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- EA charges real money for gas in Need for Speed: No LimitsEA sinks to a new low: is now charging real money for in-game gas in Need for Speed: No Limits.Jan 26, 2015 11:31 PM CST
- Coffee machine or PC Chassis? Meet the Silver Ghost projectMontymole's Modding Emporium has designed a custom chassis that looks like a coffee machine or an arcade game.Jan 26, 2015 9:05 PM CST
- NASA says SpaceX, Boeing one step closer to launching astronautsNASA says SpaceX and Boeing are even closer to launching US astronauts into space.Jan 26, 2015 7:25 PM CST
- Report: Microsoft shipped 6.6M Xbox units during 2014 holidayMicrosoft reportedly shipped 6.6 million Xbox One units during the 2014 Christmas shopping season.Jan 26, 2015 5:25 PM CST
- Oculus plans to create virtual reality movies for its headsetTo help offer more content to users, Oculus plans to produce virtual reality movies for its headsets.Jan 26, 2015 3:05 PM CST
- Netflix feels threatened by piracy-fueled Popcorn Time appNetflix has cited piracy as their #1 competitor, and apps such as Popcorn Time are becoming increasingly popular.Jan 26, 2015 9:47 AM CST
- Xiaomi could be worth $100 billion, a billionaire investor claimsBillionaire investor believes Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi could reach valuation of $100 billion following same course.Jan 26, 2015 5:27 AM CST
- Australian man fined for illegal drone flight thanks to YouTube uploadAn Australian man has been issued a drone infringement fine from CASA thanks to them watching his YouTube uploads.Jan 26, 2015 2:29 AM CST
- Here's the first look at the purported PS4 Slim consoleThe first tease of the refreshed PlayStation 4 is here, with purported shots of the PS4 slim surfacing.Jan 25, 2015 9:31 PM CST
- Dennis Rodman doesn't believe his friends in Pyongyang hacked SonyDennis Rodman doesn't believe North Korea is responsible for the Sony Pictures data breach.Jan 25, 2015 3:50 PM CST
- Mojang: Minecraft passwords compromised by phishing, not hackingMore than 1,800 Minecraft passwords were stolen via phishing and not by hack, according to Mojang.Jan 25, 2015 1:40 PM CST
- YouTube pressuring artists to sign with YouTube Music Key serviceYouTube is forcibly pushing artists into their new service - Music Key.Jan 25, 2015 8:28 AM CST
- Battlefield Hardline's maps and modes detailedEA has teased all of the maps and various modes of the upcoming Battlefield Hardline.Jan 25, 2015 12:36 AM CST
- Call of Duty: World at War II rumored to be unveiled in MayActivision is preparing to unveil Call of Duty: World at War II on May 4 according to the latest rumors.Jan 24, 2015 8:18 PM CST
- US wireless carrier battle presents great opportunity for subscribersAll four major US wireless carriers are fighting for subscribers, but the spot for the No. 3 spot between T-Mobile and Sprint is especially fierce.Jan 24, 2015 2:47 PM CST
- Companies must 'update their security' plans to improve securityCompanies must be ready for a number of cyberattack scenarios, including if a breach does occur.Jan 24, 2015 12:35 PM CST
- Lizard Squad says it wasn't hacked, distributed customer dataThe Lizard Squad says it wasn't hacked, and someone intentionally released customer passwords for its DDoS service.Jan 24, 2015 7:15 AM CST
- BlackBerry wants Congress to force app devs to create BlackBerry appsBlackBerry CEO John Chen plans to ask Congress to make it mandatory app developers include apps for its platform.Jan 24, 2015 1:30 AM CST
- Nonprofit groups must be aware of ransomware attacks, as threats riseNonprofits are at risk of malware and ransomware attacks, and need to be vigilant to identify and avoid these threats.Jan 23, 2015 3:31 PM CST
- SPE computers still not functioning normally after data breachSony is still struggling following its data breach in late 2014, as its computer systems are still not functioning normally.Jan 23, 2015 12:52 PM CST
- Cybersecurity a 'daunting operational challenge' for companiesCybersecurity is a major problem for companies, and they have a lot of hurdles to overcome for success.Jan 23, 2015 2:40 AM CST
- Writer with ties to Anonymous sentenced to 5 years for threatening FBIA writer and activist with ties to the Anonymous hacker collective has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years for threatening an FBI agent.Jan 23, 2015 1:09 AM CST
- Apple Watch battery life is going to iSuck, 3.5 hours of standard useApple Watch battery life is said to be around 3.5 hours of standard app use, or just 2.5 hours under heavy use.Jan 22, 2015 6:13 PM CST
- Vormetric: 93% of companies face insider threat cybersecurity risksMore than 9 out of 10 companies are vulnerable to various cybersecurity risks related to insider threats.Jan 22, 2015 4:21 PM CST
- Google broke out the check book to help lobby politicians in 2014Google spent a lot of money, almost $17 million, in its lobbying efforts during 2014.Jan 22, 2015 3:34 PM CST
- Analyst claims the Apple Watch will go on sale this MarchAnalyst Ming Chi Kuo from KGI Securities claims the new Apple smartwatch will be released in March and sell 5 million units before the close of April.Jan 26, 2015 11:08 PM CST
- Oops, I meant sunny side up! Scientists can now unboil eggsScientists can now unboil egg whites, helping explain the process for their new protein liquifying process to help cheapen cancer drugs.Jan 26, 2015 8:54 PM CST
- Microsoft saw increased demand for Surface, but is the tablet doomed?Even with increasing interest in the Microsoft Surface tablet, could the end be near for the device?Jan 26, 2015 6:09 PM CST
- Analyst: Apple Pay likely didn't contribute to Apple's 2014 successApple Pay could help usher mobile payments to the mainstream, but didn't widely contribute to Apple's Q4 2014 success, analyst says.Jan 26, 2015 4:50 PM CST
- NVIDIA GTX 970 suffers memory bugNVIDIA's successful GTX 970 has fallen victim to a memory bug that severely limits performance in key scenarios.Jan 26, 2015 10:46 AM CST
- Sony postpones earnings reports due to hacking attackSony has delayed their third-quarter earnings report due to hacking attacks.Jan 26, 2015 8:58 AM CST
- Twitter now using Bing to translate contentTwitter is now using Bing to translate tweets - A ltitle hard to get to and not available unless you log in, it's better than copy pasting to Google.Jan 26, 2015 4:28 AM CST
- COD: World at War II rumor could be false, Black Ops III instead?It looks like Call of Duty: World at War II might not be unveiled in May, but instead we'll see Black Ops III.Jan 26, 2015 1:30 AM CST
- SK Hynix launches KLEVV DDR RAM lineup, targeted at high-end gamersThere could be a very important new player in the high-end RAM market, with the SK Hynix linked 'KLEVV' brand, aimed at gamers.Jan 25, 2015 7:26 PM CST
- Fable creator ponders HoloLens, and whether a killer app is availableThe HoloLens wowed consumers, but without a killer app, will it mean anything?Jan 25, 2015 3:05 PM CST
- A modders dream? Yet another Parvum modded case hits our radarBeckModz is constructing yet another awesome Parvum build. This one reminds us a little of a Pokemon, though.Jan 25, 2015 12:27 PM CST
- Before the Xbox One, Microsoft knew what it was doing with DirectX 12DirectX 12 was in the pipeline before the Xbox One had been released according to Microsoft's Phil Spencer.Jan 25, 2015 6:27 AM CST
- Windows 10 Preview build 9926 with Cortana, and more is now availableMicrosoft makes its latest Windows 10 Preview build 9926 available, including Cortana and all the other bits and pieces it showed off last week.Jan 24, 2015 10:19 PM CST
- Key to wider wearable adoption could be to just keep things simpleFor companies trying to get consumers and business users to adopt wearables, keeping things simple and easy-to-use should be important.Jan 24, 2015 7:30 PM CST
- Report: Active seniors enjoying the Internet, especially using PCsBaby Boomers enjoy Internet connectivity, especially using PCs, but with rising interest in smartphones and tablets.Jan 24, 2015 2:19 PM CST
- Microsoft Xbox chief expects to do great things, thanks to Windows 10Xbox chief has a lot to be happy for, and hopes to see great things from Windows 10.Jan 24, 2015 11:15 AM CST
- Psychologist explains gaming addiction, dangers posed to gamersPsychologist breaks down the motives behind gamers as they literally play to death.Jan 24, 2015 5:40 AM CST
- Kaspersky: 32% of users don't take precautions when sharing devicesUsers face security problems when sharing devices and not properly keeping them secure, Kaspersky report finds.Jan 23, 2015 9:23 PM CST
- Augmented reality poised to shake up medical world in next few yearsWithin the next five years, the medical world is poised to receive a big boost from augmented reality.Jan 23, 2015 2:50 PM CST
- 3 Gifts for Your Techie That Are Better Than an iPhoneSurely there is a better gift for your techie partner or friend than an iPhone? Here's some ideas for you.Jan 23, 2015 3:16 AM CST
- This multi-tool Leatherman bracelet is an IT-workers dreamLeatherman are offering up their newest addition - a multi-tool bracelet.Jan 23, 2015 2:32 AM CST
- Apple boss Tim Cook earned a nice $9.3 million in 2014Apple CEO Tim Cook's compensation was $9.22 million for 2014, with his salary reaching $1.7 million.Jan 23, 2015 12:35 AM CST
- Madonna thanks police for arresting hacker accused of stealing songsHacker responsible for stealing Madonna songs has been arrested in Israel, and Madonna is quite thankful.Jan 22, 2015 5:26 PM CST
- New Resident Evil movie begins filming in August, Milla Jovovich saysThe newest Resident Evil movie will begin filming in August, Milla Jovovich says.Jan 22, 2015 4:07 PM CST
- Rising demand for cybersecurity to prevent insider threatsGovernment contractor General Dynamics has seen an increase in cybersecurity to help defend against insider threats.Jan 22, 2015 2:18 PM CST
- Some Australian trade trainees to use 3D simulators for schoolingAussie trade trainers have teamed up with a technology company to produce 3D-simulator courses for their students.Jan 26, 2015 10:03 PM CST
- Antec now with new P380 chassis in stockAntec announce their P380 chassis - set as a refresh and upgrade of their famous P180 model.Jan 26, 2015 8:06 PM CST
- Retailers interested in adopting Apple Pay mobile payment serviceRetailers have shown increased interest in adopting the Apple Pay mobile payment service, and 2015 could be a big year for mobile payment services.Jan 26, 2015 5:55 PM CST
- Disney's 'Frozen' becomes US highest selling Blu-ray discSells 7.5 million copies in the United States alone.Jan 26, 2015 4:30 PM CST
- Ubisoft bans paid game license keys without warningUbisoft has taken a tough stance on redistributed game licenses by punishing users without warning.Jan 26, 2015 10:14 AM CST
- Apple Watch has great potential, but smartwatches may be too gimmickyThe Apple Watch should help greatly promote the smartwatch market, but could still be too gimmicky for casual consumers.Jan 26, 2015 6:18 AM CST
- The Wall Street Journal warned us in 1990 about sale of personal dataThe Wall Street Journal published an article in 1990 warning us about sale of personal data. It's interesting and awakening to reflect on past information.Jan 26, 2015 3:34 AM CST
- 256GB SSDs will cost less than $70 in 2H 2015, according to ApacerApacer predicts that the price of 256GB SSDs will drop to below $70 in the second half of 2015.Jan 26, 2015 12:34 AM CST
- Israeli cybersecurity expert says business leaders need more knowledgeTo better understand cybersecurity threats, business leaders must become more computer literate, Israeli security expert notes.Jan 25, 2015 5:25 PM CST
- Researchers developing wearable brain scanner able to measure activityResearchers are developing a wearable PET scanner, able to record brain activity throughout the day.Jan 25, 2015 2:30 PM CST
- Packing light when you're out? Check out this card-sized chargerJustin Portable Power Products have released their credit card sized 2,000 mAh power solution and it's perfect for a date night.Jan 25, 2015 10:36 AM CST
- NVIDIA rumored to release GeForce GTX 960s with 4GB VRAM in MarchNVIDIA to refresh its GeForce GTX 960 lineup with 4GB models in March according to the latest rumors.Jan 25, 2015 4:24 AM CST
- Connected homes could pose major security concerns to early adoptersFollowing Edward Snowden's leaks unveiling NSA and GCHQ surveillance, privacy has become a hot topic - and the IoT could pose great challenges.Jan 24, 2015 9:15 PM CST
- Private drone pilots taking to the skies, but safety concerns mountThe risk of "flyaways" continues to increase as popularity of private drone flights also ramps up.Jan 24, 2015 3:45 PM CST
- NASA is testing helicopter drones that could be used to explore MarsThe NASA JPL is testing autonomous helicopter drones that could be used to help explore Mars.Jan 24, 2015 2:08 PM CST
- Researchers: Gas station fuel tanks are vulnerable to potential attackUh-oh... it appears hackers are now looking to compromise fuel tank gauges.Jan 24, 2015 9:30 AM CST
- Europe, China team up for robotic space mission ready before 2021The European Space Agency (ESA) and Chinese space program will launch a joint robotic space mission by 2021.Jan 24, 2015 3:25 AM CST
- Winklevoss twins want secure bitcoin exchange with FDIC supportThe Winklevoss twins want to create the "Nasdaq of bitcoin," which would be a federally-insured bitcoin exchange for US consumers.Jan 23, 2015 3:52 PM CST
- Blame IoT, data breaches will be worse in 2015 than last yearBlame the Internet of Things (IoT), because as more devices connect to the Internet, the more commonplace data breaches will be.Jan 23, 2015 2:04 PM CST
- Doomsday Clock moved even closer to nuclear apocalypseScientists move symbolic clock closer to midnight.Jan 23, 2015 2:53 AM CST
- Telltale Games' Game of Thrones Episode 2 is nearly hereEpisode 2 of Telltale Games' Game of Thrones game (that's a lot of games) is coming very soon, hits on February 5.Jan 23, 2015 1:33 AM CST
- DreamWorks animation announces upcoming slate, company restructureTough times for the company means shedding nearly 20% of staff.Jan 22, 2015 9:54 PM CST
- 'Supergirl' TV show moving forward for Warner and CBSThe DC Comics character exploitation continues.Jan 22, 2015 5:05 PM CST
- Software Advice: Only 56% of employees feel their passwords are secureIt's not just consumers with terrible passwords - 50% of employees use poor password habits while in the office.Jan 22, 2015 3:50 PM CST
- Pentagon says its US F-35 fighter jet information secureThe Pentagon said classified data regarding its F-35 jet fighter remains secure.Jan 22, 2015 10:48 AM CST