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• EU courts banish last-minute flight booking feesThe EU moves to block hidden fees and charges for all airlines - stating that all fees must be explained on the first page of the booking process.Jan 16, 2015 3:36 AM CST
• This wearble will measure your laughter or when you've fallen overOh Japan. This wearable will measure laughter or distress - but it actually has a very serious purpose.Jan 16, 2015 3:17 AM CST
• Adobe Lightroom now available for Android smartphonesAdobe Lightroom is finally here on Android devices - Tablet users beware, this one is for smartphones only.Jan 16, 2015 2:59 AM CST
• French cyberdefense says 19,000 French websites under attackThere are cyberattacks targeting 19,000 French websites.Jan 16, 2015 2:58 AM CST
• This robot will replicate your handwriting using fountain penMeet Bond. This robot will replicate your handwriting almost perfectly into as many different letters as you wish.Jan 16, 2015 2:44 AM CST
• Canada makes automatic software installations illegalCanada cracks down on malware, ensuring a C$10m fine for any company that doesn't explicitly ask for users permission when installing software.Jan 16, 2015 1:51 AM CST
• EA launching a new beta for Battlefield: Hardline on all platformsBattlefield: Hardline is going back into beta once more before it launches on March 17.Jan 16, 2015 12:37 AM CST
• Twitch now features royalty-free music that can be used in broadcastsAfter issues with licensed music being used on Twitch, the streaming giant now has over 500 royalty-free tracks users can play in broadcasts and more.Jan 15, 2015 11:29 PM CST
• Microsoft is about to give the Xbox One another price dropAfter culling the $50 price cut on the Xbox One, the price cut returns temporarily.Jan 15, 2015 10:36 PM CST
• Elon Musk ponies up $10M to help prevent robots from slaughtering usTesla founder Elon Musk donates $10 million for artificial intelligence research, hoping robots don't kill us all one day.Jan 15, 2015 9:49 PM CST
• Video game industry happy 2014 is over, with software sales slumpingVideo game industry seeking stability in 2015 after a rather rocky 2014, analysts say.Jan 15, 2015 8:36 PM CST
• Intel's PC sales are up, claiming prices will stay low in 2015Intel's fourth-quarter earnings show a rebound in PC shipments and a 2015 further rise expected.Jan 15, 2015 8:30 PM CST
• The Red Dragon MSI build is the wildest yetJjsky5000 PC Mods isn't one to think inside the box. Here's a crazy mod that has been toted one of CES' best - The Red Dragon.Jan 15, 2015 8:01 PM CST
• US Air Force steps up drone pilot recruitment to avoid pilot shortageThe US Air Force wants to avoid a potential drone pilot shortage, as US military conducts more surveillance and attack missions using UAVs.Jan 15, 2015 7:52 PM CST
• Simpsons DLC hitting Minecraft, available on Xbox Live firstAre you ready to enjoy the Simpsons in Minecraft?Jan 15, 2015 2:33 PM CST
• Lookout: Mobile malware skyrocketed 75 percent in 2014 aloneThere are so many cybersecurity topics, but many people seemed to forget mobile malware, which has jumped 75 percent.Jan 15, 2015 2:04 PM CST
• Toyota using Oculus Rift to teach about distracted drivingToyota hopes virtual reality and the Oculus Rift headset will help teach drivers about distracted driving.Jan 15, 2015 1:18 PM CST
• Google Glass sales stop, as company revamps wearables offeringThe Google Glass wearable project has been halted, as the company restructures.Jan 15, 2015 12:49 PM CST
• Marriott reverses course, won't block guests' Wi-Fi accessAfter serious public backlash, Marriott decided to change its mind and won't block Wi-Fi access to guests.Jan 15, 2015 12:32 PM CST
• More than 1 in 10 developers creating eSports-themed game titleeSports continues to grow in popularity, and game developers have taken notice.Jan 15, 2015 12:15 PM CST
• Microsoft wireless keyboards targeted by new $10 DIY sniffing deviceMicrosoft's wireless keyboards feature multiple bugs that enable easy sniffing and decryption of anything typed into them. Build your own sniffer for $10!Jan 15, 2015 10:42 AM CST
• Microsoft's Windows 10 will also feature 32-bit version, but why?32-bit Windows in 2015? Gah, it burns! Yes, Microsoft is going to still support the arcane 32-bit revision in upcoming operating systems.Jan 15, 2015 9:51 AM CST
• Nyko unveils Data Bank for PlayStation 4 - up to 6TB for the PS4Need more space on your PS4? Storage woes, begone! Nyko enables up to 6TB in a snap-on housing.Jan 15, 2015 9:04 AM CST
• Ed makes speech of a lifetime with a little help from Microsoft LumiaWatch Ed as he embarks on his journey to make the speech of a lifetime, with a little help from Microsoft Lumia.Jan 15, 2015 8:01 AM CST
• James Cameron's 'Avatar' sequels delayed by another yearBut the time they come out, will anyone still care?Jan 14, 2015 11:48 PM CST
• The Google modular Ara smartphone is coming! ...To Puerto Rico?Google have announced their first launch of the modular Ara smartphone - exclusive to the little United States island territory of Puerto Rico.Jan 14, 2015 10:14 PM CST
• Rumors surface that Samsung has offered to buy BlackBerryRumors surface that Samsung laid down an offer to buyout BlackBerry for $7.5 billion - later denied by BlackBerry themselves.Jan 14, 2015 9:56 PM CST
• 'The Interview' to be released on Blu-ray, DVD on February 17DVD, Blu-ray release of "The Interview" set to hit shelves on February 17.Jan 14, 2015 9:49 PM CST
• JPMorgan Chase asked to turn over data regarding cybersecurity hackUS states ask JPMorgan Chase to turn over data regarding its hack, as numerous investigations underway.Jan 14, 2015 8:36 PM CST
• Samsung Tizen is finally here, in the form of the Z1 and it's only $92Samsung have finally released their first Tizen phone to market in India at a low price of $92.Jan 14, 2015 7:01 PM CST
• Microsoft push new Xbox One update including new game hubs and moreMicrosoft are rolling out a new update for the Xbox One next month featuring updated TV functionality and new game hubs.Jan 14, 2015 6:40 PM CST
• The PlayBook is an Xbox One and a PlayStation 4 in one laptop shellModder Eddie Zarick has made laptop shells for PS4s, Xbox Ones and a 360/One combo - now he has released his Playbox, guess what's inside.Jan 14, 2015 6:25 PM CST
• Cybercriminals will follow users to Apple Pay, other mobile systemsIf more users adopt Apple Pay and other mobile payment systems, expect the criminals to follow, according to cybersecurity experts.Jan 14, 2015 5:11 PM CST
• Behold the fridge PC - LANs are thirsty work, why not make life easy?KARMA IT didn't like the fact that he had to walk 50 paces to get drinks - so he brought the fridge to him, creating this fridge PC project in only 2 days.Jan 14, 2015 5:05 PM CST
• Report: Employees pose biggest IT cybersecurity threat to companiesReckless employees are giving IT security experts fits with their reckless behavior.Jan 14, 2015 4:09 PM CST
• New Nintendo 3DS XL hits US, European store shelves on February 13The New 3DS XL will launch in the United States in February for $200.Jan 14, 2015 3:17 PM CST
• ShotSpotter technology help identify and locate gunshots in citiesShotSpotter technology is maturing, better able to identify geographic locations of gunshots, with data relayed to police.Jan 14, 2015 2:59 PM CST
• DoJ applauds Facebook for rolling out Amber Alerts to news feedsNo. 1 social networking website Facebook is now introducing Amber Alerts to user news feeds.Jan 14, 2015 2:35 PM CST
• Google steps up autonomous effort by partnering with auto suppliersGoogle looking for partners in the auto industry to help it develop self-driving vehicles.Jan 14, 2015 1:30 PM CST
• NSA: Snowden approached government with questions, not concernsFormer NSA contractor Edward Snowden approached government with questions and not concerns regarding surveillance/spying activity.Jan 14, 2015 1:17 PM CST
• Obama announces executive actions to give Americans 1000Mbps internetPresident Obama has announced a new initiative that will couple executive actions with local investments to provide all Americans 1000Mbps internet speed.Jan 14, 2015 11:12 AM CST
• Synology introduces its new DiskStation 1-bay NAS serverSynology has released its new DiskStation DS115 - a 1-bay NAS device with a dual-core processor.Jan 14, 2015 4:28 AM CST
• Skyrim revisited - a world of modifications awaits youSkyrim Mods are still in production, they're still awesome and they're damn massive!Jan 14, 2015 3:36 AM CST
• Cybercriminal underground allows for custom modes of future attacksThe cybercriminal black market is open for interested buyers to meet criminals hoping to pitch their products.Jan 14, 2015 2:11 AM CST
• Duke University creates first contracting human muscle in research labResearchers from Duke University create the first contracting human muscle grown in laboratory.Jan 14, 2015 1:47 AM CST
• Project Grey by Malik Customs looks like something from the futureMalik Customs has used a Phanteks Enthoo Primo Ultimate case to make a space-age simple build, titled Project Grey.Jan 14, 2015 1:26 AM CST
• Concerns mount as some believe robots could take half of German jobsCould robots take away jobs? Protesters are worried robots could take half of German jobs.Jan 14, 2015 12:55 AM CST
• Cooler Master kicks off its case mod world series 2015Cooler Master has kicked off its yearly modding competition once again with $20,000 worth of cash and prizes up for grabs.Jan 14, 2015 12:34 AM CST
• NZXT releases their DOKO PC streaming deviceNZXT has unveiled its DOKO, a low latency PC streaming platform for your home.Jan 13, 2015 11:27 PM CST
• George Lucas originally planned to direct 'Star Wars' 7 himselfStar Wars creator originally planned to direct one more Star Wars film before handing the reigns to another.Jan 13, 2015 10:50 PM CST
• AMD culls top executives - three have seen the axeAMD release their 8-K filing form, seeing three of their top executives no longer listed.Jan 13, 2015 10:35 PM CST
• Telltale Games is working on an original IPTelltale games are working on its own original IP, what it's about - no one knows.Jan 13, 2015 9:30 PM CST
• Samsung rumored to make TouchWiz more like Nexus 6 with its Galaxy S6Samsung rumored to be simplifying its TouchWiz UI for the Galaxy S6, making it more like the stock Android feel of Nexus devices.Jan 13, 2015 8:34 PM CST
• Escape From Durgesh Prison, the first Far Cry 4 DLC is now availableUbisoft releases the "Escape From Durgesh Prison" DLC for Far Cry 4.Jan 13, 2015 7:36 PM CST
• Nobody is safe from Photoshop - not even Justin BieberIf you're worried about the size of your package, Justin Bieber's photohopper might be able to help.Jan 13, 2015 6:44 PM CST
• Minecraft creator hosts party in $70m mansion, doesn't invite creepsMarkus "Notch" Persson housewarming party in his new $70 million mansion shows off the insides of the gorgeous home.Jan 13, 2015 6:29 PM CST
• Power naps done right - There's an app for everythingPower Nap HQ is here to help you get the most out of your naps - ensuring you sleep for the right amount of time.Jan 13, 2015 6:00 PM CST
• Grand Theft Auto V requires 65GB of free HDD space on the PCRockstar teases that the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V, which was just delayed by two months, requires 65GB of HDD space.Jan 13, 2015 5:56 PM CST
• 'Monopoly' movie passes go, collects $200Because the 'Battleship' movie turned out great.Jan 13, 2015 5:55 PM CST
• TGI Fridays rolling out Windows 8.1-powered tablets to serversAfter a successful pilot run, TGI Fridays plans to introduce tablets into restaurants, streamlining the dining experience for restaurant guests.Jan 13, 2015 5:43 PM CST
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960s start popping up, release imminent?It looks like NVIDIA is preparing for the launch of the new GeForce GTX 960, with multiple cards from GIGABYTE, Inno3D and more spotted in the wild.Jan 13, 2015 5:16 PM CST
• Xbox One wins Emmy Award for its media capabilitiesThe Xbox One has won an Emmy Award because of its app support, streaming video, and other entertainment functionality.Jan 13, 2015 4:21 PM CST
• Radeon R9 390X should be announced soon, will have 300W TDPAMD edges closer to the announcement of the new R9 300 series, which should pull 300W and use HBM (High-Bandwidth Memory) and much more.Jan 13, 2015 4:21 PM CST
• Verizon unveils its Verizon Vehicle, connecting older carsVerizon introduces its telematics service, Verizon Vehicle, available to almost 9,000 car models.Jan 13, 2015 2:48 PM CST
• CENTCOM Twitter, YouTube accounts being hacked is an 'embarrassment'The US Central Command Twitter and YouTube feeds were hacked, and while no classified data was stolen, it's an embarrassment, security experts note.Jan 13, 2015 1:11 PM CST
• Smartwatch makers should focus on better apps to drive ownershipTrying to drive interest in smartwatches can be difficult, as many owners abandon using their devices, and releasing better apps could help.Jan 13, 2015 1:00 PM CST
• IoT consumer awareness increased following connected avalanche at CESConnected technology received a lot of attention during CES 2015, as manufacturers showed off their IoT-powered technology.Jan 13, 2015 12:36 PM CST
• Storj creates a network to allow users to rent out spare HDD storageDo you have some spare storage capacity on your rig? Storj will allow you to rent it out, but is that a good idea?Jan 13, 2015 12:15 PM CST
• Obama outlines new cybersecurity legislative proposal for companiesThe Obama Administration wants cybersecurity to be taken more seriously, outlining his plans to keep companies and departments more secure.Jan 13, 2015 12:13 PM CST
• Sorry! Grand Theft Auto V PC release date pushed back until March 24Sorry PC gamers - Grand Theft Auto V has been delayed until March 24.Jan 13, 2015 11:44 AM CST
• Free support for Windows 7 ends todayHas it REALLY been that long? Windows is ending support for Windows 7 in a bid to speed the transition to the ill-fated Windows 8.Jan 13, 2015 11:08 AM CST
• Greenliant Systems releases G-card NVMe SSDsGreenliant Systems is offering the latest in NVMe technology with incredible error resilience and reliability.Jan 13, 2015 10:42 AM CST
• Hong Kong man caught smuggling 94 iPhones into mainland ChinaNeed more iPhones? Just strap them to your body and cross the border.Jan 13, 2015 10:00 AM CST
• General Motors willing to work with Google on autonomous researchGoogle could team up with GM to help further autonomous vehicle research.Jan 13, 2015 2:50 AM CST
• Spotify streaming music service tops 60M users, 15M paid subscribersSpotify has topped 60 million subscribers, with 15 million paying users.Jan 13, 2015 2:06 AM CST

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