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Will cloud replace hardware? 'I don't think that's the future,' Xbox boss saysXbox's Phil Spencer comments on the cloud, says it won't replace traditional games hardware and comments about Google Stadia's failure.Oct 30, 2022 5:23 PM CDT
Elon Musk responds to the rumors about him becoming Twitter's CEOElon Musk has responded to the rumors of him taking the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Twitter after buying the company.Oct 30, 2022 7:54 AM CDT
NASA announces it will achieve a historic moment in space exploration very soonNASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) have agreed on the next steps to get Mars samples that are being collected by Perseverance back on Earth.Oct 30, 2022 5:35 AM CDT
Xbox's Phil Spencer more interested in Call of Duty Mobile than COD on consolesCall of Duty might be the best-selling franchise on Xbox, but Phil Spencer sees the most potential in Call of Duty mobile, not the mainline games.Oct 29, 2022 10:10 PM CDT
Tesla auto rival GM will suspend advertising on Twitter because of Elon MuskGeneral Motors didn't wait long to pause its advertising efforts with Twitter now that Elon Musk is in control of the social media site.Oct 29, 2022 6:00 PM CDT
Phil Spencer: We'll ship Call of Duty on PlayStation as long as it makes senseXbox gaming CEO Phil Spencer says that Microsoft will continue shipping Call of Duty on PlayStation platforms post-merger as long as it makes sense.Oct 29, 2022 1:10 PM CDT
Mercedes-AMG unveils Formula 1 edition of the C63 S E PERFORMANCEThe Mercedes-AMG Estate and Saloon receive an exclusive Formula 1 Edition from the luxury German automaker for one year from the start of auto sales.Oct 28, 2022 11:15 PM CDT
Elon Musk responds to Kanye West's Twitter account being unbannedOwner of Twitter, Elon Musk, has announced a Twitter content moderation council while also responding to Kanye West's account being unbanned.Oct 28, 2022 9:09 PM CDT
Square Enix's top 3 game franchises have sold nearly 300 million copies combinedFinal Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts game sales combined total up to nearly 300 million copies sold globally across all platfrms.Oct 28, 2022 5:08 PM CDT
United Airlines to use Jaguar 2023 Jaguar I-PACE to ferry passengers to flightsJaguar and United Airlines have launched the first all-electric gate-to-gate airport transfer service for the US market - a sign of changing times.Oct 28, 2022 2:24 PM CDT
NASA releases recently snapped images of the Moon that'll drop your jawNASA's Lucy spacecraft has captured some incredible images of the surface of the Moon while it was flying by Earth for a gravity assist.Oct 28, 2022 6:01 AM CDT
NASA witnesses one of the largest meteor craters forming in the solar systemNASA's InSight lander detected a magnitude four Marsquake that was later found to be caused by a large meteor strike that rocked the Red Planet.Oct 28, 2022 4:39 AM CDT
Elon Musk is now the official owner of TwitterSpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now the official owner of Twitter, the world's second-largest social media platform, completing the $44 billion purchase.Oct 28, 2022 12:42 AM CDT
GIGABYTE teams with TEAMGROUP for insane DDR5-7800 XMP on AORUS Z790 boardsGIGABYTE and TEAMGROUP enable XMP support for a huge DDR5-7800 memory on new AORUS Z790 motherboards and Intel 13th Gen Core 'Raptor Lake' CPUs.Oct 27, 2022 11:26 PM CDT
Redditor picked up a Netflix cache server, packs 262TB of storageRedditor gets his hands-on a decommissioned Netflix cache server for free: inside, it packs a single Intel Xeon CPU, 64GB DDR3, and 262TB of storage.Oct 27, 2022 8:41 PM CDT
COLORFUL launches 8 new GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X cardsCOLORFUL unveils 4 new GeForce RTX 3060 8GB and 4 new GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GDDR6X graphics cards, breathing life into mid-range Ampere GPUs.Oct 27, 2022 6:31 PM CDT
Here's the bonuses PlayStation gamers will enjoy in Modern Warfare 2Activision reveals all the multiplayer content and rewards bonuses that PlayStation players will receive in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 on PS4, PS5.Oct 27, 2022 3:39 PM CDT
Modern Warfare 2 disc doesn't include the actual game, only has 72MB of filesCall of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is the latest game to feature a nearly-empty disc with an incredibly small amount of data that serves as authentication.Oct 27, 2022 11:28 AM CDT
NASA confirms asteroid nearly 2,500 feet wide will approach Earth very soonNASA's asteroid-tracking database has confirmed the existence of a massive asteroid estimated to be nearly 2,500 feet wide approaching Earth soon.Oct 27, 2022 6:25 AM CDT
NASA's Hubble telescope photographs a creepy cosmic keyhole out in deep spaceNASA's famous Hubble Space Telescope has been used by astronomers to capture a creepy cosmic key hold located 1,350 light-years from Earth.Oct 27, 2022 4:46 AM CDT
NASA's solar observatory catches the Sun 'smiling' back at EarthNASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory has captured an incredible photograph of the Sun 'smiling' back at Earth from millions of miles away.Oct 27, 2022 1:43 AM CDT
Luxury EV automaker Lucid releases some snazzy accessories for the Lucid AirLuxury automaker Lucid still struggles to manufacture and deliver its Lucid Air, but has some shiny new accessories for its luxury EV.Oct 26, 2022 11:59 PM CDT
SK hynix announces 32GB DDR5-6400 UDIMM / SO-DIMM memory, an industry firstSK hynix announces the industry's first DDR5-6400 UDIMM + SO-DIMM memory modules, becoming the fastest DDR5 memory at 6400Mbps, coming soon to your PC.Oct 26, 2022 8:47 PM CDT
Report: Tesla under DoJ criminal probe related to self-driving claimsTesla has some trouble on its hands, as the Department of Justice is investigating the electric automaker as part of a criminal probe.Oct 26, 2022 7:30 PM CDT
AMD's next-gen Radeon RX 7000 'RDNA 3' GPUs get Vulcan 1.3 supportAMD's soon-to-be-released Radeon RX 7000 series 'RDNA 3' graphics cards get official Vulkan 1.3 support ahead of their November 3 reveal.Oct 26, 2022 5:36 PM CDT

Results are in from 2023 Lordstown Motors Endurance all-electric pickup testEven though Lordstown Motors is not a well known brand, the company's Endurance electric truck offers some unique features - but questions remain.Oct 30, 2022 2:20 PM CDT
Elon Musk posts the email Twitter sent him on how to manage the companyElon Musk has posted the email Twitter sent him on how to manage the company which requires him to complete a mandatory 30-day course.Oct 30, 2022 7:16 AM CDT
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24GB + Radeon RX 7900 XT 20GB teased by leakerAMD's next-gen Navi 31-based Radeon RX 7900 XTX and Radeon RX 7900 XT graphics cards 'confirmed' by leaker, a few more days until the November 3 reveal.Oct 30, 2022 2:25 AM CDT
Toyota announces upgraded GR Supra GT4 EVO for interested 2023 auto buyersJapanese Automaker Toyota relied on driver feedback to make improvements for the GR Supra GT4 EVO car launched ready for 2023 - as car makers listen.Oct 29, 2022 9:52 PM CDT
Nissan set to unveil unique all-electric concept vehicles during SEMA auto showConcept cars are designed to be outlandish and show new auto technology or design, which Nissan did with a couple new electric vehicle concepts.Oct 29, 2022 3:16 PM CDT
Blizzard's worst creation didn't make much moneyDiablo III's auction house, which was arguably Blizzard's worst creation in any game ever, hardly made any money and probably won't ever come back.Oct 29, 2022 12:31 AM CDT
Lamborghini takes its Urus super SUV on a press and promotion tour across EuropeThe Lamborghini Urus super SUV recently went on a four-city European tour so guests were able to learn more about the luxury vehicle.Oct 28, 2022 10:30 PM CDT
BioWare reiterates that Mass Effect 5 is a singleplayer RPGBioWare reconfirms the new Mass Effect game is a singleplayer project, but it's still in pre-production phases of planning and has not entered production.Oct 28, 2022 8:13 PM CDT
The Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises have sold over 85 million units combinedCD Projekt RED's franchises, The Witcher and Cyberpunk, have sold a combined 80 million copies across all PC and console platforms in worldwide regions.Oct 28, 2022 4:29 PM CDT
BMW adds more electronic features standard on the 2023 BMW R 1250 R RoadsterGerman automaker BMW has released details about the BMW R 1250 R Roadster motorcycle, making some optional features in previous models standard for 2023.Oct 28, 2022 11:18 AM CDT
Mark Zuckerberg has a shakey response to Meta's stock crash and metaverse woesFacebook founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has given a statement following Meta's stock price crash and massive concerns about the company's direction.Oct 28, 2022 5:37 AM CDT
SpaceX releases epic video of rocket launch and a clean landing on the oceanSpaceX has launched another batch of its Starlink satellites via its workhorse rocket the Falcon 9 which has successfully landed back on a ship at sea.Oct 28, 2022 3:58 AM CDT
European Union decides to ban sale of new combustion engine vehicles in 2035The EU has ambitious future plans to fight climate change, and that now includes banning new gas and diesel vehicle sales by 2035.Oct 28, 2022 12:30 AM CDT
NVIDIA releases new GeForce Game Ready 526.47 WHQL driversNVIDIA's new GeForce Game Ready 526.47 WHQL drivers are here, offering the best day-0 gaming experience in Sackboy: A Big Adventure, and so much more.Oct 27, 2022 10:21 PM CDT
Twitter CEO and CFO leave the company, Elon Musk is now in charge of TwitterTwitter CEO Parag Agrawal and CFO Ned Segal have left the company, and won't be returning, leaving SpaceX and Tesla boss Elon Musk to run Twitter.Oct 27, 2022 8:10 PM CDT
European Council: all electronic devices need USB-C charging by 2024The European Council has decided on a 'common charger directive' that will see all future electronic devices requiring USB-C charging ports by 2024.Oct 27, 2022 5:55 PM CDT
Xbox to raise prices and Game Pass could be the first in lineXbox's Phil Spencer admits that Microsoft may eventually have to raise prices on its gaming products and services, Game Pass likely to be first in line.Oct 27, 2022 2:53 PM CDT
Meta has lost over $21 billion from metaverse spending in 2 yearsMeta's Reality Labs VR division has lost a record $3.67 billion in Q3, and Meta has spent over $21.7 billion on its metaverse plans since 2020 alone.Oct 27, 2022 10:20 AM CDT
Elon Musk is about to takeover Twitter without selling any more Tesla stockSpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has seemingly secured funding for his Twitter deal without having to sell any more Tesla stock than he already has.Oct 27, 2022 5:53 AM CDT
NASA's Webb telescope captures two galaxies colliding headfirst into each otherNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has captured an epic collision in galactic proportions as two galaxies collide headfirst out in deep space.Oct 27, 2022 3:31 AM CDT
Elon Musk confirms Starlink works on all moving objects, but there's a big catchElon Musk and SpaceX have announced that Starlink satellite internet is coming to any moving object, but there's a big catch for the new feature.Oct 27, 2022 1:23 AM CDT
Apple: yeah, the iPhone will switch from Lightning to USB-C in futureApple says that it will comply with EU law to swtich from the Lightning port on its future-gen iPhone, to USB-C... and the world collectively smiles.Oct 26, 2022 10:24 PM CDT
Elon Musk has been losing $270 million every single day, $100+ billion in a yearSpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been and still is losing $270 million every day, with reports saying he's lost $100 billion in less than a year.Oct 26, 2022 8:21 PM CDT
AMD Ryzen 3 7300X CPU teased: 4 cores and 8 threads at up to 5.0GHzAMD's upcoming Ryzen 3 7300X (4C/8T) and Ryzen 7 7800X (10C/20T) both spotted, with the Ryzen 3 7300X boosting its Zen 4 cores at up to 5.0GHz.Oct 26, 2022 6:53 PM CDT
Audi will team up with Sauber to start racing Formula 1 in 2026In the 2026 season, Audi is jumping into the Formula 1 market, when Sauber F1 and Audi team up - the German automaker has an important role to play.Oct 26, 2022 4:45 PM CDT

Microsoft sells Xbox hardware at a substantial lossMicrosoft probably will never lower its 30% royalty fee on Xbox as long as consoles exist, Microsoft takes a substantial loss from console production.Oct 30, 2022 1:39 PM CDT
NASA's Webb telescope catches a haunting view of a black ghostly hand in spaceNASA's James Webb Space Telescope has been used to capture a phenomenal yet haunting view of the iconic Pillars of Creation out in deep space.Oct 30, 2022 5:53 AM CDT
Microsoft: We intend to treat Call of Duty similarly to MinecraftXbox's Phil Spencer reiterates Microsoft's public commitment to treat Call of Duty similar to Minecraft when it comes to cross-platform content access.Oct 29, 2022 11:08 PM CDT
The Nissan GT-R will return in 2023 with a starting price tag of $113,540If you're a fan of the GT-R, Nissan has released the 2023 Nissan GT-R, and it is a beast - but will set you back six figures for either grade.Oct 29, 2022 7:53 PM CDT
Most powerful Honda ever offered in the US, 2023 Civic Type R now shippingThe 2023 Honda Civic Type R is the most powerful Honda production vehicle sold in the U.S., and is a hatchback manufactured in Japan.Oct 29, 2022 2:01 PM CDT
2023 Toyota Crown hybrid sedan offers a unique and 'weird' driving experienceThe 2023 Toyota Crown will arrive in early 2023 from the Japanese automaker and provides a fun and unique driving experience for any interested buyers.Oct 28, 2022 11:45 PM CDT
Square Enix is willing to sell pieces of its studios to reduce riskSquare Enix wants to reduce risk by any means, even if it means selling off parts of its game development studios or making investments in new studios.Oct 28, 2022 9:29 PM CDT
Elon Musk announces Twitter council to moderate content and reinstate accountsElon Musk has already begun making changes to Twitter, and one of the very first things the SpaceX CEO has done is form a 'Twitter council'.Oct 28, 2022 6:12 PM CDT
Call of Duty is the best-selling franchise in PlayStation history, Sony saysCall of Duty is the best-selling PlayStation franchise of all time, beating out any other first-party IP or series, Sony has confirmed in marketing info.Oct 28, 2022 3:51 PM CDT
The next new Dragon Age game can now be played from start to finishDragon Age 4, aka the new Dragon Age Dreadwolf, has now made a major development milestone and is one big step closer to being released in gamers' hands.Oct 28, 2022 9:48 AM CDT
NASA officially calls upon the public to help it understand real-life spritesNASA has announced its new citizen science project, and the space agency has called upon citizens to help it understand real-life sprites.Oct 28, 2022 5:17 AM CDT
Elon Musk explains exactly why he bought Twitter in a stark public messageSpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk now owns Twitter and has explained why he purchased the social media company in a stark public message to advertisers.Oct 28, 2022 2:35 AM CDT
Ford F-150 Lightning has 0-60 mph time in less than 4 seconds, CEO claimsThe Ford F-150 Lightning EV truck will reach 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds - slightly faster than previously thought - according to Ford CEO Jim Farley.Oct 27, 2022 11:59 PM CDT
EU laws will stop 8K TVs from being sold over high power consumption8K TV sales are going to be stopped in the EU over high power consumption, must have the same EEI as 4K displays starting on March 1, 2023.Oct 27, 2022 9:06 PM CDT
NVIDIA GeForce NOW price drop to $29.99 for the first 6 monthsNVIDIA is dropping the price of its 'Priority' tier GeForce NOW game streaming membership, down to just $29.99 for the first 6 months.Oct 27, 2022 7:15 PM CDT
Microsoft misses Xbox Game Pass subscription growth target by 44%Microsoft misses its Game Pass subscriber growth projections in the last year, wanted to increase subscribers by 72% but subscribers only grew 28%Oct 27, 2022 4:49 PM CDT
Acura adding new standard premium services and other perks to 2023 RDXThe 2023 Acura RDX is available now at your local Acura dealership, with the Japanese automaker throwing in some additional perks and benefits for buyers.Oct 27, 2022 12:30 PM CDT
Renault intros the 4ever Trophy, a full-electric SUV expected in 2025The Renault 4ever Trophy electric SUV was introduced during the Paris auto show - and interested customers have to wait until 2025.Oct 27, 2022 9:08 AM CDT
NVIDIA working with AIBs 'around the clock' on GeForce RTX 4090s blowing upNVIDIA is reportedly working with AIB partners around the clock on resolving MAJOR issues with the GeForce RTX 4090 and its 16-pin power connector issues.Oct 27, 2022 5:19 AM CDT
Tesla's claims about its vehicles now under a big federal criminal investigationTesla is facing a criminal investigation for its claims about its EV's capabilities, with prosecutors from the Department of Justice now getting involved.Oct 27, 2022 2:20 AM CDT
Honda teasing a new Accord with a sleek look for 2023 midsize sedan modelThe 2023 Honda Accord promises better hybrid performance and sleek styling, as the Japanese automaker attempts to spice up the midsize sedan market.Oct 27, 2022 12:30 AM CDT
Intel Core i9-13900K smiles for nude CPU die shots, nerd out hereIntel's new flagship Core i9-13900K 'Raptor Lake' CPU gets the teardown treatment, with some high-resolution CPU die photos to check out here.Oct 26, 2022 9:36 PM CDT
NVIDIA CEO flies to Taiwan, secures TSMC 3nm wafers for next-gen GPUs in 2024NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang reportedly flies to Taiwan, meets with TSMC to ensure 3nm wafers are secured for their next-gen GPUs dropping in 2024.Oct 26, 2022 8:06 PM CDT
Elon Musk trolls: brings a SINK to Twitter HQ, tweets 'let that sink in!'Elon Musk has entered the lion's den: walks into Twitter HQ holding a kitchen sink, tweets out 'Entering Twitter HQ - let that sink in!'Oct 26, 2022 6:02 PM CDT
Xbox Game Pass makes a lot less money than we thought, but it's still profitableXbox Game Pass generates significantly less revenue that what Brazilian regulators CADE had reported, and instead makes up 10-15% of Xbox services revenue.Oct 26, 2022 4:08 PM CDT

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