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• Android apps can access your data on 4.3 and older without permissionRunning Android 4.3 or older? Your sensitive data is available for apps to steal as claimed by the Hong Kong PCPD.Dec 16, 2014 3:00 AM CST
• Star Wars: The Force Awakens adorable BB-8 robot is real - not CGIThe droid featured in Star Wars' VII teaser is a rel-life object, not a CGI model.Dec 16, 2014 2:03 AM CST
• Oculus VR teams up with Runtastic for VR workouts and fitnessVirtual workouts could be the future, with Oculus VR teaming up with Runtastic for VR workouts and fitness.Dec 16, 2014 1:32 AM CST
• Google Now for iOS and Android updated with Nest thermostat supportGoogle Now for iOS and Android updated with new voice controls, notification cards for Nest thermostat.Dec 15, 2014 11:28 PM CST
• Sony Pictures CEO says employees shouldn't be worried about the futureSony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton says employees should not be afraid of studio's future, as major data breach won't bring them down.Dec 15, 2014 11:05 PM CST
• Bose could soon launch its own streaming music serviceThe music streaming service market could soon see Bose join in.Dec 15, 2014 10:35 PM CST
• Mark Cuban warns that emails can become part of a data breachMark Cuban says emails could be part of tomorrow's big data breach, while also promoting his Cyber Dust service.Dec 15, 2014 9:33 PM CST
• Halo will be around for 30 more years according to current developer343 Industries' boss says that the Halo franchise will be around for at least another 30 years.Dec 15, 2014 9:06 PM CST
• Ubisoft pushes back Assassin's Creed: Unity patch, more things brokenUbisoft holds off on the latest Assassin's Creed: Unity patch, as its correcting some things before releasing the update.Dec 15, 2014 8:31 PM CST
• Latest mod for GTA IV on PC brings next-gen graphics to last-gen gameThe latest version of GTA IV iCEhancer C adds photorealistic texture details to the game.Dec 15, 2014 7:29 PM CST
• Anonymous targeting Swedish government for sinking The Pirate BayThe Anonymous hacker collective is targeting the Swedish government for its decision to sink The Pirate Bay.Dec 15, 2014 6:16 PM CST
• Google Android continues to dominate smartphone OS market shareGoogle Android has 83 percent market share ahead of iOS, Windows Phone, and BlackBerry.Dec 15, 2014 5:26 PM CST
• Gartner: 3 of top 5 smartphone manufacturers are Chinese companiesQ3 was an excellent one for smartphones, as three of the top five smartphone manufacturers are Chinese.Dec 15, 2014 4:20 PM CST
• Cybercriminals turning their attention to attacks on PoS vendorsLeaving no stone left unturned, hackers are increasingly targeting PoS vendors.Dec 15, 2014 2:34 PM CST
• Study indicates addictive social media use linked to substance abuseUniversity of Albany say addictive social media use at greater risk of substance abuse problems.Dec 15, 2014 1:19 PM CST
• Galaxy announces Heracles PCIe SSD with 1.6 GB/s speedsGalaxy introduces a new PCIe SSD for gaming that can hit 1,600 MB/s in read/write speed.Dec 15, 2014 11:54 AM CST
• WD purchases Skyera to infuse HGST with all-flash array technologyWD purchases Skyera to integrate all-flash array products into HGST's product stack.Dec 15, 2014 10:48 AM CST
• LiteOn slips out ZETA Series SSDsThe ZETA pops up in Asian markets, likely headed to US and European markets.Dec 15, 2014 10:11 AM CST
• Pantech Mobile is asking staff to return 20 percent of their salaryPantech are still in hot water with over 50% of their staff on leave without pay, they're asking the remaining employees to donate part of their salary.Dec 15, 2014 10:05 AM CST
• NASA Mars Opportunity rover experiences flash storage failureThe Mars rover Opportunity's problems stem from a flash storage failure.Dec 15, 2014 9:08 AM CST
• LG plans to show off 55-inch 8K display at CES 2015 next monthAre you ready for some 8K goodness? LG plans to show off a 55-inch 8K display next month at CES 2015.Dec 15, 2014 8:37 AM CST
• Baidu chooses Nokia Here for maps outside of ChinaNokia receives a strong boost after Baidu chooses the Here service to power maps outside of China.Dec 15, 2014 7:40 AM CST
• Uber raises prices during the Sydney hostage ordeal then backpedaledUber responds to a hostage situation by raising their local minimum fee by "4.0X the normal rate" then backpedal after negative press and public outrage.Dec 15, 2014 5:05 AM CST
• Sony hackers pledge to withhold stolen employee dataThe hackers that compromised Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) have offered to spare employees, if they email their name and business title.Dec 15, 2014 3:40 AM CST
• DARPA creates self-guiding, mid-flight-changing .50-caliber bulletDARPA develops the previously thought impossible: a self-guided, mid-flight-changing 50-caliber bullet.Dec 15, 2014 2:49 AM CST
• Amazon UK slammed with software bug, sells items for $0.01Amazon UK hit with a very quick software bug that saw third-party items sold for just $0.01.Dec 15, 2014 1:40 AM CST
• Metro Redux arrives on Linux, also supports Steam Play4A Games has released the Linux and SteamOS versions of Metro Redux.Dec 14, 2014 11:27 PM CST
• SPE attorneys want media to destroy received materials from breachSPE lawyers are busy, and now taking aim at the media... demanding they stop sharing information such as seized emails.Dec 14, 2014 10:13 PM CST
• A '4D' printed dress was just added to the Meuseum of Modern ArtThe Museum of Modern Art have added a '4D' printed dress to their collection and you can too!Dec 14, 2014 9:57 PM CST
• Taxi drivers in France threaten to block Paris roads because of UberFrench taxi drivers and their bosses are sick of Uber, claiming massive protests will take place against the company.Dec 14, 2014 8:54 PM CST
• Destiny players are being banned by Bungie for using modded consolesBungie are swinning their 'BanHammer' at cheaters using modified consoles.Dec 14, 2014 6:51 PM CST
• iOS users care more about security, privacy than Android usersA new report indicates Apple iOS care more about privacy and security users more than Google Android.Dec 14, 2014 4:20 PM CST
• Sony warned before hack that its networks were vulnerable to attackBefore its networks were ravaged by hackers, Sony Pictures Entertainment was reportedly warned its networks were at risk.Dec 14, 2014 2:20 PM CST
• Report: Windows 10 will include Xbox app, Cortana integrationMicrosoft is expected to integrate gaming features into Windows 10, including Xbox app.Dec 14, 2014 1:59 PM CST
• Companies hiring hackers to test Internet of Things security effortsIn an effort to defend the Internet of Things, companies are hiring hackers to help test their security protocols.Dec 14, 2014 12:35 PM CST
• Japanese firm shows off GPS-guided robotic lawn mower for golf coursesJapanese company Mamiya-OP Co Ltd plans to release a GPS-guided robot able to cut lawns at golf courses.Dec 14, 2014 12:27 PM CST
• US Navy creating Silent Nemo robotic fish for surveillance, defenseThe US Navy's Silent Nemo robotic fish has great potential to help defend Navy carrier fleets, and conduct a bit of surveillance along the way.Dec 14, 2014 11:24 AM CST
• Hollywood can learn from Sony's mistakes, show caution while chattingAs Sony picks up the pieces from its significant data breach, other Hollywood studios can learn from its mistakes.Dec 14, 2014 8:18 AM CST
• Chinese cybercriminals continue to ravage critical infrastructureChinese hackers routinely victimize US and western allies, as they increase focus on cyberespionage efforts.Dec 14, 2014 7:36 AM CST
• Time for Google Maps? TomTom makes it's way into Fiat 500X carsTomTom are being featured once again in Fiat's new 2015 car range - when will Google make a major move in this industry?Dec 14, 2014 6:10 AM CST
• Guardians of Peace threaten Sony, saying a 'Christmas gift' is comingSony's data theft woes will likely continue, as the hacker group reportedly behind the breach promised a 'Christmas gift'Dec 14, 2014 5:23 AM CST
• Media consumption workloads mean a strong push for x86 processorsExperts claim that x86 processors now need to be added into various media technologies, expecting a major rise in x86 global market share.Dec 14, 2014 5:09 AM CST
• Experts say BYOD will boost wireless LAN security market by 2019TechNavio claims that BYOD policies will ensure more WLAN security systems will be put in place, alongside advanced security software.Dec 14, 2014 4:11 AM CST
• NASA's OPALS system provides broadband Internet in spaceThe NASA's OPAL project shows great promise, as laser-based communications could replace traditional radio-based transmissions.Dec 14, 2014 3:38 AM CST
• Panasonic expands their Toughbook H2 battery recall in AmericaPanasonic are furthering their Toughbook battery pack recall due to possible fire related issues.Dec 14, 2014 2:10 AM CST
• Microsoft recommends you remove the latest update for Windows 7Microsoft's latest update for Windows 7 is 'effectively malware' reports Forbes.Dec 14, 2014 1:38 AM CST
• An eSports fighting games season receives a $500k boost thanks to SonyThe Capcom cup is set for a major financial boost thanks to a partnership with Sony.Dec 14, 2014 1:11 AM CST
• Google works with France's space agency on next-gen Internet balloonsGoogle team up with France's space agency for the next generation of its Internet balloon technology, Project Loon.Dec 13, 2014 11:30 PM CST
• Mojang say 'no' to a 'Goonies-style' movie about MinecraftMojang reject the idea of a Minecraft movie in the style of 'Goonies'Dec 13, 2014 10:32 PM CST
• Oculus VR acquires hand-tracking company Nimble VROculus VR acquires Nimble VR, a firm that has impressive hand-tracking technology, while 13th Lab can create 3D models from real-world objects.Dec 13, 2014 9:35 PM CST
• COD: Advanced Warfare sales down 27% against COD: Ghosts in the USActivision is seeing 27% less sales in the US for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare against last year's Call of Duty: Ghosts.Dec 13, 2014 8:35 PM CST
• Sony enjoying PlayStation 4 success, looks ahead to cloud gamingEven with the Sony PlayStation 4 game console selling well, Sony is already looking ahead to expanding its gaming reach.Dec 13, 2014 7:23 PM CST
• Facebook drops Microsoft's Bing search, will unveil its own toolFacebook has quietly abandoned Microsoft's Bing, and will unveil its own search tool very soon.Dec 13, 2014 6:20 PM CST
• The Pirate Bay have been taken down, but didn't drop piracy levelsThe Pirate Bay was taken down, but that doesn't mean digital piracy levels also dropped.Dec 13, 2014 5:34 PM CST
• FBI warns US companies to be aware of potential cyberattacks from IranUS companies need to be aware of potential Iranian-supported cyberattacks, according to FBI.Dec 13, 2014 4:14 PM CST
• NASA being given extra funds in 2015, as space research accelerates2015 should be a good year for NASA, as the US space agency will be given additional funds.Dec 13, 2014 3:43 PM CST
• Apple OS X users in the United States faced largest number of attacksOS X users in the United States faced the largest number of attacks, according to Kaspersky.Dec 13, 2014 2:35 AM CST
• Windows 7 update wreaks havoc on user softwareAnother Windows update comes in like a wrecking ball - seeing users unable to open or install applications, drivers and programs.Dec 12, 2014 10:54 PM CST
• A VMWare AirWatch bug allowed users to access others sensitive dataVMWare have recently patched a loophole that allowed hackers to access sensitive customer information on AirWatch systems.Dec 12, 2014 9:06 PM CST
• Impressive Skyrim Enderal mod adds an entire new worldSure AI's modification for Skyrim is breath-taking and amazingly built.Dec 12, 2014 8:03 PM CST
• Mark Zuckerberg is considering a Facebook 'dislike' buttonFacebook once again teases a dislike button, is it actually going to happen? We think not.Dec 12, 2014 7:03 PM CST
• FBI says cyberattack that hit Sony would have worked against othersThe FBI claims the data breach that hit Sony Pictures Entertainment would have worked against 90 percent of network defenses used by other companies.Dec 12, 2014 8:19 AM CST
• Yoshi's Wooly World will launch for Nintendo Wii U in early 2015Nintendo has confirmed it will launch Yoshi's Wooly World in early 2015 for the Wii U.Dec 12, 2014 7:17 AM CST
• NASA developing new biodegradable drone, helps the environmentNASA is reportedly working on a new biodegradable drone that can fly... and if it crashes or malfunctions, won't hurt the environment post-flight.Dec 12, 2014 5:35 AM CST
• ASTRO Gaming announce their new holiday bundle dealsLooking for discounts on headsets just in time for the holiday period? ASTRO are offering up to 25% off their gaming bundles.Dec 12, 2014 12:53 AM CST
• Co-founder of The Pirate Bay hopes for it to stay closed indefinitelyPeter Sunde would rather The Pirate Bay not open again, claiming a lack of vision, bugs and ads ruined what was once his.Dec 11, 2014 11:55 PM CST
• Microsoft releasing more Windows 10 information on January 21Windows 10's "next chapter" will be announced in early 2015 - will it be enough to draw people away from 7?Dec 11, 2014 11:07 PM CST
• Microsoft says the Xbox One outsold the PS4 in US and UK last monthXbox One finally kicks the PlayStation 4 off the throne in months sales accross the U.S. and U.K. in November.Dec 11, 2014 10:05 PM CST
• Sony UK boss is "embarrassed" by the launch of Driveclub on the PS4The troubled launch of Driveclub on the PS4 has Sony's UK boss "embarrassed"Dec 11, 2014 9:30 PM CST
• Razer announces its new high-quality Seirēn digital microphoneRazer's CEO announced a new studio-quality microphone from Razer, built for streamers and YouTube personalities among others.Dec 11, 2014 9:29 PM CST
• Peter Lik's black and white photo sells for $6.5m - sets recordsThis Aussie-Born photographer has hit it big yet again with the same private buyer.Dec 11, 2014 8:55 PM CST
• Star Wars VII Hero and Villain alias' revealed through trading cardsStar Wars: The Force Awakens has had some heroes and villains announced through release of old-school trading cards.Dec 11, 2014 8:03 PM CST
• Valve gives a 15-year-old Counter-Strike map a polish and upgradeValve updates Train, one of the oldest maps in the Counter-Strike library with a new polish and gameplay balance.Dec 11, 2014 7:32 PM CST
• Barracuda employs storage expert Ken Grohe from Virident/HGSTKen Grohe is claimed as a storage expert and start-up business genius, Barracuda hires him in the hopes of massive growth.Dec 11, 2014 7:10 PM CST
• DayZ creator opens new studio, will still help out with DayZDean Hall, the creator of DayZ, forms his new studio but promises to continue to help out on DayZ.Dec 11, 2014 6:25 PM CST

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