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• Amazon denies Sony is using its AWS to launch DDoS cyberattacksAmazon denies its AWS service is being used by Sony to launch cyberattacks.Dec 11, 2014 5:16 PM CST
• Harrison Ford says Blade Runner sequel script "Best thing I've read"Maybe it will finally definitively answer whether or not Deckard is indeed a replicant.Dec 11, 2014 4:53 PM CST
• OCZ Storage Solutions Z-Drive 6000 SSD earns NVMe 1.1b certificationOCZ Storage Solutions brings 6.4TB of NVMe 1.1b goodness to the 2.5" form factor with their new Z-Drive 6000 PCIe SSD.Dec 11, 2014 2:44 PM CST
• Sony takes a page from hackers, attacking sites hosting its moviesSony is reportedly using the Amazon Web Services to launch DDoS attacks against websites suspected of hosting stolen movies.Dec 11, 2014 2:40 PM CST
• Sony PlayStation 4 to make debut in China soonThe great firewall of China has held back the onslaught of console gaming for 14 years...but now the games begin!Dec 11, 2014 1:59 PM CST
• Analysts believe Microsoft will make Windows 10 freemium for the worldAnalysts believe Microsoft should make Windows 10 available in a freemium format, providing subscriptions.Dec 11, 2014 11:51 AM CST
• Digital Storm announces their new Eclipse small form factor PCDigital Storm's new small form factor 'Eclipse' PC has a starting price of $699, and is fully upgradable.Dec 11, 2014 11:01 AM CST
• Lawmaker wonders why US government sink the Pirate BaySen. Sheldnon Whitehouse (D-RI) wonders why the US government didn't move swiftly to sink The Pirate Bay.Dec 11, 2014 9:35 AM CST
• Xiaomi reportedly banned from selling smartphones in IndiaIn what could only be described as a nightmare, No. 3 smartphone maker Xiaomi has been banned from selling its products in India.Dec 11, 2014 8:17 AM CST
• Tech companies largely relying on hackers to find exploits for themTech companies want to pay researchers and hackers to identify software and security flaws before cybercriminals can exploit them.Dec 11, 2014 7:14 AM CST
• Sony believes the PlayStation 4 still has plenty of good days aheadSony is pleased with the first year of the PlayStation 4 game console's availability, and looks ahead to the future.Dec 11, 2014 6:15 AM CST
• Remote control Wi-Fi add-on for the Roomba Vacuum hits KickstarterThink Cleaner is a Wi-Fi add-on to the Roomba robot vacuum, vastly increasing the capabilities of the now-aged device.Dec 11, 2014 3:02 AM CST
• Nexus 4, Nexus 6 receive Android 5.0.1 Lollipop factory imagesGoogle begins pushing out Android 5.0.1 factory images for both the Nexus 4 and Nexus 6 smartphones.Dec 11, 2014 2:36 AM CST
• Qualcomm rumored to layoff 1500 staff, up from the 600 being reportedQualcomm layoffs are much bigger than expected, with rumors of up to 1500 to be laid off, up from the 600 number being reported.Dec 11, 2014 2:06 AM CST
• NVIDIA increasing their video card market share gap over AMDNVIDIA best AMD by a margin in Q3's market share results - some claim that AMD is close to the grave.Dec 11, 2014 1:54 AM CST
• Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition is coming, from Train Simulator devsTrain Simulator developer is re-releasing Flight Simulator X: on Steam.Dec 11, 2014 1:34 AM CST
• The Royal Mail announces a consumer 3D-printing serviceBritains Royal Mail offers customers the ability to 3D-print objects of choice and have them delivered to their door.Dec 11, 2014 1:05 AM CST
• Facebook pledges to help users keep embarrassing photos to themselvesFacebook is developing a sober digital assistant to help keep your posts and pictures safe online.Dec 11, 2014 1:02 AM CST
• Live-action Tomb Raider series coming with Rise of the Tomb RaiderRise of the Tomb Raider will be joined by a live-action Tomb Raider mini-series.Dec 11, 2014 12:35 AM CST
• Keurig coffee machine hacked to support all coffee podsKeurig went to a lot of effort to secture the coffee pods used in their machines were factory issued by themselves, it seems to have majorly backfired.Dec 10, 2014 11:57 PM CST
• The Witcher 3 was delayed so it didn't experience a messy launchCD Projekt Red delayed the launch of The Witcher 3 as it didn't want to "release the game with buds that undermine the gameplay"Dec 10, 2014 11:30 PM CST
• History of McDonalds coming to a cinema near youWould you like popcorn with that?Dec 10, 2014 11:13 PM CST
• Insider emails show Sony's plans for a Jump Street/MIB collaborationJonah Hill want Jump Street to collaborate with Men in Black - Sony agree.Dec 10, 2014 11:05 PM CST
• Pixar launches the trailer for its latest movie 'Inside Out'Pixar launches the first full-length trailer to 'Inside Out', it's latest movie.Dec 10, 2014 11:01 PM CST
• OnePlus opens up sales to anyone interested in buying OnePlus OneOnePlus decides to shake things up and open OnePlus One smartphone sales to anyone interested.Dec 10, 2014 10:25 PM CST
• GIGABYTE lists its GeForce GTX 980 WaterForce 3-way SLI kit for $2999GIGABYTE announces the $2999 price of its GeForce GTX 980 WaterForce 3-way SLI kit.Dec 10, 2014 10:17 PM CST
• Netflix teases it could soon have 'as many as 20 original series'Netflix wants to expand exponentially, right up to 'as many as 20 original series'Dec 10, 2014 9:32 PM CST
• Apple iPod Classic's reach a new extreme - $90,000 sale of rare itemThe iPod Classic sales frenzy ramps up - Special editions are selling for house-deposit prices.Dec 10, 2014 8:51 PM CST
• Rapoo releases stylish spill resistant wireless keyboard and mouseRapoo set out to produce a home or office solution that's a litle more stylish than the rest.Dec 10, 2014 8:02 PM CST
• Fractal Design announce the Define R5 chassisFractal build on their signature Define series with their latest realese. Keep it elegant, keep it cool.Dec 10, 2014 5:49 PM CST
• Marvel wants Spider-Man to appear in 'Captain America 3'Leaked Sony emails shed light on the inter-studio relationship.Dec 10, 2014 5:13 PM CST
• Windows Phone owners can purchase Minecraft Pocket Edition for $6.99The Minecraft Pocket Edition is now available on Microsoft Windows Phones for $6.99.Dec 10, 2014 4:44 PM CST
• 'Mad Max: Fury Road' releases stunning new trailerAn explosive roller coaster ride in the making.Dec 10, 2014 4:34 PM CST
• Instagram tops 300 million users, pulling ahead of TwitterInstagram now has more users than Twitter, with more than 300 million users.Dec 10, 2014 2:18 PM CST
• The Pirate Bay's former spokesman not saddened by closureThe Pirate Bay's original spokesman will be happy if the ship sails into the sunset and never returns.Dec 10, 2014 1:13 PM CST
• Qualcomm to fix Wi-Fi pain with new MU-MIMO technologyQualcomm is releasing MU-MIMO technology that will boost performance of wireless routers and access points.Dec 10, 2014 12:30 PM CST
• Avago announces new 12Gb/s SAS 16-port 9300 HBA SeriesAvago releases a new 12Gb/s SAS 16-port HBA with dual controllers to deliver over 2 million IOPS.Dec 10, 2014 11:45 AM CST
• Technology companies begin favoring global Facebook pagesTechnology companies come and go with their local Facebook pages - why is local better?Dec 10, 2014 6:00 AM CST
• Sabu, former Anonymous member turned informant, speaks out publiclyFormer Anonymous member Sabu recently answered media questions, discussing his past - and downfall at the hands of the FBI.Dec 10, 2014 5:21 AM CST
• Windows 8.1 receives native MKV supportMicrosoft's latest update to Windows 8.1 has the touch-capable OS receive native support for MKV files.Dec 10, 2014 2:35 AM CST
• Driveclub now has features some of the best rain effects in a gameEvolution Studios updates Driveclub with new dynamic weather, with some of the best in-game rain effects we've seen.Dec 9, 2014 11:30 PM CST
• iHeart Gadget and App claims to predict heart disease and moreVitalsines is claiming to help you measure your life expectancy and more with their new Indiegogo product and app made for iOS devices.Dec 9, 2014 11:04 PM CST
• GTA V boss talks about sales bans, says it's really 'disappointing'Take-Two Interactive chairman talks about Kmart Australia and Target banning GTA V from sale, says it's 'disappointing'Dec 9, 2014 10:29 PM CST
• Rise of the Tomb Raider will be published by Microsoft for Xbox OneMicrosoft announces it will be publishing Rise of the Tomb Raider for the Xbox One.Dec 9, 2014 9:25 PM CST
• Addonics releases ultra-fast portable HDD/SSD readersTheir new portable systems may see a change in the way that people transport high-load and large-sized projects.Dec 9, 2014 8:57 PM CST
• Creative Assembly adds two new difficulty modes to Alien: IsolationTwo new difficulty modes have been added to Alien: Isolation, with the new 'Nightmare' setting sure to make the game even scarier than it already is.Dec 9, 2014 8:33 PM CST
• The Razer Comms program has just added a live Stream ViewerRazer Comms adds a live Stream Viewer to their list of services.Dec 9, 2014 8:05 PM CST
• DICE still have content on its way for Battlefield 4Even after the Final Stand DLC has arrived, DICE promises future Battlefield 4 content.Dec 9, 2014 7:32 PM CST
• Piratebay servers raided by Swedish police, might be down for goodThe Piratebay is raided and sacked, has been down for 12 hours and counting, and the galaxy's most resilient BitTorrent site may be gone for good.Dec 9, 2014 5:06 PM CST
• Seagate 8TB Archive HDD listed at amazing prices8TB drives are speeding their way to you on January 7th for an amazingly low price around $270.Dec 9, 2014 11:30 AM CST
• Lambada Wars BETA: A free RTS mod set in the Half Life 2 worldLambada Wars is said to provide a Command and Conquer or Starcraft II type experience set in the HL2 world - for free!Dec 9, 2014 4:04 AM CST
• Bose products rumored to return to Apple Stores next weekAfter being taken from Apple Store shelves, Bose audio products are rumored to be making a return very soon.Dec 9, 2014 3:36 AM CST
• The owner of Grumpy Cat has made $100 million since 2012Tardar Sauce is a name you probably hadn't heard of, but Grumpy Cat is - with the cat making its owner $100 million since 2012.Dec 9, 2014 2:31 AM CST
• LG Electronics lists seperate division for handling OLED developmentLG create a whole business arm directed towards inceasing OLED production, development and research.Dec 9, 2014 1:59 AM CST
• The Ninja Sphere by Ninja Blocks lets you control your house with easeThe Ninja Sphere allows you to easily control household systems through a stylish looking unit placed anywhere in your home.Dec 9, 2014 1:04 AM CST
• Australia still years behind the rest - ITU announces gigabit copperNew G.fast standard promises super fast speeds over a copper line, however Aussies are skeptical due to recent fibre blow-outs.Dec 9, 2014 12:05 AM CST
• Radeon GPUs can be teamed together for 24 monitors through EyefinityThe new AMD Catalyst Omega drivers have a very nice trick up their sleeve: 24 monitor support through Eyefinity.Dec 9, 2014 12:02 AM CST
• AMD's new Catalyst Omega drivers allow 5K monitor supportSelect AMD Radeon GPUs now support 5K displays thanks to the new Catalyst Omega drivers.Dec 9, 2014 12:01 AM CST
• The Samsung Gear VR headset is now available for $200Samsung release their Gear VR to the public - is it worth the purchase of a Note 4?Dec 8, 2014 11:02 PM CST
• Logitech unveils the new Graffiti Fetish Edition UE BOOM speakerLogitech extends its impressive UE Boom line with the new Graffiti Fetish Edition, with the help of INSA, one of the UK's most profilic graffiti artists.Dec 8, 2014 8:35 PM CST
• Elite: Dangerous played on 3D screens, touch panels and head trackingMarkus Boesen has built the ultimate in-depth gaming setup with all the bells and whistles for his favorite game.Dec 8, 2014 7:03 PM CST
• The Apple iPod Classic is now becoming an expensive collector itemiPod classics have been seen for sale for up to $1,000 just two months after their removal from official Apple stores.Dec 8, 2014 5:57 PM CST
• George Lucas hasn't watched the 'Force Awakens' trailerLucas might have sold the rights to his baby, but consoles himself with $4B payday.Dec 8, 2014 5:00 PM CST
• Hackers warn Sony to not release 'The Interview' movieSony hackers want the company to postpone the launch of The Interview, threatening the studio even more.Dec 8, 2014 4:35 PM CST
• Marvell releases world's first DRAM-less NVMe SSD controllerMarvell wraps NVMe and support for 3D and TLC NAND into one awesome SSD controller burrito..did I mention it doesn't use DRAM?Dec 8, 2014 11:29 AM CST
• Sony's hacking woes increase as PlayStation store suffers attackSony is under assault from multiple sources, and the latest hack attacked the PlayStation Store this morning.Dec 8, 2014 10:42 AM CST
• New Google Glass patents reveal four new slim designsGoogle's latest Glass patents reveal several new design concepts, including one new radical departure from the normal design.Dec 8, 2014 9:50 AM CST
• The Apple 'garage startup' history isn't exactly correctApple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak explains all about their start-up history.Dec 8, 2014 5:06 AM CST
• Sony hackers have reportedly been traced back to a hotel in BangkokThe hackers that broke into Sony Pictures Entertainment servers last week have been tracked back to a hotel in Bangkok.Dec 8, 2014 2:30 AM CST
• North Korea says its supporters could be behind Sony cyberattackThe North Korean government is still denying responsibility for the cyberattack that crippled Sony, but said its supporters could be behind the breach.Dec 8, 2014 1:25 AM CST
• Microsoft says Windows 10 will run on 'billions of devices'Microsoft is aiming for Windows 10 to be running on 'billions of devices'Dec 8, 2014 12:35 AM CST
• Aussie companies Foxtel and Channel Seven are fighting NetflixNetflix is coming down under, local companies scramble to offer competing services.Dec 7, 2014 9:55 PM CST
• EB Games Mad Monday sales with a mixed response - what's the issue?Aussie electornic retailer EB Games release their Mad Monday sales. How mad are they exactly and what's the public response?Dec 7, 2014 8:55 PM CST
• Microsoft hopes to finally see its Xbox One overtake the PlayStation 4Are the tides turning as the Xbox One begins to outsell the PlayStation 4?Dec 7, 2014 6:44 PM CST
• Win a copy of 'Expendables 3' on Blu-ray, thanks to RoadshowGo into the running to take home the explosive third 'Expendables' film for nix.Dec 7, 2014 6:31 PM CST

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