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• Destiny: The Taken King's game zone is a cyclopean Hive shipBungie takes us on a tour of The Taken King's new terrifying titanic tombship.Jul 31, 2015 10:39 AM CDT
• Hackers hijacking your webcam and finding ways to profit from itOh, those pesky hackers.Jul 31, 2015 7:30 AM CDT
• TechPowerUp pushes updated GPU-Z v0.8.5TechPowerUp has released a GPU-Z update with added support for numerous AMD and NVIDIA video cards.Jul 31, 2015 5:31 AM CDT
• EA confirms new Battlefield game for 2016There's a new Battlefield game coming out next year, but which one?Jul 31, 2015 2:33 AM CDT
• Windows 10 makes you pay $10 to remove ads from SolitaireSolitaire and video ads? Yeah, pay $10 to remove them from Windows 10, thanks.Jul 31, 2015 1:35 AM CDT
• Mozilla unhappy about Microsoft's Edge web browser defaultMozilla CEO unhappy with Microsoft.Jul 31, 2015 12:59 AM CDT
• EA: Star Wars Battlefront enjoying "extremely strong pre-orders"People are preordering Star Wars Battlefront? Apparently so!Jul 30, 2015 11:26 PM CDT
• 'Game of Thrones' to live beyond 7 seasonsFans can rest easy, 'Game of Thrones' isn't going anywhere anytime soon.Jul 30, 2015 11:26 PM CDT
• Ubisoft announces Zombi for Xbox One, PS4 and PC for August 18Ubisoft announces Zombi for the PS4, Xbox One and PC - will drop on August 18.Jul 30, 2015 9:35 PM CDT
• Teenagers on social networking sites too much could cause problemsTeenagers spending too much time on social networking sites could be at risk of mental health problems?Jul 30, 2015 9:01 PM CDT
• Rocket League racks up 5 million downloads in only 22 daysRocket League racks up 5 million downloads in just 22 days.Jul 30, 2015 7:30 PM CDT
• Sony plans to open polls for new PS Plus gamesSony adds a new community-driven poll feature to its PlayStation Plus service, but how does it work?Jul 30, 2015 6:52 PM CDT
• Microsoft says PC to Xbox One game streaming is 'challenging'PC to Xbox One game streaming is "challenging"Jul 30, 2015 6:13 PM CDT
• Microsoft trying to find ways to boost Xbox One, game sales in ChinaHow will Microsoft try to boost game sales in China?Jul 30, 2015 5:50 PM CDT
• Islamic State being scammed via social media, giving away moneyScamming the Islamic State via social media.Jul 30, 2015 5:10 PM CDT
• Final Fantasy 7 Remake's combat to be "dramatically changed"Square Enix aims to amp up the legendary turn-based classic, but will it still have the same soul?Jul 30, 2015 4:01 PM CDT
• White hat hacker shows vulnerability in GM's OnStar systemGM OnStar vehicles at risk.Jul 30, 2015 2:38 PM CDT
• Facebook shows off its solar-powered Aquila aircraft to the worldFacebook is proud of its solar-powered Aquila aircraft.Jul 30, 2015 2:17 PM CDT
• US National Guard using Reaper drone to search for missing personNational Guard using drone to search for missing man.Jul 30, 2015 2:04 PM CDT
• The DOJ says FBI is understaffed to battle cyberattacksFBI will struggle to try to get job done.Jul 30, 2015 1:53 PM CDT
• Facebook has a crazy number of members: 1.49B monthly usersWow.Jul 30, 2015 8:30 AM CDT
• New Mission Impossible movie features triple-screen Halo 5 on Xbox OneMission Impossible: Rogue Nation features impossible gameplay in the form of Halo 5 on a triple-monitor setup.Jul 30, 2015 7:11 AM CDT
• LG posts a low $206.38 million in profit in second-quarter, blames TVsLG posts its second-quarter financial results, blaming the 'sluggish global TV market' for downfalls.Jul 30, 2015 6:31 AM CDT
• Excalibur uses your phone to automatically enter PC passwordsExcalibur is a smartphone app that pairs with your PC to automatically log you in and out of... everything.Jul 30, 2015 5:37 AM CDT
• Futuremark summarises Windows 10 benchmarking supportFuturemark clarifies Windows 10 benchmarking compatibility, reminding users to install the latest version of SystemInfo.Jul 30, 2015 4:36 AM CDT
• G.Skill breaks 4000MHz with its Trident Z and Ripjaws V DDR4 RAMG.Skill announces 'the first retail memory kit to break through the 4000MHz barrier' as available to the public.Jul 30, 2015 3:28 AM CDT
• Fallout 4 won't have mod support until 2016No mods for Fallout 4 at launch, with Bethesda making us wait until 2016.Jul 30, 2015 2:37 AM CDT
• Sony expected to unveil the Xperia Z5 smartphone in March 2016Sony continues to push its Xperia line, with the Xperia Z5 said to launch in March 2016.Jul 30, 2015 2:00 AM CDT
• Xbox One might not get 100% backwards compatibilityMicrosoft affirms that the future of Xbox One backward compatibility isn't entirely in their hands.Jul 30, 2015 12:34 AM CDT
• Michael Jackson returns to Disney World in 'Captain EO'The weird 80's attraction returns home to change the world... again.Jul 30, 2015 12:06 AM CDT
• Kinematix's TUNE helps runners run smarter, neat little productKinematix has an interesting device, TUNE, designed for active folks.Jul 29, 2015 10:53 PM CDT
• We could see PC to Xbox One game streaming in the very near futureMicrosoft could make PC to Xbox One game streaming a reality very soon.Jul 29, 2015 10:36 PM CDT
• No Man's Sky could come to VRWill we get to play No Man's Sky on the Oculus Rift?Jul 29, 2015 9:28 PM CDT
• Nintendo has racked up more than 1.62M copies of Splatoon soldMore than 1.62 million copies of Splatoon have been sold.Jul 29, 2015 8:30 PM CDT
• Tom Cruise to return for 'Mission Impossible 6'Talk about confidence in your product.Jul 29, 2015 7:58 PM CDT
• ING Netherlands introduces voice-based mobile paymentsUse your... voice to make mobile payments?Jul 29, 2015 6:39 PM CDT
• Nintendo's Wii U finally tops 10 million units soldDo you own a Wii U?Jul 29, 2015 6:29 PM CDT
• 'Spectre' fan mashup returns Pierce Brosnan as BondWhat if Pierce Brosnan never gave up the role and continued to this day?Jul 29, 2015 6:17 PM CDT
• NTSB explains what SpaceShipTwo pilot endured during horrific incidentSpaceShipTwo pilot's recount of frightening incident has been released.Jul 29, 2015 5:56 PM CDT
• Satechi shows off its BT Cortana Button on Windows 10 launch dayCheck out the BT Cortana Button from Satechi!Jul 29, 2015 2:41 PM CDT
• Chinese hackers suspected in recent cyberattack on United AirlinesChinese hackers responsible for attack against United Airlines?Jul 29, 2015 2:26 PM CDT
• US government unsure what to do after major cyberattacksUnited States not really sure what to do after major cyberattacks.Jul 29, 2015 2:14 PM CDT
• id Software blended old school with the modern era while making Doomid Software wanted to blend old school Doom gaming with the modern era.Jul 29, 2015 10:40 AM CDT
• Bethesda: Fallout 4 was 'basically done' when the game was unveiledFallout 4 was practically done before it was even announced.Jul 29, 2015 9:35 AM CDT
• US government worried as more Americans wooed by Islamic State onlineArrests of Americans trying to join Islamic State soar, US government says.Jul 29, 2015 8:40 AM CDT
• Anonymous continues siege against Canadian intelligence agencyAnonymous takes aim at Canadian government.Jul 29, 2015 7:30 AM CDT
• Report: Apple Music already has 10 million users testing the serviceApple Music quickly racks up 10 million subscribers, all enjoying a trial period.Jul 29, 2015 6:30 AM CDT
• Former NSA lawyer: Snowden 'really set back' cybersecurity discussionFormer NSA lawyer says Snowden hurt the 'collective discussion' on national cybersecurity.Jul 29, 2015 5:30 AM CDT
• Download Windows 10 to a USB flash drive or ISO file with this linkWaiting for your PC to tell you your Windows 10 upgrade is ready? Why wait? Download it now.Jul 29, 2015 4:17 AM CDT
• MSI teases its Z170A XPOWER Gaming Titanium Edition motherboardOne of the hottest looking Z170 motherboards is from MSI, in the form of the Z170A XPOWER Gaming Titanium Edition.Jul 28, 2015 11:32 PM CDT
• Windows 10 launch has Microsoft securing 40Tbps of bandwidthThe launch of Windows 10 is here, and Microsoft has talked with distribution partners to free up a huge 40Tbps for the launch.Jul 28, 2015 9:25 PM CDT
• Xbox chief happy to see 'death of consoles' talk proven wrongConsoles are alive and well, Xbox chief notes.Jul 28, 2015 8:20 PM CDT
• Anger the Internet by killing Cecil the Lion? Suffer the backlash!Internet justice moves swiftly!Jul 28, 2015 7:00 PM CDT
• Square Enix CEO: Tomb Raider exclusivity 'wasn't an easy decision'Square Enix chats about Rise of the Tomb Raider exclusivity for one year.Jul 28, 2015 6:44 PM CDT
• Alaska Airlines testing biometrics technology at San Jose airportWould you prefer biometrics over a traditional boarding pass... and your ID?Jul 28, 2015 6:35 PM CDT
• Military trying to figure out how to stop drones used as IEDsHow do we stop drones potentially used as IEDs?Jul 28, 2015 4:30 PM CDT
• White House responds to online Edward Snowden pardon petitionNo pardon for Snowden, but thanks for the online petition!Jul 28, 2015 3:43 PM CDT
• Acer announces Windows 10-powered products for back-to-school seasonAcer busts out new back-to-school products powered by Windows 10.Jul 28, 2015 3:16 PM CDT
• Intel's new 3D XPoint flash memory is 1,000 times faster than NANDIntel and Micron reveal a new memory solution that will revolutionize higher-end data management.Jul 28, 2015 1:01 PM CDT
• Argument rages over encryption and how much access government getsStill a fierce debate between Silicon Valley tech experts and government.Jul 28, 2015 12:30 PM CDT
• Who needs house keys? Use a hands-free fob instead!Custom fob allows you to get into your house without house keys.Jul 28, 2015 12:30 PM CDT
• Former Halo, Destiny devs form new VR game studio Endeavor OneKey developers splinter from Bungie to make a new games studio focused on VR, already working on new title named "Jump"Jul 28, 2015 10:00 AM CDT
• Nintendo NX's first known game might be Dragon Quest XIDragon Quest XI might be the first known game for Nintendo's new mysterious NX hardware.Jul 28, 2015 8:04 AM CDT
• Bethesda promises Fallout 4 will have more customization than SkyrimGamers will have plenty of opportunities to customize their characters in Fallout 4.Jul 28, 2015 6:30 AM CDT
• Survey: 92% think US government must react to foreign cyberattacksHow should the US react to foreign-based cyberattacks?Jul 28, 2015 2:06 AM CDT
• Don't want forced Windows 10 updates? There's a tool to block themWindows 10's automatic updates can be stopped with an official tool which blocks some of them.Jul 28, 2015 2:01 AM CDT
• It's Kirby's time to run around in Unreal Engine 4Unreal Engine 4 makes another appearance, this time with Kirby.Jul 27, 2015 11:24 PM CDT
• New monitors from Samsung wirelessly charge your Qi-capable smartphoneSamsung's new monitors will wirelessly charge your Qi-powered smartphone.Jul 27, 2015 9:07 PM CDT
• 343 Industries discusses decision to remove split screen from Halo 5No split-screen in Halo 5: Guardians was a tough decision.Jul 27, 2015 7:30 PM CDT
• Israel focusing more on cybersecurity as it faces nonstop attacksIsrael trying to build a 'hack-proof' infrastructure.Jul 27, 2015 6:25 PM CDT
• Survey: Drivers still want steering wheel, pedals in self-driving carsWe're still not sure what to make of autonomous vehicles.Jul 27, 2015 5:49 PM CDT
• US official: Time to battle Islamic State's social media abilitiesTime to take the fight to Islamic State's social networking ability?Jul 27, 2015 5:30 PM CDT
• Leading tech experts seek ban on killer robots on the battlefieldKiller AI? No thanks, experts say.Jul 27, 2015 4:47 PM CDT
• Bethesda considered Boston as Fallout 4 location years agoFallout 4 location in Boston was in the works for years.Jul 27, 2015 3:39 PM CDT
• Your Destiny Guardian will be supported for next decadeDon't worry, your Destiny character will be around a while.Jul 27, 2015 2:07 PM CDT

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