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• HP impresses with its new Spectre x360 13.3-inch convertible laptopHP unveils its new Spectre x360 convertible laptop with a 13.3-inch QHD panel and so much more.Mar 2, 2015 12:12 AM CST
• The Division to feature 100-player 'Dark Zones', PvP, and so much moreThe Division will feature massive 100-player multiplayer arenas, PvP, intelligent artificial intelligence and more.Mar 1, 2015 10:33 PM CST
• Google hit AI breakthrough that could be huge for self-driving carsGoogle's latest breakthrough in artificial intelligence could be big for autonomous vehicles.Mar 1, 2015 9:32 PM CST
• Sandisk unveils huge 200GB microSD card for Android devicesYou thought 128GB microSD cards were big? Think again. Sandisk has just announced the new 200GB Ultra microSDXC UHS-I Premium Edition.Mar 1, 2015 8:40 PM CST
• Concern in rising number of tax-related scams and cybercrimeRising number of cybercrime related to tax fraud, scams.Mar 1, 2015 4:47 PM CST
• Samsung makes the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge official, with 14nm CPUSamsung unveils its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S6 as well as the Galaxy S6 edge - both packing an 8-core processor on 14nm technology.Mar 1, 2015 11:45 AM CST
• Acer launches its first Windows 8.1 smartphone, the Liquid M220Acer's new Liquid M220 smartphone is powered by Windows 8.1, upgradeable to Windows 10 when it's released.Mar 1, 2015 10:24 AM CST
• Acer leaps into wearable game with Liquid Leap+ and multi-OS supportAcer's new Liquid Leap+ is a new smart activeband with support for Android, iOS and Windows.Mar 1, 2015 10:16 AM CST
• Acer's new Liquid Jade Z smartphone revealed at MWC 2015Acer unveils the new Liquid Jade Z smartphone, with a 'wallet-friendly body'Mar 1, 2015 10:09 AM CST
• HTC surprises with a new VR headset 'Vive', partnering with ValveHTC partners up with Valve to unveil a new VR headset, known as Vive.Mar 1, 2015 9:33 AM CST
• HTC unveils its new One M9 smartphone at MWC 2015HTC takes the wraps off of its One M9 smartphone.Mar 1, 2015 9:12 AM CST
• Real cabon fibre in a PC build - we're not jokingMath Military Modding has almost finished his amazing PC project - an ASUS Strix build with real carbon fiber rigid tubing.Mar 1, 2015 12:54 AM CST
• Round 2 - Smartflash is suing Apple after their previous $533m winAfter their previous $533m win, Smartflash takes Apple back to court for round two and the irony continues.Feb 28, 2015 10:35 PM CST
• US regulator worried of major 'Armageddon' cyberattack targeting banksUS officials increasingly concerned of major cyberattacks targeting US banking infrastructure.Feb 28, 2015 10:15 PM CST
• Google will launch two new Nexus smartphones made by LG and HuaweiRumor has it that Google will be launching not one, but two new Nexus smartphones later this year with Huawei joining the Nexus making game.Feb 28, 2015 9:40 PM CST
• Report: Lenovo only collected $250,000 from Superfish installationsLenovo only collected around $250,000 from Superfish installations, making its PR disaster even worse.Feb 28, 2015 9:30 PM CST
• The 3's just keep lining up as Half-Life 3 rumors hit overdriveThe 3's have lined up perfectly as Valve announces a GDC press conference at 3pm on the 3rd of March - could it be?Feb 28, 2015 8:14 PM CST
• Crystal Dynamics all-in for Rise of the Tomb Raider on the Xbox OneRise of the Tomb Raider is 'pushing the boundaries' of the Xbox One.Feb 28, 2015 7:22 PM CST
• USGS busted hiding large 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Puerto RicoThe 6.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Puerto Rico in the last 24 hours has not registered with the United States Geological Survey, or USGS.Feb 28, 2015 5:34 PM CST
• Virtual reality slowly beginning take over of video game industryVirtual reality slowly but surely going mainstream in the video game market.Feb 28, 2015 1:59 PM CST
• Report: 5 billion Google Android apps are vulnerable to cyberattackThere are up to 5 billion Google Android devices vulnerable to potential cyberattack.Feb 28, 2015 8:30 AM CST
• Dropping phablet prices putting pressure on smaller-sized smartphonesDropping phablet prices are putting pressure on smaller-sized smartphones.Feb 27, 2015 11:55 PM CST
• Secret Service plans to test drone flights in Washington, D.CThe Secret Service plans to conduct drone flights near the White House, testing surveillance and detection opportunities.Feb 27, 2015 6:30 PM CST
• Tim Cook: Apple Watch could replace car keys for newer vehiclesThe Apple Watch could be used to replace car keys and has other appealing features, according to Apple CEO Tim Cook.Feb 27, 2015 4:20 PM CST
• Cyberattacks top threat to United States, intelligence agencies sayUS intelligence agencies say cyberattacks from foreign states and rogue hacker groups are the top threat facing the country.Feb 27, 2015 2:45 PM CST
• Lenovo promises to be more transparent about pre-installed softwareFollowing a public relations nightmare related to pre-installed Superfish adware, Lenovo plans to be more transparent in the future.Feb 27, 2015 1:46 PM CST
• Report: AR and VR devices will surge, 3M units in 2015 to 55M in 2020The augmented and virtual reality markets are set to boom, with ABI Research predicting it will move from 3M units this year up to 55M units in 2020.Feb 27, 2015 12:56 PM CST
• Google AI expert believes humans safe from AI dangers for a long timeThere is a certain level of fear that artificial intelligence could surpass human control, but a prominent expert says we're still far away from that point.Feb 27, 2015 11:20 AM CST
• Social media being used to help identify Islamic extremismAn Islamic cleric, whose probation ends in one month allowing him greater access online, has provided a digital look at Islamic extremism online.Feb 27, 2015 8:40 AM CST
• Barnes & Noble is keeping the NOOK Media digital business, for nowBookstore chain Barnes & Noble won't spin off its NOOK business just yet.Feb 27, 2015 7:25 AM CST
• NPD: Mobile gaming grew 20 percent in 2014, creating opportunitiesMobile gaming grew 20 percent in 2014, creating new opportunities for in-app and mobile purchases.Feb 27, 2015 6:30 AM CST
• LG's unveils Watch Urbane LTE, lets you make calls from your wristLG's new Watch Urbane LTE allows smartwatch users to make calls and NFC payments without a smartphone.Feb 27, 2015 3:54 AM CST
• Companies transitioning to better detection, response of cyberattacksBusiness leaders want to see companies transition towards better detection and response to cyberattacks, following recent major data breaches.Feb 27, 2015 1:15 AM CST
• Not a Rubix Cube - much cooler. Waterproof linux-powered cube PCCuberox is a Kickstarter project that houses six 16x16 screens on a waterproof casing, powered by Linux and wireless charging.Feb 27, 2015 12:02 AM CST
• Win a trip to Computex 2015 from GIGABYTE by overclocking your PCGIGABYTE is offering a free trip to Taipei, Taiwan to attend Computex 2015 with an OC competition taking place on HWBOT.Feb 26, 2015 11:57 PM CST
• Apple teases media event for March 9, could we meet the Apple Watch?Apple has sent the media invitations to its 'spring forward' media event for March 9, where we should be introduced to Watch.Feb 26, 2015 11:08 PM CST
• Bumblebee is that you? Hardware Extreme's black and yellow projectBlack and yellow, black and yellow - EB Water Blocks shows off yet another great build using their gear.Feb 26, 2015 10:03 PM CST
• Swedish professional CS:GO player Joel "emilio" Mako admits cheatingAfter denying his ban was legitimate, CS:GO pro Joel "emilio" Mako admits to using an 'X-ray cheat' and claims his global bans are too harsh.Feb 26, 2015 8:38 PM CST
• Wax on, wax off, charge your products in your 'alone time' - WankbandWhat a time to be alive - recharge your devices while releasing yourself with Pornhub's 'Wankband'Feb 26, 2015 8:10 PM CST
• EA talks Battlefield Hardline, says BF4 launch was 'less than stellar'EA talks about Battlefield Hardline on PC, hints that the PC platform is the best one to play it on.Feb 26, 2015 7:31 PM CST
• This $70,000 customized Apple Watch is packed full of diamondsBrikk are offering a $70,000 customized Apple Watch for pre-order with even the certificate of authenticity having its own diamonds.Feb 26, 2015 6:33 PM CST
• The drama llama strikes again - massive llama chase in the US unfoldsSome llama's cause some dramas this morning as they escape from captivity.Feb 26, 2015 4:36 PM CST
• Kaspersky: 28% of mobile users don't have knowledge of malware attacksA recent Kaspersky Lab survey found 28 percent of consumers don't understand mobile malware threats.Feb 26, 2015 2:25 PM CST
• Official: Cyber doomsday less likely as continued low-level attacksUS official says a single doomsday-like cyberattack against critical infrastructure not as likely as continued low-to-moderate attacks.Feb 26, 2015 12:40 PM CST
• Payday 2: Crimewave Edition to be released for Xbox One, PlayStation 4Overkill Software says Payday 2: Crimewave Edition will be released for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in June.Feb 26, 2015 11:25 AM CST
• FireEye: Breach detection time is dropping, averages 205 daysFireEye says breach detection time is dropping, now averaging 205 days.Feb 26, 2015 10:20 AM CST
• Pebble CEO says his company isn't intimidated by Apple WatchPebble knows the wearables industry will be shaken up by the Apple Watch, but company isn't intimidated.Feb 26, 2015 9:40 AM CST
• BlackBerry working with Google to better secure Android mobile OSGoogle getting help from BlackBerry to improve Android OS security.Feb 26, 2015 8:35 AM CST
• Europol cripples Ramnit botnet, helping free millions of hijacked PCsEuropol disrupts the Ramnit botnet, seizing servers in four different countries.Feb 26, 2015 7:25 AM CST
• Dying Light: My Apocalypse Version costs $386,000... includes a houseGot your credit card handy? You should spent $386,000 on Dying Light: My Apocalypse Edition, which comes with a custom-built zombie-proof shelter.Feb 26, 2015 3:29 AM CST
• EA Access members get access to Battlefield Hardline five days earlyBattlefield Hardline will deploy five days early for EA Access members.Feb 26, 2015 1:45 AM CST
• Rocksteady teases Batman: Arkham Knight 'Gotham is Mine' trailerBatman: Arkham Knight trailer drops, with the full game arriving on June 2.Feb 26, 2015 12:41 AM CST
• PS4 exclusive 'Hunger' looks like nothing you've ever seen beforeTarsier teases its PlayStation 4 exclusive 'Hunger' which could turn into something really special for PS4 owners.Feb 25, 2015 11:31 PM CST
• Oculus announces Mobile VR Jam 2015 with $1 million in prizesOculus throws $1 million into the prize pool for its just-announced Mobile VR Jam 2015 event.Feb 25, 2015 10:39 PM CST
• HGST prepares 10TB HDDs, the first helium-filled HDDs using SMR techHGST is preparing to launch the first helium-filled, SMR-based 10TB HDD.Feb 25, 2015 9:38 PM CST
• Pebble raises over $5m in less than 24 hours for its new smartwatchPebble takes to Kickstarter to fund its new smartwatch, raising over $5 million in less than 24 hours.Feb 25, 2015 8:34 PM CST
• Apple to pay $533 million due to iTunes patent infringementsApple ordered to pay $532.9 million in damages to a Texas-based company relating to patent infringements within iTunes.Feb 25, 2015 7:21 PM CST
• Woolworths now allowing eBay parcel pickup, Australia Post unfazedAussie supermarket Woolworths and eBay have teamed up, allowing parcel pickup at various shopfronts - Australia Post is also a winner.Feb 25, 2015 5:10 PM CST
• Anthem confirms data breach could hit up to 19 million non-membersAnthem confirms millions of non-members also at risk following data breach.Feb 25, 2015 2:49 PM CST
• FBI says it is "close" to identifying group behind Anthem data breachThe FBI says it is "close" to identifying the hacker group behind the Anthem data breach.Feb 25, 2015 2:00 PM CST
• US economy will suffer as robots continue to take over the work forceEconomists believe robotics will have negative impact on US economy.Feb 25, 2015 1:39 PM CST
• Chinese government relying more on home grown hardware, technologyChinese government reducing reliance on foreign-made technology and hardware.Feb 25, 2015 12:51 PM CST
• Make Your Car Handle Like Your Favorite GTA CarIf you've ever wanted your real-life car to perform like your in-game ride, here's a few tips to make your car handle like the cars from GTA.Feb 25, 2015 12:06 PM CST
• Mobile security issues open the door to compromise usersPoor mobile app security leaves users vulnerable to data breach.Feb 25, 2015 11:11 AM CST
• Future wars will likely heavily rely on drones, robotsDrones and robots will be heavily relied upon during future wars, as military technology advances.Feb 25, 2015 6:30 AM CST
• Samsung stuns the world, shows off the world's first 10nm FinFET techSamsung has just shown off the world's first 10nm technology at ISSCC.Feb 25, 2015 5:17 AM CST
• NVIDIA has 76% of GPU market share, leaving AMD with just 24%NVIDIA is dominating GPU market share according to JPR's latest data, with 76% of the GPU market share. This leaves AMD with the remaining 24%Feb 25, 2015 4:53 AM CST
• Unreal Engine updated with incredibly 'realistic foliage lighting'Epic Games releases Unreal Engine 4.7, which includes various updates including 'realistic foliage lighting' that looks incredible.Feb 25, 2015 1:37 AM CST
• The two most vulnerable operating systems both belong to AppleWindows isn't the most vulnerable operating system in the world according to GDI, it's actually Apple's MacOS X and iOS.Feb 25, 2015 12:40 AM CST
• NVIDIA CEO on GTX 970 VRAM issues: 'we'll do a better job next time'NVIDIA founder and CEO Jen-Hsun Huang addresses the world on GeForce GTX 970 VRAM issues, says 'we won't let this happen again'Feb 25, 2015 12:10 AM CST
• Valve has 'prominent hardware manufacturer' to make SteamVR headsetValve has reportedly secured a 'prominent hardware manufacturer' to build its SteamVR headset.Feb 24, 2015 11:33 PM CST
• Intel expects 10nm by late 2017, with silicon being abandoned at 7nmIntel says that by 7nm it will be done with silicon, but before then we can expect 10nm in late 2016 or early 2017.Feb 24, 2015 10:37 PM CST
• Apple could end up tracking your iPhone, even if it was turned offApple has patented a system that could track your iPhone, even it had been turned off.Feb 24, 2015 9:32 PM CST
• AMD Radeon R9 390X limited to 4GB of VRAM because of HBM limitations?Could the first generation of HBM memory limit the Radeon R9 390X to just 4GB of VRAM?Feb 24, 2015 8:35 PM CST
• DirectX 12 rumored to allow GeForce and Radeon GPUs to work togetherRumor has it that DirectX 12 will allow for multi-GPU setups between NVIDIA and AMD GPUs.Feb 24, 2015 8:00 PM CST

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