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- NASA shows most detailed photos of Saturn's rings
The views are some of the closest-ever images of the outer parts of the main rings.Feb 1, 2017 9:25 AM CST - Samsung teases new tablet for MWC 2017
Samsung teases something new, which looks like a new tablet, for MWC 2017.Feb 1, 2017 2:11 AM CST - Nokia N1 tablet teased, Snapdragon 835, 18.4-inch screen
Qualcomm could be inside of Nokia's purported N1 tablet with its new Snapdragon 835 processor.Jan 31, 2017 11:18 PM CST - Nintendo is done making Wii U consoles
The Wii U might be dead, but the console taught Nintendo tons of important lessons, many of which helped built the Switch's foundation.Jan 31, 2017 2:30 PM CST - Sephiroth's first appearance in Final Fantasy VII Remake
Here's what Sephiroth will look like in Final Fantasy VII's hotly-anticipated remake.Jan 31, 2017 11:25 AM CST - BioWare's new IP might be revealed today
BioWare is working on a mysterious new Dragon Age-related IP, and it could be revealed today.Jan 31, 2017 8:04 AM CST - AMD's new Ryzen CPUs might not arrive in 6-core version
AMD Ryzen might not launch with a 6-core model, and that's OK.Jan 31, 2017 12:46 AM CST - DDR4 RAM prices expected to rise this year
Want to buy lots of RAM for your PC? Buy it now... prices are expected to rise.Jan 30, 2017 8:28 PM CST - Oppo Find 9 will rock Snapdragon 835 and elegant design?
Previous leaks gave us an idea of what will device look like, and it seems that Oppo decided to go for an almost bezel-less display.Jan 30, 2017 5:32 PM CST - EA teases Skate 4
Gaming's 'make EA skate again' campaign seems to have worked: the publisher has teased a new Skate game.Jan 30, 2017 2:15 PM CST - Kyocera introduces a washable smartphone
Want to take a bath with your smartphone? Now you can!Jan 30, 2017 11:33 AM CST - Upcoming BlackBerry Mercury could have Pixel's camera
This would mean that BlackBerry's phone could have a 12MP camera and support 4K recording.Jan 30, 2017 8:32 AM CST - Nintendo's official Switch SD cards are expensive
UPDATE: HORI's Micro SDHC cards are actually priced at about $30, which isn't too expensive.Jan 29, 2017 10:37 PM CST - Your smartphone could soon detect cancer, thanks to AI
AI could one day sit inside of an app on your smartphone, detecting cancer, and other diseases.Jan 28, 2017 12:20 AM CST - Sony expected to unveil Snapdragon 835 powered phone
A new leak suggests that one of the five devices will be a Snapdragon 835 powered smartphone with a 4K display.Jan 27, 2017 9:34 AM CST - Resident Evil 7 ships 2.5 million copies globally
Capcom's flagship horror franchise is alive and well even 20 years later.Jan 27, 2017 6:21 AM CST - ASUS launch 1080p monitor with super-fast 240Hz refresh
The new ASUS ROG Swift PG258Q has 1920x1080 native resolution, 240Hz refresh rate.Jan 27, 2017 1:22 AM CST - Ultra HD Blu-ray drives are FINALLY coming to the PC
Pioneer teases 4K-capable Blu-ray players are on their way for the PC.Jan 26, 2017 10:27 PM CST - BioWare teases new Dragon Age game
BioWare is indeed working on a new Dragon Age game, but it could be a tactical RTS or MOBA spin-off instead of Dragon Age 4.Jan 26, 2017 5:30 PM CST - First pics leak of the Samsung Galaxy S8
The Galaxy S8 will reportedly cost 100 euros (around $107) more than the last years model, meaning the Galaxy S8 should cost 799 euros ($853)Jan 26, 2017 4:28 PM CST - SpaceX won't attempt landing on their January 30 launch
The launch will also mark one of the last launches with this generation of the Falcon 9 rocket.Jan 26, 2017 9:35 AM CST - Boeing's new spacesuit half the weight, much smaller
Boeing unveils its new 'Boeing Blue' spacesuit, designed for functionality, comfort and protection.Jan 26, 2017 12:21 AM CST - Windows 10 Game Mode will boost FPS in PC games
Microsoft demos off Windows 10's new Game Mode feature that will boost in-game FPS on two different levels and optimize CPU and GPU performance.Jan 25, 2017 4:49 PM CST - Project Scorpio is full blown next-gen system, says dev
Ori and the Blind Forest developer affirms Project Scorpio is a full-blown high-end system and not a 'half-assed upgrade' like the PS4 Pro.Jan 25, 2017 12:22 PM CST - Vertu announces new luxury smartphone - Constellation
Vertu hasn't mentioned a price, but we can expect at least four figures.Jan 25, 2017 8:25 AM CST
- Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2 specs leaked
Xiaomi Redmi Pro was announced last year in July, and it seems that Xiaomi should unveil its successor soon.Feb 1, 2017 7:24 AM CST - AMD reiterates: Vega graphics cards coming in Q2 2017
Prepare your wallets and PCs, AMD is launching Vega graphics cards VERY SOON.Feb 1, 2017 12:53 AM CST - 'Rogue One' now second highest grossing 'Star Wars' film
Rogue One beats out 'Phantom Menace' at the worldwide box-office.Jan 31, 2017 6:30 PM CST - ZTE teases Blade A610 Plus, a 5,000 mAh battery phone
ZTE already sent out invitations for their February 3rd event, so we will know more info about the pricing and the availability then.Jan 31, 2017 1:32 PM CST - Razer acquires a smartphone manufacturer Nexbit
Nexbit was a startup company that gathered around $1.3 million via Kickstarter campaign for, what is marked as, the cloud-first smartphone.Jan 31, 2017 10:27 AM CST - Samsung will launch $140 wireless earbuds with the S8?
The wireless headphones should reduce ambient noise by up to 20db.Jan 31, 2017 7:33 AM CST - ZeniMax could secure $4 billion from Oculus in court
Oculus might have to cough $4 billion up over alleged stolen code from ZeniMax.Jan 30, 2017 11:21 PM CST - It's touchdown for our 'Ballers' Blu-ray giveaway!
Take home the latest season of the show on us.Jan 30, 2017 6:13 PM CST - Fallout 4 PS4 Pro patch will add native 1440p resolution
PS4 Pro owners will soon be able to play Fallout 4 in native 1440p with improved textures, effects, and more.Jan 30, 2017 4:41 PM CST - iPhone is no longer top-selling smartphone in China
The report also points out that Oppo's shipments for the last year in China have increased by 106%, while Apple's declined by 21%Jan 30, 2017 1:17 PM CST - Fallout 4 high-res texture pack requires a...RX 490?
You'll need some serious specs for Fallout 4's new PC texture pack, including a GPU that doesn't exist yet.Jan 30, 2017 10:12 AM CST - Alcatel to unveil 5 phones at MWC 2017, one modular?
The device should be powered by an octa-core MediaTek processor, and some suggest that the price would be around $350.Jan 30, 2017 7:23 AM CST - Interested in our 'Person of Interest' Blu-ray giveaway?
Take home the final season of the show on us.Jan 29, 2017 6:00 PM CST - Windows 10 Game Mode may benefit UWP games the most
Windows 10's Game Mode will be available in the immediate future for Windows Insider testing.Jan 27, 2017 1:12 PM CST - Gone in 60 seconds: Nokia 6 sells out in 2nd flash sale
The Nokia 6 is priced at $245, and for now, it is available only in China with rumors that it might launch in other markets as well.Jan 27, 2017 8:28 AM CST - NVIDIA's current Shield updated, supports HDR, and more
NVIDIA updates its older Shield with the features from the new one coming soon.Jan 27, 2017 4:23 AM CST - Apple's new iPhone being referred to as 'iPhone X'
iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 10 - what will Apple call its most revolutionary iPhone yet.Jan 27, 2017 12:36 AM CST - Upgrading to Intel Kaby Lake and you have a Z170 board?
Some helpful tips on getting your new Intel Kaby Lake CPU working on your Z170-based motherboard.Jan 26, 2017 8:35 PM CST - 'Harry Potter' saga heads to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray format
Warner Bros. to work their magic in 4K.Jan 26, 2017 4:48 PM CST - Hugo Barra leaves Xiaomi to lead Facebook VR team
Barra will lead Facebook's virtual reality efforts, including the Oculus team.Jan 26, 2017 12:06 PM CST - Huawei to launch Watch 2 with cellular connectivity
The smartwatch will have a built-in SIM card, so you will be able to receive and make phone calls even if you aren't connected to your phone.Jan 26, 2017 8:33 AM CST - Google's Instant Apps: use apps without installing them
Google's new Instant Apps feature lets you use apps without installing them.Jan 25, 2017 10:23 PM CST - EA: Nintendo listening to third-party Switch game devs
EA says that Nintendo is communicating strongly with third-party publishers and developers with its new Switch hybrid console.Jan 25, 2017 2:16 PM CST - Samsung will start producing 7nm chips early 2018
Having a 7nm chip may prove a huge advantage for Samsung and their partners like Qualcomm.Jan 25, 2017 10:22 AM CST - OnePlus New Year's resolution: Faster phone delivery
This option might not be permanently available, and in the end, it will depend on demand.Jan 25, 2017 7:24 AM CST
- New BioWare IP might be EA's unique answer to Destiny
BioWare's new IP is completely new, melds action-adventure with the studio's deep storytelling, and may have extensive MMO-level online multiplayer.Feb 1, 2017 6:20 AM CST - AMD Vega to launch with slower HBM2, faster HBM2 later
SK Hynix prepares HBM2 with 1.6Gbps bandwidth, 2.0Gbps planned for later in the year.Jan 31, 2017 11:40 PM CST - Final Fantasy XV Gladio and Prompto DLC dated
Episode Gladio launches in March, whereas Episode Prompto is coming in June.Jan 31, 2017 4:21 PM CST - China plans to send spacecrafts to Mars and Jupiter
It was also previously reported that China plans to send a man to the Moon by 2024.Jan 31, 2017 12:19 PM CST - Specs of the upcoming Moto G5 leaked
Lenovo and Motorola are expected to announce the Moto G5 very soon, possibly in March.Jan 31, 2017 9:29 AM CST - Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age release date revealed
Final Fantasy XII's HD remaster will drop in July on PlayStation 4.Jan 31, 2017 6:13 AM CST - Qualcomm shows off 900Mbps LTE connection in Sydney
Qualcomm pushes LTE boundaries with 900Mbps connection in Sydney, Australia.Jan 30, 2017 9:45 PM CST - Peter Capaldi to leave 'Doctor Who' role
Regeneration on the way.Jan 30, 2017 5:51 PM CST - Nintendo Switch appeals to Japanese smartphone gamers
Nintendo may win over Japanese gamers and disrupt the juggernaut smartphone gaming market with its new Switch hybrid.Jan 30, 2017 3:39 PM CST - The 'Father of Pac-Man' Masaya Nakamura dies at 91
The world just lost one of the key leaders responsible for shaping the games industry into what it is today.Jan 30, 2017 12:18 PM CST - Deus Ex franchise is now in limbo
Eidos Montreal has pressed pause on Deus Ex as it works on new Marvel projects like Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy.Jan 30, 2017 9:34 AM CST - Son Goku leads Japan's 2020 Olympic mascot collective
The 2020 Olympic Games will be over 9000!Jan 29, 2017 11:15 PM CST - Samsung Galaxy S8 rocks 5.8-inch 1440x2960 display
Samsung's Galaxy S8 is ramping up to have the best display on a smartphone yet.Jan 29, 2017 12:27 PM CST - Xiaomi is skipping MWC cause they have nothing to show
Xiaomi announced their Mi 5 at last year's MWC, so it was expected that they would announce a new device this year as well.Jan 27, 2017 12:41 PM CST - New Zelda is based on three words 'climb, live, protect'
Nintendo alum Eiji Aonuma says that three simple words are the main core of the massive new open-world Zelda game.Jan 27, 2017 7:17 AM CST - Kojima Productions new studio looks absolutely amazing
Kojima Productions teases its slick new office, looks better than real life.Jan 27, 2017 2:18 AM CST - ASUS Designo Curve MX34VQ announced, a premium display
The new ASUS 21:9 UltraWide display is the next step in beautiful displays.Jan 26, 2017 11:19 PM CST - New Mass Effect: Andromeda enemies and aliens revealed
BioWare highlights the story and new aliens featured in the latest Mass Effect game.Jan 26, 2017 6:49 PM CST - Tomb Raider dev working on new Marvel Avengers game
Square Enix teams up with Marvel for a multi-year series of games, starting with an Avengers game from Crystal Dynamics and Eidos Montreal.Jan 26, 2017 4:32 PM CST - Huawei's P8 Lite gets a new edition
The device was initially launched in 2015, but now is getting a 2017 version.Jan 26, 2017 10:26 AM CST - New satellite sends fascinating images of our planet
The GOES-16 is the latest step in a new age of weather satellites that should help us monitor the weather conditions.Jan 26, 2017 7:26 AM CST - Tesla begins first phase of Enhanced Autopilot software
Tesla's new Autopilot software rolls out, the 'first phase of Enhanced Autopilot'Jan 25, 2017 8:38 PM CST - Prey reboot unleashes psychological FPS havoc on May 5
Arkane's re-imagining of the classic IP will drop in May, bringing with it a fresh new psychological sci-fi thrill.Jan 25, 2017 1:12 PM CST - Xiaomi sells 250,000 Redmi Note 4 units in 10 minutes
There is another flash sale scheduled for January 30th, and we will see how well that goes.Jan 25, 2017 9:32 AM CST - 'High fidelity VR' scrubbed from Project Scorpio website
UPDATE: Microsoft has re-confirmed Project Scorpio will support 'high-fidelity VR' at launch, but didn't explain why it was removed from the site.Jan 25, 2017 6:14 AM CST
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