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• Sony will reportedly show off VR headset for the PS4 at E3 this yearIt looks like we could expect Sony to show off its VR headset for the PlayStation 4 at E3 in June.Feb 20, 2014 1:25 AM CST
• No more congestion or dead zones for mobiles? Yes thanks, pCellpCell promises super-powered signal for mobile networks, no more congestion, dead zones.Feb 20, 2014 12:31 AM CST
• Bethesda says it'll be 'a while' before we hear about Fallout 4If you were hoping to hear about Fallout 4 soon, put those hopes on hold for 'a while'Feb 19, 2014 10:31 PM CST
• LG introduces the G2 mini smartphoneLG announces it will unveil it's first ever 'compact' smartphone at MWC 2014, the G2 mini.Feb 19, 2014 9:30 PM CST
• Google I/O slated for June 25th and 26th, tickets by lottery onlyGoogle's popular I/O developers conference set to be held in June, new ticket lottery is the only way to get in.Feb 19, 2014 8:33 PM CST
• Facebook just bought WhatsApp for $16 billion in cash and stockWhatsApp now owned by Facebook after $16 billion acquisition.Feb 19, 2014 4:40 PM CST
• Battlefield 4 shortcut kits now available free for premium playersBattlefield 4 shortcut kits available now, find out how to get yours for free if you are a premium member.Feb 19, 2014 3:27 PM CST
• First Forza Motorsport 5 track add-on is Road AmericaForza Motorsport 5 gets its first free track add-on with Road America available to download now.Feb 19, 2014 2:06 PM CST
• NEC unveils a pair of short-throw projectors with plenty of lumensNEC unveils two new short throw projectors with all the brightness you need for a high quality image.Feb 19, 2014 12:06 PM CST
• Microsoft's SkyDrive is now officially named OneDriveSkydrive is now officially renamed to OneDrive, Microsoft offering 7GB of free storage space to all new users.Feb 19, 2014 11:28 AM CST
• Yamaha YAS-103 soundbar offers Bluetooth streaming and smartphone appYamaha's latest sound bar supports Bluetooth streaming and control from a smartphone app.Feb 19, 2014 11:08 AM CST
• Latest Xbox One update bug results in black screen for some usersXbox One Update bug leaves some users seeing nothing but a black screen at power on.Feb 19, 2014 10:32 AM CST
• Konami video compares all versions of MGS 5: Ground ZeroesKonami unveils video that shows the differences between all four versions of Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes.Feb 19, 2014 10:05 AM CST
• Nokia Treasure Tag launches in April to track your stuffNokia Treasure Tags launch in April to help you keep track of your smartphone and other items.Feb 19, 2014 9:29 AM CST
• Lenovo India removes three e-tailers from its authorized sellers listLenovo India doesn't seem to be too happy with e-tailers selling their devices at a "predatory" price.Feb 19, 2014 8:46 AM CST
• Valve says its anti-cheat system does not spy on user's systemA reddit user caused quite a stir at Global offensive section in Reddit which forced Gabe Newell to respond.Feb 19, 2014 7:53 AM CST
• Google guiding Glass users on social etiquette while wearing GlassGoogle wants Glass to be more social acceptable, so it is advising users how to use the device in public.Feb 19, 2014 5:27 AM CST
• Multiple vulnerabilities found in Belkin WeMo home automation modulesMore than one vulnerabilities were found in Belkin WeMo devices that can put user's home and connected devices in attacker's control.Feb 19, 2014 2:31 AM CST
• NVIDIA released 334.89 WHQL drivers along with newer GTX GPUsWith the release of new GTX cards, NVIDIA releases a new drivers.Feb 18, 2014 9:55 PM CST
• Hackers exploit ASUS routers, gains access to connected drivesHackers have exploited a vulnerability found in ASUS routers with USB ports for storage, which allowed them to gain access to the connected drives.Feb 18, 2014 7:44 PM CST
• Irrational Games, makers of Bioshock, calls it quits and will closeIrrational Games, the makers of Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite suddenly shuts down operations, and dissolves company.Feb 18, 2014 4:43 PM CST
• RumorTT: Apple / Tesla talks most likely about new battery factoryNew reports are suggesting that Elon Musk met with Apple executives to hold talks about teaming up to build new lithium-based battery factory.Feb 18, 2014 2:33 PM CST
• US Navy embraces lasers and electric guns on shipsThe US Navy is taking its technology to the next level with a few futuristic weapons that sound like something straight out of a sci-fi story.Feb 18, 2014 2:00 PM CST
• Grace Digital Encore Wi-Fi music system features alarms and moreGrace Digital Encore Wi-Fi Music System has seven alarms, supports paid music services and free Internet radio.Feb 18, 2014 1:08 PM CST
• Harman Kardon rolls out Soho headphones and Esquire wireless speakerHarman Kardon shows off new Soho headphones and Esquire Bluetooth loudspeaker promising good looks and quality sound.Feb 18, 2014 12:47 PM CST
• Chroma Musical FPS game coming from Rock Band creator HarmonixRock Band Creator Harmonix has announced a new musical FPS game called Chroma that gives bonuses for moving in rhythm with the music.Feb 18, 2014 12:13 PM CST
• Google Chromecast to get screen mirroring via AllCast appGoogle Chromecast streaming device will get Android screen mirroring feature thanks to AllCast app soon.Feb 18, 2014 11:42 AM CST
• Digital Storm now offering NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan Black GPUsDigital Storm announces availability of NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan Black and Maxwell GPU's for its boutique systems.Feb 18, 2014 11:25 AM CST
• CoinTerra unveils new PCIe GSX I bitcoin mining cardCoinTerra GSX I bitcoin mining card coming in June.Feb 18, 2014 10:31 AM CST
• Austin and Seattle to get first bitcoin ATMs in the USFirst bitcoin ATMs coming to the US will land in Austin and Seattle.Feb 18, 2014 9:54 AM CST
• NVIDIA unleashes the GeForce GTX Titan Black, the worlds fastest GPUNVIDIA's Titan is black in all new Black Edition trim, and is designed to handle all the 4K gaming you can throw at it.Feb 18, 2014 9:44 AM CST
• Sony PS4 has sold 5.3 million units globally since launchSony has sold over 5.3 million PS4 consoles.Feb 18, 2014 9:23 AM CST
• Team Group unveils new ultra-small C134 Compact Flash DriveTeam Group announces the launch of a thumbnail-sizes compact flash drive featuring an all metal exterior.Feb 17, 2014 7:18 PM CST
• Konami confirms Metal Gear Solid 5 will run better on PlayStation 4Sony's PS4 looks to be the system to have if you want to get the most out of Metal Gear Solid.Feb 17, 2014 6:33 PM CST
• BlackBerry's Jakarta smartphone pictured in newly leaked imagesBlackBerry's project Jakarta get's outed as Z3 and shown off in newly leaked images.Feb 17, 2014 4:05 PM CST
• Titanfall map names and more gleaned from beta game dataTitanfall demo scoured for details on what's coming in the full version of the game.Feb 17, 2014 2:01 PM CST
• "The Moon" worm infecting Linksys home and SMB routersA self replicating worm that takes advantage of a vulnerable exploit found in the router's firmware and spreading the infection across.Feb 17, 2014 1:27 PM CST
• Could this laser hologram concept be the stoplight of the future?Artist Hanyoung Lee develops concept traffic light wall that's impossible for motorist to not notice, uses lasers to project ten-foot tall hologram.Feb 17, 2014 1:17 PM CST
• MGS V: Ground Zeroes to run at native 1080p only on PS4MGS V: Ground Zeroes to have higher resolution on PS4 than Xbox One, both support 60 fps.Feb 17, 2014 12:41 PM CST
• Bitcoin withdrawals will return soon says Mt GoxMt. Gox says it will reopen withdrawal transactions "soon," after bug fix has been implemented and tested.Feb 17, 2014 12:21 PM CST
• Apple acquisitions head met with Tesla CEO, says sourceApple acquisitions head met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, deal in the works?Feb 17, 2014 12:07 PM CST
• Study shows iron-platinum nanocrystals boosts HAMR's performanceAccording to research by A*STAR, FePt nanocrystals can boost HAMR drive's performance.Feb 17, 2014 11:36 AM CST
• LeakedTT: More Galaxy S5 specs surface, 2K screen confirmedSamsung's Galaxy S5 said to feature a 1440x2560 2K display, renders Apple's retina technology obsolete.Feb 17, 2014 10:52 AM CST
• Kim Dotcom retiring from Call of Duty, hopes to be king of TitanfallKing of Call of Duty, Kim Dotcom, says he is retiring from CoD: Ghosts and setting his sights on Titanfall.Feb 17, 2014 9:31 AM CST
• Google acquired SlickLogin to replace passwords with inaudible soundsA brilliant solution from a Startup is just what Google had in mind to replace with password and maybe even the two-factor authentication system.Feb 17, 2014 7:03 AM CST
• Tax Dispute in India won't affect Nokia's planned sale to MicrosoftWith Tax disputes still pending in the court and with a very close deadline, will Nokia be able to complete its deal with Microsoft as promised??Feb 17, 2014 12:23 AM CST
• Unnamed U.S. law firm caught up in NSA spying, report statesIt looks like the NSA also worked with the Australian government to spy on a U.S. law firm retained by the Indonesian government.Feb 16, 2014 7:19 PM CST
• Pennsylvania high school adopts Linux, rolls out laptops to studentsA high school in Amish Country will roll out Linux-based laptops to 1,500 students.Feb 16, 2014 5:45 PM CST
• Samsung started boosting its production of 25nm DRAM chipsSamsung's decision to boost 25nm DRAM production poses a threat to Micron Technology and SK Hynix.Feb 16, 2014 3:17 PM CST
• Norwegian psycho ready to launch hunger strike if PS2 isn't upgradedNotorious Norwegian mass murder Anders Breivik wants a PS2 upgraded to a PS3 or he's going... on a hunger strike.Feb 14, 2014 11:30 PM CST
• Sony PlayStation 4 dominating Microsoft Xbox One global salesThe PlayStation 4 clearly outpaced the Xbox One in January sales.Feb 14, 2014 8:01 PM CST
• Bitcoin glitch wipes out Silk Road 2.0, is the end near?Silk Road 2.0 breached by hackers, millions in bitcoin stolen.Feb 14, 2014 4:08 PM CST
• T-Mobile makes steps in the right direction, fighting wireless rivalsT-Mobile is expanding its customer base in the United States, but will continue to need to dig deep.Feb 13, 2014 8:59 PM CST
• Taco Bell teasing mobile app that lets customers order from phonesTaco Bell wants its customers to begin ordering via an application on their smartphone.Feb 13, 2014 9:37 AM CST
• 500px for iOS updated to allow photo upload from iPhone and iPad500px begins allowing iOS users the ability to upload images directly from their iPhone and iPad after latest update.Feb 13, 2014 8:48 AM CST
• Edward Snowden asks Russia for protection, after threats from the USNSA whistleblower Edward Snowden threatened by US officials, asks Russian law enforcement for protection.Feb 13, 2014 5:34 AM CST
• Microsoft "seriously considering" Android apps on Windows PhoneMicrosoft is thinking of allowing Android apps on Windows, Windows Phone.Feb 13, 2014 12:33 AM CST
• Toyota issues Prius recall over faulty softwareToyota Prius issues worldwide recall to resolve a software issue.Feb 12, 2014 7:31 PM CST
• FirePower Technology honors OCZ PSU warranties, keeps products aliveFirePower will honor OCZ PSU warranties.Feb 12, 2014 12:18 PM CST
• Intel preparing native 15-core Xeon processorIntel preparing 15-core Xeon processor capable of being installed in a motherboard with seven more processors for up to 240 threads.Feb 12, 2014 5:36 AM CST
• US Army to begin testing 'Iron Man' armor this June'Iron Man' armor will be tested out in a few months time by the US Army.Feb 12, 2014 3:43 AM CST
• Sandisk's new Extreme PRO USB 3.0 flash drive writes up to 240MB/secSandisk announces its new Extreme PRO USB 3.0 premium, high-performance flash drive, capable of writing at 240MB/sec.Feb 11, 2014 8:20 PM CST
• AMD details DockPort in newly released video on YouTubeAMD's DockPort technology is almost here, check out what its all about in a new video released by its creators.Feb 11, 2014 7:23 PM CST
• Microsoft says Xbox One updates and new accessories coming in MarchMicrosoft's Xbox One will receive system updates in March, says Redmond. New accessories slated for March arrival as well.Feb 11, 2014 6:19 PM CST
• Another Bitcoin exchange halts transfers over website issuesBitcoin exchange, Bitstamp, halts all withdrawal transactions due to DDOS attack.Feb 11, 2014 5:19 PM CST
• Sandisk unveils new Ultra Dual USB drive for PC and Mobile devicesSandisk's shows off its first dual USB drive compatible with both laptop and desktops as well as mobile devices.Feb 11, 2014 4:06 PM CST
• ReportTT: Mozilla is planning to sell ads within its Firefox browserBrace yourself, ads are coming to Firefox courtesy of Mozilla.Feb 11, 2014 2:41 PM CST
• Sony now sells its waterproof MP3 player inside a bottle of waterSony begins selling Bottled Walkman in New Zealand as a way to promote the device's waterproof claims.Feb 11, 2014 1:35 PM CST
• Flappy Bird was killed because it was too addictive says developerFlappy Bird developer opens up for first time about his decision to pull #1 game from marketplace.Feb 11, 2014 9:39 AM CST
• Former NSA analyst creates encryption tool to prevent snoopingWant to try and limit potential NSA snooping? Encrypt information!Feb 11, 2014 4:26 AM CST
• SoftBank and Sprint unlikely to receive approval to acquire T-MobileSoftbank and Sprint might be interested in purchasing T-Mobile, but the US government might now allow the deal to happen.Feb 11, 2014 2:29 AM CST
• Copyright groups say Canada is haven for Internet piracyOur friends north of the border are a fan of Internet piracy, according to a coalition of copyright groups.Feb 10, 2014 9:05 PM CST
• Devs say no more patches to Batman Arkham origins, new DLC insteadWarner Bros Games Montreal says no more bug fixing patches for Batman Arkham Origins, says its focusing on DLC instead.Feb 10, 2014 5:03 PM CST
• Firepower Technology picks up OCZ's power supply assetsOCZ Technology has sold its power supply business to a Firepower Technology, a smaller, lesser known company.Feb 10, 2014 4:16 PM CST
• Broadcom unveils new SoCs that could bring LTE to mid-range phonesBroadcom announces new Turnkey LTE chips that target Mid-range smartphones in the sub $300 range.Feb 10, 2014 4:00 PM CST

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