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• Just in time for Halloween: NASA discovers pumpkin starsThe stars spin so fast they've been squashed into pumpkin-like shapes.Oct 28, 2016 3:33 PM CDT
• Facebook turns reactions into Halloween themed symbolsThe limited edition reactions won't be available in every country, just a few select ones.Oct 28, 2016 2:21 PM CDT
• New Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter game out nowThe eighth installment of the Sherlock Holmes games 'The Devil's Daughter' is available now for players to purchase.Oct 28, 2016 12:37 PM CDT
• NASA provides further details of the ESA's lander crashThe ESA lost contact with its Schiaparelli lander shortly before it was supposed to land on Mars on October 19th.Oct 28, 2016 11:25 AM CDT
• League of Legends table top game sets the mood for funLeague of Legends table top game creates for some good cooperative gameplay and tactics.Oct 28, 2016 10:30 AM CDT
• Rockstar gets into the Halloween spirit with GTA OnlineGTA Online will see the addtion of new motorcycles, modes and much more for the Halloween event starting October 28.Oct 28, 2016 8:42 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch handheld delivers console-quality gamingNintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima affirms the Switch handheld will deliver console-quality gaming even while on-the-go.Oct 28, 2016 7:40 AM CDT
• Microsoft drop Shocktober sale a week before HalloweenMicrosoft launch Shocktober sale a week ahead of scheduled dates.Oct 28, 2016 6:23 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch to have wide array of hardware add-onsNintendo's new hybrid Switch console be at the center of a ecosystem of games and 'hardware add-ons.'Oct 28, 2016 5:13 AM CDT
• Heavy Rain and Detroit developer experimenting with VRQuantic Dream has 'all VR systems installed in the studio', have 'downloaded every game on every system'Oct 28, 2016 4:20 AM CDT
• LG's new 5K display designed for latest MacBook ProLG's new 5K monitor is a monster, something that Apple helped design for the new MacBook Pro.Oct 28, 2016 2:42 AM CDT
• 3DS won't be cannibalized by Switch, says NintendoAlthough the new Nintendo Switch is both a handheld and a console, Nintendo won't discontinue the 3DS and says it'll live alongside the Switch.Oct 28, 2016 2:04 AM CDT
• Nintendo Switch has 6-inch 720p multi-touchscreenNintendo's new Switch handheld may only have a 720p 6.2-inch display, but 10-point multi-touch could be a huge boon.Oct 28, 2016 12:00 AM CDT
• Twitter kills Vine app, web version still availableVine is dead, with Twitter dumping its love for the company.Oct 27, 2016 11:14 PM CDT
• Final Fantasy XV has gone gold, will have online co-opFinal Fantasy 15 is now completely finished, and Square Enix announces four-player online co-op to boot.Oct 27, 2016 10:28 PM CDT
• AMD's new Radeon Pro 400 series finds a home with AppleAMD announces its new Polaris-based Radeon Pro 400 series graphics.Oct 27, 2016 9:35 PM CDT
• Nintendo Switch may use USB Type-C for powerNintendo Switch may transmit power over USB Type-C, enabling quick-charging and more.Oct 27, 2016 9:11 PM CDT
• Titanfall 2 post-launch DLC will be 100% freeRespawn knows how to keep gamers happy with Titanfall 2.Oct 27, 2016 7:39 PM CDT
• Apple's new MacBook Pro powered by AMD Polaris GPUApple's new MacBook Pro announced, 15-inch model rocks AMD's new Radeon Pro graphics GPU.Oct 27, 2016 6:37 PM CDT
• Google's total cost to manufacture the Pixel XL is $285For a comparison, Apple's total cost to manufacture the iPhone 7 (32GB) is $224.80, and Samsung's Galaxy S7 is $255.05.Oct 27, 2016 1:46 PM CDT
• Tesla reports a profit for the first time in three yearsTotal revenue more than doubled compared to the same quarter last year, and is now $2.3 billion.Oct 27, 2016 11:23 AM CDT
• Apple delays AirPods, says they 'aren't ready'Apple didn't comment on what exactly is causing the delay, or when we can expect them in stores.Oct 27, 2016 9:33 AM CDT
• Windows 10 Creators Update is all about AR and VRThe company is pushing virtual and augmented reality pretty hard, and they will show that in their next Windows 10 update named Creators Update.Oct 27, 2016 7:36 AM CDT
• Verizon acquires Vessel, will shut it down on October 31Vessel is being shut down on October 31, as Verizon acquires the company.Oct 27, 2016 1:17 AM CDT
• Nintendo investors hate new Switch console hybridNintendo's Japanese investors aren't too keen on the idea of another console generation, even if it has mobile handheld capabilities.Oct 27, 2016 12:39 AM CDT
• Nintendo teases Jan 12 event for 'major' Switch detailsNintendo will include launch details, pricing, and games in development for Switch during January 12 event in Tokyo.Oct 26, 2016 11:31 PM CDT
• Dolby Atmos update coming for Xbox One SXbox 4K Ultra HD playback getting free upgrade.Oct 26, 2016 10:43 PM CDT
• LinusTechTips makes $3,000 custom watercooled PS4The PS4 gets really hot...so why not watercool it like a PC?Oct 26, 2016 10:31 PM CDT
• 'Toy Story 4' delayed by another yearThe toys go back to the toy box.Oct 26, 2016 10:13 PM CDT
• Nintendo to hold in-store Switch demos before releaseNintendo may hold public in-store hands-on demonstrations of its new Switch console before it launches in March 2017.Oct 26, 2016 9:40 PM CDT
• Nintendo expect 2 million Switch console sales at launchNintendo expects to sell 2 million Switch consoles by FY 2017, which coincides with the console's March 2017 launch.Oct 26, 2016 9:04 PM CDT
• Microsoft begins Xbox One S deals, includes Gold accessMicrosoft Xbox One S have two great holiday deals from which customers can choose for those coming holiday season.Oct 26, 2016 6:40 PM CDT
• Windows 10 VR paving way for Project Scorpio VR gamingMicrosoft's new accessible VR initiative will likely pave the way for Project Scorpio's VR gaming.Oct 26, 2016 2:50 PM CDT
• Microsoft announces $299 VR headset for Windows 10The headsets will work on Windows 10's Creators' Update, coming in early 2017.Oct 26, 2016 2:22 PM CDT
• World of Warcraft Patch 7.1 is now liveThe Patch 7.1 brings new world quests, a new world event - Alcaz Isle, new battle pets inspired by Wrath of the Lich King raid bosses and much more.Oct 26, 2016 1:39 PM CDT
• New Surface Studio AiO rocks GTX 980M, 4.5K displayMicrosoft's Surface PC is here, and it's a stylish and powerful all-in-one that sports a transforming 4.5K display.Oct 26, 2016 1:07 PM CDT
• Blizzard talk rewards in World of Warcraft patch: 7.1A brand new World of Warcraft patch has arrived for gamers to install on October 25 with loads of extras and great PvP rewards.Oct 26, 2016 10:29 AM CDT
• The sales of smartwatches have dropped by more than 50%It is noted that Apple had the biggest drop, although they still maintained their position as the overall leader of the worldwide smartwatch market.Oct 26, 2016 9:32 AM CDT
• Scientists think they've received signals from aliensScientists say unusual signals from a group of stars are 'signals probably from extraterrestrial intelligence'Oct 26, 2016 6:11 AM CDT
• Intel's new Atom processor is a step closer to SkynetIntel's new Atom processor is another shift away from the desktop PC world.Oct 26, 2016 4:29 AM CDT
• Google pauses its Fiber rollout, fires 9% of Fiber staffGoogle fires 9% of its Fiber staff, announcing it has plans to 'pause' their Fiber extension plans.Oct 26, 2016 3:00 AM CDT
• WikiLeaks: Apple gives customers' data to governmentsApple gives governments 'information on Apple customers and devices thousands of times each month'Oct 26, 2016 2:00 AM CDT
• ZOTAC has your back with GTX 1070-powered VR GO backpackZOTAC reveals its new 'VR GO' backpack, for VR gaming on the go.Oct 26, 2016 1:24 AM CDT
• ZOTAC's new Sonix PCIe 480GB SSD reads at 2.8GB/secZOTAC celebrates its 10-year anniversary with a super-fast new PCIe-based SSD.Oct 26, 2016 12:35 AM CDT
• ZOTAC's new mini PC packs full-sized GeForce GTX 1080ZOTAC's new Magnus EN1080 should be the new mini PC speed king.Oct 25, 2016 10:55 PM CDT
• ZOTAC teams with Thermaltake on new GTX 1080 ArcticStormZOTAC unleashes the watercooled GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm Thermaltake graphics card.Oct 25, 2016 9:15 PM CDT
• Pokemon GO in-game Halloween event set for Oct 26 to NovHalloween theme event comes to Pokémon GO app starting on October 26.Oct 25, 2016 8:22 PM CDT
• AMD confirms high-end Zen CPU launch for early 2017AMD will launch its high-end Zen products in early 2017.Oct 25, 2016 7:54 PM CDT
• Sony hires new director for the 'Uncharted' feature filmSony Pictures put feature adaptation on the fast track.Oct 25, 2016 6:25 PM CDT
• 'Indiana Jones 5' loses co-creator George LucasThe real question is will it be better or worse for it?Oct 25, 2016 5:59 PM CDT
• Xiaomi's VR headset looks good and costs only $29The company also launched a MIUI VR store where they will offer over 30 VR apps and 500 panoramic videos.Oct 25, 2016 5:19 PM CDT
• Xiaomi Mi MIX rocks its edge-to-edge displayThe Android phone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset clocked at 2.35GHz, 4 or 6 GB or RAM and 128 or 256 GB of storage.Oct 25, 2016 4:40 PM CDT
• Xiaomi Mi Note 2 is basically a Note7 but cheaperAt first glance, Mi Note 2 looks really good with curved edges, but it's hard not to notice a similarity with Samsung's Note7.Oct 25, 2016 3:47 PM CDT
• Nintendo Switch gameplay graphics are subject to changeNintendo says the Switch trailer is just a concept demonstration, and doesn't show final gameplay capabilities.Oct 25, 2016 3:12 PM CDT
• Final Fantasy 15 could get co-op mode in the futureThere's hope for online or couch co-op for Final Fantasy 15, but it'll take quite a bit of effort from the devs.Oct 25, 2016 2:04 PM CDT
• Nintendo Switch comes to life - as a stuffed dogIf you can't wait till March for the real thing, here's a stuffed Nintendo Switch.Oct 25, 2016 1:25 PM CDT
• Xbox Live Gold subscribers get 4 new games next monthMicrosoft announce four more titles free to Xbox Live Gold subscribers this November.Oct 25, 2016 12:33 PM CDT
• Final Fantasy 15 PC port won't come any time soonFinal Fantasy 15 game director says the team is focusing 'solely on the console version' right now.Oct 25, 2016 12:06 PM CDT
• Nintendo Switch to launch only as complete bundleNintendo Switch will only launch as a complete bundle consisting of the console and dock, according to sources.Oct 25, 2016 11:04 AM CDT
• The world's tiniest smartphone has 1.54-inch displayIt will probably be available only in China for a price we can only speculate at the moment.Oct 25, 2016 10:26 AM CDT
• Is Surface Studio Microsoft's new all-in-one desktop?Microsoft's new transforming all-in-one Surface Studio may feature a GeForce GTX 1080 and be optimized for 3D artists and VR Ready.Oct 25, 2016 9:52 AM CDT
• Samsung offers upgrade program for Note7 ownersThe upgrade program in South Korea will be carried out by the end of November.Oct 25, 2016 9:27 AM CDT
• Skyrim: Special Edition already has 73 console modsTons of Skyrim mods are being added for consoles, including awesome PC mods like Frostfall.Oct 25, 2016 8:31 AM CDT
• GIVEAWAY: MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GAMING X 4G / 2GNVIDIA and MSI just launched its new cards, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GAMING X 4G and GTX 1050 GAMING X 2G, and we have one of each to give away.Oct 25, 2016 8:02 AM CDT
• Google buys VR eye-tracking startup companyIn order to bolster its Daydream VR headset, Google has bought out a VR startup that specializes in eye-tracking tech.Oct 25, 2016 7:47 AM CDT
• Pre-order Skyrim-themed Monopoly game for March 2017Skyrim version of Monopoly is available to pre-order now from Merchoid website.Oct 25, 2016 3:29 AM CDT
• Battlefield 1 patch v1.02 released, UI fixes and moreEA DICE patches Battlefield 1 to v1.02, with UI fixes, and much more.Oct 25, 2016 12:09 AM CDT
• 'The Get Down' costs Netflix $16 million per episode$16 million per episode, for a 12-episode series - that's how much 'The Get Down' is costing Netflix.Oct 24, 2016 10:47 PM CDT
• Star Citizen alpha is free until October 30Star Citizen is free-to-play in alpha form until October 30.Oct 24, 2016 9:29 PM CDT
• Nintendo 'hasn't shown everything' on Switch just yetNintendo says it hasn't shown everything on Switch yet, with more details coming in early 2017.Oct 24, 2016 8:01 PM CDT
• Watch Dogs 2 trailer welcomes you to San FranciscoUbisoft's new trailer to Watch Dogs 2 is here.Oct 24, 2016 6:34 PM CDT
• Rule the streets on this official 'Mario Kart' bikeBlue shell incoming!Oct 24, 2016 5:33 PM CDT
• NASA solved the secret of ESA's missing Mars landerNASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has identified new markings on the surface of Mars that are believed to be related to Europe's Schiaparelli lander.Oct 24, 2016 12:31 PM CDT
• He changed his name to Seven iPhone for a free iPhone 7A Ukranian webshop Allo decided to give away five iPhone 7 devices to people who officially and legally change their name into - Sim iPhone.Oct 24, 2016 11:24 AM CDT
• New photos and a shocking price of Huawei Mate 9 emergedWhile the Mate 9 will come with 1080p full-HD resolution, the Mate 9 Pro should feature 1440x2560 QHD.Oct 24, 2016 10:33 AM CDT

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