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• Commonwealth Games to be recorded in both 360-degree VR and 4KThe Commonwealth Games will be broadcast live onto the Internet in VR, using 360-degree video and 3D audio.Jul 23, 2014 2:56 AM CDT
• Britain decriminalizes online game, music and movie piracyA massive change has just happened for downloaders of Britain, with online game, movie and music piracy decriminalized.Jul 23, 2014 2:29 AM CDT
• Samsung unveils its 105-inch curved 4K TV, priced at $120,000Got a spare $120,000 laying around? You could live like the rich and famous with Samsung's new 120-inch Ultra HD-capable curved TV.Jul 23, 2014 1:33 AM CDT
• Battlefield: Hardline gets delayed until sometime next yearEA, DICE and Visceral Games have delayed Battlefield: Hardline to 2015.Jul 22, 2014 10:35 PM CDT
• Leaked Windows 9 screenshot shows us the new, new Start MenuThe latest leaked screenshot of Windows 9 teases the revamped (again) Start Menu.Jul 22, 2014 10:05 PM CDT
• Apple posts hefty profits thanks to iPhone sales, growth in ChinaAlthough things are looking pretty healthy for Apple, particularly thanks to iPhone sales and growth in China, iPad sales were down for the second quarter.Jul 22, 2014 9:08 PM CDT
• Cyberwar building between warring factions in Iraq as tensions buildThere has been an uptick in cyberattacks within Iraq, as groups fighting for control of the country try to steal data from one another.Jul 22, 2014 4:20 PM CDT
• GameStop gift card exchange program launches, powered by CardpoolGameStop has launched a new gift card trade program that lets you ditch unwanted cards for GameStop credit.Jul 22, 2014 9:07 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's new Shield Tablet confirmed, Tegra K1-powered for $299NVIDIA officially announces its Shield Tablet, an 8-inch Tegra K1-powered tablet for just $299.Jul 22, 2014 8:28 AM CDT
• Facebook now lets you 'Save' content to view laterFacebook is filled with content, and without time to check it all right there and then, there's the new 'Save' function that lets you view content later.Jul 22, 2014 4:02 AM CDT
• TheWorse mod for Watch Dogs on PC reaches version 1.0Watch Dogs modder announces version 1.0 of his TheWorse mod, something that heavily improves the held-back graphics in the game.Jul 22, 2014 3:24 AM CDT
• NVIDIA rumored to launch GeForce GTX 800 series before ChristmasNVIDIA's next-generation GPUs will be unveiled sometime in October or November according to the latest rumors.Jul 22, 2014 2:28 AM CDT
• Facebook's acquisition of Oculus VR is now officialOculus VR is now officially owned by Facebook.Jul 22, 2014 12:42 AM CDT
• Apple reportedly orders 70-80 million next-gen iPhonesAhead of its launch, Apple has reportedly offered a huge 70-80 million new iPhones.Jul 21, 2014 11:25 PM CDT
• Researchers creating smart helmet technology to relay concussion dataHelmet sensor technology being developed by Western Michigan University will give coaches and medical staff better insight into hits right after they occur.Jul 21, 2014 6:40 PM CDT
• Britain's BBC hit by mysterious technical glitches all weekendBritain's BBC suffered mysterious technical issues all weekend, interrupting access to TV shows and affecting the website.Jul 21, 2014 1:00 PM CDT
• GM halts sales of used Cadillac CTS and SRX due to ignition recallGM forces dealers to stop selling two used Cadillac models as ignition recall remains unresolved.Jul 21, 2014 11:03 AM CDT
• Lead R&D Graphics Engineer of Crytek leaves for id SoftwareCrytek loses its Lead R&D Graphics Engineer to id Software, where he'll work on Doom and the id Tech 6 game engine.Jul 21, 2014 1:32 AM CDT
• World of Warcraft made over $1 billion in revenue last yearActivision/Blizzard made a huge $1 billion in revenue from World of Warcraft last year alone.Jul 21, 2014 12:31 AM CDT
• US government hands Cisco counterfeiter 37 months in prisonOne criminal involved in counterfeiting Cisco products has been given a 37-month sentence and $700,000 fine for their crimes.Jul 20, 2014 11:43 PM CDT
• League of Legends hacker was making over $1,000 per dayShane 'Jason' Duffy was making over $1,000 per day as a League of Legends hacker.Jul 20, 2014 11:02 PM CDT
• Bitcoin value shaky, with many investors says bubble pricing in playBitcoins might be rising in popularity, but there are still a lot of people worried about cryptocurrency volatility that can swing drastically.Jul 20, 2014 8:15 PM CDT
• Google's Larry Page clashes with Samsung over smart watch directionGoogle CEO Larry Page reportedly clashed with Samsung's chairman Jay Y Lee over the direction of the latter's smart watches.Jul 20, 2014 6:03 PM CDT
• Schoolkids design space dinners for Brit Tim Peake aboard the ISSCompetition winners from schools in the UK are directly influencing the galactic diet of a British astronaut.Jul 20, 2014 5:06 PM CDT
• Google denies report ultra-fast Google Fiber is heading to the UK soonA Google spokesperson has said the company's only had informal conversations about bringing Fiber to the UK.Jul 20, 2014 3:05 PM CDT
• The Pirate Bay's traffic doubled despite international censorshipThe Pirate Bay's traffic has pretty much doubled since countries began enforcing censorship of the notorious torrent website.Jul 20, 2014 1:21 PM CDT
• Edward Snowden wants hackers to design anti-surveillance techEdward Snowden wants to see programmers design new technologies that will help Internet users brows the Web more securely from government snooping.Jul 20, 2014 5:09 AM CDT
• Satellites likely captured image of MH17 hit by missile over UkraineIt's possible satellites orbiting the Earth have captured high-res imagery of the actual missile strike - and the miles of debris in eastern Ukraine.Jul 20, 2014 2:08 AM CDT
• IDrive announces new backup app for QNAP NAS devicesQNAP NAS owners can now use IDrive to back up their NAS devices.Jul 19, 2014 11:40 PM CDT
• DOTA 2 'The International' will win more money than Super Bowl champsGaming is big business, with the DOTA 2 'The International' champions taking home more money when they win than Super Bowl or World Series winners.Jul 19, 2014 9:37 PM CDT
• NVIDIA rumored to unveil Shield tablet on July 29, starts at $299NVIDIA's next-gen Shield gaming tablet should be unveiled on July 29, with a starting price of $299.Jul 19, 2014 8:34 PM CDT
• Netflix tests incognito mode to keep your guilty pleasures secretSome users in all Netflix markets now have the option to watch content completely privately, but the new feature is just in the test phase for now.Jul 19, 2014 7:32 PM CDT
• British content pirates to receive warnings but no further actionUK internet providers have signed up to a scheme that seeks to educate rather than punish online movie and music piracy.Jul 19, 2014 5:32 PM CDT
• Google to donate hundreds of thousands to 10 British charitiesTen charity proposals have been shortlisted by Google for donation as the company's Impact Challenge returns to the United Kingdom.Jul 19, 2014 3:31 PM CDT
• Europe slams Apple over misleading in-app purchasesWhile Google proposed changes to in-app purchases, Europe claims it has had no firm commitment from Apple.Jul 19, 2014 1:10 PM CDT
• Dell embraces bitcoins, accepting the cryptocurrency on its websiteDell becomes one of the latest major companies in the United States to accept bitcoin cryptocurrency payments, giving online shoppers another choice.Jul 18, 2014 6:39 PM CDT
• Snowden says NSA workers shared intercepted sexts, NSA defends itselfEdward Snowden claims NSA employees routinely shared intercepted sexts and images of people in a "sexually compromising situation," and the NSA fires back.Jul 18, 2014 11:43 AM CDT
• GoTenna portable gadget keeps you connected when signals are poorGoTenna device debuts as a way to keep you in communications with others even when no cellular network is available.Jul 18, 2014 8:06 AM CDT
• Pro-Russia Ukrainian rebels blamed for downing Malaysia Airlines MH17Details regarding the attack that brought down Malaysia Airlines MH17 over eastern Ukraine are being released, with a surface-to-air missile to blame.Jul 18, 2014 3:20 AM CDT
• Smartphone use in the restaurant causing disruptions and headachesRestaurants are dealing with smartphone use, and while some have banned their use at dinner tables, other clever managers are enjoying the added publicity.Jul 18, 2014 1:30 AM CDT
• Is this Apple's upcoming 4.7-inch iPhone 6 smartphone? Photos insideWe have acquired photos of what appears to be a real Apple iPhone 6, 4.7-inch smartphone.Jul 17, 2014 11:13 PM CDT
• UN human rights commissioner says Snowden shouldn't face chargesFormer NSA contractor Edward Snowden should be applauded for his NSA spying revelations and not persecuted, according to UN humans right head.Jul 17, 2014 8:53 PM CDT
• Edward Snowden wants encryption, data protection used by journalistsFormer NSA contractor Edward Snowden wants journalists and business professionals to encrypt information and use data protection to stay more secure.Jul 17, 2014 6:28 PM CDT
• Intel has made no delays for its 10nm process technologyDespite the delay in 14nm manufacturing plans, Intel is reassuring its investors that 10nm schedule won't be affected!Jul 17, 2014 5:26 AM CDT
• Sony hopes that remastered titles for PS4 will attract Wii ownersSony Computer Entertainment is confident that the remastered titles for PS4 will attract new audiences, especially the current Nintendo Wii owners.Jul 17, 2014 4:33 AM CDT
• Microsoft admits its OS market share is 14%, Android is dominatingMicrosoft has its operating systems on just 14% of total worldwide devices, Google's shadow has become quite large in a short amount of time.Jul 17, 2014 2:40 AM CDT
• Lookout: U.S. smartphone users being targeted by mobile ransomwareSecurity firm Lookout identifies the 'ScarePakage' malware targeting U.S. smartphone owners, demanding ransom payments so users can regain control.Jul 17, 2014 2:11 AM CDT
• Oculus VR delays first shipment of Rift DK2 units until next weekOculus VR delays the first shipment of its Rift DK2 units, wanted an 'additional week to polish and QA the new Oculus SDK'Jul 17, 2014 1:51 AM CDT
• The Last of Us: Remastered on PS4 includes 30FPS lockdown optionNaughty Dog is including a 30FPS lockdown option for The Last of Us: Remastered on the PS4, other than that it is 1080p at mostly 60FPS.Jul 16, 2014 10:32 PM CDT
• Japan Display and MediaTek unveil new 120Hz-capable mobile displayThe perfect VR display has just been unveiled, a new 120Hz-capable display from Japan Display and MediaTek.Jul 16, 2014 8:21 PM CDT
• Stolen laptop opens up 20,000 students in South Carolina to data theftOrangeburg-Calhoun Technical College informing students and staff, up to 20,000, at risk of identity theft due to stolen laptop.Jul 16, 2014 5:27 PM CDT
• Chinese man in Canada arrested for hacking Lockheed Martin, BoeingThe FBI can't wait to get their hands-on a Chinese citizen and permanent resident of Canada, accusing Su Bin of hacking Lockheed Martin and Boeing.Jul 16, 2014 3:44 PM CDT
• Google introduces 'Project Zero,' tasked with hunting down bugsGoogle unveils 'Project Zero,' focused on security experts tracking down software bugs that plague Internet users across the world.Jul 16, 2014 1:46 PM CDT
• Yahoo Ending deletes data for the deceased in JapanYahoo Ending is a service in Japan that helps people plan funerals and deletes online data after you are gone.Jul 16, 2014 5:23 AM CDT
• Intel reports record quarter thanks to strong PC salesThanks to strong PC sales, Intel reports a very strong quarter with big chip sales.Jul 16, 2014 2:31 AM CDT
• Ex-Infinity Ward developers announce Reload Studios, VR-focused studioReload Studios, a new VR-focused studio from some of the ex developers of Infinity Ward.Jul 16, 2014 12:25 AM CDT
• Film crew leaks strategy of DOTA 2 team at The InternationalGamefy films the strategy of one DOTA 2 team at the $10 million event, The International, team still wins its match.Jul 15, 2014 10:31 PM CDT
• Germany considers using typewriters to stop the US from spying on themGerman politicians consider using typewriters to type up confidential documents to stop the NSA from spying.Jul 15, 2014 8:43 PM CDT
• Don't rule out a return from Crash Bandicoot, says SCEI chiefSCEI's chief exec has said we shouldn't rule out the return of classic PlayStation characters like Crash Bandicoot.Jul 15, 2014 7:30 PM CDT
• AMD rumored to have 1GHz core clock on the next-gen Radeon R9 390XIt looks like AMD is preparing a monster next-gen GPU for its Radeon R9 390X.Jul 15, 2014 6:57 PM CDT
• Via launches VIA Viega, an Android-powered rugged tabletVIA launches the Viega tablet, a 10.1" Android-powered device designed for use out in the field, as the rugged tablet will be able to withstand abuse.Jul 15, 2014 1:17 PM CDT
• Orbital Sciences Cygnus spacecraft heads to ISS with suppliesOrbital Sciences successfully sent its Cygnus spacecraft to link up with the ISS with supplies for the crew.Jul 15, 2014 10:06 AM CDT
• Chromebooks outpace OS X and Windows in commercial salesChromebooks outpace both Mac and Windows units in commercial sales, kids around the US are now learning on Chrome.Jul 15, 2014 6:01 AM CDT
• Ferrari designer creates luxury train for Japan Rail EastSlick luxury train will go into service in 2017 aimed at allowing Japanese users to travel in style around the country.Jul 15, 2014 5:24 AM CDT
• PC hardware market valued at over $21.5 billion, what consoles?With consoles being the center of attention, the PC hardware market has just been valued at over $21.5 billion.Jul 15, 2014 4:30 AM CDT
• Rift DK2 customer tries to sell his VR headset on eBay for $5,000Oculus Rift DK2 pre-order customer attempts to sell his pre-ordered VR headset on eBay for $5,000 - but Oculus VR cancels his order.Jul 14, 2014 11:43 PM CDT
• Hacker involved in $14 million theft pleads guilty to bank fraudThe U.S. federal government gets another guilty plea, as cybercriminal decides to plead guilty to bank fraud that stole $14 million in just 48 hours.Jul 14, 2014 7:36 PM CDT
• Scientists patent a new flexible nano-pixel bendable screen technologyResearchers at the Oxford University invented an ultra high flexible screen technology that will be used in future foldable wearable computing devices.Jul 14, 2014 5:24 AM CDT
• Verizon blames Netflix for intentionally slowing down its own trafficVerizon goes on a defensive via a blog post,explaining that Netflix's claim about broadband throttling is a hooey!Jul 14, 2014 5:04 AM CDT
• Pentagon studying 'neuroprosthetics' to help recall lost memoriesDARPA is working with two top universities to develop medical implants that could help aid in recovering lost memories.Jul 13, 2014 10:09 PM CDT
• Internet helping prostitution thrive, using website marketingThe Internet has helped an evolution in the sex trade, with high-priced escorts booking clients online, while also conducting background checks on clients.Jul 13, 2014 4:22 PM CDT
• YouPorn to sponsor a LoL, DOTA2 or HearthStone e-sports teamYouPorn asked if they should sponsor an e-sports team via Twitter and shown an interest towards DOTA2, Hearthstone or League of Legends.Jul 13, 2014 5:24 AM CDT
• Intel at IDF: 14nm CPUs and 10nm wafers to be shown offIntel is poised to show off 14nm processors and 10nm wafers at IDF in September.Jul 13, 2014 5:01 AM CDT
• AMD Carrizo APU rumoured to use 28nm process and stacked DRAMAMD may implement 20nm stacked DRAM technology with its upcoming 28nm APU 'Carrizo' die to boost performance.Jul 13, 2014 4:24 AM CDT
• EA and DICE kick off the month-long Battlefest event for Battlefield 4EA and DICE begin Battlefest, a month-long extravaganza for Battlefield 4, begins with a double XP weekend.Jul 13, 2014 4:01 AM CDT

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