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• NVIDIA reiterates that TSMC is a 'very important' foundry partnerNVIDIA is happy with TSMC, says that the Taiwanese giant is a 'very important' partner.Feb 12, 2015 8:34 PM CST
• Lando Calrissian may return to a galaxy far, far awayThe "slimy, double-crossing, no-good swindler" could return for future Star Wars.Feb 12, 2015 7:37 PM CST
• Crytek will unveil a new VR experience at GDC 2015 next monthCrytek will be showing off a new VR experience on the Oculus Rift at GDC 2015 next month.Feb 12, 2015 6:39 PM CST
• Ubisoft sees future success for Far Cry game franchiseFar Cry is in it for the long haul, Ubisoft says.Feb 12, 2015 5:10 PM CST
• Cybercriminals want to compromise your identity, steal personal dataCybercriminals are shifting their tactics, and want to steal your entire identity, and not just payment information.Feb 12, 2015 4:20 PM CST
• Damballa: Majority of antivirus solutions fail to detect malwareSecurity company Damballa finds majority of antivirus software programs unable to quickly identify - and address - malware infections.Feb 12, 2015 3:30 PM CST
• Anthem breach could help create focus on cybersecurity for insurersInsurance companies and other medical firms should focus on cybersecurity, while learning from Anthem's recent data breach.Feb 12, 2015 11:53 AM CST
• NVIDIA posts record financial results, riding the Maxwell wave in 2014NVIDIA posts its Q4 FY 2014 and full year results, seeing record revenues and much more.Feb 12, 2015 5:35 AM CST
• Intel fully embracing Internet of Things transition to connected techIntel is embracing the Internet of Things (IoT), even if no one is really sure how the technology will develop in coming years.Feb 12, 2015 4:05 AM CST
• Millions of Facebook users think the Internet doesn't existThere are millions of people who think that the Internet doesn't exist, only Facebook.Feb 12, 2015 4:00 AM CST
• Samsung promises 'the future of cameras' in its next flagship handsetSamsung's next smartphone should feature 'the future of cameras' according to Samsung's Camera R&D boss.Feb 12, 2015 1:42 AM CST
• NVIDIA's secret unveiling at GDC 2015 to be an Android-powered consoleIt looks like NVIDIA's upcoming 'Made to Game' announcement for GDC 2015 could be an Android-powered gaming console.Feb 12, 2015 12:51 AM CST
• Purported Galaxy S6 Edge thrashes Apple iPad Air 2 in new benchmarksSamsung's purported Galaxy S6 Edge pops up in new benchmarks, thrashes the reigning champ in the iPad Air 2.Feb 11, 2015 11:31 PM CST
• What's the weirdest thing you've found inside a PC?Have you ever through about exactly what's living inside your PC? How about a dead frog?Feb 11, 2015 9:29 PM CST
• This phone doesn't do much and that's the point - OwnFone's US versionThe OwnFone is looking to expand, through Kickstarter, to the US and beyond. This 3D-Printed phone doesn't do much and that's the point.Feb 11, 2015 8:33 PM CST
• Report finds automakers failing to secure connected carsAutomakers aren't doing a strong enough job to secure connected cars, as more of them hit the road.Feb 11, 2015 7:10 PM CST
• Will 2015 be the 'year of the healthcare hack' wonder security prosFollowing the massive breach suffered by Anthem, cybersecurity experts wonder if 2015 will be the year of the healthcare hack.Feb 11, 2015 6:20 PM CST
• Popular Android dating apps pose cybersecurity risksUh-oh. People using mobile dating apps are vulnerable to security risks, and corporate data could be at risk.Feb 11, 2015 2:43 PM CST
• Mobile payments expected to see boost in 2015, thanks to Apple PayMobile payments will see continued growth in 2015 and beyond, in large part because of Apple Pay, as consumers show higher interest.Feb 11, 2015 12:15 PM CST
• Smartphone kill switch legislation has led to drop in phone theftThe introduction of mandatory smartphone kill switch legislation has led to a drop in theft, according to recent reports.Feb 11, 2015 11:10 AM CST
• Nation states launching cyberespionage attacks becoming normalNational governments attacking one another in the digital world is becoming more common, as cyberespionage campaigns are becoming increasingly normal.Feb 11, 2015 10:25 AM CST
• Ransomware attacks increasing, as cybercriminals perfect their skillsRansomware remains a frightening custom form of malware, and cybercriminals are getting better at infecting victims.Feb 11, 2015 9:15 AM CST
• Report: Almost half of jobs under pressure from robotic advancementsRobotics development is advancing, and a growing number are worried about human workers potentially losing their jobs.Feb 11, 2015 7:20 AM CST
• Atari announces next-gen Asteroids, launches it as a survival gameAtari announces a new multiplayer-focused survival game, Asteroids: Outpost, will launch it on Steam Early Access.Feb 11, 2015 6:53 AM CST
• STALKER developer teases new game, will defend the STALKER franchiseGSC Game World says it will announce a new title soon, as well as continue to defend the STALKER franchise.Feb 11, 2015 5:41 AM CST
• Spider-Man officially becomes part of the Marvel Cinematic UniverseNew agreement will see the series re-booted for the third time in 15 years.Feb 11, 2015 12:38 AM CST
• Embedded DisplayPort 1.4a announced, capable of providing 8K laptopsEmbedded DisplayPort 1.4a has been announced, with support of up to 8K displays on laptops.Feb 11, 2015 12:03 AM CST
• Come one, come all - this amalgamation of tech makes for an awesome PCHigh Resolution Computers just released its 'Redicon' build - showcasing a myriad of different tech companies in this red and black project.Feb 10, 2015 9:10 PM CST
• A 15 year old kid just won a $3,000,000 Dota2 tournamentA 15 year old stand-in player for team Evil Geniuses has helped them grab first spot in a $3 million Asian Dota 2 competition.Feb 10, 2015 8:02 PM CST
• Titanfall 2 could be available for PlayStation 4, not just Xbox OneTitanfall 2 might not be an Xbox One exclusive, and could be made available for the Sony PlayStation 4.Feb 10, 2015 7:13 PM CST
• Companies should focus on neutralizing hackers once they are insideCybersecurity experts warn companies should have new security strategies, including when their networks are breached.Feb 10, 2015 5:58 PM CST
• HP says home security systems aren't as secure as people like to thinkIoT-connected security systems are becoming more popular, but may not be as secure as we like to think.Feb 10, 2015 4:54 PM CST
• United States creates cybersecurity center to help study cyber threatsThe United States wants to streamline cyber-related issues with its new cybersecurity center.Feb 10, 2015 2:04 PM CST
• The 'CyberCaliphate' hacks Newsweek, other Twitter feedsThe CyberCaliphate claims more victims, hijacking Newsweek and the International Business Times.Feb 10, 2015 12:43 PM CST
• Apple will 'give Tesla a run for its money' with its latest projectApple is working on a secret new project that will reportedly "give Tesla a run for its money"Feb 10, 2015 6:35 AM CST
• AMD acknowledges that fake processors were sold through AmazonCounterfeit AMD Kaveri APUs are in circulation, being sold through Amazon.Feb 10, 2015 5:08 AM CST
• TSMC is investing $16 billion in a new advanced chip factoryTSMC is investing a huge $16 billion in a new chip making facility, states that it will not be making 20nm GPUs.Feb 10, 2015 2:04 AM CST
• The next WD40? Nutella is apparently a great thermal pasteCooler Master show us that WD40 is not the only super tool by using Nutella as a thermal paste replacement.Feb 9, 2015 11:07 PM CST
• Rigid tubing done differently - Math Military takes on carbon fiberMath Military Modding does it different - utilizing carbon fiber rigid tubing in this scratch-built custom PC project.Feb 9, 2015 9:04 PM CST
• EA ponders a future in which tablets are more powerful than consolesIt's possible tablets could one day be more powerful than game consoles, and the industry must be ready for that, EA believes.Feb 9, 2015 6:55 PM CST
• Chipotle apologizes after cyberattack leaves Twitter page defacedChipotle is embarrassed after its Twitter page was compromised and crude comments were posted.Feb 9, 2015 5:32 PM CST
• New York plans to conduct cybersecurity audits of insurersNew York wants to be more proactive in regards to cybersecurity, conducting audits of insurers operating in the state.Feb 9, 2015 4:03 PM CST
• Anonymous calls ISIS a 'virus,' promises to disrupt group onlineThe Anonymous hacker collective is taking aim at ISIS, calling the terrorist group a 'virus'Feb 9, 2015 3:09 PM CST
• Expert: Trying to keep companies, data secure from cyberattack is hardTrying to keep users and companies safe from cyberattacks proving difficult, and more data breaches are likely.Feb 9, 2015 12:32 PM CST
• Resident Evil HD is Capcom's fastest selling digital game titleCongrats to Capcom, as Resident Evil HD became its fastest selling digital game title launch.Feb 9, 2015 12:20 PM CST
• The Witcher 3 will offer 'dark' mode, where death is permanentCD Projekt Red tease 'Dark' mode for The Witcher 3 where permanent death applies.Feb 9, 2015 12:31 AM CST
• Intel CFO says Apple needs its processors to stay ahead of competitionIntel CFO: "Apple is a great partner of ours" and with their technology, they're "enabling them to do great Apple products"Feb 8, 2015 10:29 PM CST
• Visceral Games: 5 million players have played Battlefield HardlineThe Battlefield Hardline beta has been played by over 5 million gamers so far.Feb 8, 2015 8:33 PM CST
• Stardock CEO: DirectX 12 will allow CG-like graphics on PC before 2020DirectX 12 will start off with 10-20% CPU optimization, will eventually reach 300-500% and have games looking like movie level CG.Feb 8, 2015 7:26 PM CST
• Xiaomi's growth continues to pressure other smartphone vendorsChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi continues to gain success, putting pressure on other established manufacturers.Feb 8, 2015 5:09 PM CST
• Naughty Dog: Uncharted 4 at 60FPS on the PS4 is 'really f**king hard'Getting Uncharted 4 to hit 60FPS on the PS4 is "really f**cking" hard according to Naughty Dog.Feb 8, 2015 12:46 AM CST
• Techland will release modding tools for Dying Light in the near futureDying Light will soon have official modding tools according to its developer.Feb 7, 2015 10:05 PM CST
• GeForce GTX Titan Z GPUs in 4-way SLI powered Super Bowl halftime showThis year's Super Bowl was powered by MAINGEAR systems, running four NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan Z GPUs in SLI.Feb 7, 2015 8:09 PM CST
• NVIDIA seeing less than 5% of GeForce GTX 970 returned for VRAM issuesAfter "VRAMgate" issues of the GeForce GTX 970, NVIDIA is seeing just 5% of consumers returning their cards according to JPR.Feb 7, 2015 6:38 PM CST
• The new Google Glass will be redesigned from the ground upUnder new leadership, Google Glass will go through a complete revamp from the ground up thanks to Tony Fadell now in charge of the project.Feb 7, 2015 4:55 PM CST
• The Ideal Setup for Serious Gamers - Mood, Sound and PersonalizationIf you are looking to turn your living room into your gaming room, follow these tips to set up the ideal console gaming room.Feb 7, 2015 6:57 AM CST
• Stuart Tonks from GGFLAN is building a killer Thermaltake Core X9 CaseStuart Tonks from GGF LAN is back again - this time he's got full reign over the massive Thermaltake Core X9 case.Feb 7, 2015 1:47 AM CST
• Report: China will have most robots by 2017, mainly used in productionBy 2017, China will have the most robots in the world, according to a prediction by the International Federation of Robotics.Feb 6, 2015 9:14 PM CST
• Players and community members call for shortened Valve CS:GO bansProfessional players and community members speak up, asking Valve to decrease their ban durations for members involved in match-fixing and betting scandals.Feb 6, 2015 12:29 AM CST
• French CS:GO player fxy0 released from Epsilon with a 1-year Valve banJoey "fxy0" Schlosser has been removed from Epsilon and given a 1-year Valve tournament ban, alongside ex-teammate Kevin "Uzzziii" Vernel.Feb 5, 2015 11:34 PM CST
• French CS:GO player 'fyx0' admits his team partook in match-fixingEx-Epsilon CS:GO player Joey "fxy0" Schlosser has made a video confession to HLTV, admitting match-fixing took place.Feb 5, 2015 10:34 PM CST
• Bitspower unleash a water block for the ASUS GTX 970 StrixBitspower unleash its new water block to the market, designed with ASUS' GTX 970 Strix in mind.Feb 5, 2015 9:37 PM CST
• Ubisoft announces Assassin's Creed: Rogue for March 10Get ready for Assassin's Creed: Rogue, which will be hitting the PC on March 10.Feb 5, 2015 8:34 PM CST
• Mortal Kombat X won't perform a fatality to your PC specificationsThe PC version of Mortal Kombat X has light PC requirements, with a GeForce GTX 460 or Radeon HD 5850 required.Feb 5, 2015 7:38 PM CST
• Intel to launch its new 10nm CPUs in early 2017Intel is currently aiming for early 2017 to unleash its 10nm CPUs.Feb 5, 2015 5:44 PM CST
• NVIDIA rumored to be working on a Tegra X1-powered Shield TabletNVIDIA reportedly working on a new Tegra X1-powered Shield Tablet, which should be unveiled at GTC 2015 in March.Feb 5, 2015 4:39 PM CST
• AMD Radeon 300 series release is imminent, according to AMDAMD is "putting the finishing touches" on the Radeon 300 series.Feb 5, 2015 3:28 PM CST
• Microsoft scoops up calender app maker Sunrise for $100 millionMicrosoft has reportedly acquired calendar app maker Sunrise for $100 million.Feb 5, 2015 3:09 AM CST
• WhatsApp rolls out voice calling to certain usersWhatsApp is starting to introduce a new voice calling function to select users on its Android app.Feb 5, 2015 1:48 AM CST
• theScore release an exciting new eSports app for AndroideSports fan? Android user? You might want to download the new "theScore eSports" that theScore just released.Feb 5, 2015 12:05 AM CST
• Kim Kardashian game developers are working on a game for Katy PerryGlu Mobile, the developers behind the Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game are working on a Katy Perry game.Feb 4, 2015 10:39 PM CST
• Sony shuts down the factory building processors for the PS3Sony is shutting down the factory that is making the PS3 processors.Feb 4, 2015 7:33 PM CST
• Samsung will reportedly make 14nm chips for NVIDIA, Qualcomm and AppleSamsung will reportedly be making 14nm FinFET chips for NVIDIA, Qualcomm and Apple in Q2 2015.Feb 4, 2015 6:31 PM CST
• Battlefield Hardline requires 60GB of HDD space and a decent GPUEA reveals Battlefield Hardline specs, with 60GB of HDD required and a Radeon R9 290 or GeForce GTX 760 required.Feb 4, 2015 5:15 PM CST
• Not Rocket Science: The Layman's Guide to Creating a Smart HouseHere's a look at just a few of the devices you can use to move your home into the smart age.Feb 4, 2015 4:08 PM CST

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