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• iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus demand sees Foxconn hiring even more staffFoxconn hires even more people, as it can't keep up with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus demand from Apple.Oct 1, 2014 1:34 AM CDT
• Self-destructing SSDs can be remotely destroyed from an SMSSecureDrives' new SSDs allow you to remotely destroy your storage, perfect for the spy friend or lover in your life.Oct 1, 2014 12:30 AM CDT
• German mag says it's banned from Apple events after BendGate coverageAfter posting about the BendGate debacle on Apple's iPhone 6 Plus, ComputerBilt.de says it's banned from Apple events.Sep 30, 2014 10:26 PM CDT
• CDC confirms Ebola has arrived in the United StatesThe disease which is spreading like wildfire in Africa has now hit the United States.Sep 30, 2014 5:55 PM CDT
• eBay confirms plans to spin off PayPal, setting up two companieseBay and PayPal will spin off in 2015, as previously reported, due to investor concern that both businesses should be run as independent entities.Sep 30, 2014 4:30 PM CDT
• Microsoft officially unveils Windows 10, pushing into the futureMicrosoft today unveiled its Windows 10 operating system, hoping to entice both Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1 users to the newer OS.Sep 30, 2014 1:34 PM CDT
• Visceral Games promises Battlefield: Hardline 'will work' at launchVisceral Games says it takes 'shipping a working game pretty seriously', promises that Battlefield: Hardline 'will work' at launch.Sep 30, 2014 2:39 AM CDT
• Google's Project Ara will use a 'modified version of Android L'Google will modify its upcoming Android L operating system for its modular Project Ara smartphone.Sep 30, 2014 1:27 AM CDT
• Ryse compared on a PC versus Xbox One video, shames Xbox One versionIn a new video, we can see some side-by-side comparisons of the PC and Xbox One versions of Ryse: Son of Rome.Sep 30, 2014 12:43 AM CDT
• Project Cars developers aiming for 1080p at 60FPS on Xbox One and PS4Slightly Mad Studios is gunning for 1080p at 60FPS for Project Cars on Xbox One and PS4.Sep 29, 2014 11:44 PM CDT
• Google's Nexus 6 should arrive with a 5.9-inch 2560x1440 QHD displayThe Motorola-made Nexus 6 rumored to arrive with a 5.9-inch 2560x1440 display, 3200mAh+ battery and much more.Sep 29, 2014 10:24 PM CDT
• AMD releases its new Catalyst 14.9 driversAMD's new Catalyst 14.9 drivers are here, with a slew of performance improvements to some of the biggest games out right now.Sep 29, 2014 9:45 PM CDT
• Take 'Maleficent' by the horns in our Blu-ray promo, thanks to DisneyTake home a copy of the film in our latest Blu-ray promotion for September 29, 2014.Sep 29, 2014 8:53 PM CDT
• Music industry struggles to cash in on streaming music salesStreaming music sales can't help stop the bleeding of dropping CD and digital downloads, according to the RIAA, with the music industry in continued flux.Sep 29, 2014 6:31 PM CDT
• Using Google Glass while driving is no safer than using a smartphoneIt turns out distracted driving is distracted driving, and it doesn't matter if it's a smartphone or Google Glass, researchers find.Sep 29, 2014 2:45 PM CDT
• Microsoft confirms plans to open Fifth Avenue store, close to AppleMicrosoft will open a flagship retail store in New York City, located on Fifth Avenue.Sep 29, 2014 12:21 PM CDT
• GoPro unveils the Hero4, 4K recording at 30FPS and much moreGoPro officially unveils the new Hero4 Black and Silver action cameras.Sep 29, 2014 7:13 AM CDT
• EVGA's new GeForce GTX 980 Classified features 1400MHz+ Boost ClockEVGA drops its cover, unveils the new GeForce GTX 980 Classified, and GTX 980 Hydro Copper GPUs.Sep 29, 2014 2:17 AM CDT
• AMD rumored to launch its new Radeon R9 380X early next yearAMD to fight back against NVIDIA with its new Pirate Islands architecture, and the new Radeon R9 380X early next.Sep 28, 2014 11:29 PM CDT
• AMD to release its Radeon R9 390X early next year, 20nm with HBM techAMD's upcoming Radeon R9 390X to feature High Bandwidth Memory, or HBM, possible 'hydra' cooling and baked onto TSMC's 20nm process.Sep 28, 2014 10:23 PM CDT
• Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 users will receive free Windows 9 upgradeMicrosoft Windows 8/8.1 users should be able to upgrade to Windows 9 for free, according to reports.Sep 28, 2014 9:29 PM CDT
• Call of Duty creator hired to advise US government on future warsWhat better person to hire to envision the future of war, than the creator of Call of Duty?Sep 28, 2014 8:42 PM CDT
• Shake up a prize in our Godzilla Blu-ray promo, thanks to Warner BrosGo into the draw to win a monstrous Godzilla prize pack filled with merchandise.Sep 28, 2014 7:48 PM CDT
• Samsung's new ad for Galaxy Note 4 pushes note puns to a note levelSamsung goes for comedy in its latest ad for the Galaxy Note 4, which is full of 'noteisms'Sep 28, 2014 7:16 AM CDT
• Microsoft 'also working on an investment' in VR, a tease of Xbox VR?Microsoft teases that it is 'also working on an investment' into VR, but isn't ready to talk about it just yet.Sep 28, 2014 1:30 AM CDT
• 2016 is 'year of the zettabyte', with 1ZB equal to ~1.1 trillion GB1ZB is equal to around 1.1 trillion gigabytes, with XO Communications saying that 2016 could be 'the year of the zettabyte'Sep 27, 2014 11:45 PM CDT
• BlackBerry bounces back, posts better-than-expected Q2 resultsBlackBerry posts better-than-expected Q2 results, still reports a loss of $207 million.Sep 27, 2014 9:55 PM CDT
• Apple being sued for violating 13 of Sandisk's patentsApple is being sued by two parties for violating 13 of Sandisk's patents.Sep 27, 2014 1:16 AM CDT
• PSA: Only nine people have bent iPhone 6 Plus smartphones, says AppleDon't you worry now, there are only nine people in the entire world who have complained to Apple about their bent iPhone 6 Plus.Sep 26, 2014 3:05 AM CDT
• Samsung Gear VR's content will be controlled by OculusOculus will be controlling the slew of software and games on Gear VR.Sep 25, 2014 11:24 PM CDT
• Samsung pulls laptop sales in Europe, including its ChromebooksSamsung has decided to temporarily withdraw its laptop and Chromebook business from Europe, as focus continues to shift towards smartphones, tablets.Sep 25, 2014 8:30 PM CDT
• Microsoft France President confirms Windows 9 unveiling next weekMicrosoft is expected to officially unveil Windows 9 during a media event on September 30.Sep 25, 2014 5:30 PM CDT
• Miss a car payment? Technology prevents drivers from moving vehiclesA growing number of subprime car owners must deal with restrictions, such as ignition locks if payments are missed.Sep 25, 2014 1:40 PM CDT
• Polaroid going after GoPro with its $99 Cube HD-action video cameraPolaroid hopes its affordable Cube action sports camera will help give consumers another option besides a GoPro.Sep 25, 2014 9:31 AM CDT
• NVIDIA announces its beautiful new SLI LED bridgesGeForce SLI user? You might want to check out these beautiful new SLI LED bridges from NVIDIA.Sep 25, 2014 5:38 AM CDT
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, or GTX Titan X 'GM200' teasedNVIDIA's 'GM200' leaked, the behemoth of a new GPU that will fight off anything AMD can throw at it.Sep 25, 2014 2:11 AM CDT
• Apple apologizes for messing up iOS 8.0.1 update, promises fix soonApple apologizes to customers for iOS 8.0.1 software update snafu, with a new software download expected in next few days.Sep 25, 2014 1:54 AM CDT
• Google to unveil new Nexus smartphone next month with Android LNow that the bendable iPhone launch is out of the way, Google prepares the launch of its next-gen Nexus smartphone, with Android L.Sep 24, 2014 10:30 PM CDT
• Don't bother updating to iOS 8.0.1, Apple pulls buggy updateApple pulls iOS 8.0.1 update after users complain of inability to make phone calls, and other issues.Sep 24, 2014 4:46 PM CDT
• Microsoft will launch the Xbox One in China next weekAfter most thought it was delayed in China, Microsoft announces it will launch the Xbox One in the country on September 29.Sep 24, 2014 5:03 AM CDT
• FTC shuts down Butterfly Labs, a supposed bitcoin mining companyThe FTC isn't impressed with Butterfly Labs for scamming customers thinking they were able to mine for bitcoins.Sep 23, 2014 6:35 PM CDT
• Valve announces it has 100 million accounts, Steam Discovery UpdateValve announces its new Steam Discovery Update, as well as hitting the 100 million active account milestone.Sep 23, 2014 1:33 AM CDT
• Sony's Project Morpheus VR headset is '85% finished'Sony is '85% finished' on Project Morpheus, its Oculus Rift competitor.Sep 23, 2014 12:32 AM CDT
• Apple's new Retina MacBook Air will be fanless, with a thinner designApple's upcoming Retina MacBook Air to feature Intel's new Core M processor, allowing it to be fanless, and even thinner than ever before.Sep 22, 2014 10:33 PM CDT
• BIOSTAR launches the new Hi-Fi Z97Z7 motherboardBIOSTAR launches the new Hi-Fi Z97Z7 motherboard, featuring its exclusive Super Hi-Fi Audio technology.Sep 22, 2014 7:50 PM CDT
• Corsair announces Corsair Gaming, a new division for PC hardwareIt's finally happening! Corsair is making its beautiful new K95 RGB gaming keyboard official, and much more.Sep 22, 2014 7:38 PM CDT
• GTA V will offer first-person mode on foot, and in vehicles on PCRockstar Games teases first-person mode for next-gen version of Grand Theft Auto V, hitting PCs in January 2015.Sep 22, 2014 6:52 PM CDT
• Kickstarter's updates its rules for failed projectsUpdates rules for Kickstarter projects, after a massive failed Kickstarter game got cancelled.Sep 22, 2014 1:33 AM CDT
• Windows 9 will support of up to 8K displays, with better DPI scalingMicrosoft will offer resolution support of up to 8K in Windows 9, as well as better DPI scaling for high-res displays.Sep 22, 2014 12:44 AM CDT
• The National Videogame Museum to be built-in Frisco, TexasBased in or around Texas? The National Videogame Museum has been approved for construction and expansion.Sep 21, 2014 7:35 PM CDT
• AMD partners up with companies for FreeSync monitors, due in Q1 2015AMD FreeSync-powered monitors will be here in early 2015, with the company inking deals with MStar, Novatek and Realtek to build the scalar units required.Sep 21, 2014 2:24 AM CDT
• AMD teams with Synopsys IP for 14/16nm APU/GPU products, teases 10nmAMD partners up with Synopsys IP, pushing toward 14/16nm APU and GPU designs, as well as future 10nm APU/GPU products.Sep 21, 2014 12:47 AM CDT
• Oculus unveils Crescent Bay VR headset, 360-degree tracking, and moreOculus unveils its latest prototype VR headset, Crescent Bay, with 360-degree tracking, higher resolution, a built-in audio solution and more.Sep 20, 2014 7:16 PM CDT
• Microsoft throws another 2100 employees out the windowMicrosoft slice up another 2100 jobs today, reducing its total workforce by 14%Sep 19, 2014 5:24 AM CDT
• Amazon shells out $4.5 million to purchase .buy domain, beats GoogleAmazon pays $4.5 million for the .buy domain, beating out Google's bid.Sep 19, 2014 2:36 AM CDT
• NVIDIA is powering Far Cry 4 with HBAO+, God Rays, Fur and much moreFar Cry 4 will feature multiple NVIDIA technologies, including HBAO+, PCSS, TXAA, God Rays, Fur, and 'Enhanced 4K Support'Sep 19, 2014 12:00 AM CDT
• The Matrix meets FEAR in Epic Games' VR demo 'Car Flip''Car Flip' - one of the more impressive VR demos available, shown off at NVIDIA Editor's Day 2014 by Epic Games.Sep 18, 2014 11:30 PM CDT
• EVE: Valkyrie shown off on the Oculus Rift with GeForce GTX 980 SLINVIDIA has EVE: Valkyrie on display, powered by its new GeForce GTX 980s in SLI running on the Oculus Rift DK2.Sep 18, 2014 10:45 PM CDT
• NVIDIA has over 200 million gamers using its GeForce productsNVIDIA reiterates its love of PC gaming, with over 330 million PC gamers in the world, around 200 million of those are using GeForce GPUs.Sep 18, 2014 10:30 PM CDT
• ZOTAC unveils a slew of new GeForce GTX 900 series GPUsZOTAC amps things up for the GeForce GTX 980 and GTX 970 GPUs, with new AMP! cards and much more.Sep 18, 2014 10:07 PM CDT
• Manli releases its new GeForce GTX 980 and GTX 970 cardsManli announces its new GeForce GTX 980 and GTX 970 video cards, featuring NVIDIA's impressive reference design.Sep 18, 2014 10:04 PM CDT
• NVIDIA unveils Dynamic Super Resolution, '4K quality on 1080p display'NVIDIA can provide '4K quality on a 1080p display' with its new Dynamic Super Resolution technology.Sep 18, 2014 9:51 PM CDT
• NVIDIA bets on VR by announcing VR Direct, works with the Oculus RiftNVIDIA announces VR Direct, low-latency VR with SLI, DSR, MFAA and other technologies to make the VR experience much better.Sep 18, 2014 9:41 PM CDT
• NVIDIA releases the GeForce GTX 980, its most advanced GPU at $549NVIDIA releases its GeForce GTX 980, built on its Maxwell architecture, we have the most powerful GPU available.Sep 18, 2014 9:30 PM CDT
• Microsoft's focus with Halo is on consoles, but we already knew thatMicrosoft reiterates its focus for Halo on consoles, says that is where it's 'headspace is right now'Sep 18, 2014 8:01 PM CDT
• Acer's new 28-inch 4K-capable G-SYNC monitor is now availableAcer's new XBO series of monitors feature NVIDIA's G-SYNC technology, one is a 28-inch 4K 60Hz monitor, the other a 27-inch 1080p monitor with 144Hz.Sep 18, 2014 6:54 PM CDT
• 'X-Men' spinoff 'Deadpool' feature greenlight by FoxAnother superhero film on the way, in an already jam-packed 2016 shedule.Sep 18, 2014 6:20 PM CDT
• PMC-Sierra unveils new embedded I/O controller linePMC-Sierra expands their presence in the open source community with a new line of embedded I/O controllers.Sep 18, 2014 1:33 PM CDT
• Apple rumored to tease new iPads, OS X Yosemite on October 21We could expect the announcement of new iPads, and the launch of OS X Yosemite from Apple next month.Sep 18, 2014 2:29 AM CDT
• Logitech launches the G910 Orion Spark RGB Mechanical Gaming KeyboardLogitech launches the 'most advanced mechanical gaming keyboard in the world' with its new G910 Orion Spark RGB Mechanical Keyboard.Sep 18, 2014 12:29 AM CDT
• The biggest gaming news sites are involved in a massive conspiracySome of the biggest gaming sites are collaborating with one another, deciding on what to and not to report on, as well as their approach to breaking news.Sep 17, 2014 11:03 PM CDT
• Ghostbusters franchise reboot looks beyond just one movieIt seems that Sony Pictures have a bold vision for the future of the franchise.Sep 17, 2014 7:31 PM CDT
• Apple releases major iOS 8 software update ahead of iPhone 6 shipmentsApple is calling it 'the biggest release since the launch of the App Store'Sep 17, 2014 12:23 PM CDT
• 1.2 billion smartphones expected to ship this year in totalGlobal smartphone shipments are expected to reach 1.2 billion this year, compared to the 985 million shipped in 2013.Sep 17, 2014 3:32 AM CDT
• Sony prepares for massive $2B financial year lossAfter years of consecutive losses, Sony are probably in trouble.Sep 17, 2014 2:03 AM CDT

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