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• Report: Active seniors enjoying the Internet, especially using PCsBaby Boomers enjoy Internet connectivity, especially using PCs, but with rising interest in smartphones and tablets.Jan 24, 2015 2:19 PM CST
• NASA is testing helicopter drones that could be used to explore MarsThe NASA JPL is testing autonomous helicopter drones that could be used to help explore Mars.Jan 24, 2015 2:08 PM CST
• Companies must 'update their security' plans to improve securityCompanies must be ready for a number of cyberattack scenarios, including if a breach does occur.Jan 24, 2015 12:35 PM CST
• Microsoft Xbox chief expects to do great things, thanks to Windows 10Xbox chief has a lot to be happy for, and hopes to see great things from Windows 10.Jan 24, 2015 11:15 AM CST
• Researchers: Gas station fuel tanks are vulnerable to potential attackUh-oh... it appears hackers are now looking to compromise fuel tank gauges.Jan 24, 2015 9:30 AM CST
• Lizard Squad says it wasn't hacked, distributed customer dataThe Lizard Squad says it wasn't hacked, and someone intentionally released customer passwords for its DDoS service.Jan 24, 2015 7:15 AM CST
• Psychologist explains gaming addiction, dangers posed to gamersPsychologist breaks down the motives behind gamers as they literally play to death.Jan 24, 2015 5:40 AM CST
• Europe, China team up for robotic space mission ready before 2021The European Space Agency (ESA) and Chinese space program will launch a joint robotic space mission by 2021.Jan 24, 2015 3:25 AM CST
• BlackBerry wants Congress to force app devs to create BlackBerry appsBlackBerry CEO John Chen plans to ask Congress to make it mandatory app developers include apps for its platform.Jan 24, 2015 1:30 AM CST
• Kaspersky: 32% of users don't take precautions when sharing devicesUsers face security problems when sharing devices and not properly keeping them secure, Kaspersky report finds.Jan 23, 2015 9:23 PM CST
• Winklevoss twins want secure bitcoin exchange with FDIC supportThe Winklevoss twins want to create the "Nasdaq of bitcoin," which would be a federally-insured bitcoin exchange for US consumers.Jan 23, 2015 3:52 PM CST
• Nonprofit groups must be aware of ransomware attacks, as threats riseNonprofits are at risk of malware and ransomware attacks, and need to be vigilant to identify and avoid these threats.Jan 23, 2015 3:31 PM CST
• Augmented reality poised to shake up medical world in next few yearsWithin the next five years, the medical world is poised to receive a big boost from augmented reality.Jan 23, 2015 2:50 PM CST
• Blame IoT, data breaches will be worse in 2015 than last yearBlame the Internet of Things (IoT), because as more devices connect to the Internet, the more commonplace data breaches will be.Jan 23, 2015 2:04 PM CST
• SPE computers still not functioning normally after data breachSony is still struggling following its data breach in late 2014, as its computer systems are still not functioning normally.Jan 23, 2015 12:52 PM CST
• 3 Gifts for Your Techie That Are Better Than an iPhoneSurely there is a better gift for your techie partner or friend than an iPhone? Here's some ideas for you.Jan 23, 2015 3:16 AM CST
• Doomsday Clock moved even closer to nuclear apocalypseScientists move symbolic clock closer to midnight.Jan 23, 2015 2:53 AM CST
• Cybersecurity a 'daunting operational challenge' for companiesCybersecurity is a major problem for companies, and they have a lot of hurdles to overcome for success.Jan 23, 2015 2:40 AM CST
• This multi-tool Leatherman bracelet is an IT-workers dreamLeatherman are offering up their newest addition - a multi-tool bracelet.Jan 23, 2015 2:32 AM CST
• Telltale Games' Game of Thrones Episode 2 is nearly hereEpisode 2 of Telltale Games' Game of Thrones game (that's a lot of games) is coming very soon, hits on February 5.Jan 23, 2015 1:33 AM CST
• Writer with ties to Anonymous sentenced to 5 years for threatening FBIA writer and activist with ties to the Anonymous hacker collective has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years for threatening an FBI agent.Jan 23, 2015 1:09 AM CST
• Apple boss Tim Cook earned a nice $9.3 million in 2014Apple CEO Tim Cook's compensation was $9.22 million for 2014, with his salary reaching $1.7 million.Jan 23, 2015 12:35 AM CST
• DreamWorks animation announces upcoming slate, company restructureTough times for the company means shedding nearly 20% of staff.Jan 22, 2015 9:54 PM CST
• Apple Watch battery life is going to iSuck, 3.5 hours of standard useApple Watch battery life is said to be around 3.5 hours of standard app use, or just 2.5 hours under heavy use.Jan 22, 2015 6:13 PM CST
• Madonna thanks police for arresting hacker accused of stealing songsHacker responsible for stealing Madonna songs has been arrested in Israel, and Madonna is quite thankful.Jan 22, 2015 5:26 PM CST
• 'Supergirl' TV show moving forward for Warner and CBSThe DC Comics character exploitation continues.Jan 22, 2015 5:05 PM CST
• Vormetric: 93% of companies face insider threat cybersecurity risksMore than 9 out of 10 companies are vulnerable to various cybersecurity risks related to insider threats.Jan 22, 2015 4:21 PM CST
• New Resident Evil movie begins filming in August, Milla Jovovich saysThe newest Resident Evil movie will begin filming in August, Milla Jovovich says.Jan 22, 2015 4:07 PM CST
• Software Advice: Only 56% of employees feel their passwords are secureIt's not just consumers with terrible passwords - 50% of employees use poor password habits while in the office.Jan 22, 2015 3:50 PM CST
• Google broke out the check book to help lobby politicians in 2014Google spent a lot of money, almost $17 million, in its lobbying efforts during 2014.Jan 22, 2015 3:34 PM CST
• Rising demand for cybersecurity to prevent insider threatsGovernment contractor General Dynamics has seen an increase in cybersecurity to help defend against insider threats.Jan 22, 2015 2:18 PM CST
• Pentagon says its US F-35 fighter jet information secureThe Pentagon said classified data regarding its F-35 jet fighter remains secure.Jan 22, 2015 10:48 AM CST
• Maingear refreshes high-end PCs with NVIDIA GTX 960 GPUMAINGEAR is launching three new desktop PCs running the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 GPU.Jan 22, 2015 8:01 AM CST
• Study: More than half or companies increased security budget by 34%Cybersecurity experts claim 2014 was the year of the data breach, but despite increased awareness and more spending, major breaches should continue in 2015.Jan 22, 2015 7:25 AM CST
• Acer launches two new Chromebooks geared towards studentsAcer launches two new affordable Chromebooks designed for students in the classroom.Jan 22, 2015 5:23 AM CST
• CD Projekt Red to launch The Witcher MOBA title for mobiles this weekThe Witcher Battle Arena will be launched on iOS and Android this week.Jan 22, 2015 4:29 AM CST
• Microsoft intros its HoloLens wearable, but does it contest the Rift?Microsoft teases its first true wearable, HoloLens, but does it compete against the Oculus Rift or take it in a new, exciting direction?Jan 22, 2015 1:14 AM CST
• Microsoft announces that DirectX 12 will be exclusive to Windows 10Windows 10 will have exclusivity over DirectX 12.Jan 22, 2015 12:29 AM CST
• DirectX 12 will deliver up to 50% more performance in CPU-bound gamesMicrosoft teases during its Windows 10 event that DirectX 12 will provide up to 50% better performance in CPU-bound titles.Jan 21, 2015 9:37 PM CST
• AMD CEO confirms new Radeon R9 300 series GPUs for Q2 2015Lisa Su, the CEO of AMD has confirmed that "very good" graphics products will begin shipping in Q2 2015.Jan 21, 2015 8:36 PM CST
• David Duchovny set for 'X-Files' returnFans should be very happy with this latest development.Jan 21, 2015 8:16 PM CST
• Solar power flexes some muscle - Global plane journey plans releasedThe Solar Impulse 2 is set to soar the glove without refueling once - using only 17,000 solar panels for recharging.Jan 21, 2015 7:11 PM CST
• eBay to cut 2400 jobs - PayPal isn't safe eithereBay set to cull a massive list of 2400 jobs - also including PayPal staff, this makes up for 7 percent of their global workforce.Jan 21, 2015 6:57 PM CST
• Almost a mini-Segway, check out the OnewheelOnewheel is some kind of crazy mix between a Segway and a skateboard - said to be today's answer to the hover board.Jan 21, 2015 5:06 PM CST
• Report: Nearly all US weapons systems in 2014 faced security issuesAlmost all weapons systems tested by the US military in 2014 faced "significant vulnerabilities" from cyberattacks.Jan 21, 2015 4:08 PM CST
• Microsoft: Windows 10 will be free upgrade for Windows 7, 8/8.1 usersTo try to make things right with the PC, laptop and mobile communities, Microsoft plans to make Windows 10 a free upgrade to Windows 7 and 8/8.1 users.Jan 21, 2015 12:15 PM CST
• The top 5 finance apps that keep you and your money organizedCheck out our list of the top five financial apps that help us stay organized.Jan 21, 2015 12:02 PM CST
• Professional gaming group caught rigging $10,000 Counter-Strike matchThe iBuyPower team apparently threw a recent match to rake in $10,000 from gambling bets.Jan 21, 2015 9:17 AM CST
• Chinese cyberattacks left Microsoft's Outlook vulnerable, reports sayChinese authorities reportedly breached Microsoft's Outlook email service.Jan 21, 2015 5:26 AM CST
• Samsung Galaxy S6 won't use Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 as it 'overheats'Samsung says that the Snapdragon 810 processor from Qualcomm makes its upcoming Galaxy S6 overheat, will use its own Exynos processor instead.Jan 21, 2015 4:29 AM CST
• Java software becoming more secure, as hackers target SilverlightCybercriminals always are looking for software to exploit, and as Java becomes more secure, there are a number of growing attacks against Silverlight.Jan 21, 2015 4:20 AM CST
• Battlefield Hardline will reach the Xbox One first thanks to EA AccessXbox One users will receive Battlefield Hardline first courtesy of EA's Access offer.Jan 21, 2015 3:38 AM CST
• Apple's latest patent teases an iPhone with a built-in joypadApple has patented the design of an iPhone that features a pop-out joypad.Jan 21, 2015 2:33 AM CST
• Optus gives Aussies bonus' for going prepaid on their mobileOptus are giving Australians a limited-time upgrade on their current prepaid plans.Jan 21, 2015 2:27 AM CST
• Meet the original Apple watchMeet Apple's first watch - it's a little less technical than what you see today, but it's different and rare.Jan 21, 2015 2:07 AM CST
• Big tablets have begun - The HP 12-inch has arrivedThe age of the giants is coming - HP announce their 12-inch offering as part of their business tablet mix.Jan 21, 2015 1:48 AM CST
• Netflix pulled in $5.5 billion in revenue for 2014, beats expectationsNetflix pulls in record revenues for 2014, has over 39.1 million subscribers in the US alone.Jan 21, 2015 1:31 AM CST
• Too many Steam games? Spiral into depression with this time calculatorSteamLeft will tell you how many hours it will take you to finish the backlog of games in your library, then give you a useful suggestion for the time.Jan 21, 2015 1:23 AM CST
• 'Powers' the PlayStation exclusive TV show debuts on March 10Sony will debut the first PlayStation-exclusive original series, Powers, on March 10.Jan 21, 2015 12:36 AM CST
• Edward Snowden: GCHQ snooped on emails sent, received by journalistsThe GCHQ is responsible for snooping on journalists' email communications, according to former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.Jan 20, 2015 11:57 PM CST
• Valve has added Steam Broadcasting to Steam, bursts out of beta formSteam Broadcasting has broken out of beta, has been officially added to Steam.Jan 20, 2015 11:32 PM CST
• Facebook is fighting against fake content in news feedsFacebook cracks down on false or misleading news in a bid to urge users to flag click-bait articles.Jan 20, 2015 10:04 PM CST
• SplashData unveil their most popular passwords of 2014 listSplashData release the top 25 password used and stolen in 2014 - if you've set anything like what is on this list, please change it ASAP.Jan 20, 2015 9:08 PM CST
• NVIDIA rumored to release GeForce GTX TITAN X for $1350 with 6GB VRAMNVIDIA's upcoming GM200-based GeForce GTX TITAN X to offer 6GB and 12GB variants, start at $1350.Jan 20, 2015 8:51 PM CST
• Seek unveils a new thermal camera for your phone, the Seek XRSeek Thermal unveils its new Seek XR thermal camera, which features manual zoom capabilities.Jan 20, 2015 8:21 PM CST
• Minh Nguyen, technology entrepreneur charged with murderTechnology entrepreneur and social media platform Plaxto co-founder Minh Nguyen has been charged with murdering his ex-wife's new husband.Jan 20, 2015 8:03 PM CST
• Amazon building a 150 megawatt wind farm to power data centresAmazon Web Services have announced a 150 megawatt windfarm build project to ensure they run under 100% renewable energy.Jan 20, 2015 7:06 PM CST
• HP announces a massive range of business tabletsHP have just announced a release of eight new tablets aimed at the business world, ranging from prices of $199 to $1,599.Jan 20, 2015 6:03 PM CST
• 'Jurassic World' D-Rex promotional image leaked, confirms designThe dinosaur is out of the bag.Jan 20, 2015 5:43 PM CST
• Microsoft: 'More work' to be done, but admits holiday season was goodMicrosoft outsold Sony in the console wars to end 2014, but knows much work is left to be done.Jan 20, 2015 4:14 PM CST
• Potential downside of smart tech: Humans in less control of our livesAs smart technology continues, some are worried that connected technologies could lead humans to be in less control of our lives.Jan 20, 2015 2:40 PM CST
• Ex-UK spy: Peace between government, tech firms needed to stop terrorTo help prevent terrorism, governments and tech companies must get along, ex-UK spy chief claims.Jan 20, 2015 2:00 PM CST
• No surprise: Worst passwords of 2014 are still quite terribleThe worst passwords of 2014 are still terrible, but fewer people are using 'password' as their password.Jan 20, 2015 12:38 PM CST
• British Secret Service tracked internet usage on Apple iPhonesThe British Secret Service circumvents Apple phone security by spying on data downloaded from the phone.Jan 20, 2015 10:21 AM CST
• US police have deployed radar that peers into homesUS government agencies have deployed radars developed for the battlefield that see through walls to locate suspects.Jan 20, 2015 9:28 AM CST

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