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- Spurned Pokemon fan raises $4000 to pay for copyright finePokemon fan raises $4000 in three days to pay a copyright fine issued by the Pokemon Company.Oct 5, 2015 10:05 AM CDT
- This Grand Theft Auto IV hyper-realistic mod is better than real lifeThis GTA IV mod once again shows us why allowing modders alter your game can make something truly special.Oct 4, 2015 3:33 PM CDT
- NVIDIA showed off its next-gen HBM-based Pascal GPU in Japan recentlyNVIDIA starts teasing more of its upcoming Pascal architecture, powered by HBM and on the 16nm node.Oct 3, 2015 6:11 PM CDT
- Reload Studios, created by former COD creators, secures $4m fundingReload Studios secures $4 million in funding, is now 'ready to take on the whole world of VR'Oct 3, 2015 8:30 AM CDT
- Final Oculus Rift VR headset to cost 'north of $350'VR enthusiasts can expect to pay anywhere from $400-500 on the consumer-ready Oculus Rift.Oct 2, 2015 4:25 PM CDT
- Microsoft announces 1TB Fallout 4 Xbox One bundleMicrosoft packs in two Fallout games in its latest Xbox One bundle.Oct 2, 2015 2:10 PM CDT
- Paramount pictures says 'Hasta La Vista, Baby' to Terminator sequelsParamount has put any future plans for Terminator sequels on hold, indefinitely.Oct 2, 2015 4:27 AM CDT
- AMD announces 5% of its workforce will be laid off to reduce costsThings go from bad to worse with AMD, which will cut 500 jobs or around 5% of its global workforce to reduce costs.Oct 1, 2015 8:23 PM CDT
- Skype Translator slow rollout begins todayMicrosoft's big push to translate online conversations goes public.Oct 1, 2015 11:44 AM CDT
- Catalyst 15.9.1 beta driver fixes memory leak issueUpdated Catalyst driver fixes serious issue.Oct 1, 2015 10:26 AM CDT
- NVIDIA reveals GeForce Now, rebranding its Grid game streaming serviceNVIDIA rebrands its Grid game streaming service to GeForce Now.Oct 1, 2015 7:23 AM CDT
- Sony wants you to buy PlayStation VR for 'other entertainment usage'Sony wants to buy a PS4 and PlayStation VR 'not only for the games', but for 'other entertainment usage'Oct 1, 2015 12:13 AM CDT
- Stephen Hawking warns alien viruses could wipe out mankindStephen Hawking postulates that aliens visiting earth will be like Columbus discovering the Americas.Sep 30, 2015 3:11 PM CDT
- New Lumia 950 listings confirm QHD screen, 20MP camera and moreMicrosoft confirms leaked Lumia 950 specs in a premature product listing.Sep 30, 2015 9:25 AM CDT
- Volkswagen says it will fix the test-cheating vehicles it has soldOwner of a Volkswagen car that has been involved in the emissions test cheats? The company wants to fix your car.Sep 30, 2015 12:35 AM CDT
- Kanye West is scared that 3D printers will ruin the shoe industryKanye West is 'afraid' of 3D printing, says that it will hurt the textile industry just like it the Internet 'destroyed the music industry'Sep 29, 2015 7:23 PM CDT
- Google launches new $35 Chromecast with boosted Wi-Fi and Fast PlayGoogle transforms the Chromecast into a disc with hugely upgraded Wi-Fi. a fully optimized app, and more.Sep 29, 2015 1:30 PM CDT
- Google's Nexus 6P is $499, has USB Type-C, QHD and Project Fi supportGoogle's Nexus 6P sports a 5.7-inch QHD screen, Type C support, Project Fi connectivity and is now up for pre-order.Sep 29, 2015 11:54 AM CDT
- Microsoft quells Windows 10 privacy concernsMicrosoft assures Windows 10 users there's nothing to worry about regarding privacy.Sep 28, 2015 8:33 PM CDT
- BlackBerry CEO fumbles during new Priv demonstrationBlackBerry's John Chen shows he's not too keen on Android's functionality, and falters during a hands-on demo of the Priv.Sep 28, 2015 3:04 PM CDT
- Apple sold 13 million new iPhones over launch weekendApple continues its upward momentum with iPhone 6S and 6S Plus sales with 13 million sold in three days.Sep 28, 2015 10:07 AM CDT
- Thanks to the iPhone 6S camera, 4K will now be 'mainstream'The arrival of a 4K-capable camera on the new iPhones will now make 4K 'mainstream'Sep 28, 2015 2:35 AM CDT
- Ad-blocking apps accepting payments to let ads through their filtersPaid-for adblockers are receiving payments to let ads slide through anyway.Sep 27, 2015 8:48 PM CDT
- Sony probably won't make another PS Vita handheldSony doesn't think a PlayStation Vita 2 will be able to compete in the smartphone-dominated mobile gaming market.Sep 27, 2015 9:18 AM CDT
- Oculus has no problems with VR porn on the Oculus RiftOculus won't allow VR porn in their apps and stores, but that won't stop other developers from bringing porn to the Rift.Sep 25, 2015 11:33 PM CDT
- Jack Dorsey reprises role as Twitter's CEOJack Dorsey takes the helm as Twitter's new permanent Chief Executive Officer.Oct 5, 2015 7:58 AM CDT
- iOS 9 now has Tweetbot 4 support on iPad and iPhoneTweetbot 4 has come to iOS 9, allowing for great control over your Twitter feed. However, all users must re-purchase the application.Oct 4, 2015 10:29 AM CDT
- A Full HD 16 inch display via USB, meet the AOC PROAOC has announced its first USB-only monitor, released with a 16' panel and priced at $199.Oct 3, 2015 12:29 PM CDT
- Scientists invent neural lace, can connect your brain to a computerWe're now one step closer to Skynet, with scientists developing a tiny mesh sensor that integrates with your brain.Oct 3, 2015 4:36 AM CDT
- Xbox LIVE downtime hurts players' trust, says Phil SpencerXbox exec Phil Spencer shares gamers' perspectives that service interruptions are harmful for the industry.Oct 2, 2015 3:15 PM CDT
- Japan Display reveals 17-inch 8K LCD panel with 120HzJapanese engineers have stuffed a whopping 7,680 x 4,320 resolution in a 17-inch LCD monitor.Oct 2, 2015 1:33 PM CDT
- Amnesia creators latest game, SOMA, sells 92,000 copies in 10 daysSOMA, the latest game from the creators of Amnesia, has sold 92,000 copies on the PS4 and PC.Oct 2, 2015 12:30 AM CDT
- Don't pre-order Fallout 4's season pass--wait for mods insteadWith Fallout 4 lasting 400 hours, isn't it too soon to start thinking about DLC?Oct 1, 2015 3:07 PM CDT
- Amazon's new Flex service is an Uber-like package delivery systemAmazon Flex will pay drivers to deliver packages to consumers within their one-hour Amazon Prime Now delivery service.Oct 1, 2015 11:19 AM CDT
- Deux Ex's pre-order scheme has been cancelledDue to the overwhelming negative response, Square Enix has nixed Deus Ex's pre-order scheme.Oct 1, 2015 9:45 AM CDT
- Google's Nexus 6P features Samsung's latest AMOLED panelSamsung's WQHD AMOLED panel is the display of choice by Google for its new Android 6.0-powered Nexus 6P.Oct 1, 2015 5:30 AM CDT
- AMD might have trouble sourcing HBM2 for its next-gen video cardsAMD rumored to have trouble sourcing the HBM2 numbers it wants in 2016, might lose even more customers to NVIDIA.Sep 30, 2015 10:59 PM CDT
- Tony Hawk 5 is embarrassingly broken, is it Activision's fault?Why is Tony Hawk 5 such an abysmal failure? We take a closer look at the root cause.Sep 30, 2015 1:26 PM CDT
- Tesla's new $140K Model X is virus-proof, gets 250 miles per chargeTesla's new electric SUV will protect up to seven adults from a biological apocalypse.Sep 30, 2015 7:30 AM CDT
- AMD considering other strategic options after failed investment dealAfter failing to have Silver Lake buy a 20% stake in the company, AMD is now 'considering other strategic options'Sep 29, 2015 8:31 PM CDT
- MSI updates laptops with Core i7 Skylake, SSDs in RAID, 64GB DDR4 RAMMSI has improved its top-tier laptop series, offering 64GB of DDR4, NVIDIA GTX980m, Intel Core i7, Killer networking and more.Sep 29, 2015 6:31 PM CDT
- AMD adds six new embedded video cards to lineupAMD's newest embedded GPUs offer something for everyone.Sep 29, 2015 12:43 PM CDT
- Latest Mercedes and BMW cars using 50% more fuel than lab resultsThe latest reports peg some of the newest Mercedes and BMW cars as using 50% more fuel than their lab results.Sep 29, 2015 11:28 AM CDT
- iPhone 6S only costs Apple $245 to makeIt's no secret that Apple enjoys premium markups of its iPhone line, and the new iPhone 6S is no different.Sep 28, 2015 5:28 PM CDT
- No timed-exclusive DLC for Fallout 4, Bethesda saysBethsoft isn't going to fuel the console war with timed exclusive DLC in Fallout 4.Sep 28, 2015 12:00 PM CDT
- Audi confirms 2.1 million cars use emission cheating softwareThe Dieselgate scandal roars onward as Volkswagen admits to using emission-cheating scandal in millions of Audi cars.Sep 28, 2015 8:01 AM CDT
- Tarantino hates Netflix, still uses VHSCult director likes tangible goods, even analog tape.Sep 27, 2015 10:42 PM CDT
- Fallout 4's install size is surprisingly lightDespite being a huge 400 hour open-world game, Fallout 4 won't crowd HDD space on consoles and PC.Sep 27, 2015 2:08 PM CDT
- YouTube Red to be the ad-free, subscription model launching on Oct 22Google will reportedly launch 'YouTube Red' on October 22, the much anticipated ad-free, subscription-based YouTube.Sep 27, 2015 1:35 AM CDT
- Halo 5 takes up a whopping 13% of Xbox One's total HDDMaster Chief's latest saga might make you want to pick up an external hard drive after all.Sep 25, 2015 5:09 PM CDT
- AMD's dual Fiji chip spotted as Radeon R9 Gemini, is this the Fury X2?AMD's dual-GPU teased, with the 'Radeon R9 Gemini' set to stop all over NVIDIA's offerings.Oct 4, 2015 10:15 PM CDT
- Vinyl sales have outpaced streaming revenues, according to the RIAAThought music streaming was big business? Spinning vinyls is still super popular.Oct 4, 2015 12:35 AM CDT
- Apacer claims its 3000MHz DDR4 laptop RAM is 'the true champion'Apacer tells us that its new 3000 MHz DDR4 laptop RAM can operate in temperatures up to 120 degrees Celsius (248 F)Oct 3, 2015 10:31 AM CDT
- 'MacGyver' TV reboot being assembled from sticks and length of hoseThe ludicrously (and ludicrously entertaining) secret agent show to live again.Oct 2, 2015 8:15 PM CDT
- Microsoft buys universal 3D physics developer HavokMicrosoft nabs the gaming industry's leading physics software suite and gets a huge home field advantage for Xbox games.Oct 2, 2015 2:42 PM CDT
- Sony underclocked PS Vita's CPU frequency to 444MHzThe clock speeds for Sony's PlayStation Vita have been unearthed, and they're not very impressive.Oct 2, 2015 11:37 AM CDT
- Showtime's new cable subscription-free app hits AndroidShowtime releases its new Android app, including Android TV support.Oct 1, 2015 10:28 PM CDT
- Amazon halts sales of Chromecast and Apple TVAmazon isn't playing nice with devices that don't support Prime Instant Video.Oct 1, 2015 1:54 PM CDT
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate has '100% optional' microtransactionsUbisoft shocks the world by announcing microtransactions will be in AC: Syndicate, but claims they'll 'only be for convenience'Oct 1, 2015 11:12 AM CDT
- Apple patents new smart ring designA newly published patent filing shows that Apple's new smart ring has a number of form factors.Oct 1, 2015 9:11 AM CDT
- LG's new V10 smartphone has two selfie cameras, and shoots 21:9 videoLG's new V10 smartphone features dual selfie cameras, a premium style and more robust feel.Oct 1, 2015 2:57 AM CDT
- GameStop CEO says 'disc-based games will be around forever'With the rise of digital media, GameStop thinks that 'disc-based games will be around forever'Sep 30, 2015 8:24 PM CDT
- Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch launches this Friday in U.SSamsung announces availability of the Gear S2 and S2 Classic smartwatches.Sep 30, 2015 10:04 AM CDT
- Tim Cook reiterates Apple will not be merging iOS and OS XApple won't be merging the worlds of iOS and OS X any time in the near future.Sep 30, 2015 2:40 AM CDT
- Extended 'X-Files' revival trailer shows truth is still out thereSix brand new episodes to air in January 2016.Sep 29, 2015 7:36 PM CDT
- CYBERPOWERPC launches the FANGBOOK with G-SYNC, Core i7, DDR4, 4KCYBERPOWERPC has gone all out, meet the FANGBOOK IV laptop, packing an GTX 980m, 16GB DDR4, i7-6700k, 250GB M.2 SSD, Windows 10 and more.Sep 29, 2015 4:27 PM CDT
- Catalyst 15.9 beta driver contains memory leak bug, AMD working on fixAMD's latest drivers require some tuning.Sep 29, 2015 12:07 PM CDT
- League of Legends developer confirms its working on new gamesRiot Games teases that its working on a new game.Sep 29, 2015 6:35 AM CDT
- Konami: Metal Gear can definitely continue without KojimaKonami says it doesn't need Kojima to make another Metal Gear game, and that console games will continue to be a focus.Sep 28, 2015 4:24 PM CDT
- Facebook has 'dramatically' increased VR spending, and it won't stopFacebook will be pumping billions into VR, and has a 'sustained commitment' from the company for the next 10 years or more.Sep 28, 2015 10:33 AM CDT
- The Witcher 3 sold 1.8 million copies on PC, which is 30% of all sales30% of all sales of The Witcher 3 were on PC, with 75% of the total sales coming from retail.Sep 28, 2015 4:37 AM CDT
- NVIDIA rumored to be working on a new next-gen dual-GPU video cardRumor has it NVIDIA is working on a dual GM200 video card, that should easily beat a dual Fiji card from AMD.Sep 27, 2015 10:19 PM CDT
- Xbox One's unlocked 7th core isn't that much of a boost, says devIt looks like the Xbox One's seventh core isn't a transformative boon for the console.Sep 27, 2015 12:00 PM CDT
- The first Oculus Rift will cost 'at least $300'Nate Mitchell from Oculus says that the first Rift will cost 'at least $300'Sep 26, 2015 11:25 PM CDT
- Retro console Indiegogo campaign is asking for $1.95m of fundingRETRO VGS aims to bring back cartridges and do away with game updates, but it's asking for almost $2 million in Indiegogo funding to do it.Sep 25, 2015 4:02 PM CDT
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