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• Fallout 4's official GECK PC modding tools coming in AprilThe wait is almost over! Fallout 4 PC modders will soon get access to the official GECK toolset.Feb 23, 2016 5:32 PM CST
• Killer Instinct Season 3 seriously upgrades the graphics and lightingKiller Instinct is getting quite the graphical upgrade with the release of the latest season in March.Feb 23, 2016 4:04 PM CST
• Latest trailer for The Technomancer shows the harsh reality of MarsThe Technomancer gets a very exciting new cinematic trailer showing off some of the grim scenes from a terraformed Mars.Feb 23, 2016 3:02 PM CST
• Final Fantasy XIV 'The Gears of Change' now available for downloadFinal Fantasy XIV gets updated to 3.2 with a lot more story-based content added in. Also, you can enjoy a few new raids and other great in-game content.Feb 23, 2016 1:52 PM CST
• AMD expands low-power embedded G-Series SoC's Excavator and GCNAMD revealed new low-power embedded solutions at Embedded World in Germany today, looking to compete heavily in the industrial markets.Feb 23, 2016 1:05 PM CST
• Xbox Live still experience widespread issues with purchasing contentXbox Live services seem to be down once again, with certain limitations on downloading and purchasing content. The issues are being looked into.Feb 23, 2016 11:47 AM CST
• Farm Simulator 17 confirmed to be tending the crops by end of yearFarm Simulator 17 is official and more details are bound to come out very soon. We can likely expect upgraded graphics and more vehicles.Feb 23, 2016 11:00 AM CST
• Uber still under fire as Governments refuse legalizationUber tells us to accept the app or be left behind as another Australian state confirms its ban.Feb 23, 2016 10:33 AM CST
• Gears of War: Ultimate Edition update weighs a hefty 5GBThe new Gears of War: Ultimate Edition update is 5GB in size but has a few important changes under the hood, like hit registration and other bug fixes.Feb 23, 2016 10:05 AM CST
• Intel joins in support of all-girl gaming, $30k for CS:GO female compIntel has now pledged support for female-only gaming, offering up $30k in Katowice for the world's best female CS:GO teams.Feb 23, 2016 9:32 AM CST
• Insurgency: Sandstorm announced for PC and consoles, rebuilt with UE4Insurgency: Sandstorm is the rebuilt sequel of Insurgency, bringing the unique perspective to gameplay once again to the PC and consoles in 2017.Feb 23, 2016 9:01 AM CST
• Epic Gear announces mechanical keyboard with interchangeable switchesEpic Gear's new keyboard contains fully modular mechanical switches - chop and change them as you please!Feb 23, 2016 8:31 AM CST
• Star Wars Battlefront update rolls out today, new content and more A new Star Wars Battlefront seeks to keep interests high with a new map and a new survival mode among the usual balancing act.Feb 23, 2016 8:00 AM CST
• Enermax unveils 80PLUS Gold Revolution power supply seriesEnermax launches its new 80PLUS Gold power supply series - aimed at the mid-range audience.Feb 23, 2016 6:29 AM CST
• Ubisoft pulled in 6.4 million gamers into The Division open betaWere you one of the 6.4 million gamers who played The Division open beta.Feb 23, 2016 1:37 AM CST
• Carmageddon: Max Damage 'coming soon' to Xbox One, PS4 and PCStainless Games announces Carmageddon: Max Damage for Xbox One, PS4 and PC.Feb 23, 2016 12:25 AM CST
• AMD Radeon R9 400 series cards will reportedly launch in AprilAMD Radeon R9 400 series will reportedly be unveiled soon, shipping in April.Feb 22, 2016 11:21 PM CST
• Upcoming BBC 'Planet Earth' sequel series to be shot in 4K UHDResolution so high, you'll practically be able to smell the lion's breath.Feb 22, 2016 10:44 PM CST
• Fallout 1.4 beta update improves performance, settlement customizationFallout 4 1.4 beta update improves performance, adds more settlement customization options, and fixes variety of bugs.Feb 22, 2016 10:07 PM CST
• Samsung Galaxy S7 lets you flag scam, fraud callsSamsung Galaxy S7 will give you virtually complete control and knowledge of who's calling you thanks to Whitepages integration.Feb 22, 2016 9:03 PM CST
• Free in-flight wi-fi offered on future Qantas flightsNo longer will Aussie flyers have to pretend to be interested in a book.Feb 22, 2016 8:49 PM CST
• FBI ordered password reset on attacker's phone in San Bernardino caseFBI ordered attacker's phone in Bernardino case have password reset, thus preventing it from retrieving desired data.Feb 22, 2016 8:05 PM CST
• Google's new messaging client aims to replace texting as we know itAndroid equivalent of iMessage on its way to phones, allowing you to text anyone from any device, plus other sweet new features.Feb 22, 2016 7:01 PM CST
• Panasonic just announced the toughest pair of mobile phones yetPanasonic released two new completely rugged phones at MWC, phones tough enough to survive a nuclear bombardment.Feb 22, 2016 6:08 PM CST
• Analogix's new SlimPort ANX7688 chip does 4K 60FPS on phones, tabletsAnalogix kills consoles with its new 4K 60FPS chip, supports DisplayPort over USB-C on smartphones/tablets.Feb 22, 2016 6:06 PM CST
• SteamVR performance test utility can tell you if you're ready for VRValve has released their own performance test to determine whether you're ready for VR or not, the aptly named SteamVR Performance Test.Feb 22, 2016 5:03 PM CST
• Critical DNS flaw found, allows attackers to get full control A critical DNS bug affects almost the entire Internet, though a fix is already out or on the way for most DNS software configurations.Feb 22, 2016 3:59 PM CST
• DOOM's Warpath multiplayer mode detailed in new blog postDOOM is getting a new variation on King of the Hill, called Warpath, where things move far more quickly, and literally.Feb 22, 2016 3:03 PM CST
• Kyocera shows off a unique prototype solar-powered smartphoneKyocera in conjunction with Sunpartner Technologies showed off a new solar-powered phone at MWC this year, building on past ideas.Feb 22, 2016 2:00 PM CST
• ProtoStar tech demo shows the future of mobile graphics, UE4, VulkanEpic Games has a tech demo showing off Unreal Engine 4, Vulkan and how powerful mobile chipsets finally are. It's actually quite impressive.Feb 22, 2016 1:06 PM CST
• Even cheap smartphones are getting super powerful GPU's in the futureImagination Technologies wants to make lower-end phones more capable with more powerful GPU's, starting with this next generation.Feb 22, 2016 12:03 PM CST
• Bioshock: The Collection accidentally revealed by ratings boardBioshock: Collection has been outed by the Brazilian Ratings Board, a reliable source of what's to come due to their disregard for NDA's and secrecy.Feb 22, 2016 11:01 AM CST
• Google changes desktop advertisementsGoogle has blitzed side-bar ads, ensuring search ranking advertising will reign supreme.Feb 22, 2016 10:33 AM CST
• Synaptics fingerprint sensor so small it fits on a volume rockerSynaptics just announced a much smaller fingerprint sensor that can potentially be used on more than just the front of back of a device.Feb 22, 2016 10:03 AM CST
• Garmin targets outdoor action with its new smartwatchesGamin announces two new smartwatches, destined for an active audience.Feb 22, 2016 9:32 AM CST
• Giant: Citizen Kabuto spiritual successor is kaput for good this timeFirst Wonder, the Giant: Citizen Kabuto and MDK spiritual successor is no more, cancelled for good this time due to lack of funding.Feb 22, 2016 9:00 AM CST
• Yahoo to start bidder search on Monday, reports claimYahoo said to begin buyer talks sooner than you might expect.Feb 22, 2016 8:31 AM CST
• The brain can store 1 petabyte of memories, or 13 years of HD videoResearchers have actually found out how large a capacity the average brain's memory is, and at one petabyte it's fairly large. No excuses for forgetting.Feb 22, 2016 8:01 AM CST
• Superman in a phone, the CAT S60 can see everything, go everywhereThe Superman of smartphones, the CAT S60, can survive underwater and see with thermal imagery.Feb 22, 2016 7:29 AM CST
• Smart contact lens technology is now here thanks to AustraliaAustralian researchers have taken a large step towards creating smart contact lenses.Feb 22, 2016 6:29 AM CST
• Lenovo feels flexible, unveils a slew of new Yoga convertibles at MWCLenovo expands its Yoga range, unveiling new convertibles at MWC 2016.Feb 22, 2016 5:31 AM CST
• Samsung's new Gear 360 camera, captures 360-degree video for Gear VRSamsung's new Gear 360 camera is the best accessory for your Galaxy S7 and Gear VR.Feb 22, 2016 1:20 AM CST
• Dine with 'Hannibal' in our Season Three Blu-ray giveawayHannibal's on the run, but needs to feed his appetite.Feb 22, 2016 12:17 AM CST
• HTC unveils its new mid-range Desire 530, 630 and 825 smartphonesHTC's new Desire 530, 630 and 825 smartphones are the company's new mid-range handsets.Feb 21, 2016 11:24 PM CST
• 'Deadpool' has already grossed 8x its budgetAction comedy surpasses even the most optimistic expectations.Feb 21, 2016 9:41 PM CST
• John Wick: Chapter Two will be released on 2/10/17John Wick sequel named 'John Wick: Chapter 2', has a scheduled release of 2/10/17.Feb 21, 2016 9:31 PM CST
• GTA 6 rumored to have female lead character, would launch in 2019Grand Theft Auto 6 will reportedly feature female lead, launching in 2019.Feb 21, 2016 7:53 PM CST
• Microsoft has much higher hopes for HoloLens than it did for KinectKienct 'was not a pleasant experience' for Microsoft, with much higher hopes for HoloLens.Feb 21, 2016 7:34 PM CST
• HP's Elite X3 isn't just a phone, it's a full blown office companionHP just unveiled their Elite X3 phone, a return to the business world with a Windows 10 phone capable of masquerading as a laptop if conditions are right.Feb 21, 2016 6:02 PM CST
• Quantum Break requires 44GB of HDD space on the Xbox OneQuantum Break will require 44.09GB of HDD space for installation.Feb 21, 2016 5:32 PM CST
• Answer the Bat-Signal in our 'Batman: Bad Blood' Blu-ray giveawayTrouble is brewing in Gotham, as always.Feb 21, 2016 4:07 PM CST
• HTC could be shipping out Vive headsets starting on April 1HTC Vive could ship on April 1, just three days after the launch of the Oculus Rift.Feb 21, 2016 3:38 PM CST
• Samsung Galaxy S7 matches 'high-end games consoles', says Epic GamesAccording to Epic Games' Tim Sweeney, Samsung's newest S7 duo can slay high-end games consoles.Feb 21, 2016 3:32 PM CST
• Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, surprising refinement from last yearSamsung's new S7 and S7 edge have been announced and are suitable refinements from their previous generation.Feb 21, 2016 2:29 PM CST
• NASA's new 'WFIRST' space telescope sees 100x more than Hubble canNASA is building a new space satellite that sees 100x more than Hubble does.Feb 21, 2016 1:29 PM CST
• The Vive isn't just about VR gaming, says HTCHTC will use its Vive headset for much more than gaming, and hopes it'll change the world for the better.Feb 21, 2016 1:05 PM CST
• Huawei announces the MateBook, their Surface competitorHuawei just announced the MateBook, their first hybrid PC coming to the US at MWC today.Feb 21, 2016 12:12 PM CST
• HTC Vive will cost $799, shipping in AprilWe've got all the latest info on the Vive VR including price, launch and pre-orders, and minimum spec requirements.Feb 21, 2016 11:07 AM CST
• Intel confirms that its 10nm process is on track, will arrive in 2017Intel confirms that its 10nm process isn't delayed, is expected next year.Feb 21, 2016 7:52 AM CST
• LG's Rolling Ball monitors your house, looks like Star Wars BB-8 droidLG unveils the new Rolling Ball, is a robot that'll keep an eye on your house.Feb 21, 2016 7:37 AM CST
• LG's new 360 CAM features two 200-degree, 13-megapixel camerasLG 360 CAM features 2 x 200-degree cameras, takes 360-degree videos and photos.Feb 21, 2016 7:24 AM CST
• LG's new 360 VR headset simulates 'a 130-inch TV from two meters away'LG unveils its new LG 360 VR headset, which simulates a 130-inch TV in front of your eyes.Feb 21, 2016 7:20 AM CST
• LG unveils its new G5 smartphone, features 5.3-inch QHD displayLG has made its G5 smartphone official at MWC 2016, featuring a 5.3-inch QHD display, removable battery.Feb 21, 2016 7:10 AM CST
• Samsung Galaxy S7 revealed again before its impending launchSamsung's new Galaxy S7 is nearly here, take a look at the latest leaks before its release.Feb 21, 2016 6:23 AM CST
• Australian telco Telstra will have 1Gbps over 4G available this yearTelstra will have 1Gbps over 4G in Australia later this year.Feb 21, 2016 6:00 AM CST
• Gears of War 4 will be 'a graphical showcase' for the Xbox OneGears of War 4 developer says it'll be 'a graphical showcase' for the Xbox One.Feb 21, 2016 5:16 AM CST
• Doom will have 17 missions, averages '13+ hours in the campaign'Doom will have an 'average 13+ hours in the campaign', with 17 single-player missions.Feb 21, 2016 3:26 AM CST
• Ubisoft's next-gen Snowdrop engine powers The Division, and now moreSnowdrop, the engine that powers The Division, can be used by 'any Ubisoft team'Feb 21, 2016 1:50 AM CST
• Acer will 'surprise everyone' with its VR technology at MWC 2016Acer says it'll 'surprise everyone' with its VR technology at Mobile World Congress.Feb 21, 2016 12:14 AM CST
• Intel's new 16-core Xeon D-1587 is a beast, in a small 65W packageIntel's upcoming Broadwell-based Xeon D-1587 packs 16 cores (32 threads) and just 65W TDP.Feb 20, 2016 10:53 PM CST
• Hitman running at 4K looks as good as Crysis did in 2007The closed PC beta of Hitman is here, with 4K screenshots to prove it.Feb 20, 2016 10:00 PM CST
• Nintendo NX console could launch with Zelda NX as a launch titleZelda NX rumored to be a launch window title for the Nintendo NX console.Feb 20, 2016 9:27 PM CST
• AMD teases its new dual-GPU powered 'Tiki' PCs from Falcon NorthwestAMD teases the Falcon Northwest Tiki PC, powered by the Radeon R9 Fury X2.Feb 20, 2016 7:38 PM CST
• Android beta available for screen dimming app f.luxEarly version of f.lux available for Android users, requires rooted phone.Feb 20, 2016 2:02 AM CST
• Facebook joins Google, Twitter, Apple in defense of encryptionFacebook weighs in on smartphone encryption debate, joining Google, Apple, and Twitter.Feb 19, 2016 11:58 PM CST

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