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• Verizon rumored to increase prices but offer more dataRumors say Verizon overhauling smartphone plans, offers more data for more money.Jul 5, 2016 9:08 AM CDT
• AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB models have 8GB RAM, unlocked with BIOS updateAMD's new Radeon RX 480 comes in 4GB/8GB models, but the 4GB model can be unlocked for its full 8GB!Jul 5, 2016 12:18 AM CDT
• Strap on your Fitbit to raise cash for charityFitness tracking company launches Australian charity initiative.Jul 4, 2016 11:35 PM CDT
• Escape '10 Cloverfield Lane' in our latest Blu-ray giveawayTake home the 2016 sci-fi hit on us.Jul 4, 2016 8:10 PM CDT
• Japan's first VR porn festival ends prematurely, overcrowding blamedJapan hosts its first VR porn festival, but it was so popular it ended prematurely.Jul 4, 2016 6:13 PM CDT
• All future Microsoft Studios games will reach the PCEvery new game published by Microsoft Studios will be released on the PC.Jul 4, 2016 5:31 PM CDT
• NVIDIA's next-gen Titan could be 50% faster than the GeForce GTX 1080NVIDIA's Pascal-based Titan X successor could be up to 50% faster than the GTX 1080.Jul 4, 2016 4:35 PM CDT
• The iconic fly-by intro from Unreal has been redone in Unreal Engine 4Unreal Engine 4 makes the original fly-by intro scene from Unreal look far better, brings back fond memories.Jul 4, 2016 3:35 AM CDT
• AMD's power issues on Radeon RX 480 to be resolved with new driversAMD will fix the power issues on the Radeon RX 480 with a new driver release this week.Jul 4, 2016 1:33 AM CDT
• Vive is used by 66% of VR gamers on Steam, Rift controls just 27%HTC and Valve are dominating VR on Steam with 66% of users owning a Vive, while 27% are using the Oculus Rift.Jul 4, 2016 12:45 AM CDT
• Take a trip with 'Rick and Morty' in our Season 2 Blu-ray giveawayTake home the hilarious Adult Swim animated hit on us.Jul 3, 2016 7:02 PM CDT
• NVIDIA is used by 56% of gamers on Steam, AMD is down to 25%Steam's latest hardware survey has 56% of gamers using NVIDIA hardware, while 25% of gamers use AMD.Jul 3, 2016 10:25 AM CDT
• Windows 10 is now the most used OS with gamers on SteamAccording to the latest Steam Survery, more gamers are using Windows 10 than ever before.Jul 3, 2016 8:06 AM CDT
• SAPPHIRE's upcoming Radeon RX 480 Nitro is shaping up nicelySAPPHIRE's new Radeon RX 480 Nitro detailed in a set of photos.Jul 3, 2016 4:54 AM CDT
• Sony tells investors it will 'defocus' its mobile efforts in the USSony will continue 'defocusing' its efforts on the Xperia smartphone range in the US, and elsewhere.Jul 2, 2016 12:34 PM CDT
• LG's disappointing G5 sales lead to restructured mobile divisionLG's mobile division is being restructured, following the G5's disappointing sales.Jul 2, 2016 10:28 AM CDT
• NVIDIA hardware is 27% slower running in DX12 on Total War: WARHAMMERNVIDIA's DX12 performance is suffering in Total War: WARHAMMER, for now.Jul 2, 2016 8:23 AM CDT
• Samsung Galaxy Note7 teased, features 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED screenEvan '@evleaks' Blass confirms the Samsung Galaxy Note7, with Samsung skipping the Note 6.Jul 2, 2016 6:47 AM CDT
• IMAX releases the first ad to be shot in IMAX, an action-packed spotIMAX has the first ad to be shot entirely in IMAX debut, but will you have to see it in IMAX to get the best benefit from it?Jul 2, 2016 5:40 AM CDT
• Xbox One S supports 4K game upscaling, Microsoft confirmsMicrosoft's new Xbox One S will upscale every game to 4K, hinting that AMD's new console-centric resolution scaling tech is ready.Jul 2, 2016 5:01 AM CDT
• Apple to make the iPhone 8 thinner by using an AMOLED displayApple's next -gen iPhone 8 will reportedly use an AMOLED screen from Samsung.Jul 2, 2016 3:33 AM CDT
• Diablo 4 is almost assuredly in the worksBlizzard is hiring a game director for a 'new unannounced Diablo game,' and we're pretty confident it's Diablo IV.Jul 2, 2016 1:12 AM CDT
• Google's US-Japan 'FASTER Cable System' online, with 60Tbps bandwidthGoogle's new internet cable with 60Tbps of bandwidth is now online, connects the US with Japan with massive speeds.Jul 2, 2016 12:34 AM CDT
• GeForce Experience beta features new interface, ShadowPlay upgradesGeForce Experience 3.0 brings new interface, new ShadowPlay features, and more.Jul 1, 2016 11:12 PM CDT
• Overwatch Competitive Play mode launches on Xbox OneOverwatch's Competitive Play mode hits Xbox One, nerfs included too.Jul 1, 2016 11:34 AM CDT
• Intel joins BMW and Mobileeye on autonomous car technologyIntel teams with BMW and Mobileeye on autonomous car technology.Jul 1, 2016 10:31 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE teases GeForce GTX 1070 Mini-ITX OC, same size as the R9 NanoGIGABYTE's super-small new GeForce GTX 1070 Mini-ITX OC is the first of the small PCB cards, rocking the tiny size of the R9 Nano.Jul 1, 2016 8:35 AM CDT
• NVIDIA rumored to launch GeForce GTX 1060 next week, will fight RX 480NVIDIA's rumored GeForce GTX 1060 will reportedly launch next week, will counter AMD's new Radeon RX 480.Jul 1, 2016 6:20 AM CDT
• AMD's next-gen 'Naples' processor spotted, features 64 CPU threadsAMD's next-gen Zen-based processor 'Naples' has been spotted, with 64 threads in total.Jul 1, 2016 4:37 AM CDT
• AMD acquires HiAlgo which works on dynamic resoution scaling, and moreAMD acquires HiAlgo, a company that will 'help Radeon RX series GPUs transform gaming experience'Jul 1, 2016 3:06 AM CDT
• These seven new Pokemon are quite...interestingPokemon Sun and Moon's roster keeps getting weirder and weirder: Falcor shows up, and a mysterious snake-Gundam appears too.Jun 30, 2016 6:15 PM CDT
• Bill Gates initially hated the proposal for XboxXbox co-creator Ed Fries tells the story of the Xbox proposal meeting in which Bill Gates slammed the idea.Jun 30, 2016 5:10 PM CDT
• NVIDIA Shield update adds support for Netflix HDR, Plex, Dolby AtmosNVIDIA Shield 3.2 update brings lots of love for video content watchers.Jun 30, 2016 3:14 PM CDT
• eBay's new flash sale is perfect for extra Steam Summer Sale savingsTop off your Steam Wallet for extra Steam Summer Sale savings or prepare for the Xbox Summer Sale with this awesome deal.Jun 30, 2016 2:47 PM CDT
• Samsung and NBC partner up to deliver 85 hours of Rio Olympics in VRFor Samsung Gear VR owners, the Rio Olympics will be more immersive than ever with 85 hours of VR programming from NBC.Jun 30, 2016 1:48 PM CDT
• Quake Champions is PC only for 'no limitations' 120Hz arena chaosQuake Champions is PC only to deliver 'no excuses, no limitations' blistering-fast 120Hz at uncapped frame rates.Jun 30, 2016 12:59 PM CDT
• Galaxy S7, S7 Edge unlocked, bloatware-free versions launch todayGalaxy S7, S7 Edge unlocked versions now available, offer freedom of choice.Jun 30, 2016 11:45 AM CDT
• Existing BioShock owners will get free remastered versions on PCYou'll probably want to grab BioShock 1 & 2 for $3.99 on the Steam Summer Sale now.Jun 30, 2016 10:30 AM CDT
• BioShock trilogy remaster officially announcedExperience Rapture with the 'definitive' all-in-one remastered BioSock experience, including all singleplayer DLC--but no multiplayer.Jun 30, 2016 9:35 AM CDT
• AMD details its Radeon RX 400 series naming systemAMD details its new naming system for the Radeon RX series, with a possible Radeon RX 490 on the way.Jun 30, 2016 8:40 AM CDT
• AMD's new Radeon Software 16.6.2 drivers released, supports RX 480AMD Radeon RX 480 owners will want to grab the new Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.6.2 drivers.Jun 30, 2016 6:35 AM CDT
• PS4 Slim coming alongside PS4 Neo, reports claimSony could have three PS4's on the market in 2016.Jun 29, 2016 2:23 PM CDT
• Starting this week, declining Windows 10 upgrade will actually workMicrosoft tweaks Windows 10 upgrade prompt, actually declines when you tell it to.Jun 29, 2016 1:49 PM CDT
• Hottest new PC games discounted in digital pre-order saleDon't pay retail! Save big on the best upcoming PC games like Dishonored 2, Deus Ex: Mankind Divded, Battlefield 1, Titanfall 2 and more.Jun 29, 2016 12:37 PM CDT
• Battlefield 1 Closed Alpha invites rolling outDICE, EA begin slow rollout of Battlefield 1 Closed Alpha invites.Jun 29, 2016 12:29 PM CDT
• Fallout 4 mod support on PS4 delayed indefinitely Bethesda is having serious problems getting mods to work on Sony's PS4.Jun 29, 2016 11:51 AM CDT
• Nintendo NX manufacturing preparations are underwayNintendo is about to pull the switch on the NX's manufacturing.Jun 29, 2016 10:05 AM CDT
• Why wasn't the NX at E3? Nintendo is afraid of copycatsNintendo doesn't want anyone else stealing their NX ideas, so they've gone great lengths to protect the console's secrets.Jun 29, 2016 8:15 AM CDT
• HTC brings 30 companies together for VR, has $10 billion to spendHTC has $10 billion in 'deployable capital' with its new Virtual Reality Venture Capital Alliance.Jun 29, 2016 7:00 AM CDT
• Nintendo is officially researching VRNintendo is interested in making its own cheap and family-friendly VR headset, and hints the NX will be VR-ready at launch.Jun 29, 2016 6:21 AM CDT
• Nintendo focusing on 'greatness of games' over hardware performanceNintendo hints its games lineup might be stronger than the NX's hardware performance.Jun 29, 2016 5:26 AM CDT
• 'Tetris' movie becomes a trilogy, we don't know whyBound to be a classic for the ages.Jun 29, 2016 1:06 AM CDT
• Twitter hires ex-Apple UI designer to lead its VR and AR divisionTwitter steps into AR and VR with its new hire, securing a UI designer from Apple.Jun 29, 2016 12:05 AM CDT
• 4K UltraHD Blu-ray disc sales off to a roaring startInitial disc sales point to strong support.Jun 28, 2016 11:14 PM CDT
• WB delays Batman: Return to Arkham, devs need more time to polishReally, WB? Batman: Return to Arkham delayed as the developers need 'additional time to deliver a polished' experience.Jun 28, 2016 8:53 PM CDT
• Overwatch Competitive Mode launches on PCOverwatch's Competitive Mode going live at last, Widowmaker gets another nerf.Jun 28, 2016 1:01 PM CDT
• Amazon says you can have an Oculus Rift by tomorrowTired of waiting for that pre-order? The Oculus Rift is back in stock on Amazon, and you could have it on your head by tomorrow.Jun 28, 2016 11:52 AM CDT
• System Shock reboot gets 9 minutes of new gameplay footageCan't wait to play the System Shock demo later today? This nice helping of gameplay footage will whet your appetite.Jun 28, 2016 8:12 AM CDT
• Modders morph Skyrim into amazing standalone RPG EnderalEnderal isn't just another Skyrim mod: it's a brand new game with over 100 hours of content.Jun 28, 2016 7:11 AM CDT
• China is the first with a 3D printed house, was built-in 45 daysThe world's first 3D printed house was built-in just 45 days, unveiled in China.Jun 28, 2016 4:19 AM CDT
• Battlefield 1 has Async Compute and DX12, expect 'DX12 fireworks'Battlefield 1 is set to become one of the best looking games yet, with both Async Compute and DX12 abilities.Jun 28, 2016 2:08 AM CDT
• Volkswagen fraud settlement biggest in US history, hits $15 billionVolkswagen's US diesel emissions fraud settlement arrives, hits $15 billion becoming the largest in US history.Jun 28, 2016 12:13 AM CDT
• Battlefield 1 will have DX12 support, current alpha runs very smoothBattlefield 1 alpha teases DirectX 12 support, with the game running very smoothly in its alpha state on a GeForce GTX 1080.Jun 27, 2016 9:16 PM CDT
• How the PS4 Neo and Xbox Scorpio are frustrating and confusing gamersGamers are still confused and wary of the new console cycle, and it's going to take more than platitudes and reassurances to win them over.Jun 27, 2016 8:42 PM CDT
• Nintendo explains why its so secretive about the NX consoleNintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto talks about the secrecy behind the NX, saying the console is a 'new idea' for Nintendo.Jun 27, 2016 7:16 PM CDT
• Final 'Star Trek: Beyond' trailer peaks at the right timeStill not your parent's version of the franchise, but 'Beyond' looks to be a good mix of classic and contemporary 'Trek'Jun 27, 2016 6:02 PM CDT
• Microsoft's new tool fixes Start Menu issues in Windows 10New tool fixes your Windows 10 Start menu issues automatically.Jun 27, 2016 3:34 PM CDT
• Overwatch dethrones League of Legends in Korean PC bang rankingsLeague of Legends drops from #1 spot in Korean LAN center rankings for first time, loses to Overwatch.Jun 27, 2016 2:06 PM CDT
• Woman wins $10,000 in forced Windows 10 upgrade caseWoman sues Microsoft over forced Windows 10 upgrade, wins case and 10 grand.Jun 27, 2016 11:31 AM CDT
• AMD's next-gen AM4 socket pictured on the ASUS ROG Crosshair VI ImpactASUS ROG Crosshair VI Impact motherboard spotted, teases AMD's new AM4 socket.Jun 27, 2016 3:07 AM CDT
• Tesla inks $9 billion deal to build a new factory in ChinaTesla eyes China as a new production partner, inking a new $9 billion deal to build a factory in Shanghai.Jun 27, 2016 12:54 AM CDT
• Battlefield 1: experimenting with weapons in closed alpha testEight minutes of fresh Battlefield 1 closed alpha multiplayer footage reveal key details about the game's weapon interactions and more.Jun 26, 2016 11:50 PM CDT
• Blade Runner meets Fallout 4 in this amazing settlement creation'Hey Bethesda THIS is how you build post-apocalyptic cities!'Jun 26, 2016 10:44 PM CDT
• Resident Evil 7 isn't a reboot, you play a powerless, ordinary personCapcom confirms Resident Evil 7 isn't a reboot, and that you'll play an ordinary, powerless person for the first time.Jun 26, 2016 9:20 PM CDT
• KFC's new meal box charges your smartphone with its built-in batteryThe next time you buy KFC, it might charge your smartphone at the same time.Jun 26, 2016 7:02 PM CDT

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