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• Huawei's Honor smartphone making US debut this month with Honor 5XHuawei's Honor 5X smartphone arrives in US in late January, features impressive specs for $199.Jan 6, 2016 7:43 PM CST
• ASUS cleans up with five 2016 CES Innovation AwardsASUS cleans up the 2016 CES Innovation awards, claiming five categories for itself and Republic of Gamers.Jan 6, 2016 6:25 PM CST
• Razer's new Stargazer webcam features Intel RealSense 3D technologyRazer teams with Intel on its new gaming webcam.Jan 6, 2016 6:16 PM CST
• be quiet! announces Pure Power 9 in modular and fixed cable designsbe quiet! announces Pure Power 9 400w-700w models in modular and fixed cable designs.Jan 6, 2016 5:31 PM CST
• 'Guardians of the Galaxy' sequel to shoot with 8K cameraSci-fi sequel becomes first feature length film to be shot in 8K.Jan 6, 2016 5:06 PM CST
• Swiftech posts impressive Drive X2 all-in-one liquid cooling kitsFull RGB lighting, a customizable setup and more all in Swiftech's stylish Drive X2 all-in-one liquid cooling series.Jan 6, 2016 4:58 PM CST
• Intel supercharges new Compute Sticks with M3, M5 processorsIntel upgrades its Compute Sticks with beefy M3 and M5 processors and makes some much-needed alterations.Jan 6, 2016 4:46 PM CST
• Netflix goes global from today... except for ChinaCompany makes big splashy announcement at CES, but isn't quite accurate.Jan 6, 2016 4:03 PM CST
• Razer launches fitness-centric Nabu smartwatchRather than going for full functionality, Razer takes a fitness-oriented approach with its new smartwatch.Jan 6, 2016 3:38 PM CST
• Syber Gaming's new mid-tower and small-box PC's are ready for VRSyber Gaming offers two new customizable pre-built VR-ready gaming PCs to ensure gamers are ready for the new platform.Jan 6, 2016 2:49 PM CST
• Nikon unveils the KeyMission 360, their new 360-degree action cameraNikon enters the 360-degree action camera market with the KeyMission 360.Jan 6, 2016 1:28 PM CST
• HyperX launches licensed Xbox One headset with hard carry caseKingston HyperX has gone console, announces release of CloudX officially licensed Xbox One headset.Jan 6, 2016 1:00 PM CST
• Patriot's new Viper USB and Mega USB feature USB 3.1 connectivityPatriot unleashes USB 3.1-powered USB flash drives at CES 2016.Jan 6, 2016 12:26 PM CST
• Patriot unveils a new external SSD enclosure with USB Type-C Patriot extends its storage reach at CES 2016 with a new SSD enclosure with USB Type-C connectivity.Jan 6, 2016 11:24 AM CST
• LaCie's new Chrome Desktop features USB 3.1, transfers up to 1GB/secLaCie unveils an impressive looking drive in the form of the Chrome Drive, with 1GB/sec transfers.Jan 6, 2016 6:31 AM CST
• NVIDIA teases its next-gen Pascal GPU, puts it inside of a car firstNVIDIA's first use of its next-gen Pascal architecture is for the automotive market.Jan 6, 2016 5:34 AM CST
• 7 processors, 14 cores, 15 drivers makes one crazy Creative soundbarCreative's X-Fi Sonic Carrier soundbar features 7 processors, 14 cores, 15 drivers and 4k 60fps video streaming.Jan 6, 2016 4:29 AM CST
• LaCie teams with Porsche on USB-C external drives, with up to 8TBLaCie's new Porsche Design external HDDs come in up to 8TB, feature USB-C.Jan 6, 2016 4:19 AM CST
• AKG and Quincy Jones teamed up to make this 6-speaker $1,500 AIO beastSix speakers, 300W amplifiers, the seal of a Grammy winner and more are all within this $1,500 AKG-made box.Jan 6, 2016 4:10 AM CST
• Audiophile brand waterproof Bluetooth speakers are now a thingSubmerge these audiophile brand JBL speakers underwater and listen to them sing - it's ok because they've got IPX7 waterproof ratings.Jan 6, 2016 3:54 AM CST
• Harman Kardon offers multi-room wireless speaker streaming with OMNI+Harmon Kardon allows for complete music control with its expandable wireless OMNI+ sound system.Jan 6, 2016 3:20 AM CST
• We try out the latest Oculus Rift with Epic Games' Bullet Train demoEpic Games' latest Bullet Train demo for the Oculus Rift is nothing short of awesome.Jan 6, 2016 2:36 AM CST
• NVIDIA's Pascal-powered Drive PX 2 is as powerful as 150 MacBook ProsNVIDIA unveils its new Drive PX 2 platform, powered by a 14nm Pascal GPU.Jan 6, 2016 1:53 AM CST
• JBL and Under Armour offer heart rate monitoring Bluetooth headphones JBL and Under Armour's new in-ear audio product comes with heart rate monitor and more.Jan 6, 2016 1:10 AM CST
• Audio in the car and on the beach with one product, the HARMAN VoyagerUpgrade your car sound system then take it down to the beach with HARMAN's Voyager Drive Speaker system.Jan 6, 2016 12:55 AM CST
• OCZ expands ShieldPlus SSD warranty to now cover 99 countriesOCZ expands its ShieldPlus Warranty program by 66 countries, marking 99 in total.Jan 6, 2016 12:18 AM CST
• AOC unleashes its 35-inch curved UltraWide monitor with 160Hz refreshAOC showcases stunning 35-inch curved 160Hz gaming monitor and HDMI 2.0 4K display.Jan 5, 2016 11:57 PM CST
• Razer unveils its new Blade Stealth, its ultrabook gaming PCRazer's new ultrabook gaming PC is the Blade Stealth.Jan 5, 2016 11:53 PM CST
• NASA green technology could cut airline fuel use in half, save $255 bnNASA's Environmentally Responsible Aviation project concludes with great results, could cut down massively on airline pollution and noise.Jan 5, 2016 11:03 PM CST
• Huawei Mate 8 flagship phone rocks quick-charge 4,000 mAh battery Huawei's new flagship has a huge, efficient battery that charges quickly, up to 4GB of RAM, and a 2.3GHz octa-core CPU for high performance use.Jan 5, 2016 10:48 PM CST
• Sony to launch its own 4K streaming service this yearSony will bring its expansive library of 4K content to Bravia Ultra HD TV's later this year.Jan 5, 2016 10:33 PM CST
• North Korea claims to have succesfully detonated hydrogen bombKim Jong Un might now have a new bargaining chip against crippling sanctions.Jan 5, 2016 10:31 PM CST
• CoolerMaster with new Master Maker case, PSU, cooler and more in 2016CoolerMaster announces new modular MasterCase, PSU and air cooler with stunning features.Jan 5, 2016 10:01 PM CST
• Samsung's new 2TB T3 SSD is so small, it'll fit in your pocketSamsung unveils its new 2TB T3 SSD, with speeds of up to 450MB/sec - also fits in your pocket.Jan 5, 2016 9:22 PM CST
• Sandisk expands portable lineup with flash drives and all-terrain SSDSandisk adds to its impressive portable storage lineup with rugged 480GB SSD, 200GB wireless stick and 128GB Android-compatible USB drive.Jan 5, 2016 9:21 PM CST
• Sandisk reveals 'world's thinnest' 1TB M.2 SSDSandisk's new X400 SSD's merge high performance with an ultra-thin M.2 form factor.Jan 5, 2016 9:11 PM CST
• Sony announce first 4K UltraHD Blu-ray playerBlu-ray founder hits the ground running.Jan 5, 2016 9:08 PM CST
• Vuzix showcases AR and VR glasses at CES 2016Vizux shows off its flexible range of AR and VR hardware, covering all the bases of the new reality tech.Jan 5, 2016 8:33 PM CST
• Origin's all-in-one gaming PC features Titan X, 3440x1440 displayOrigin PC's new all-in-one gaming PC features a 34-inch UltraWide display, with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan X inside.Jan 5, 2016 7:40 PM CST
• GIGABYTE teases X170, X150 Desert Camouflage workstation motherboardsGIGABYTE shows off its new desert camouflage X170 and X150 chipset motherboards.Jan 5, 2016 6:53 PM CST
• Stallone admits he can't return as 'Rambo' againThe veteran actor reveals the heart is willing, but the body is not.Jan 5, 2016 6:15 PM CST
• Under Armour teams with HTC on an entire fitness ecosystemUnder Armour teams with HTC on a slew of wearable fitness devices.Jan 5, 2016 6:06 PM CST
• Velocity Micro reveals new AIO with GTX Titan X, curved WQHD displayVelocity Micro touts its new Raptor One as the 'world's most powerful AIO', and for good reason.Jan 5, 2016 5:14 PM CST
• Hive pirates apologise for leaking Academy screeners last monthRelease group Hive apologises to Quentin Tarantino, says they 'learned from our mistake'Jan 5, 2016 4:45 PM CST
• Fitbit announce Blaze fitness watch, featuring color touchscreenBlaze might look like an Apple Watch wannabe, but Fitbit are sticking to their strengths in the fitness arena.Jan 5, 2016 4:25 PM CST
• SuperData says 38.9 million VR headsets to be sold by the end of 2016According to SuperData, there will be 38.9 million (or so) VR headsets sold this year.Jan 5, 2016 4:13 PM CST
• Oculus provides free Rift VR headsets to Kickstarter backersGood guy Oculus announces free Rift headsets to Kickstarter backers.Jan 5, 2016 2:40 PM CST
• LG's new 2016 4K OLED TVs tease a 'superior' HDR experienceLG's latest 4K OLED TVs promise a 'superior' HDR experience.Jan 5, 2016 1:35 PM CST
• Intel's 3D X-Point technology enables up to 6TB of system memoryIntel and Micron flash their impressive 3D XPoint technology at Storage Visions 2016.Jan 5, 2016 11:25 AM CST
• HTC adds front-facing camera to their Vive VR headsetThe HTC Vive now features a front-facing camera, stops you from walking into walls.Jan 5, 2016 11:13 AM CST
• Patriot announces their Hellfire line of blistering PCIe based SSD'sPatriot just announced their Hellfire line of PCIe based SSD's in both X4 PCIe connector and M.2. Blistering fast.Jan 5, 2016 10:05 AM CST
• Rise of the Tomb Raider release date officially announced, Jan 28thRise of the Tomb Raider is finally officially coming to the PC on the 28th of January after a few weeks of knowing when anyway.Jan 5, 2016 9:06 AM CST
• Xenoblade voice actress speaks up about censorshipA voice actress for Xenoblade Chronicles X has spoken out about her thoughts on the censorship as they pertain to the western release.Jan 5, 2016 7:03 AM CST
• Daredevil S2 rumored to premiere against Batman v Superman on March 25Netflix to debut S2 of Daredevil on March 25, the same day Batman v Superman premieres.Jan 5, 2016 4:08 AM CST
• Corsair launches its new Carbide 400Q and 400C casesCorsair unveils two new Carbide cases at CES 2016, the 400Q and 400C.Jan 5, 2016 1:32 AM CST
• MSI's X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON mobo has Mystic Light RGB lightingMSI unveils its new X99A GODLIKE GAMING CARBON Edition motherboard with RGB lighting.Jan 4, 2016 11:25 PM CST
• ASUS unveils its new ZenFone Zoom smartphone with 3x optical zoomThe latest ZenFone Zoom smartphone from ASUS has 3x optical zoom.Jan 4, 2016 10:23 PM CST
• Corsair unveils new angular Carbide SPEC-ALPHA Mid-Tower ATX caseCorsair combines style and performance with its new mid-tower ATX case.Jan 4, 2016 9:00 PM CST
• New Maingear AIO gaming desktop rocks liquid cooling, 18 core Xeon CPUMaingear shows that AIO desktops can be powerful, but that muscle comes at a steep price.Jan 4, 2016 8:00 PM CST
• Rumor: Next Assassin's Creed set in Egypt, coming in 2017Assassin's Creed might be skipping 2016 with a new adventure set in the heart of Mesopotamia.Jan 4, 2016 6:47 PM CST
• Rumor: Watch Dogs 2 coming this Fall, set in San FranciscoReports indicate Ubisoft is ready to re-visit its techno-stealth adventure with a release in Fall 2016.Jan 4, 2016 6:27 PM CST
• NVIDIA announces its GeForce GTX VR ready programNVIDIA wants you to get ready for VR with its GeForce GTX VR ready program.Jan 4, 2016 5:26 PM CST
• Michael Bay to direct 'Transformers 5' after allExplosions, girls and robots - no wonder Michael Bay can't say no.Jan 4, 2016 4:41 PM CST
• Oculus Rift preorders are open starting this WednesdayThe Oculus Rift will be available for pre-order starting this Wednesday, marking a momentous occasion for VR enthusiasts everywhere.Jan 4, 2016 2:05 PM CST
• 25th anniversary Sonic the Hedgehog game might be in the worksSome strange information has come and gone that point toward a Sonic the Hedgehog 25th Anniversary game, or some sort of appearance this year.Jan 4, 2016 1:08 PM CST
• First Rainbow Six Siege DLC delayed until February 2ndThe first DLC for Rainbow Six Siege has been delayed, though only for little while. Instead of the end of January, we can expect it next month.Jan 4, 2016 12:02 PM CST
• Blind gamer finishes The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeA gamer that happens to be blind has completed a journey he started five years ago, to finish The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time.Jan 4, 2016 11:08 AM CST
• Far Cry Primal will have a language created, based in realityFar Cry Primal is going to have a language that's actually based in reality featured in-game. Proto-European linguists helped develop it.Jan 4, 2016 10:03 AM CST
• Scalebound has been delayed until 2017, need time to perfect thingsScalebound is being delayed until 2017 while Platinum Games takes that time to perfect everything and make it right so the release goes off perfectly.Jan 4, 2016 9:02 AM CST
• Garry's Mod soars past 10 million copies sold worldwideGarry's Mod is breaking records now with a massive 10 million copies sold online. Not to mention the amount of downloads when it was free.Jan 4, 2016 8:04 AM CST
• Nintendo NX going to offer different experience than Wii UThe president of Nintendo has given some great tidbits about the upcoming NX console. Development is steady and it'll be different than previous consoles.Jan 4, 2016 7:03 AM CST
• Joss Whedon is finished with the Marvel cinematic universe'Avengers' director won't be back for future Marvel adventures.Jan 4, 2016 2:01 AM CST
• Lenovo refreshes ThinkPad X1 line with OLED laptop and modular tabletLenovo's new X1 line includes a Surface Book competitor, a hybrid OLED laptop, and a svelte AIO desktop.Jan 4, 2016 12:26 AM CST
• Fallout 4: havoc ensues when 1,000 deathclaws battle 10 Liberty PrimesYet another Fallout 4 monster battle shows how awesome the game's console commands really are.Jan 3, 2016 10:00 PM CST
• Horizon Zero Dawn is story-driven, doesn't need multiplayerGuerrilla Games' newest RPG is all about building a connection and telling a story, says the devs.Jan 3, 2016 7:54 PM CST

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