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• 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
• RadioShack to close 1,100 stores nationwide, continuing to unravelUS electronics retailer RadioShack will close an additional 1,100 stores as the company fights for survival against other retailers and e-tailers.Mar 4, 2014 1:20 PM CST
• Lamborghini Huracan digital dash is powered by NVIDIALamborghini Huracan uses a digital dash that is powered by NVIDIA offering multiple layouts.Mar 4, 2014 12:52 PM CST
• Apple patent lets iPhone users listen to live voice messagesApple patent shows a way to let mobile users listen on as you leave a voice mail.Mar 4, 2014 12:17 PM CST
• Don't mess with Zelda fans: Man stabbed with Master Sword in disputeMaster Sword wielding man stabs girlfriends estranged husband during a domestic dispute between the two.Mar 4, 2014 11:23 AM CST
• Windows 8.1 Update 1 hits RTM according to sourceWindows 8.1 Update one reaches RTM storage according to source and gets shared with partners.Mar 4, 2014 11:09 AM CST
• Logitech Harmony Smart Keyboard makes typing easy on your consoleLogitech Harmony Smart keyboard lets you type on your set top box or game console and acts as a universal remote.Mar 4, 2014 10:40 AM CST
• Hackers compromised more than 300,000 SOHO wireless routersOver the weeks, multiple reports of attacks on SOHO routers are on the rise, irrespective of the brands.Mar 4, 2014 10:24 AM CST
• PS4 game console reaches 6 million units sold globally since launchSony offers new global sales numbers and other tidbits about the PS4 game console.Mar 4, 2014 10:07 AM CST
• Watchdogs will release June 30th if a recent leak from Sony is trueSony leaks info that clues is in on when Watchdogs will launch on the PS4.Mar 4, 2014 9:30 AM CST
• OCZ Storage Solutions releases Z-Drive 4500Toshiba's new OCZ Storage Solutions branch release the Z-Drive 4500.Mar 4, 2014 7:56 AM CST
• Windows Phone 8.1 will ship with Microsoft's voice assistant, CortanaMicrosoft reveals detailed plans on Cortana, its new personal digital assistant that will be baked into Windows Phone 8.1.Mar 4, 2014 3:31 AM CST
• Sony Pictures 1998 'Godzilla' roars to Blu-ray in MaySony Pictures has announced the upcoming Blu-ray release of the much lambasted (but ultimately financially successful) 1998 Godzilla.Mar 4, 2014 2:11 AM CST
• Netflix phishing scam tricks subscribers to steal data from their PCScammers originating from India found duping Netflix subscribers to steal files, images and even credit card details.Mar 3, 2014 11:13 PM CST
• Popular event notification site, Meetup, down for days due to DDoSMeetup suffering from service outage due to DDoS attack for several days on end now.Mar 3, 2014 9:40 PM CST
• Kickstarter surpasses $1 billion in pledges since first launchingKickstarter has seen more than $1 billion in pledges from more than 5.7 million backers.Mar 3, 2014 9:39 PM CST
• Samsung's new Chromebook 2 looks quite dapper in its new leather skinSamsung unveils the predecessor to its popular Chromebook, gives it a premium leather skin.Mar 3, 2014 9:38 PM CST
• Microsoft to inform Windows XP users of end of support via popupThe popular Windows XP OS reaches end of support on April 8, and users will face security and compliance issues if they wait around, Microsoft says.Mar 3, 2014 8:50 PM CST
• Scientist use laser beam to control the mind of a flyResearchers at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute have successfully used a laser beam to control a fly's mind and make it mate with a ball of wax.Mar 3, 2014 7:05 PM CST
• Security company FireEye lists most targeted countries, industriesGlobal malware threats continue to grow, and security firm FireEye outlines the most targeted nations and industries.Mar 3, 2014 4:34 PM CST
• Bill Gates is once again the richest man in the world says ForbesBill Gates is once again the richest man in the world with more than $78 billion in net-worth.Mar 3, 2014 4:09 PM CST
• Gartner: Global tablet sales soared 68 percent, Android leadsGoogle Android dominates the tablet market, though Amazon leads hardware sales - and the fight will continue to evolve at a rapid pace.Mar 3, 2014 3:34 PM CST
• DICE officially addresses Battlefield 4's net code issuesDice takes to the Battlefield blog to address network bugs and what its working on to fix things.Mar 3, 2014 2:07 PM CST
• Keurig will use DRM in new coffee machines to stave off refill marketKeurig wants to choke off the K-Cup refill market with a new DRM system that will only allow official refills to be used.Mar 3, 2014 12:37 PM CST
• Apple announces CarPlay, 18 car companies committed to use this iOSApple wishes to take a bite of connected cars via major car manufacturers and its iOS 7 iphone devices.Mar 3, 2014 12:15 PM CST
• Recent leaks shows more Titanfall images, maps and modesRedditor member leaked 10 screenshots of the Titanfall maps and more information about its campaign gameplay.Mar 3, 2014 10:55 AM CST
• LeakedTT: The next-gen HTC One gets outed in new comparison videoThe new HTC One leaks again, this time in video form, gets compared to the current HTC One.Mar 3, 2014 9:40 AM CST
• Outgoing NSA chief General Keith Alexander calls for reformGen. Keith Alexander wants to see the NSA undergo reform, but doesn't want to see Congress impede the agency's ability to defend against cyberattacks.Mar 3, 2014 8:16 AM CST
• Disney hit new critical and financial benchmarks with FrozenDisney's 'Frozen' is raking in the cash.Mar 3, 2014 8:01 AM CST
• Android Jelly Bean, Kit Kat vulnerable to security flawNew Android vulnerability gives cybercriminals the chance to monitor conversations after being rerouted from the VPN.Mar 3, 2014 1:33 AM CST
• Google includes restaurant menus in its search resultsGoogle will now start showing menus of the restaurants you want to go, but the service is enabled for United States as of now.Mar 2, 2014 11:48 PM CST
• Hackers compromised RT.com to replace the word 'Russian' with 'Nazi'RT.com's headlines with the word 'Russian' was changed to 'Nazi' after heavy criticism for being biased.Mar 2, 2014 8:55 PM CST
• Struggling retailer Sears now dealing with a reported cyber breachRetailer Sears reportedly opened an investigation regarding a data breach, though hasn't confirmed if the company suffered from a cyberattack.Mar 2, 2014 7:11 PM CST
• Security firm blames Russian government for making Uroburos malwareThe nasty Uroburos malware likely came from the Russian government, security experts now claim.Mar 2, 2014 5:37 PM CST
• Chinese government continues to plague U.S. with cyberattacksChinese hackers are continually targeting U.S. and other western critical infrastructure, and how to combat the issue is far from easy.Mar 2, 2014 1:35 PM CST
• Will Mac OS X Snow Leopard be the next big target for cybercriminals?There is concern that Apple already is giving up on OS X Snow Leopard security updates, only four years after the OS was released.Mar 2, 2014 11:45 AM CST
• A woman was assaulted and robbbed at a bar for wearing Google GlassWearing Google glass in certain places whether or not you're recording could be a bad idea.Mar 2, 2014 12:02 AM CST
• Dailymotion ready to invade US, thrown down with YouTubeOnline video site Dailymotion looks to jump into the US video market, ready to compete with YouTube and Netflix.Mar 1, 2014 11:44 AM CST
• Japanese researchers testing 'Earclip-type wearable PC' prototypeAn earclip style wearable computing prototype which can be controlled by your facial expressions, monitor your health and a lot more.Mar 1, 2014 10:30 AM CST
• Dark Souls 2 to be released on PC via SteamBandai Namco's upcoming game will be available for PC via steam, according to an advertisement.Mar 1, 2014 9:20 AM CST
• Next-gen Wolfenstein game is 1080p at 60FPS on both Xbox One, PS4Bethesda confirms Wolfenstein: The New Order will run at 1080p and 60FPS on both next-gen consoles.Mar 1, 2014 7:25 AM CST
• Don't believe in climate change? Apple CEO says sell your Apple stockTim Cook tells the world if you don't believe in climate change, to get out of Apple stock.Mar 1, 2014 6:17 AM CST
• Spritz wants to see you reading at 1,000 words per minuteA startup company wants to see you reading way faster than you do right now, up to 1,000 words per minute.Mar 1, 2014 5:34 AM CST
• British Spy Agency considered using Microsoft Kinect for SurveillanceBritish spy agency 'GCHQ' expressed its wish to exploit Microsoft's vast network of gaming consoles to spy on suspects via Kinect cameras.Mar 1, 2014 4:29 AM CST
• Apple rumored to launch iOS in the Car next week with big car makersApple partnered up with Ferrari, Mercedes and Volvo for iOS in the Car, which will reportedly be launched next week.Mar 1, 2014 3:29 AM CST
• A new Rocksteady-developed Batman game is rumored to be in the worksIf the rumors are true, expect a new Rocksteady-developed Batman game to be revealed very soon.Mar 1, 2014 12:28 AM CST
• Apple says its competitors are ripping it off, big timeApple on its competitors: "we're getting ripped off left, right and sideways"Feb 28, 2014 11:59 PM CST
• Just 48% of RSA attendees surveyed think NSA overstepped boundariesLess than half of those surveyed during the RSA Conference feel the NSA overstepped boundaries with its spying practice.Feb 28, 2014 11:42 PM CST
• Researchers create battery-free gesture recognition control systemLow-powered protype called 'AllSee' uses TV signals as a source of power and also the means to recognize gestures.Feb 28, 2014 11:15 PM CST
• Freescale introduces MCU that is smaller than a golfball dimpleFreescale preps a ARM based MCU that's smaller than a golf ball dimple, perfect for applications from wearable tech to pills for patience's diagnosis.Feb 28, 2014 9:27 PM CST
• Formula 1 race car team tripped up by virus, loses day of testingComputer virus hits professional race car team, Formula 1 team loses day of track testing.Feb 28, 2014 8:48 PM CST
• Tor working on a way to hide instant messaging chat recordsTo dodge any potential surveillances, Tor plans to make a tool to force IM service to use their anonymous service.Feb 28, 2014 8:20 PM CST
• DICE unveils Naval Strike, the next DLC for Battlefield 4Battlefield 4 Naval Strike is almost here, resurrects Titan mode.Feb 28, 2014 8:03 PM CST
• Sapphire unveils new R7 240 low-profile GPUSapphire's new R7 240 is the low-profile 4k solution you have been looking for!Feb 28, 2014 7:17 PM CST
• Oh the irony, RSA Conference mobile app users exposedGo figure... the official RSA Conference 2014 app was vulnerable to attacks by outsiders.Feb 28, 2014 5:34 PM CST
• Microsoft could soon release a free edition of Windows 8.1Microsoft is rumored to be prepping a free version of Windows 8.1 to attract more users.Feb 28, 2014 4:14 PM CST
• RPG gamers, prepare for Path of Exile: Sacrifice of the Vaal updateThe Path of Exile: Sacrifice of the Vaal update publicly launches next week, so get ready to get your PC gaming on!Feb 28, 2014 3:01 PM CST
• Tesla / Apple talks almost certainly about Li-ion battery factoryRecent meetings between Tesla Motors and Apple were about Tesla's new battery factory and not about an acquisition.Feb 28, 2014 2:15 PM CST
• Target, other retailers trying to come to terms with data breachesRetailers should improve security and learn from Target's data breach that continues to plague the company in continued fallout.Feb 28, 2014 1:46 PM CST
• Secunia: 1,208 vulnerabilities in the 50 most popular programsThere are plenty of vulnerabilities in the most popular programs, and users must be aware of the increased threat levels from malware, viruses, etc.Feb 28, 2014 1:16 PM CST
• Intel working on 750-Series PCIe based SSDsIntel may ditch SATA 6Gbps for PCIe for their upcoming SSD lineups while using same flash NAND technology.Feb 28, 2014 1:06 PM CST
• Alleged British hacker wants to stay in UK, avoid US extraditionBritish hacker wants to face charges in the UK and will look to oppose any extradition requests issued by the US government, his lawyers say.Feb 28, 2014 12:41 PM CST
• Variety of malware stealing bitcoins using exploited appsMalware is increasingly targeting bitcoin, with users having login information remotely stolen to bitcoin exchanges and online wallets.Feb 28, 2014 12:16 PM CST
• Refuel propane tank has an app to tell you when it's emptyQuirky Refuel system will tell you hoe much propane is left in your tank and share the details with an app.Feb 28, 2014 11:55 AM CST
• EU officials are meeting with Apple and others on in-app purchasesEU authorities plan to meet with Apple, Google, and others to help ensure in-app purchase transparency.Feb 28, 2014 11:17 AM CST
• Mobile banking on the rise among financial institutions, customersThe rise of mobile banking makes it easier for customers to complete transactions, but mobile institutions must be aware of potential roadblocks.Feb 28, 2014 11:06 AM CST
• IBM spends the week spending money on the cloudIBM invests over $1B deploying PaaS, makes another key acquisition, and launches a pay-as-you-go pricing model to ramp up its cloud business.Feb 28, 2014 10:08 AM CST
• Mt. Gox loses $437 million in Bitcoins, files for bankruptcyBitcoin exchange Mt. Gox says it lost almost half a billion in Bitcoins, forced to file for bankruptcy protection.Feb 28, 2014 9:57 AM CST
• Microsoft Studios' head promises Halo news at E3 2014Phil Spencer teases more details on Halo will be unveiled this summer at E3.Feb 28, 2014 9:47 AM CST
• Dish Network Explorer app upgraded with more featuresDish Explorer App for iPad gets updates to make it more usable and find programs.Feb 28, 2014 8:46 AM CST
• Netflix Hack Day gives Netflix engineers a creative outletNetflix shows off some of the best ideas from its latest Netflix Hack Day that may eventually become features.Feb 28, 2014 8:13 AM CST
• LG named most innovative company of the year at Mobile World CongressLG has been named the Most Innovative Device Manufacturer of the Year by GSMA.Feb 28, 2014 5:33 AM CST
• Intel introduces performance class SSDs for Gamers and Content makersIntel dumps overclockable SSDs, replaces it with Performance SSDs for gamers and content makers.Feb 28, 2014 12:31 AM CST
• Japanese government says bitcoin must be internationally regulatedThe Japanese government says bitcoins must be internationally regulated to avoid exploitable loopholes.Feb 27, 2014 11:46 PM CST
• Steam developers can now offer discounts and sales on their ownValve confirmed that the screenshot put up by a developer via imgur is authentic.Feb 27, 2014 10:32 PM CST

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