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• OCZ Vertex 460 Pictured - Barefoot 3 M10 and Toshiba 19nm ToggleOCZ prepares Vertex 460 SSD with Toshiba 19nm Toggle Flash.Jan 7, 2014 10:54 PM CST
• World Exclusive- Marvell 88SS9293 Altaplus PCIe 2.0 x4 SSD ControllerMarvell readies new 4-lane PCIe SSD controller for higher performance.Jan 7, 2014 9:58 PM CST
• Phanteks launches Enthoo Primo White Edition, with clean finishPhanteks launches a White Edition of its popular Enthoo Primo case, for gamers with deep pockets.Jan 7, 2014 9:05 PM CST
• Sony PlayStation 4 global demand outpaces Microsoft Xbox 360 salesSony and Microsoft are working hard at CES 2014 to entice potential gamers to purchase the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One next-generation game consoles.Jan 7, 2014 7:30 PM CST
• Sony unveils its Xperia Z1S, will launch as a T-Mobile exclusiveSony unveils the new waterproof Xperia Z1S, will launch this month as an exclusive to T-Mobile.Jan 7, 2014 12:34 PM CST
• Razer unveils its fitness tracking smartwatch, the NabuRazer unveils its Nabu, is a fitness tracking smartwatch.Jan 7, 2014 10:27 AM CST
• Be Quiet shows off their new PSUs and CPU coolers at CES 2014We visit Be Quiet at CES 2014 and take a look at all of the new products they are showing off at CES 2014.Jan 7, 2014 6:50 AM CST
• ASUS unveils its new Intel Atom-powered ZenFone smartphonesASUS unveils its new ZenFone range of smartphones powered by Intel's Atom processor.Jan 7, 2014 5:14 AM CST
• Corsair announces its first mini-ITX case, the Obsidian Series 250DHas Corsair just unveiled one of the best cases for a Steam Machine with its Obsidian Series 250D?Jan 7, 2014 3:13 AM CST
• Corsair announces two new Graphite Series full-tower casesCorsair takes CES 2014 as the opportunity to unveil two new full-tower cases in its Graphite Series range.Jan 7, 2014 3:08 AM CST
• Corsair reveals its new Hydro Series H105 coolerCorsair unveils its new Hydro Series H105 Liquid CPU Cooler, features a thicker 240mm radiator.Jan 7, 2014 3:04 AM CST
• Corsair outs its AX1500i PSU, a PSU for the enthusiastCorsair announces its new, super high-end, enthusiast-class AX1500i PSU.Jan 7, 2014 3:01 AM CST
• Broadcom triples home Wi-Fi speeds with its new 5G Wi-Fi offeringsBroadcom amps up wireless speeds for your home with 5G Wi-Fi.Jan 7, 2014 12:02 AM CST
• Google to push Android into Audi, GM, Honda, Hyundai carsGoogle will use NVIDIA technology to get its Android OS into cars from the biggest automotive companies in the world.Jan 6, 2014 11:39 PM CST
• LG unveils its production-ready, flexible OLED TV at CES 2014LG unveils the world's first flexible OLED TV, coming in at a massive 77 inches.Jan 6, 2014 9:40 PM CST
• Vizio pushes toward 4K TVs, slays its 3D support completelyVizio announces that it will no longer make 3D TVs, will instead push toward with 4K.Jan 6, 2014 6:25 PM CST
• Notch, a motion tracker that captures all body movementNotch is a sleek looking, small wearable movement capture device.Jan 6, 2014 6:08 PM CST
• Michael Bay walks out on the Samsung press conference at CES 2014Michael 'Explosions' Bay walks out after teleprompter fails during Samsung press event at CES 2014.Jan 6, 2014 5:12 PM CST
• Roku ready to innovate, partnering with HDTV makers to help it happenSet-top maker Roku is innovating to stay competitive in a rapidly changing home entertainment market.Jan 6, 2014 11:20 AM CST
• Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon 802, a TV-specific SoCQualcomm announces a TV-specific SoC, the Snapdragon 802.Jan 6, 2014 8:43 AM CST
• Lenovo also unveils an all-in-one PC, new 4K display and AndroidLenovo's new N308 all-in-one PC, and a new 4K monitor with Android on-board.Jan 6, 2014 6:13 AM CST
• Lenovo surprises us all with a new 28-inch 4K display, priced at $799Lenovo unveils its new ThinkVision Pro2840m monitor, a 28-inch 4K-capable display for just $799.Jan 6, 2014 12:31 AM CST
• Users finally giving up on Windows XPMicrosoft is finally seeing businesses migrate from the aging Windows XP operating system, which reaches end-of-support later this year.Jan 5, 2014 10:14 AM CST
• Oculus confirms new Rift developer kit being shown off at CES 2014Oculus VR confirms it is showing off the next Rift dev kit at CES 2014.Jan 5, 2014 8:00 AM CST
• Apple rumored to launch 12-inch iPad destined for enterpriseApple rumored to please the enterprise with a 12-inch 'iPad Pro'Jan 5, 2014 2:14 AM CST
• Intel's upcoming Knights Landing CPU will feature 72 coresIntel's 14nm Xeon Phi, or codename Knights Landing CPU will feature a number-busting 72 cores.Jan 5, 2014 1:45 AM CST
• The NSA is building a quantum computer - the end of privacy?The NSA is building a quantum computer, would break through any encryption.Jan 2, 2014 11:34 PM CST
• Lenovo unveils the Vibe Z, its first LTE-based smartphoneLenovo unveils new LTE-based smartphone ahead of CES 2014.Jan 2, 2014 12:29 PM CST
• Mach Xtreme debuts new SSD barely larger than a postage stampMach Xtreme Technology's new DIY series SSD is not much larger than a normal SATA connector.Jan 2, 2014 10:31 AM CST
• Lian Li tease its DK01 desk chassis, a PC in your desk prototypeHave you always wanted your PC in your desk? Lian Li unveils its new DK01 desk chassis prototype.Jan 2, 2014 2:05 AM CST
• Snapchat user database hacked, 4.6M users compromisedSnapchat user database compromise affects 4.6 million users and exposes contact information.Jan 1, 2014 9:30 PM CST
• Winamp may not be dead, name server moved to new companyWinamp's name servers switched from AOL to Radionomy, may keep media player alive after all.Jan 1, 2014 6:30 PM CST
• Battlefield 4 experiencing massive server outagesBattlefield 4 users across the globe have been experiencing issues connecting to the game today.Jan 1, 2014 1:52 PM CST
• DROPOUTJEEP - the NSA program that backdoors every iPhone#NSA reportedly has a backdoor to every single #iPhone.Dec 30, 2013 9:14 PM CST
• BlackBerry's CEO John Chen says company will return to profitibilityBlackBerry's new CEO, John Chen, says that the company is "well-positioned for the future."Dec 30, 2013 7:23 PM CST
• Samsung unveils 8Gb LPDDR4 mobile DRAM, could lead to 4GB smartphonesSamsung unveils 8Gb LPDDR4 mobile DRAM chips, could lead to 4GB and 8GB RAM-based smartphones in 2014.Dec 30, 2013 12:45 PM CST
• Google and Audi said to be developing next Android in car systemGoogle and Audi team up to bring Android to high-performance, luxury vehicles.Dec 30, 2013 11:13 AM CST
• Nokia's Lumia 520 accounts for 30-percent of all Windows PhonesNokia's Lumia 520 series dominates Windows Phone landscape with 30-percent market-share.Dec 30, 2013 9:21 AM CST
• Ex-Lead Designer for HTC prosecuted in Taiwan for fraud and leaksIf HTC didn't already have enough troubles, its ex-Lead Designer has been prosecuted in Taiwan for fraud.Dec 28, 2013 9:33 AM CST
• Lenovo plans to carry momentum into the smartphone industryLenovo is going to make a big splash in the smartphone industry moving into 2014.Dec 28, 2013 8:34 AM CST
• Users more worried about identity theft than privacyAccording to a new study, 75% of people are more worried about personal info being stolen, rather than browsing history.Dec 27, 2013 11:35 PM CST
• Battlefield 4 banned in China over "national security" reasonsLOLWOT: China bans Battlefield 4 citing "national security" concerns.Dec 27, 2013 7:33 PM CST
• Security researchers warn of cross-platform DDoS botnetThere's a new DDoS Botnet that is becoming a big threat to PCs.Dec 27, 2013 7:10 PM CST
• More talk of the Samsung 12.2-inch tablet, could launch any day nowMore rumors of Samsung to unleash a 12.2-inch tablet.Dec 25, 2013 11:36 PM CST
• Steam Holiday Sales today include Skyrim, Deus Ex: HR with 75% offGet yourself Skyrim and Deus Ex: Human Revolution for 75% off today with the Steam Holiday Sales!Dec 25, 2013 6:32 PM CST
• Samsung to skip the smartwatch? Move to the Galaxy Band fitness bandSamsung rumored to release the Galaxy Band fitness tracking band next year.Dec 24, 2013 7:36 PM CST
• Apple teases 'desk-free' PC, patents the ideaApple patents the 'desk-free' PC, wants to see wireless charging go mainstream.Dec 24, 2013 6:33 PM CST
• Sapphire unveils new Radeon R9 270X Dual-X 4GB modelSapphire unveils a 4GB model of the Radeon R9 270X Dual-X GPU to meet Battlefield 4 recommended specs.Dec 23, 2013 8:00 PM CST
• Seagate Technology set to acquire Xyratex LTDSeagate gearing up to purchase HDD testing hardware company Xyratex for $347 million.Dec 23, 2013 2:00 PM CST
• First major US retailer to accept Bitcoin in the second half of 2014Overstock.com, a major US retailer, will accept Bitcoins as payment in the second half of next year.Dec 21, 2013 11:34 PM CST
• Ubuntu finally embraces SSD's by adding TRIM supportCanonical adds TRIM support to Ubuntu, now safe to use SSDs on the OS.Dec 20, 2013 8:31 PM CST
• Pyle rolls out the Bluetooth fitness scalePyle Audio unveils its new Bluetooth Fitness Scale.Dec 20, 2013 5:45 PM CST
• The Division will stand out on the PC, "won't be a port"The Division on the PC "won't be a port, but a full-fledged, optimized version"Dec 20, 2013 4:35 AM CST
• Cyanogen secures $23 million in funding, this is just the beginningCyanogen Inc. secures $23 million through Series B funding, will launch a mass consumer brand and service in late-2014, or early-2015.Dec 20, 2013 3:36 AM CST
• EA slapped with class action lawsuit over Battlefield 4Class action lawsuit has been filed against EA over the problematic mess that is Battlefield 4.Dec 19, 2013 11:44 PM CST
• Two teaser trailers for Transcendence releasedTranscendence teaser trailers released, narrated by Johnny Depp and Morgan Freeman.Dec 19, 2013 8:05 PM CST
• Thecus becomes first OEM to offer RAID 50 and RAID 60Thecus now offering RAID 50 and RAID 60 devices.Dec 19, 2013 2:55 PM CST
• Researchers indicate MacBook webcams can be compromisedA troubling exploit allows users to active a computer's camera without the webcam light ever turning on, following several high-profile incidents of.Dec 19, 2013 12:30 PM CST
• DataON Cluster-in-a-Box earns certification for Windows Server 2012R2DataON certifies thier Cluster-in-aBox solution with Windows Server 2012 R2.Dec 19, 2013 9:57 AM CST
• iFixit tears down the first Steam Machine, scores 9/10 repairibilityiFixit opens up a Steam Machine from Valve to see what magic makes it tick!Dec 19, 2013 9:40 AM CST
• Don't expect Microsoft CEO news until 2014Microsoft won't announce who will take over the company as CEO until 2014.Dec 19, 2013 3:17 AM CST
• Club 3D rolls out its '14Series line of video cardsVideo card maker Club 3D has introduced its '14Series of GPUs, just a few months after the company launched its '13Series of video cards.Dec 19, 2013 2:50 AM CST
• Apple TV snubbed, Time Warner Cable app out on Amazon Kindle FireThe Time Warner Cable TV app has been introduced for the popular Amazon Kindle Fire line of tablets, while Apple TV owners will have to wait.Dec 18, 2013 11:39 AM CST
• Nelson Mandela and Paul Walker feature as top Google searches in 2013Google recently listed the top 10 Web searches of 2013, following 'trending' topics that include celebrities, viral videos, and popular consumer tech.Dec 18, 2013 11:02 AM CST
• Lulzbot launches the next generation in 3D Printing, meet the TAZ 3.0Lulzbot launches the next-generation of its TAZ 3D Printer.Dec 18, 2013 9:00 AM CST
• Latest Oculus Rift prototype has a latency of just 10-20msThe latest prototype of the Oculus Rift has much lower latency, CEO talks about the future of VR.Dec 18, 2013 4:37 AM CST
• Google Glass updated, includes proper Hangouts support and moreGoogle updates Glass Explorers to XE12, includes a slew of updates.Dec 18, 2013 3:35 AM CST
• Drobo launches the new DroboApp platform to help with 3rd party appsDrobo launches a new app platform to help with third party app discovery and installation.Dec 17, 2013 9:30 PM CST
• Microsoft's Surface 2, Surface Pro 2 tablets are 'extremely popular'Microsoft is having a much better time with its new Surface line, selling out in some places.Dec 17, 2013 8:35 PM CST
• Coby Electronics 32-inch HDTVs recalled after fire riskA new recall from a now shuttered company will be left to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to sort through the mess and help consum.Dec 17, 2013 7:09 PM CST
• Google, or Skynet? Google acquires robot maker Boston DynamicsGoogle acquires robot maker Boston Dynamics, now we just have to work out why.Dec 17, 2013 6:12 PM CST
• Lian Li Unveils the PC-V358 M-ATX Flip-Open PC ChassisLian Li's new PC Chassis flips open for easy access to components.Dec 17, 2013 2:00 PM CST
• VIA files suit against Asustek over alleged misuse of trade secretsVIA files lawsuit against Asustek and one of its subsidiaries over USB IP misappropriations.Dec 17, 2013 11:03 AM CST
• Avatar sequels to be filmed in New Zealand, $500 million+ to be spentJames Cameron will be spending $460 million on the Avatar sequels, which will be filmed in New Zealand.Dec 17, 2013 1:37 AM CST
• ASUS PadFone X spotted in AnTuTu benchmarkASUS teases the world with its PadFone X, features Snapdragon 800, Android 4.4 KitKat and more.Dec 17, 2013 12:51 AM CST

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