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• Score a copy of Luc Besson's 'Lucy' in our latest Blu-ray promoThe sci-fi blockbuster comes to home video, and you could score one for nix.Nov 30, 2014 11:57 PM CST
• Unreleased Sony films hit Internet after cyberattack last weekSeveral high-profile movies from Sony Picture Entertainment have leaked online after the crippling cyberattack last week.Nov 30, 2014 11:51 PM CST
• 'Text Neck' causing medical problems among mobile tech enthusiastsThe saturation of mobile devices is only adding to physical injuries people are suffering.Nov 30, 2014 11:16 PM CST
• Microsoft Xbox One reportedly outsold PlayStation 4 on Black FridayMicrosoft says it saw incredible sales of its Xbox One game console on Black Friday, and could have outsold the PlayStation 4.Nov 30, 2014 10:31 PM CST
• Microsoft set to demonstrate Windows 10 to the world in January 2015Microsoft is ready to begin promoting Windows 10, and will begin demonstrating the OS to the masses in late January 2015.Nov 30, 2014 10:24 PM CST
• Google Play 'Best Apps of 2014' releasedGoogle Play's top apps of 2014 have been released to the public with a diverse range on offer.Nov 30, 2014 8:57 PM CST
• The Crew's Lead Game Designer says the game will launch smoothlyUbisoft's 'The Crew' will launch smoothly according to its Lead Game Designer.Nov 30, 2014 8:34 PM CST
• Nokia Lumia leak spotted, features camera 'hump'The new Nokia phone has been seen leaked to a Chinese website.Nov 30, 2014 8:08 PM CST
• Sony recruits Mandiant to help clean up cybersecurity messAfter a nasty security breach, Sony Pictures Entertainment has tasked Mandiant with helping it resolve the problems.Nov 30, 2014 6:54 PM CST
• iOS users spent more on Black Friday than Google Android usersThere might be more Google Android users, but Apple iOS smartphone and tablet owners spent more on Black Friday.Nov 30, 2014 1:21 PM CST
• AMD want their APUs in 2020 to feature 25x the energy efficiencyAMD wants some serious energy efficiency improvements in its APUs by 2020, hopes to have 25x more energy efficiency before the decade ends.Nov 30, 2014 4:03 AM CST
• Batman: Arkham Knight gameplay details teased, trailer on MondayMore details on Rocksteady Studios' Batman: Arkham Knight revealed, with a trailer coming on Monday.Nov 29, 2014 4:35 PM CST
• North Korea could be behind Sony Pictures hack, investigation underwaySony is investigating a possible North Korean link behind its Sony Pictures hack.Nov 29, 2014 2:28 PM CST
• AOptix pioneering hybrid laser for internet, faster than fiberBeam me the Internet, Scotty! AOptix pioneers hybrid laser system that is faster than fiber.Nov 29, 2014 2:26 PM CST
• QNAP announces SSD-powered TS-451S Turbo NASQNAP unleashes the hounds with the first SSD-specific NAS for the consumer realm.Nov 29, 2014 11:04 AM CST
• Mushkin releases 1TB Reactor SSD with SMI controllerMushkin releases the Reactor 1 TB SSD with a 3-year warranty.Nov 29, 2014 10:15 AM CST
• Panda Security finds more than 20 million new malware samples in Q3Security firm PandaLabs discovered more than 20 new malware samples during Q3, as our PCs, mobile devices, and networks are under attack.Nov 29, 2014 5:24 AM CST
• LG to launch its G Flex 2 smartphone at CES 2015 in JanuaryLG G Flex 2 to be launched at CES 2015 in January, will be a 'major upgrade' over the original G Flex.Nov 29, 2014 4:47 AM CST
• Audi creating electric vehicle with 280-mile range to rival TeslaAudi plans to create a new electric family vehicle with a 280-mile range, in an effort to compete against Tesla.Nov 29, 2014 3:03 AM CST
• Samsung enters volume production using its 14nm FinFET processSamsung's 14nm FinFET process enters volume production, with AMD and Apple both benefiting.Nov 29, 2014 1:02 AM CST
• ASUS begins teasing the tiny GeForce GTX 970 DirectCU MiniASUS could have a winner on its hands with the upcoming GeForce GTX 970 DirectCU Mini video card.Nov 28, 2014 11:18 PM CST
• AMD's Radeon R9 295X2 can be found for as low as $679 onlineAMD's dual-GPU Radeon R9 295X2 card can be found for $679 online, down from its original price of $1499.Nov 28, 2014 10:32 PM CST
• Blizzard's Battle.net servers are experiencing major lag issuesBlizzard are experiencing major server issues accross the board.Nov 28, 2014 10:02 PM CST
• Toyota will take autonomous vehicle testing to the highwayJapanese automaker Toyota plans to test its autonomous vehicles on open highways.Nov 28, 2014 8:40 PM CST
• Flying robots will help deliver your meals and drinks in SingaporeFlying robots will take restaurants in Singapore by storm starting next year!Nov 28, 2014 6:21 PM CST
• Starbucks could help bring wireless mobile charging mainstream in 2015Starbucks is rolling out wireless chargers in its retail stores, helping bring the technology mainstream.Nov 28, 2014 2:33 PM CST
• Home Depot spent up to $43M on data breach during just one quarterHome Depot is suffering the financial cost of a major data breach, spending $43M in one quarter alone.Nov 28, 2014 1:47 PM CST
• Internet of Things market is growing, with industry deals acceleratingThe Internet of Things is leading to a new generation of Internet-connected devices, with market partnerships and acquisitions accelerating.Nov 28, 2014 12:59 PM CST
• Former GCHQ leader concerned over smartphone biometrics securitySir John Adye, former GCHQ boss, seems concerned about smartphone biometrics security protocols.Nov 28, 2014 12:08 PM CST
• BitTorrent unveils 'Children of the Machine' original programmingBitTorrent looks ready to try to take on Netflix and Amazon, announcing its 'Children of the Machine' original programming.Nov 28, 2014 11:27 AM CST
• Telltale's Game of Thrones game drops on December 2Game of Thrones from Telltale Games will arrive on December 2.Nov 28, 2014 2:28 AM CST
• Star Citizen edges close to $64 million, announces pet systemPets will soon be unlocked in Star Citizen, after getting close to the $64 million mark in crowdfunding.Nov 28, 2014 1:35 AM CST
• FBI pose as Internet technicians to secure evidence on a hotel guestThe FBI wanted to get access to a hotel guest's room without a warrant, so they did the next best thing: posed as Internet technicians.Nov 27, 2014 11:25 PM CST
• Nintendo files new patent allowing Gameboy emulation on smartphonesNintendo patents go public, seeing a possible plan come to light for them to utilize GBA technology in multiple mobile fields.Nov 27, 2014 10:04 PM CST
• Razer Nabu smartband confirmed for release next weekRazer to release their black-color smartband to the North American market starting next week.Nov 27, 2014 8:55 PM CST
• Sony working on e-paper smartwatch, as innovation is criticalSony will rely on its PlayStation business, but is still trying to innovate at a time when restructuring and new business is critical.Nov 27, 2014 3:40 PM CST
• Hacker avoids maximum 440-year sentence, hit with misdemeanor insteadFidel Salinas avoided a potential 440-year maximum sentence.Nov 27, 2014 1:23 PM CST
• Now is the time for Microsoft to close the console gap with Xbox OneThe Sony PlayStation 4 handily outsold the Xbox One throughout 2014, but now is the perfect time for Microsoft to close the gap.Nov 27, 2014 4:38 AM CST
• Microsoft went through over 200 prototypes for the Xbox One controllerThere were over 200 prototypes of the Xbox One controller made before Microsoft decided on the final design.Nov 27, 2014 2:36 AM CST
• AMD Radeon R9 300 series 'Captain Jack' GPU alledgedly benchmarkedBenchmarks of an alleged Radeon R9 300 series 'Captain Jack' GPU surface, beats the GeForce GTX 980 by close to 20%Nov 27, 2014 12:33 AM CST
• Anonymous releases dox with KKK leader's credit card info, SSNThe KKK is losing a battle of online wits with the Anonymous hacker collective.Nov 27, 2014 12:12 AM CST
• AMD's Radeon R9 490X could feature over 1TB/sec memory bandwidthThanks to HBM memory, AMD's next, next-gen GPU could feature over 1TB/sec of memory bandwidth.Nov 26, 2014 9:53 PM CST
• Foxconn rumored to be making sapphire glass for Apple next-gen productFoxconn are rumored to be building facilities to produce Apple's next generation of prodcuts.Nov 26, 2014 9:07 PM CST
• iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users reading habits have changed against tabletsStudy claims that users who have purchased iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models are using tablets less and less.Nov 26, 2014 8:54 PM CST
• DayZ beta is coming late next year, is also arriving on consolesDayZ will finally enter beta form late next year, with a console prototype to be unveiled in Q3 2015.Nov 26, 2014 8:28 PM CST
• Android OS dominating iOS and Windows in tablet and smartphone marketAndroid is now showing a substantial lead in the smartphone and tablet market, how are the other companies doing?Nov 26, 2014 8:10 PM CST
• Ubisoft admits Assassin's Creed: Unity is broken, offers free DLCUbisoft offers free DLC for Assassin's Creed: Unity as a way of apologizing for the train wreck that it has been so far.Nov 26, 2014 7:32 PM CST
• Fox greenlights 'Independence Day 2' for 2016 releaseProduction expected to begin in 2nd quarter 2015.Nov 26, 2014 7:29 PM CST
• ASRock's X99 WS-E/10G features Quad LAN; 2xGbE, 2x10GbE portsASRock's upcoming X99 WS-E/10G features four Ethernet ports, two of which are 10GbE.Nov 26, 2014 6:48 PM CST
• Deploying police body cameras could help avoid high-profile incidentsBody cameras could help keep both officers and the community safer, as interest in the video wearables increases.Nov 26, 2014 6:18 PM CST
• 3DHead CEO's exclusive interview rebutting Reddit user claims3DHead's billionaire CEO Alki David provides TweakTown with an exclusive interview and statements regarding his VR Project, self dubbed the "Oculus Killer"Nov 26, 2014 5:55 PM CST
• Experts still claim Edward Snowden data leaks cost livesEdward Snowden wanted the US people to know about mass surveillance, but some lawmakers and experts still say lives were lost.Nov 26, 2014 5:43 PM CST
• Researchers boost solar cell efficiency 21.8% with Blu-ray technologyResearchers have found a way to boost solar panel efficiency by using the patterns on Blu-ray disks.Nov 26, 2014 3:08 PM CST
• Vodafone admits it accidentally sent too much information to policeIn addition to a record number of government requests for information, it appears Vodafone accidentally provided even more information.Nov 26, 2014 2:59 PM CST
• Samsung unleashes free Far Cry 4 gaming bundle with 840 EVO purchaseSamsung offers a free copy of the wildly popular Far Cry 4 with the purchase of any 840 EVO SSD.Nov 26, 2014 1:47 PM CST
• 4K TV shipments soar as Black Friday shopping approachesThe price of 4K televisions are falling, and the emergence of other 4K-capable devices is helping fuel rapid growth.Nov 26, 2014 1:03 PM CST
• Demand for drone pilots increasing, with salaries starting at $100KThe need for drone pilots is expected to boom as commercial interest increases, and starting salaries will also ramp up.Nov 26, 2014 10:37 AM CST
• Microsoft adds native support for FLAC audio files in Windows 10Audiophiles, rejoice! Microsoft finally bakes native FLAC capability into Windows 10, along with MKV.Nov 26, 2014 10:25 AM CST
• HDD manufacturing rebounds and prices near $25 per TB for holidaysHDD prices are falling as supply is finally rebounding three years after the Thailand floods, look for great deals on Black Friday!Nov 26, 2014 8:40 AM CST
• Sony to launch Xperia Z4 with its next-gen image sensor at CES 2015Sony will unveil its Xperia Z4 smartphone at CES 2015 in January,Nov 26, 2014 6:59 AM CST
• San Francisco startup Doorman delivers packages, fighting theftThe Doorman service in San Francisco helps deliver packages in a timely manner, helping prevent theft and increasing convenience.Nov 26, 2014 5:19 AM CST
• Insight into the mind of a former NSA programmer/hackerCybersecurity specialists working for the NSA and GCHQ get burned out quickly, and easily find employment in the private sector, report says.Nov 26, 2014 4:35 AM CST
• Xiaomi continues expansion at its own pace, less concerned of rivalsChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is not going to expand too quickly and spread itself thin.Nov 26, 2014 3:17 AM CST
• Maniac Mansion spiritual successor funded on Kickstarter in a weekIt took just a week for the $375,000 funding goal for Thumbleweed Park, the spiritual successor to Maniac Mansion, to be met on Kickstarter.Nov 26, 2014 12:32 AM CST
• 343 Industries pledges to fix Halo: The Master Chief CollectionHalo: The Master Chief Collection is still broken, with its developer pledging to fix it ASAP.Nov 25, 2014 11:27 PM CST
• AU retailer Kogan unveils $329 AUD Windows 8.1-based laptopKogan offers up a cheap Pentium-powered laptop offering.Nov 25, 2014 11:04 PM CST
• Valve moves to block key resellers - limiting Steam gift rulesValve and Steam pit an effort to block key resellers from trading new releases.Nov 25, 2014 9:54 PM CST
• Ubisoft doesn't want you trusting early reviews of The CrewUbisoft says that the launch day reviews of The Crew won't be glowing, as reviewers had 'preview sessions' set up by Ubisoft, not 'optimal conditions'Nov 25, 2014 9:31 PM CST
• Adobe warns of critical Flash Player flaw, recommends immediate updateAdobe says to update your flash now to prevent Malware issues in the future.Nov 25, 2014 9:06 PM CST
• Apple's market value tips over $700 billionApple's stocks soar to over $700 billion - almost double their closest competition.Nov 25, 2014 8:01 PM CST
• VR device 3DHead has evaporated - has no ties to OculusBillionaire Alki David tries to kill yet another company with wacky marketing videos.Nov 25, 2014 6:53 PM CST
• Senator wants Visa, Mastercard to 'recommit' efforts to fight piracyIn the ongoing fight against Internet piracy, looks like Senator Patrick Leahy wants Visa and Mastercard to do their part.Nov 25, 2014 6:15 PM CST
• Xbox One designer responds to critics that say the console is too bigMicrosoft Xbox One designer Carl Ledbetter recently publicly responded to critics.Nov 25, 2014 5:40 PM CST
• 'Blade Runner' sequel won't be directed by Ridley ScottThe sequel is still coming, but with a change of director.Nov 25, 2014 5:18 PM CST
• Meet the Sonim XP7 Extreme, the 'world's most rugged' Android phoneSonim unveils its new super-rugged XP7 Extreme smartphone, designed to handle water, snow, extreme drops, low temperatures, and more.Nov 25, 2014 5:16 PM CST

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