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• LSI announces VMware support for LSI Nytro XD Acceleration solutionLSI announces the integration of its Nytro XD solution for VMware at VMworld 2013.Oct 15, 2013 11:52 AM CDT
• Jeri Ellsworth talks CastAR VR and why Valve let her goJeri Ellsworth introduces us to CastAR VR and discusses her time at Valve in a newly released video.Oct 14, 2013 10:46 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Toshiba considering buying OCZ's Consumer divisionToshiba is rumored to be looking into acquiring OCZ's consumer SSD division.Oct 14, 2013 6:49 PM CDT
• DICE says it will support Linux, could see Battlefield 4 on SteamOSDICE Exec says the company will support Linux, does this mean that Battlefield 4 might come to Steam for SteamOS and Steam Machines?Oct 14, 2013 5:51 PM CDT
• HTC One MAX arrives with a 5.9-inch screen, Android 4.3 and Sense 5.5Rumors of a Fingerprint scanner, Sense 5.5 and Android 4.3 have all been confirmed with this mornings launch of the HTC One MAX 5.9-inch phablet.Oct 14, 2013 10:23 AM CDT
• Angry Birds take over lounge room screens with its Blu-ray releaseAngry Birds Toons hits Australia on Blu-ray.Oct 13, 2013 11:34 PM CDT
• DICE: One 'killer' game on Linux and the OS will be hugeDICE's creative director thinks Linux could 'explode' with the right 'killer' game.Oct 13, 2013 4:36 AM CDT
• NSA's Utah-based data center is having all sorts of electrical issuesIt looks like the NSA PRISM data center is having issues, bad karma?Oct 13, 2013 3:44 AM CDT
• Lenovo preparing a 10-inch Android tablet, the IdeaPad A10Lenovo to release its IdeaPad A10, a 10-inch Android-powered laptop.Oct 12, 2013 11:36 PM CDT
• iPhone 5S plagued by BSoD, who would've thought?Some iPhone 5S users are running into Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) issues, something Windows users have finally put behind them.Oct 12, 2013 3:47 AM CDT
• Apple joins Google in quest for BlackBerry engineersApple begins poaching BlackBerry engineers via Linkedin.Oct 11, 2013 1:43 PM CDT
• AMD unveils Gaming Evolved Control Center, makes PC gaming 'easier'AMD teams up with Raptr to create a PC gaming suite to tweak your settings, also gives out prizes and streaming abilities through Twitch.Oct 11, 2013 3:35 AM CDT
• Steam Machines confirmed to run both AMD and NVIDIA hardwareValve confirms that Steam Machines will not be exclusive to NVIDIA GPUs, would run AMD GPUs too.Oct 10, 2013 9:34 PM CDT
• Sony launches the Xperia Z1F smartphone, features a 4.3-inch screenSony debuts a smaller Xperia Z1, calls it the Xperia Z1F.Oct 10, 2013 6:24 PM CDT
• Sapphire launches new line of AMD R-Series video cardsSapphire launches new R-Series GPUs in three editions: Toxic, Vapor-X and Dual X.Oct 10, 2013 2:23 PM CDT
• Maingear to feature AMD R9-290X GPUs in some upcoming systemsMaingear to equip some of its upcoming PCs with AMD's new Radeon R9-290X GPUs.Oct 10, 2013 3:33 AM CDT
• GTA V update pushed out, will fix 'game progress loss' in GTA OnlineGTA Online issues should hopefully be fixed with the update being pushed out right now.Oct 9, 2013 11:31 PM CDT
• Foursquare for iOS gets refreshed look and real-time recommendationsFoursquare for iOS receives a new look and features in recent update.Oct 9, 2013 8:30 PM CDT
• Lian Li shows off a new stunning double-wide brushed aluminum PC caseLian Li releases a new double-wide chassis designed for the extreme watercooling enthusiast in mind.Oct 9, 2013 7:31 PM CDT
• Steven Chu and Guy Kawasaki to present keynote at SMSF 2013Samsung will host Steven Chu and Guy Kawasaki as keynote speakers at the 2013 Samsung Memory Solutions Forum on October 22nd.Oct 9, 2013 5:28 PM CDT
• Slashdot launches redesigned website in beta form, we check it outSlashdot's newly redesigned website is now online in beta form for all to see. We recently got invited to check it out and here are our thoughts.Oct 9, 2013 1:00 PM CDT
• Grand Theft Auto V smashes six world records according to GuinnessGuinness says that GTA V has managed to top six world records in less than a month!Oct 9, 2013 11:14 AM CDT
• Transcend launches new DDR3-1866 RAM to support high-power serversTranscend unleashes registered DDR3-1866 RAM to support high-powered enterprise servers.Oct 9, 2013 10:07 AM CDT
• Fujitsu unveils the Lifebook U904, features 14-inch 3800x1800 screenFujitsu unveils a new 14-inch notebook with a display resolution of 3800x1800.Oct 9, 2013 6:40 AM CDT
• Sony's HMZ-T3W is now available for pre-orderSony's third-generation personal 3D viewing headset, the HMZ-T3W, is now available for pre-order at $999.Oct 9, 2013 2:33 AM CDT
• RumorTT: End of an era for Panasonic, no more plasma TVs after 2014RumorTT: Panasonic to end plasma TV production in Q1 2014.Oct 8, 2013 9:32 PM CDT
• LeakedTT: HTC Sense 5.5 leaks in new screenshotsHTC's upcoming Sense 5.5 UI has leaked in new images, shows Blink Feed Toggle and Camera updates.Oct 8, 2013 7:36 PM CDT
• ADATA adds new DashDrive Choice HC630 to external HDD lineupADATA expands its DashDrive Choice lineup with the mystic blue HC630 external HDD.Oct 8, 2013 7:00 PM CDT
• VisionTek adds five new AMD Radeon graphics cards to its lineupVisionTek launches five new Radeon R-Series GPUs with budget friendly prices.Oct 8, 2013 3:02 PM CDT
• QLogic FlexSuite provides 16Gb Fiber, 10Gb iSCSI for Dot Hill StorageNew Dot hill platform provides foundation for the first mid-range storage system with 16Gb Gen 5 fibre channel 10Gb iSCSI connectivity.Oct 8, 2013 1:40 PM CDT
• Lulzbot unveils the TAZ 2.0 3D printer, now print without a PCLulzbot has just announced its new TAZ 2.0 3D Printer, a next-gen printer that can print without a PC and features one of the largest print volumes.Oct 8, 2013 12:17 PM CDT
• Yahoo Mail just got a makeover that should make Gmail jealousYahoo has updated it's email cross platform with a new sleek and refined transparent look that is nothing short of breathtaking.Oct 8, 2013 10:40 AM CDT
• Apple's MacBook line isn't doing so well this yearApple MacBook shipments are weaker this year, even though orders have been increased.Oct 8, 2013 5:34 AM CDT
• RumorTT: iPhone 6 to go bigger, feature a 4.8-inch displayRumorTT: 4.8-inch panel to be featured on the next-gen iPhone 6.Oct 8, 2013 2:37 AM CDT
• Silicon Motion introduces SM3267, a high-performance USB3.0 controlerSilicon Motion has just unveiled a new ultra high-performance USB 3.0 controller that is not only fast, but very cost-effective.Oct 8, 2013 12:00 AM CDT
• Rockstar is looking into lost GTA Online data, want to get it fixedGTA Online problems continue to plague gamers, Rockstar is hoping to restore users' data.Oct 7, 2013 11:34 PM CDT
• ROCKI is a wireless home music system that will change your worldROCKI will change the way you consume and listen to music.Oct 7, 2013 9:27 PM CDT
• Percona Server 5.6 released, includes many MySql Enterprise featuresPercona will launch its new Percona Server 5.6 at 8AM tomorrow morning which will feature many of the features of MySQL enterprise edition for free.Oct 7, 2013 7:23 PM CDT
• ReportTT: Beats says its music streaming service will launch soonBeats says we can expect to see its Beats Streaming Service launched within the next few months.Oct 7, 2013 3:01 PM CDT
• Origin PC now offering Windows 8.1 on its desktops and laptopsOrigin PC has began offering Windows 8.1 on its new desktops and laptops in preparation of October 18th launch.Oct 7, 2013 12:41 PM CDT
• QNAP updates QTS 4.0 OS for its business-class Turbo NAS devicesQNAP has just updated its QTS 4.0 OS for business-class Turbo NAS models.Oct 7, 2013 11:39 AM CDT
• QNAP launches SAS-Enabled & 2.5-Inch High Density Turbo NAS devicesQNAP unveils five new SAS-Enabled Turbo NAS models equipped with quad-core Intel Xeon processors.Oct 7, 2013 10:38 AM CDT
• Indian car maker shows off air-powered car, the AirpodTata, an Indian car maker, makes a prototype air-powered car called the Airpod.Oct 7, 2013 7:35 AM CDT
• Pirate Party of Russia offers dedicated servers to NASANASA has been offered dedicated servers from The Pirate Party of Russia.Oct 7, 2013 5:42 AM CDT
• Apple to go all-in on the Indian market with iOS devicesApple eyes off emerging market in India, plans to open up 100 'standalone' stores and more.Oct 6, 2013 11:32 PM CDT
• Retina iPad mini will not be released this year due to supply issuesNew report claims Apple will be pressured to delay Retina-based iPad mini to 2014.Oct 6, 2013 5:30 AM CDT
• Nexus 5 to feature 4.95-inch 1080p display and Snapdragon 800 SoCLG Nexus 5 to feature some great specs, thanks to a leaked technical manual.Oct 6, 2013 1:30 AM CDT
• NVIDIA drops pricing on mid-range GPUs, just in time for new gamesPrice drops on NVIDIA GPUs see the GeForce GTX 660 now cost just $179.Oct 6, 2013 12:01 AM CDT
• Half-Life 3 trademark in the EU was a fake, prepare your tearsHalf-Life 3 trademark in the EU was a fake unfortunately.Oct 5, 2013 9:33 PM CDT
• New Technologies for Server and Storage Solutions by SupermicroSupermicro displayed these new systems at IDF13 which enable cost-effective and environment friendly scalability solutions.Oct 4, 2013 6:11 PM CDT
• Valve unveils what hardware reference Steam Boxes may houseValve details reference Steam Machine hardware specs in new posting.Oct 4, 2013 4:28 PM CDT
• Watch Dogs requires 64-bit OS, makes better use of multi-core CPUsWatch Dogs on the PC requires a 64-bit OS, runs better on quad-core CPUs.Oct 4, 2013 7:35 AM CDT
• HGST begins shipping Endurastar J4K320, a new HDD for AutomotivesHGST begins shipping the Endurastar J4K320, the sixth generation of its automotive friendly hard drives.Oct 3, 2013 1:10 PM CDT
• Virident Systems unveils new 4.8TB FlashMAX Capacity enterprise SSDVirident Systems unleashes a new 4.8TB FlashMAX Capacity PCIe-based SSD to the enterprise market.Oct 3, 2013 12:09 PM CDT
• Intel and TI team up with Arduino to launch two new dev boardsArduino partners up with Intel and Texas Instruments to launch two new high-powered Arduino-compatible development boards.Oct 3, 2013 10:46 AM CDT
• Deus Ex: Universe is coming, will hit PCs and next-gen consolesThe Deus Ex saga continues with Deus Ex: Universe on PC and next-gen consoles.Oct 3, 2013 1:32 AM CDT
• Anonymous: US gov't is using Apple's TouchID to collect fingerprintsAnonymous says the US government is collecting fingerprints thanks to Apple's TouchID scanner.Oct 2, 2013 10:29 PM CDT
• Enter the Jungle in our latest Disney Blu-ray competition!Win a copy of The Jungle Book on Blu-ray by entering our competition!Oct 2, 2013 10:28 PM CDT
• Bitcoin prices head south after news of Silk Road seizure spreadsBitcoin value plummets shortly after Silk Road seizure, shows just how closely the two were connected.Oct 2, 2013 7:30 PM CDT
• FBI seizes underground drug marketplace Silk Road, arrest ownerSilk Road gets shut down after being raided by the FBI, creator charged with several felonies and possibly conspiracy to commit murder.Oct 2, 2013 6:04 PM CDT
• NVIDIA announces new 4K gaming initiative with top system buildersNVIDIA begins pushing a new 4K gaming initiative with the top-tier system builders.Oct 1, 2013 11:08 PM CDT
• New reports say that Samsung boosted benchmarks on Galaxy Note 3Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 may be artificially bumping benchmarks if new reports are true.Oct 1, 2013 9:55 PM CDT
• Corsair unveils the all new Air Series LED High Airflow PC case fansCorsair debuts new LED lit Air Series PC case fans in 120mm and 140mm sizes.Oct 1, 2013 7:03 PM CDT
• Half-Life 3 seemingly confirmed after Valve trademarks name in EuropeValve trademarks Half-Life 3 in the UK, could the third installment of the legendary series be near?Oct 1, 2013 6:21 PM CDT
• Google begins pushing Chrome 30 out to desktops and AndroidGoogle releases Chrome version 30 for download for desktops and Android. Features new touch gestures and better image searching.Oct 1, 2013 5:01 PM CDT
• Fractal Design launches new app with Augmented Reality featuresFractal Design has finally made Augmented Reality useful, check out how their new app uses AR to showcase their products.Oct 1, 2013 2:16 PM CDT
• Facebook has began informing TV networks what shows you post aboutFacebook looks to take on Nielsen and Twitter by feeding networks with weekly data based on what its users talked about that week.Oct 1, 2013 11:33 AM CDT
• Battlefield 4 makes better use of 8 threaded CPUs, uses more GPU tooBattlefield 4 uses over half of the threads on a Core i7 4770K CPU, nearly maxes out GTX 780 SLI too.Oct 1, 2013 5:16 AM CDT
• RumorTT: NVIDIA to fight off AMD's next-gen GPUs with price cutsRumorTT: NVIDIA to cut prices on GeForce GPUs in November to better compete with AMD's next-gen cards.Oct 1, 2013 3:32 AM CDT
• VorpX lets countless games be used on Oculus Rift, costs just $40VorpX + Oculus VR = gaming nirvana.Oct 1, 2013 12:40 AM CDT
• Ex-Microsoft privacy adviser doesn't trust MS after NSA PRISM leaksMicrosoft's former Chief Privacy Adviser doesn't trust the software giant after Edward Snowden leaked out about NSA's PRISM system.Sep 30, 2013 11:37 PM CDT
• GTA Online launches tomorrow, prepare for packed serversGTA Online launches tomorrow, is free for anyone who owns GTA V.Sep 30, 2013 10:38 PM CDT
• Samsung to make its three top smartphones work with Galaxy Gear soonSamsung to make the Galaxy S III, S4 and Note II work with its Galaxy Gear smartwatch this year.Sep 30, 2013 8:38 PM CDT
• Toshiba's TV division in trouble: 50% reduction in staff soonToshiba's TV division is in serious trouble, the Japanese giant will cut 50% of its TV staff.Sep 30, 2013 7:37 PM CDT
• Android KitKat leaks show the Nexus 5 featuring wireless chargingAndroid KitKat leaks suggest that the Nexus 5 will feature wireless charging.Sep 30, 2013 6:15 PM CDT

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