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• ECG's on a business card could change your life, the worldAn aspiring startup has put a working ECG inside a business card to show off how accessible the technology can be.Mar 2, 2016 12:01 PM CST
• Sea pirates are embracing the future, hacking shipping companiesA group of pirates have managed to start hacking into shipping companies to steal schedule and shipping manifests to increase their efficiency.Mar 2, 2016 11:00 AM CST
• Blizzard could be making another Diablo gameBlizzard is hiring new talent to craft the 'next hit game', saying that there's 'countless stories left to tell in the Diablo universe'Mar 2, 2016 10:31 AM CST
• Hitman season premier trailer sets the stage for greatnessA new trailer for Hitman amps up the excitement, showing us an Agent 47 in his prime and ready to conduct business.Mar 2, 2016 10:07 AM CST
• Acer unveils its new 32-inch 4K gaming monitor with NVIDIA G-SyncAcer ramps up to a 32-inch 4K gaming monitor, which is powered by NVIDIA's G-Sync technology.Mar 2, 2016 9:30 AM CST
• Steam improving trade security immensely with an update next weekSteam will be updated on March 9th with better security measures around the trading mechanism to help prevent theft and scams.Mar 2, 2016 9:01 AM CST
• New Star Wars games to be teased 'over the next six months'The future of Star Wars is looking bright for gamers, and we should be seeing a lot more information coming up within the next six months.Mar 2, 2016 8:05 AM CST
• WD expands its 8TB HDDs, now has a 16TB external HDD solutionSome of WD's external HDDs can now be found in up to 16TB capacities.Mar 2, 2016 7:17 AM CST
• Mass Effect: Andromeda delayed to early 2017EA confirms that the 'best and largest ever' Mass Effect game won't be releasing in 2016.Mar 2, 2016 6:05 AM CST
• Uncharted 4 gets delayed again, will be released on May 10Sony delays Uncharted 4 by another month, with a new release date of May 10.Mar 2, 2016 4:54 AM CST
• Xbox boss teases upgradeable hardware for the next-gen XboxAn Xbox that can be upgraded? It's about time, Microsoft.Mar 2, 2016 3:24 AM CST
• MS teases 'latest DirectX12 enhancements' for Rise of the Tomb RaiderRise of the Tomb Raider could receive its purported DX12 patch very soon.Mar 2, 2016 1:13 AM CST
• Killer Instinct requires 4GB RAM and Windows 10, launches on March 29Killer Instinct launches on March 29 for the PC, requires 4GB RAM and Windows 10.Mar 1, 2016 9:30 PM CST
• 'Pacific Rim 2' lives on as del Toro abandons director's chairRobots and Kaiju to battle it out once again after Universal re-commits to franchise.Mar 1, 2016 9:16 PM CST
• New York judge rules Apple can't be forced to hack phone for drug caseUS magistrate judge in New York rules Apple cannot be forced to unlock iPhone for drug case, boding well for bigger San Bernardino terrorism case.Mar 1, 2016 7:04 PM CST
• 'Batman V Superman' Blu-ray up for pre-order alreadyAmazon keen to take your pre-order dollars, weeks before film's theatrical release.Mar 1, 2016 6:21 PM CST
• Introducing the first combined iPhone, Android charger cableStartup invents 2-in-1 connector for unified iPhone, Android charging and data transfer, Kickstarter funded.Mar 1, 2016 6:03 PM CST
• AMD shows off the 'world's best VR solution' again, teasing R9 Fury X2AMD ships off more of its Radeon R9 Fury X2-powered VR PCs, this time to the Associated Press.Mar 1, 2016 5:35 PM CST
• Hound exits beta, might be best voice assistant app aroundHound app released to the public, offers possibly best voice search and assistance of any app.Mar 1, 2016 5:02 PM CST
• Xbox One March preview lets you buy Xbox 360 games in the online storeTomorrow's Xbox One Preview Program update has a few new useful features, not the least of which being the ability to buy Xbox 360 games on the Xbox One.Mar 1, 2016 4:00 PM CST
• Star Ocean 5 should mostly run up to 60FPS at 1080P on PlayStation 4The PS4 version of Star Ocean 5 is going to be pretty drastically different compared to the original PS3 version, the list of differences is inside.Mar 1, 2016 3:11 PM CST
• Forza 6 Apex has just been confirmed by Microsoft, coming in SpringForza Motorsport 6: Apex is officially official now. Coming soon to a Windows 10 enabled PC near you, for free.Mar 1, 2016 2:04 PM CST
• Far Cry Primal day one patch fixes bugs, brings better Expert ModeFar Cry Primal has a day one patch that only fixes some small issues that cropped up during the launch. Nothing major here.Mar 1, 2016 1:05 PM CST
• NVIDIA's Game Ready Driver for Far Cry Primal and Gears of War is outNVIDIA just released driver 362.00, which adds enhancements and support for Far Cry Primal, Gears of War and the latest Dying Light update.Mar 1, 2016 12:32 PM CST
• New Raspberry Pi 3 sports 64-bit CPU and Wi-Fi, still $35The new Raspberry Pi 3 features a swath of new upgrades for DIY tech, but still retains its affordable price tag.Mar 1, 2016 12:04 PM CST
• Sony finally kills the PlayStation TVSony's ill-fated PlayStation TV console box has been put to rest, and for good reason.Mar 1, 2016 11:31 AM CST
• Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is another PC launch disaster for AMDGears of War: Ultimate Edition is out on the PC, but it's an absolute mess for AMD GPU owners at the moment, the complete opposite of what it should be.Mar 1, 2016 10:56 AM CST
• YouTube's gaming content traffic is smashing Twitch, says analystsYouTube's recent gaming channel is already squashing Twitch, says research firm NewZoo.Mar 1, 2016 10:33 AM CST
• Rainbow Six Siege is doubling up on anti-cheating in the latest patchUbisoft has updated Rainbow Six Siege to help deal with the more unsavory types that fill the games lobbies, helping to stymie cheating.Mar 1, 2016 10:02 AM CST
• Here's how to fix Far Cry: Primal's Error 88500014Ubisoft delivers an official workaround to resolve Far Cry: Primal's pesky Error 88500014.Mar 1, 2016 9:47 AM CST
• EA Access adds the first Backwards Compatible game to the lineupThe first backwards compatible EA Access Vault game was just announced today. The OG Plants vs. Zombies is joining the Vault, as the first ever BC game.Mar 1, 2016 9:05 AM CST
• Call of Duty: Ghosts 2 rumored for November releaseIt looks like Activision's 'new and innovative' Call of Duty game may be another sequel.Mar 1, 2016 8:06 AM CST
• Panasonic GH5 reportedly capable of shooting 6K at 30FPSPanasonic's next-gen camera will shoot 6K video, teases 8K video for 2020.Mar 1, 2016 7:17 AM CST
• Report: Forza Motorsport 6 Apex coming to PC this springIt seems that a site jumped the gun on publishing information about an upcoming Windows 10 version of Forza Motorosport 6, titled Apex. More info soon.Mar 1, 2016 7:12 AM CST
• Sony's PlayStation 4 games coming to PC via Remote PlayMicrosoft isn't the only one embracing PC gaming.Mar 1, 2016 7:09 AM CST
• Batman uses lead-filled grenade against Superman in the new TV spotSuperman kicks Batman's ass in the new Batman v Superman TV spot.Mar 1, 2016 5:15 AM CST
• Kingdom Come: Deliverance could be delayed, with consoles to blameThanks to consoles, Kingdom Come: Deliverance could be delayed for a synced release with consoles.Mar 1, 2016 3:13 AM CST
• Samsung launches the first monitors with AMD's FreeSync over HDMISamsung's new monitors feature FreeSync over HDMI, AMD's latest and greatest FreeSync achievement.Mar 1, 2016 1:49 AM CST
• HoloLens costs $3000, launches on March 30 - launch games revealedThe HoloLens costs $3000 and launches on March 30, with the launch games now announced.Feb 29, 2016 11:53 PM CST
• 'The Predator' goes back on the hunt in 2018Still 'one ugly Muthaf...'Feb 29, 2016 9:54 PM CST
• AMD's external GPU enclosure could be unveiled at GDC 2016AMD's external GPU enclosure teased, would give your laptop super-powered gaming abilities.Feb 29, 2016 8:32 PM CST
• Galaxy S7 commercial is hilariously clever, features William H. MacySamsung Galaxy S7 are sure to give you a good chuckle, William H. Macy and Wesley Snipes among stars featured.Feb 29, 2016 7:00 PM CST
• Titan Quest updated with improved visuals, new multiplayer systemBeta update available for action RPG Titan quest, brings back multiplayer, improves graphics.Feb 29, 2016 4:04 PM CST
• Enter 'The Ghost Dimension' in our 'Paranormal Activity' Blu-ray promoThe finale to the 'Paranormal Activity' franchise is here, and you could witness 'The Ghost Dimension' for free!Feb 29, 2016 3:50 PM CST
• Survival has a new meaning in The Solus Project, now available on XboxThe Solus Project, as a preview, a blending of science-fiction, first person and survival is now available on the Xbox Store.Feb 29, 2016 3:01 PM CST
• Deck 13's Sci-Fi thriller 'The Surge' gets first beautiful screenshotsSome very nice screenshots for The Surge, the new game from Deck 13 who made Lords of the Fallen, have emerged, and they set an interesting tone.Feb 29, 2016 2:05 PM CST
• Far Cry Primal sells like a boss in the UK, takes number one spotThe UK's sales charts is being dominated by Far Cry Primal, knocking out Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 from it's usual top spot on the list.Feb 29, 2016 1:02 PM CST
• HoloLens is getting a cool interactive crime drama AR gameThe HoloLens looks like it'll be as much a gaming platform as a commercial and industrial powerhouse, confirms Microsoft today.Feb 29, 2016 12:03 PM CST
• Microsoft drops the price on their Band 2 to a comfortable $175Microsoft's Band 2 is being healthily discounted for a limited time only, for $175. This might signal a permanent price reduction or a new product coming.Feb 29, 2016 11:05 AM CST
• LG Electronics cleans up with record 28 iF Design 2016 awardsLG Electronics dominates the iF Design Awards 2016 with a record haul of 28 trophies.Feb 29, 2016 10:34 AM CST
• Want into the Gears of War 4 Beta? Here's how you do itGetting into the Gears of War 4 Beta test is very simple, all you have to do is play Gears of War Ultimate Edition while signed into Xbox Live by March 1.Feb 29, 2016 9:52 AM CST
• MSI announces DDR4-ready B150M Gaming Pro motherboard with free mouseMSI announces B150m Gaming Pro motherboard with DDR4, enhanced audio and a free mouse.Feb 29, 2016 9:33 AM CST
• Windows Store PC gaming fixes coming soon says tech directorMicrosoft has acknowledged the shortcomings of the Windows Store gaming experience and are working hard to provide fixes for the various issues.Feb 29, 2016 8:57 AM CST
• Everyone is making peripherals - ASUS ROG announces Sica White mouseASUS ROG joins the peripheral spree, announcing ambidextrous Sica White gaming mouse.Feb 29, 2016 8:32 AM CST
• Could Forza Motorsport see a PC release in the near future?A new teaser for more Forza franchise content comes at a suspicious time, right when we're seeing a new infusion of interest in the PC.Feb 29, 2016 8:00 AM CST
• Spent bullet casings used to re-shell in-ear audio in this quick videoMod your audio! Turn spent bullet casings into re-shelled in-ear audio with this handy build video.Feb 29, 2016 7:31 AM CST
• Want to buy the HTC Vive? International pricing has been revealedThe HTC Vive will cost AU$1261 before shipping, or $799 in the US.Feb 29, 2016 4:25 AM CST
• AI system is predicting human reactions by reading fiction storiesAI is slowly taking over the world, by learning how we tick by reading fiction.Feb 29, 2016 12:52 AM CST
• Sony teases new patent for a 'Powerglove' style controller for VRSony files a new patent for a 'Powerglove' like VR controller.Feb 28, 2016 11:24 PM CST
• 'Spotlight' takes home Best Picture Oscar'Spotlight' takes the spotlight, becoming the 87th Academy Award winner.Feb 28, 2016 11:15 PM CST
• NVIDIA sees 34.2% increase in notebook discrete GPU shipmentsNVIDIA's notebook-based GeForce GTX 980 helps the company see 34.2% increase in notebook discrete GPU shipments.Feb 28, 2016 10:17 PM CST
• Hack 'Mr. Robot' and take home a Season One Blu-ray on us!The complete first season comes to Blu-ray HD and you could win your own copy.Feb 28, 2016 9:32 PM CST
• GPU shipments increase this quarter, but down 9% from 2014AMD and NVIDIA both see increased quarterly shipments, but the dGPU market declined 9% from 2014.Feb 28, 2016 8:23 PM CST
• Nintendo NX needs 'near-zero modification' to run Xbox One/PS4 gamesNintendo's next-gen console is reportedly powerful, requires 'near-zero modification' to run Xbox One/PS4 games.Feb 28, 2016 7:10 PM CST
• Worst films honoured as 'Fifty Shades', 'Fantastic 4' sweep Razzies50 Shades of terrible, less than Fantastic 4 take out dubious honor roll.Feb 28, 2016 5:43 PM CST
• AMD beats NVIDIA in early Doom benchmarks, with AMD dominating at 4KAMD thrashes NVIDIA at 4K in early benchmarks of Doom.Feb 28, 2016 5:31 PM CST
• Don't fear our 'Fear The Walking Dead' Blu-ray promo - enter it now!See how the zombies first took over in the 'Walking Dead' prequel series.Feb 28, 2016 5:05 PM CST
• EA withdraws 'Ghost' trademark dispute, concedes to UbisoftEA has withdraw their legal opposition to the trademark application placed by Ubisoft for the word 'Ghost', meaning that Ubisoft can potentially claim it.Feb 28, 2016 12:12 PM CST
• Around 1/3 of Mobile World Congress attendees used Airbnb Airbnb continues to gain traction, with around 1/3 of MWC attendees staying in Airbnb accommodation.Feb 28, 2016 3:57 AM CST
• Xbox boss says MS 'have plans to improve' PC gaming in the futureNo multi-GPU support on the Windows Store seriously sucks.Feb 27, 2016 11:06 PM CST
• AMD's upcoming Bristol Ridge APU should be faster than an Xbox OneThe Bristol Ridge-based APU from AMD will be faster than an Xbox One.Feb 27, 2016 8:47 PM CST
• Street Fighter V receives custom SLI fix, with up to 98% scalingStreet Fighter V has up to 98% scaling with SLI, thanks to a new tweak.Feb 27, 2016 6:53 PM CST
• Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony will be at E3 2016, along with many moreThe ESA has finally published it's full list of E3 2016 exhibitors, giving us an idea of what's in store for the show.Feb 27, 2016 2:31 PM CST
• The Division 'definitely won't have microtransactions', says UbisoftIf Phoenix Credits aren't microtransaction currency, then what are they?Feb 27, 2016 12:05 PM CST
• Here's how The Division's full game differs from the betaBrush up on details on The Division before it launches in March.Feb 27, 2016 10:11 AM CST

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