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- Did you want a Nokia Android smartphone? Here are three!
Alongside the Nokia 3310, the company has announced three Android smartphones.Feb 26, 2017 6:27 PM CST - Huawei unveils the P10 and P10 Plus
We've heard a lot about the phones in the previous weeks, and today those leaks have been confirmed.Feb 26, 2017 4:33 PM CST - LG G6 is official with Snapdragon 821 and 18:9 display
The design of the phone is quite smooth since the device is sculpted from aluminum and glass.Feb 26, 2017 2:52 PM CST - Shadow of Mordor sequel leaked
Shadow of Mordor is getting a sequel, and Target just accidentally leaked it.Feb 26, 2017 12:01 PM CST - SpeedTree 8 to be shown at GDC 2017 on Amazon Lumberyard
The first shots of SpeedTree 8 look absolutely amazing, will be inside of Amazon's Lumberyard engine - teased at GDC 2017.Feb 26, 2017 1:06 AM CST - Corsair's Lighting Node Pro: taking control of your LEDs
Corsair goes all-in with RGB: unveilgs the new Lighting Node Pro.Feb 25, 2017 10:43 PM CST - iPhone 7 explodes, smoke coming out caught on video
iPhone 7 Plus owner sees smartphone explode, with smoke billowing out - all on video.Feb 25, 2017 4:26 AM CST - Horizon Zero Dawn launch trailer, first patches detailed
Guerrilla Games pushes out Horizon Zero Dawn launch trailer, details the first two patches.Feb 24, 2017 10:18 PM CST - AMD Ryzen CPUs sold out at select retailers already
AMD experiences its best silicon success story to date: Ryzen CPUs are selling out unbelievably fast.Feb 24, 2017 6:36 PM CST - CyberPowerPC's new Ryzen PCs: from $983 up to $2399
CyberPowerPC announces AMD Ryzen-powered gaming PCs, configurable with a Ryzen 7 1800X and GeForce GTX 1080 for $2399.Feb 24, 2017 2:23 AM CST - NVIDIA has 70.5% GPU market share, AMD has 29.5%
NVIDIA gains GPU market share in Q4 2016, while AMD lost a little GPU market share.Feb 23, 2017 9:32 PM CST - Nintendo Switch left JoyCons have connection issues
Multiple game outlets are reporting the Switch's left JoyCon is de-syncing during game sessions, effectively cutting off all in-game control.Feb 23, 2017 5:25 PM CST - Digital Nintendo Switch games locked to one console
Digital Nintendo Switch games are locked to one system, hinting that the console's primary Nintendo Account can only be active on one Switch at a time.Feb 23, 2017 2:15 PM CST - New Call of Duty returns to 'boots on the ground' roots
Next Call of Duty will be Sledgehammer's 'best work yet,' is more traditional boots on the ground and likely set in Vietnam.Feb 23, 2017 8:27 AM CST - Apple new headquarters is ready for April's opening
Apple Park will also include a visitors center with an Apple Store and a cafe open to the public.Feb 23, 2017 7:28 AM CST - AMD Ryzen CPU combo with Corsair AIO cooler on Amazon
AMD Ryzen CPUs spotted in bundles with Corsair Hydro Series H100i v2 Extreme cooler on Amazon.Feb 23, 2017 4:20 AM CST - The latest photos and details on AMD Radeon Vega
AMD's next-gen Radeon Vega: everything we know so far.Feb 23, 2017 2:59 AM CST - I want one: AMD Ryzen CPU review kit looks AMAZING
The review kit AMD is sending out for Ryzen is simply awesome.Feb 22, 2017 8:38 PM CST - NASA finds 7 Earth-sized planets that could sustain life
All of the seven planets could have liquid water, meaning there is a chance that some form of life might have developed on them.Feb 22, 2017 2:05 PM CST - NieR: Automata PC release date 'accidentally' revealed
After accidentally revealing NieR: Automata's release date, Square Enix pulled the video, hinting at a timed exclusivity deal with Sony.Feb 22, 2017 10:45 AM CST - AMD Introduces Ryzen CPUs
AMD Officially Announces Three Top Ryzen SKUs.Feb 22, 2017 8:00 AM CST - Samsung to unveil four new VR/AR projects at MWC 2017
Samsung continues to commit to the future of VR and AR tech, with new internal projects to show off at MWC next week.Feb 21, 2017 8:16 PM CST - Nier: Automata on PC likely delayed due to piracy fears
Even with Denuvo Anti-Tamper, Platinum Games is worried about piracy.Feb 21, 2017 1:14 PM CST - Xiaomi to release their own processor - Pinecone
The company hasn't provided any additional info, but it was previously speculated that we could see this chip in Xiaomi's upcoming Mi 5c.Feb 21, 2017 8:35 AM CST - Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X20 LTE modem, up to 1.2Gbps
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X20 LTE modem supports LTE Category 18 with download speeds of 1.2Gbps.Feb 21, 2017 6:30 AM CST
- Huawei unveils the Watch 2 and Watch 2 Classic
There's also a Porsche Design version of the Watch 2 which will come with Porsche logo and special watch face.Feb 26, 2017 5:52 PM CST - R.I.P. Bill Paxton 1955-2017
'It's game over, man. Game over!'Feb 26, 2017 3:31 PM CST - Intel scrambles, emails tech media over Ryzen reviews
Intel is contacting tech media, sending a 'call us before you write' email to Ryzen reviewers.Feb 26, 2017 1:06 PM CST - PlayStation VR sells 915,000 units since launch
Sony announces PlayStation VR sales for the first time ever, and they're quite good.Feb 26, 2017 11:21 AM CST - Oculus Rift, Gear VR could be ripped off the market soon
ZeniMax's legal battle with Oculus escalates: Oculus faces legal injunction over ZeniMax VR code in Oculus/Samsung VR products.Feb 25, 2017 11:55 PM CST - BlackBerry announces KEYone, with Pixel's camera sensor
The device, as expected, has a physical keyboard, which is a signature feature of BlackBerry phones.Feb 25, 2017 3:04 PM CST - Mass Effect: Andromeda on PC is Origin exclusive
The PC port BioWare's biggest Mass Effect game yet will only be available on EA's Origin client, no Steam release coming.Feb 25, 2017 3:00 AM CST - Mass Effect Andromeda PC requirements released
BioWare reveals PC requirements for Mass Effect Andromeda, recommends GTX 1060/RX 480.Feb 24, 2017 8:40 PM CST - Tesla to double the number of Superchargers this year
Tesla clearly wants to expand their Supercharger network, and they already started the expansion in January.Feb 24, 2017 4:23 PM CST - AMD's cheaper Ryzen 5/Ryzen 3 CPUs should launch in Q2
AMD's mainstream/mid-range Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 3 processors will launch in Q2 2017.Feb 24, 2017 12:48 AM CST - AMD Radeon RX 580 benchmarks leaked, is this Vega?
AMD Radeon RX 580 benchmarks appear, with performance of Ashes of the Singularity on the RX 580 teased.Feb 23, 2017 8:29 PM CST - BioShock devs might be making new Twilight Zone 'game'
BioShock devs at Irrational Games are now known as 'Ghost Story,' and we think they're working on a new Twilight Zone interactive experience.Feb 23, 2017 4:18 PM CST - All new Halo games will have split-screen, 343i confirms
An essential mode is finally returning to Halo.Feb 23, 2017 1:03 PM CST - Nintendo Switch requires day one update to access eShop
Nintendo's new Switch handheld hybrid needs a firmware update before it can access the eShop.Feb 23, 2017 7:43 AM CST - Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 835 VR dev kit program
Qualcomm accelerates the VR market with its HMD push alongside Snapdragon 835.Feb 23, 2017 6:30 AM CST - Samsung's Galaxy S8+ sports huge 6.2-inch display
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S8 will launch with Galaxy S8+, featuring a huge 6.2-inch display.Feb 23, 2017 3:31 AM CST - AMD reboots itself with Ryzen, and Vega is next
Make AMD Great Again: The Voyage of Ryzen and Vega.Feb 23, 2017 1:02 AM CST - NVIDIA to reveal GeForce GTX 1080 Ti on February 28
Prepare your wallets: NVIDIA will reveal the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti on Tuesday!Feb 22, 2017 5:56 PM CST - Huawei officially announces Honor V9
The same model should come to the other markets as well under the name Honor 8 Pro.Feb 22, 2017 1:26 PM CST - Nintendo Switch launch game exceeds console's storage
Nintendo Switch will launch with Dragon Quest Heroes I & II in Japan, a game that exceeds its max storage by over 6GB.Feb 22, 2017 9:28 AM CST - Intel teases next-gen Optane tech, requires Kaby Lake
Intel's new 3D XPoint-based Optane memory technology requires Kaby Lake-based CPU.Feb 22, 2017 2:27 AM CST - Del Toro says 'Hellboy 3' is dead
The action horror series is officially dead.Feb 21, 2017 4:45 PM CST - Nintendo Switch runs cool, about 37C under load
Nintendo's new Switch handheld runs surprisingly cool while gaming and charging, hitting up to 37C in demanding games like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.Feb 21, 2017 11:16 AM CST - Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 images leak ahead of launch at MWC
Rumors say that the tablet will be available shortly after launch, and now the images of the device have leaked from the Taiwanese NCC.Feb 21, 2017 7:26 AM CST - Horizon Zero Dawn is 'best' 4K game on PS4 Pro so far
The best 4K game on the PS4 Pro so far? That would be Horizon Zero Dawn, which looks 'phenomenal'Feb 21, 2017 3:33 AM CST
- Enter the 'Doctor Strange' world in our Blu-ray giveaway
Take home the mind-bending action blockbuster on us.Feb 26, 2017 4:57 PM CST - Iconic Nokia 3310 is now official and comes with Snake
The feature-phone comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA display and a bit...unusual design.Feb 26, 2017 3:23 PM CST - Qualcomm Snapdragon X50: supporting 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon X50 modem supports 5G, all the way back to 2G.Feb 26, 2017 12:59 PM CST - 5G spec: 20Gbps down, 1 million devices per square km
5G specifications teased: 20Gbps download bandwidth, 1ms delay, and so much more.Feb 26, 2017 2:30 AM CST - Intel rocked to its Core over Ryzen, price drops begin
Intel begins its price war on CPUs, after AMD becomes a massive threat to their monopoly.Feb 25, 2017 10:53 PM CST - Genesis Alpha One is the 80s sci-fi game I always wanted
Radiation Blue has created a FPS roguelike/survival/exploration mashup game straight out of my sci-fi dreams.Feb 25, 2017 7:12 AM CST - Nintendo sues company for real life Mario Kart racing
Nintendo crashes the popular real-life Mario Kart racing fad in Tokyo, seeing compensation for copyright infringement.Feb 25, 2017 1:13 AM CST - Obsidian wants to make a Dark Souls-type game
The devs that brought us Fallout: New Vegas want to make a game similar to Dark Souls (and another Fallout game!)Feb 24, 2017 7:56 PM CST - Death Stranding is an open-world action game
Hideo Kojima unravels more strands behind his latest PS4 game Death Stranding.Feb 24, 2017 8:05 AM CST - AMD Ryzen 7 1700 @ 4GHz, 1800X performance for $329
AMD's mid-range Ryzen 7 1700 costs $329, when overclocked to 4GHz - keeps up with the 1800X which costs $499.Feb 23, 2017 11:12 PM CST - Nintendo Switch supports remote game downloads
The Nintendo Switch will automatically start downloading games purchased from Nintendo's website on-the-go or at home.Feb 23, 2017 6:24 PM CST - A closer look at Mass Effect: Andromeda's power combos
Mass Effect: Andromeda's skill combos will be multi-faceted and dynamic to unleash havoc upon foes.Feb 23, 2017 3:16 PM CST - Dead Rising 4 shambles to Steam in March
Dead Rising 4's timed-exclusivity deal will die out next month.Feb 23, 2017 10:20 AM CST - Nintendo Switch has no Virtual Console games at launch
Nintendo confirms that the Switch won't support Virtual Console games at launch.Feb 23, 2017 7:32 AM CST - Qualcomm and Leap Motion: use real life hands in VR
Qualcomm teams with Leap Motion on natural interaction technology for VR... using your hands in VR!Feb 23, 2017 6:05 AM CST - Samsung's new Exynos 9 chip: 4K 120FPS camera tech
Samsung unveils its new Exynos 8895 flagship processor, catching up to the Snapdragon 835 from Qualcomm.Feb 23, 2017 3:20 AM CST - 'Rogue One' Blu-ray announced, extras detailed
The latest 'Star Wars' film comes home in April.Feb 22, 2017 8:54 PM CST - AMD Radeon Vega details coming on February 28
AMD will be sharing 'exciting new details' on Radeon Vega during their Capsaicin & Cream event on February 28.Feb 22, 2017 5:48 PM CST - Nintendo unboxes the Nintendo Switch
It's really happening folks!Feb 22, 2017 12:29 PM CST - AMD's new Ryzen 7 1800X: 8C/16T @ 4GHz for $499
AMD offers $1000 performance by Intel, for just $499 with the Ryzen 7 1800X.Feb 22, 2017 8:10 AM CST - HyperX ships more than 2 million headsets in three years
HyperX audio headsets continue being a big hit with console and PC gamers everywhere.Feb 22, 2017 1:57 AM CST - The Galaxy Note7 might be coming back with a new battery
A new report from South Korea claims that the refurbished Galaxy Note7 might return to the market as early as June this year.Feb 21, 2017 2:17 PM CST - Samsung's next VR headset could come with a controller
The design of the headset looks similar to the one of the current-generation Gear VR, but it does come with certain adjustments and improvements.Feb 21, 2017 9:27 AM CST - Qualcomm leads 5G tech race, multi-Gbps speeds are close
Qualcomm's upcoming 5G technology is the future of mobile, offering next-gen LTE speeds.Feb 21, 2017 7:00 AM CST - Nintendo Switch has 25.9 GB available memory, OS is 4GB
The Nintendo Switch's OS takes up about 4GB of space, leaving gamers with 25.9GB for games and content.Feb 21, 2017 2:17 AM CST
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