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• Danish, US donors to the rescue as UK faces sperm shortageThere's been a drop in native sperm donors in the United Kingdom, leading to increased imports from the USA and Denmark.Jun 30, 2014 9:44 AM CDT
• Scientists create supercooling system to keep organs fresh for daysScientists create new supercooling method that may one day lead to donated human organs lasting days before transplanting.Jun 30, 2014 9:01 AM CDT
• GM issues recall on 475,000 more vehicles including 2014-15 trucksGM has recalled over 400,000 Chevy and GMC trucks that are at risk of rolling off when parked.Jun 30, 2014 6:00 AM CDT
• Rare parrot that inspired animated film 'Rio' dies in BrazilNow there's even less Spix Macaw's alive today.Jun 29, 2014 10:51 PM CDT
• Chinese Tesla Model S customer wrecks brand new vehicle in protestOne customer responded to Tesla's slow entrance in the China market by taking a wrench to the windscreen of his brand new car.Jun 27, 2014 4:07 PM CDT
• Scientists plan on breeding bald, heat-resistant chickensResponding to the threat of intensifying climate change, a researcher is leading the charge in cooling down the world's stock of chickens.Jun 27, 2014 3:36 PM CDT
• UK privacy chief warns wearables must comply with data lawBritain's Information Commissioner's Office warned companies using wearable tech must still obey UK privacy law.Jun 27, 2014 2:11 PM CDT
• Scientists say after spending $10 billion: the universe doesn't existAfter spending $10 billion, decades of research and the latest technology, scientists say the universe doesn't, or shouldn't exist.Jun 27, 2014 3:35 AM CDT
• Head of Android confirms that the Nexus line isn't endingWith rumors swirling that Google is going to drop its Nexus line, the head of Android steps forward and says that won't be happening.Jun 27, 2014 2:31 AM CDT
• Project Tango to arrive in 2015, with Google and LG working togetherGoogle and LG working together to release Project Tango next year.Jun 27, 2014 1:41 AM CDT
• Alien: Isolation will run at 1080p on both the Xbox One and PS4Alien: Isolation will scare Xbox One and PS4 gamers at 1080p, but there 'are a lot more options to tweak and scale up on the PC'Jun 26, 2014 10:28 PM CDT
• Crytek is in a world of pain right now, isn't paying its staff on timeCrytek is having money issues, partner issues, and is walking down a path of free-to-play games instead of big AAA titles.Jun 26, 2014 8:25 PM CDT
• College student faces multiple felony charges after hacking classmatesA 20-year-old college student faces multiple felony charges after hacking fellow classmates at Pasco-Hernando State College.Jun 26, 2014 2:37 PM CDT
• The 5.5-inch version of the iPhone 6 should offer 128GB of storageThe 4.7-inch iPhone 6 will come in 32GB and 64GB models, but if you're after 128GB of storage, the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 is for you.Jun 26, 2014 3:34 AM CDT
• Rock Simulator, coming to a PC near you soonRock Simulator is.Jun 25, 2014 11:27 PM CDT
• Opera and wireless company Avea give away 100,000 weeks of InternetOpera, Yandex and Avea teamed up to offer Avea subscribers the chance to win one week of free Internet access on their mobile devices.Jun 25, 2014 10:20 PM CDT
• Cybercriminals update Pony Loader malware to steal your bitcoinsUpdated malware designed to compromise users and steal bitcoins, as users find it difficult to keep their digital currency safe online.Jun 25, 2014 8:36 PM CDT
• Google orders a pizza on the Android Wear-powered Moto 360 smartwatchGoogle shows off the Android Wear-powered Moto360 smartwatch.Jun 25, 2014 12:16 PM CDT
• Rumor suggests larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 will get OISLarger version of the iPhone 6 tipped to get OIS as a feature to set it apart from the smaller iPhone.Jun 25, 2014 11:13 AM CDT
• AMD to soon unveil the Radeon R9 295X, the full Hawaii XTX GPUThe Radeon R9 290X wasn't the full Hawaii GPU that AMD had, but the new Radeon R9 295X will be, with 48 Compute Units enabled.Jun 25, 2014 5:05 AM CDT
• Micron to introduce Hybrid Memory Cube in 2015, 15x faster than DDR3The first 'Hybid Memory Cubes' will be used in servers and high-performance computers, later to be used in laptops.Jun 25, 2014 4:31 AM CDT
• BlackRock VR teases Horizon V, the 'world's first true 4K VR headset'The VR game is heating up, with the new Horizon V that features dual 7-inch 4K low-persistance OLED panels, and much more.Jun 25, 2014 4:13 AM CDT
• Machine Games 'would really love to do a sequel' to WolfensteinMachine Games is rumored to be working on a sequel to its hit game Wolfenstein: The New Order.Jun 25, 2014 12:42 AM CDT
• Oculus VR scoops up the team that helped make the Xbox 360 controllerOculus VR has acquired Carbon Design Group, the engineering team that helped make the Xbox 360 controller, and Kinect.Jun 24, 2014 11:39 PM CDT
• CD Projekt Red has experienced a serious leak of The Witcher 3Waiting for The Witcher 3? Keep your eyes peeled for spoilers, as a bunch of the game material has been leaked - don't read this post!Jun 24, 2014 10:33 PM CDT
• Google updates Glass hardware, doubles the RAM to 2GBGoogle refreshes the hardware inside of Glass.Jun 24, 2014 9:03 PM CDT
• Tiny island of Jersey hopes to become world Bitcoin leaderA campaign group in Jersey, the small offshore finance center near Normandy, wants to make the island a hive of cryptocurrency activity.Jun 24, 2014 1:02 PM CDT
• Nearly half of European organisations prevent personal data accessAlmost half of European organisations examined in a new study have been found to be engaging in restrictive data practices.Jun 24, 2014 11:05 AM CDT
• Cruise Automation system makes Audi A4 and S4 cars autonomousCruise RP-1 turns certain Audi models into cars that can cruise the highways on autopilot.Jun 24, 2014 11:04 AM CDT
• TCL unveils its new HDMI 2.0-powered 4K TVs, 65-inch for $1,299TCL's new 4K TVs have been unveiled, with the HDMI 2.0-powered Ultra HDs starting at 40-inch, ranging all the way up to 85-inch.Jun 24, 2014 8:00 AM CDT
• Russia to use local CPUs in its government PCs, ditches US-made chipsRussian government will end the use of US-made chips in its government computers.Jun 24, 2014 5:53 AM CDT
• Experimental 36-core CPU teased, with each core featuring a routerResearchers show off an experimental 36-core processor that features a 'network-on-chip' with a router on every core.Jun 24, 2014 5:29 AM CDT
• Intel teases next-gen Xeon Phi chips, uses Hybrid Memory Cube techIntel begins talking about its next-gen Xeon Phi chip, codenamed Knights Landing, which will use Micron's Hybrid Memory Cube technology.Jun 24, 2014 3:35 AM CDT
• The Division developer went from hardcore PC studio to consolesMassive Entertainment went from being a 'very, very hardcore PC gamer studio' to 'focusing on this generation of consoles like crazy'Jun 24, 2014 1:23 AM CDT
• Ubisoft rumored to have watered down The Division's graphicsYou can't be surprised with this rumor, but Ubisoft has reportedly already dumbed down the graphics in The Division.Jun 24, 2014 12:16 AM CDT
• Intel has asked AMD for access to Mantle for an 'experiment'Intel is curious about AMD's Mantle API, asking its competitor for access to the API for an 'experiment'Jun 23, 2014 11:25 PM CDT
• Microsoft confirms it isn't shutting down Games for Windows LiveGames for Windows Live isn't disappearing anytime soon, with Microsoft denying it is shutting the service down.Jun 23, 2014 10:30 PM CDT
• Windows 8.1 Update 2 to arrive soon, could be a huge 3GB downloadMicrosoft's Windows 8.1 Update 2 will reportedly be released in August-September, but will weigh in at a massive 3GB.Jun 23, 2014 9:24 PM CDT
• Nexus 9 specs rumor lists NVIDIA Tegra K1 64-bit CPUNexus 9 tablet specs leak claiming a 64-bit NVIDIA Tegra 64-bit CPU paired with 2GB of RAM.Jun 23, 2014 5:19 AM CDT
• This is what a first-person view in Grand Theft Auto V would look likeA modified version of GTA V on the Xbox 360 teases a first-person view, something that would work incredibly well on the PC version coming soon.Jun 23, 2014 1:38 AM CDT
• DDR4 RAM hits Japan retail shelves, 16GB and 32GB modules availableMonths before the launch of Intel's X99 chipset launch, DDR4 RAM spotted in Japan in both 16GB and 32GB modules.Jun 22, 2014 11:35 PM CDT
• Crytek is in trouble, not many developers are using CryEngineCrytek is in big trouble, with developers not using CryEngine - the word bankruptcy is now being thrown around - what is the future of Crytek?Jun 22, 2014 10:31 PM CDT
• Companies should be more transparent and open about data breachesCompanies should be more transparent about data breaches, and trying to bury security incidents might lead to serious repercussions.Jun 22, 2014 10:02 PM CDT
• Medical device company Medtronic compromised by data breachSecurity device manufacturer Medtronic was compromised in 2013, according to a filing with the SEC - but what information was taken remains unknown.Jun 22, 2014 11:58 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's Tegra K1 powers the upcoming HTC-made 8.9-inch Nexus tabletIt looks like we've just been introduced to the 'Volantis', HTC's upcoming 8.9-inch Nexus tablet - powered by NVIDIA's impressive 64-bit capable Tegra K1.Jun 22, 2014 1:48 AM CDT
• Sony may have lost sales in Europe, cannot keep up with PS4 demandSony can't keep up with the PS4 demand in Europe, which.Jun 22, 2014 12:01 AM CDT
• Drones banned in U.S. national parks because of safety, noise issuesThe National Park Service has banned the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) inside parks it manages, citing safety and noise concerns.Jun 21, 2014 11:45 PM CDT
• Intel to launch its next-gen Haswell-E platform in SeptemberIntel to launch the next-gen Core i7-5960X and the rest of the Haswell-E parts in mid-September.Jun 21, 2014 9:54 PM CDT
• RIAA copyright take down notices topped 50 million sent to GoogleThe RIAA recently submitted its 50 millionth music piracy takedown notice to Google, as the fight against online piracy rages on.Jun 21, 2014 8:27 PM CDT
• Nintendo says that the Wii U has a 'very long life' ahead of itThe Wii U has a 'very long life' ahead of it according to the President of Nintendo America.Jun 21, 2014 7:39 PM CDT
• MPAA wants to invest $20,000 for 'unbiased' piracy research reportsThe MPAA is willing to spend up to $20,000 for an.Jun 21, 2014 2:57 AM CDT
• Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare on PC 'is not a port' from consolesEA promises that the PC version of Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare was designed for PC specifically, and is not a port of the console version.Jun 20, 2014 11:12 PM CDT
• Dead Rising is being made into a 'full-length digital feature'Dead Rising is being made into a movie, but instead of hitting theaters, it will be released digitally.Jun 20, 2014 8:29 PM CDT
• Star Wars Episodes VIII and IX announce a new directorAnd its not Episode VII and Star Trek director J.J. Abrams.Jun 20, 2014 7:05 PM CDT
• Facebook outage cost the site $500,000 in half an hourFacebook's half hour outage cost the site half a million dollars in lost ad revenue.Jun 20, 2014 6:04 AM CDT
• LG isn't making the Nexus 6, so Android Silver will replace Nexus?LG has said that it isn't making the Nexus 6, and with Google teasing Android Silver - does this mean we shouldn't expect a Nexus 6 at all?Jun 20, 2014 3:19 AM CDT
• Ubisoft admits Watch Dogs contains 'old, unused render settings'Ubisoft releases a statement regarding the gimped version of Watch Dogs on PC, saying that it does have 'old, unused render settings' and more.Jun 20, 2014 2:08 AM CDT
• AMD wants to see 'several days of battery life' in future PCsAMD sees a future of super power-efficient CPUs using just 1W of power, but providing 'several days of battery life'Jun 20, 2014 1:48 AM CDT
• United States most popular target of online banking malware attacksA new Trend Micro study found the United States accounted for 23 percent of online bank malware attacks during Q1 2014, as threat levels rise higher.Jun 19, 2014 5:36 PM CDT
• Worldwide PC monitor market dropped during Q1 2014, IDC saysDell is the No. 1 monitor manufacturer ahead of Samsung, HP, LG, and Lenovo, as the market saw a slight 0.4 percent drop during Q1 2014, IDC says.Jun 19, 2014 3:23 PM CDT
• Ubisoft chief thinks new consoles will be here quicker than last timeNext-gen consoles already? Ubisoft CEO says Microsoft and Sony will 'wait a lot less than' 8 years this time around.Jun 19, 2014 5:56 AM CDT
• T-Mobile unRadio lets you stream music with no data allowance usedT-Mobile unRadio lets you stream all the music you want from your favorite apps without using your limited data allowance.Jun 19, 2014 5:30 AM CDT
• Destiny locked at 30FPS across all consoles for 'the same experience'Even with $500 million pumped into it, Destiny will be locked at 30FPS on all consoles to provide 'the same experience'Jun 19, 2014 5:12 AM CDT
• Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, sixth Resident Evil movie announcedThe sixth Resident Evil movie has just been announced, titled 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter'Jun 19, 2014 12:30 AM CDT
• 91Gbps Internet tested, 100x faster than Google FiberUS Department of Energy tests new Internet, at 91Gbps - it is 100x faster than Google's already incredible Fiber service.Jun 18, 2014 10:09 PM CDT
• Vertu's Signature Touch smartphone costs $22,000Spare $22,000? You could buy a mid-range Android-powered smartphone from Vertu.Jun 18, 2014 8:33 PM CDT
• Watch Dogs upcoming patch for PC will fix a slew of issuesUbisoft will soon be rolling out a patch for Watch Dogs on both console and PC, with all versions receiving big bug fixes and more.Jun 18, 2014 8:11 PM CDT
• GCHQ boss attacks British media over Snowden leaksIain Lobban, the UK spy chief, has defended GCHQ in light of the British media's publication of the Snowden documents.Jun 18, 2014 6:04 PM CDT
• Irish court raises questions on Facebook's relationship with NSAFollowing allegations Facebook cooperated with the NSA, an Irish court has passed a request to the European Court of Justice.Jun 18, 2014 5:23 PM CDT
• eBay pulls plug on Chinese-made devices with pre-installed spywareChinese manufacturer Star's N9500 device has been blacklisted by eBay after malware was found pre-installed on the devices.Jun 18, 2014 2:22 PM CDT
• Amazon unveils the long-awaited 'Fire Phone' smartphoneAmazon finally unveils the Fire Phone smartphone, marking the company's first device, aiming to compete with the Apple iPhone and Samsung Galaxy devices.Jun 18, 2014 1:18 PM CDT
• Samsung's new Galaxy S5 LTE-A features 2560x1440 display, and moreSamsung unveils a new Galaxy S5, the Galaxy S5 LTE-A for the South Korean market - features an upgraded 2560x1440 display and more.Jun 18, 2014 6:20 AM CDT
• NVIDIA to release GeForce GTX 880 in Q4 2014, based on 28nm processNVIDIA's GeForce GTX 880 to be released this year, but the GTX 900 series will be the real star - based on the 20nm process.Jun 17, 2014 9:44 PM CDT
• The Division locked at 30FPS, FPS has trade off for graphical fidelityThe pain for Ubisoft continues, with The Division locked to 30FPS.Jun 17, 2014 8:38 PM CDT
• Ubisoft promises Far Cry 4 on PS4, Xbox One is equal to high-end PCNot even letting the fire settle from the Watch Dogs PC debacle, Ubisoft promises Far Cry 4 will be equal to PC's on ultra high on the PS4 and Xbox One.Jun 17, 2014 8:12 PM CDT

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