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• 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
• Forza Motorsport 6 will launch with Xbox One exclusivityThe Forza Motorsport 6 video game will launch exclusively on the Microsoft Xbox One game console.Jan 13, 2015 1:16 AM CST
• Cherry announces their MX Board 6.0Cherry have unveiled their new offering to the market - The MX Board 6.0 with red backlighting and a metal frame.Jan 13, 2015 12:44 AM CST
• Report: Autonomous vehicle market to reach $42 billion by 2025The autonomous vehicle market is expected to continue rising at a rapid pace.Jan 13, 2015 12:43 AM CST
• Razer admits major issues with CES Appreciation SaleRazer's CEO has spoken up, admitting there were major issues with their CES Appreciation Sale.Jan 13, 2015 12:34 AM CST
• The new EVGA GTX 980 HydroCopper is hereEVGA have changed their HydroCopper models, seeing them now include a closed loop system, similar to the AMD reference Radeon R9 295X2.Jan 12, 2015 11:49 PM CST
• NASA drops robot into volcano to help study fissureUS space agency drops VolcanoBot 1 robot into volcano to help study fissure.Jan 12, 2015 11:47 PM CST
• GGF LANs CoolerMaster build is a monsterTonks is back again, this time producing a monster Cooler Master HAF Stacker build.Jan 12, 2015 11:26 PM CST
• CNN and FAA sign drone research agreement, bringing unique news anglesCNN news organization has received approval from the FAA to use drones to help capture news, as research continues.Jan 12, 2015 10:50 PM CST
• Sony needs rejuvenation, as company looks beyond slumping TV, mobileSony is a financial mess, and the company's executives are ready to try to shake things up.Jan 12, 2015 10:37 PM CST
• Marvel releases new 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' trailerNew trailer gives us some new action and a release date not too far away.Jan 12, 2015 9:03 PM CST
• Apple Watch Edition gold 42mm 32GB with no band will cost around $2499In what should come as a total surprise, Apple will be charging more for the bigger version of its upcoming wearable; Watch.Jan 12, 2015 8:35 PM CST
• Hooray! Minecraft: Pocket Edition tops 30 million downloadsMinecraft: Pocket Edition tops 30 million downloads!Jan 12, 2015 7:03 PM CST
• iPhone demand in December helped TSMC, Foxconn report record revenueApple's high demand for the new iPhone helped TSMC and Foxconn report record revenues for December.Jan 12, 2015 6:48 PM CST
• Australians warned of ISIS attack email scamA fake ISIS scam email has been infecting Australian computer users.Jan 12, 2015 6:25 PM CST
• ISIS rebranded as 'Daesh', as countries adopt name terrorists despiseAustralia takes the United States lead.Jan 12, 2015 6:20 PM CST
• Samsung announces all-metal 5.5-inch Galaxy A7 smartphoneSamsung announces the new Galaxy A7, a 5.5-inch smartphone with an 8-core processor, and much more.Jan 12, 2015 5:34 PM CST
• Bitcoins draw interest, but volatility and tax headaches lingerConsumers and businesses might have shown more interest in bitcoins, but there are major headaches all around for bitcoin companies, supporters.Jan 12, 2015 5:23 PM CST
• 50 Cent will embrace streaming music subscriptions as industry changes50 Cent is willing to roll with the punches, and that includes music listeners transitioning to online streaming services, as paid downloads drop.Jan 12, 2015 4:52 PM CST
• North Koreans angry 'Interview' portrays them "as a bunch of idiots"North Korean citizens weigh in on smuggled copies of the new release film.Jan 12, 2015 4:40 PM CST
• IDC: PC market remains slow, reaching 80.8 M units shipped in Q4 2014The PC market is recovering and the US market could see positive growth as the industry prepares for Microsoft Windows 10.Jan 12, 2015 3:58 PM CST
• Virtual reality showing promise, but not everyone on the bandwagonVirtual reality had a big presence at CES 2015, but still has to win over a lot of consumers before going mainstream.Jan 12, 2015 3:24 PM CST
• Russian spy agency tried to recruit Edward Snowden to join its ranksThe Russian FSB reportedly tried to recruit Edward Snowden, approaching him when he was still stranded in a Russian airport in 2013.Jan 12, 2015 3:09 PM CST
• Purported in-game shots of Grand Theft Auto V for the PC arriveIt looks like Grand Theft Auto V on the PC is going to look far above and beyond that of its console counterparts.Jan 12, 2015 3:09 PM CST
• Criminals victimize compromised United Airlines MileagePlus accountsUnited is investigating fraudulent activity detected on several MileagePlus member accounts.Jan 12, 2015 2:19 PM CST
• Diamond Multimedia tease wireless AC and 4K devices at CES 2015Diamond Multimedia show off some impressive stuff at CES 2015.Jan 12, 2015 2:02 PM CST
• MSI show off USB 3.1, limited edition GTX 970s and more at CES 2015MSI go for gold at CES 2015, showing off their limited edition GeForce GTX 970s, USB 3.1-capable motherboards and more.Jan 12, 2015 1:56 PM CST
• GameStop to use Microsoft Azure to stream games to mobile usersGameStop retail store visitors will be able to receive content on their mobile devices via Microsoft's Azure cloud service.Jan 12, 2015 1:24 PM CST
• Facebook reportedly approached to invest in Xiaomi smartphone makerFacebook and Xiaomi reportedly met to discuss potential investment opportunities, but a deal was never finalized.Jan 12, 2015 1:12 PM CST
• Islamic State reportedly hacks US Central Command Twitter, YouTubeThe Islamic State hacked the US Central Command Twitter and YouTube pages, reportedly posting threatening messages before the accounts were suspended.Jan 12, 2015 1:03 PM CST
• AI researchers called upon to sign open letter for safe developmentThe Future of Life Institute (FLI) has published an open letter to AI engineers, hoping research is done in an ethical manner.Jan 12, 2015 1:42 AM CST
• Enjoying that promotional poster in-store? Why not build on it?!KARMA IT decided they liked their ASUS promotional poster, so they built the whole system displayed and attached it for all to see!Jan 12, 2015 1:06 AM CST
• Oculus still trying to sort out what VR is best suited forVirtual reality could be popular for the gaming community, but could also see great support from movie viewers.Jan 12, 2015 12:52 AM CST
• Take home 'The Boxtrolls' on 3D Blu-ray, thanks to Universal PicturesTake home a copy of the delightful stop-motion animation 'The Boxtrolls'Jan 12, 2015 12:01 AM CST
• Apple toots its own horn, indirectly helped create 1 million jobsApple continues to be a cash cow, and helped create and support up to 1 million jobs in the United States alone, company says.Jan 11, 2015 11:32 PM CST
• Malaysia bans 'Achmed The Dead Terrorist', Jeff Dunham creates brotherVentriloquist side steps ruling by putting a beret on Achmed's head and calling him 'Jacques'Jan 11, 2015 10:42 PM CST
• US says it didn't attack North Korea, and Pyongyang's security is poorThe US denies it crippled the North Korean Internet infrastructure, but it can happen again, as security is rather dismal.Jan 11, 2015 10:29 PM CST
• Ransomware, cyberespionage continuing to plague companiesRansomware cyberattacks continue to plague businesses and corporations, as social engineering remains successful tactic.Jan 11, 2015 10:13 PM CST
• Pre-built and overclocked systems gain popularityNo interest in doing it yourself? More retailers are now offering fully custom built and overclocked gaming systems for the general user.Jan 11, 2015 7:26 PM CST
• The Apple iPhone was announced just over eight years agoThe late Steve Jobs released the first generation iPhone to the public almost exactly eight years ago today.Jan 11, 2015 7:07 PM CST
• Parvum impresses again - This Project Orange Horizon build is amazingAnother Parvum case has been used, once again, to produce a stunning and striking PC build.Jan 11, 2015 6:51 PM CST
• Twitter is launching a video service soonTwitter are finally including an in-built video service - rumors point to a 20 second limit upon release.Jan 11, 2015 6:32 PM CST
• GM set to unleash new electric vehicle concept - The Chevy BoltGeneral Motors are unveiling their new electric vehicle concept very soon - Priced at $30,000 with a 200-mile range, it's set to take on Tesla.Jan 11, 2015 6:21 PM CST
• Liam Neeson would like to return in 'Star Wars' sequelsTime has apparently allowed him to forgot the bad time on the 'Phantom Menace' set.Jan 11, 2015 5:57 PM CST
• Visceral Games pleased with decision to push back Battlefield HardlineEA and Visceral Games are ramping up marketing of its Battlefield Hardline video game, available in March.Jan 11, 2015 5:48 PM CST
• Facebook doubles closest competitor - 58% of Americans are still onFacebook still reigns supreme but its growth has almost slowed to a halt. Who's next in line?Jan 11, 2015 5:46 PM CST
• Elite: Dangerous revenue goes to infinity, and beyondElite: Dangerous is doing so well that it has passed even the developer's best case scenario.Jan 11, 2015 3:27 PM CST
• Anonymous plans to retaliate against Islamic groups for terror attackThe Anonymous hacker group plans to target Islamic extremist groups connected with the terror attacks in France, group publicly states.Jan 11, 2015 2:59 AM CST
• Steiger Dynamics new LEET Pro PC is a workstation for the living roomSteiger Dynamics' LEET Pro PC is the 'world's first workstation for the living room'Jan 10, 2015 7:22 PM CST
• Steiger Dynamics announces its new high-end SFF PC known as 'Era'Steiger Dynamics announces Era, its new powerful SFF living room PC.Jan 10, 2015 6:57 PM CST
• South Korea says North Korea is advancing its cyber armyThe North Korean Bureau 121 continues to expand its workforce, and now has a reported 6,000 members.Jan 10, 2015 5:55 PM CST
• IN WIN continues to impress at CES 2015, especially with the S-FrameIN WIN shows off its flagship S-Frame chassis at CES 2015, but the S-Box was also very impressive.Jan 10, 2015 5:46 PM CST
• NASA, Nissan team up to develop autonomous vehicle researchNissan and NASA sign five-year R&D agreement that will include autonomous vehicle research.Jan 10, 2015 3:34 PM CST
• UCF captures Collegiate Cybersecurity Championship CupThe University of Central Florida (UCF) has won the Cybersecurity Championship Cup, as there is growing interest in developing better cybersecurity.Jan 10, 2015 3:11 PM CST
• Study: Apple iPhone separation really does cause anxiety to usersResearchers find users have anxiety, increased heart rate and blood pressure, when away from their mobile devices.Jan 10, 2015 2:32 PM CST
• North Korean Red Star OS not the most secure choice in the worldThe Red Star operating system used in North Korea has glaring security holes that western cyber experts could exploit.Jan 10, 2015 2:00 PM CST
• Lynton: Cost of data breach 'far less' than published estimatesSony Pictures is on the road to recovery, and cost of data breach is less than published estimates, Sony Pictures' CEO says.Jan 10, 2015 5:06 AM CST
• Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA is working on a Boombotix Bluetooth speakerRZA from the Wu-Tang Clan is working with Boombotix on a new style of Bluebooth speaker, giving you the ability to pre-load music and more.Jan 9, 2015 11:58 PM CST
• Microsoft has removed their free pre-patch Tuesday noticesMicrosoft remove free pre-warning for their monthly security updates - giving them only to their premier customers.Jan 9, 2015 11:02 PM CST
• Watch a Dota 2 tournament live, at a bar, with people!People are scary, but Dota 2 is awesome. Come and watch some professional gamers fight it out beside another 200 like-minded people all with a beer in hand.Jan 9, 2015 9:58 PM CST
• The Arctic Gold modded case by Dan Woods is a simplistic stunnerModder Dan Woods has combined rigid watercooling tubing, a custom modified Parvum case and a sweet color scheme to produce this beautiful Arctic Gold case.Jan 9, 2015 8:08 PM CST
• Mushkin unveil their new Ridgeback heat sink designMushkin launch their new Ridgeback heat sink for their new DDR4 Blackline and Redline memory products.Jan 9, 2015 6:19 PM CST
• OCZ's Vector 180 Moves Closer to LaunchOCZ Vector 180 looks retail ready, sexy and is one fast consumer SSD!Jan 9, 2015 5:50 PM CST
• OCZ Shows JetExpress PCIe SSD at CES 2015JetExpress is ready for a test flight. PCIe 3.0 x4 means the sky is the limit.Jan 9, 2015 5:23 PM CST
• Samsung displays new enterprise SSD offerings at CES 2015Samsung's new enterprise SSD offerings support emerging connections and specifications with a healthy dollop of capacity.Jan 9, 2015 5:19 PM CST
• Plextor Officially Announces M6e Black Edition at CES 2015Plextor Officially Announces M6e Black Edition at CES 2015.Jan 9, 2015 4:40 PM CST
• 'Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice' could be split into two filmsTwo blockbusters instead of one? Warner need to pay the bills too, you know.Jan 9, 2015 4:16 PM CST
• Plextor M7e Shown at CES 2015 - June Release for the High Speed CrowdPlextor M7e to compete for your Dollars in 2015. PCIe 2.0 x4 bandwidth for less than $1 per GB.Jan 9, 2015 3:41 PM CST
• Phison shows new enterprise NVMe SSD controller supporting TLCPhison moves into the enterprise NVMe market with a new controller supporting TLC and SFF-8639.Jan 9, 2015 3:17 PM CST
• Crucial Releases Storage Executive - The First Crucial SSD ToolboxCrucial Releases Storage Executive - The First Crucial SSD Toolbox.Jan 9, 2015 2:57 PM CST
• Michael Lynton says Sony Pictures had no 'playbook' for cyberattackSony Pictures is still trying to recover from the GOP data breach that took place before Thanksgiving, and it remains a bump road.Jan 9, 2015 1:37 PM CST
• Cybersecurity experts urge companies not to try to hack backCompanies may think about hacking back against cybercriminals, but is a slippery slope, according to cybersecurity experts.Jan 9, 2015 12:28 PM CST
• ADATA Shows Premier Pro SP320 SSD with 3bit per Cell NAND at CES 2015ADATA Shows Premier Pro SP320 SSD with 3bit per Cell NAND at CES 2015.Jan 9, 2015 9:25 AM CST
• ADATA displays Seagate's SandForce SF3700 - We run exclusive testsWe ran a few tests on Seagate's long-awaited SandForce SF3700 SSD controller at CES 2015.Jan 9, 2015 9:00 AM CST
• Silicon Motion Testing Exotic 3bit per Cell Flash at CES 2015Silicon Motion Testing Exotic 3bit per Cell Flash at CES 2015.Jan 9, 2015 8:30 AM CST

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