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• Fox ditches plans to purchase Time WarnerFox decides against Time Warner purchase sending Time Warner stock prices down in trading.Aug 6, 2014 12:00 PM CDT
• LSI SandForce 3700 controller teased at 1.3GB/sec in mixed workloadsLSI shows off its SandForce 3700 controller pushing 1.3GB/sec in mixed workloads at Flash Memory Summit 2014.Aug 6, 2014 8:31 AM CDT
• Wing Commander III is free on Origin right nowWant to get your nostolgia kick free today? Download Wing Commander III from Origin for free thanks to their latest "On The House" deal.Aug 5, 2014 11:26 PM CDT
• Resident Evil remake to be released next year on consoles, PCRevisit Resident Evil next year on PC and consoles.Aug 5, 2014 9:34 PM CDT
• Sony gives up on e-book market as it axes Reader devices in EuropeWhen supplies run out in Europe, Sony's Reader e-book devices will pretty much only be available to buy in Japan, a spokesperson has confirmed.Aug 5, 2014 7:01 PM CDT
• Thousands rally behind lawsuit that claims Facebook broke EU data lawOver 17,000 people have joined a lawsuit against Facebook accusing it of assisting the NSA's spying programme.Aug 5, 2014 6:03 PM CDT
• Samsung Galaxy Alpha specs leak, pre-order for $923Samsung Galaxy Alpha smartphone specs leak tipping big screen and fast processor.Aug 5, 2014 12:02 PM CDT
• NFL Now app rushes onto Apple TV this monthApple TV fans will get a new app to enjoy from the NFL called NFL Now bringing lots of football content to the set top box.Aug 5, 2014 10:07 AM CDT
• Destiny Ghost Edition for the Xbox One sells for $1000+ on eBayBungie's upcoming Destiny has a special edition on the Xbox One that sells for a huge $1000+ on eBay.Aug 5, 2014 2:30 AM CDT
• Silicon Motion targets TLC NAND flash with new SM2256 SSD controllerSilicon Motion launches new TLC specific flash controller at Flash Memory Summit.Aug 5, 2014 2:22 AM CDT
• Phison announces 4-Core PS3110 SSD Controller at Flash Memory SummitPhison gets aggressive with performance and offers a performance controller with 2TB TLC capability.Aug 5, 2014 1:46 AM CDT
• New York hotel fines $500 per bad review, refunds you if its removedUnion Street Guest House in Hudson, New York is fining guests $500 a pop for bad reviews posted online, but it'll refund you if you remove the review.Aug 4, 2014 9:26 PM CDT
• Updated Qi wireless specification allows for further wireless chargingQi version 1.2 speciciation allows for wireless charging at much longer distances, moving from 7mm to 45mm.Aug 4, 2014 5:35 AM CDT
• Mozilla accidentally leaks the credentials of 76k devsMozilla server dumped developer credentials to an unencrypted server leaving the data vulnerable for a month before the error was discovered.Aug 4, 2014 5:23 AM CDT
• Elon Musk says that AI could be 'more dangerous than nukes'SpaceX, PayPal and Tesla Motors founder says that artificial intelligence could be 'more dangerous than nukes'Aug 4, 2014 12:31 AM CDT
• 'Expendables 3' pre-release leak sees Lionsgate unleash lawyers, FBIThe completed film leaks online weeks in advance of release.Aug 2, 2014 7:26 PM CDT
• No Man's Sky will come to the PC after being a timed exclusive on PS4Hello Games' incredibly open world game No Man's Sky will reach the PC after hitting the PS4 first.Aug 1, 2014 10:03 PM CDT
• Trading games in at GameStop? You'll need to provide your fingerprintFingerprint scanners are now at the Philadelphia-based GameStop, takes your fingerprint when you trade in games.Aug 1, 2014 8:40 PM CDT
• Office for iPad updated with new PDF file and image toolsMicrosoft Office for iPad gets updated with new PDF export features and lots more.Aug 1, 2014 8:05 AM CDT
• NVIDIA to launch its GeForce GTX 880 next month, at under $500NVIDIA to unveil its GeForce GTX 880 next month, with 4GB and 8GB options on a 256-bit bus at under $500.Aug 1, 2014 7:16 AM CDT
• Google owns the mobile OS market with 84.6%, Apple has just 11.9%Android dominates the mobile OS market, with 84.6% in Q2 2014, leaving Apple with just 11.9%Aug 1, 2014 2:38 AM CDT
• Leaked photos of the purported OneWatch smartwatch from OnePlusOnePlus is expected to launch the rumored OneWatch smartwatch, thanks to leaked photos on its new wearable.Aug 1, 2014 12:33 AM CDT
• Oculus Rift DK2 teardown reveals it uses Samsung Galaxy Note 3 paneliFixit teardown the latest DK2 unit from Oculus VR, revealing that the DK2 uses the Galaxy Note 3 panel, with Samsung branding still on it.Jul 31, 2014 10:10 PM CDT
• Man survives being shot, with the bullet hitting his Galaxy Mega phoneShooting victim had his Samsung Galaxy Mega in his shirt pocket, which saved him from death.Jul 31, 2014 8:43 PM CDT
• Cappuccino and fuel among items heading to ISS on ESA resupply shipISS resupply mission is set to dock next month and has gone off without a hitch so far.Jul 31, 2014 9:02 AM CDT
• Detailed Moon analysis determines it to be slightly lemon-shapedScientific study finds that the Moon is slightly lemon-shaped, shedding light on how it formed.Jul 31, 2014 8:00 AM CDT
• Apple to shed workers at Beats Electronics after acquisitionApple plans to shed workers at Beats after the acquisition is final according to source.Jul 31, 2014 6:00 AM CDT
• HTC tipped to launch Windows Phone version of HTC One Aug 19HTC One W8 running Windows Phone may debut next month in New York using same hardware as original HTC One.Jul 31, 2014 5:25 AM CDT
• Samsung to launch two new smartphones in the next six monthsSamsung will launch two new smartphones in the next six months, one will be big, the other will feature 'new materials'Jul 31, 2014 4:27 AM CDT
• Logitech's 'fastest gaming mouse ever made' is the G402 Hyperion FuryLogitech unveils the new G402 Hyperion Fury, its 'fastest gaming mouse ever made'Jul 31, 2014 1:29 AM CDT
• The Xbox One is getting the Neverwinter MMO in 2015The Neverwinter MMO is coming to the Xbox One in 2015.Jul 31, 2014 12:39 AM CDT
• Deep Silver acquires the rights to Homefront from CrytekDeep Silver, the studio behind Dead Island, acquires the rights to Homefront: The Revolution from Crytek.Jul 30, 2014 10:25 PM CDT
• Netflix and AT&T sign peering deal to reduce video bufferingNetflix signs peering deal with AT&T to reduce buffering and make its streaming video better to watch for users.Jul 30, 2014 11:00 AM CDT
• Scientists discover origin of 18th century wood ship under WTCScientists find origin of 18th century wooden ship discovered under the World Trade Center towers using rings in the lumber.Jul 30, 2014 10:00 AM CDT
• Scientists measure record waves in Arctic Ocean that may break up iceScientists studying part of the Arctic Ocean near Alaska measure record setting waves that may break up sea ice.Jul 30, 2014 9:04 AM CDT
• Twitter reports second straight quarter of strong user growthTwitter reports user growth for the second straight quarter, but still posts a loss.Jul 30, 2014 6:02 AM CDT
• An artificial leaf could be the future of space travelSpace travel requires oxygen, so the future of traversing the sea of stars could be an artificial leaf that converts water and light to oxygen.Jul 30, 2014 3:25 AM CDT
• Prepare yourself for the next-generation of water balloon fightsBunch O Balloons hits Kickstarter, wants to take water balloon fights to the next level.Jul 30, 2014 2:39 AM CDT
• Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare - Atlas Pro Edition costs $119.99If the prices of games weren't already ridiculous, prepare yourselves for a $120 version of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.Jul 30, 2014 12:27 AM CDT
• NVIDIA uses cascaded low-res panels to make high-res VR displaysNVIDIA uses an interesting approach to VR displays, by investing in cascaded display research.Jul 29, 2014 11:28 PM CDT
• NVIDIA releases its new GeForce 340.52 WHQL driversGeForce user? NVIDIA has just launched its new GeForce 340.52 WHQL drivers.Jul 29, 2014 8:41 PM CDT
• LG's new 105-inch 4K TV has a resolution of 5120x2160, with 21:9 ratioLG unveils its massive 105-inch 4K TV, with a CinemaScope 21:9 aspect ratio and 5120x2160 resolution.Jul 29, 2014 7:40 PM CDT
• Facebook to begin forcing users to use Messenger app for mobile chatFacebook Messenger forced migration to start in a few days after successful European trial.Jul 29, 2014 10:03 AM CDT
• NASA Opportunity rover sets record for longest off-Earth drivingNASA Opportunity rover has set a record for the longest distance driven on another world.Jul 29, 2014 9:05 AM CDT
• Cassini discovers 101 distinct geysers on Saturn's moon EnceladusEnceladus geysers under intense study by scientists using Cassini spacecraft, cause of geysers under scrutiny.Jul 29, 2014 6:00 AM CDT
• Desktop solar panel production 3D prints a solar panel in 15 secondsHomemade solar panel production factory uses a 3D printer to print solar panels every 15 seconds.Jul 29, 2014 1:15 AM CDT
• Next-gen MacBook Pro should come with Core i7 and 16GB RAM as standardApple should bake Intel's Core i7 and 16GB of RAM as standard into its upcoming MacBook Pro refresh.Jul 29, 2014 12:09 AM CDT
• London mayor Boris Johnson to pledge 5G internet access by 2020The mayor of London, Boris Johnson, is set to unveil plans that will promise to significantly improve connectivity in the UK capital, including 5G.Jul 28, 2014 2:09 PM CDT
• Smartphone battery life could double with next-gen lithium cellsWe could be greeted with double the battery life we have now in our smartphones with next-gen lithium cells.Jul 27, 2014 11:29 PM CDT
• Crytek says that it is going through a 'transitional phase'Crytek makes a statement over the recent events, saying that it is going through a 'transitional phase' from a developer, to online publisher.Jul 27, 2014 8:32 PM CDT
• Google rumored to be working with Motorola on next-gen Nexus handsetThe latest rumors on the new Nexus smarpthone could see Motorola building it for Google.Jul 27, 2014 7:50 PM CDT
• Google X's Baseline Study project wants to map perfect human healthGoogle X begins its new adventure, looking into being able to make you healthier, and live longer.Jul 26, 2014 11:22 PM CDT
• The new Unreal Tournament gets teased on a guided video tourEpic Games shows off the sci-fi industrial look of the new Unreal Tournament.Jul 25, 2014 10:02 PM CDT
• Ubisoft developers witness goat sacrifice in real life for Far Cry 4Two Ubisoft developers watched a goat get sacrificed while on a research trip for Far Cry 4.Jul 25, 2014 8:38 PM CDT
• The Pirate Bay launches dedicated mobile site, The Mobile BayNotorious torrent indexing website The Pirate Bay has launched a cleaned up mobile version optimized for portable smart devices.Jul 25, 2014 3:04 PM CDT
• Facebook, Twitter make people feel lonely, ugly, and inadequateA British charity has suggested people take a 48 hour break from social media, which, it turns out, actually makes people feel awful.Jul 25, 2014 12:03 PM CDT
• 2012 solar storm nearly changed life on Earth as we know itSolar storm near miss in 2012 could have devastated the electrical grid and communications on Earth.Jul 25, 2014 8:08 AM CDT
• Oculus SDK 0.4.0 beta released, includes a new display option and moreOculus VR releases its updated SDK, includes a new display option which routes rendering output directly to the Rift.Jul 25, 2014 4:29 AM CDT
• Apple to spread out next-gen iPhone releases, learns from 5S/5C issuesApple learns from launching two smartphones at once with the iPhone 5S/5C, that it will reportedly launch the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 months after 4.7-inch model.Jul 25, 2014 3:58 AM CDT
• Alienware announces it now accepts bitcoin as payment, offers $150 offDell now accepts bitcoin as payment through Alienware, offers $150 off when paying with Bitcoin as a special.Jul 25, 2014 2:33 AM CDT
• Samsung Gear VR Manager software leaked in new screenshotsOur first look at the Samsung Gear VR Manager software which lets you dock your Galaxy phone in for some VR goodness.Jul 25, 2014 12:29 AM CDT
• Our first look at Halo: Nightfall, the upcoming digital series on HaloThe live-action digital series Halo: Nightfall gets its first reveal at San Diego Comic-Con.Jul 24, 2014 11:28 PM CDT
• Facebook to 'continue investing heavily' into Oculus VREven after spending $2 billion on Oculus VR, Facebook commits to its acquisition and will 'continue investing heavily' into the VR star.Jul 24, 2014 8:08 PM CDT
• US Facebook users spend 40 minutes each day on the social networkFacebook users in the US spend more time on the social network than exercising.Jul 24, 2014 10:00 AM CDT
• SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket soft landing test completedSpaceX completes successful landing test for Falcon 9 main rocket in Atlantic Ocean.Jul 24, 2014 5:29 AM CDT
• Titanfall gets in-game currency with 'The Black Market'Titanfall receives in-game currency with the new 'The Black Market' offering packs of Burn Cards and Titan Insignias.Jul 24, 2014 4:29 AM CDT
• Cyberith Virtualizer hits Kickstarter, immersive VR gaming is closeCyberith has its Virtualizer on Kickstarter right now, at $699 for early backers.Jul 24, 2014 1:34 AM CDT
• Security company KnowBe4 warns of CryptoWall ransomwareSecurity awareness training firm KnowBe4 outlined how the CryptoWall ransomware is compromising many unsuspecting small and mid-size businesses.Jul 23, 2014 8:24 PM CDT
• Microsoft Windows to be unified across all screens, CEO Nadella saysMicrosoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed during a call to analysts that Microsoft would attempt to unify the Windows experience across multiple screens.Jul 23, 2014 6:22 PM CDT
• Brits overwhelmingly opt-in to porno since ISP web filters introducedAn official report reveals just how much of Britain is rejecting the UK government's default porn filters.Jul 23, 2014 5:21 PM CDT
• Amazon launches Amazon Wallet app for storing gift cards and moreAmazon Wallet app debuts offering the ability to store gift and loyalty cards on your phone.Jul 23, 2014 11:03 AM CDT
• Google offers $1 million prize for designing a better power inverterGoogle and other firms offer $1 million price to designers of a better power inverter.Jul 23, 2014 8:00 AM CDT
• Flir One thermal camera accessory for iPhone unveiledFlir One thermal imaging camera is an accessory for the iPhone 5 and 5S smartphones.Jul 23, 2014 7:05 AM CDT
• EA delays Dragon Age: Inquisition, new release date of November 18EA announced that it has not only delayed Battlefield: Hardline, but Dragon Age: Inquisition gets pushed back - but only into November.Jul 23, 2014 4:22 AM CDT
• The fight to keep consumers safe online is important and difficultConsumers need to be more aware of online threats, with criminals largely able to compromise victims, stealing their personal data and causing mayhem.Jul 23, 2014 3:50 AM CDT

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