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- Intel teases 100TB or larger SSDs for 2020
Intel begins teasing 30TB SSDs for 2018, and huge 100TB+ SSDs by 2020.Aug 31, 2015 9:40 PM CDT - Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet reaches Australia, available right now
Sony makes its Xperia Z4 Tablet available Down Under.Aug 31, 2015 6:30 PM CDT - Square Enix improvised Final Fantasy 7's development, says Nomura
One of the best RPG's in existence was created with talent, passion and a lot of experimentation.Aug 31, 2015 5:28 PM CDT - Ashley Madison growing, including almost 90K women last week
More people joining Ashley Madison!Aug 31, 2015 3:13 PM CDT - Square Enix: Final Fantasy XV will launch to gamers sometime in 2016
Final Fantasy XV will launch sometime in 2016.Aug 31, 2015 1:27 PM CDT - Konami: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is 'stunning' on PC
Konami quite happy with the PC performance of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.Aug 31, 2015 12:59 PM CDT - New $499 Elite Xbox One model sports 1TB SSDHD, Elite controller
Microsoft's new Xbox One SKU packs a beefier 1TB solid-state hybrid drive for 20% faster load times.Aug 31, 2015 12:58 PM CDT - Destiny: The Taken King's raid won't be live upon release
Bungie wants to give Guardians a chance to catch up with content before rushing into the raid.Aug 31, 2015 10:22 AM CDT - Astronauts believe it's only a matter of time before man heads to Mars
Seems like only a matter of time before man heads to Mars.Aug 31, 2015 9:35 AM CDT - Destiny: Xur's Three of Coins exotic drop buff will be a gamble
'I got more exotics in the first weekend while testing the buff than I've ever gotten in Destiny.'Aug 31, 2015 9:11 AM CDT - UK debuts its 'UK Against ISIL' social media account
UK launches the 'UK Against ISIL' Twitter account.Aug 31, 2015 8:30 AM CDT - Phiaton launches PS 202 NC active noise cancellation earphones
Phiaton launches PS 202 NC earphones.Aug 31, 2015 7:25 AM CDT - Famed astronaut Buzz Aldrin shares his 'master plan' for Mars
Buzz Aldrin has a plan for manned missions to Mars.Aug 31, 2015 6:35 AM CDT - LG partners with REEDS Jewelers for the LG Watch Urbane Luxe
LG wants to make a stylish and classy smartwatch!Aug 31, 2015 5:20 AM CDT - Report: Prior to breach, no one wanted to purchase Ashley Madison
Ashley Madison couldn't find a suitor.Aug 31, 2015 4:30 AM CDT - Mortal Kombat X cancelled for the Xbox 360 and PS3
Last-generation consoles lose out when it comes to Mortal Kombat X.Aug 31, 2015 1:27 AM CDT - Just two of Intel's new Skylake CPUs are unlocked for overclocking
Out of all of the upcoming Skylake processors launching soon, just two of them are unlocked for overclocking fun.Aug 30, 2015 10:47 PM CDT - Minecraft creator has 'never felt more isolated' with his $2.5 billion
Markus 'Notch' Persson says he's 'never felt more isolated' after selling his company to Microsoft for $2.5 billion.Aug 30, 2015 9:33 PM CDT - Julian Assange urged Edward Snowden to pick Russia over Latin America
Edward Snowden got some encouragement from Julian Assange to pick Russia over Latin America, for his own personal safety.Aug 30, 2015 8:04 PM CDT - Cyclist has a rather amusing encounter with a Google self-driving car
A curious encounter between a Google self-driving vehicle and some cyclists.Aug 30, 2015 7:33 PM CDT - Corsair announces new Bulldog that will ship in time for Christmas
Interested in the Corsair Bulldog?Aug 30, 2015 6:01 PM CDT - FBI demanded Scandinavian countries extradite Snowden if he visited
FBI doesn't want Snowden to have anywhere to run and hide.Aug 30, 2015 5:36 PM CDT - NASA begins year-long Mars isolation experiment on Earth
NASA shows its increasing interest in Mars.Aug 30, 2015 9:20 AM CDT - Ashley Madison CEO stepping down after devastating data breach
It looks like the CEO of Ashley Madison has given up.Aug 30, 2015 6:35 AM CDT - Final Fantasy 15 almost had VR support
Square Enix almost tapped virtual reality as a 'passive experience' for Final Fantasy 15.Aug 30, 2015 3:26 AM CDT - VR will slowly trickle to mainstream market, says Oculus founder
Palmer Luckey predicts that VR will be a slow transition for the mainstream market.Aug 30, 2015 2:25 AM CDT - Samsung offers iPhone users $200 if they switch to a new Galaxy phone
iPhone user? Samsung is offering $200 if you switch to the new Galaxy Note 5 or Galaxy S6 edge+Aug 30, 2015 12:31 AM CDT - CryEngine 3 used for interior rendering demo, and it looks amazing
CryEngine member uses CryEngine 3 for an interior rendering demo with amazing results.Aug 29, 2015 10:44 PM CDT - iPhone 6S to feature upgraded 4K-capable rear-facing camera, and more
Apple's upcoming iPhone refresh will see the front- and rear-facing cameras get megapixel upgrades.Aug 29, 2015 8:47 PM CDT - Razer launches new Nabu smartband wearable during PAX Prime
Razer announces new Nabu.Aug 29, 2015 5:16 PM CDT - Xbox One Mini isn't real, says Phil Spencer
Xbox division head squashes rumors that a smaller disc-less Xbox One will be unveiled in October.Aug 29, 2015 3:57 PM CDT - Marvel Studios founder to bring Borderlands to the big screen
With the help of Marvel Studios co-founder Avi Arad, Lionsgate will bring the crazy chaotic magic of Borderlands to the big screen.Aug 29, 2015 3:01 PM CDT - ASUS starts teasing the ROG MATRIX video cards are on their way
ASUS teases that its ROG MATRIX GTX 980 Ti and ROG MATRIX R9 Fury video cards are coming soon.Aug 29, 2015 9:29 AM CDT - Skylake-powered Retina MacBook models are on their way
Apple is preparing new Skylake-powered MacBooks, starting at $1299.Aug 29, 2015 7:11 AM CDT - Razer announces a new customizable Xbox One controller for $150
Razer announces its new customizable Wildcat controller for the Xbox One.Aug 29, 2015 3:52 AM CDT - Turtle Beach shows off Star Wars Battlefront-themed headphones
Interested in a pair of Star Wars-themed gaming headphones?Aug 28, 2015 5:11 PM CDT - Head of Islamic State Cyber Caliphate killed by drone strike
Rejoice! Cyber Caliphate reportedly lost its leader.Aug 28, 2015 2:31 PM CDT - Scosche launches the boomBOTTLE+ waterproof Bluetooth speaker
Scosche launches the boomBOTTLE+ Bluetooth speaker.Aug 28, 2015 2:23 PM CDT - XCOM 2 delayed to 2016 on all platforms
Firaxis Games just needs more time to flesh out their tactical RTS.Aug 28, 2015 12:46 PM CDT - ARCHOS unveils its Diamond Tab 4G/LTE tablet
ARCHOS unveils its Diamond Tab tablet.Aug 28, 2015 8:35 AM CDT - Acer is welcoming a takeover of the company after share prices tumble
Acer is pretty much begging to be acquired by another company after their share prices took a dive.Aug 28, 2015 4:22 AM CDT - HTC will have a 'limited number' of Vive VR headsets this year
It looks like there won't be many HTC Vive headsets being made this year.Aug 28, 2015 3:12 AM CDT - It looks like there were only 12,000 'real' women on Ashley Madison
The Ashley Madison saga continues, where profile data analysis suggests there were just 12,000 'real' women.Aug 27, 2015 11:25 PM CDT - Dell unveils a new 27-inch QHD G-Sync monitor, priced at $799
Dell joins the NVIDIA G-Sync monitor roster with the new D2716DG for $799.Aug 27, 2015 8:17 PM CDT - Apple already putting pressure on Fitbit in wearables market
Apple storms into the wearables market.Aug 27, 2015 3:40 PM CDT - No Star Wars Battlefront Xbox One bundle, EA confirms
No Star Wars Battlefront gaming bundle for the Xbox One.Aug 27, 2015 1:40 PM CDT - Firefox has been updated, here's why Mozilla thinks you need it
Mozilla lets us know that Firefox has been updated, coupled with three reasons as to why you should make the switch. Do you use Firefox yourself? Why?Aug 27, 2015 6:32 AM CDT - ESL major event delivers over $4.2 million to players
Valve and ESL report that $4.2 million has been given out to CS:GO teams competing in ESL One Cologne 2015 thanks to sticker and signature sales.Aug 27, 2015 4:28 AM CDT - ASRock, G.Skill, Kingston team up to smash more records at IDF 2015
ASRock, G.Skill and Kingston HyperX team up to smash some more world records at IDF 2015 in the MaXXMEM and 4x Intel XTU categories.Aug 27, 2015 3:28 AM CDT - 'Fast and the Furious' ride coming to Universal Orlando
Fast and the Furious, Universal Studios, Vin Diesel, Orlando.Aug 26, 2015 11:33 PM CDT - FAA approves Gogo's plans for 70Mbps in-flight Wi-Fi
Gogo's plans for 70Mbps in-flight Wi-Fi get approved by the FAA.Aug 26, 2015 11:06 PM CDT - Driverless crash trucks could help keep construction crews safer
Using autonomous crash trucks could help improve safety.Aug 26, 2015 6:20 PM CDT - The Witcher 3 sold over 6 million copies in six weeks
CD Projekt RED hits it big with its stunning magnum opus RPG.Aug 26, 2015 3:32 PM CDT - Nintendo NX will let you share replays and track high scores
The NX will have live leaderboards and users will be able to share video replays across the network.Aug 26, 2015 2:54 PM CDT - Facebook testing its own Cortana-like AI service called 'M'
Facebook plans to introduce its own AI-controlled service to rival Siri and Cortana.Aug 26, 2015 1:14 PM CDT - Corsair shows off Gaming Sabre Laser, with help from Team Dignitas
Corsair shows off the Gaming Sabre Laser mouse.Aug 26, 2015 12:14 PM CDT - Report: 40% of Americans impacted by healthcare data breaches
40% of Americans compromised in healthcare data breach.Aug 26, 2015 12:06 PM CDT - Lawsuits over Ashley Madison data dump will be a challenge to win
Anyone trying to sue following Ashley Madison data dump will likely have tough legal battle.Aug 26, 2015 10:40 AM CDT - StarCraft II launches Archon Mode with Red Bull tournament support
Red Bull announces full support for StarCraft II's Archon Mode - two players controlling a single army.Aug 26, 2015 6:28 AM CDT - Avalance Studios makes the Mad Max game's car a reality
Mad Max vehicles and wastelanders in real-life, what goes down at a meeting of wasteland enthusiasts in the desert?Aug 26, 2015 4:31 AM CDT - GOG Galaxy now lets gamers roll back, or completely skip game updates
GOG Galaxy makes a move that Steam and Origin should've done years ago.Aug 26, 2015 2:25 AM CDT - Uber kicks off bus-like 'Smart Routes' in San Francisco
Uber is taking a different approach to passengers wanting to be picked up or dropped off on popular roads in San Francisco.Aug 26, 2015 1:30 AM CDT - AMD Radeon R9 Nano caught on camera, rocks full Fiji GPU and HBM
One of the more exciting releases from AMD is right around the corner in the form of the Radeon R9 Nano.Aug 25, 2015 9:45 PM CDT - Google announces gaming-focused service YouTube Gaming
YouTube Gaming will be Google's new gaming-focused service, launching tomorrow.Aug 25, 2015 8:10 PM CDT - ARCHOS allows consumers to choose Windows 10 or Android on smartphone
ARCHOS allows consumers to choose which OS they want.Aug 25, 2015 1:24 PM CDT - Razer and NZXT show off the S340 PC case, in unique collaboration
Razer teamed up with NZXT to create the S340 PC case.Aug 25, 2015 1:09 PM CDT - ARCHOS adds the Diamond S to its growing Diamond smartphone
ARCHOS shows off the Diamond S smartphone.Aug 25, 2015 12:44 PM CDT - Kojima heralds the end of an era in new Metal Gear Solid V trailer
Hideo Kojima's new MGSV trailer punctuates the end of a decade-spanning era of tactical stealth excellence.Aug 25, 2015 11:13 AM CDT - This 70's-themed Game Boy emulator fits in your pocket
One talented gadgeteer finds a unique synergy between 70s wood paneling and a 90s gaming handheld.Aug 25, 2015 9:38 AM CDT - GTA V's new photo-realistic mod looks better than real life
GTA V enters real life with an eye-popping enhancement mod.Aug 25, 2015 7:05 AM CDT - The 'Terminator' franchise isn't dead after all
China to the rescue!Aug 25, 2015 12:12 AM CDT - BBC's 'Blackadder' return 'on the cards'
Could the classic BBC comedy be about to return to airwaves? One key cast members thinks so.Aug 24, 2015 10:26 PM CDT - ASUS ZenFone 2 said to be the fastest-charging smartphone in the world
Which smartphone is the fastest-charging out there? That would be the new ASUS ZenFone 2.Aug 24, 2015 9:31 PM CDT - Acer shows off Aspire Z3-710 All-in-One with Windows 10
Acer shows off Aspire Z3-710, powered by Windows 10.Aug 24, 2015 5:09 PM CDT - Microsoft rolls out beta for Cortana on Google Android devices
Cortana for Android beta rolls out to users in the United States.Aug 24, 2015 2:38 PM CDT - Avid Life Media offers more than $375,000 bounty to identify hackers
Ashley Madison parent company offering $500,000 reward to track down hackers.Aug 24, 2015 2:25 PM CDT - Windows 10 updates will do whatever the hell they like
Windows 10 updates will hit your PC, but most of them won't tell you what they are doing.Aug 24, 2015 6:13 AM CDT - LG will show off G PAD II 10.1 tablet during IFA 2015
LG Electronics will show off its G PAD II 10.1 during IFA 2015.Aug 24, 2015 4:38 AM CDT - iPhone 6 with a hydrogen battery lasts for up to a week
Hydrogen-powered batteries in our smartphones could finally see us using them for a week between charges.Aug 24, 2015 4:16 AM CDT - Samsung has 'overwhelming demand' for its $1 smartphone trial
Samsung must have tempted too many iPhone users with $1 trials of its Galaxy smartphones, experiencing 'overwhelming demand'Aug 24, 2015 2:51 AM CDT - What you need to know about Optane and 3D XPoint technology
We go into detail about Intel and Micron's incredibly exciting Optane and 3D XPoint technologies.Aug 24, 2015 2:00 AM CDT - The Division could see a post-release graphics upgrade
Ubisoft could spruce up the visuals in The Division after it is released.Aug 24, 2015 12:45 AM CDT - The future of Intel's RealSense technology is exciting
We take a deeper look at the exciting RealSense technology from Intel at IDF 2015.Aug 23, 2015 11:25 PM CDT - PS4 exclusive Until Dawn begins pre-loading, requiring 46GB HDD space
PS4 exclusive horror starring Hayden Panettiere, Until Dawn, requires 46GB of HDD space on your PS4.Aug 23, 2015 10:25 PM CDT - Swiss newspaper: Swatch planning bigger effort in smartwatch market
Swatch wants a bigger presence in the smartwatch market.Aug 23, 2015 6:12 PM CDT - Florida State Attorney Jeff Ashton apologizes for using Ashley Madison
Yet another political leader admits to using Ashley Madison.Aug 23, 2015 5:49 PM CDT - The United States gearing up for battle in space against China
The United States and China are being urged to gear up for possible space war.Aug 23, 2015 5:36 PM CDT - Researchers working on exoskeleton controllable by brainwaves
Ah. Science!Aug 23, 2015 3:50 PM CDT - Looks like Ashley Madison site operator should prepare for lawsuits
Looks like Ashley Madison parent company should get ready for plenty of lawsuits.Aug 23, 2015 3:26 PM CDT - Could Bungie be working on bringing Destiny to the PC?
Bungie is hiring a 'PC Compatibility Tester' for Destiny.Aug 23, 2015 2:14 AM CDT - Sharp shows off an 80-inch 8K TV, with a resolution of 7680x4320
Sharp shows off the first retail 8K TV at 7680x4320 with its larger-than-life LCD-80XU35A.Aug 22, 2015 8:29 PM CDT - NVIDIA partners with ESL, trying to win over new customers
NVIDIA partners with ESL, trying to win over eSports fans to NVIDIA products.Aug 22, 2015 3:36 PM CDT - Astronauts recently chowed down on space-grown lettuce
Astronauts can now munch on space lettuce!Aug 22, 2015 2:20 PM CDT - NASA researchers learning from gecko grippers, helping inspire new R&D
Thanks, geckos!Aug 22, 2015 10:45 AM CDT - Bethesda has high hopes for Doom multiplayer gaming fun
Are you excited for the new Doom video game?Aug 22, 2015 9:55 AM CDT - Political leader: Used Ashley Madison for 'opposition research'
O RLY?!?Aug 22, 2015 9:22 AM CDT - DARPA interested in helping develop DDoS protection systems
DARPA researching methods to fend off DDoS cyberattacks.Aug 22, 2015 9:03 AM CDT - Nintendo might greenlight movie adaptations of iconic franchises
Shigeru Miyamoto says Nintendo is looking at ways to link the medium of film with video games.Aug 22, 2015 8:13 AM CDT - Extortionists emailing Ashley Madison members demanding payment
Listed in the Ashley Madison data dump? You may receive a fun little email from an extortionist.Aug 22, 2015 7:32 AM CDT - Take-Two: GTA V tops 54M units shipped, GTA series reaches 220M
Grand Theft Auto series tops 220 million units shipped.Aug 22, 2015 6:49 AM CDT - Double your DualShock 4's battery life for just $5
Want more juice for your PS4 controller? Pick up a beefier battery for about $5.Aug 22, 2015 5:44 AM CDT - In Win announces their new gaming chassis, the 805 Mid Tower
InWin announces the new 805 Mid Tower for gamers, featuring a USB 3.1 Type-C port, and more.Aug 22, 2015 2:35 AM CDT - Nintendo NX's games will come on cartridges, no disc drive supported
A new patent filing reveals the Nintendo NX could support carts instead of discs, and has its own wireless display controller.Aug 22, 2015 1:18 AM CDT - AMD reportedly launching its HBM-based Radeon R9 Nano on August 27
Waiting to build that super-small, but super-powerful gaming PC? The AMD Radeon R9 Nano is nearly here.Aug 21, 2015 11:32 PM CDT - PS4 exclusive Driveclub sells over 2 million copies so far
Evolution Studios' PS4 exclusive Driveclub has sold over 2 million copies, has another year of support left.Aug 21, 2015 9:37 PM CDT - Avid Life Media sending takedown notices following data dump
Avid Life Media goes on offensive, sending out takedown notices.Aug 21, 2015 9:26 PM CDT - Divorce lawyers could be busy following Ashley Madison data dump
It looks like people are calling divorce lawyers after Ashley Madison data dump.Aug 21, 2015 5:32 PM CDT - Spotify quickly apologizes due to privacy changes causing anger
Spotify apologizes for privacy changes.Aug 21, 2015 4:50 PM CDT - Ashley Madison hackers say 'nobody was watching,' bad site security
The Impact Team speaks out regarding the group's infamous hack.Aug 21, 2015 4:17 PM CDT - Intel thinks it's an 'exciting time' to support the maker community
Intel happy to throw support behind the maker community.Aug 21, 2015 2:30 PM CDT - Apple: Just 21% of Apple Music testers have left the service so far
Apple argues about Apple Music user retention.Aug 21, 2015 12:25 PM CDT - Study: 4 out of 10 government employees ignore rules, put data at risk
Many US government employees don't abide by mobile rules, putting data at risk.Aug 21, 2015 10:40 AM CDT - Bethesda: Fallout 4 will top Skyrim as the 'biggest release ever'
Bethesda wants to play kingmaker and knock Skyrim off the top spot to make way for Fallout 4.Aug 21, 2015 9:36 AM CDT - Gaming trailers just got real, check this immersive Until Dawn video
If you're in to horror games or not, you've got to respect this amazing Road Not Taken - Until Dawn inspired trailer.Aug 21, 2015 9:33 AM CDT - Check out 12 minutes of 'Welcome to the Avenger' gameplay from XCOM 2
If you're excited about XCOM 2, here is 12 minutes of gameplay!Aug 21, 2015 6:35 AM CDT - Here's the best 'TV guide' for eSports - FolloweSports.com
A comprehensive 'TV Guide' for eSports - check everything that's streaming at FolloweSports.com.Aug 21, 2015 6:32 AM CDT - More Ashley Madison information revealed and its doubled the amount
A second Ashley Madison information dump is here - it's 20GB and contains a lot of business emails from the CEO.Aug 21, 2015 5:34 AM CDT - Ashley Madison hack unearths White House and US Congress staff
US Government White House, Congress staff, law enforcement and more unearthed in Ashley Madison information reveal.Aug 21, 2015 4:27 AM CDT - Intel says that DDR4 will overtake DDR3 sometime next year
Intel predicts a major rise in DDR4 RAM adoption throughout 2016, with servers accounting for a major influx following notebooks and desktops.Aug 21, 2015 2:13 AM CDT - The new Alienware 18 gaming laptop packs two GeForce GTX 980M GPUs
Alienware unveils its new Alienware 18 gaming laptop, which as a huge 18.4-inch 1080p panel and up to two GTX 980M GPUs.Aug 21, 2015 1:52 AM CDT - 'He-Man' feature film reboot coming down from Eternia
The big question is... will Skeletor be real or CG?Aug 21, 2015 12:58 AM CDT - AMD's next-gen GPUs will feature between 8-16GB of super-fast HBM2
AMD's next-gen 'Greenland' GPU will feature 8-16GB of HBM2.Aug 20, 2015 10:41 PM CDT - Samsung will begin making HBM early next year
Samsung says it will enter the HBM market early next year.Aug 20, 2015 9:58 PM CDT - Microsoft rumored to unveil Xbox One slim model in October
The Xbox One might get a slim console refresh sooner than we thought.Aug 20, 2015 7:10 PM CDT - GTA V mods coming to PS4, Xbox One in new update
Rockstar will soon let console gamers create their very own GTA V mods.Aug 20, 2015 6:19 PM CDT - Sony launches PS4 preview program to test new updates
Now Sony wants PS4 users to test out new firmware updates.Aug 20, 2015 5:33 PM CDT - Bethesda responds to Fallout 4 graphics criticism
Bethesda responds to critics, before Fallout 4 is even released.Aug 20, 2015 4:48 PM CDT - Ashley Madison breach could lead to people being injured or killed?
Could Ashley Madison data breach lead to killings?Aug 20, 2015 4:13 PM CDT - Chance for Edward Snowden and US DOJ to reach a deal closing fast
Deal seems unlikely, and Edward Snowden will remain hidden away in Russia.Aug 20, 2015 3:30 PM CDT - US military, law enforcement developing counter-drone systems
US government, police agencies looking for anti-drone systems.Aug 20, 2015 3:17 PM CDT - Presidential candidate Jeb Bush believes NSA needs broader powers
Jeb Bush is all about the NSA surveillance.Aug 20, 2015 2:20 PM CDT - Windows Server 2016 technical preview added 'containers'
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 adds containers - allowing apps to operate separately from each other but contained within one operating system.Aug 20, 2015 1:32 PM CDT - Don't buy into video hype, no asteroid poised to hit Earth next month
No need to call Bruce Willis and company just yet!Aug 20, 2015 12:35 PM CDT - NVIDIA launches GTX 950 DirectX 12 ready GPU for $159
NVIDIA's entry-level GPU packs a performance punch that won't break your wallet.Aug 20, 2015 12:00 PM CDT - SEGA, Steam offers trial of Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces
Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces will be a free trial on Steam from August 31 - September 2.Aug 20, 2015 11:31 AM CDT - LG Electronics unveils new speakers, aiming for football seasons
Are you ready for some football?! LG Electronics hopes so.Aug 20, 2015 11:30 AM CDT - Report: Robots, technology help create jobs, not destroy them
Don't be afraid of robots and technology!Aug 20, 2015 10:35 AM CDT - Will drug tests help legitimize eSports as an actual sport?
eSports as a real sport? Maybe not, but drug tests are happening anyway.Aug 20, 2015 9:30 AM CDT - Sao Paulo locals likely to cheat claims Ashley Madison account graphic
Sao Paulo ranked as top city for cheaters with New York coming in second due to Ashley Madison data hack.Aug 20, 2015 9:28 AM CDT - Government investigating how staff emails were added to Ashley Madison
Use your Government email to sign up to an affairs website, you're gonna have a bad time - Queensland IT investigating how its workers ended up on the list.Aug 20, 2015 8:31 AM CDT - Lian Li and ASUS ROG team up with the Mini-ITX PC-Q17 chassis
Lian Li has teamed up with ASUS ROG in order to release this trapezoid-shaped mini-ITX chassis.Aug 20, 2015 7:26 AM CDT - Blizzard brings automated tournaments to StarCraft II
Blizzard adds automated tournaments to StarCraft II - great for the scene, but possibly tragic for small-time organizers.Aug 20, 2015 5:32 AM CDT - VAIO brand is making a comeback in the United States with a new tablet
The VAIO brand is back again, with a new tablet reaching the US in October.Aug 20, 2015 4:33 AM CDT - Australian Government emails surface from Ashley Madison hack
Ashley Madison hack reveals that over 700 Australian Government employee's have used their work email address to sign up.Aug 20, 2015 3:32 AM CDT - DisplayMate says Galaxy Note 5 has the 'best smartphone display' ever
Samsung's new Galaxy Note 5 is getting massive praise for its impressive display.Aug 20, 2015 2:33 AM CDT - Ridley Scott's 'The Martian' gets first teaser trailer
In space, no one can hear you scream.Aug 20, 2015 12:48 AM CDT - Gearbox secures 'full and rightful' ownership of Duke Nukem franchise
The rights to the Duke Nukem franchise are now in the hands of Gearbox Software.Aug 20, 2015 12:33 AM CDT - Intel's Skylake CPUs have always-listening abilities to wake your PC
Intel will be listening out for your voice constantly with its new Skylake processors.Aug 19, 2015 11:11 PM CDT - Xbox One backward compatibility to support original Xbox?
Could Xbox One backward compatibility also support game play for original Xbox?Aug 19, 2015 7:13 PM CDT - Sony takes us on a journey of Metal Gear Solid on PlayStation platform
PlayStation Japan gets people hyped about Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.Aug 19, 2015 2:24 PM CDT - Garmin launches VIRB X and VIRB XE action cameras in Australia
Garmin announces two new action cameras for Australian market.Aug 19, 2015 2:12 PM CDT - Thecus launches N7770-10G and N8880U-10G NAS units for businesses
Thecus shows off two new NAS storage units for businesses.Aug 19, 2015 1:56 PM CDT - Skylake hits just under 7GHz on the new Intel Core i7 6700K processor
Intel's new Skylake-based Core i7-6700K has been overclocked to a shave under 7GHz.Aug 19, 2015 9:12 AM CDT - Silicon Valley readies for long battle with government over encryption
Tech companies and US government can't agree on encryption.Aug 19, 2015 8:30 AM CDT - Hackers compromising web ads, loving news and weather sites
Criminals finding all sorts of exciting ways to compromise users.Aug 19, 2015 7:25 AM CDT - Can't install Black Ops 3 beta on PS4? Here's how to fix it
Thanks to a frustrating system glitch some PS4 Blops 3 beta testers can't get in--but we have the fix.Aug 19, 2015 4:53 AM CDT - G.SKILL shows off fast TridentZ Series RAM at 4266 MHz during IDF 2015
G.SKILL puts 'the proof in the pudding', showing off it's fast 4266 MHz DDR4 TridentZ Series modules off in person at IDF 2015.Aug 19, 2015 3:27 AM CDT - The video game market in 2015 is booming, with 1.8B players worldwide
The video game market is absolutely booming.Aug 18, 2015 10:33 PM CDT - Hackers dump Ashley Madison data to dark web
If you've ever used the site, either get some flowers or a lawyer. You'll need it.Aug 18, 2015 10:08 PM CDT - AMD continues to cut spending on R&D, down 40% in the last five years
AMD is spending less and less in R&D, and that should worry people.Aug 18, 2015 9:17 PM CDT - AMD's GPU market share drops again, even after the release of Fury X
NVIDIA continues to gain more GPU market share, while AMD's biggest GPU release ever sees them lose even more of the market.Aug 18, 2015 8:49 PM CDT - Intel partners with Turner to create 'America's Greatest Makers' show
Intel will have a go at TV.Aug 18, 2015 6:00 PM CDT - Intel unveils new Optane brand at IDF 2015
Intel launches a new brand of memory hardware powered by its next-gen 3D XPoint flash memory.Aug 18, 2015 3:31 PM CDT - US military wants to increase number of drone flights... everywhere
US military wants even more daily drone flights.Aug 18, 2015 2:30 PM CDT - Intel, Fossil Group announce three new smartwatch wearables at IDF
Intel and Fossil team up for three smartwatches.Aug 18, 2015 2:14 PM CDT - Rainbow Six Siege gets delayed to December
Ubisoft needs more time to digest and implement beta feedback.Aug 18, 2015 2:13 PM CDT - Microchip teams up with Intel to strengthen IoT privacy and security
Microchip Technology and Intel want to make the connected world a more secure, private place.Aug 18, 2015 1:57 PM CDT - Razer using Intel RealSense technology for VR and game streaming
Razer and Intel team up.Aug 18, 2015 1:31 PM CDT - Unreal Engine 4 enjoys new challenges of virtual reality development
Growing battle in game engine wars, with studios supporting virtual reality.Aug 18, 2015 1:25 PM CDT - Researchers argue if violent video games cause criminal behavior
Do video games cause violent behavior?Aug 18, 2015 3:14 AM CDT - Windows 10 has been installed on 53 million devices so far
Windows 10 installs have surpassed 53 million, accounting for 4.95% of the OS market.Aug 18, 2015 12:32 AM CDT - Apple learned from 'Bendgate,' improved physical design of iPhone 6s
Apple learned from its Bendgate drama, and made several critical improvements.Aug 17, 2015 11:45 PM CDT - New 3DS 'tubehax' homebrew launcher released, exploits YouTube app
Infamous 3DS homebrewer Smealum manipulates the device's free YouTube app to run the latest homebrew workaround.Aug 17, 2015 2:09 PM CDT - Windows 10 can block pirated games and unauthorized hardware
A new amendment to Microsoft's software agreement gives the company the right to search and block access to certain content on Windows 10 devices.Aug 17, 2015 12:30 PM CDT - Witcher 3 modding toolset is all modders get, no updates incoming
Witcher 3's mod tools have turned out to be quite limited, and CDPR says that's all we're going to get.Aug 17, 2015 9:21 AM CDT - New VR game suite merges laser tag with immersive FPS chaos
Zero Latency's new VR sim suite lets gamers run around an open area and take part in simulated chaos.Aug 17, 2015 8:06 AM CDT - AT&T has 'extreme willingness to help' the NSA, according to the NSA
Freedom: AT&T has a very special relationship with the NSA, so it hands over billions of phone records to the US government.Aug 17, 2015 12:32 AM CDT - Australian Senate could force Google, Apple to declare tax payments
Apple and Google could soon be forced to declare how much tax they've paid Down Under.Aug 16, 2015 8:28 PM CDT - Darth Vader Limited Edition PS4 announced by Sony and Disney
The force is strong with this console.Aug 16, 2015 7:52 PM CDT - Samsung's next-gen 'Mongoose' processor will 'obliterate' competition
Samsung will succeed its Exynos 7420 processor with an insanely fast chip called 'Mongoose'Aug 16, 2015 6:26 PM CDT - Introducing the Talon, a game controller that slides on your finger
Titanium Falcon's new smart ring takes the controller out of your hand and puts it on your finger.Aug 16, 2015 6:41 AM CDT - Call of Duty ends its Xbox exclusivity next month, into Sony's arms
Sony wins back exclusivity on Call of Duty next month, where the PS4 will get the first DLC and map packs from now on.Aug 16, 2015 5:35 AM CDT - Xbox One and PS4 are selling much quicker than previous-gen consoles
Xbox One and PS4 sales are 'close to' 50% ahead of where the PS3 and Xbox 360 were at the same time in their lifespan.Aug 16, 2015 3:29 AM CDT - TSMC kicks off volume production of 16nm chips 'as expected'
TSMC announces that '16nm [chips] smoothly entered volume production as expected'Aug 16, 2015 1:23 AM CDT - Kaspersky reportedly created malware to trick its competitors
Kaspersky built its own malware to trigger its competitors' software.Aug 15, 2015 11:50 PM CDT - 'Star Wars: Episode 9' gets a director
From the jungles of 'Jurassic World' to a galaxy far, far away.Aug 15, 2015 9:44 PM CDT - CD Projekt Red unleashes mod support into The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3 now has mod support, but can it top the craziness of Skyrim and Grand Theft Auto V?Aug 15, 2015 3:31 AM CDT - Samsung teases 'world's largest storage drive', an incredible 16TB SSD
Samsung has taken the 'world's largest storage drive' trophy with a massive 16TB SSD.Aug 15, 2015 1:14 AM CDT - 'New Game+' mode announced for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, and more
Eidos Montreal tease 'New Game+' mode for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, as well as heavy UI customization.Aug 14, 2015 11:15 PM CDT - NPD: 34M core players spend average of 22 hours per week gaming
So, how much do you play?Aug 14, 2015 4:17 PM CDT - Expect next Samsung Gear VR headset to arrive 'soon'
It's a surprise launch date, but expect new Gear VR 'soon'Aug 14, 2015 1:40 PM CDT - Here's how to unlock 'Very High' quality Xbox One to PC game streaming
Tech-savvy gamers have found a way to raise Windows 10's Xbox One to PC game streaming for enhanced graphics.Aug 14, 2015 12:25 PM CDT - Oculus VR founder thinks James Cameron is 'incorrect' about VR
Palmer Luckey thinks director James Cameron is wrong about VR potential.Aug 14, 2015 11:35 AM CDT - Guillermo del Toro is done with video games
After two failed projects the renowned film director calls it quits in the world of video games.Aug 14, 2015 10:42 AM CDT - Most gamers won't play singleplayer in Star Wars: Battlefront, says EA
EA boss reveals why there's no singleplayer in Star Wars: Battlefront and discusses gamers' "erroneous beliefs" surrounding DLC.Aug 14, 2015 9:30 AM CDT - Up to 90% off indie games on Steam? Thanks, Devolver Digital'The corporate jet isn't going to gold plate itself' says Devolver Digital CFO as Hotline Miami and other titles are up to 90% off this weekend.Aug 14, 2015 7:36 AM CDT
- Fans getting out of control? NZXT launches the GRID+ V2 fan controller
NZXT launches its GRID+ V2 digital fan controller enabling individual control and fault analysis of six PWM fans.Aug 14, 2015 5:32 AM CDT - Destiny: Xur is selling Gjallarhorn for the weekend
You might want to break out your Strange Coins--Xur has something special for you.Aug 14, 2015 5:07 AM CDT - Quantum Break and other Xbox One exclusives not coming to PC
Some of the delicious Xbox One exclusives will unfortunately not be coming to the PC anytime soon.Aug 14, 2015 3:12 AM CDT - Xbox boss says Nintendo has 'the best first-party' games on the planet
Nintendo has the best first-party games in the world, according to Xbox boss Phil Spencer.Aug 14, 2015 1:00 AM CDT - Toshiba shows off new PCIe NVMe-based SSDs, and more at FMS 2015
Toshiba has quite a lot to show us at Flash Memory Summit 2015.Aug 13, 2015 11:04 PM CDT - HTC announces 15% reduction of its global workforce
HTC continues to dwindle, with the company slaying 15% of its workforce.Aug 13, 2015 8:35 PM CDT - Samsung announces the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+ smartphones
Samsung officially unveils its Galaxy Note 5, featuring a 5.7-inch QHD panel and more.Aug 13, 2015 7:27 PM CDT - 'Rick and Morty' third season ordered by Adult Swim
The cutting edge animated hit gets expanded episode order.Aug 13, 2015 6:50 PM CDT - Analyst: 2-in-1 tablet sales surging, despite market struggles
The mobile market is getting a boost from increasing interest in 2-in-1 tablets.Aug 13, 2015 6:32 PM CDT - Xbox boss says no timetable on launch of Microsoft HoloLens
No set time table on release of HoloLens.Aug 13, 2015 6:20 PM CDT - Xbox chief focused on his product, not what PlayStation 4 is doing
Xbox chief wants to continue building his brand, and not worry about what Sony is doing.Aug 13, 2015 5:51 PM CDT - Poll: 53% of Americans want to see Edward Snowden prosecuted
What do you think about Edward Snowden?Aug 13, 2015 4:39 PM CDT - Watching eSports on YouTube is popular, turning into big business
eSports videos prove to be popular on YouTube.Aug 13, 2015 2:58 PM CDT - eSports is so big in Sweden that high schools add it to curriculum
Some Swedish high schools get with the times and add eSports to their curriculum.Aug 13, 2015 6:04 AM CDT - Samsung shows off some next-gen storage products at FMS 2015
We take a look at Samsung's storage offerings at Flash Memory Summit 2015.Aug 13, 2015 3:30 AM CDT - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's graphics will soon be watered down
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided producer explains that the final build of the game will be 'very consistent' with what we saw at E3 2015.Aug 13, 2015 1:19 AM CDT - LG's upcoming NUCLUN 2 processors smashes Samsung's greatest chip
LG's NUCLUN 2 processor on the 16nm FinFET process beats Samsung's Exynos 7420 processor.Aug 13, 2015 12:09 AM CDT - Microsoft's 84-inch Surface Hub 4K TVs shipping on January 1, 2016
Waiting for one of those $20,000 touch-capable Surface Hub 4K-capable TVs from Microsoft? January 1, 2016 is when they'll begin shipping.Aug 12, 2015 10:35 PM CDT - Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 820 chip teases 40% faster graphics
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 said to deliver a huge 40% increase in graphics, huge improvement in photo quality.Aug 12, 2015 9:36 PM CDT - Tarantino's 'Hateful Eight' teaser rides in from the cold
The acclaimed director's first film in three years looks promising.Aug 12, 2015 8:29 PM CDT - EA 'investigating' backward compatibility for EA Access service
Backward compatibility support for Xbox gamers using EA Access?Aug 12, 2015 3:22 PM CDT - 'Islamic State Hacking Division' compromises US military personnel
Islamic State hacking division apparently compromised US military personnel.Aug 12, 2015 2:37 PM CDT - Virtual reality helps deliver 360-degree view of war-torn Syria
VR helping give the Western world a closer view of war zones.Aug 12, 2015 1:41 PM CDT - Larian Studios announces Divinity: Original Sin II
Larian wants to make their old-school cRPG bigger and better than ever, and they're taking to Kickstarter to fund a sequel.Aug 12, 2015 8:47 AM CDT - New mod brings Halo 3 online multiplayer to PC
A dedicated team of modders is finally bringing Halo 3 to the PC...well sort of.Aug 12, 2015 6:50 AM CDT - Only 34% of Steam users play games at 1080p, says Valve
Valve's monthly surveys prove that most Steam users don't have the latest and greatest in gaming tech.Aug 12, 2015 5:48 AM CDT - Thecus expands its business NAS lineup with the new N8900PRO
Thecus announces an expansion of its rackmount NAS lineup, introducing the N8900PRO.Aug 12, 2015 4:45 AM CDT - Gamer finds new ghost scare in P.T. demo
Some secrets refuse to stay buried, and fans of the cult phenomenon P.T. demo are intent on digging them up.Aug 12, 2015 4:15 AM CDT - 'Mighty Morphin Power Ranger' film reboot on the way
Live long enough, everything gets a reboot eventually.Aug 12, 2015 2:03 AM CDT - Verizon is testing out new fiber system that scales to 80Gbps
Verizon is testing a next-generation passive optical network, capable of between 10Gbps and 80Gbps.Aug 12, 2015 12:18 AM CDT - Samsung unveils a new 6.4TB PCIe SSD that can read at 5.5GB/sec
Samsung unveils a bunch of new 3D V-NAND based SSDs aimed at the enterprise and data center markets.Aug 11, 2015 10:39 PM CDT - Seagate announces new Nytro Flash products at Flash Memory Summit 2015
Seagate expands its flash-based portfolio with a new range of Nytro products.Aug 11, 2015 8:32 PM CDT - Nintendo believes it can no longer ignore the mobile gaming market
Nintendo looking for new markets to develop.Aug 11, 2015 4:09 PM CDT - Former spy panel senator believes Edward Snowden should be hanged
If the US gets hold of Edward Snowden, and he's found guilty, he should be hanged!Aug 11, 2015 3:21 PM CDT - Report: $21.8 billion in lost ad revenue in 2015 due to ad blockers
Users with ad blocking software will cost the industry $21.8 billion in lost advertising, according to a new report.Aug 11, 2015 6:22 AM CDT - Samsung's new 256-gigabit chips will offer massive SSDs in the future
Samsung will soon offer gigantic SSDs thanks to its new 256-gigabit 3D vertical flash technology.Aug 11, 2015 2:25 AM CDT - Surface Pro 4 should pack a Skylake processor and 4K display
Microsoft 'won't be using Core M chips' in the upcoming Surface Pro 4 expected in October.Aug 11, 2015 12:39 AM CDT - Fox digging in heels over 'Fantastic Four 2'
Disney can take the property out of their cold, dead hands.Aug 11, 2015 12:28 AM CDT - NVIDIA's rumored GeForce GTX 990M to offer insane portable performance
NVIDIA's new purported mobile GPU, the GeForce GTX 990M, will be faster than the desktop GTX 980.Aug 10, 2015 11:15 PM CDT - Steam Machines go portable with the Smach Zero, out in 2016 for $299
Valve will begin selling its portable Steam Machine in 2016.Aug 10, 2015 10:24 PM CDT - Hillary Clinton would like the Islamic State bounced off social media
Hillary Clinton would like the Islamic State to lose its social media presence.Aug 10, 2015 4:56 PM CDT - Google shaking things up, so please say hello to Alphabet
Google rebranding as... Alphabet.Aug 10, 2015 4:38 PM CDT - Ghost Games speaks out regarding Need for Speed always-online function
Always-online features have rarely been popular among gamers.Aug 10, 2015 3:34 PM CDT - Apple iOS making gains on Android in mobile OS war: comScore report
Android lost a bit of ground to iOS.Aug 10, 2015 3:16 PM CDT - Dark Souls 3 is a 'turning point for the series', says Miyazaki
From Software's master of macabre talks about the future of Dark Souls at Gamescom 2015.Aug 10, 2015 8:53 AM CDT - HTC investors: company brand, factories and buildings are 'worthless'
Things go from bad to worse over at HTC.Aug 10, 2015 5:27 AM CDT - Ben Affleck has reportedly signed on for a new Batman solo trilogy
Ben Affleck has impressed Warner Bros. so much in Batman v Superman, that he'll be in a new Batman trilogy.Aug 10, 2015 2:11 AM CDT - Intel's Xeon processors will soon be rolled out into laptops
Intel will soon have bragging rights on laptops, which will be powered by Xeon processors.Aug 9, 2015 8:52 PM CDT - Ultra-low graphics mod transforms Skyrim into a Pixar wonderland
A modder finds a whole new enamoring style hidden under Skyrim's high-def textures.Aug 9, 2015 7:45 PM CDT - World's first 6-inch 4K AMOLED panel targets mobile VR market
EDO's new 4K AMOLED panels are ready to vitalize mobile VR tech.Aug 9, 2015 4:29 PM CDT - Elder Scrolls VI won't happen for a 'very long time', says Bethesda
Since Bethesda already has their plate full with Fallout 4 the next Elder Scrolls game is on the back burner.Aug 9, 2015 3:02 PM CDT - Latest gameplay video on Star Citizen teases Quantum Travel mode
The latest gameplay video of Star Citizen shows off.Aug 9, 2015 5:12 AM CDT - MSI's custom GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning is coming soon
MSI teases its GeForce GTX 980 Ti Lightning video card at Gamescom 2015.Aug 8, 2015 11:15 PM CDT - Metal Gear Solid V is 1080p 60FPS on PS4, 900p 60FPS on Xbox One
Konami reveals ful platform specs and side-by-side comparisons for Hideo Kojima's new magnum opus.Aug 8, 2015 5:50 PM CDT - Microsoft's Hololens will support online multiplayer via Xbox LIVE
Xbox LIVE multiplayer will come to the Hololens headset, bringing a host of possibilities to AR.Aug 8, 2015 1:32 PM CDT - Microsoft wants to 'support Steam and help run great on Windows 10'
Microsoft plans to play nice with Steam for now, but could that change?Aug 8, 2015 12:13 PM CDT - Star Wars: Battlefront wins big at Gamescom 2015
EA's new galactic shooter dominates awards categories and woos over judges in Cologne.Aug 8, 2015 11:00 AM CDT - Saitek is building peripherals exclusively for Star Citizen
Saitek partners up with Cloud Imperium Games on exclusive peripherals for Star Citizen.Aug 7, 2015 10:29 PM CDT - Crono Labs is working on a monitor-mounted PC case
Crono Labs sets out to create a small PC chassis that mounts to the back of your monitor.Aug 7, 2015 10:21 PM CDT - Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 will include split-screen gameplay on PC
The PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 will include 2-player split-screen support.Aug 7, 2015 6:45 PM CDT - Microsoft will use Xbox early access to test first-party games
Microsoft will tap its own early access platform to help test and curate first-party exclusives.Aug 7, 2015 8:35 AM CDT - Ninjas in Pyjamas promotes female gaming with $1000 online CS:GO comp
Ninjas in Pyjamas promotes female-only gaming with a $1,000 online double elimination CS:GO tournament.Aug 7, 2015 7:26 AM CDT - Final Fantasy 15 will release in 2016, new demo incoming
When will Final Fantasy 15 drop? Square Enix's Hajime Tabata has more on the launch and new game details.Aug 7, 2015 2:35 AM CDT - Final 'Hitman: Agent 47' trailer released
The new reboot might just right the wrongs of the first film.Aug 7, 2015 2:07 AM CDT - Fallout 4 has no level cap, lets you explore after the story finishes
Bethesda announces that there will be no level caps for Fallout 4.Aug 7, 2015 12:47 AM CDT - Oculus wants you to watch movies with friends on your VR headset
Oculus wants VR users to be more social, with Oculus Cinema to soon have a 'multiplayer' mode.Aug 6, 2015 11:10 PM CDT - Fox Network developing 'X-Men' TV series
Will Marvel approve a small screen series they don't control?Aug 6, 2015 9:57 PM CDT - The world's first 4K mobile display with an insane 734 PPI unveiled
EverDisplay unveils the world's first 4K AMOLED display, with the 6-inch panel boasting a huge amount of pixels.Aug 6, 2015 9:06 PM CDT - NVIDIA revenues climb 4.5% this quarter, beating analysts expectations
NVIDIA beats analysts' expectations for the quarter riding on strong GeForce sales.Aug 6, 2015 7:14 PM CDT - 4K UltraHD Blu-ray products to hit shelves in time for the holidays
Blu-ray's successor is coming, but will be backwards compatible.Aug 6, 2015 6:30 PM CDT - Basemark teams up with Crytek for a high-end VR benchmark
Basemark announces a new real-world VR benchmark in collaboration with Crytek.Aug 6, 2015 7:00 AM CDT - Seagate reaches out to clarify anti-SSD comments
On behalf of Seagate, 'Creation' reaches out to clarify CEO Steve Luczo's alleged 'anti-SSD claims' - transcript within.Aug 6, 2015 3:22 AM CDT - Razer announces two new RGB gaming peripherals at Gamescom
Razer announces the DeathStalker Chroma keyboard and Orbweaver Chrome keypad, both powered with RGB LEDs.Aug 6, 2015 2:36 AM CDT - YouTube's 301+ view counter replaced with real-time stats
YouTube refreshes its 301+ view counter, providing users with real-time stats.Aug 6, 2015 1:35 AM CDT - Mafia 3 reveal trailer released at Gamescom
2K Games teases the reveal trailer for Mafia 3 at Gamescom.Aug 6, 2015 12:39 AM CDT - Shiro Games announces Aug. 25 launch date for Evoland 2
Evoland 2 will launch on August 25.Aug 5, 2015 9:26 PM CDT - AMD Radeon R9 Fury can be unlocked to the full-fledged Fury X
Well then... the air-cooled Radeon R9 Fury can be unlocked to a full Fury X.Aug 5, 2015 9:05 PM CDT - 'Jumanji' remake coming from Sony Pictures
Ready or not, the game is coming back to theatres.Aug 5, 2015 7:30 PM CDT - Your Facebook friends list could determine your loan approval success
Facebook's new patent is weird and a little bit scary - your loan application could be denied given your friends bad credit ratings.Aug 5, 2015 5:47 PM CDT - Xbox chief says Xbox One titles need 'more diversity' to woo gamers
Wonder what Xbox One gamers are looking for.Aug 5, 2015 4:30 PM CDT - Microsoft: Positive talks about backward compatibility for Xbox One
Xbox chief excited about Xbox One backward compatibility.Aug 5, 2015 3:35 PM CDT - Acer launches Predator G6-710 gaming PC during Gamescom
Acer unveils the Predator G6-710 gaming PC.Aug 5, 2015 2:33 PM CDT - Battlefield 4 shows off Night Operations in latest DLC
Battlefield 4 shows off some Night Operations.Aug 5, 2015 2:19 PM CDT - Autodesk unveils its Stingray game engine, with Oculus Rift support
Autodesk enters the game engine world with Stingray, compatible with the Oculus Rift.Aug 5, 2015 10:32 AM CDT - DICE unveils new Robbery expansion for Battlefield Hardline
Battlefield Hardline's new expansion is Robbery, which includes four new maps, a new game mode, and more.Aug 5, 2015 9:33 AM CDT - ROCCAT teases both Sova and Nyth peripherals at Gamescom
ROCCAT teases its new MMO-hybrid mouse and Sova prototype at Gamescom 2015.Aug 5, 2015 3:16 AM CDT - Seagate announces a new 2TB 'Game Drive' for the Xbox One
Need more storage for your Xbox One? Seagate just unveiled the new 2TB 'Game Drive'Aug 5, 2015 2:25 AM CDT - Corsair announces new RGB keyboards, mice and headsets
Corsair unveils a range of new gaming peripherals, including the world's first ultra-quiet gaming keyboard with Cherry MX Silent switches.Aug 5, 2015 1:25 AM CDT - Full 'Deadpool' red-band trailer is here
This comic book film won't be for the kids.Aug 4, 2015 10:27 PM CDT - Taylor Swift praises Apple Music, but still is no fan of Spotify
Swifty praises Apple Music.Aug 4, 2015 9:30 PM CDT - Forza 6 shown off at 1080p 60FPS on the Xbox One at Gamescom
Turn 10 Studios teases Forza Motorsport 6 on the Xbox One at 1080p 60FPS with 24 cars on the track at once.Aug 4, 2015 9:02 PM CDT - Fight erupts after drone drops narcotics into prison yard
Prisoners want those drugs!Aug 4, 2015 4:44 PM CDT - TrendForce: 14M virtual reality units in 2016, mainly used for gaming
TrendForce expects gaming will help drive virtual reality sales in 2016.Aug 4, 2015 2:49 PM CDT - Acer rumored to announce four new Windows 10 Mobile phones during IFA
New Windows 10 Mobile devices to be announced by Acer?Aug 4, 2015 1:38 PM CDT - Basemark Web 3.0 announced, wants to benchmark all the browsers
Basemark Web 3.0 announced, a new tool to benchmark web browsers, including the WebGL 2.0 API.Aug 4, 2015 2:15 AM CDT - 'Dungeons and Dragons' feature film reboot on the way
Studio is going to have another go at bringing the property to screens.Aug 4, 2015 1:33 AM CDT - HTC forces Fantastic Four push notification ads onto its smartphones
HTC abuses its push notification system by pushing ads on the new Fantastic Four movie onto devices.Aug 4, 2015 12:32 AM CDT - Microsoft is excited over the challenge of PC to Xbox One streaming
Want to stream PC games to your Xbox One console? Microsoft is even talking about mouse and keyboard support... what?!Aug 3, 2015 11:04 PM CDT - Metal Gear Solid V on PC gets new release date and spec sheet
Konami shifts the release date of Metal Gear Solid V around and opens pre-orders on Steam.Aug 3, 2015 9:30 PM CDT - 'Jurassic World' director hints at open-source dino future
Oh, yeah. Oooh, ahhh, that's how it always starts. Then later there's running and um, screaming.Aug 3, 2015 7:05 PM CDT - 'Tron' actor gives up on prospect of more films
Tron himself has lost the will to keep fighting for the users.Aug 3, 2015 6:28 PM CDT - New mod transforms GTA V into a RPG, thanks to modder Logic Spawn
Rockstar's definitive crime caper gets a full RPG treatment.Aug 3, 2015 1:36 PM CDT - Could social media eventually turn on the Islamic State?
Could the Islamic State's social media campaign eventually backfire?Aug 3, 2015 11:35 AM CDT - Report: Konami exploits and "imprisons" employees
The face of Konami continues to evolve into a poisonous work environment for employees.Aug 3, 2015 9:15 AM CDT - Google pitches in $1m AU to help disadvantaged Aussies learn about IT
Google donates $1m AU to assist regional and disadvantaged Aussie students in pursuing IT careers.Aug 3, 2015 8:35 AM CDT - OnePlus co-founder has big ambitions over the next five years
OnePlus has a strategy and game plan.Aug 3, 2015 7:35 AM CDT - EA receives 77% of its revenue from online services and DLC
77% of EA's revenue came in from online services and game add-ons.Aug 3, 2015 5:13 AM CDT - Intel Core i7-6700K box pictures leak online, Skylake is so close
The leaked retail packaging of Intel's upcoming Skylake-based Core i7-6700K leaks online.Aug 3, 2015 3:44 AM CDT - Robotic chefs will hit the market in 2018 for around $75,000
Too lazy to cook at home? Wait until 2018 where you can buy a robot chef for $75,000.Aug 3, 2015 3:38 AM CDT - Samsung Galaxy Note 5 specs all but confirmed in the latest leak
Retired leaker @evleaks dishes the dirt on Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 5.Aug 3, 2015 12:41 AM CDT - Xbox One games streamed to Windows 10 detailed in new screenshots
Screenshots surface of games being streamed from an Xbox One to Windows 10.Aug 2, 2015 11:06 PM CDT - AMD teases its Zen-powered, 32-core APU with HBM2 and more
AMD has the most powerful APU ever made in its upcoming 'Exascale Heterogeneous Processor', or EHP.Aug 2, 2015 9:27 PM CDT - 'Zoolander 2' teaser hits the catwalk
After leaking online, Paramount decide to officially release the first teaser.Aug 2, 2015 7:04 PM CDT - Despite number of users, is Apple Music shaping up to be a disaster?
Is Apple Music the company's worst product launch in recent years?Aug 2, 2015 6:55 PM CDT - Edward Snowden wants to see firms fight against encryption demands
Snowden speaks out regarding encryption.Aug 2, 2015 2:42 PM CDT - Uber is now valued at $50 billion, receives funding from Microsoft
Microsoft assists Uber in reaching its huge $50 billion valuation.Aug 2, 2015 9:22 AM CDT - Sharp pulls out of the TV business in the US after financial problems
Sharp exits the LCD TV business in the US.Aug 2, 2015 7:37 AM CDT - SUPERHOT gets detailed in a new gameplay video
One of the most unique first-person shooters in development, SUPERHOT, detailed in a new gameplay video.Aug 2, 2015 12:01 AM CDT - Xbox boss wants more first-party games, less third-party deals
Xbox's Phil Spencer talks Microsoft's long-term strategies concerning the Xbox One's games library.Aug 1, 2015 10:35 PM CDT - Star Wars: Battlefront's new Blast mode is 10v10 chaos
Get your blasters ready for some classic Empire and Rebel Alliance fragfest action.Aug 1, 2015 9:33 PM CDT - Fallout 4 might take over 400 hours to complete
Does Fallout 4 really take 400 hours to beat, and how much of that was spent in the game's crafting system?Aug 1, 2015 8:49 PM CDT - SSDs aren't used for storage according to the CEO of Seagate
The CEO of Seagate, Steve Luczo, says that 'there is no one that is using SSDs for storage'Aug 1, 2015 4:35 AM CDT
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