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• Sony hires a 'crisis specialist' who is already advising the companySony hires Judy Smith, a crisis specialist who is already talking with Sony Pictures boss Amy Pascal.Dec 20, 2014 11:22 PM CST
• Genetic code utilization for passwords is a real thingStuck for new password options? Here comes science to the rescue.Dec 20, 2014 10:56 PM CST
• Sony removes 'The Interview' Twitter and Facebook accountsSony Pictures removes the Facebook and Twitter accounts of 'The Interview'Dec 20, 2014 10:33 PM CST
• ASUS teases external VRM device for extreme GPU overclockingASUS working on its own VRM device that would allow for some truly insane overclocking.Dec 20, 2014 9:36 PM CST
• Sony teases PlayStation 5 could be a cloud-based consoleSony says that the PlayStation 5 could be a 'physical console, or it could be in the cloud'Dec 20, 2014 6:00 PM CST
• Latest Call of Duty DLC stars Bill Paxton, John Malkovich, and moreBill Paxton, John Malkovich, Jon Bernthal and many more star in the latest Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare DLC.Dec 20, 2014 5:08 PM CST
• North Korea offers joint investigation with the US over Sony hackNorth Korea has proposed a joint investigation over the hack against Sony Pictures.Dec 20, 2014 4:41 AM CST
• NVIDIA rumored to launch GeForce GTX 960 in January, 150W power drawNVIDIA's upcoming GeForce GTX 960 rumored to require just a single 6-pin PCIe connector with a TDP of 150W.Dec 20, 2014 4:19 AM CST
• Facebook again dropping in popularity among teenagers, study indicatesFacebook is by far the No. 1 social networking website, but is losing steam among teenagers.Dec 20, 2014 3:49 AM CST
• Miyamoto says Nintendo currently working on new consoles for gamersNintendo is pushing ahead and already is developing new gaming consoles.Dec 20, 2014 12:44 AM CST
• Cybersecurity expert warns against retaliating against North KoreaCybersecurity specialist says best course of action to retaliate against North Korea: don't do anything.Dec 20, 2014 12:25 AM CST
• McAfee says cyber espionage attacks will only increase in 2015Cyber espionage will increase in frequency during 2015, as foreign governments begin to ramp up their efforts.Dec 19, 2014 9:59 PM CST
• BlackBerry's revenue drops 34%, ending the year on a bad noteBlackBerry's revenue suffered a $148M net loss during Q3, ending the year on a bad note.Dec 19, 2014 7:21 PM CST
• Mark Wahlberg will be back for 'Transformers 5' after allAnd he's confident Michael Bay will be joining him.Dec 19, 2014 5:34 PM CST
• Sony admits US console fight growing as Xbox One price cuts workingSony officials admit to growing pressure in the US console market, as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are engaged in a fierce battle.Dec 19, 2014 5:16 PM CST
• Obama: Sony 'made a mistake' in its decision to pull 'The Interview'Pres. Obama believes Sony made a mistake in its hasty decision to pull "The Interview" from theaters.Dec 19, 2014 4:15 PM CST
• ISIS allies reportedly stepping up cyberattacks against media, rivalsAllies of the ISIS terrorist group fighting in Syria and Iraq are reportedly launching cyberattacks.Dec 19, 2014 4:11 PM CST
• Capcom announces Street Fighter 5 is being built with Unreal Engine 4Street Fighter 5 will be powered by the next-gen Unreal Engine 4.Dec 19, 2014 3:39 PM CST
• Christmas lights are so bright, NASA can see them from spaceOur Christmas lights are so bright that NASA can see them from space.Dec 19, 2014 11:25 AM CST
• Survey: Company malware breaches not exactly uncommon these daysMalware data breaches hitting companies is unfortunately rather common these days, recent survey finds.Dec 19, 2014 10:21 AM CST
• Poll reveals most Americans doubtful of commercial drone useAmericans are skeptical about drones delivering packages, according to recent poll.Dec 19, 2014 5:06 AM CST
• Sony says demand for PlayStation 4 boomed in EuropeSony says demand for PlayStation 4 console in Europe was extremely high, and it was hard to keep up with demand.Dec 19, 2014 4:29 AM CST
• Sony's cyberattack likely to become most expensive for a U.S. companyThe devastating cyberattack that hit Sony will likely end up being the costliest suffered by a U.S. company, as lost dollars continue to pile up.Dec 19, 2014 4:20 AM CST
• VR technology enables virtual body swapping by psychologistsVR studies conducted by psychologists in London aim to alter misconceptions of the public.Dec 19, 2014 4:05 AM CST
• North Korean hackers might set sights on US telecom, infrastructureNorth Korean hackers, likely with outside help, compromised Sony... and could have their sights set on other US targets in the future.Dec 19, 2014 4:03 AM CST
• NASA's Kepler spacecraft finds HIP 116454b alien exoplanetThe NASA Kepler spacecraft has found its first alien exoplanet during new space mission.Dec 19, 2014 3:27 AM CST
• TSA nabs passenger trying to smuggle handgun in PlayStation 2 consoleThe Port Authority TSA bust guy trying to smuggle gun in Sony PlayStation 2 game console.Dec 19, 2014 2:53 AM CST
• Microsoft rumored to unveil a VR headset at E3 2015The latest rumors have Microsoft set to unveil a VR headset at E3 2015.Dec 19, 2014 1:35 AM CST
• Vulnerability sees routers installed with RomPager open to hackersYet another vulnerability has been found - this one enables hackers to gain easy access into your home router and control your network.Dec 19, 2014 1:03 AM CST
• Australian Tax Office lists Bitcoin as liable for GSTGovernments are creeping closer to acceping Bitcoin, what's the next step?Dec 19, 2014 12:08 AM CST
• Google wants to take its Android platform into connected cars in 2015Google hopes to see its Android platform begin taking over connected cars in 2015, as auto buyers look for enhanced connectivity.Dec 18, 2014 11:37 PM CST
• SS7 security flaw enables hackers to read your text messagesGerman researchers find out that some of our mobile signal towers are leaking information into all who wish to see it.Dec 18, 2014 11:05 PM CST
• Lian Li launches its new O Series wall-mountable chassisIn need of a new wall-mountable chassis? Lian Li now offers one with its new O Series chassis.Dec 18, 2014 11:04 PM CST
• Minecraft creator just purchased a $70 million house in Beverly HillsMarkus "Notch" Persson, the creator of Minecraft, has just spent $70 million on the most expensive house in Beverly Hills.Dec 18, 2014 10:27 PM CST
• Oceania gets a taste of eSports - Smite offering global supportSmite ramps up its local support in the Oceanic scene, following Blizzard as one of the main developers supporting the lonely Aussies.Dec 18, 2014 9:10 PM CST
• Obama administration could 'respond' to North Korea hacking SonyThe Obama administration is considering a 'proportional response' to the hacks against Sony from North Korea.Dec 18, 2014 8:36 PM CST
• Techland says 'not a chance' on downgraded graphics for Dying LightTechland promises the graphics on Dying Light have not been downgraded, says there's "not a chance" of that.Dec 18, 2014 8:02 PM CST
• BBC details Apple 'failing to protect' workers in Chinese factoriesMore shocking evidence pointing to Apple's poor working conditions in Chinese factories.Dec 18, 2014 7:26 PM CST
• Red Hat claims the 'grinch' issue isn't a Linux vulnerabilityLinux 'flaw' is claimed a a perfectly normal feature by Red hat.Dec 18, 2014 7:06 PM CST
• North Korea manufacturing crystal meth on an industrial scaleThis sounds like a story ripped from an episode of Breaking Bad, but North Korea is manufacturing 98% pure crystal meth in industrial-class facilities.Dec 18, 2014 3:52 PM CST
• PMC-Sierra joins OpenPOWER foundationPMC hooks up with the OpenPOWER Foundation to speed development of the POWER ecosystem.Dec 18, 2014 2:30 PM CST
• Prepare your wallets: the 2014 Steam Holiday Sale beginsValve kicks off its 2014 Steam Holiday Sales, with countless games on sale through to January 2, 2015.Dec 18, 2014 2:06 PM CST
• Crossbar touts latest breakthrough in RRAM technology, due in 2016Crossbar aims to bring a product with the speed of RAM and the persistence of NAND to the market in 2016.Dec 18, 2014 11:44 AM CST
• Toshiba launches 6TB 7,200 RPM MG04 HDDToshiba joins the high-capacity HDD competition with the new 6TB MG04.Dec 18, 2014 10:19 AM CST
• Lenovo will call upon Intel to power two 4G smartphones in early 2015Intel will power two new smartphones for Lenovo in early 2015.Dec 18, 2014 2:31 AM CST
• Engineers mess up causing Microsoft Azure downtimeMicrosoft engineers make a roll-out mistake, costing Azure some downtime.Dec 18, 2014 1:48 AM CST
• ICANN hit by spear phishing attack, employee credentials compromisedOops! ICANN employees fall for spear phishing attack, with some employee credentials hit.Dec 18, 2014 1:26 AM CST
• Coolpad builds Android backdoor into devices sold in ChinaPalo Alto Networks' Unit 42 finds Chinese manufacturer Coolpad building backdoors directly into Android devices.Dec 18, 2014 12:25 AM CST
• Additional retailers, companies adopting Apple Pay mobile pay systemAppe Pay is gaining allies among retailers, companies interested in adopting its mobile payment system.Dec 17, 2014 11:35 PM CST
• AMD's 'Dynamic Frame Rate Control' has "mind blowing" power savingsAMD working on a truly next-gen feature dubbed 'Dynamic Frame Rate Control', limits your frame rate and saves on your power bills.Dec 17, 2014 10:09 PM CST
• AnandTech has been purchased by the same firm who owns Tom's HardwarePurch announces it has purchased AnandTech, with the company now owning both AnandTech and Tom's Hardware.Dec 17, 2014 8:34 PM CST
• COD: Advanced Warfare is the best-selling game in the US in 2014Activision wins big again in 2014, producing top sale results.Dec 17, 2014 8:03 PM CST
• Rockstar rumored to announce Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2 soonIt looks like we could expect Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas 2 next year for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.Dec 17, 2014 7:23 PM CST
• US officials identify North Korea as the source behind Sony hacksThe hacking scandal at Sony has originated from North Korea according to US officials.Dec 17, 2014 6:36 PM CST
• NVIDIA's GeForce 347.09 driver supports Elite: Dangerous and new MGSNVIDIA releases their new GeForce 347.09 drivers, ready for Elite: Dangerous and the new Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes.Dec 17, 2014 6:32 PM CST
• 'The Interview' shelved by Sony PicturesLooking forward to seeing the movie? Too bad.Dec 17, 2014 4:32 PM CST
• Time is the first major publisher to begin accepting bitcoin paymentsTime is the first major publisher to accept the bitcoin cryptocurrency.Dec 17, 2014 10:25 AM CST
• Angelbird SSD wrk upgraded to 1TB, continued TRIM support for AppleAngelbird's wrk, the only third-party SSD with TRIM support for Apple OS X, now offers up to 1TB of capacity.Dec 17, 2014 10:13 AM CST
• Sony allowing movie theaters to pull 'The Interview' before releaseSony allowing movie theaters to decide if they want to show The Interview after terror threats by hackers.Dec 17, 2014 5:08 AM CST
• Xiaomi will be allowed to sell Qualcomm-based smartphones until Jan. 8Xiaomi will be allowed to sell Qualcomm-based smartphones in India until Jan. 8, Delhi High Court rules.Dec 17, 2014 3:45 AM CST
• The Australian government pushes for mandatory coding in schoolsAustralian schools may be adding coding as a mandatory subject to their Year 10 schooling program, starting in 2015.Dec 17, 2014 3:07 AM CST
• Capcom re-releasing DmC for the PS4 and Xbox One, aims for 1080p 60FPSCapcom announces DmC: Definitive Edition for Xbox One and PS4, promises 1080p at 60FPS.Dec 17, 2014 2:37 AM CST
• Analogix has shipped over one billion DisplayPort-powered devicesAnalogix announces it has shipped more than one billion DisplayPort devices into the market, and impressive number.Dec 17, 2014 1:43 AM CST
• Rockstar teases Grand Theft Auto V's online heists mode for early 2015Rockstar teases the online heist mode for Grand Theft Auto V, coming early 2015.Dec 17, 2014 12:33 AM CST
• Yet another patch for Halo: Master Chief Collection, promises lots343 Industries deploys another patch for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which should polish up the matchmaking issues, and more.Dec 16, 2014 11:32 PM CST
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan II vs AMD Radeon R9 390X in leaked benchmarksThe battles of the titans are about to begin, with leaked benchmarks of the purported GeForce GTX Titan II and the Radeon R9 390X.Dec 16, 2014 9:52 PM CST
• Massive 6.7GB patch for Assassin's Creed: Unity promises massive fixesUbisoft promises its gigantic 6.7GB patch for Assassin's Creed: Unity will fix many parts of the broken game.Dec 16, 2014 8:28 PM CST
• TAG Heuer plans to compete in smartwatch market, create partnershipsTAG Heuer may have been hesitant of the smartwatch market, but will create partnerships and complete potential acquisitions to be competitive.Dec 16, 2014 4:34 PM CST
• ASUSTOR launches new 2 and 4 bay NAS productsASUSTOR's latest NAS offerings offer high-performance in two and four bay designs.Dec 16, 2014 2:21 PM CST
• Sony hackers threaten terror attacks against movie theaters in USHackers behind the Sony Pictures Entertainment attack threaten terror attacks against movie theaters showing 'The Interview'Dec 16, 2014 2:19 PM CST
• Corsair Neutron XT SSD pricing announcedCorsair's Neutron XT performed well during our testing, and now we have pricing information.Dec 16, 2014 11:59 AM CST
• ST develops first microchip for rapid Ebola identificationA stamp-sized silicon microchip may be the most important tool in the battle against Ebola.Dec 16, 2014 11:06 AM CST
• Stanford University will study effects of artificial intelligenceNew research is underway at Stanford University, aimed at helping determine potential effects of using artificial intelligence.Dec 16, 2014 8:25 AM CST
• Australian provider Telstra fined for misleading Apple iPhone adsMisleading iPhone 6 advertisements has seen this Aussie provider slapped with $102,000 AU in fines.Dec 16, 2014 4:07 AM CST
• Cybercriminals with bulk stolen data finding new ways to cash outCybercriminals that compromise companies and steal large amounts of consumer financial information are trying to find new avenues to cash out quickly.Dec 16, 2014 3:32 AM CST

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