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• WB signs massive multi-picture tentpole deal with IMAX through to 2020Warner Bros. signs a multi-picture deal that will see movies like Batman v Superman and Godzilla 2 his IMAX theaters.Apr 21, 2015 12:45 AM CDT
• 'Independence Day 2' welcomes back President Whitmore and Dr. OkunThree veterans from the original film join the sequel cast.Apr 21, 2015 12:19 AM CDT
• AMD Radeon R9 390X rumored to be in very short supply at launchAMD's Fiji XT-based Radeon R9 390X will have extremely limited numbers at launch, according to our sources.Apr 20, 2015 10:11 PM CDT
• Report: Better cybersecurity, safety standards needed for patient dataThere is a major overhaul needed in regards to patient privacy and how healthcare providers keep data secure.Apr 20, 2015 9:36 PM CDT
• 'Star Wars: Rebels' Season 2 trailer reveals role for Darth VaderJames Earl Jones returns to voice his legendary character.Apr 20, 2015 8:36 PM CDT
• Full 'Jurassic World' trailer delivers the dino goodsThe park opens in just a few more weeks.Apr 20, 2015 6:33 PM CDT
• Cryptzone: Insider threats still pose biggest threat to companiesCompanies are still too slow to respond to cybersecurity issues, and insider threats pose a major threat, according to Cryptzone report.Apr 20, 2015 3:53 PM CDT
• Expert: Cyberattacks on nuclear power plants could be next 9/11Leading cybersecurity expert in Israel expresses concern that hackers could target power grids, nuclear power plants, and other critical infrastructure.Apr 20, 2015 12:43 PM CDT
• SentryBay shows off anti-keylogging solution for mobile usersSentryBay announces anti-keylogging technology for smartphones, mobile devices.Apr 20, 2015 11:35 AM CDT
• Cybersecurity in full display during RSA Conference in San FranciscoCybersecurity is the focus of attention in San Francisco this week during RSA Conference 2015.Apr 20, 2015 10:50 AM CDT
• NVIDIA reportedly allowing custom versions of its GeForce GTX 980 TiThe GM200-powered GeForce GTX 980 Ti should arrive with custom coolers thanks to NVIDIA allowing AIBs to play around with cooling setups.Apr 20, 2015 7:48 AM CDT
• Intel's upcoming Skylake-based Core i7-6700K will run at 4GHzThe upcoming Skylake-based Core i7-6700K will run at 4GHz, have 8 threads, 8MB of cache, and a 95W TDP on the LGA 1151 socket.Apr 20, 2015 4:36 AM CDT
• Sony unveils its Xperia Z4 smartphone, for Japan only right nowSony makes its Xperia Z4 smartphone official, but it's currently limited to Japan at the moment.Apr 20, 2015 3:38 AM CDT
• AMD reveals Microsoft will most likely launch Windows 10 in JulyWindows 10 in July? According to AMD, we can expect DirectX 12 and everything else in Microsoft's next-gen OS to grace us even sooner than we thought.Apr 20, 2015 2:27 AM CDT
• Cyber officials concerned of limited US network defenseThe United States wants to bolster manpower focused on cybersecurity, scrambling to increase efforts to defend networks against foreign cyberattacks.Apr 20, 2015 12:52 AM CDT
• 'Fantastic 4' film reboot takes shape in new trailerThe villainous Doctor Doom joins the cast in reveal.Apr 19, 2015 8:07 PM CDT
• TSMC aiming for 10nm production next year, followed by 7nm in 2017TSMC announces 10nm production will kick off in 2016, followed by 7nm in 2017.Apr 19, 2015 4:33 AM CDT
• Star Wars: Battlefront won't use Battlelog, has offline singleplayerDICE says that Star Wars: Battlefront won't use Battlelog, and that it will let you play "solo or cooperatively with bots on or offline"Apr 19, 2015 2:52 AM CDT
• Rockstar fixes login problems with the first patch for GTA VGrand Theft Auto V's version 1.01 patch fixes login bug, and other niggly issues.Apr 19, 2015 1:16 AM CDT
• Sony Xperia Z4 teased thanks to WikiLeaks' dump of internal Sony docsWe get a closer look at Sony's upcoming Xperia Z4 smartphone thanks to the leaked Sony documents from WikiLeaks.Apr 18, 2015 11:56 PM CDT
• Tesla's gigafactory is coming together, thanks to satellite imagesTesla's gigafactory teased from new satellite images, with the secretive battery production facility being built in the Nevada desert.Apr 18, 2015 10:48 PM CDT
• Acer's XB280HK 28-inch 4K NVIDIA G-Sync monitor is just $599 right nowIn the market for a new 4K monitor? Acer's XB280HK 28-inch G-Sync capable 4K monitor is down from $899 to $599 on Newegg.Apr 18, 2015 10:10 PM CDT
• Samsung's new M.2 NVMe PCIe-based SSD capable of 2.2GB/sec readsSamsung continues its innovation prowess, where it will be the first to produce an M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD for both desktops, and laptops.Apr 18, 2015 8:46 PM CDT
• 'Furious 7' races past $1B at the worldwide box officeFitting that 'Furious 7' becomes the fastest film in history to reach the billion club.Apr 18, 2015 6:14 PM CDT
• Study: Iran increasing cyberattacks, developing new cyber arsenalIran is working on improving its cyberattack capabilities, while also launching even more attacks.Apr 18, 2015 4:46 PM CDT
• Report: 29 million healthcare records compromised in past four yearsNew report indicates almost 30 million healthcare records have been stolen in the United States over the past four years.Apr 18, 2015 12:34 PM CDT
• Small businesses plagued by successful ransomware cyberattacksCybercriminals operating overseas are having their way with SMBs falling victim to ransomware cyberattacks.Apr 18, 2015 12:06 PM CDT
• Microsoft Bing search engine now has more than 20% market share in USThe Microsoft Bing search engine has 20 percent US market share.Apr 18, 2015 11:56 AM CDT
• Star Wars: Battlefront confirmed to run at 60FPS on both Xbox One, PS4DICE confirms that Star Wars: Battlefront will be running at 60FPS on both the Xbox One and PS4, also aiming for photo-realistic graphics.Apr 18, 2015 4:05 AM CDT
• Qualcomm has made $9.2 billion in royalties from Samsung over 4 yearsQualcomm continues to have troubles, especially with Samsung using its own Exynos processors in the new Galaxy S6, S6 edge smartphones.Apr 18, 2015 2:38 AM CDT
• 'Star Wars: Battlefront' in-game trailer releasedNot a spoiler: It looks amazing!Apr 17, 2015 8:02 PM CDT
• Hacker group from China has launched coordinated attacks for a decadeA hacker group with Chinese government backing has launched numerous attacks, even against networks not connected to the Internet, according to new reports.Apr 17, 2015 1:28 PM CDT
• Cybersecurity expert applauds work done by ethical hackersWhite hat hackers are helping software companies find vulnerabilities that could save them a lot of headaches down the road.Apr 17, 2015 10:43 AM CDT
• Gartner: Security analytics could be crucial for breach detectionCybersecurity is evolving and companies are adopting new security practices to try to defend security breaches.Apr 17, 2015 9:45 AM CDT
• Former Canadian spy boss says cyberattacks are a 'weapon of war'Using the Internet is a new weapon of war, as more governments and organized groups turn to cyber-based attacks.Apr 17, 2015 7:30 AM CDT
• AMD says it'll reveal its next-gen video cards next monthAMD reveals it'll talk about its new GPUs "later this quarter" which means we should see the Radeon R9 390X launch before, or during Computex 2015.Apr 17, 2015 6:09 AM CDT
• Cyanogen and Microsoft announce a strategic partnershipAndroid wins with the new strategic partnership between Cyanogen and Microsoft.Apr 17, 2015 4:43 AM CDT
• GTA V maxed out on triple 4K monitors requires 14GB of VRAMWe test out Grand Theft Auto V on triple 4K monitors at 6480x3840 to find out it requires over 14GB of VRAM.Apr 17, 2015 2:35 AM CDT
• F1 2015: 1080p on the PS4, 900p on the Xbox One, 4K and beyond for PCCodemasters upcoming F1 2015 will run at 1080p on the PS4, 900p on the Xbox One and on the PC: at 4K and beyond, with a beautiful new graphics engine.Apr 16, 2015 11:44 PM CDT
• Ryan Gosling in 'Blade Runner' sequel talksHeartthtrob sought for the much anticipated sci-fi sequel.Apr 16, 2015 11:04 PM CDT
• Star Wars: Battlefront rumored for November on Xbox One, PS4, and PCEA is set to unleash Star Wars: Battlefront onto the PS4, Xbox One and PC on November 17 according to the latest rumors.Apr 16, 2015 8:35 PM CDT
• Sony Pictures email hack database published by WikiLeaksWikiLeaks committed to maintaining database of hacked emails and documents "for years to come"Apr 16, 2015 6:42 PM CDT
• New 'Force Awakens' trailer was worth the waitConsider yourself suitably teased.Apr 16, 2015 5:59 PM CDT
• NPD: Smartwatch ownership will start to pressure fitness trackersMore consumers will begin purchasing smartwatches, and that will pressure fitness trackers.Apr 16, 2015 5:54 PM CDT
• Russian government giving cybercriminals advanced malware softwareThe Russian government is reportedly providing advanced malware software to cybercriminals and organized crime groups.Apr 16, 2015 4:24 PM CDT
• Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg expects fun times for virtual realityFacebook has shown a serious level of dedication to virtual reality following its purchase of Oculus VR.Apr 16, 2015 3:37 PM CDT
• Analysts believe Apple has logical reasons to join vehicle marketApple is believed to enter the vehicle market, developing an autonomous car - and some analysts are onboard with the idea.Apr 16, 2015 7:30 AM CDT
• Poll: Six percent of Americans plan to purchase Apple WatchRecent poll finds about six percent of Americans plan to purchase an Apple Watch.Apr 16, 2015 5:40 AM CDT
• Crytek's VR demo "Back to Dinosaur Island" from GDC 2015 is amazingCrytek releases its "Back to Dinosaur Island" VR demo that it was showing off at GDC 2015 last month.Apr 16, 2015 2:33 AM CDT
• 'Rockstar Games' adds Bill Paxton as anti GTA lawyer Jack ThompsonIt's 2003 all over again as the eccentric lawyer fights 'Rockstar Games'Apr 16, 2015 12:46 AM CDT
• Zack Snyder teases a few seconds of Batman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeThe first few seconds of the trailer to Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice have fans across the world ecstatic.Apr 15, 2015 11:07 PM CDT
• The end of a CS:GO season is here, player shuffling commencesAs a CS:GO season comes to an end the team shuffling begins and rumors start flying. Who has gone where?Apr 15, 2015 7:54 PM CDT
• Netflix wishes they didn't give Aussie ISP quote-free dealsNetflix wishes it didn't sign deals to offer Aussie's unmetered Netflix data streaming.Apr 15, 2015 7:33 PM CDT
• Symantec: Hackers had a great year in 2014, looking to improve in 2015Cybercriminals had great success in 2014, and are looking to further improve their illicit behaviors in 2015, Symantec says.Apr 15, 2015 12:39 PM CDT
• Aircraft could be vulnerable to cybercriminals, GAO report saysAircraft are increasingly connected to the outside world, and that poses significant security threats.Apr 15, 2015 12:28 PM CDT
• Dell unveils the Linux-powered version of its XPS 13 laptopDell announces the Ubuntu-based developer edition of its 13-inch XPS 13 laptop.Apr 15, 2015 3:07 AM CDT
• Google's ambitious wireless service reportedly called 'Project Fi'"Project Fi" the super-secret name of Google's ambitious wireless service across the United States.Apr 15, 2015 1:41 AM CDT
• Samsung can't keep up with the crazy demand for its Galaxy S6 edgeSamsung's beautiful Galaxy S6 edge smartphone production can't keep up with the demand, which has "been much higher than expected"Apr 14, 2015 10:31 PM CDT
• Forza Motorsport 6 will reportedly feature a DX12 capable engineMicrosoft will reportedly use a DirectX 12 graphics engine on Forza Motorsport 6 on the Xbox One.Apr 14, 2015 9:31 PM CDT
• Project Cars: 1080p on PS4, 900p on Xbox One and up to 12K on PCSlightly Mad Studios announces Project Cars will run at 1080p on the PS4, 900p on the Xbox One, but both at 60FPS. PC, well - it scales to 12K, and VR.Apr 14, 2015 9:31 PM CDT
• Batman v Superman trailer to drop on April 20, new footage this weekBatman v Superman footage to arrive on Thursday, followed by the trailer on April 20 in theaters.Apr 14, 2015 8:33 PM CDT
• Kaspersky Lab helps provide CoinVault ransomware victims more optionsKaspersky Lab and the Dutch police are providing CoinVault ransomware decryption keys online for victims to use.Apr 14, 2015 5:15 PM CDT
• Researchers, Houston Zoo give Smaug the Komodo dragon an orthosisResearchers from the Baylor College of Medicine teamed with the Houston Zoo to give Smaug the Komodo Dragon an orthosis to fix a foot problem.Apr 14, 2015 4:20 PM CDT
• Phishing is easy way for hackers to victimize users with cyberattacksCompanies need to focus on educating employees how to spot phishing emails, as the social engineering tactic is alarmingly effective.Apr 14, 2015 3:30 PM CDT
• Video games create great opportunities to help educate studentsDepartment of Education looking for new ways to engage and educate students, and video games could be the answer.Apr 14, 2015 2:35 PM CDT
• HP's new pro 4K monitor features 31.5-inch IPS panel, 10-bit colorHP unveils its new DreamColor Z32x, a 31.5-inch professional-grade 4K monitor with 10-bit color, an IPS panel and much more.Apr 14, 2015 4:42 AM CDT
• Pedophiles using 'dark net' to avoid police detection with successPedophiles are using the dark net to sell, purchase and share content, while avoiding police detection.Apr 14, 2015 12:20 AM CDT
• Mobile games are spending more on TV advertisements than console gamesIt looks like mobile gaming is investing more in TV advertisements than traditional console games, hardware makers, and that is shaking things up a bit.Apr 13, 2015 11:35 PM CDT
• US looking to re-establish technological edge, focus on cybersecurityThe US government wants to ensure the country's technological edge over political rivals is maintained, with increased focus on cybersecurity.Apr 13, 2015 6:50 PM CDT
• Apple Watch should help boost interest, sales of rival smartwatchesThe Apple Watch should help drive interest in Android-powered smartwatches, which are available for a lower price tag.Apr 13, 2015 3:45 PM CDT
• SOUL Electronics introduces its Bluetooth Run Free Pro earbudsSOUL Electronics introduces the Run Free Pro Bluetooth in-ear headphones designed for athletes and active consumers.Apr 13, 2015 2:09 PM CDT
• Europol, FBI successfully shuts down Beebone malwareThe FBI and Europol team up to shut down the Beebone malware.Apr 13, 2015 12:38 PM CDT
• Star Citizen's first-person shooter combat explained in great detailRoberts Space Industries goes into great detail on the first-person shooter side of Star Citizen, which sounds super-detailed.Apr 13, 2015 12:35 AM CDT
• Deus Ex: Mankind Divided to be a 'real challenge' to hardcore playersEidos Montreal promises that Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will be a 'real challenge' for hardcore players.Apr 12, 2015 10:25 PM CDT
• Rockstar says 4K is a real 'eye opener' for Grand Theft Auto V on PCRockstar Games teases that Grand Theft Auto V on the PC at 4K is an 'eye opener' and has 'greater detail' compared to the potato boxes.Apr 12, 2015 9:13 PM CDT

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