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• LeakedTT: Nexus 5 gets unboxed and benchmarked in new leaksGoogle's Nexus 5 drips into the morning headlines with two new leaks, appears to be fastest Android phone ever if leaked benchmarks are true.Oct 30, 2013 1:08 PM CDT
• Oculus Rift is heading to Android-based mobile devices says CEOOculus VR CEO says that the company is working on an Oculus Rift for mobile devices that will be smaller and lighter.Oct 30, 2013 10:43 AM CDT
• Dell is now a private company, its $25 billion buyout is completeStarting today, Dell is a private company - let's just hope this spreads throughout the industry.Oct 30, 2013 2:24 AM CDT
• Lenovo unveils Yoga Tablet 8 and Yoga Tablet 10 slatesLenovo unveils two new great-looking Yoga Tablets.Oct 30, 2013 1:04 AM CDT
• Facebook redesigns Messenger to look more like a messenger appFacebook has once again completely redesigned its messenger app, and it now feels more like a messenger app.Oct 29, 2013 5:39 PM CDT
• HGST record of 100M 7mm 2.5-inch hard drives, releases new 1TB modelHGST breaks record with 100 million 7mm 2.5-inch hard drives shipped, launches new 7mm 1TB 2.5-inch drive for storage hungry mobile devices.Oct 29, 2013 3:26 PM CDT
• ASUSTOR now features compatibility for PowerWalker UPS devicesASUSTOR integrates support for PowerWalker UPS devices in its line of NAS systems.Oct 29, 2013 1:37 PM CDT
• DICE officially launches Battlefield 4 on PS3, Xbox 360 and PCBattlefield 4 is finally here and initial impressions say that its everything EA and DICE said it would be.Oct 29, 2013 11:28 AM CDT
• Motorola unveils Project Ara, wants to see modular smartphonesGoogle's future in smartphones is modular with Motorola, unveils its Project Ara project.Oct 29, 2013 2:34 AM CDT
• Is AMD making a comeback? Q3 numbers beat expectations, profits madeAMD posts Q3 profits, beats Wall Street expectations.Oct 29, 2013 1:33 AM CDT
• LeakedTT: NVIDIA's GTX 780 Ti Benchmarks leaks, faster than TitanNVIDIA's upcoming GTX 780 Ti is faster than the Titan and R9 290X if newly leaked benchmark scores are correct.Oct 28, 2013 9:00 PM CDT
• Microsoft's Xbox One gets it's dashboard demoed in new videoCheck out the Xbox One's dashboard in a newly posted video.Oct 28, 2013 8:09 PM CDT
• New leak shows Nexus 10 specs are everything we expected them to beGoogle's Nexus 10 sees its specs leaked on Google play just like the Nexus 5.Oct 28, 2013 5:12 PM CDT
• Rockstar announces new content for GTA Online in free Beach Bum packRockStar set to release new GTA Online DLC at the beginning of November, will be free to download.Oct 28, 2013 4:10 PM CDT
• MultiTouch unveils a new prototype 84-inch 4K interactive displayMultiTouch's new 84-inch 4K unlimited-touch interactive display is a thing of beauty!Oct 28, 2013 1:05 PM CDT
• NVIDIA updates GeForce Experience to version 1.7, includes ShadowPlayNVIDIA releases version 1.7 of the GeForce Experience, includes new ShadowPlay in-game recording, 4K optimization, and GameStream support for Shield.Oct 28, 2013 11:53 AM CDT
• NVIDIA unveils pricing on GeForce GTX 780Ti edition GPUNVIDIA releases pricing and availability information on its new Kepler-based GeForce GTX 780Ti video card.Oct 28, 2013 10:31 AM CDT
• NVIDIA updates Shield to Android 4.3 with new Console ModeNVIDIA's Shield gets updated to Android 4.3, and now allows streaming to livingroom TV. Also gets Shadow Play Beta, and GeForce Experience 1.7.Oct 28, 2013 9:46 AM CDT
• Sandisk and Kaminario use the SAS Optimus to break SPC-1 world recordSandisk's SAS Optimus propels Kaminario's K2 all-flash SAN to the top of the SPC-1 mountain.Oct 28, 2013 5:45 AM CDT
• LG's G Flex gets officially unveiled, features self-healing rearLG makes its G Flex curved smartphone official, features some decent specs.Oct 28, 2013 4:32 AM CDT
• Is Google building a new floating data center in San Francisco bay?Google is reportedly building a 'floating data center' in San Francisco bay.Oct 28, 2013 2:35 AM CDT
• Samsung prepares new 64-bit Exynos SoC for the Galaxy S5Samsung to give its Galaxy S5 smartphone a 64-bit Exynos SoC.Oct 28, 2013 12:35 AM CDT
• Obduction, by the makers of Myst, might include Oculus Rift supportThe Kickstarter-funded 'Obduction' from the makers of Myst and Riven might include Oculus Rift support as a stretch goal.Oct 27, 2013 7:35 AM CDT
• US Army invests into 4D printing, wants to make self-altering camoThe United States Army is pumping funds into 4D printing, would like to see guns, ammo and more made with 4D printers.Oct 27, 2013 5:30 AM CDT
• Qualcomm exec who insulted 64-bit A7 processor was fired (updated)Apple's A7 processor is 64-bit capable, and the Qualcomm exec who laughed at that has now been let go from the company (updated)Oct 26, 2013 12:36 AM CDT
• Day-one patch for PS4 is 300MB, enables a bunch of online featuresPS4 day-one patch will weigh in at 300MB, will enable multiple online features.Oct 25, 2013 9:30 PM CDT
• Call of Duty: Ghosts requires 64-bit OS and 6GB of RAMCall of Duty: Ghosts will require a 64-bit OS, 6GB of RAM and 40GB of free HDD space.Oct 25, 2013 2:35 AM CDT
• BatteryBot hits Kickstarter with a personalized portable batteryMimoco's BatteryBot is the first and only character-based rechargeable battery for smart devices.Oct 25, 2013 12:37 AM CDT
• Japan Display Inc. also unveils 4K-capable 12.1-inch panelJapan Display Inc. throws a one-two punch, announces a 4K-capable 12.1-inch panel for tablets.Oct 24, 2013 11:04 PM CDT
• Killzone: Shadow Fall was 290GB, Sony helped shrink it down to 40GBPS4-exclusive Killzone: Shadow Fall was a 290GB game, Sony helped shrink it down to 40GB.Oct 24, 2013 10:32 PM CDT
• Do you use Google Chrome's autocomplete? You shouldn'tGoogle Chrome's autocomplete sends your private data, including your credit card details.Oct 24, 2013 10:18 PM CDT
• DARPA wants you to build Skynet, offers $2 million prizeDARPA wants you to build an automated cyber defense system, offers a $2 million grand prize.Oct 24, 2013 10:00 PM CDT
• Windows Phone users reporting excessive data usage, cause now foundWindows Phone users experience massive data useage when phone is idle, culprit turns out to be built in Twitter feature.Oct 24, 2013 9:00 PM CDT
• PROMISE Technology Announces Pegasus2 and SANLink2PROMISE Technology unveils Pegasus2 and SANLink2, the world's first storage solutions with Thunderbolt 2, the revolutionary technology from Intel.Oct 24, 2013 8:00 PM CDT
• Corsair launches the new Hydro Series H75 Liquid CPU coolerCorsair unveils the new Hydro Series H75 all-in-one liquid CPU cooler.Oct 24, 2013 3:00 PM CDT
• Feenix launches high-end Nascita gaming mouse and Dimora mouse padFeenix unveils the Nascita, a high-end gaming mouse alongside the Dimora mouse pad.Oct 24, 2013 12:00 PM CDT
• AMD releases its Titan killer, the Radeon R9 290X graphics cardAMD launches its flagship GPU, the Radeon R9 290X, said to best NVIDIA's Titan!Oct 24, 2013 10:31 AM CDT
• Apple co-founder on the new iPad: it 'didn't hit my needs'Apple's Steve Wozniak isn't impressed with the new iPads, he wanted more storage.Oct 24, 2013 4:30 AM CDT
• Samsung: over 40 million Galaxy S4's have been sold since it launchedSamsung has sold over 40 million Galaxy S4 smartphones just five months since it launched.Oct 24, 2013 2:08 AM CDT
• CyberPower introduces the Hadron Air, a small form factor gaming PCCyberPower launches a new small form factor gaming PC in the EVGA Hadron Air chassis.Oct 23, 2013 1:27 PM CDT
• SteelSeries unleashes the Rival, an optical gaming mouseSteelSeries' new Rival optical gaming mouse is a serious gaming peripheral with a budget friendly price.Oct 23, 2013 12:23 PM CDT
• Nokia unveils new Camera App, brings RAW imaging to Lumia 1520 & 1020Nokia's Lumia 1520 and 1020 get RAW image capabilities as the company rolls out a new camera app.Oct 22, 2013 9:12 PM CDT
• Nokia unveils the Lumia 1520, a 6-inch phablet with a 20MP cameraNokia's long awaited Lumia 1520 is finally here, features a 6-inch screen, 20-megapixel camera, and $750 price tag.Oct 22, 2013 6:14 PM CDT
• Nokia launches new Lumia 2520, a 10-inch Windows RT TabletNokia's new 10-inch Lumia 2520 tablet may be a hard pill to swallow at $499.Oct 22, 2013 5:14 PM CDT
• Download Apple's OS X Mavericks for free starting todayApple releases OS X Mavericks for the low, low price of free!Oct 22, 2013 3:11 PM CDT
• Apple introduces the all new iPad Air, weighs just 1-poundApple unveils the new iPad Air, a 7.5mm thick, 1-pound tablet running iOS for just $499.Oct 22, 2013 1:29 PM CDT
• Turn your smartphone into a PC Peripheral with ROCCAT's Power GridROCCAT launches Power Grid, a control panel for your PC that runs on your smartphone. Free on Android and iOS!Oct 22, 2013 10:12 AM CDT
• Logitech launches new Mobile Speakerphone P710eLogitech unveils a new mobile speakerphone platform that pairs with your smartphone via bluetooth.Oct 21, 2013 5:52 PM CDT
• Xilence unveils new SSD docks for 5.25-inch drive baysXlience resurrects SSD/HDD dock for 5.25-inch drive bays, updates with USB 3.0 ports.Oct 21, 2013 4:46 PM CDT
• Infinity Ward exec says Call of Duty players are not GamersInfinity Ward executive producer, Mark Rubin, says Call of Duty players are not hardore gamers or gamers at all, but rather franchise players.Oct 21, 2013 2:42 PM CDT
• Preorders open for the Pirate3D Buccaneer 3D Printer on November 1stPirate3D will kick off pre-orders for its Buccaneer 3D printer on November 1st for just $697.Oct 21, 2013 1:36 PM CDT
• LeakedTT: Nokia's NFC supported Guru music player surfaces in photoNokia's big launch event is tomorrow, and itsnew NFC compatible music player has leaked ahead of its unveiling.Oct 21, 2013 10:00 AM CDT
• Lenovo is considering buying BlackBerry as a wholeLenovo looking to acquire BlackBerry as a whole, could be a cheap entry into US smartphone market.Oct 18, 2013 7:30 PM CDT
• NVIDIA announces 2013 holiday game bundles, includes Shield discountNVIDIA offering major titles and up to $100 off of Shield with new GPUs this holiday season.Oct 18, 2013 6:32 PM CDT
• Archos unveils new Titanium line of Android smartphonesArchos launches 4 new Titanium Android Smartphones.Oct 18, 2013 5:32 PM CDT
• Lenovo unveils the IdeaPad A10, its first Android-based laptopLenovo launches its first Android-based laptop, the IdeaPad A10.Oct 18, 2013 4:32 PM CDT
• ROCCAT releases its new Ryos mechanical gaming keyboardROCCAT launches its flagship mechanical keyboard the Ryos to the US Market.Oct 18, 2013 3:36 PM CDT
• Apple issues recall on 2012 MacBook Air notebooks due to SSD failureApple issues recall on 2012 MacBook Air models with 64GB or 128GB SSDs.Oct 18, 2013 2:36 PM CDT
• NVIDIA shows off 4K Surround technology, a huge 6480x3840 resolution6480x3840 - yes, it exists, thanks to NVIDIA and 4K Surround technology.Oct 18, 2013 2:08 PM CDT
• GTA V sales cause a 27% rise in overall gaming spendingThe video game industry is stronger than ever, and GTAV played a major role in strengthening it.Oct 18, 2013 1:41 PM CDT
• NVIDIA G-Sync will solve your v-sync woesNVIDIA announces G-Sync, a new monitor technology that solves vertical sync tearing.Oct 18, 2013 10:36 AM CDT
• DICE unveils some Battlefield 4 fixes that popped during the betaDICE says that the Battlefield 4 was a success, has already began implementing fixes ahead of launch.Oct 17, 2013 7:55 PM CDT
• Sixense says that its STEM system will support the Raspberry PiSixense says that their STEM system will support Raspberry Pi, and possibly other development platforms!Oct 17, 2013 7:13 PM CDT
• isoHUNT to close its doors forever as part of lawsuit settlementisoHunt to shut down permanently, owner settles with MPAA for $110 million and is forced to close website.Oct 17, 2013 5:15 PM CDT
• Panasonic unveils the Lumix GM1 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds cameraPanasonic's new 16-megapixel Lumix GM1 is a mirrorless marvel!Oct 17, 2013 4:13 PM CDT
• ADATA releases the ultra-thin DashDrive Elite SE720 external SSDADATA's new DashDrive Elite HE720 is a sleek, shiny, and super fast external SSD.Oct 17, 2013 11:50 AM CDT
• NVIDIA technology supercharges Batman: Arkham OriginsNVIDIA's impressive technology makes Batman: Arkham Origins an even more impressive game.Oct 17, 2013 11:17 AM CDT
• Acer debuts 8-inch Iconia W4 tablet, Windows 8.1 and Intel insideAcer's new Iconia W4 tablet is how Windows based tablets should be built, features IPS display and an Intel processor.Oct 17, 2013 9:44 AM CDT
• What is 3D NAND? Jim Handy launches new series to educate usJim Handy launched a new 9-part series aimed to educate the masses on everything 3D NAND.Oct 16, 2013 2:05 PM CDT
• Samsung unveils high-efficiency Green Memory Solutions at MSF 2013Samsung shows off a new generation of high-efficiency Green Memory Solutions during its Memory Solutions Forum 2013.Oct 16, 2013 12:30 PM CDT
• Intel delays Broadwell production to 2014, cites defect density issueIntel pushes back Broadwell until Q1 2014, says a defect density issue has caused them to be off schedule by a few months.Oct 16, 2013 11:31 AM CDT
• Watch Dogs delayed on all platforms until spring 2014Watch Dogs delayed until 2014.Oct 16, 2013 5:05 AM CDT
• Cooler Master launches the all new HAF Stacker series of PC chassisCooler Master combines two flagships to make the all new HAF Stacker line of PC cases.Oct 15, 2013 4:55 PM CDT
• T-Mobile ending grandfathered data and voice plans, pushing new ratesT-Mobile begins pulling the plug on costly grandfathered voice and data plans, giving customers "similar or better" features at comparable rates.Oct 15, 2013 2:49 PM CDT
• Microsoft says Xbox One will not run AMDs Mantle APIXbox One will run Microsoft's Direct 3D 11.2 API instead of AMD's Mantle API.Oct 15, 2013 1:49 PM CDT

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