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- Devil May Cry 5 possibly teased by Capcom dev
Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma dev Hideaki Itsuno's teases a new game announcement for 2017--could it be a sequel to either franchise?Dec 31, 2016 6:16 PM CST - Nintendo Switch adverts go up, delay unlikely
Now that stores are putting up Nintendo Switch advert banners up, it looks like the system's March 2017 release is set in stone.Dec 31, 2016 5:00 PM CST - Zotac to showcase new Kaby Lake ZBOX mini PC at CES 2017
A Kaby Lake refresh of Zotac's ZBOX mini-PC joins the manufacturer's CES 2017 lineup.Dec 31, 2016 4:26 PM CST - Das Keyboard to demo cloud-based 5Q keyboard at CES 2017
Meet the 5Q, the world's first cloud-connected keyboard that uses custom color-coded RGB lighting to relay specific notifications, alerts and more.Dec 31, 2016 2:11 PM CST - GIGABYTE's new 'Gaming GT' PC rocks Kaby Lake, GTX 1080
GIGABYTE's new Gaming GT rocks GTX 1080, Kabe Lake CPU, and more.Dec 31, 2016 12:26 PM CST - Foxconn wants to replace nearly every human with robots
Future generations of iPhones won't be made by humans, but by robots - and you shouldn't be surprised.Dec 31, 2016 10:31 AM CST - What happens when Mario eats a bad mushroom?
No, you're not hallucinating...but Mario probably is.Dec 31, 2016 9:57 AM CST - Surface Phone fake renders actually look awesome
Fake renders of Microsoft's Surface Phone leak, teasing very sharp corners and a slick style.Dec 31, 2016 3:21 AM CST - Samsung has two new Windows 10 tablets for CES 2017
Samsung will reportedly unveil two new Windows 10 tablets at CES 2017, led by the high-end Galaxy TabPro S.Dec 31, 2016 1:18 AM CST - Facebook buys offline data on its users from 6 partners
Facebook better understands its users by purchasing offline financial information on them.Dec 30, 2016 11:30 PM CST - ZOTAC unveils its GeForce GTX 1080 Mini graphics card
ZOTAC makes one of the most powerful mini-ITX graphics cards available, powered by the GTX 1080.Dec 30, 2016 6:17 PM CST - AMD's new Ryzen CPU could hit 5GHz, even when air-cooled
Ryzen at 5GHz might not be that hard, according to a cryptic online rumor.Dec 30, 2016 5:26 PM CST - What to expect from AMD and NVIDIA at CES 2017
What will NVIDIA and AMD unveil or announce at CES 2017 next week?Dec 30, 2016 3:27 PM CST - New Mass Effect: no FPS cap on PC, optimized for NVIDIA?
BioWare's most ambitious Mass Effect game will run at an uncapped frame rate on PC, and may be specifically designed to leverage NVIDIA hardware.Dec 30, 2016 2:15 PM CST - Mass Effect: Andromeda multiplayer is 'pretty seamless'
Mass Effect: Andromeda's purely optional multiplayer mode is 'pretty seamless,' and will directly connect with the meta-lore of the game.Dec 30, 2016 12:03 PM CST - The Android phone with a 7,000 mAh battery costs $1000
The Gionee M2017 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 653 processor and has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.Dec 30, 2016 11:24 AM CST - Twitter's CEO admits Twitter needs an edit button
Twitter is seriously considering the ability to edit tweets.Dec 30, 2016 10:21 AM CST - LeEco breaks ground on $3 billion electric car factory
It remains to be seen if LeEco or Faraday Future will ever be able to ship a car or end up taking the entire LeEco empire with them.Dec 30, 2016 9:32 AM CST - Samsung plans to launch wireless earbuds with Galaxy S8?
It is not certain at this point if the wireless earbuds will come with the Galaxy S8 or if Samsung plans to sell them separately.Dec 30, 2016 8:28 AM CST - Take a look at Fallout 4's scrapped content
Fallout 4 originally had tons of scrapped content, including throwable spears, crossbows, killer squids and dolphins, and much more.Dec 30, 2016 7:48 AM CST - NASA teases future Mars concept base, missing Matt Damon
NASA's new solution for the Mars atmosphere? The Mars Ice Home.Dec 30, 2016 2:30 AM CST - GIGABYTE's next-gen Z270 mobos, Aorus ready for CES 2017
GIGABYTE is ready to unleash its Kaby Lake compatible components, and new Aorus products at CES next week.Dec 30, 2016 12:28 AM CST - Quantum Break developer teases new multiplayer games
Remedy teases multiplayer games are in its future, teases codename Project 7 game.Dec 29, 2016 10:26 PM CST - Amazon will deliver packages, even if the world ends
Well... that would be a unique way of having your package delivered.Dec 29, 2016 8:48 PM CST - NVIDIA to tease Mass Effect: Andromeda on PC next week
Mass Effect: Andromeda will be teased at NVIDIA's CES 2017 keynote next week.Dec 29, 2016 7:55 PM CST - Samsung Galaxy S8 might come with a stylus
The rumors appear to indicate that Samsung's next flagship, the Galaxy S8, might come with a stylus.Dec 29, 2016 10:20 AM CST - Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X specs and image leaked
According to the newest report, the Redmi Note 4X will feature 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.Dec 29, 2016 9:32 AM CST - Samsung Galaxy A Series will make its debut on January 5
The current A series launched a year ago, so this is perfect timing for the new generation.Dec 29, 2016 8:28 AM CST - VR won't grow much in 2017 due to supply constraints
Global VR headset shipments are expected to grow slowly in 2017 due to hardware supply constraints.Dec 29, 2016 4:22 AM CST - ASUS 'reorganizing its loss-making' tablet business
ASUS is making some big changes to its tablet business.Dec 29, 2016 2:15 AM CST - Lenovo's new laptops rock clean Win 10, next-gen storage
Lenovo's new Microsoft Signature laptops rock clean Windows 10 install, Intel's new Optane 3D storage technology.Dec 29, 2016 12:30 AM CST - Vive 2 with dual 4K 120Hz displays not launching at CES
HTC Vive 2 rumors begin swamping the internet, HTC quickly squashes them.Dec 28, 2016 10:31 PM CST - GIVEAWAY: MSI GeForce 1050 GAMING X 2G Video Card
MSI is back again with a GeForce 1050 GAMING X 2G video card that's up for grabs.Dec 28, 2016 9:47 PM CST - Tesla and Panasonic will make solar cells in New York
Tesla and Panasonic will make America Great Again, by making solar panels in Buffalo, New York.Dec 28, 2016 8:26 PM CST - Resident Evil 7 demo patched with improved HBAO+, more
Capcom patches the Resident Evil 7 demo with HBAO+ performance improvements, and more.Dec 28, 2016 6:33 PM CST - Windows 10's new Game Mode to boost PC game performance
Windows 10's new game mode will focus all system-wide services and resources on in-game performance.Dec 28, 2016 5:28 PM CST - Tesla's autonomous tech detects an accident in 1 second
Tesla's new Autopilot v8.0 technology gets put to good use, avoiding a possibly fatal car accident.Dec 28, 2016 4:35 PM CST - Nintendo Switch: Type-C quick charge, no LTE, 5GHz Wi-Fi
Nintendo Switch's battery is non-replacable, features USB Type-C quick-charging, Bluetooth controllers, 5GHz Wi-Fi and more.Dec 28, 2016 3:48 PM CST - Motherboard makers are excited for AMD's new Ryzen CPUs
AMD's next-gen Ryzen CPUs has motherboard makers excited for 'aggressive' orders as they believe demand will be high.Dec 28, 2016 2:28 PM CST - AMD teases next-gen Radeon RX series, Vega is coming
AMD teases Radeon RX 500 series graphics cards, powered by Vega and HBM2 technologies.Dec 27, 2016 10:06 PM CST - Tesla's next-gen charger will charge its cars in minutes
Elon Musk teases next-gen Supercharger stations for Tesla electric vehicles.Dec 27, 2016 6:30 PM CST - LG's new Bluetooth speaker levitates, for real
LG's new Levitating Portable Speaker is exactly what it sounds like, a freakin' levitating speaker.Dec 27, 2016 4:27 PM CST - Crytek will pay unpaid wages by January 13
Exclusive: Crytek closed 5 studios, wasn't paying staff - but will remedy lost wages by January 13.Dec 27, 2016 12:29 PM CST - Google Pixel freezes for minutes at a time, even for me
My Google Pixel smartphone has had a bunch of different problems.Dec 27, 2016 2:35 AM CST - Apple's spaceship campus detailed in 4K drone footage
Apple's new campus is looking mighty good in this new 4K drone footage.Dec 26, 2016 10:29 PM CST - Oculus engineer arrested soliciting sex from 15-year-old
Oculus engineer arrested in a sting involving police and a 15-year-old girl.Dec 26, 2016 9:11 PM CST - Crytek to receive $500m investment from Turkish gov
Turkish government is backing Crytek with $500 million.Dec 26, 2016 7:47 PM CST - Intel's Core family retired in 2019, next-gen x86 coming
This could change things in a big way, with Intel retiring the Core processor in 2019.Dec 26, 2016 6:09 PM CST - Huawei Mate 9 now comes in a new color
The phone is also available in gray, silver, gold, brown and white color.Dec 26, 2016 4:35 PM CST - Resident Evil 7 runs at 1080p 60FPS on Xbox One, PS4
Capcom confirms Resident Evil 7 runs at 1080p 60FPS for both Xbox One and PS4.Dec 26, 2016 1:58 AM CST - Shadow of Mordor now runs dynamic 4K res on PS4 Pro
PS4 Pro version of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor now runs between 1080p and 4K depending on the scene.Dec 25, 2016 11:24 PM CST - 'Alien Covenant' releases first bloody trailer
This Christmas, no one can hear you scream.Dec 25, 2016 8:22 PM CST - RIP George Michael
English singer dies aged 53.Dec 25, 2016 5:59 PM CST - Tesla's Gigafactory looks busy in the newest footage
Tesla expects that Gigafactory 1 will reduce the production cost for their electric vehicle battery, Powerwall and Powerpack battery packs by 30%Dec 25, 2016 1:36 PM CST - CyanogenMod is shutting down, will remain open source
The end of CyanogenMod is here, but it will remain open source for those who want it to live on.Dec 25, 2016 11:28 AM CST - Saturn's moon Pandora looks like a... potato?
The newest image, taken on December 18th, is one of the highest-resolution views ever taken of Saturn's moon Pandora.Dec 25, 2016 10:29 AM CST - AMD Ryzen leaked review, beats 6900K which costs $1000
Leaked review? Early results? Does Ryzen impress? Well, it beats the $1000 Core i7-6900K right now.Dec 25, 2016 8:53 AM CST - Star Citizen switches from CryEngine, to Amazon tech
This is a big deal for Star Citizen, and even more so for Crytek - who lost out to Amazon.Dec 25, 2016 8:35 AM CST - Final Fantasy 14 Stormblood launch details revealed
Red Mage job class, swimming, a new 24-man raid and much more confirmed for the new Stormblood expansion.Dec 24, 2016 2:40 PM CST - Huawei P10: Dual-curved screen and wireless charging?
Huawei P10 could have wireless charging, meaning it would be the first Huawei phone to have this feature.Dec 24, 2016 1:32 PM CST - Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 comes in two additional colors
The device was originally available in gold, silver and gray.Dec 24, 2016 11:27 AM CST - Tesla's latest Easter Egg sends your car to Mars
If you zoom in the photo, you will even see NASA's Curiosity rover on the surface.Dec 24, 2016 9:35 AM CST - Batman Arkham Knight devs hard at work on new project
With Batman's Arkham quadrology wrapped up, Rocksteady is moving on to a new secret project.Dec 23, 2016 8:21 PM CST - Carrie Fisher stabilises after suffering heart attack
The world still needs you, Princess.Dec 23, 2016 6:19 PM CST - Faraday Future's car beats Tesla's Model S P100D
According to the footage, Faraday Future's first production vehicle is faster than Tesla's Model S P100D.Dec 23, 2016 5:23 PM CST - Battlefield 1 is 40% off in Origin's Winter Holiday Sale
EA kicks off its massive Origin Winter Holiday Sale 2016, with Battlefield 1 at 40% off, Titanfall 2 and FIFA 17 at 50% off.Dec 23, 2016 4:29 PM CST - PC generated 442% more revenue than consoles in 2016
The PC market continues to destroy the console market, generating 442% more profit this year.Dec 23, 2016 2:21 PM CST - League of Legends generated $1.7 billion revenue in 2016
$1.7 billion: the amount of revenue League of Legends generated this year alone.Dec 23, 2016 12:31 PM CST - Google confirms two new flagship smartwatches in Q1 2017
Google will have not one, but two next-gen smartwatches unveiled in Q1 2017 - not Google branded.Dec 23, 2016 10:32 AM CST - PS4 Pro game upgrades take 0.2% of overall effort
Helldivers dev Patrik Lasota says that upgrading PS4 games to leverage 4K HDR, 1080p 60FPS etc on PS4 Pro is incredibly easy.Dec 23, 2016 7:56 AM CST - Crytek announces Robinson: The Journey for Oculus Rift
PSVR temporary exclusive Robinson: The Journey is now coming to the Oculus Rift.Dec 23, 2016 2:31 AM CST - SK Hynix prepares 8GB RAM for next-gen smartphones
Your future smartphone will rock 8GB of RAM, can you believe it?Dec 23, 2016 12:51 AM CST - PS4 Pro leads Google searches ahead of Switch, Scorpio
Nintendo enjoyed a massive spike when Switch was unveiled, but Sony wins 2016's searches on Google with PS4 Pro.Dec 22, 2016 11:43 PM CST - AI will replace managers of world's largest hedge fund
Skynet continues to grow, with the world's largest hedge fund to replace managers with AI.Dec 22, 2016 10:00 PM CST - ZOTAC's GeForce GTX 1070 Mini is perfect for SFF gaming
ZOTAC is ready to unleash its new GeForce GTX 1070 Mini graphics card.Dec 22, 2016 8:11 PM CST - Corsair teases RGB flavored Vengeance DDR4 RAM
Corsair will be the latest to add RGB illumination to its DDR4 RAM modules.Dec 22, 2016 6:52 PM CST - Troll names Wi-Fi hotspot Note7 and causes flight delay
It remains to be seen if any further actions will be taken on the passenger with the troll hotspot.Dec 22, 2016 6:15 PM CST - AMD Vega GPUs to come in both HBM2 and GDDR5/X versions
AMD will tap HBM2 for high-end Vega graphics cards, GDDR5/X for mid- and lower-end cards.Dec 22, 2016 5:45 PM CST - Final Fantasy 15 in-game food was cooked by devs
All of Final Fantasy 15's delicious food was actually cooked by its developers so it could be captured in-game.Dec 22, 2016 5:24 PM CST - Steam winter sale is live...prepare your wallets!
Steam brings annual holiday cheer in the best way it knows how: by smashing your wallet and filling up your backlog.Dec 22, 2016 4:04 PM CST - 'Rogue One' director talks 'Star Wars' 4K restoration
Could we be getting a 4K Blu-ray for next year's 40th anniversary?Dec 22, 2016 3:55 PM CST - Nintendo Switch may use Display Port over USB Type-C
Switch likely won't use a Display Port cord, but the USB Type-C mode that allows a host of visual, audio, and performance benefits.Dec 22, 2016 3:13 PM CST - Project Scorpio won't be $399, and here's why
Contrary to analyst predictions, Microsoft's 'monster' 4K Project Scorpio console won't be as cheap as $399. Here's why.Dec 22, 2016 2:04 PM CST - Minecraft Xmas mash-up DLC out now for various editions
Minecraft Christmas holiday mash-up available right now!Dec 22, 2016 10:33 AM CST - LG announces 5 new phones - K(2017) series and Stylus 3
The company unveiled their 2017 K series - the K3, K4, K8, and K10, as well as the Stylus 3.Dec 22, 2016 8:29 AM CST - Nintendo Switch hits High 1080p Unreal Engine 4 preset
It looks like Nintendo Switch actually hits High settings at 1080p while docked in Unreal Engine 4, potentially matching PS4/Xbox One UE4 GFX settings.Dec 22, 2016 7:38 AM CST - Pokémon Sun and Moon TCG expansion will land early 2017
Pokémon Sun and Moon has been scheduled for an expansion to release early next year.Dec 22, 2016 6:12 AM CST - Analyst: Twitter is 'toast', stock isn't even worth $10
Analyst slams Twitter, saying the company is 'toast' and that their stock isn't even worth $10.Dec 22, 2016 5:14 AM CST - Apple rumored to buy a Hollywood studio in 2017
Apple could spend big money to acquire a massive Hollywood studio in 2017.Dec 22, 2016 2:14 AM CST - Battlefield 1's holiday event detailed, December 21-29
EA DICE teases its holiday event for Battlefield 1 taking place between December 21-29.Dec 22, 2016 12:05 AM CST - Marvel, Netflix Twitter accounts hacked by OurMine team
Even The Avengers are susceptible to the obnoxious hacking group.Dec 21, 2016 11:28 PM CST - GIVEAWAY: Enermax Revolution DUO 700W 80 PLUS GOLD PSU
Is it time for a new power supply? Enermax has one to give away to a lucky winner.Dec 21, 2016 11:07 PM CST - Analyst: Nintendo Switch to be sold out until September
Analyst: Nintendo Switch will be in high demand when it launches, will be 'sold out through September'Dec 21, 2016 10:34 PM CST - Xbox Scorpio to be priced at $399, could slip into 2018
Wedbush Securities analyst says Xbox Scorpio will debut at $399, but possibly delayed into 2018.Dec 21, 2016 9:06 PM CST - AMD's next-gen Vega 10 GPU granted RRA certification
AMD's upcoming Vega 10 and Polaris 12 GPUs receive RRA certification.Dec 21, 2016 7:16 PM CST - Next-gen NVIDIA Shield TV spotted, may rock Pascal Tegra
It looks like NVIDIA's new Pascal-powered Shield TV has leaked ahead of its CES 2017 reveal.Dec 21, 2016 5:17 PM CST - Apple might launch iPhone 7s and iPhone 8 next year
According to the report, Apple will launch two upgraded iPhone 7 models, likely branded iPhone 7s and iPhone 7 Plus.Dec 21, 2016 4:38 PM CST - Nokia sues Apple for 32 of its patents
Nokia is suing Apple for 32 of its patents covering technologies such as display, user interface, software, antenna, chipsets and video encoding.Dec 21, 2016 4:11 PM CST - ASRock Fatal1ty and Extreme4 Z270 motherboards detailed
ASRock's new Kaby Lake-supported Z270 motherboards get detailed ahead of CES 2017.Dec 21, 2016 3:18 PM CST - Overwatch's Bastion reborn as epic 3D printed PC build
Overwatch's lovable chirpy robot transforms into a sizable custom PC, and we're absolutely smitten.Dec 21, 2016 2:17 PM CST - Amazon deal smashes Final Fantasy XV price in half
Amazon Store online deal slashes Final Fantasy XV price nearly in half.Dec 21, 2016 12:21 PM CST - Super Mario Run downloads hit 40 million in four days
Nintendo's first-ever mobile game scores big on engagement and reach while earning quite a few golden coins in the process.Dec 21, 2016 11:19 AM CST - Apple's Campus 2 has changed a lot in the past 6 months
The construction started in 2013, and you can see in the newest footage that it's almost ready for its grand opening.Dec 21, 2016 10:32 AM CST - Nintendo Switch console to hit 1080p medium preset
Unreal Engine 4 display profiles show Nintendo Switch should run at 1080p medium GFX preset while docked, and 720p low while in handheld mode.Dec 21, 2016 9:16 AM CST - Model S owner turns his garage into a Tesla showroom
He even completed the look with the same stools and table that Tesla uses in several of its showrooms.Dec 21, 2016 8:25 AM CST - AMD's new 16.12.2 drivers fix various issues
AMD's new Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 16.12.2 drivers released.Dec 21, 2016 4:20 AM CST - MSI's next-gen Z270 motherboards teased, Kaby Lake ready
Hello there, Z270 series motherboards from MSI - you're looking mighty fine.Dec 21, 2016 2:24 AM CST - LG's new 1080p projector bright enough for daytime use
Want to use a 1080p projector during the day? LG has your back with their new compact laser projector.Dec 21, 2016 12:48 AM CST - The first wave of LG's UltraFine 5K displays ship soon
LG UltraFine 5K displays will begin shipping soon for early orders.Dec 20, 2016 11:17 PM CST - The Division patched on PS4 Pro: native 1080p, 4K menus
The Division is now displayed in 4K on the PS4 Pro... well, at least its UI - the game is native at 1080p.Dec 20, 2016 7:32 PM CST - Crytek closing 5 studios to 'refocus' on its strengths
Crytek shutting down 5 studios to 'refocus on its core strengths'Dec 20, 2016 5:45 PM CST - HTC to unveil something 'For U' on January 12th
We can't exclude the option that HTC will announce their new smartphone.Dec 20, 2016 1:24 PM CST - Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is now out on Steam
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter features single player and co-op campaign modes.Dec 20, 2016 12:22 PM CST - New leak suggests Nokia phones will rock Snapdragon 835
The new leak shows photos of the upcoming phones and gives us more details about Nokia phones.Dec 20, 2016 10:28 AM CST - Facebook rolls out Group Video Chat in Messenger
Group Video Chat is rolling out to Android and iOS devices and the desktop version of Messenger, worldwide.Dec 20, 2016 9:31 AM CST - Note8 might be Samsung's first phone to have LG battery
The Galaxy Note8 could become the first Samsung phone to pack in an LG-made battery.Dec 20, 2016 8:25 AM CST - 'One Dance' - First song to a billion streams on Spotify
The 'One Dance' track was released in April, and it became the most streamed song ever on Spotify.Dec 20, 2016 7:33 AM CST - G.Skill reveals new RGB TridentZ DDR4 4266MHz RAM
G.Skill adds prismatic and mesmerizing RGB hues to their high-end TridentZ DDR4 RAM modules.Dec 20, 2016 7:01 AM CST - NVIDIA's PC Gaming Revival Kit with SSD, GPU, PSU, game
NVIDIA's upcoming PC Gaming Revival Kit includes GTX 1060, 240GB SSD, 450W PSU, and Gears of War 4.Dec 20, 2016 2:09 AM CST - WB Montreal cans Suicide Squad game, moves to Batman
WB Montreal moves development into Batman game, cancels in-development Suicide Squad game.Dec 20, 2016 12:17 AM CST - Battlefield 1 'They Shall Not Pass' DLC teased
The first tease of Battlefield 1 DLC 'They Shall Not Pass' is here.Dec 19, 2016 10:52 PM CST - Resident Evil 7 supports 144Hz monitors, FOV adjustments
Resident Evil 7 has modest PC requirements, needing just 8GB of RAM and a Core i5-4460 or AMD FX-6300 or better.Dec 19, 2016 9:32 PM CST - Resident Evil 7 'borderline photorealistic' on PS4 Pro
PS4 Pro version of Resident Evil 7 is 'borderline photorealistic' - good news, just as I'm downloading the PC version.Dec 19, 2016 7:20 PM CST - Dishonored 2's NewGame+ mode is absolutely crazy
Dishonored 2's NewGame+ mode gives you an extremely good reason to replay the game.Dec 19, 2016 5:53 PM CST - The 'Blade Runner' world returns in first sequel trailer
The seminal sci-fi classic gets a sequel some 35 years later.Dec 19, 2016 5:34 PM CST - AMD's next-gen Ryzen benched against 7700K and 6900K
AMD's next-gen Ryzen CPU benchmarked against Intel's latest Core i7-7700K processor.Dec 19, 2016 5:27 PM CST - New Mass Effect may not get Xbox Scorpio enhancements
BioWare isn't worrying about Project Scorpio enhancements for Mass Effect: Andromeda just yet, but that could change in the future.Dec 19, 2016 5:04 PM CST - 'John Wick' returns with a vengeance in sequel trailer
Don't set him off... again!Dec 19, 2016 4:16 PM CST - Nintendo Switch certified for Vulkan and OpenGL 4.5
Nintendo Switch officially supports Vulkan and OpenGL, receives certification from Khronos Group.Dec 19, 2016 4:06 PM CST - Samsung won't unveil Galaxy S8 until April?
It is possible that the company wants to distance themselves from the Note7 fiasco and take more time to build the trust with their customers.Dec 19, 2016 3:17 PM CST - Red Dead Redemption 2 to feature three protagonists
Red Dead Redemption 2 could have three different protagonists like GTA V, all of which are in Marston's old gang.Dec 19, 2016 2:10 PM CST - How Nintendo Switch hits console quality on the go
There's a big GPU power disparity between the Switch's console/portable mode, but Nintendo can still create the illusion of console quality on-the-go.Dec 19, 2016 1:05 PM CST - Tesla will charge lazy drivers who park at Superchargers
Tesla will charge $0.40 cents per every additional minute that a car stays parked at the Supercharger after the car has been fully charged.Dec 19, 2016 12:35 PM CST - Nintendo Switch portable GPU speeds halved to 302MHz
Nintendo Switch's GPU performance is halved to just 302.7MHz while taken on-the-go.Dec 19, 2016 10:50 AM CST - Crytek removes Denuvo anti-tamper tech from The Climb
Denuvo's anti-tamper technology removed from Crytek's The Climb.Dec 19, 2016 12:55 AM CST - 'Assassin's Creed' film could be a trilogy, if succesful
If you want to see more, you know what you need to do.Dec 19, 2016 12:29 AM CST - GALAX teases single slot GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card
GALAX surprises with single slot GeForce GTX 1070, single 8-pin PCIe connector.Dec 18, 2016 11:30 PM CST - NVIDIA stock more than doubles, to over $100 per share
NVIDIA stock reaches $100, riding the massive success of the GeForce GTX 10 series graphics cards, and so much more.Dec 18, 2016 11:03 PM CST - GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 hits 3GHz GPU, sets new record
NVIDIA Pascal GPU hits 3GHz GPU frequency, sets new world record on GALAX graphics card.Dec 18, 2016 10:11 PM CST - ASUS next-gen external GPU enclosure handles up to 500W
ASUS announces its new ROG XG Station 2 external GPU enclosure, can power up to 500W.Dec 18, 2016 8:49 PM CST - AMD stock reaches for the stars, climbs 280% in 2016
AMD stock is doing extremely well, climbing by a massive 280% this year alone.Dec 18, 2016 7:54 PM CST - PlayStation VR works on the PC with SteamVR... for now
PlayStation VR works with SteamVR with the latest version of Trinus PSVR, locked to 60Hz though.Dec 18, 2016 6:33 PM CST - RAF ex-commander think gamers as potential drone pilots
How well will you cope with PTSD after your missions, PS4 players?Dec 18, 2016 2:17 PM CST - Vulkan provides 60% perf improvement in Unity Engine
60% performance improvement in Unity thanks to Vulkan API.Dec 18, 2016 12:27 PM CST - Star Citizen dev asks for more money in Alpha 2.6 stream
During the Star Citizen Alpha 2.6 stream, the team skips Squadron 42 tease, but asks for more money.Dec 18, 2016 3:45 AM CST - No Twitch stream of MLG Vegas Overwatch tournament
$100K up for grabs at MLG Vegas Overwatch tournament, but it won't be streamed on Twitch.Dec 17, 2016 10:25 PM CST - id Software removes anti-temper tech from DOOM
DOOM's anti-temper technology 'Denuvo' removed because it has 'accomplished its purpose'Dec 17, 2016 8:41 PM CST - GTX 1080 Ti spotted alongside 'Club GeForce Elite'
The card we've all been waiting for is nearly here, the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.Dec 17, 2016 6:22 PM CST - Huawei introduces concept phone - Honor Magic
The Honor Magic does have the word 'magic' in it, but there is very little magic in this concept phone.Dec 17, 2016 12:50 PM CST - Dynasty Warriors 9 announced, has open-world gameplay
Koei Tecmo celebrates Dynasty Warriors' 15th anniversary by announcing a brand new game that will 'rebirth' the franchise with open-world gameplay.Dec 17, 2016 6:52 AM CST - Final Fantasy 15's NewGame+ mode drops Dec 22
New Game+ mode will drop alongside FF15's first free holiday DLC pack.Dec 16, 2016 5:41 PM CST - Nintendo shares slide by 5% after Super Mario Run launch
Investors aren't happy about Nintendo's new always-online, data-eating, $10 free-to-start mobile game, causing $2 billion loss in market value.Dec 16, 2016 4:16 PM CST - Konami president joins Hideo Kojima's new dev team
How ironic, don't you think?Dec 16, 2016 11:20 AM CST - This 681 HP Ferrari will be released in only 10 units
Ferrari didn't unveil the technical info, but the car should have a max speed of more than 330 km/h.Dec 16, 2016 10:31 AM CST - Spin the globe and listen to stations around the world
You can spin the globe, click the green dot and listen to radio stations in any part of the world.Dec 16, 2016 9:28 AM CST - Facebook turns Messenger's camera into a Snapchat copy
The Messenger Camera should roll out globally over the coming days.Dec 16, 2016 8:35 AM CST - Netgear: 11 routers vulnerable to remote hacking
11 models of Netgear routers are susceptible to remote hacking.Dec 16, 2016 1:33 AM CST - Colorful's iGame Z270 mobos teased, ready for Kaby Lake
Colorful's next-gen iGame Z270 motherboard lineup has been leaked.Dec 16, 2016 12:04 AM CST - Nier Automata: 900p 60FPS on PS4, 1080p 60FPS on PS4 Pro
Nier Automata runs at just 900p on the PS4, but 60FPS - while the PS4 Pro handles 1080p 60FPS.Dec 15, 2016 9:30 PM CST - 7700K delidded, 30C reduction in temps - WTF, Intel
Intel Core i7-7700K could have broken TIM, because when it's removed, temps drop by 30C.Dec 15, 2016 8:11 PM CST - Nintendo Switch has higher GPU, CPU perf while docked?
Nintendo Switch may have limited performance while taken on-the-go, with full GPU and CPU perf unlocked while docked for console play.Dec 15, 2016 5:25 PM CST - Super Mario Run to make $60 million in first month
Despite its $10 price tag and always-online data-eating connectivity, Nintendo's first major mobile game is expected to be smash hit.Dec 15, 2016 4:20 PM CST - New Xbox One update boosts download speeds up to 80%
Microsoft rolls out a new firmware update aimed at boosting game download speeds for players with fast and slow internet.Dec 15, 2016 2:14 PM CST - Nintendo Switch may support head-tracking mobile VR
Nintendo may use its new Switch tablet handheld to power mobile VR similar to Samsung's Gear VR headset.Dec 15, 2016 1:02 PM CST - GIVEAWAY: Synology Surveillance Kit (NAS, HDDs, & more)
Secure your home in our latest giveaway with Synology's impressive Home Surveillance Kit.Dec 15, 2016 1:02 PM CST - NASA successfully launches satellites after delays
CYGNSS will be used to study hurricanes and to learn about their rapid intensification.Dec 15, 2016 12:14 PM CST - Tesla's Autopilot in action: Saving from an accident
Although the Autopilot on this Tesla Model X wasn't activated, the system is always on for safety even when not active.Dec 15, 2016 8:28 AM CST - Amazon Prime Air: First delivery by air
The Prime Air service is at the moment in a test phase in Cambridge, England.Dec 15, 2016 7:27 AM CST - NVIDIA bundles Raw Data, other games with GTX 1050/1060
NVIDIA announces VR game bundles for new GeForce GTX 1050/1060 purchases.Dec 15, 2016 5:50 AM CST - Ubisoft announces For Honor closed beta for January 2017
For Honor's closed beta will kick off next month.Dec 15, 2016 4:23 AM CST - Yahoo: Over 1 billion accounts have been compromised
Yahoo confirms over 1 billion user accounts have been compromised.Dec 15, 2016 3:09 AM CST - AMD's Zen CPU is killing Intel on Google searches
AMD Zen is beating Intel Kaby Lake 10 to 1 on Google searches.Dec 15, 2016 1:16 AM CST - Watch Dogs 2 patch: improved CrossFire performance, more
Watch Dogs 2's latest patch includes CrossFire performance improvements, and much more.Dec 15, 2016 12:13 AM CST - LG has 6 new smartphones ready to debut during CES 2017
LG is set for a huge CES 2017 with 6 smartphones to be unveiled during the show.Dec 14, 2016 11:05 PM CST - ISS to have its network bandwidth doubled soon
International Space Station's network speeds will be doubled soon to 600Mbps.Dec 14, 2016 9:36 PM CST - Vega 10 pumps 4K 60FPS in Star Wars: Battlefront DLC
Star Wars: Battlefront's new Rogue One DLC running at 4K 60FPS on AMD's next-gen Vega 10 graphics card.Dec 14, 2016 8:32 PM CST - Amazon launches Prime Video in more than 200 countries
Amazon is offering a free 7-day trial and the monthly price for this service is $2.99 or 2.99 euro for the first six months.Dec 14, 2016 5:23 PM CST - Sony announces $113 Revolution Pro PS4 controller
Sony just announced another expensive third-party PS4 controller that improves on the default DualShock 4 in many ways.Dec 14, 2016 4:34 PM CST - Watch new Tekken 7 battles at 1080p 60FPS
Tekken 7 gets two new gameplay battles in 1080p 60FPS on PS4.Dec 14, 2016 12:33 PM CST - Microsoft to bundle drivers with Windows Store games
If you buy a game on the Windows Store, Microsoft will soon auto-download and install drivers onto your system.Dec 14, 2016 11:55 AM CST - Modern Warfare Remastered now has microtransactions
Activision adds in optional paid supply drops into a beloved classic as a means to fund the free new maps and modes.Dec 14, 2016 10:41 AM CST - HMD's first Nokia-branded phone is here and it costs $26
The phone comes in two versions - Nokia 150 and Nokia 150 Dual SIM.Dec 14, 2016 9:32 AM CST - Facebook Events app now available for Android users
Facebook events app is perfect for users who like to have a better overview of their upcoming events.Dec 14, 2016 8:26 AM CST - Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey new role revealed soon
A new reality: Brendan Iribe just stepped down from Oculus, and now Palmer Luckey's new role will be revealed soon.Dec 14, 2016 6:17 AM CST - LG's new 4K HDR monitor with USB-C debuts at CES 2017
LG will show off a new 4K HDR monitor powered over USB-C at CES 2017.Dec 14, 2016 4:31 AM CST - Oculus CEO and co-founder Brendan Iribe steps down
Oculus co-founder and CEO steps down, leaves the VR giant without a boss.Dec 14, 2016 2:53 AM CST - 45-year-old spends stolen $1 million on Game of War
Man steals $4.8 million, spends $1 million of it in Game of War.Dec 14, 2016 12:16 AM CST - Win this awesome Activision console gaming pack!
Take home this awesome gaming pack thanks to our friends at Activision.Dec 13, 2016 11:16 PM CST - Vega 10 should ship with 8GB HBM2, Titan X beating perf
AMD's next-gen Vega 10 should ship with 8GB of HBM2, and Titan X beating performance.Dec 13, 2016 10:11 PM CST - Warner developing a female DC Comics villain film
Studio is doubling down on 'Suicide Squad' projects, with the director who screwed up the first one.Dec 13, 2016 6:30 PM CST - Nintendo Switch was designed by younger generation
Nintendo's new handheld console hybrid wasn't designed by the company's clandestine old guard, but a fresh younger pool of engineers/developers.Dec 13, 2016 5:10 PM CST - Apple's AirPods are finally available after a delay
The company had some unspecified problems with the AirPods, and they missed their initial deadline of October.Dec 13, 2016 4:22 PM CST - AMD's next-gen Ryzen: biggest leap in CPU tech in years
AMD announces Ryzen, it's next-gen CPU family based on the Zen CPU architecture.Dec 13, 2016 3:00 PM CST - Corsair reveals ultra-fast Force MP500 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
Corsair's new Force MP500 M.2 SSDs rock up to 3,000 MB/s read and 2,400 MB/s write speeds.Dec 13, 2016 2:19 PM CST - For Honor is online-only, campaign requires internet
For Honor is an always-online game and requires internet to play, even its singleplayer campaign mode.Dec 13, 2016 1:15 PM CST - ADATA reveals new SU900 2.5-inch 3D NAND SSD lineup
ADATA's new Ultimate SU900 SSD lineup uses 3D NAND for high-end efficiency with capacities up to 2TB.Dec 13, 2016 11:25 AM CST - SpaceX delays its first crewed NASA flight to 2018
Even with the delay of the test flight with a crew, SpaceX is still in better position than their competitor Boeing.Dec 13, 2016 9:31 AM CST - Nokia-branded Android smartphone could cost only $150
The smartphone will be launched in two versions which will differ in display size and the amount of memory.Dec 13, 2016 8:26 AM CST - Synaptics partners with OXi Technology
It appears that Synaptics is working on expanding their capabilities outside of their current technologies.Dec 13, 2016 7:36 AM CST - PS4 Pro patch cuts 4K gaming on old 4K HDMI 1.4 displays
Sony just killed PS4 Pro 4K gaming support on legacy 4K HDMI 1.4 displays with a firmware patch. Was it a mistake, or a tactical move?Dec 13, 2016 7:22 AM CST - Synaptics helps get rid of fingerprint sensor buttons
The real innovation is being able to work through the existing device glass, up to 1mm thick.Dec 13, 2016 7:00 AM CST - Vega 10 with 8GB HBM2 plays DOOM at 4K Ultra, hits 70FPS
AMD's next-gen Vega 10 graphics card handles DOOM at 4K Ultra settings, reaches 70FPS average.Dec 13, 2016 6:21 AM CST - Xbox boss: Project Scorpio isn't a response to PS4 Pro
Xbox boss says 'we built our Xbox plans not in response to others', says 2017 'will be a good year'Dec 13, 2016 12:47 AM CST - ASUS to lead gaming monitor market in 2017
High-end gaming monitors are going to be a big market in 2017, with ASUS leading the pack.Dec 12, 2016 11:25 PM CST - Oppo launches first 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player
The best 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on the market is about to be unleashed.Dec 12, 2016 11:00 PM CST - Steam client update supports 4K in-house streaming, more
Steam's new client update includes higher bandwidth for 4K in-house streaming, new controller options, and more.Dec 12, 2016 9:53 PM CST - Engineering milestone: Wi-Fi uses 10,000x less power
Wi-Fi that uses 10,000x less power? Uh, that's amazing.Dec 12, 2016 8:34 PM CST - Techland recruits Witcher 3 dev for new open-world RPG
Techland has enlisted the help of CD Projekt RED's Damien Monnier for its new open-world fantasy RPG.Dec 12, 2016 5:20 PM CST - Intel to unveil Skylake-X, Kaby Lake-X at Gamescom 2017
Intel is expected to announce its new Skylake-X enthusiast refresh at Gamescom in August 2017.Dec 12, 2016 4:11 PM CST - How to make a retro arcade out of a NES cartridge
Who needs the NES Mini when you have a whole console in a cartridge?Dec 12, 2016 3:17 PM CST - HTC 11 could feature 8GB of RAM and Snapdragon 835
The leaked photo shows that HTC 11 features a dual rear camera with 8MP selfie camera.Dec 12, 2016 2:33 PM CST - NASA postpones launch due to equipment malfunction
The next possible launch opportunity is Tuesday, pending resolution of the pump issue.Dec 12, 2016 1:53 PM CST - Thermaltake reveals Core X71 tempered glass PC case
Thermaltake shows off the new Core X71 full-tower chassis with tempered glass panels.Dec 12, 2016 1:18 PM CST - Electric car that has a garden and turns into an office
The car can also transform into an office, says the company.Dec 12, 2016 12:25 PM CST - Microsoft: you have to 'fudge' info to market 4K HDR
4K HDR console gaming is here, but Microsoft admits they have to 'fudge' the details to get consumers interested--but Sony's guilty, too. Here's how.Dec 12, 2016 10:34 AM CST - TSMC's new $15.7 billion fab will make 3nm, 5nm chips
TSMC plans to spend $15.7 billion on a new fabrication facility that will make 3nm and 5nm chips.Dec 12, 2016 9:41 AM CST - Decima engine will 'rocket Death Stranding to Jupiter'
Using Guerrilla Games' Decima 'engine,' Hideo Kojima plans to rocket Death Stranding past the moon all the way into Jupiter's orbit.Dec 12, 2016 8:39 AM CST - AMD announces Radeon Instinct, the beginning of AI
AMD's new Radeon Instinct is Team Red's first shot at building Skynet.Dec 12, 2016 8:00 AM CST - New HDMI 2.0b spec announced by format working group
Update to HDMI spec adds multiple features.Dec 12, 2016 1:08 AM CST - PS4 developers explain their single platform focus
Naughty Dog and Guerrilla Games explain 'the button' for 'more polygons' on PS4/PS4 Pro.Dec 12, 2016 12:40 AM CST - Hit the road with 'David Brent' in our Blu-ray giveaway!
Take home the 2016 comedy on us.Dec 11, 2016 11:25 PM CST - Watch Dogs 2 peak players drop by 47% already
Ubisoft does it again: Watch Dogs 2 player base is already running away from the game.Dec 11, 2016 11:05 PM CST - The 'Fate of the Furious' revealed in first trailer
The fastest franchise around set for 2017 return.Dec 11, 2016 8:38 PM CST - AMD Radeon RX 460 unlock, free 12.5% performance gain
Unlock your AMD Radeon RX 460, gain 12.5% of free performance - because, why not?!Dec 11, 2016 8:13 PM CST - ARK dev: PS4 Pro performance equal to $900 gaming PC
PS4 Pro performance is equivalent to a $900 gaming PC says ARK: Survival Evolved developer.Dec 11, 2016 6:23 PM CST - Crytek staff claim they haven't been paid in 3 months
Some Crytek employees are claiming they're not being paid again.Dec 11, 2016 5:44 PM CST - It's 'War' in new 'Planet of the Apes' teaser trailer
The Apes return in next year's sequel follow-up.Dec 11, 2016 5:05 PM CST - Final Fantasy XV: How to master attacks and combos
Final Fantasy XV's combat is much more than crazy button-mashing, and here's how to unlock the secrets to success while fighting any foe.Dec 10, 2016 10:27 PM CST - Huawei Mate 9 goes on sale in the US on January 6th
The price of the Mate 9 should be around $776.Dec 10, 2016 5:27 PM CST - Faraday Future keeps teasing their upcoming electric car
The company is doing a good job at creating the hype. Hopefully, they will not disappoint us.Dec 10, 2016 2:40 PM CST - Qualcomm teases 48-core processor on 10nm process
Qualcomm dives into 10nm with its surprise 48-core processor aimed at the server market.Dec 9, 2016 8:17 PM CST - Watch Shigeru Miyamoto play Mario's theme song on guitar
Mario's creator shows up on The Tonight Show to play a little jingle that defined our childhood.Dec 9, 2016 2:13 PM CST - BitFenix reveals new enthusiast Shogun PC case
BitFenix shows off its new spacious EATX case with dual tempered windows,Dec 9, 2016 12:16 PM CST - Nintendo's Super Mario Run mobile game is online-only
Nintendo's unique one-handed Mario mobile platformer requires a persistent internet connection to play.Dec 9, 2016 11:24 AM CST - Next iPhone might not be that spectacular after all...
The basic design should remain the same, meaning no wireless charging or glass casing.Dec 9, 2016 10:26 AM CST - Samsung confirms Black Pearl; comes with more storage
The new glossy color will be exclusive to 128GB versions of the device and debut in select markets on December 9th.Dec 9, 2016 9:33 AM CST - Pewdiepie to delete his channel later today
UPDATE: Pewdiepie was just joking, deletes his second account instead.Dec 9, 2016 8:46 AM CST - NASA joins Giphy with almost 500 awesome GIFs
You can find funny GIFs or even learn something while browsing through hundreds of GIFs.Dec 9, 2016 8:23 AM CST - Nintendo Switch is actually pretty small
How big is the Nintendo Switch really? Here's what it looks like when held by an everyday adult.Dec 9, 2016 7:24 AM CST - Samsung Pearl Black S7 edge comes with more storage
The Korean giant will also expand the internal storage which should now have 128GB. The other specs will remain the same.Dec 9, 2016 4:25 AM CST - 'Spider-Man' comes home in first trailer
The 2017 summer blockbuster reveals first footage.Dec 8, 2016 11:25 PM CST - Third 'Cloverfield' film revealed & delayed by 8 months
The third entry in the mysterious franchise gets pushed back.Dec 8, 2016 5:14 PM CST - John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, dies
Glenn is also the oldest person to fly in space so far, and the only one to fly in both the Mercury and Space Shuttle programs.Dec 8, 2016 5:01 PM CST - AMD reboots its drivers with Crimson ReLive Edition
AMD releases its new Crimson ReLive Edition drivers, a fresh direction for 2017.Dec 8, 2016 3:22 PM CST - Faraday Future car will have cameras instead of mirrors
The two images of the yet-to-be-named electric car also show that Faraday Future is going for an unconventional design.Dec 8, 2016 11:35 AM CST - SpaceX's December launch postponed until early January
SpaceX stated that they are completing the final steps necessary to safely return to flight.Dec 8, 2016 10:33 AM CST - Huawei will unveil their concept phone on December 16th
Not much is know about the Honor concept smartphone, but Huawei posted a teaser that reveals the name of the device.Dec 8, 2016 9:25 AM CST - Cassini shows first images of Saturn from new orbit
Cassini began its new mission phase, which will send the spacecraft just past the outer edge of the main rings, on November 30th.Dec 8, 2016 8:34 AM CST - Doom update adds Infernal Run mode, multiplayer bots
Doom free update 5 adds bots, Infernal Run mode, Praetor Suit to multiplayer.Dec 8, 2016 1:03 AM CST - Tales of Berseria system requirements are on the low-end
Tales of Berseria system requirements include Phenom II X4 965, HD 7870, game will feature split screen.Dec 7, 2016 4:36 PM CST - PlayStation 4 breaks 50 million sales milestone
Sony breaks the 50 million milestone for PS4 sales, edging closer and closer to the Nintendo 3DS' sales dominance.Dec 7, 2016 3:16 PM CST - Western Digital reveals new 12TB Helium He12 hard drives
Western Digital itnroduces the industry's first 8-disk 12TB helium hard drives, and plans to roll out a 14TB SMR hard drive later next year.Dec 7, 2016 2:22 PM CST - Tech companies team up to create Global VR Association
In the official statement, they say their goal is to promote the growth of the global virtual reality industry.Dec 7, 2016 1:29 PM CST - Final Fantasy XV to get free major content updates
Although Final Fantasy XV is out, Square Enix is far from finished with the game, and will unload a ton of new free content updates to expand the JRPG.Dec 7, 2016 12:16 PM CST - Final Fantasy XV reportedly coming to PC in 2018
Square Enix apparently has plans to bring over its new epic JRPG to PC where it so obviously belongs.Dec 7, 2016 11:33 AM CST - Faraday Future unveils its first electric car next month
Faraday Future have shown a teaser for their CES event, stating that they will unveil their first production vehicle.Dec 7, 2016 10:32 AM CST - Nintendo Switch switches to full 1080p while docked
Nintendo Switch will hit full 1080p resolution while docked for console play, but only 720p when taken on the go.Dec 7, 2016 9:21 AM CST - Lexus covered its car in 41,999 programmable LED lights
The LEDs were placed on the car manually and if placed end-to-end, would stretch half a mile in length.Dec 7, 2016 8:26 AM CST - Nintendo Switch to have Gamecube Virtual Console games
Prepare to play Super Smash Bros. Melee on the Nintendo Switch.Dec 7, 2016 6:15 AM CST - Sony's new add-on merges trading cards with mobile games
Sony's plan to merge collectible card games with mobile gaming is brilliant, and could be a huge win for the company.Dec 7, 2016 4:22 AM CST - Sony making Wild Arms, Arc the Lad smartphone games
Sony Japan aims to smash the smartphone market by bringing some of its most beloved franchises to mobile world.Dec 7, 2016 1:51 AM CST - The Last Guardian critics opinion wrap up and analysis
It's doing well so far in many eyes but no so much in others.Dec 6, 2016 7:38 PM CST - Nolan confirms HBO's 'Westworld' won't return until 2018
These violent delights have violent ends... but you'll just have to be patient to see how it ends.Dec 6, 2016 4:19 PM CST - Oculus Touch officially available as of today
The Oculus Touch controllers will make the Rift VR experience more immersive and closer to that of the HTC Vive.Dec 6, 2016 3:22 PM CST - Apple hits record sales with their Apple Watch
Cook didn't mention any numbers, but according to him, Apple Watch will be one of the most popular Christmas gadgets.Dec 6, 2016 1:31 PM CST - Uber is opening an advanced AI lab
Uber clearly has big plans for the future, but this step will also help them in the short term.Dec 6, 2016 12:28 PM CST - ESA extends ISS participation to 2024
Funding for the ESA's extension will amount to about $861 million on usage and $163 million for science projects involving the Space Station.Dec 6, 2016 8:27 AM CST - AMD Radeon GPU tech will power Intel's next-gen iGPUs
AMD and Intel have reportedly signed a new agreement that will have Radeon GPU tech inside of Intel's next-gen CPUs.Dec 6, 2016 6:49 AM CST - Titanfall 2 infographic reveal interesting information
Just how active is the playerbase in this game?Dec 6, 2016 6:35 AM CST - Apple's new MacBook Pro has crappy battery life
Apple can't catch a break with its new MacBook Pros, with users claiming crappy battery life.Dec 6, 2016 4:28 AM CST - Ben Affleck's solo Batman movie will arrive in 2018
Ben Affleck's upcoming Batman movie should be slated in for summer 2018.Dec 6, 2016 2:12 AM CST - Battlefield 1's new update includes SLI fixes, and more
SLI fixes are on their way for Battlefield 1, but there are new drivers required after that, says DICE.Dec 6, 2016 12:24 AM CST - Nintendo Switch accessories begin to get detailed
New EB Games listing seems to confirm Nintendo Switch uses USB Type-C for quick charging.Dec 5, 2016 11:09 PM CST - 'Transformers 5' gets first trailer, explosions ensue
Get ready to transform and roll out... again.Dec 5, 2016 9:56 PM CST - PS4 Pro dev kit auctioned with 800GB of encrypted data
PS4 Neo development kit picked up at auction, has 800GB of encrypted data on its HDD.Dec 5, 2016 9:50 PM CST - 'Streets of Rage', 'Altered Beast' films on the way
Wiiiiiise from your gwaaaaaave!Dec 5, 2016 9:25 PM CST - Hollywood to rent movies, 2 weeks after they hit cinemas
Hollywood wants to rent movies just 2 weeks after they are in cinemas.Dec 5, 2016 8:32 PM CST - Join the 'Suicide Squad' in our Blu-ray giveaway
Take home the 2016 action blockbuster on us.Dec 5, 2016 5:21 PM CST - Netflix will double original show content in 2017
Over 1,000 hours of Netflix Originals will be offered in 2017 as company doubles efforts.Dec 5, 2016 5:17 PM CST - Nashville moves to dismiss Comcast anti-Fiber lawsuit
Nashville fighting back against lawsuit that would slow Google Fiber adoption, files motion to dismiss suit.Dec 5, 2016 4:25 PM CST - Amazon Go: Grocery shopping with no cash, no lines
The first Amazon Go store is located in Seattle and it will open to the public in early 2017.Dec 5, 2016 3:45 PM CST - The Last of US 2 being co-written by Westworld writer
Naughty Dog enlists the help of Westworld writer Halley Gross for Ellie's hate-filled story in The Last of Us Part 2.Dec 5, 2016 3:31 PM CST - PS4 Pro runs 'hot enough to cook an egg'
Sony's new 4K-ready PlayStation 4 Pro apparently gets quite hot, despite its Polaris GPU and FinFET SoC.Dec 5, 2016 2:39 PM CST - Resident Evil 7 FPS uncapped on PC, settings revealed
It looks like Capcom is taking Resident Evil 7's PC port very seriously, adding in a slew of graphical performance options and uncapped frame rates.Dec 5, 2016 1:20 PM CST - The Last Guardian pre-order numbers have surprised Sony
After 10 years in development, The Last Guardian is finally here.Dec 5, 2016 12:18 PM CST - ESA gets $425 million extra to complete ExoMars mission
The member nations held a two-day meeting in Switzerland where it has been announced that they will provide extra funds.Dec 5, 2016 11:24 AM CST - Interview with Dov Moran, inventor of the USB stick
I had the privilege of speaking with Dov Moran, and we discussed startups and business, but also about the future and what it holds.Dec 5, 2016 9:24 AM CST - Xbox One defeats PS4 in online Black Friday sales
Microsoft Xbox One outsells the Sony PlayStation 4 online over the Thanksgiving weekend.Dec 5, 2016 8:30 AM CST - Mass Effect: Andromeda to support 21:9 UltraWide on PC
BioWare confirms that Mass Effect: Andromeda should support 21:9 UltraWide aspect ratio on PC at launch.Dec 5, 2016 7:24 AM CST - New Lego Worlds game release scheduled for February 2017
Warner Bros. and TT Games announce new Lego Worlds release date for February next year.Dec 5, 2016 6:33 AM CST - Aquaman swims onto screens on October 5, 2018
Aquaman release date announced, James Wan directing with a debut of October 5, 2018.Dec 5, 2016 4:35 AM CST - Crackdown 3 runs at 4K on Xbox Scorpio, arrives in 2017
Crackdown 3 confirmed at 4K on Xbox Scorpio, will arrive for holiday 2017 'or earlier'Dec 5, 2016 3:24 AM CST - MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries announced for 2018
MechWarrior goes single-player again with MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries teased for 2018.Dec 5, 2016 2:00 AM CST - GIVEAWAY: Corsair Limited RM1000i Special Edition PSU
Celebrate Ten Years of PSUs and Ten Million PSUs Sold with Corsair and TweakTown.Dec 5, 2016 1:44 AM CST - Universal's 'The Mummy' returns in first teaser trailer
Studio takes the wraps off the fantasy-horror franchise reboot.Dec 4, 2016 11:46 PM CST - Social media ad spending will hit $50 billion by 2019
$50 billion - the amount of social media advertising spending in 2019, the same as newspaper ad spending.Dec 4, 2016 11:31 PM CST - Enter our giant 'BFG' Blu-ray giveaway thanks to Disney!
Take home the 2016 family hit on us.Dec 4, 2016 8:38 PM CST - Discover the 'Secret Life of Pets' in our Blu-ray promo!
Take home the 2016 animated comedy on us!Dec 4, 2016 6:28 PM CST - Star Wars creator George Lucas 'really liked' Rogue One
'Star Wars' creator weighs in on his 'Rogue One' screening.Dec 4, 2016 4:45 PM CST - Facebook debuts 'Instant Games' app worldwide
Instant Games launches on Facebook's Messenger and News Feed in 30 countries around the world today.Dec 4, 2016 4:30 PM CST - Knack 2 place further emphasis on 2 player co-op
You can finally enjoy some real co-op with the sequel of Knack with a sense of identity.Dec 4, 2016 2:16 PM CST - Rocket League gets a new map and a DLC car
Free map and a sleek looking DLC car for 2 bucks... Not a bad deal?Dec 4, 2016 12:28 PM CST - Battlefield 1 dev said shovel digging might come back
How weird was it when you found out that your shovel cannot dig the ground beneath you in Battlefield 1?Dec 4, 2016 11:20 AM CST - South Korea is getting an online version of Titanfall
It's basically Titanfall 1 on steroids!Dec 4, 2016 9:31 AM CST - Artificial intelligence creates a (bad) Christmas song
The song, if we can call it that, was created with a program named 'neural karaoke'Dec 4, 2016 8:23 AM CST - MacBook Pro GPU issues caused by software, not AMD
AMD Radeon GPUs weren't the cause of Apple's new MacBook Pro's GPU issues, but third-party software.Dec 4, 2016 2:07 AM CST - HP's new supercomputer is 8000x faster than your PC
HP creates 'The Machine', it's new supercomputer that is up to 8000x faster than existing PCs.Dec 4, 2016 12:38 AM CST - AMD's Zen-capable X370 boards preview on December 13
AMD will detail its AM4-based X370 motherboards during its 'New Horizon' event on December 13.Dec 3, 2016 11:00 PM CST - AMD's next-gen Vega 10 leaks - are they the real deal?
Benchmarks of the purported Vega 10 graphics card arrive, but is this just a spruced up Radeon RX 480?Dec 3, 2016 9:43 PM CST - Don't press new 'Guardians of the Galaxy' trailer button
Trailer reveals new scenes from the much anticipated sequel.Dec 3, 2016 5:58 PM CST - The Last of Us 2 is Ellie's harrowing story of hate
'This story is about hate, and an intense, harrowing, and emotional adventure.'Dec 3, 2016 5:32 PM CST - Zotac's $1999 VR Go backpack: GTX 1070, Intel i7 6700T
Zotac creates a high-performance, desktop-free VR gaming backpack with hot-swappable batteries.Dec 3, 2016 4:30 PM CST - Death Stranding analysis: breaking down the bizarre
Death Stranding's second trailer leaves us with more questions than answers, so let's break it down, shall we?Dec 3, 2016 3:14 PM CST - Marvel vs Capcom 3: Ultimate coming to PS4 later today
Can't wait for the new Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite? Why not just jump back into Marvel vs Capcom 3: Ultimate instead? It's coming to PS4 today.Dec 3, 2016 2:36 PM CST - The Last of Us 2 announced
The Last of Us Part II is officially happening, and Ellie and Joel have returned.Dec 3, 2016 1:20 PM CST - Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite announced, coming in 2017
Capcom announces Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite, a new fighter that likely uses Street Fighter V's engine and doesn't have any X-Men.Dec 3, 2016 12:48 PM CST - New Uncharted: The Lost Legacy announced
Naughty Dog is making a brand new Uncharted standalone story with a femme fatale duo.Dec 3, 2016 12:30 PM CST - Death Stranding's engine optimized for 4K on PS4 Pro
Death Stranding's in-game engine will be optimized for 4K fidelity and next-gen performance, possibly the same engine as Horizon: Zero Dawn.Dec 3, 2016 10:12 AM CST - PlayStation Experience 2016: watch here live
Tune in to see the future of PlayStation live during Sony's annual PSX event.Dec 3, 2016 9:56 AM CST - SpaceX plans first launch since September's explosion
SpaceX should launch satellites for Iridium Communications on December 16th.Dec 3, 2016 8:26 AM CST - Final Fantasy XV first impressions
How is Final Fantasy XV so far? Check out our first impressions to see what we think about Square Enix's massive new JRPG.Dec 3, 2016 6:49 AM CST - Watch Dogs 2 updated on the PC, long list of fixes
Ubisoft updates the PC version of Watch Dogs 2, includes CrossFire stability, long list of improvements and fixes.Dec 3, 2016 2:13 AM CST - Del Toro: F*ck Konami, killing Silent Hills was moronic
Guillermo Del Toro openly crushes Konami for cancelling Silent Hills after so much planning, investment, and work was put into the game.Dec 3, 2016 1:35 AM CST - NBA is being aired in 4K in the US this weekend
NBA's first 4K broadcast takes place this weekend between Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets.Dec 3, 2016 12:53 AM CST - Ubisoft: PC-like consoles was a 'good decision'
Ubisoft says it was a 'good decision' to have a PC architecture powering the current-gen consoles.Dec 2, 2016 11:19 PM CST - 8 minutes of new Prey gameplay footage released
Prey receives an 8-minute trailer at The Game Awards 2016.Dec 2, 2016 9:27 PM CST - Titanfall 2 blog detailed the items of the in-game store
The latest entry in the blog reveal more lore for Angel City, the elite Wingman pistol and provide more details on what the in-game shop is selling.Dec 2, 2016 7:37 PM CST - AMD performance issues in Darksiders Warmastered fixed
Darksiders Warmastered's AMD performance issues have been resolved with new patch.Dec 2, 2016 5:02 PM CST - Microsoft testing Gears of War 4 PC, console crossplay
Gears of War 4 PC players can try to stomp console players this weekend in Microsoft experiment.Dec 2, 2016 3:12 PM CST - Final Fantasy XV ships five million units in first day
Final Fantasy XV is now the fastest-selling game in the franchise, moving a colossal five million copies in a single day.Dec 2, 2016 2:25 PM CST - SSD costs expected to rise by 6-10% in early 2017
Solid-State Drive prices are expected to spike in the coming months, so you may want to pick up a few SSDs while costs are leveled out.Dec 2, 2016 1:15 PM CST - Resident Evil 7's campaign takes 14-16 hours to beat
Capcom's latest return to pure Resident Evil horror will last for a good chunk of time, taking up to 16 hours (or more) to beat.Dec 2, 2016 8:31 AM CST - Worms WMD is getting an update on December 7
Who's ready for new content to be added in this adorable turn-base strategy game which feature worms?Dec 2, 2016 7:33 AM CST - Steam Winter Sale is coming, prepare your wallet
Guys, just hide your wallet before Lord GabeN steals your money.Dec 2, 2016 5:44 AM CST - Useful tips for Battlefield 1 from its subbreddit
If you don't know them, these tips will save your life.Dec 2, 2016 4:31 AM CST - Free Titanfall 2 multiplayer trial launches this weekend
Publisher EA will be bringing a free demo trial of Titanfall 2 multiplayer mode to gamers this weekend.Dec 2, 2016 3:28 AM CST - New Battlefield 1 custom game mode is announced
Medics, beware of scouts and bring your A game with you in this mode.Dec 2, 2016 2:22 AM CST - AMD Radeon Pro 490 spotted online, beats GTX 1070
AMD Radeon Pro 490 benchmarks spotted, beats GTX 1070.Dec 2, 2016 12:47 AM CST - Ubisoft lying over The Division player numbers
The Division's player base is being fluffed up by Ubisoft, it's better - but nowhere near where it was when the game launched.Dec 1, 2016 11:39 PM CST - New Mass Effect: Andromeda 4K footage blows us away
Mass Effect: Andromeda's first 4K gameplay footage wildly smashes all expectations, and here's an analysis of the trailer.Dec 1, 2016 11:12 PM CST - Zelda: Breath of the Wild gets new gameplay footage
Breath of the Wild gets a batch of new gameplay, showing off combat and more in a unique jungle environment.Dec 1, 2016 10:05 PM CST - Shovel Knight getting new prequel Specter of Torment
Hey Shovel Knight fans! Sharpen your scythes for a new standalone prequel set in the distinct 16-bit style platforming world.Dec 1, 2016 9:43 PM CST - AMD aiming for 50% GPU market share, Vega GPU will help
Vega will drive AMD's discrete GPU market share to 50%, up from 20% this time last year.Dec 1, 2016 9:30 PM CST - Prey reboot gets a new futuristic gameplay trailer
Arkane's new Prey re-imagining gets a crisp new gameplay trailer, displaying some cerebral chaos that gamers can expect in 2017.Dec 1, 2016 9:25 PM CST - Telltale's Guardians of the Galaxy announced
In a not so-surprising move, Telltale Games confirms that its next game series will be based on Guardians of the Galaxy.Dec 1, 2016 8:37 PM CST - Guillermo del Toro, Mads Mikkelsen in Death Stranding
Death Stranding will feature Guillermo del Toro as well as Mads Mikkelsen, and here's some new native 4K gameplay.Dec 1, 2016 8:26 PM CST - AMD's next-gen Zen CPUs could be called Ryzen
Ryzen - AMD's name for their next-gen Zen family of CPUs with 'ThreadRipper' also teased.Dec 1, 2016 7:37 PM CST - New Duke Nukem game may be announced at The Game Awards
Duke Nukem's voice actor affirms that the FPS juggernaut is returning with some sort of brand new announcement.Dec 1, 2016 7:03 PM CST - A new map have been added to Overwatch PTR: Oasis
Needed change to Symmetra and Zarya are also in the PTR for players to test,Dec 1, 2016 6:33 PM CST - No Man's Sky steam reviews are up to 'mostly negative'
It's a good sign, right?Dec 1, 2016 5:42 PM CST - Are buggies coming to No Man's Sky?
How will it differ from the spaceship?Dec 1, 2016 4:29 PM CST - 5 reasons why AMD's next-gen Vega is going to kick ass
Vega 10 with HBM2 is going to be impressive, taking swings at NVIDIA's GTX 10 series cards in a big way.Dec 1, 2016 12:31 PM CST - EA tributes tragically killed Chapecoense soccer team
Electronic Arts is giving all FIFA 17 players a free Chapecoense kit and crest so they can pay tribute to the tragically lost lives in-game.Dec 1, 2016 11:32 AM CST - If you think AI era is coming, you're wrong! It's here
During a panel discussion on artificial intelligence, Hedges said that Watson is constantly learning specific branches of industries.Dec 1, 2016 10:21 AM CST - European countries working to attract Tesla investment
Netherlands is in a good position since Tesla Motors has already chosen Amsterdam for their European headquarters.Dec 1, 2016 9:25 AM CST - Apple joins the fight to end AIDS with special offers
This year marks Apple's 10th anniversary supporting (RED) in the fight to end AIDS.Dec 1, 2016 8:33 AM CST - 4 new CTUs are coming to Rainbow Six Siege next year
Aren't you excited that we're going to have more CTUs?Dec 1, 2016 7:32 AM CST - Steam's library of games is growing quicker every year
38% of all Steam games were released in 2016.Dec 1, 2016 5:24 AM CST - Overwatch's Season 3 begins, with changes on the way
The third season of competitive play begins on Overwatch, just as my addiction began to beg for it back.Dec 1, 2016 1:12 AM CST
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