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• KINGMAX unveils its all new Pro Extreme SDXC line of memory cardsKINGMAX's new Pro Extreme line of SDXC / SDHC SD cards hit the storage market today.Mar 7, 2014 10:08 PM CST
• DRAM price fixing case settled for $310 Million, you can file a claimTime to get back that money you've spent for your DRAM and products that use DRAM- starting from $10.Mar 7, 2014 9:10 PM CST
• Motorola adds NCAA college themes to Moto MakerMotorola has just updated its Moto Maker software to include NCAA collegiate themes.Mar 7, 2014 7:15 PM CST
• Malaysian Airlines loses contact with a plane carrying 239 passengersMalaysian Airlines has lost contact with a plane carrying 239 people.Mar 7, 2014 7:07 PM CST
• Watch Dogs is 1080p on PS4, 960p on Xbox One and 4K and beyond on PCUbisoft reveals resolution and frame rate for Watch Dogs on next-gen consoles and PC.Mar 7, 2014 6:55 PM CST
• Club 3D unveils its Radeon R9 290 and 290X royalAce GPUsClub 3D adds the new AMD Radeon R9 290 and 290X royalAce edition GPUs to its PokerSeries of video cards.Mar 7, 2014 6:08 PM CST
• Twitter flips the script on Vine, bans pornographic uploadsTwitter updates Vine's Terms of Service, institutes an app wide ban on pornographic videos unless they are artistic or documentary in nature.Mar 7, 2014 5:22 PM CST
• This concept from Balogh is what smartwatches should look likeGoogle, LG, Apple, and Samsung need to take notes from this smartwatch design.Mar 7, 2014 4:12 PM CST
• Study: Forty percent of those hit with Cryptolocker ransomware pay upThe Cryptolocker ransomware continues to cause issues for businesses in the US and western world, with 40% of those infected paying up.Mar 7, 2014 3:38 PM CST
• HobbyKing launches RotorBits, a new line of multi-rotor partsHobbyKing has just unveiled its new RotorBits line of multi-rotor frames and parts which enable almost anyone to build a multi-rotor copter.Mar 7, 2014 3:15 PM CST
• Game of Thrones: The Mix Tape, yeah that exist and you can listen tooHBO has commissioned a hiphop album about its hit series Game of Thrones titled Catch The Throne: The Mix Tape.Mar 7, 2014 1:48 PM CST
• Canon recalls PowerShot SX50 HS camera due to allergic reactionsCanon issues a recall on its PowerShot SX50 HS digital camera after users report allergic reactions.Mar 7, 2014 10:35 AM CST
• Stanford researchers create BeHop for better #Wi-Fi in crowded spacesStanford researches create robust and speedy BeHop wireless network with cheap consumer hardware.Mar 7, 2014 10:07 AM CST
• Blocks modular smartwatch lets the user configure their wearableBlocks Modular smartwatch is customizable by the user and aiming at mid-2015 launch.Mar 7, 2014 9:34 AM CST
• Mad Catz and Ouya announce content agreementMad Catz to get Ouya content on MOJO console later this spring.Mar 7, 2014 9:08 AM CST
• Tablet ordering and gaming comes to Buffalo Wild WingsBuffalo Wild Wings restaurants puts tablets at tables for ordering, paying, and gaming.Mar 7, 2014 8:49 AM CST
• 9/11 attack to be shown in a new light, with footage from spaceThe 9/11 terrorist attacks will be shown in a totally different way, with footage captured from the International Space Station.Mar 7, 2014 4:57 AM CST
• Shaquille O'Neal takes to IndieGoGo for his sequel to Shaq FuShaq is making a sequel to Shaq Fu, needs $450,000 in funding to make it happen.Mar 7, 2014 3:37 AM CST
• Ubisoft explains why it delayed Watch DogsWhy was Watch Dogs delayed? Ubisoft explains it needed more time getting everything together.Mar 7, 2014 2:29 AM CST
• VLC for Windows 8 to release on March 10thAfter doing last minute bug fixes, VideoLAN is all set to release its media player for Windows 8.Mar 7, 2014 12:48 AM CST
• Former Apple CEO to launch a new smartphone brand in IndiaApple's John Scully and Micromax's Ajay Sharma will launch its un-named company's smartphones and feature phones by April.Mar 7, 2014 12:32 AM CST
• Target CIO Beth Jacob resigns due to chaos following data breachTarget CIO quits and the company will now look to hire someone from outside of the company to help clean up a very expensive mess.Mar 6, 2014 11:16 PM CST
• PAPAGO unveils its first HD action camera, the GoLife ExtremePAPAGO officially announces the GoLife Extreme action camera, full HD for $269.Mar 6, 2014 10:53 PM CST
• Mobile difficulties plague workers in the office, no easy choicesTrying to keep mobile solutions secure in the workplace, and requires security software and employee reeducation.Mar 6, 2014 10:32 PM CST
• Apple's iPhone 5c is virtually unsellable, 3 million units in storageApple, iPhone, iPhone 5C, iOS, Cheap iPhone.Mar 6, 2014 8:48 PM CST
• Israel wants to turn country into cybersecurity "global center"Silicon Valley and Israeli companies want to boost working relationships at a time when cybersecurity is a major initiative for national governments.Mar 6, 2014 5:25 PM CST
• Court finds man guilty for "webcam" fix that spied on usersA British man has been convicted of hacking webcams on three unsuspecting female victims, and will be sentenced next month for his crimes.Mar 6, 2014 4:20 PM CST
• Smucker's online store compromised, company apologizes to customersBeloved jam and jelly company Smucker's was hit with what likely was a Trojan, stealing information during customer online checkout.Mar 6, 2014 3:17 PM CST
• Plextor set to unveil new M6 SSD line-up at CEBIT 2014Plextor is set to debut its new M6 Solid State Drive Line at CEBIT 2014, will feature multiple form factors.Mar 6, 2014 2:27 PM CST
• Pennzoil to host real Mario Kart racing at SXSW 2014Mario Kart fans can climb behind the wheel of a real Mario Kart at SXSW 2014 thanks to Pennzoil.Mar 6, 2014 12:05 PM CST
• Wello iPhone case monitors your heart rate, temperature, and moreWello iPhone case monitors health signs to help you get fit and stay healthy.Mar 6, 2014 11:30 AM CST
• Clare Computer Solutions details basic steps to PC defenseTrying to keep PCs secure isn't just up to software companies to develop security programs - users must also be vigilant and learn to defend.Mar 6, 2014 11:13 AM CST
• Sprint to add stolen and lost smartphones to CheckMend databaseSprint will begin putting all lost or stolen smartphones into an international database making it harder to sell and activate the devices.Mar 6, 2014 10:54 AM CST
• HTC Desire 301 budget smartphone gets officialHTC Desire 310 is a budget smartphone with a decent screen size aimed at Taiwan.Mar 6, 2014 10:22 AM CST
• IBM workers in China strike over Lenovo server dealIBM workers in China are on strike to oppose Lenovo purchase of server factory, production stop has lasted four days.Mar 6, 2014 9:50 AM CST
• GoDaddy suspends Mexican protest site after US embassy's interventionGoDaddy takes down a protest website after receiving an order from US embassy in Mexico.Mar 6, 2014 9:17 AM CST
• Russia Today anchor quits live on air over invasion of UkraineRT anchor quits on the air, says she can no longer work for the Kremlin-funded network after Russia invaded the Ukraine.Mar 6, 2014 7:31 AM CST
• Dell charging 16.25 UK pounds to install free web browser 'Firefox'Mozilla stunned after hearing a fee charge for installing Firefox and currently seeking legal advice.Mar 6, 2014 6:10 AM CST
• Twitch adds option for mobile games livestreaming and screen captureThe mobile SDK will enable to have Twitch's livstreaming and screencapture & sharing options in mobile games for Android and iOS.Mar 6, 2014 5:39 AM CST
• GIGABYTE unveils its first single Socket 2011 board with 10GbEGIGABYTE unveils a new monster motherboard, the GA-6PXSVT, the first single Socket 2011 motherboard with integrated 10GbE LAN.Mar 6, 2014 4:25 AM CST
• Sony used tricky marketing for Killzone: Shadow Fall's performanceSony advertises Killzone: Shadow Fall on the PS4 as 1080p at 60FPS, but runs at significantly lower res in multiplayer - lands Sony in hot water.Mar 6, 2014 3:27 AM CST
• Killzone Shadow Fall gets new multiplayer DLC and mapsKillzone Shadow Fall's first multiplayer expansion: The Insurgent Pack, is here and man is it fun!Mar 6, 2014 12:47 AM CST
• Path of Exile: Sacrifice of the Vaal expansion now availableAction RPG fans can now play the Path of Exile and its free expansion, Sacrifice of the Vaal, available today.Mar 5, 2014 11:50 PM CST
• Lulzbot unveils new flexible 3D Printing filament and filament guideLulzbot's new NinjaFlex enables users to print flexible and stretchable objects.Mar 5, 2014 9:46 PM CST
• RumorTT: Nexus 6 details begin to emerge months ahead of launchThe next-generation of Google's flagship Nexus smartphone sees its details leaked months ahead of launch, will be LG made and based on the G3.Mar 5, 2014 8:34 PM CST
• DirectX 12 is finally here, will launch on March 20th at GDC 2014Microsoft confirms DirectX 12 by quietly launching new Twitter account and website.Mar 5, 2014 7:27 PM CST
• Mt. Gox sees its source code and customer data leaked by hackersMt. Gox is in hot water again after its source code as well as employee and customer data is compromised and leaked by hackers.Mar 5, 2014 7:08 PM CST
• Comcast using its subscriber's home routers into Wi-Fi hotspotsComcast will be using a separate Wi-Fi signal via its owned home wireless equipments to ensure privacy and speed of its customers are not affected.Mar 5, 2014 6:55 PM CST
• ROKU unveils new HDMI Streaming Stick for just $50Roku's new Streaming Stick features over 1000 channels, is 1080p compatible and cost just $50.Mar 5, 2014 4:44 PM CST
• New malware makes anti-virus software 'totally useless'Malware threats are evolving and causing issues, with most Internet users targeted by malware and phishing attempts, data indicates.Mar 5, 2014 4:20 PM CST
• LG G Pad 8.3 LTE tablet lands at Verizon Wireless March 6Verizon will be offering a LTE version of the LG G Pad 8.3 for $99 for a few days only.Mar 5, 2014 1:03 PM CST
• Titanfall will get a season pass, DLC, and free feature updatesTitanfall will get new features added at no cost to gamers and DLC content will be offered via a season pass.Mar 5, 2014 12:34 PM CST
• New trailer video released for Batman: Arkham KnightWarner Bros. has just released the first official trailer video for Batman: Arkham Knight.Mar 5, 2014 11:44 AM CST
• Kingston DataTraveler microDuo works with microUSB portsKingston microDuo flash drive makes it easy to move files form a smartphone to your PC.Mar 5, 2014 11:32 AM CST
• Asteroid passing between Earth and moon is a "non event" says NASANASA is keeping an eye on an asteroid passing between the Earth and moon today with 1 in 10,000,000 chance of hitting us.Mar 5, 2014 10:59 AM CST
• 11-percent of Americans think HTM is actually a STDNew report from the LA Times says that 27-percent of Americans think a GIGABYTE is an insect, and 11-percent think HTML is a STD.Mar 5, 2014 10:30 AM CST
• Dish Network launches Dish Anywhere app for Kindle Fire HDX tabletsDish Network Dish Anywhere app now available for Amazon Kindle Fire HDX tablets.Mar 5, 2014 10:05 AM CST
• Zack Snyder hits back at Watchmen criticism over Terry Gilliam scriptZack Snyder responds over criticism over Watchmen movie.Mar 5, 2014 1:07 AM CST
• Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is coming to LinuxGabe Newell confirms that Counter-Strike: Global Offensive will make its way to Linux eventually.Mar 5, 2014 12:32 AM CST
• AMD's new AM1 chipset is an SoC for the desktopAMD unveils its new AM1 chipset, which is a new SoC destined for desktops in the developing markets.Mar 4, 2014 11:29 PM CST
• Flexcoin, a Bitcoin-based bank shuts down after $620k in coins stolenIs the end near for the Bitcoin? Flexcoin closes its doors after $620,000 in Bitcoins get stolen in cyber heist.Mar 4, 2014 10:58 PM CST
• US Banks to upgrade 95% its ATMs before Microsoft axes support for XPSome banks in United States are purchasing an extension support plan while they start upgrade process for its ATMs.Mar 4, 2014 9:57 PM CST
• Peggle 2 scheduled to land of the Xbox 360 on May 7thPeggle-Heads unite! Peggle 2 headed to Microsoft's Xbox One this May.Mar 4, 2014 9:43 PM CST
• HBO to stream its shows on PlayStation 3 via HBO Go appBetter late than never- HBO finally provides HBO GO app for Sony PS3, soon for PS4.Mar 4, 2014 9:19 PM CST
• Sharkoon unveils the BD28 ATX, a new gaming PC chassisThe Sharkoon BD28 is a tailored gaming ATX case that is built around a aggressive strength-inspired design.Mar 4, 2014 8:44 PM CST
• Companies fined for using emergency alert tone for a movie trailerThe movie 'Olympus has Fallen' caused a panic with a lot of people as the trailer with the two-tone emergency alert aired in multiple channels.Mar 4, 2014 8:14 PM CST
• RumorTT: Facebook purchasing drone company to create aerial internetFacebook is reportedly in acquisition talks with Titan Aerospace, would use drones to blanket Africa with free Wi-Fi.Mar 4, 2014 7:33 PM CST
• Star Citizen dogfighting module will launch soon, after PAX EastRSI will launch the dogfighting module for Star Citizen after PAX East.Mar 4, 2014 7:29 PM CST
• Microsoft may plan to bring Xbox Live for iOS and Android gamesMicrosoft wants to go cross-platform to allow gamers to play its games, store achievements and scores irrespective of the mobile platform.Mar 4, 2014 7:14 PM CST
• XMBC releases 13.0 'Gotham' Beta 1The new XMBC Media Center comes with many optimized improvements for Rasberry Pi and Android, improved UPnP support and a lot more.Mar 4, 2014 6:55 PM CST
• Sapphire unleashes new R9 280 Dual-X and R9 280X Vapor-X GPUsSapphire's two new GPUs fill in the gap between the R9 270 and R9 290 and introduces a new R9 280X model.Mar 4, 2014 6:54 PM CST
• Ancient virus found in Siberia has been brought back to life30,000-year old virus has been revived by scientist, leading experts to believe melting polar ice could unleash more ancient viruses upon us.Mar 4, 2014 5:42 PM CST
• Batman: Arkham Knight announced as next game in Batman franchiseWarner Bros. announces Batman: Arkham Knight as the next game in the epic franchise.Mar 4, 2014 4:48 PM CST
• Social media platforms used to monitor HIV risk, other medical issuesHealthcare and social media has created a unique opportunity to conduct research and communicate directly with patients and prospective patients.Mar 4, 2014 4:20 PM CST
• Augmented reality continues to grow in popularity, go mainstreamThe widespread adoption of augmented reality is growing, and retailers are more keen to give the emerging technology a try as technology develops.Mar 4, 2014 3:28 PM CST

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