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• 'Pirates of the Carribbean' sequel to film in AustraliaJohnny Depp expected to spend a number of months on the Gold Coast. Ladies - you know what to do.Sep 2, 2014 12:04 AM CDT
• Swatch tries to jump into smartwatch market on its own termsSwatch wants to have a bigger presence in the growing smartwatch market, but doesn't mind going it alone.Sep 1, 2014 4:09 PM CDT
• Hacker unleashes a treasure trove of celebrity nude photos and videosA 4chan user has reportedly leaked a bunch of nude photos of some of the biggest female celebrities in the world, including Jennifer Lawrence.Sep 1, 2014 12:53 AM CDT
• One way to win a copy of 'A Million Ways to Die in The West' Blu-rayThanks to Universal Sony Home Entertainment, we have a number of Blu-ray packs to give away.Aug 31, 2014 7:35 PM CDT
• Dell unveils its new 34-inch curved ultrawide monitorDell's new Ultrasharp U3415W is a 34-inch curved ultrawide monitor with a 3440x1440 resolution, just shy of 4K.Aug 31, 2014 1:43 AM CDT
• NVIDIA rumored to skip the GeForce 800 series, with GTX 980 comingRumor has it that NVIDIA will be skipping the GeForce 800 series, and announcing the GTX 980 and GTX 970 next month.Aug 30, 2014 8:49 PM CDT
• Alienware new Area 51 gaming PC features a totally unique chassisYou can't look at Alienware's new Area 51 gaming PC and say it doesn't look... unique.Aug 30, 2014 7:42 PM CDT
• Microsoft sat down with Cyanogen recently, so did Amazon and SamsungCould Microsoft acquire Cyanogen? It would make for an interesting turn for the software giant.Aug 30, 2014 7:28 AM CDT
• G.SKILL Ripjaws 4 DDR4 RAM reaches 4004MHz using Intel Core i7-5930KG.SKILL Ripjaws 4 Series DDR4 RAM hits 4004MHz using Intel Core i7-5930K and ASUS ROG X99 Rampage V Extreme.Aug 29, 2014 2:45 PM CDT
• Corsair teams with ASUS, launches 3000MHz, 32000MHz, 3300MHz DDR4 RAMCorsair and ASUS announce new DDR4 RAM available now, paired with the ASUS X99 Deluxe and Rampage V Extreme motherboards, with promised speed boost.Aug 29, 2014 11:19 AM CDT
• NOAA Joint Polar Satellite System ground station vulnerable to attackThe NOAA is taking far too long to resolve minor security vulnerabilities, neglecting to update software and install new security patches.Aug 29, 2014 5:30 AM CDT
• Massive Xbox One system update is arriving, media player includedMicrosoft is currently rolling out its September update for the Xbox One, which has a slew of changes, including a new media player app.Aug 29, 2014 2:37 AM CDT
• Australian government sues Valve over its refund policy in the countryThe Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing Valve... Half-Life 3 confirmed?!Aug 28, 2014 9:31 PM CDT
• Intel's Core i7-5960X CPU has already been overclocked to 6.2GHzIntel Core i7-5960X benchmarked leaked, is around 14% faster than its predecessor, the Core i7-4960X.Aug 28, 2014 7:39 AM CDT
• The Sims 4 only requires Internet for activation, low PC requirementsThe Sims 4 requirements aren't that high, with an Internet connection only being required for activation.Aug 28, 2014 12:08 AM CDT
• Counter-Strike gamer live streams SWAT team breach into his roomCounter-Strike gamer has 'SWATting' prank pulled on him, has a full SWAT team burst into his office with real assault rifles pointed at him.Aug 27, 2014 8:28 PM CDT
• Hewlett-Packard recalling 6 million power cords due to fire risksHP is recalling more than 5 million power cords sold from 2010 to 2012, due to fire risk and reported burn incidents.Aug 27, 2014 10:46 AM CDT
• The NSA has its own Google-like internal search engineThe NSA has a search engine called ICREACH, that holds nearly 1 trillion of data, including phone calls, emails and much more.Aug 27, 2014 3:32 AM CDT
• Amazon rumored to have sold only 35,000 units of its Fire PhoneHow many Fire Phones has Amazon sold? Rumor has it, only 35,000 or so.Aug 27, 2014 12:44 AM CDT
• Samsung starts mass production of industry's first 3D TSV-based DDR4Samsung becomes the industry's first to begin manufacture of the new 3D TSV technology 64 GB DDR4 memory modules.Aug 26, 2014 11:38 PM CDT
• Dragon Age: Inquisition will feature a four-player cooperative modeBioWare announces four-player co-op for Dragon Age: Inquisition.Aug 26, 2014 10:43 PM CDT
• Ubisoft caps frame rate of The Crew at 30FPS on PC, Xbox One and PS4Ubisoft announces that The Crew will run at 1080p on the Xbox One and PS4, locked at 30FPS... even on the PC.Aug 26, 2014 8:35 PM CDT
• Seagate ships the world's first 8TB HDD, breaking size barriersSeagate unveil the world's first 8TB HDD, perfect for your super-sized backups and storage needs.Aug 26, 2014 6:52 PM CDT
• Patent application reveals Disney wants to use drones in its parksDisney is the latest company that hopes the U.S. government allows commercial drone use in the United States, hoping to give customers a new experience.Aug 26, 2014 3:30 PM CDT
• Digital Storm shows off Bolt II Battle Box Titan Z Special EditionDigital Storm unveils a pricey small form factor gaming PC that includes shiny components from Intel, NVIDIA and ASUS.Aug 26, 2014 12:01 PM CDT
• Terrorist groups finding success using social media to spread fearTerrorist groups are finding success using social media to spread gruesome images and videos, even as accounts are purged.Aug 26, 2014 5:30 AM CDT
• Huawei boss says it won't use Tizen, doesn't think it will lastHuawei won't be using Tizen, doesn't think it'll last in the mobile OS battle against the likes of Android and iOS.Aug 26, 2014 1:29 AM CDT
• Galaxy Note 4 rumored to feature new fingerprint commandsSamsung rumored to be baking in new fingerprint commands into its upcoming Galaxy Note 4 smartphone.Aug 26, 2014 12:34 AM CDT
• Twitch confirms Amazon is acquiring the company for $970 millionSo, Google isn't acquiring Twitch after all, with Amazon stepping up to the plate with $970 million for the company.Aug 25, 2014 9:28 PM CDT
• LG announces 4K OLED TVs in 77-inch, 65-inch formats at 3840 x 2160LG rolls out its massive 77- and 65-inch 4K OLED TV models, starting with pre-orders in Korea, then North America and Europe.Aug 25, 2014 2:32 PM CDT
• Rumor: AMD's Radeon R9 490X teased, next-gen 'Faraway Islands' in 2015Get excited Red Team, the teases of AMD's next, next-gen GPU arrive code named 'Faraway Islands' and it'll be built on a 20nm process.Aug 24, 2014 9:30 PM CDT
• AMD announces the Tonga-based Radeon R9 285 GPU for $249AMD announces its new mid-range GPU, the Radeon R9 285, priced at $249 with availability set for September 2.Aug 23, 2014 10:32 PM CDT
• Kaspersky Lab outs "Machete" malware targeting Spanish speakersThe "Machete" malware largely found victims in South America, though also compromised users in the U.S. and throughout Europe.Aug 22, 2014 9:20 AM CDT
• Diaspora social networking site can't stop Islamic State messagesTrying to boot the Islamic State off Diaspora will be a difficult challenge, but one that project coders hope to make happen.Aug 22, 2014 3:27 AM CDT
• Cinematic VR tech company Jaunt receives $27.8 million in fundingJaunt, a cinematic VR technology company receives a total of $27.8 in funding to pump into its omnidirectional camera shooting technology.Aug 22, 2014 12:28 AM CDT
• iPhone 6 with 128GB of storage spottedApple's next-gen iPhone 6 has been spotted with 128GB of NAND flash.Aug 21, 2014 10:37 PM CDT
• Warner Bros find Director for Harry Potter spin-off 'Fantastic Beasts'Harry Potter veteran slips into the prequel role.Aug 21, 2014 8:16 PM CDT
• Microsoft rumored to unveil Windows 9 on September 30Windows 9 to be unveiled by Microsoft next month, where we should hopefully be treated by a Preview of the new OS.Aug 21, 2014 6:51 PM CDT
• Microsoft Nokia feature phones to ship with the Opera Mini browserMicrosoft, Opera Software sign deal in which Opera Mini will replace Nokia Xpress on Windows Phone-powered devices.Aug 21, 2014 3:30 PM CDT
• Universities struggle with cybersecurity efforts to keep data safeUniversities understand the importance of keeping data safe, but are struggling to keep employee and student information secure from hackers.Aug 21, 2014 1:40 PM CDT
• Acer announces Chromebox-powered budget PC running Chrome OSAcer announces affordable Chrome-powered Chromebox CXI line of PCs designed for a niche market of users.Aug 21, 2014 12:24 PM CDT
• Sienna Storm, a PC game from the writer of the first two Deus Ex gamesDeus Ex writer teams up with ex BioWare and SOE developers for Sienna Storm, a different PC game that is currently on Kickstarter.Aug 21, 2014 6:37 AM CDT
• Star Citizen blows through the $50 million milestone, isn't slowingStar Citizen's funding isn't slowing down, with over $51 million raised, the $52 million stretch goal gets closer.Aug 21, 2014 4:27 AM CDT
• Tegra K1-exclusive effects hit Half-Life 2, Portal on Shield tabletNVIDIA boosts up the visual effects in Half-Life 2 and Portal on its new Tegra K1-powered Shield tablet.Aug 20, 2014 11:31 PM CDT
• Sharp's new Aquos Crystal smartphone has barely any bezelSharp unveils the new Aquos Crystal, with a 5-inch and only 720p display, but its close to bezel-less.Aug 20, 2014 1:31 AM CDT
• Sony does not 'completely understand' the crazy demand for its PS4Sony doesn't understand where the high demand for its PS4 is coming from.Aug 20, 2014 12:24 AM CDT
• Bitcoin value drops 12% down to $435.60, lowest rate since MayThe value of bitcoins dropped on Monday, sending alarm bells throughout the bitcoin community - while others urge patience.Aug 19, 2014 11:30 PM CDT
• Gartner: Consumer 3D printing is at least five years awayConsumer 3D printing interest is still at least five years away, and it will take time for the market to mature further, Gartner notes.Aug 19, 2014 10:30 PM CDT
• UK police warned of social media etiquette, and what not to postUK police are warned of what's appropriate behavior on social media, due to a rise in rather risque and inappropriate statements.Aug 19, 2014 9:28 PM CDT
• Pro-Syrian hackers using malware to launch attacks against rivalsPro-Syrian hackers are compromising Internet users in numerous countries, with remote access tools (RATs) and other malware attacks aimed at users.Aug 19, 2014 7:30 PM CDT
• Islamic State booted from Twitter, finding social media alternativesThe Islamic State utilizes social media to spread propaganda and recruit new members to take up arms in Syria and Iraq.Aug 19, 2014 5:30 PM CDT
• Sandisk announces Ultra II - A cost-effective SSD with TLCSandisk bring X3 NAND Technology to the consumer market in the Ultra II.Aug 19, 2014 4:52 PM CDT
• Steve Ballmer officially steps down from Microsoft boardFormer Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer steps down from board as he focuses on other endeavors during his retirement.Aug 19, 2014 1:59 PM CDT
• Lake Tahoe-area home site sells for $1.6 million in bitcoinsA recent Northern California real estate deal closed for $1.6 million in bitcoins.Aug 19, 2014 1:15 PM CDT
• Chevrolet Corvette Valet Mode records the people parking your car2015 Corvette owners that get the Performance Data Recorder option can use it to keep an eye on the valet at restaurants and events.Aug 19, 2014 6:02 AM CDT
• Only 8% of PC games sold last year were physical, 92% sold digitallyOnly 8% of PC games sold last year were physical, 92% were sold digitally.Aug 19, 2014 2:31 AM CDT
• Edward Snowden says he would go to jail in order to return homeIf it meant coming home, Edward Snowden would "volunteer" for prison, but only if it reportedly served the right purpose.Aug 18, 2014 2:46 PM CDT
• Facebook tests satire tag for newsfeeds to avoid user embarrassmentFacebook is testing out a satire tag so users can tell when content is fake without getting laughed at.Aug 18, 2014 9:34 AM CDT
• Apple shareholder sues estate of Steve Jobs over Valley poaching dealR Andre Klein claims Steve Jobs and Apple engaged in unlawful business practices and is now suing Jobs' estate on behalf of all shareholders.Aug 18, 2014 6:05 AM CDT
• 20 years since IBM Simon, world's first smartphoneTo celebrate 20 years of the world's first ever smartphone, the IBM Simon, the device is going to be displayed at a special exhibition in London.Aug 18, 2014 4:04 AM CDT
• Nab Captain America: The Winter Soldier on Blu-ray in our latest promoGo into the running to take home a copy of the 2014 summer blockbuster.Aug 18, 2014 2:17 AM CDT
• New King's Quest game from Sierra is a 'contemporary reboot'The upcoming 'contemporary reboot' of King's Quest is 'not a point-and-click game' but it supposedly looks 'awesome'Aug 18, 2014 1:31 AM CDT
• Intel Core i7-5960X Haswell-E CPU spotted in leaked photosBefore its official announcement and reveal, Intel's Core i7-5960X processor has been spotted in newly leaked photos.Aug 17, 2014 11:27 PM CDT
• Oculus VR founder wants to see an Oculus Rift in every homeAn Oculus Rift inside of every home? That's the plan of Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus VR.Aug 17, 2014 1:33 AM CDT
• Oculus VR wins Best Hardware of Gamescom 2014 with the Oculus Rift DK2The winner of Best Hardware of Gamescom goes to Oculus VR for the Oculus Rift DK2.Aug 17, 2014 12:28 AM CDT
• Action Comics #1 featuring Superman is on eBay for $1.75 millionSuperman's first appearance all the way back in 1938's 'Action Comics' #1 is on eBay for a huge $1.75 million.Aug 16, 2014 9:19 PM CDT
• Repeated cyberattacks targeting French site Rue89, website staffThe French news outlet Rue89 has undergone multiple cyberattacks by an Israeli-based hacker, according to media reports.Aug 16, 2014 3:31 PM CDT
• Blizzard teases the possibility of World of Warcraft IIBlizzard has 'talked about' World of Warcraft II 'for ten years'Aug 16, 2014 1:39 AM CDT
• AMD Catalyst 14.7 RC3 drivers available, Windows 8 no longer supportedAMD releases its Catalyst 14.7 RC3 drivers, which no longer support Windows 8.Aug 15, 2014 10:26 PM CDT
• Hackers could compromise smartphones by using device's gyroscopeResearchers have revealed a snooping technique that uses a smartphone's gyroscope to somewhat accurately snoop on users.Aug 15, 2014 9:49 PM CDT
• Silent Hills has the potential to be one of the best horror games everP.T. - the Playable Teaser on the PS4 right now is the closest thing we'll get to Silent Hills for a while.Aug 15, 2014 8:26 PM CDT
• Report: SuperValu, Albertson's grocery stores hit by data breachesBoth Albertson's and SuperValu confirm recent data breaches that could potentially affect a large number of customers.Aug 15, 2014 5:51 PM CDT
• Rady Children's Hospital facing lawsuit related to data breachThe Rady Children's hospital is under fire due to a data breach in which a patient's personal information was leaked.Aug 15, 2014 3:51 PM CDT
• Apple bans two dangerous chemicals in overseas manufacturing factoriesApple bans two cleaning chemicals from factories in China, despite only a few factories using them - reportedly within safe levels for employees.Aug 15, 2014 2:43 PM CDT
• Microsoft reportedly used PCs to promote console games at GamescomMicrosoft reportedly used Gamescom to demo upcoming game titles for the Xbox One, but using high-powered PCs to show prettier graphics.Aug 15, 2014 1:36 PM CDT

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