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- Governor Cuomo promises to provide broadband access for New YorkersGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo unleashes his new agenda, pledging a $1 billion broadband program to deliver 100 Mbps speeds to residents and businesses.Jan 19, 2015 4:04 AM CST
- 10-year veterans of World of Warcraft receive statue from BlizzardBlizzard ships statues to World of Warcraft gamers who have been playing for over 10 years.Jan 18, 2015 10:37 PM CST
- 'X-Files' star Gillian Anderson campaigning for show's returnFox considering bringing the project back to TV screens.Jan 18, 2015 6:24 PM CST
- Myanmar seizing copies of 'The Interview' at North Korea's requestFollowing a request by North Korea, Myanmar police are seizing copies of 'The Interview'Jan 18, 2015 4:06 PM CST
- NASA uses CPU from the original PlayStation in a probe sent to PlutoThe MIPS R3000 CPU that powered the original PlayStation has been 'radiation hardened' by NASA, sent in a probe to Pluto.Jan 18, 2015 5:47 AM CST
- US Army Research Laboratory working on battery that doesn't corrodeThe US Army Research Laboratory is working on a new battery that won't corrode.Jan 18, 2015 2:13 AM CST
- GGF LAN took to the Lian Li DK-02 desk chassisNot many are brave enough to take on the Lian Li DK-02 desk chassis. GGF LAN had a go and ended up with this monster.Jan 17, 2015 6:32 PM CST
- Hackers List helps you search for your most suitable candidateDo you want a settle a grudge? Hackers List will enable you to hire a hacker at any price you set.Jan 17, 2015 2:23 AM CST
- Hackers attack Twitter accounts, state World War III is happeningHacked Twitter accounts of NY Post, UPI state World War III has been declared by the Pope.Jan 16, 2015 11:08 PM CST
- Hotline Miami 2 is another additon to Australia's banned games listHotline Miami 2 has been refused classification in Australia due to apparent sex and drug usage depictions - so much for R18+ classification, right?Jan 16, 2015 8:49 PM CST
- EA gamers clock up over 1.1 billion hours of gaming on Origin in 2014Origin gamers clock up over 1.1 billion hours of gaming in 2014, 'On The House' free game offer gives out over 25.2 million games.Jan 16, 2015 6:21 PM CST
- North Korea's hackers seek theft, retribution against targetsThe North Korean government is led by an erratic, volatile leader - and its cyberespionage efforts tend to follow the same path, experts note.Jan 16, 2015 3:59 PM CST
- The Xbox One outsold the PlayStation 4 to close out 2014The Microsoft Xbox One closed 2014 with success, outselling the Sony PlayStation 4 in December.Jan 16, 2015 12:25 PM CST
- Cybercriminals attack Google Adsense to pump out malicious redirectsGoogle Adsense has fallen prey to a spate of malicious ads in the last month, and cybercriminals are to blame.Jan 16, 2015 10:37 AM CST
- Report reveals DHS is a cybersecurity mess, with numerous problemsThe DHS is a cybersecurity mess, according to scathing report.Jan 16, 2015 5:35 AM CST
- Adobe Lightroom now available for Android smartphonesAdobe Lightroom is finally here on Android devices - Tablet users beware, this one is for smartphones only.Jan 16, 2015 2:59 AM CST
- Canada makes automatic software installations illegalCanada cracks down on malware, ensuring a C$10m fine for any company that doesn't explicitly ask for users permission when installing software.Jan 16, 2015 1:51 AM CST
- Microsoft is about to give the Xbox One another price dropAfter culling the $50 price cut on the Xbox One, the price cut returns temporarily.Jan 15, 2015 10:36 PM CST
- Intel's PC sales are up, claiming prices will stay low in 2015Intel's fourth-quarter earnings show a rebound in PC shipments and a 2015 further rise expected.Jan 15, 2015 8:30 PM CST
- Simpsons DLC hitting Minecraft, available on Xbox Live firstAre you ready to enjoy the Simpsons in Minecraft?Jan 15, 2015 2:33 PM CST
- Google Glass sales stop, as company revamps wearables offeringThe Google Glass wearable project has been halted, as the company restructures.Jan 15, 2015 12:49 PM CST
- Microsoft wireless keyboards targeted by new $10 DIY sniffing deviceMicrosoft's wireless keyboards feature multiple bugs that enable easy sniffing and decryption of anything typed into them. Build your own sniffer for $10!Jan 15, 2015 10:42 AM CST
- Ed makes speech of a lifetime with a little help from Microsoft LumiaWatch Ed as he embarks on his journey to make the speech of a lifetime, with a little help from Microsoft Lumia.Jan 15, 2015 8:01 AM CST
- Rumors surface that Samsung has offered to buy BlackBerryRumors surface that Samsung laid down an offer to buyout BlackBerry for $7.5 billion - later denied by BlackBerry themselves.Jan 14, 2015 9:56 PM CST
- Samsung Tizen is finally here, in the form of the Z1 and it's only $92Samsung have finally released their first Tizen phone to market in India at a low price of $92.Jan 14, 2015 7:01 PM CST
- HTC to unveil its new One M9 smartphone at MWC 2015 in MarchHTC is all set to unveil its upcoming "Hima" smartphone, which will arrive as the One M9 at Mobile World Congress 2015 in March.Jan 19, 2015 2:36 AM CST
- 32-year-old Taiwanese man dies after gaming for 3 days straight72-hour non-stop gaming marathon leads to a 32-year-old dying in an Internet cafe in Taiwan.Jan 18, 2015 9:33 PM CST
- Microsoft offers their Lumia 635 in conjunction with Sprint for $168Microsoft are offering up their Lumia 635 to Sprint customers for $168 off-contract.Jan 18, 2015 5:48 PM CST
- Lizard Squad's DDoS attack service hacked, as pressure mountsThe Lizard Squad wants customers to pay to use its DDoS attack service - but it was recently hacked.Jan 18, 2015 3:32 PM CST
- PS4 exclusive 'The Order: 1886' goes gold, new trailer releasedThe Order: 1886, the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive has gone gold, with the developer saying the additional time has helped greatly.Jan 18, 2015 5:32 AM CST
- Aussies beware - CASA warns of drone rule reinforcement after debacleCASA issues a warning to all quadcopter owners following a police officer operation interruption and a near-miss.Jan 17, 2015 8:00 PM CST
- Microsoft excited to make Windows 10 a platform for gamersMicrosoft 'excited' to talk about Windows 10 on January 21, wants to make it a platform for gamers.Jan 17, 2015 4:25 AM CST
- A major tragedy ensures the app Stick Cricket is changed for goodReal life tragedy can affect gaming too - Stick Cricket changes its animation due to a major Cricket mourning.Jan 16, 2015 11:56 PM CST
- Over $3.3 trillion was generated by the mobile industry in 2014Just how big is the mobile industry? Well, it generated $3.3 trillion in revenue last year alone - that's trillion, with a T.Jan 16, 2015 10:29 PM CST
- Watch Dogs 2 in development, developer says first game wasn't perfectWatch Dogs' Creative Director says that the game wasn't perfect "in any way" and that the sequel will be taking some risks.Jan 16, 2015 8:44 PM CST
- John McAfee says North Korea isn't responsible for SPE data breachJohn McAfee says North Korea isn't behind cyberattack against Sony Pictures, but won't name names.Jan 16, 2015 5:26 PM CST
- NSA, GCHQ plan to step up cybersecurity cooperation efforts in 2015The NSA and GCHQ will team up for better cybersecurity efforts.Jan 16, 2015 1:46 PM CST
- Sony says its PlayStation 4 was top selling console in 2014The Sony PlayStation 4 game console was the No. 1 console of 2014, company proudly says.Jan 16, 2015 11:27 AM CST
- Companies need assistance with their efforts to defend cyberattacksPrivate sector companies need assistance in their cybersecurity practices, especially as they try to defend against attacks.Jan 16, 2015 10:16 AM CST
- EU courts banish last-minute flight booking feesThe EU moves to block hidden fees and charges for all airlines - stating that all fees must be explained on the first page of the booking process.Jan 16, 2015 3:36 AM CST
- French cyberdefense says 19,000 French websites under attackThere are cyberattacks targeting 19,000 French websites.Jan 16, 2015 2:58 AM CST
- EA launching a new beta for Battlefield: Hardline on all platformsBattlefield: Hardline is going back into beta once more before it launches on March 17.Jan 16, 2015 12:37 AM CST
- Elon Musk ponies up $10M to help prevent robots from slaughtering usTesla founder Elon Musk donates $10 million for artificial intelligence research, hoping robots don't kill us all one day.Jan 15, 2015 9:49 PM CST
- The Red Dragon MSI build is the wildest yetJjsky5000 PC Mods isn't one to think inside the box. Here's a crazy mod that has been toted one of CES' best - The Red Dragon.Jan 15, 2015 8:01 PM CST
- Lookout: Mobile malware skyrocketed 75 percent in 2014 aloneThere are so many cybersecurity topics, but many people seemed to forget mobile malware, which has jumped 75 percent.Jan 15, 2015 2:04 PM CST
- Marriott reverses course, won't block guests' Wi-Fi accessAfter serious public backlash, Marriott decided to change its mind and won't block Wi-Fi access to guests.Jan 15, 2015 12:32 PM CST
- Microsoft's Windows 10 will also feature 32-bit version, but why?32-bit Windows in 2015? Gah, it burns! Yes, Microsoft is going to still support the arcane 32-bit revision in upcoming operating systems.Jan 15, 2015 9:51 AM CST
- James Cameron's 'Avatar' sequels delayed by another yearBut the time they come out, will anyone still care?Jan 14, 2015 11:48 PM CST
- 'The Interview' to be released on Blu-ray, DVD on February 17DVD, Blu-ray release of "The Interview" set to hit shelves on February 17.Jan 14, 2015 9:49 PM CST
- Microsoft push new Xbox One update including new game hubs and moreMicrosoft are rolling out a new update for the Xbox One next month featuring updated TV functionality and new game hubs.Jan 14, 2015 6:40 PM CST
- Take home the 'Fury' on Blu-ray, thanks to Universal Sony PicturesThe 2014 war drama comes home in all the Fury of HD.Jan 19, 2015 12:12 AM CST
- Redesigned PlayStation 4 could use Samsung's new 8Gb GDDR5 chipsSamsung's new 8Gb GDDR5 chips could be used in a redesigned PS4 console.Jan 18, 2015 8:41 PM CST
- Facebook hires new designers - updates incoming?Facebook has hired some top-notch designers in the form of teehan+lax, it looks like a facelift is in order.Jan 18, 2015 5:33 PM CST
- UCSF Medical Center using robots to help conduct hospital activitiesThe UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay makes use of robots to help ease workload on human employees.Jan 18, 2015 2:31 PM CST
- The Witcher 3 will require 6GB of RAM, but 8GB is recommendedCD Projekt Red has The Witcher 3 requiring 6GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended.Jan 18, 2015 5:09 AM CST
- Terminator flashbacks commence - Cyberdyne is a real company nowTerminator fans unite - there's a real-life company called Cyberdyne and they're making exoskeletons named HAL!Jan 17, 2015 6:43 PM CST
- Apple lied about defects in 2011 MacBook Pro according to lawsuitAccording to a class action lawsuit, Apple intentionally held back the issues with its 2011 MacBook Pro.Jan 17, 2015 2:36 AM CST
- NVIDIA GM200 spotted, is this the new GeForce GTX Titan II with 12GB?NVIDIA's GM200 GPU spotted, the big daddy version of Maxwell. This could be the new GeForce GTX Titan II, folks.Jan 16, 2015 11:21 PM CST
- UPDATE: Hotline Miami 2 developers tell Aussies to pirate their gameUPDATE: Hotline Miami 2 developers tell Aussies just to pirate the game and don't worry about giving them any financial support.Jan 16, 2015 9:06 PM CST
- H1Z1 developers lie to gamers, bait and switch with 'paid airdrops'SOE baits and switches gamers with zombie shooter 'H1Z1', introduces paid airdrops and states the game is now a "pay-to-win" title.Jan 16, 2015 6:45 PM CST
- Worried about germs? Your phone is ridden with them, apparentlyYou carry your phone around with you every day, what else are you transporting? Check out the germs on your phone.Jan 16, 2015 4:00 PM CST
- Intel predicts continued cheap laptops in 2015Intel has helped spawn a resurgence in the laptop market by fueling development of models for roughly $200.Jan 16, 2015 1:00 PM CST
- Police make arrest in PlayStation and Xbox Live attacksUK police arrest a man involved in the DDoS attacks on PlayStation and Xbox Live.Jan 16, 2015 11:03 AM CST
- Xiaomi plans to invade the connected home after smartphone dominationXiaomi has taken the smartphone world by storm, and company officials also have their sights set on the booming smart tech industry.Jan 16, 2015 9:23 AM CST
- This wearble will measure your laughter or when you've fallen overOh Japan. This wearable will measure laughter or distress - but it actually has a very serious purpose.Jan 16, 2015 3:17 AM CST
- This robot will replicate your handwriting using fountain penMeet Bond. This robot will replicate your handwriting almost perfectly into as many different letters as you wish.Jan 16, 2015 2:44 AM CST
- Twitch now features royalty-free music that can be used in broadcastsAfter issues with licensed music being used on Twitch, the streaming giant now has over 500 royalty-free tracks users can play in broadcasts and more.Jan 15, 2015 11:29 PM CST
- Video game industry happy 2014 is over, with software sales slumpingVideo game industry seeking stability in 2015 after a rather rocky 2014, analysts say.Jan 15, 2015 8:36 PM CST
- US Air Force steps up drone pilot recruitment to avoid pilot shortageThe US Air Force wants to avoid a potential drone pilot shortage, as US military conducts more surveillance and attack missions using UAVs.Jan 15, 2015 7:52 PM CST
- Toyota using Oculus Rift to teach about distracted drivingToyota hopes virtual reality and the Oculus Rift headset will help teach drivers about distracted driving.Jan 15, 2015 1:18 PM CST
- More than 1 in 10 developers creating eSports-themed game titleeSports continues to grow in popularity, and game developers have taken notice.Jan 15, 2015 12:15 PM CST
- Nyko unveils Data Bank for PlayStation 4 - up to 6TB for the PS4Need more space on your PS4? Storage woes, begone! Nyko enables up to 6TB in a snap-on housing.Jan 15, 2015 9:04 AM CST
- The Google modular Ara smartphone is coming! ...To Puerto Rico?Google have announced their first launch of the modular Ara smartphone - exclusive to the little United States island territory of Puerto Rico.Jan 14, 2015 10:14 PM CST
- JPMorgan Chase asked to turn over data regarding cybersecurity hackUS states ask JPMorgan Chase to turn over data regarding its hack, as numerous investigations underway.Jan 14, 2015 8:36 PM CST
- The PlayBook is an Xbox One and a PlayStation 4 in one laptop shellModder Eddie Zarick has made laptop shells for PS4s, Xbox Ones and a 360/One combo - now he has released his Playbox, guess what's inside.Jan 14, 2015 6:25 PM CST