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• Chrome is Windows 10 users' browser of choiceVast majority of Windows 10 users on Chrome, other browsers trail far behind.Oct 8, 2015 1:50 PM CDT
• Fallout 4 PC requirements revealedBethsoft reveals the minimum and recommended PC settings required to play Fallout 4, and they're actually pretty flexible.Oct 8, 2015 11:07 AM CDT
• PlayStation VR has 'overwhelming' conversion rate, says SonyAccording to Sony, almost everyone who has tried the PlayStation VR plans to buy it.Oct 8, 2015 10:10 AM CDT
• iPhone 6S chipgate: TSMC's CPU has better battery and core performanceTSMC's iPhone 6S CPU beats Samsung's 14nm processor in battery and multi-core performance.Oct 8, 2015 8:29 AM CDT
• Sony officially drops PS4 down to $350It's official, the PS4 has a new $350 price tag across U.S. and Canada.Oct 8, 2015 5:47 AM CDT
• Rise of the Tomb Raider joins the microtransaction bandwagonRise of the Tomb Raider will have microtransactions, heaps of DLC and 'extra modes'Oct 8, 2015 2:35 AM CDT
• Metal Gear Solid V microtransactions allow for in-game insuranceGaming WTF: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain microtransactions lets you buy insurance, so no one can trash your base.Oct 7, 2015 11:36 PM CDT
• Star Wars Battlefront PC requirements revealedYou'll need a semi decent PC to play Star Wars Battlefront.Oct 7, 2015 7:43 PM CDT
• Sony pushes PS4 users to buy Destiny via new suggestion featureSony's new 'curated content' feature is more invasive advertising than a recommendation, hijacking the PS4 UI.Oct 7, 2015 5:37 PM CDT
• Destiny: Full Sleeper Simulant guide, all quests revealedWe chart the new clues on Destiny's elusive Sleeper Simulant gun and show you how to trigger the quests.Oct 7, 2015 4:37 PM CDT
• Apple's 3D Touch is coming to Android phonesA new display controller from Synaptics will bring full 3D Touch capabilities to future Android phones.Oct 7, 2015 3:30 PM CDT
• Report: Apple to launch 4K 21.5-inch iMac next weekIt looks like Apple has plans to ship a 4K-ready iMac as early as October 13.Oct 7, 2015 2:45 PM CDT
• HP releasing Star Wars Special Edition notebookNew HP notebook available with a Star Wars theme, comes with plenty of memorabilia and nice touches.Oct 7, 2015 2:32 PM CDT
• Google wants to improve mobile web performanceAccelerated Mobile Pages project is a go.Oct 7, 2015 1:07 PM CDT
• Synology teases new OS for its NAS range, Apple Watch app for 2016NAS maker Synology teases its working on a new OS, new NAS products, an Apple Watch app, and more for 2016.Oct 7, 2015 8:01 AM CDT
• This tool allows you to use your taskbar on any multi-monitor setupThis handy tool allows you to use your taskbar, system tray and recycle bin from any display on a multi-monitor setup.Oct 7, 2015 4:20 AM CDT
• Cyberpunk 2077 is 'far bigger than anything' CD Projekt Red has madeCD Projekt Red's upcoming sci-fi RPG 'Cyberpunk 2077' is going to be huge.Oct 7, 2015 2:06 AM CDT
• Roku 4 announced, has 4K support, remote finder and much moreRoku 4 announced with 4K video support, quad-core processor and a remote finder.Oct 6, 2015 11:47 PM CDT
• Halo 5 will have a 'much more sociable' story thanks to 4-player co-op343 Industries explains that Halo 5: Guardians will have a 'much more sociable' story thanks to 4-player co-op.Oct 6, 2015 8:37 PM CDT
• Microsoft's Continuum turns Lumia 950s into mobile PC'sContinuum transforms a Lumia 950 into the heart of a PC-like work environment.Oct 6, 2015 3:10 PM CDT
• Ubisoft announces Far Cry Primal set in Stone Age, coming 2016Far Cry goes prehistoric in the next survival adventure, and it looks like it might have expansive online co-op.Oct 6, 2015 2:12 PM CDT
• KitGuru editor in chief apologizes for 'inflammatory' AMD articleKitGuru staff writer makes controversial statement, editor apologizes.Oct 6, 2015 12:45 PM CDT
• Microsoft's new 12.3-inch Surface Pro 4 starts at $899The new Surface Pro 4 might be lighter, but it certainly packs a performance punch.Oct 6, 2015 12:04 PM CDT
• Microsoft's new Surface Book laptop sports GeForce GPU, Skylake CPUMicrosoft adds the 'ultimate 13-inch laptop' to its Windows 10 ecosystem.Oct 6, 2015 11:08 AM CDT
• Lumia 950 and 950XL has liquid cooling, 4K video, octacore CPUMicrosoft highlights some of the major features of the new Windows 10-powered Lumia line.Oct 6, 2015 10:31 AM CDT
• Microsoft HoloLens dev kits will be $3,000, ships in Q1 2016The HoloLens dev kits will be pretty pricey, but Microsoft shows the potential that it poses for the future of gaming.Oct 6, 2015 9:32 AM CDT
• 'Tobiwan', Soe and 'Maelk' to headline MLG $500,000 2015 World Finals'Tobiwan', Soe, 'Maelk' join other gaming celebrities in commentating MLG's $500,000 2015 World Finals across Dota 2, CoD:AW. Smash Bros. and SMITE.Oct 6, 2015 8:27 AM CDT
• This is what Half-Life 2 looks like when rendered in Unreal Engine 4Unreal Engine 4-powered Half-Life 2 looks awesome, also has Oculus Rift support.Oct 5, 2015 9:02 PM CDT
• Destiny moves towards microtransactions to fund new DLCDestiny takes a whole new shape and scope with cosmetic microtransactions that will fund future content and DLC.Oct 5, 2015 6:28 PM CDT
• Four more 'Transformers' films in developmentHasbro and Paramount don't want to leave any money on the table.Oct 5, 2015 6:26 PM CDT
• Custom button mapping coming to all Xbox One controllersIt looks like regular Xbox One controllers will get modular control schemes in the near future.Oct 5, 2015 3:00 PM CDT
• Apple's worth jumps 43% to $170 billion, still world's top brandApple reigns triumphantly as the world's most lucrative brand for the third year running.Oct 5, 2015 1:01 PM CDT
• Facebook will zap free internet to Africa via satelliteFacebook and French satellite communications company Eutelsat plan to beam free internet directly to Africa by 2016.Oct 5, 2015 11:54 AM CDT
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• '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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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 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
• Skype Translator slow rollout begins todayMicrosoft's big push to translate online conversations goes public.Oct 1, 2015 11:44 AM 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
• 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
• Catalyst 15.9.1 beta driver fixes memory leak issueUpdated Catalyst driver fixes serious issue.Oct 1, 2015 10:26 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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