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• 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
• Ralph Baer, 'Father of Video Games' dies aged 92Video game pioneer passes away.Dec 7, 2014 5:00 PM CST
• Intel spending billions to boost progress in mobile tech developmentIntel is spending billions to help boost its mobile hardware offerings.Dec 7, 2014 8:00 AM CST
• Apple must continue to improve cybersecurity as attacks increaseCybersecurity has taken front page headlines, and Apple seems more vulnerable to attacks - and must continue to improve security.Dec 7, 2014 12:31 AM CST
• Sony shows off Uncharted 4 gameplay footage on the PS4 at 1080p 60FPSNaughty Dog and Sony finally unveil gameplay footage of the PS4 exclusive Uncharted 4, running on the PlayStation 4 at 1080p and 60FPS.Dec 6, 2014 5:26 PM CST
• Apple rumored to launch the iPhone 6S alongside Watch early next yearApple could shake up its release schedule for the new iPhone, with the iPhone 6S coming early next year, and iPhone 7 later in the year.Dec 6, 2014 4:23 PM CST
• Sony hackers threaten employees' families through e-mailsIn the continuing wave of hacks against Sony, the hackers threaten Sony employee's and their families, warning "your family will be in danger"Dec 6, 2014 12:31 AM CST
• Galaxy S6 to feature 8-core CPU, 3GB of RAM and Android 5.0 LollipopSamsung continue down the give-it-more-specs train, with the Galaxy S6 rumored to feature an 8-core 64-bit CPU, 3GB of RAM and much more.Dec 5, 2014 11:33 PM CST
• Google removes any and all Pirate Bay related apps from Play StoreGoogle removes Pirate Bay-related apps from the Google Play Store.Dec 5, 2014 11:29 PM CST
• Red Dead Redemption 2 rumored to feature co-op play, with 2015 releaseRockstar Games rumored to be working on Red Dead Redemption sequel, and according to an insider, it will feature co-op play and much more.Dec 5, 2014 10:37 PM CST
• Techland recommends 16GB of RAM for Dying LightTechland's upcoming game Dying Light will require 8GB of RAM, but has a recommended 16GB of RAM requirement.Dec 5, 2014 9:33 PM CST
• Aussie gamers want the Bible banned after GTA V is pulled from shelvesAfter GTA V gets pulled from Target and Kmart Australia's shelves, Australian gamers are now petitioning for the Bible to be banned.Dec 5, 2014 9:09 PM CST
• The Sony Pictures hack is much more in-depth than originally knownSony Pictures in continued turmoil over hackers efforts steal much more than originally known.Dec 5, 2014 7:08 PM CST
• The world's largest telescope will be completed by 2024The European Southern Observatory announces that it has greenlit the construction of the world's largest telescope, which will be complete by 2024.Dec 5, 2014 3:43 AM CST
• Dell's commercial solutions December 2014 showcase revealedDell released their new corporate and consumer tech to media just a few days ago in Kuala Lumpur.Dec 5, 2014 12:04 AM CST
• HTC rumored 'Hima' high-end Android smartphone to launch in March 2015HTC Hima, the company's new high-end Android smartphone should launch in March 2015 with a 5-inch 1080p display, and much more.Dec 4, 2014 11:29 PM CST
• Mionix hits Kickstarter, wants to fund a mouse that tracks your bodyMionix teases the NAOS QG, a new gaming mouse on Kickstarter that has built-in sensors that track your heart rate, galvanic skin response, and more.Dec 4, 2014 10:33 PM CST
• Employment in eSports - Azubu TV have been hiring multiple rolesAzubu.TV go on a staff-hiring rampage, setting themselves up for a massive 2015 by aquiring different personnel from big-name organisations.Dec 4, 2014 10:04 PM CST
• AirDroid 3 is out, access your Android smartphone from your desktopWant to access your Android-powered smartphone from your desktop? There's an app for that: AirDroid 3.Dec 4, 2014 9:27 PM CST
• 20 years strong for PlayStation and special edition console announcedPlayStation are releasing a limited edition PSone themed PlayStation 4 console to celebrate their 20th Anniversary of PlayStation.Dec 4, 2014 9:00 PM CST
• Kmart Australia acts again - pulling GTA IV from saleGTA IV has fallen victim to the mysoginist claims with Kmart now removing the game from it's shelves alongside it's big brother GTA V.Dec 4, 2014 7:57 PM CST
• YouPorn confirms sponsorship of Spanish competitive gaming teamYouPorn announce their sponsorship of a Spanish gaming organisation.Dec 4, 2014 6:57 PM CST
• Modified Hitman: Absolution engine will power the new Deus Ex gameThe new Deus Ex game will be powered by a 'heavily modified version' of engine that powered Hitman: Absolution.Dec 4, 2014 6:38 PM CST
• Arnie's back! First teaser for 'Terminator: Genisys' hits the webNewest Terminator to warp the established timeline.Dec 4, 2014 4:23 PM CST
• China rapidly expanding semiconductor production capabilityChina has plunked down over $5 billion on semiconductor takeovers in the last year and a half, and that is just the initial salvo.Dec 4, 2014 2:43 PM CST
• UbuTab offers 1TB of storage in a tabletLooking for 1TB of storage and a 10.9" screen on a tablet? Well then UbuTab might be the ticket.Dec 4, 2014 2:18 PM CST
• Google eliminates old reCAPTCHA in favor of noCAPTCHAThe old days of distorted text challenges are coming to an end, and there won't be many complaints.Dec 4, 2014 1:54 PM CST
• Consumer payment data, healthcare record theft threats loom in 2015Cybercriminals could ramp up cyberattacks to try to steal payment data and medical records, as companies remain under threat.Dec 4, 2014 10:32 AM CST
• Post-Bendgate: How to keep your new iPhone from changing shapeHere's some tips to keep your new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus from changing shape due to "Bendgate"Dec 4, 2014 9:13 AM CST
• NVIDIA rumored to skip 20nm GPUs, with TSMC making its 16nm GPUsTSMC will reportedly be making NVIDIA's 16nm GPUs, with the company skipping over the 20nm process.Dec 4, 2014 4:37 AM CST
• The latest ASUS 4K monitor offers IPS panel, priced at under $800The new ASUS PB279Q monitor offers up an IPS-based 4K-capable panel, which should be priced at around $799.Dec 4, 2014 3:30 AM CST
• GTA V fans want to be heard, pledging against other offensive materialGTA V's fans fight back, claiming other titles and products should be released from Target's ownership.Dec 3, 2014 11:57 PM CST
• Crappy Australian Holden Barina car gets a full feature movie teaserDavid Johns and Chimney is at it again - teasing a full-length feature film based around a beaten up Australian 1999 Holden Barina Car.Dec 3, 2014 11:08 PM CST
• Sony offers new PlayStation 4 update which improves system stabilitySony's latest 2.03 update for the PlayStation 4 offers improved system stability.Dec 3, 2014 9:35 PM CST
• 'Force Awakens' headed for most watched trailer of all timeNEWSFLASH: 'Star Wars' still sells.Dec 3, 2014 9:28 PM CST
• Lyft co-founder speaks of revenue and says Uber's strategy didn't workLyft's co-founder speaks out about privacy, expansion and their competitor - Uber.Dec 3, 2014 9:02 PM CST
• Kmart Australia is another Aussie retailer to drop GTA 5Kmart Australia join the Kangaroo-isle retailers fight in removing GTA V from brick-and-mortar shopfronts.Dec 3, 2014 8:58 PM CST
• Cybersecurity efforts improving, but data breaches will continueDespite increased focus on cybersecurity, companies are largely fixing 'superficial' problems and leaving other IT security risks in place.Dec 3, 2014 7:16 PM CST
• Success for some as GTA 5 has been taken off Target retailer shelvesGTA V has been pulled from Target shelves as a Change.org petition peaks the interest of their management.Dec 3, 2014 6:18 PM CST
• Report: Americans streaming more online video, watching less TVAmericans are now streaming more content while watching less TV.Dec 3, 2014 4:24 PM CST
• FBI issues warning over disk-wiping malware used in Sony hackThe malware used in the Sony hack is on the loose, and can wipe all of your data and operating system.Dec 3, 2014 1:27 PM CST
• QLogic joins NVM Express initiative as NVMe Over Fibre spec emergesQLogic enters the NVM Express organization, perhaps spurring faster NVMe Over Fiber development.Dec 3, 2014 12:04 PM CST
• Patriot makes unannounced re-entry to SSD market with new Torch SeriesPatriot stopped developing new consumer SSDs several years ago, but have made an unannounced re-entry into the SSD market.Dec 3, 2014 11:16 AM CST
• Toshiba launches HK3E2 and HK3R2 enterprise SSDsToshiba addresses the exploding enterprise SATA SSD market with two new offerings.Dec 3, 2014 10:36 AM CST
• Rockstar's GTA 5 under attack by multiple partiesGTA V's next-gen release has been petitioned against. Consumers want it removed from the shelves due to different counts of vulgar and misogynist gameplay.Dec 3, 2014 4:13 AM CST
• Nintendo Wii U's experiencing data wipe and bricking issuesNintendo support staff are ordering users to reformat their consoles, effectively bricking them and causing further issues.Dec 3, 2014 3:05 AM CST
• Halo: Master Chief Collection patch should arrive this weekMicrosoft and 343 Industries promise a new patch for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which should fix the matchmaking issues.Dec 3, 2014 12:37 AM CST
• Valve announces Steam Broadcasting, letting you livestream your gamesSteam Broadcasting goes into beta, allows gamers to use Valve's service to livestream their games.Dec 2, 2014 11:34 PM CST
• League of Legends finals saw 27 million people tuning inRiot Games had over 27 million people tuning into the finals of its latest League of Legends championship match.Dec 2, 2014 10:33 PM CST
• Samsung rumored to launch its first Tizen-based smartphone next weekThe wind beneath Samsung's wings, Android, could soon be replaced with Tizen according to the latest rumors.Dec 2, 2014 9:29 PM CST
• Ubisoft working on Assassin's Creed: Victory, arrives in 2015Assassin's Creed: Victory, coming to an Xbox One, PS4 or PC near you in fall 2015.Dec 2, 2014 8:50 PM CST
• New on the scene - Sceptre announce 27-inch LED monitorSceptre announce their new player to the monitor market, a 1080p 27-inch option.Dec 2, 2014 8:04 PM CST
• Exclusive statement from PAX Aus regarding their early ticket releasePAX Australia defends and explains their early ticket release schedule.Dec 2, 2014 7:58 PM CST
• Report claims Iranian hackers focused on airlines, energy utilitiesThe Iranian government has shown increased interest in airlines and energy utilities, recent report says.Dec 2, 2014 3:26 PM CST
• Stephen Hawking concerned artificial intelligence might end mankindProfessor Stephen Hawking has concerns artificial intelligence could accelerate the end of mankind.Dec 2, 2014 2:35 PM CST
• PMC Flashtec NVMe controllers to power 8TB Memblaze PBlaze4 PCIe SSDsPMC Flashtec controllers provide the horsepower for the new NVMe PBlaze 4 SSDs, which top out at 8TB.Dec 2, 2014 1:02 PM CST
• Seagate releases new 6TB NAS HDD for 4-16 bay NAS unitsSeagate's new Enterprise NAS HDD offers a faster speed of 7,200 RPM and up to 6TB of capacity.Dec 2, 2014 12:16 PM CST
• Huawei exec says "nobody" made money using Microsoft Windows PhoneHuawei executive claims "nobody made any money with Windows Phone" operating system.Dec 2, 2014 10:33 AM CST
• HP's new business laptop is thinner, lighter than the MacBook AirHP unveils the new EliteBook Folio 1020, a business-focused notebook that wants to compete with Apple's MacBook Air.Dec 2, 2014 6:49 AM CST
• North Korea doesn't claim responsibility over crippling Sony hackSony Pictures is still cleaning up after a brutal cyberattack last week, and North Korea isn't claiming responsibility.Dec 2, 2014 4:17 AM CST
• Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note 4 both spotted running Android 5.0 LollipopSamsung's Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4 smartphone have been spotted running Google's latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS.Dec 2, 2014 2:32 AM CST
• Idaho-based startup is using 3D printers to print... lightRohinni has teased the world with its 3D-printed light, developing something it is calling LightPaper, the world's thinnest LED lighting.Dec 2, 2014 1:38 AM CST
• SteelSeries launches new peripherals range with Fnatic eSports teamSteelSeries teams up with eSports team Fnatic for a new line of gaming peripherals.Dec 2, 2014 12:40 AM CST
• Reports claim touchscreen laptops are to be phased outTouchscreen tablets and laptops are on their way out, as reports claim.Dec 1, 2014 11:53 PM CST
• Windows 8 features hidden explorer shell optionsMore Windows 8 and 8.1 hidden features are being discovered.Dec 1, 2014 11:02 PM CST
• EU and US authorities crack down upon and seize 292 domain namesEuropol raids a large number of domain names yet again, seeing counterfeit product websites targetted.Dec 1, 2014 9:53 PM CST
• Cox being sued by music labels for failing to handle piracyCox Communications in hot water after piracy claim by BMG and Round Hill Music.Dec 1, 2014 9:05 PM CST
• Traverse the universe with our 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Blu-ray promoThe box office hit comes home and you could win your very own 'Guardians of the Galaxy'Dec 1, 2014 8:35 PM CST
• Sony won't renew contract with FIFA, will spend the money internallySony will reportedly not be renewing its contract with FIFA, will instead spend the money on structural reforms.Dec 1, 2014 7:53 PM CST
• ADATA announces release of HV100 external HDDADATA releases software-included external HDD's to the market.Dec 1, 2014 7:08 PM CST
• PAX Australia tickets go on sale - 11 months before the expo datePAX Australia tickets go on sale, almost a full year before the shows commencement.Dec 1, 2014 6:40 PM CST
• Low-end devices helping shake up the smartphone market even moreThe smartphone market is continuing to evolve, and now has a large number of low-end, affordable devices consumers can choose from.Dec 1, 2014 4:36 PM CST
• Intel to power next revision of Google GlassGoogle Glass is built on old hardware from 2011, but Google hopes to change that by reportedly switching to Intel processors in upcoming models.Dec 1, 2014 12:22 PM CST
• Cicret Smart Bracelet brings a tablet to your skinCicret wants to project the smartphone/tablet experience right onto your arm, and from the video the possibilities are awesome!Dec 1, 2014 11:45 AM CST
• Intel to hit 10nm in 2016, with 7nm CPUs arriving in 2018Intel continues its Tick-Tock domination, with 10nm CPUs arriving in 2016, and 7nm CPUs in 2018.Dec 1, 2014 2:37 AM CST

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