, with plans to open one of their electric vehicles to hackers at Defcon in Las Vegas later this year.Apr 30, 2015 8:38 AM CDT - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti will arrive with 6GB of VRAM
NVIDIA's upcoming GeForce GTX 980 Ti will feature 6GB of framebuffer, and rock the GM200-310 GPU.Apr 30, 2015 7:08 AM CDT - Wolfenstein: The Old Blood requires 4GB of RAM, 38GB of HDD space
You'll need this much PC to play Wolfenstein: The Old Blood.Apr 30, 2015 6:39 AM CDT - Oculus Rift CV1 will feature integrated DAC, headphone port, and more
According to the documentation on the Oculus Audio SDK, Rift CV1 will feature an integrated DAC and microphone port.Apr 30, 2015 3:38 AM CDT - Researchers create 3D printed medical implant that changes shape
Researchers install 3D-printed medical device so children have an easier time breathing.Apr 29, 2015 11:55 PM CDT - The MSI Prestige Series laptops packs a punch for a reasonable price
MSI announces their new 15 and 17-inch series of Prestige laptops featuring three-way 4K monitor support.Apr 29, 2015 11:36 PM CDT - Microsoft wants Windows 10 on 1 billion devices in just three years
Microsoft has ambitious goals for Windows 10, expecting it to be on 1 billion devices within three years.Apr 29, 2015 7:30 PM CDT - Microsoft, Unity Technologies team together for HoloLens support
Microsoft and Unity Technologies team up for HoloLens support!Apr 29, 2015 6:20 PM CDT - Microsoft including Android, iOS apps for Windows 10 phones
App developers will have the chance to bring their Android and iOS apps to Windows 10, Microsoft confirms.Apr 29, 2015 4:17 PM CDT - Samsung exploring virtual reality use in the workplace
If there is potential for virtual reality (VR) to take off in the workplace, then Samsung wants to be ready.Apr 29, 2015 2:30 PM CDT - Apple iPad software glitch causes flight delays for American Airlines
Software problem with Apple iPads used by pilots causes flight delays for American Airlines.Apr 29, 2015 1:05 PM CDT - This crazy Hardwired PC build will set you back almost $10,000 AUD
This beastly system by Hardwired PC by costs almost $10,000 AUD, features four GTX 980's and comes in its own crate!Apr 29, 2015 12:05 PM CDT - NZXT releases a familiar looking Noctis 450 mid-tower case
NZXT has unveiled a familiar looking case in the form of the Noctis 450 mid-tower and features much more airflow.Apr 29, 2015 7:27 AM CDT - USB Type-C is becoming a real thing - Patriot develops flash drive
Patriot has released one of the very first USB Type-C accessories, a 32GB/64GB flash drive.Apr 29, 2015 6:33 AM CDT - CD Projekt Red says 'there's no loading times' for The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be one of hte biggest games to date, with CD Projekt Red saying "there's no loading times" at all.Apr 29, 2015 4:44 AM CDT - Surface Pro 4 should be powered by fanless Broadwell chip, Windows 10
Rumors have the upcoming Surface Pro 4 featuring a fanless Intel Broadwell processor, Windows 10, and a 12-inch 2160x1440 display.Apr 29, 2015 1:38 AM CDT - Oculus secures 'one of the top display innovators' from Google
Oculus hires Anna Sweet from Valve, and Mary Lou Jepsen from Google to join their VR team.Apr 29, 2015 12:29 AM CDT - Microsoft taking new approach to E3 this year, Xbox boss says
It looks like Microsoft wants to promote both Xbox One and PC games during E3, and will try a new marketing approach.Apr 28, 2015 6:50 PM CDT - Hacker discusses his role in helping 'king of revenge porn'
Charlie Evens, a hacker facing charges for his role in providing pictures to the IsAnyoneUp.com revenge porn website, speaks with CNN.Apr 28, 2015 5:30 PM CDT - LG Electronics has unveiled the new G4, its shiny flagship smartphone
LG Electronics unveils the G4 smartphone! Interested?Apr 28, 2015 3:40 PM CDT - Avalanche Studios releases Just Cause 3 gameplay on PlayStation 4
Gameplay trailer for Just Cause 3 released!Apr 28, 2015 1:37 PM CDT - Nokia doesn't plan on jumping back into phone manufacturing
Nokia may get back into phone market, but don't expect it to be manufacturing mobile devices.Apr 28, 2015 8:35 AM CDT - Marvel shooting 'Avengers: Infinity War' Part 1 and 2 back-to-back
Chris Evans says Marvel is filming 'Avengers: Infinity War' Part 1 and 2 back-to-back over a 9-month period.Apr 28, 2015 6:40 AM CDT - Apple's post-holiday quarter saw 61 million iPhones sold
Apple reports its post-holiday quarter, with revenues of $58 billion. 61.2 million iPhones were sold, with iPad sales dwindling.Apr 28, 2015 5:30 AM CDT - Microsoft's Satya Nadella thinks Cortana is a game changer
Microsoft banking on Cortana for Windows 10.Apr 28, 2015 2:35 AM CDT - Stephen Hawking says mankind needs to leave Earth to survive
According to the world's smartest man, the future of mankind is in the stars, not on Earth.Apr 28, 2015 1:30 AM CDT - Korean researchers create wearable thermoelectric generator tech
Researchers from South Korea develop breakthrough in wearable thermoelectric generator technology.Apr 27, 2015 11:55 PM CDT - Scientists: 75 percent of very hot days due to global warming
Don't like the super hot weather? It's because of humans, scientists say.Apr 27, 2015 9:28 PM CDT - Restricted 'Ted 2' red band trailer brings the laughs
The bear comes back this June.Apr 27, 2015 7:17 PM CDT - Coming soon: Halo 5 Guardians Xbox One limited edition model
It looks like a limited edition Halo 5: Guardians console bundle will be available after the game's launch this fall.Apr 27, 2015 2:35 PM CDT - Looks like Charter wants another go at acquiring Time Warner Cable
Comcast was unable to acquire Time Warner Cable, but it looks like Charter wants another crack at it.Apr 27, 2015 1:15 PM CDT - Report: 1 out of every 5 Google Android apps are malware in disguise
1 out of every 5 Google Android apps .... MALWARE!!Apr 27, 2015 12:09 PM CDT - Damballa: Mobile malware infections overhyped in US
There is a lot of hype around mobile malware, and it could be overstated, Damballa claims.Apr 27, 2015 5:50 AM CDT - AMD has surprises in store with its upcoming Radeon 300 series
AMD's Radeon R9 390X rumored to be different from the rumors circling at the moment, but what can we expect?Apr 27, 2015 5:46 AM CDT - AMD Radeon R9 395X2 dual GPU "Fiji VR" GPU should be a monster
AMD's dual GPU card on the Fiji architecture should be a monster, with the Radeon R9 395X2 based on the purported "Fiji VR" chip.Apr 27, 2015 2:00 AM CDT - AMD Radeon R9 390X should feature not just 4GB of HBM, but 8GB of HBM
AMD's next-gen Radeon R9 390X should feature 8GB of deliciously-fast HBM.Apr 27, 2015 12:26 AM CDT - Gears of War remaster in development for the Xbox One by Splash Damage
Splash Damage is reportedly working on a remaster of Gears of War for the Xbox One.Apr 26, 2015 9:35 PM CDT - Guillermo del Toro says that Silent Hills "is not gonna happen"
One of the most promising horror games will most likely not be coming out, with Silent Hills faxing the axe.Apr 26, 2015 8:04 PM CDT - Call of Duty: Black Ops III is official, beta available soon
Treyarch and Activision announce Call of Duty: Black Ops III, pre-orders will include beta access.Apr 26, 2015 6:57 PM CDT - The latest screenshots of The Witcher 3 tease impressive visuals
The Witcher 3 continues to impress visually, with the game now less than a month away from release.Apr 26, 2015 1:48 AM CDT - Red Dead Redemption style saloon recreated in Unreal Engine 4
Red Dead Redemption looks amazing in this recreation using Unreal Engine 4.Apr 26, 2015 12:33 AM CDT - Google send mystery device through FCC, the next version of Glass?
Google Glass might be getting an upgrade, with the Mountain View-based search giant sending a mystery device through the FCC.Apr 25, 2015 11:44 PM CDT - Gabe Newell says "our goal is to make modding better" through Steam
Gabe Newell discusses Valve's new modding policy, says "our goal is to make modding better"Apr 25, 2015 10:22 PM CDT - Project Cars 2 is rumored to already be in development
Slightly Mad Studios boss teases that Project Cars 2 is already in development, with the studio aiming for a 'Destiny-like' experience.Apr 25, 2015 12:54 AM CDT - Criminals receiving bitcoin ransom payments converting money fast
Cybercriminals victimizing users with ransomware are converting bitcoins into currency due to volatile valuation.Apr 24, 2015 11:55 PM CDT - 'Warcraft' movie set for a delay
Fans will have to wait a little longer to Azeroth on the big screen.Apr 24, 2015 7:24 PM CDT - Cybersecurity market receiving strong boost from increasing VC funds
Cybersecurity startups are finding lucrative investors from the VC market, as the demand for security increases.Apr 24, 2015 4:18 PM CDT - JAXA space agency wants to head to the moon in 2018
The Japanese space agency, JAXA, wants to head to the moon in 2018.Apr 24, 2015 2:11 PM CDT - Following more data breaches, consumers learning to pay attention
US consumers are learning to be more proactive in making sure they follow credit card activity, and their personal credit scores, following data breaches.Apr 24, 2015 9:35 AM CDT - US government cracking down, says 'no more free passes' to hackers
The US government looking for new techniques to punish hackers operating with foreign state sponsorship.Apr 24, 2015 6:55 AM CDT - Federal government trying to compete with private sector for workers
The US federal government lacks an appropriate number of cyber defenders to keep its networks safe, according to a report.Apr 24, 2015 5:45 AM CDT - G.SKILL blow the RAM market open with 128GB kit of DDR4 2800MHz
G.SKILL announce the world's fastest DDR4 128GB kit, with 8x16GB sticks at 2800MHz.Apr 24, 2015 3:17 AM CDT - Facebook: "Oculus is very much in the development stage" still
Facebook still dodging just how many units Oculus VR will have this year, saying "Oculus is very much in the development stage"Apr 24, 2015 2:32 AM CDT - reTXT Labs launches ultra secure, simple to use mobile messaging app
reTXT Labs launches an affordable mobile messaging app that gives consumers end-to-end encryption for their digital conversations.Apr 23, 2015 9:55 PM CDT - Final 'Ex Machina' trailer filled with tech giants AI concerns
Futuristic cautionary tale earning solid reviews.Apr 23, 2015 7:40 PM CDT - FireEye: Becoming even harder to identify and track cybercriminals
It's becoming even more difficult to keep an eye on hackers from across the world, according to FireEye President Kevin Mandia.Apr 23, 2015 7:25 PM CDT - First 'Mad Max' PS4 gameplay footage released
The long in production game looks to exceed expectations.Apr 23, 2015 6:39 PM CDT - South Korea constantly battling North Korea in growing cyber war
South Korea must endure continued cyberattacks by North Korea, as attacks grow.Apr 23, 2015 5:14 PM CDT - Wrestling is coming to the PC - WWE 2K15
WWE is finally coming to the PC through Steam with a 10% discount, free DLC and more.Apr 23, 2015 3:21 AM CDT - Patriot launches M.2-based Ignite Series SSDs with 560MB/sec reads
Patriot announces its new Ignite Series M.2 SSDs, with read speeds of up to 560MB/sec.Apr 23, 2015 1:34 AM CDT - Facebook's latest data: 1.44 billion people using Facebook each month
Facebook's latest numbers show 1.44 billion using the social network each month, with 800 million on WhatsApp, and 600 million on Messenger.Apr 23, 2015 12:35 AM CDT - Sony hanging onto Spider-Man rights, animated feature coming in 2018
Sony hanging onto rights for upcoming animated feature.Apr 22, 2015 11:45 PM CDT - Captain America says Superman would 'bulldoze' all of The Avengers
Chris Evans, the man who plays Captain America, says that Superman "would bulldoze our whole squad" as he's so powerful.Apr 22, 2015 11:33 PM CDT - AMD's Radeon R9 490X will reportedly arrive in 2016 with HBM2 and 14nm
AMD will reportedly have HBM2 rocking on its Radeon R9 490X, which is due out in 2016.Apr 22, 2015 10:28 PM CDT - AVADirect announces the new AVA Sixense VR Desktop PC
AVADirect's new AVA Sixense VR Desktop PC is built prepared for Sixense's upcoming STEM system, and VR gaming.Apr 22, 2015 9:52 PM CDT - Microsoft uses 60FPS footage of The Witcher 3 on PC as Xbox One promo
Microsoft uses 60FPS footage from the PC version of The Witcher 3 to advertise the game on the Xbox One, which runs at 30FPS.Apr 22, 2015 8:19 PM CDT - Most of AMD's next-gen Radeon cards rumored to be rebrands
Rumor has it most of AMD's next-gen cards will be rebrands, with the star of the show being the Fiji XT-based Radeon R9 390X.Apr 22, 2015 7:39 PM CDT - The Media Trust shows off SaaS-based tool to identify malvertising
The Media Trust shows off SaaS-based service keeping an eye out for malicious ads.Apr 22, 2015 5:09 PM CDT - Webroot: Cybercrime complexity increasing, making things even harder
Cybercriminals are becoming frighteningly skilled at launching attacks and compromising users, Webroot study finds.Apr 22, 2015 3:54 PM CDT - Cybersecurity researchers say Israeli military networks breached
Social engineering and publicly available software allows Arabic-speaking hackers to breach Israeli military networks.Apr 22, 2015 3:09 PM CDT - Report: Need better breach crisis? IT manager may not be best bet
Companies must be prepared for a data breach, and it looks like IT managers may not be best choice for breach crisis.Apr 22, 2015 2:57 PM CDT - The race is on to help develop cybersecurity for Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) has great potential for so many purposes, but could give cybersecurity experts complete fits.Apr 22, 2015 1:47 PM CDT - Alien: Isolation developer announces Total War: Warhammer
Creative Assembly announces Total War: Warhammer, its fourth Total War game in development right now.Apr 22, 2015 10:10 AM CDT - Batman: Arkham Knight and Witcher 3 to receive post-release DX12 patch
DX12 support will reportedly be offered on Batman: Arkham Knight and The Witcher 3 after release.Apr 22, 2015 9:46 AM CDT - Colorado Springs man rages at his computer, shoots it 8 times
A man based in Colorado Springs faces court, as he shot his computer 8 times after he experienced "technology problems"Apr 22, 2015 4:42 AM CDT - Rockstar mapping the entire United States for Grand Theft Auto 6
Rockstar is reportedly mapping the entire US for GTA VI, which should be out in 2020.Apr 21, 2015 9:24 PM CDT - LG continues to tease the G4 smartphone and its impressive camera
Days before its official unveiling, LG is showing the G4 smartphone and its F1.8 rear-facing shooter.Apr 21, 2015 9:04 PM CDT - The fight for 'Tomorrowland' escalates in new trailer
An explosive chase with androids? You had me at hello.Apr 21, 2015 8:12 PM CDT - Cheetah Mobile: 99% of Android phone users faced a potential threat
Almost all Google Android phone users faced a potential threat in 2014, according to Cheetah Mobile.Apr 21, 2015 11:09 AM CDT - Fractal Design announces its new Define S chassis
Fractal Design teases watercooling enthusiasts with its new Define S chassis.Apr 21, 2015 3:40 AM CDT - WB signs massive multi-picture tentpole deal with IMAX through to 2020
Warner Bros. signs a multi-picture deal that will see movies like Batman v Superman and Godzilla 2 his IMAX theaters.Apr 21, 2015 12:45 AM CDT - 'Independence Day 2' welcomes back President Whitmore and Dr. Okun
Three veterans from the original film join the sequel cast.Apr 21, 2015 12:19 AM CDT - AMD Radeon R9 390X rumored to be in very short supply at launch
AMD's Fiji XT-based Radeon R9 390X will have extremely limited numbers at launch, according to our sources.Apr 20, 2015 10:11 PM CDT - Report: Better cybersecurity, safety standards needed for patient data
There is a major overhaul needed in regards to patient privacy and how healthcare providers keep data secure.Apr 20, 2015 9:36 PM CDT - 'Star Wars: Rebels' Season 2 trailer reveals role for Darth Vader
James Earl Jones returns to voice his legendary character.Apr 20, 2015 8:36 PM CDT - Full 'Jurassic World' trailer delivers the dino goods
The park opens in just a few more weeks.Apr 20, 2015 6:33 PM CDT - Cryptzone: Insider threats still pose biggest threat to companies
Companies are still too slow to respond to cybersecurity issues, and insider threats pose a major threat, according to Cryptzone report.Apr 20, 2015 3:53 PM CDT - Expert: Cyberattacks on nuclear power plants could be next 9/11
Leading cybersecurity expert in Israel expresses concern that hackers could target power grids, nuclear power plants, and other critical infrastructure.Apr 20, 2015 12:43 PM CDT - SentryBay shows off anti-keylogging solution for mobile users
SentryBay announces anti-keylogging technology for smartphones, mobile devices.Apr 20, 2015 11:35 AM CDT - Cybersecurity in full display during RSA Conference in San Francisco
Cybersecurity is the focus of attention in San Francisco this week during RSA Conference 2015.Apr 20, 2015 10:50 AM CDT - NVIDIA reportedly allowing custom versions of its GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GM200-powered GeForce GTX 980 Ti should arrive with custom coolers thanks to NVIDIA allowing AIBs to play around with cooling setups.Apr 20, 2015 7:48 AM CDT - Intel's upcoming Skylake-based Core i7-6700K will run at 4GHz
The upcoming Skylake-based Core i7-6700K will run at 4GHz, have 8 threads, 8MB of cache, and a 95W TDP on the LGA 1151 socket.Apr 20, 2015 4:36 AM CDT - Sony unveils its Xperia Z4 smartphone, for Japan only right now
Sony makes its Xperia Z4 smartphone official, but it's currently limited to Japan at the moment.Apr 20, 2015 3:38 AM CDT - AMD reveals Microsoft will most likely launch Windows 10 in July
Windows 10 in July? According to AMD, we can expect DirectX 12 and everything else in Microsoft's next-gen OS to grace us even sooner than we thought.Apr 20, 2015 2:27 AM CDT - Cyber officials concerned of limited US network defense
The United States wants to bolster manpower focused on cybersecurity, scrambling to increase efforts to defend networks against foreign cyberattacks.Apr 20, 2015 12:52 AM CDT - 'Fantastic 4' film reboot takes shape in new trailer
The villainous Doctor Doom joins the cast in reveal.Apr 19, 2015 8:07 PM CDT - TSMC aiming for 10nm production next year, followed by 7nm in 2017
TSMC announces 10nm production will kick off in 2016, followed by 7nm in 2017.Apr 19, 2015 4:33 AM CDT - Star Wars: Battlefront won't use Battlelog, has offline singleplayer
DICE says that Star Wars: Battlefront won't use Battlelog, and that it will let you play "solo or cooperatively with bots on or offline"Apr 19, 2015 2:52 AM CDT - Rockstar fixes login problems with the first patch for GTA V
Grand Theft Auto V's version 1.01 patch fixes login bug, and other niggly issues.Apr 19, 2015 1:16 AM CDT - Sony Xperia Z4 teased thanks to WikiLeaks' dump of internal Sony docs
We get a closer look at Sony's upcoming Xperia Z4 smartphone thanks to the leaked Sony documents from WikiLeaks.Apr 18, 2015 11:56 PM CDT - Tesla's gigafactory is coming together, thanks to satellite images
Tesla's gigafactory teased from new satellite images, with the secretive battery production facility being built in the Nevada desert.Apr 18, 2015 10:48 PM CDT - Acer's XB280HK 28-inch 4K NVIDIA G-Sync monitor is just $599 right now
In the market for a new 4K monitor? Acer's XB280HK 28-inch G-Sync capable 4K monitor is down from $899 to $599 on Newegg.Apr 18, 2015 10:10 PM CDT - Samsung's new M.2 NVMe PCIe-based SSD capable of 2.2GB/sec reads
Samsung continues its innovation prowess, where it will be the first to produce an M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD for both desktops, and laptops.Apr 18, 2015 8:46 PM CDT - 'Furious 7' races past $1B at the worldwide box office
Fitting that 'Furious 7' becomes the fastest film in history to reach the billion club.Apr 18, 2015 6:14 PM CDT - Study: Iran increasing cyberattacks, developing new cyber arsenal
Iran is working on improving its cyberattack capabilities, while also launching even more attacks.Apr 18, 2015 4:46 PM CDT - Report: 29 million healthcare records compromised in past four years
New report indicates almost 30 million healthcare records have been stolen in the United States over the past four years.Apr 18, 2015 12:34 PM CDT - Small businesses plagued by successful ransomware cyberattacks
Cybercriminals operating overseas are having their way with SMBs falling victim to ransomware cyberattacks.Apr 18, 2015 12:06 PM CDT - Microsoft Bing search engine now has more than 20% market share in US
The Microsoft Bing search engine has 20 percent US market share.Apr 18, 2015 11:56 AM CDT - Star Wars: Battlefront confirmed to run at 60FPS on both Xbox One, PS4
DICE confirms that Star Wars: Battlefront will be running at 60FPS on both the Xbox One and PS4, also aiming for photo-realistic graphics.Apr 18, 2015 4:05 AM CDT - Qualcomm has made $9.2 billion in royalties from Samsung over 4 years
Qualcomm continues to have troubles, especially with Samsung using its own Exynos processors in the new Galaxy S6, S6 edge smartphones.Apr 18, 2015 2:38 AM CDT - 'Star Wars: Battlefront' in-game trailer released
Not a spoiler: It looks amazing!Apr 17, 2015 8:02 PM CDT - Hacker group from China has launched coordinated attacks for a decade
A hacker group with Chinese government backing has launched numerous attacks, even against networks not connected to the Internet, according to new reports.Apr 17, 2015 1:28 PM CDT - Cybersecurity expert applauds work done by ethical hackers
White hat hackers are helping software companies find vulnerabilities that could save them a lot of headaches down the road.Apr 17, 2015 10:43 AM CDT - Gartner: Security analytics could be crucial for breach detection
Cybersecurity is evolving and companies are adopting new security practices to try to defend security breaches.Apr 17, 2015 9:45 AM CDT - Former Canadian spy boss says cyberattacks are a 'weapon of war'
Using the Internet is a new weapon of war, as more governments and organized groups turn to cyber-based attacks.Apr 17, 2015 7:30 AM CDT - AMD says it'll reveal its next-gen video cards next month
AMD reveals it'll talk about its new GPUs "later this quarter" which means we should see the Radeon R9 390X launch before, or during Computex 2015.Apr 17, 2015 6:09 AM CDT - Cyanogen and Microsoft announce a strategic partnership
Android wins with the new strategic partnership between Cyanogen and Microsoft.Apr 17, 2015 4:43 AM CDT - GTA V maxed out on triple 4K monitors requires 14GB of VRAM
We test out Grand Theft Auto V on triple 4K monitors at 6480x3840 to find out it requires over 14GB of VRAM.Apr 17, 2015 2:35 AM CDT - F1 2015: 1080p on the PS4, 900p on the Xbox One, 4K and beyond for PC
Codemasters upcoming F1 2015 will run at 1080p on the PS4, 900p on the Xbox One and on the PC: at 4K and beyond, with a beautiful new graphics engine.Apr 16, 2015 11:44 PM CDT - Ryan Gosling in 'Blade Runner' sequel talks
Heartthtrob sought for the much anticipated sci-fi sequel.Apr 16, 2015 11:04 PM CDT - Star Wars: Battlefront rumored for November on Xbox One, PS4, and PC
EA is set to unleash Star Wars: Battlefront onto the PS4, Xbox One and PC on November 17 according to the latest rumors.Apr 16, 2015 8:35 PM CDT - Sony Pictures email hack database published by WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks committed to maintaining database of hacked emails and documents "for years to come"Apr 16, 2015 6:42 PM CDT - New 'Force Awakens' trailer was worth the wait
Consider yourself suitably teased.Apr 16, 2015 5:59 PM CDT - NPD: Smartwatch ownership will start to pressure fitness trackers
More consumers will begin purchasing smartwatches, and that will pressure fitness trackers.Apr 16, 2015 5:54 PM CDT - Russian government giving cybercriminals advanced malware software
The Russian government is reportedly providing advanced malware software to cybercriminals and organized crime groups.Apr 16, 2015 4:24 PM CDT - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg expects fun times for virtual reality
Facebook has shown a serious level of dedication to virtual reality following its purchase of Oculus VR.Apr 16, 2015 3:37 PM CDT - Analysts believe Apple has logical reasons to join vehicle market
Apple is believed to enter the vehicle market, developing an autonomous car - and some analysts are onboard with the idea.Apr 16, 2015 7:30 AM CDT - Poll: Six percent of Americans plan to purchase Apple Watch
Recent poll finds about six percent of Americans plan to purchase an Apple Watch.Apr 16, 2015 5:40 AM CDT - Crytek's VR demo "Back to Dinosaur Island" from GDC 2015 is amazing
Crytek releases its "Back to Dinosaur Island" VR demo that it was showing off at GDC 2015 last month.Apr 16, 2015 2:33 AM CDT - 'Rockstar Games' adds Bill Paxton as anti GTA lawyer Jack Thompson
It's 2003 all over again as the eccentric lawyer fights 'Rockstar Games'Apr 16, 2015 12:46 AM CDT - Zack Snyder teases a few seconds of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
The first few seconds of the trailer to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice have fans across the world ecstatic.Apr 15, 2015 11:07 PM CDT - The end of a CS:GO season is here, player shuffling commences
As a CS:GO season comes to an end the team shuffling begins and rumors start flying. Who has gone where?Apr 15, 2015 7:54 PM CDT - Netflix wishes they didn't give Aussie ISP quote-free deals
Netflix wishes it didn't sign deals to offer Aussie's unmetered Netflix data streaming.Apr 15, 2015 7:33 PM CDT - Symantec: Hackers had a great year in 2014, looking to improve in 2015
Cybercriminals had great success in 2014, and are looking to further improve their illicit behaviors in 2015, Symantec says.Apr 15, 2015 12:39 PM CDT - Aircraft could be vulnerable to cybercriminals, GAO report says
Aircraft are increasingly connected to the outside world, and that poses significant security threats.Apr 15, 2015 12:28 PM CDT - Dell unveils the Linux-powered version of its XPS 13 laptop
Dell announces the Ubuntu-based developer edition of its 13-inch XPS 13 laptop.Apr 15, 2015 3:07 AM CDT - Google's ambitious wireless service reportedly called 'Project Fi'
"Project Fi" the super-secret name of Google's ambitious wireless service across the United States.Apr 15, 2015 1:41 AM CDT - Samsung can't keep up with the crazy demand for its Galaxy S6 edge
Samsung's beautiful Galaxy S6 edge smartphone production can't keep up with the demand, which has "been much higher than expected"Apr 14, 2015 10:31 PM CDT - Forza Motorsport 6 will reportedly feature a DX12 capable engine
Microsoft will reportedly use a DirectX 12 graphics engine on Forza Motorsport 6 on the Xbox One.Apr 14, 2015 9:31 PM CDT - Project Cars: 1080p on PS4, 900p on Xbox One and up to 12K on PC
Slightly Mad Studios announces Project Cars will run at 1080p on the PS4, 900p on the Xbox One, but both at 60FPS. PC, well - it scales to 12K, and VR.Apr 14, 2015 9:31 PM CDT - Batman v Superman trailer to drop on April 20, new footage this week
Batman v Superman footage to arrive on Thursday, followed by the trailer on April 20 in theaters.Apr 14, 2015 8:33 PM CDT - Kaspersky Lab helps provide CoinVault ransomware victims more options
Kaspersky Lab and the Dutch police are providing CoinVault ransomware decryption keys online for victims to use.Apr 14, 2015 5:15 PM CDT - Researchers, Houston Zoo give Smaug the Komodo dragon an orthosis
Researchers from the Baylor College of Medicine teamed with the Houston Zoo to give Smaug the Komodo Dragon an orthosis to fix a foot problem.Apr 14, 2015 4:20 PM CDT - Phishing is easy way for hackers to victimize users with cyberattacks
Companies need to focus on educating employees how to spot phishing emails, as the social engineering tactic is alarmingly effective.Apr 14, 2015 3:30 PM CDT - Video games create great opportunities to help educate students
Department of Education looking for new ways to engage and educate students, and video games could be the answer.Apr 14, 2015 2:35 PM CDT - HP's new pro 4K monitor features 31.5-inch IPS panel, 10-bit color
HP unveils its new DreamColor Z32x, a 31.5-inch professional-grade 4K monitor with 10-bit color, an IPS panel and much more.Apr 14, 2015 4:42 AM CDT - Pedophiles using 'dark net' to avoid police detection with success
Pedophiles are using the dark net to sell, purchase and share content, while avoiding police detection.Apr 14, 2015 12:20 AM CDT - Mobile games are spending more on TV advertisements than console games
It looks like mobile gaming is investing more in TV advertisements than traditional console games, hardware makers, and that is shaking things up a bit.Apr 13, 2015 11:35 PM CDT - US looking to re-establish technological edge, focus on cybersecurity
The US government wants to ensure the country's technological edge over political rivals is maintained, with increased focus on cybersecurity.Apr 13, 2015 6:50 PM CDT - Apple Watch should help boost interest, sales of rival smartwatches
The Apple Watch should help drive interest in Android-powered smartwatches, which are available for a lower price tag.Apr 13, 2015 3:45 PM CDT - SOUL Electronics introduces its Bluetooth Run Free Pro earbuds
SOUL Electronics introduces the Run Free Pro Bluetooth in-ear headphones designed for athletes and active consumers.Apr 13, 2015 2:09 PM CDT - Europol, FBI successfully shuts down Beebone malware
The FBI and Europol team up to shut down the Beebone malware.Apr 13, 2015 12:38 PM CDT - Star Citizen's first-person shooter combat explained in great detail
Roberts Space Industries goes into great detail on the first-person shooter side of Star Citizen, which sounds super-detailed.Apr 13, 2015 12:35 AM CDT - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided to be a 'real challenge' to hardcore players
Eidos Montreal promises that Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will be a 'real challenge' for hardcore players.Apr 12, 2015 10:25 PM CDT - Rockstar says 4K is a real 'eye opener' for Grand Theft Auto V on PC
Rockstar Games teases that Grand Theft Auto V on the PC at 4K is an 'eye opener' and has 'greater detail' compared to the potato boxes.Apr 12, 2015 9:13 PM CDT - Apple Stores aren't stocking the hot new Retina MacBook
It looks like Apple Stores aren't stocking the new Retina MacBook, leaving users to try and secure one online.Apr 12, 2015 6:18 AM CDT - NSA boss now wants 'front door' access to your PC
NSA chief Michael Rogers calls for 'front door' encryption key to users PCs.Apr 12, 2015 3:12 AM CDT - Google is indexing files from some private network-connected HDDs
Thought your network-connected, but not cloud-based storage was safe? Think again.Apr 12, 2015 1:00 AM CDT - Intel's new Xeon Phi to feature 128 threads, support for 384GB of DDR4
Intel's upcoming Silvermont-based Xeon CPU will support up to 72 cores, as well as 384GB of DDR4 RAM.Apr 11, 2015 9:30 PM CDT - GALAX unveil two new high-end GeForce GTX 980 video cards
GALAX adds two new GeForce GTX 980s to its growing lineup, the new GTX 980 HOF Duck Edition, and GTX 980 HOF TecLab Edition.Apr 11, 2015 2:21 AM CDT - NVIDIA preparing GeForce GTX 980 Ti for September with full GM200 core
NVIDIA reportedly preparing full GM200-powered GeForce GTX 980 Ti for September to counter the Radeon R9 390X.Apr 11, 2015 12:42 AM CDT - Samsung rumored to splash 4K display on the Galaxy Note 5
Rumor has it that the upcoming Galaxy Note 5 from Samsung will rock a 4K display.Apr 10, 2015 9:13 AM CDT - Cyber Caliphate hacks French TV network TV5Monde
The pro-ISIS Cyber Caliphate hacker group temporarily crippled TV5Monde, causing a broadcast blackout, and taking over websites and social media accounts.Apr 9, 2015 6:44 PM CDT - Creator of Bioshock says his next game is powered by Unreal Engine 4
Ken Levine, the creator of Bioshock, says his next game uses Unreal Engine 4.Apr 9, 2015 5:13 AM CDT - Shots of the purported XFX Radeon R9 390 Double Dissipation surface
The first 'proper' leak on the purported XFX Radeon R9 390 Double Dissipation are here.Apr 9, 2015 4:02 AM CDT - Businesses struggle to fight against ransomware cyberattacks
Companies are struggling to combat ransomware attacks, with employees causing problems after falling prey to social engineering tactics.Apr 9, 2015 3:50 AM CDT - Apple Watch reviews are in, with mostly iPositive things to say
Apple Watch is nearly here, with media outlets already reviewing the first wearable from Apple with mostly positive things to say.Apr 9, 2015 3:39 AM CDT - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will support DX12, and AMD's TressFX 3.0
AMD puts its weight into Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, with full support for DirectX 12 and TressFX 3.0.Apr 9, 2015 2:35 AM CDT - Google reportedly planning monthly subscription service for YouTube
YouTube rumored to soon have a monthly subscription, which would provide users with an ad-free experience.Apr 8, 2015 11:27 PM CDT - Frostbite Technical Director wants DX12 and Windows 10 for next-gen
Johan Andersson, the Technical Director on Frostbite for DICE, wants to see DX12 and Windows 10 as a requirement for gaming next year.Apr 8, 2015 10:49 PM CDT - Russian government blamed for hacking White House in cyberattack
Russia is likely behind a sophisticated cyberattack targeting the White House, CNN report claims.Apr 8, 2015 9:52 PM CDT - ZOTAC unveils its Broadwell-powered ZBOX mini-PCs
ZOTAC's new ZBOX mini-PCs are powered by Intel's latest Broadwell CPUs.Apr 8, 2015 9:13 PM CDT - Ways to Make Conference Calls Less Disturbing
Here are some handy tips on a few ways to make conference calls less disturbing in your workplace.Apr 8, 2015 8:50 AM CDT - Microsoft teasing Windows 10.1 already, codenamed 'Redstone'
Redstone, the codename for Windows 10.1, months before Windows 10 is even here.Apr 8, 2015 4:39 AM CDT - LG accidentally outs its new G4 smartphone before its announcement
Before its April 28 media event, LG has teased that its G4 smartphone is coming weeks before its launch.Apr 8, 2015 3:30 AM CDT - Potential US president Rand Paul unveils his "NSA spy cam blocker"
Rand Paul, running for the 2016 presidential election, has unveiled his "NSA spy cam blocker" for $15.Apr 8, 2015 3:12 AM CDT - CD Projekt Red tease 30 hours of new content for The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3 isn't even out yet and it's promising over 200 hours of content, but the developer is teasing DLC with over 30 hours of new gameplay.Apr 8, 2015 12:17 AM CDT - LG teases f1.8 aperture on the G4 smartphone in a new video
LG teases that its upcoming G4 smartphone will feature a rear-camera with an f1.8 aperture.Apr 7, 2015 8:51 PM CDT - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided details leak, headed to Xbox One, PS4 and PC
Details on the sequel to Deus Ex: Human Revolution leak, with Deus Ex: Mankind Divided headed to the Xbox One, PS4 and PC.Apr 7, 2015 7:35 PM CDT - Netflix updates its Terms of Use, can terminate accounts that use VPNs
Netflix updates its Terms of Use, allowing the streaming giant to terminate the accounts of those who use VPNs.Apr 7, 2015 7:03 PM CDT - South Korea is on track to produce graphene-based products by 2017
Graphene-based products become one step closer to reality, with South Korea on track to begin producing and selling products using graphene by 2017.Apr 7, 2015 1:48 AM CDT - Stanford's aluminum-based battery charges up in just 1 minute
Stanford teases a prototype aluminum battery that charges up in a single minute.Apr 7, 2015 12:44 AM CDT - The government has control of your naughty selfies, Snowden says
Edward Snowden relates surveillance to the masses - the government has your naughty naked selfies.Apr 7, 2015 12:26 AM CDT - 3D printing lets surgeons test practice before giving girl new face
3D printing technology allows surgeons to better practice as little girl undergoes multiple surgeries to fix rare deformity.Apr 6, 2015 11:35 PM CDT - Angry Joe quits covering Nintendo over his flagged YouTube videos
Joe "Angry Joe" Vargas has said that he will not be covering Nintendo anymore after his video was flagged by YouTube.Apr 6, 2015 10:31 PM CDT - Red Dead Redemption 2 rumored to be unveiled at E3, headed to PC
Red Dead Redemption 2 will reportedly be unveiled at E3 2015 for the Xbox One, PS4 and PC.Apr 6, 2015 8:24 PM CDT - Virtual reality companies trying to find ways to take VR mainstream
Virtual reality (VR) development is accelerating, and there is a greater effort to make the technology more accessible.Apr 6, 2015 2:41 PM CDT - The CoolerMaster HAF Stacker is back again in a gentle giant style mod
This silent giant CoolerMaster HAF Stacker project will blow you away.Apr 6, 2015 4:33 AM CDT - Revenge porn website owner handed 18 year sentence
Revenge porn website owner Kevin Bollaert lands himself 18 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for his troubles.Apr 6, 2015 2:23 AM CDT - Australian politician makes harsh metadata joke attack to journalist
Australian Liberal politician Jamie Briggs jokes that he will use metadata to attack political journalist.Apr 6, 2015 2:14 AM CDT - Apple's next-gen Apple TV won't be capable of playing back 4K video
The new Apple TV most likely won't playback 4K content.Apr 6, 2015 1:44 AM CDT - The Witcher 3 has over 200 hours of content
CD Projekt Red teases that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has over 200 hours of content.Apr 5, 2015 11:30 PM CDT - Microsoft rumored to release Surface Pro 4 with Windows 10 this year
Microsoft should release its fourth generation Surface Pro alongside Windows 10 later this year.Apr 5, 2015 10:07 PM CDT - The F-35 fighter jet includes a $400,000 augmented reality helmet
Lockheed Martin show off the $400,000 helmet that F-35 Lighting II fighter jet pilots will have to wear.Apr 5, 2015 7:50 PM CDT - ASUS announces the red-and-white GeForce GTX 970 Turbo video card
ASUS reveal the plain-yet-beautiful GeForce GTX 970 Turbo with a white-and-red color scheme.Apr 5, 2015 2:50 AM CDT - Samsung preparing a trio of curved monitors to be released this month
Samsung is preparing to release three new curved displays this month, including a 31.5-inch 1080p panel.Apr 5, 2015 1:20 AM CDT - Schwarzenegger says 'Terminator 4' sucked
Steering clear of 'T3' criticism, Arnie heaps criticism on the one film he didn't appear in.Apr 4, 2015 10:56 PM CDT - GlobalFoundries begins spinning up its 14nm production
Thanks to its partnership with Samsung, GlobalFoundries has started its ramp up in production of 14nm technology.Apr 4, 2015 7:52 PM CDT - AMD's next-gen APU could feature 16 CPU cores, HBM memory and more
AMD's next generation APU is rumored to feature 16-core CPU, Greenland-based GPU and next-gen HBM memory.Apr 4, 2015 6:43 PM CDT - Dell maintains its position as the world's top supplier of PC displays
Which company is the leading supplier of displays? Dell.Apr 4, 2015 6:41 AM CDT - Samsung's Galaxy S6 edge bends during testing, surprises nobody
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge bends during testing, with its screen cracking, but this isn't another "bendgate"Apr 4, 2015 4:36 AM CDT - AppleCare+ warranty for the $10,000 Apple Watch Edition costs $999
Apple will charge $999 for the AppleCare+ warranty on the $10,000 Apple Watch Edition.Apr 4, 2015 3:35 AM CDT - NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X Ultra teased to counter AMD Radeon R9 390X
NVIDIA could counter the Radeon R9 390X with a watercooled GeForce GTX Titan X.Apr 4, 2015 2:08 AM CDT - Titanfall 2 rumored to include traditional campaign, many more weapons
Respawn teases that the sequel to Titanfall could feature a more traditional campaign and more weapons.Apr 4, 2015 1:29 AM CDT - Samsung to reportedly make A9 processors for Apple's next-gen iPhone
Apple will reportedly have its main rival, Samsung, to make its A9 processor for its upcoming next-gen iPhone.Apr 4, 2015 12:27 AM CDT - ABC rebooting 'The Muppets' TV show
The classic Jim Henson TV show going back to where it started - TV screens.Apr 4, 2015 12:15 AM CDT - MI6 admits the difficulties of trying to keep up with cybercriminals
The battle to compete against criminals and terrorists using the Internet for their advantage has been difficult.Apr 3, 2015 2:26 PM CDT - 'Furious 7' could be next $1 billion box office movie
Hollywood has been looking for its next box office smash hit, and it looks like 'Furious 7' could deliver.Apr 3, 2015 11:46 AM CDT - LG announces a new 5.5-inch QHD panel, which should be part of the G4
LG's G4 smartphone should rock their just-announced 5.5-inch QHD panel with 120% color gamut.Apr 3, 2015 12:43 AM CDT - Apple Watch expected to sell 1 million units during opening weekend
During its opening weekend, Apple is expected to sell 1 million Watch units and over 8 million before the end of the year.Apr 2, 2015 9:20 PM CDT - IBM outs cybercriminal group running 'Dyre Wolf' scam
The Eastern European criminal group responsible for running "Dyre Wolf" has already stolen more than $1 million from businesses.Apr 2, 2015 7:48 PM CDT - Xbox One exclusive Quantum Break delayed to 2016
Remedy Entertainment and Microsoft announce that Quantum Break has been delayed until 2016.Apr 2, 2015 7:23 PM CDT - NSA finding it harder to recruit specialists following Snowden leaks
A booming economy in Silicon Valley and the post-Snowden era is making it more difficult for the NSA to successfully recruit tech-skilled workers.Apr 2, 2015 2:09 PM CDT - Software is absolutely critical in race to develop autonomous vehicles
Automakers are scrambling to develop and test software that could be used to power autonomous vehicles.Apr 2, 2015 11:30 AM CDT - Delphi's autonomous car successfully finishes cross-country trip
Delphi completed a major effort after its autonomous vehicle completed a cross-country trip.Apr 2, 2015 8:30 AM CDT - Virtual reality needs killer experience to drive further interest
There is a mad dash to create killer apps that will help drive interest in virtual reality.Apr 2, 2015 6:20 AM CDT - Ford fighting to find ways to support wearables, Internet of Things
Ford is finding new ways to pack more tech-based features into vehicles, looking to support smartphones, wearables, and the Internet of Things (IoT)Apr 2, 2015 5:34 AM CDT - Details how Pakistan arrested one of the most wanted cybercriminals
Additional details behind the arrest of Noor Aziz Uddin, a criminal once on the FBI cybercriminal most wanted list, begin to emerge.Apr 2, 2015 4:40 AM CDT - Survey: 30% of companies would pay ransom to cybercriminals
It looks like at least 30% of companies would pay a ransom if compromised by cybercriminals.Apr 2, 2015 3:24 AM CDT - Google removes 200 ad-injecting Chrome extensions that had malware
Google cracks down on 200 ad-injecting extensions for Chrome, most of which were giving users malware.Apr 2, 2015 2:46 AM CDT - Apple's new MacBook has performance of the MacBook Air from 2011
Apple's Retina MacBook and its Core M processor see it being as fast as the 2011 MacBook Air according to early benchmarks.Apr 2, 2015 1:39 AM CDT - GIGABYTE passes ASUS, becomes the leading motherboard vendor
GIGABYTE has become the world's largest motherboard vendor, taking the crown from ASUS.Apr 2, 2015 12:20 AM CDT - F-35 head continues to defend his program, amid major budget issues
The F-35 has great potential, Lockheed Martin and military officials say, but there are plenty of critics for the expensive and mismanaged project.Apr 1, 2015 6:10 PM CDT - More classic 'X-Files' characters board revival
Cigarette Smoking Man and Skinner putting in appearances.Apr 1, 2015 5:42 PM CDT - Report: Mobile games for Nintendo could generate millions in sales
If Nintendo fully embraces mobile gaming, the company could make millions of dollars per month from its effort.Apr 1, 2015 1:25 PM CDT - LG begins promoting 8K, with its massive 7680x4320 resolution
LG begins getting serious about 8K UHD, teasing that Apple would announce an 8K-powered iMac 'later this year'Apr 1, 2015 3:02 AM CDT
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