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• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• AMD adds six new embedded video cards to lineupAMD's newest embedded GPUs offer something for everyone.Sep 29, 2015 12:43 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Tarantino hates Netflix, still uses VHSCult director likes tangible goods, even analog tape.Sep 27, 2015 10:42 PM 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Halo devs already working on Halo 6, has roadmap for next 10 yearsAlthough Halo 5 isn't out yet, 343 Industries is already fleshing out Halo 6 and the next 10 years of the franchise.Sep 25, 2015 3:10 PM CDT
• Black Ops 3 has no campaign on PS3, Xbox 360Activision slices off half of Black Ops 3's content on last-gen systems and still sells it for $49.99.Sep 25, 2015 10:53 AM CDT
• iPhone 6S teardown reveals slimmer battery and heftier displayAll of Apple's secrets are laid bare in the first official iPhone 6S teardown.Sep 25, 2015 9:29 AM CDT
• Kanye isn't playing; definitely running for President in 2020Imma let you finish, but I was one of the best Presidents of all time.Sep 25, 2015 1:40 AM CDT
• Samsung's new Gear VR headset revealed, priced at just $99Samsung goes for the mainstream VR market, unveils its new Gear VR for just $99.Sep 24, 2015 9:23 PM CDT
• 'Gaming is in a healthy spot', says Xbox bossXbox division head Phil Spencer is confident that gaming--and the Xbox One--is going down a good road.Sep 24, 2015 6:36 PM CDT
• Floating VR rig paves way for virtual reality ridesGerman engineers have created a suspended array that simulates spatial movement for a new level of VR immersion.Sep 24, 2015 4:16 PM CDT
• Gaming voice actors set to strike amid failed negotiationsGaming might lose its voice as vocal artists are set to strike over unfair working conditions.Sep 24, 2015 3:37 PM CDT
• Microsoft axes Bing and joins Baidu to sell Windows 10 in ChinaMicrosoft axes Bing and teams up with Baidu in order to pander to the Chinese market.Sep 24, 2015 2:36 PM CDT
• Star Wars: Battlefront open beta to be held October 8-12The open Battlefront beta will be held from October 8 - 12 across all platforms.Sep 24, 2015 12:44 PM CDT
• Half-Life 3 won't have VR support, says ValveValve dev Chet Faliszek shoots down any possibility of Half-Life 3 getting VR support.Sep 24, 2015 11:23 AM CDT
• Another free-to-play FPS is coming, but this one is a little differentHi-Rez Studios is releasing PALADINS, a team-based FPS with cards, mounts and a ton of unique features to ensure a different gaming experience.Sep 24, 2015 8:31 AM CDT
• Does custom liquid cooling in a pre-built PC interest you? This shouldDigital Storm has put together this stunning water cooled pre-built AVENTUM 3 system with separated heat chambers, but there's one little set back.Sep 24, 2015 7:33 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's next-gen Pascal GPU is now being tested internallyNVIDIA receives the first samples of its monster GP100 GPU, the next-gen Pascal architecture is close.Sep 24, 2015 5:31 AM CDT
• Xbox boss doesn't have high hopes for VR gaming, hates the console warXbox boss Phil Spencer hates the console wars, but he also doesn't have much faith in VR gaming.Sep 24, 2015 12:33 AM CDT
• Verizon Wireless sends out a $2.1 million bill, should've been $120Ever received the wrong bill? Just be glad it wasn't for $2.1 million from Verizon Wireless.Sep 24, 2015 12:04 AM CDT
• Facebook announces 360-degree videos will be hitting your News Feed360-degree videos are now a thing on Facebook, now where's my VR headset?Sep 23, 2015 6:17 PM CDT
• LG's new foldable displays can be folded more than 100,000 timesLG secures a big contract to mass produce its foldable display tech and lays plans for a widescale launch in 2016.Sep 23, 2015 6:14 PM CDT
• Introducing Toshiba's cheap Chromebook 2 with free cloud storageToshiba announces its well-priced Chromebook 2, complete with free Google goodies, a HD IPS display, USB 3.0, Intel Core i3 and more.Sep 23, 2015 5:32 AM CDT
• Valve isn't excited over DX12, but talks up the Vulkan APIValve isn't that interested in DX12, but it has big faith in the Vulkan API.Sep 23, 2015 1:37 AM CDT
• Hitman delayed from December 2015 to March 2016 on all platformsHitman misses its mark, gets delayed by four months to March 2016.Sep 22, 2015 6:56 PM CDT
• Predator drones will soon be hidden with 'invisibility cloaks'The US government is obsessed with UAV drones, and now they're about to be invisible.Sep 22, 2015 10:40 AM CDT
• CEO raises AIDS medication price by 4100% overnightTuring Pharmaceuticals CEO increases the price of its HIV/AIDS medication by 4100% overnight.Sep 22, 2015 4:35 AM CDT
• 'Jurassic World' director drops sequel cluesReboot planned as a trilogy from the beginning.Sep 22, 2015 2:14 AM CDT
• Samsung launches its 950 PRO SSD, with 2.5GB/sec read speedsSamsung launches the world's first NVMe M.2 SSD with 3D V-NAND technology.Sep 22, 2015 1:42 AM CDT
• BenQ announces an investment in ZOWIE, cites product developmentBenQ and ZOWIE join forces in order to develop peripherals for casual and professional gamers alike.Sep 21, 2015 11:10 PM CDT
• Aliens can't contact us because of encryption, says Edward SnowdenWhy haven't aliens contacted us yet? It's not because of Will Smith, it's because of encryption.Sep 21, 2015 10:32 PM CDT
• Michael Bay circling 'Transformers 5' productionBombastic director discussing directorial return.Sep 21, 2015 7:02 PM CDT
• Elite: Dangerous gets Steam VR support, will work on the HTC ViveSteam VR and the HTC Vive headset secure support for Elite: Dangerous.Sep 21, 2015 6:39 PM CDT
• PlayStation VR is the 'ultimate weapon' for devs, says SonySony's PS VR headset might be a 'hugely powerful weapon' for devs, but what about the consumers who buy it?Sep 21, 2015 3:43 PM CDT
• Sony's PS4 gets its first early access gameDungeon Defenders II makes waves as the PS4's first-ever paid early access game.Sep 21, 2015 1:53 PM CDT
• PS4 price cut to spread overseas, says MicrosoftMicrosoft has a gut feeling that the PS4's price cut in Asia will spread overseas--and possibly across the globe.Sep 21, 2015 8:42 AM CDT
• Star Wars: Battlefront to have dedicated serversServer browsers are out, lobbies and dedicated servers are in.Sep 21, 2015 7:46 AM CDT
• Intel's new Xeon CPU will feature 28 CPU cores, 56 threads in totalIntel's Skylake Purley-powered Xeon processor will arrive with up to 56 threads.Sep 20, 2015 4:56 PM CDT
• There's no point in playing Destiny without The Taken KingAnother expansion, another huge Destiny paygate that forces gamers to spend money to keep playing.Sep 19, 2015 10:51 PM CDT
• A New Hope for original 'Star Wars' theatrical cuts releaseCould 'Star Wars' fans soon be enjoying a remastered Blu-ray of the original trilogy?Sep 19, 2015 9:14 PM CDT
• AMD loses its high profile CPU architect Jim KellerAMD continues to spiral, with its Chief Architect of Microprocessor Cores, Jim Keller, leaving the company.Sep 18, 2015 4:32 PM CDT
• PlayStation VR 'will be priced as a new gaming platform'Sony is pricing PlayStation VR 'as a new gaming platform'Sep 18, 2015 2:48 PM CDT
• Report: Konami gives up on AAA games, no more Metal GearIt looks like Konami has made good on its bid towards mobile games and plans to leave AAA games behind.Sep 18, 2015 12:57 PM CDT
• Final 'Steve Jobs' trailer trailer depicts the highs and lows of AppleSecond trailer sheds more light on the timelines the film portrays.Sep 17, 2015 5:58 PM CDT
• Amazon reveals $140 Fire TV microconsole with 4K streamingAmazon attempts to thwart Apple with its own hybrid gaming 4K streaming TV box.Sep 17, 2015 2:15 PM CDT
• Bethesda: Fallout 4 feels like a modern shooterThe renowned FPS masters at id Software helped Bethesda craft Fallout 4's fluid gunplay.Sep 17, 2015 1:00 PM CDT

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