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• Sandisk teases 8TB SSDs for next year, 16TB SSDs in 2016Thought your 240GB SSD was big? What about 1TB? That's nothing compared to what Sandisk sees for next year - 8TB SSDs, with 16TB SSDs planned for 2016.May 3, 2014 8:43 PM CDT
• Class action lawsuit accuses Google of unfair Android behaviorsGoogle is facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly agreeing with smartphone makers to pre-install a suite of Google apps on every smartphone.May 3, 2014 12:14 PM CDT
• Oculus VR announces the consumer Rift headset for 2015Oculus VR will begin selling the consumer Rift VR headset next year.May 2, 2014 8:02 PM CDT
• Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare announced, stars Kevin SpaceyActivision and Sledgehammer Games announce Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.May 2, 2014 7:46 PM CDT
• Microsoft warns users of 'tech support' call scamMicrosoft warns Internet users of a continued scam, with criminals calling PC users and offering to "clean up their PCs," but for a very hefty fee.May 2, 2014 5:42 PM CDT
• Blu Life Pure XL smartphone rocks a Snapdragon 800 processor for $399Blu Products has unveiled another new smartphone and this time the device has powerful hardware inside to bring more performance to the brand.May 2, 2014 8:30 AM CDT
• Dell unveils new Inspiron laptops and AIO computersDell has unveiled some new notebook computers and AIOs that are aimed at the back to school crowd with some featuring touch and HD display.May 2, 2014 6:35 AM CDT
• Eve: Valkyrie moves from the Unity engine to Unreal Engine 4Eve: Valkyrie is now being developed on Unreal Engine 4.May 2, 2014 12:29 AM CDT
• Halo: Combat Evolved replaces GameSpy client with GameRangerAs GameSpy multiplayer is all set to shut down on May 31st, many developers are moving its game's multiplayer client to alternative solutions.May 1, 2014 8:55 PM CDT
• Nexus 6 will borrow from LG's upcoming G3 smartphoneLG will cut down its G3 smartphone to form the Nexus 6 for Google.May 1, 2014 7:46 PM CDT
• Wolfenstein: The New Order requires 50GB HDD space, Core i7 processorYou'd better have a decent processor and 50GB of HDD space free if you were planning on buying Wolfenstein: The New Order.May 1, 2014 6:44 PM CDT
• UFC targets Internet pirate with massive $32 million lawsuitThe No. 1 MMA promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), has filed a $32 million in damages.May 1, 2014 4:20 PM CDT
• Google's Glass cost only $80 to build, so why does it cost $1500A new study shows that Google Glass is comprised of about $80 in parts, so why does Google mark it up several hundred percent for retail sales?May 1, 2014 3:28 PM CDT
• Happy 45th birthday to our friends over at AMDForty-five years ago today, several former Fairchild Semiconductor employees set forth to build one of the largest tech companies in the world, AMD.May 1, 2014 2:12 PM CDT
• EMC announces new entry-level VNXe3200 unified hybrid arrayStarting at under $12,000, the new VNXe product is packed with enterprise rich features at a tremendous price.May 1, 2014 1:12 PM CDT
• Valve opens up Steam in-home game streaming beta to all usersAn announcement from Valve this morning indicates that the company has opened up its in-home game streaming beta program to all steam users.May 1, 2014 12:08 PM CDT
• Disney Infinity: Marvel Super Heroes Edition to offer 20 figuresDisney Infinity to roll out a new Marvel version of the game with all the Avengers and more characters available this fall.May 1, 2014 7:32 AM CDT
• Seagate could launch 8TB, 10TB HDDs as early as next yearSeagate tease 8TB and 10TB HDDs, something that could be released as early as next year.May 1, 2014 5:54 AM CDT
• NVIDIA now bundles Watch Dogs with selected desktop video cardsWatch Dogs will be using graphic enhancements such as HBAO+ and TXAA technologies.Apr 30, 2014 8:56 PM CDT
• Micron may hike DRAM chip prices due to insufficient supplyMeanwhile Samsung is having low yield production issue and SK Hynix is having problems of its own with its newly installed machinery.Apr 30, 2014 8:38 PM CDT
• Red Hat to acquire Inktank, developer of Ceph for $175MRed Hat spends $175M in cash to secure Inktank's leading open software-defined storage solution.Apr 30, 2014 6:05 PM CDT
• Want some malware? Visit a piracy website and have fun, report saysThe majority of online piracy websites visited in the United Kingdom spread some type of malware or other computer bug, according to research.Apr 30, 2014 4:20 PM CDT
• Plants Vs Zombies Garden Warfare hits PC pre-orderPlants vs Zombies Garden Warfare third person shooter will hit the PC this June for gamers to enjoy complete with extra content.Apr 30, 2014 12:10 PM CDT
• Sandisk proves what $307M of SMART money will get youSandisk announces a high capacity 4TB industry first SSD - AND - an extremely performant 12Gb/s SAS SSD.Apr 30, 2014 7:12 AM CDT
• Star Wars Episode VII cast announced, Ford, Hamill and Fisher are backMark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher are all on-board for Star Wars Episode VII.Apr 30, 2014 3:51 AM CDT
• Microsoft to start selling Xbox One in China from September onwardsMicrosoft is making plans to introduce its Xbox One console in perhaps one of the largest gaming market in the world.Apr 29, 2014 10:33 PM CDT
• Microsoft working on a keyboard design that recognizes hand gesturesMicrosoft's prototype keyboard has 64 sensors that can recognize basic hand gestures.Apr 29, 2014 9:17 PM CDT
• Sony releases features list for PlayStation 4's 1.70 firmware updateSony PS4's latest update provides free editing software to let console gamers edit their game play video clips before sharing and an option to disable HDCP.Apr 29, 2014 8:11 PM CDT
• Amazon hiring engineers for designing its own ARM powered server chipsAmazon's recent hiring spree and several job listings indicates that the online retailer wants to build its own server chips.Apr 29, 2014 7:24 PM CDT
• Amazon.com opens new online storefront specific to wearable technologyWearable technology is the hottest thing in tech right now and Amazon is looking to cash in on the trend by opening a dedicated wearables storefront.Apr 29, 2014 1:57 PM CDT
• Release date announced for DRIVECLUB on Sony's PlayStation 4World Wide Studios has announced the official release date for its highly-anticipated title, DRIVECLUB for the PlayStation 4 console from Sony.Apr 29, 2014 1:36 PM CDT
• Alphacool announces a new GPU Cooler customization serviceWater-cooling a nonreference GPU with a full coverage block has been impossible for years now, but Alphacool is looking to change that with its new service.Apr 29, 2014 12:56 PM CDT
• Warner Bros. announces massive 31-disc Harry Potter Blu-ray BoxBeen holding out for a massive Harry Potter Blu-ray box set? How does a 31-disc extravaganza sound?Apr 29, 2014 6:03 AM CDT
• Launch of NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan-Z GPU delayedNVIDIA cancelled its plans to launch its latest flagship model at the last moment to make certain changes in its retail version.Apr 29, 2014 5:37 AM CDT
• SAPPHIRE intros the Radeon R9 290X Vapor-X OC GPUSAPPHIRE finally releases the GPU you've all been waiting for, the Radeon R9 290X Vapor-X OC.Apr 29, 2014 5:34 AM CDT
• ASUS announces new 28-inch 4K monitor for $799ASUS intros a new 4K gaming display, prices it competitively at $799.Apr 29, 2014 12:39 AM CDT
• PC games generates more revenue than console games globallyFree-to-play games and MOBA titles are the most popular PC game genres.Apr 28, 2014 11:00 PM CDT
• Russian sanctions might lead to increased cyberattacks against U.SThe U.S. may impose additional sanctions against Russia, and there is concern that Russian cyberattackers could disrupt government networks.Apr 28, 2014 10:43 PM CDT
• AT&T to provide in-flight internet service by late 2015AT&T's in-flight internet service is aimed to provide more reliable connection in comparison with existing in-flight Wi-Fi service.Apr 28, 2014 8:56 PM CDT
• Check out this awesome mutifunctional Delta bot called ZEGOZEGO is a multifunctional Delta Robot that is capable of 3D Printing, Plotting, Wood Burning, Engraving and PCB Milling, and even Pick and Place.Apr 28, 2014 7:05 PM CDT
• GPS maker Magellan prepared to invade U.S. bike GPS marketGPS specialist Magellan plans to release the Cyclo 315 and 505 units to North American cyclists starting in May.Apr 28, 2014 5:31 PM CDT
• Microsoft finally catches up with Google, Skype Group Calling now freeGoogle Hangouts is not longer the soul contender in the free group video chat world as Microsoft has just opened up Skype Group Video Calling for free.Apr 28, 2014 11:12 AM CDT
• Apple holographic display patent app lets users touch 3D objectsApple patent app outlines a slick sounding holographic style display that lets users manipulate 3D objects.Apr 28, 2014 10:17 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE gets wet unveiling its new WaterForce VGA cooling solutionGIGABYTE unveils its new VGA liquid-cooling solution: WaterForce.Apr 28, 2014 1:22 AM CDT
• AMD releases Catalyst 14.4 WHQL drivers, supports Radeon R9 295X2AMD releases the WHQL-certified version of its Radeon R9 295X2-compatible Catalyst 14.4 drivers.Apr 27, 2014 11:16 PM CDT
• Zack Snyder confirmed as the director of the Justice League movieWarner Bros. officially announces the Justice League movie, appoints Man of Steel's Zack Snyder to direct.Apr 27, 2014 9:50 PM CDT
• Apple hires watchmaker to help design next, even thinner MacBook AirIn order to get the next MacBook Air even smaller, Apple hires another watchmaker for its delicate design.Apr 27, 2014 9:31 PM CDT
• A working Pip-Boy 3000 has been thanks to NASA's SpaceApps ChallengeFallout fan? The Pip-Boy 3000 has been created, but you won't be able to buy it unfortunately.Apr 27, 2014 6:55 PM CDT
• McAfee: Online gambling provides method to commit money launderingOnline gambling websites give criminals the chance to commit money laundering in an effective fashion, as police authorities are slow to respond.Apr 27, 2014 1:45 PM CDT
• A number of Galaxy S5's are experiencing issues with their cameraA large number of Samsung's brand new Galaxy S5 smartphones are experiencing major problems with their cameras.Apr 27, 2014 6:27 AM CDT
• Researchers find lost Andy Warhol art from 30-year-old floppy disksHistory documenting the early convergence of art and digital technology by one of the world's most revered artists reclaimed.Apr 27, 2014 2:52 AM CDT
• ASUS shows off its first SSD, the HyperXpress SSDASUS teams up with Kingston to develop the HyperXpress SSD.Apr 26, 2014 8:56 PM CDT
• New 'high-performance' BF4 servers to stop rubber-banding issuesEA DICE using new 'high-performance' servers for Battlefield 4, which should fix up the rubber-banding issues.Apr 25, 2014 11:41 PM CDT
• Unreal Engine 4 supports PS4 and Xbox One; will support Linux, SteamOSUnreal Engine 4.1 update encourages indie developers by providing support for PS4, Xbox One, Linux and Steam.Apr 25, 2014 6:34 PM CDT
• Facebook launched NewsWire, a new service designed for journalistFacebook launches new NewsWire service to help journalist find the stories that are trending on the social network.Apr 25, 2014 2:23 PM CDT
• FTC says that ban on direct sales of Tesla vehicles is bad policyThe Federal Trade Commission has spoken up and said that the banning of direct sales of Tesla vehicles is a bad thing for everyone.Apr 25, 2014 11:44 AM CDT
• Transcend releases JetDrive SSD upgrade kits for MacBookTranscend's JetDrive SSD drives offer support for many MacBook variants, dating since late 2008.Apr 25, 2014 7:44 AM CDT
• OnePlus One smartphone boots incredibly fast, beats Nexus 5The $299 OnePlus One smartphone powered by CyanogenMod is incredibly fast at booting up - taking just a couple of seconds.Apr 24, 2014 11:33 PM CDT
• The entire country of Denmark is re-created in MinecraftThe duo from the Geodata agency have created a 1:1 model in the hopes that it will be introduced in local schools for educational purposes.Apr 24, 2014 9:18 PM CDT
• Peter Jackson renames the third and final 'Hobbit' movie'There and Back Again' no more.Apr 24, 2014 8:54 PM CDT
• Vladimir Putin says that the Internet is a 'CIA project'Russian President Vladimir Putin comes out and says that the Internet is a 'CIA project', through the US 'everything is monitored'Apr 24, 2014 8:40 PM CDT
• Netflix blames Comcast for overcharging to access the same net contentNetflix and Comcast exchange accusations over the 'toll' charges for accessing video content from content companies.Apr 24, 2014 7:26 PM CDT
• Google rumored to minus Google+ from its lineupSocial networking wars could heat up if the rumors of Google to soon kill Google+ are true.Apr 24, 2014 7:03 PM CDT
• Boston Children's Hospital website targeted by cyberattackersThe Boston Children's Hospital confirms it recently was attacked by cybercriminals, though no patient information was taken in the attempted breach.Apr 24, 2014 2:32 PM CDT
• Amazon Prime Pantry might let you skip the grocery storeAmazon Prime Pantry will ship canned foods, drinks, and lots more directly to your door saving you form driving to the grocery store.Apr 24, 2014 2:02 PM CDT
• ASRock's upcoming Z97 motherboard line gets detailed in 19 photosWe get a special sneak peak at ASRock's upcoming Z97 series of motherboards, and a look at one of their first boards to feature a m.2 SSD port.Apr 24, 2014 11:59 AM CDT
• Skylanders Trap Team ships October 5, adds a new wrinkle to the seriesSkylanders Trap Team is the next game in the Skylanders franchise and it will bring something new and interesting to the franchise.Apr 24, 2014 10:06 AM CDT
• Virtuix receives $3 million in investor funding for its Omni treadmillThe company behind the VR treadmill, Virtuix Omni, receives $3 million in investor funding.Apr 24, 2014 8:23 AM CDT
• Watch Dogs sequel would "certainly not" take so long to makeUbisoft Montreal begins talking about Watch Dogs 2, says its not in development, but a sequel would "certainly" not take as long to develop.Apr 24, 2014 5:39 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's GeForce GTX TITAN Z set for April 29 for $2999 excluding taxGot a spare $2999 to blow on a GPU? NVIDIA's GeForce GTX TITAN-Z goes on sale April 29.Apr 24, 2014 4:00 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE teases GeForce GTX-powered BRIX gaming PCGeForce-powered GIGABYTE BRIX PC teased.Apr 24, 2014 3:33 AM CDT
• Microsoft rumored to be working on free, cloud-based WindowsWould a free, cloud-based version of Windows interest you? This could be the future of Microsoft's desktop OS.Apr 23, 2014 11:26 PM CDT
• The Pentagon's latest experiment, a Terminator-like rescue robotDARPA and The Pentagon show off a new Terminator-like search and rescue robot.Apr 23, 2014 10:15 PM CDT
• VisionTek unveils new portable storage drive that utilizes mSATA SSDsVisionTek's latest portable storage device packs massive storage capacity into a very compact space thanks to utilization of mSATA SSDs.Apr 23, 2014 9:38 PM CDT
• Twitter's new Facebook-like profiles are now live for all usersTwitter has begun to push out its new timeline-esque user profiles to all users. Now allows the pinning of a single tweet and a larger header image.Apr 23, 2014 1:54 PM CDT

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