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• James Cameron to release three more Avatar movies starting in 2016Starting in 2016, we can expect three more Avatar movies to debut.Aug 1, 2013 9:26 PM CDT
• AMD responds to hardware backdoor allegationsAMD responds to NSA backdoors in their chips.Aug 1, 2013 4:51 PM CDT
• Phanteks launches new Enthoo Primo PC chassisPhanteks launches Enthoo Primo, one of the most versatile liquid cooling cases ever.Aug 1, 2013 4:05 PM CDT
• BlackBerry pushes out BBM beta invites to Android and iOS usersBlackBerry begins beta testing BBM on Android and will move to iOS shortly.Aug 1, 2013 2:00 PM CDT
• Team behind Forza 5 say Xbox One cloud boosts AI by 600 percentXbox One's Cloud Processing is said to give Forza 5's AI a 600 percent performance increase.Aug 1, 2013 1:00 PM CDT
• V-MODA unveils two new headphone accessories for the gamer marketV-MODA unveils new BoomPro microphone and CoilPro extension accessories for its Crossfade M-100 HiFi headphones.Aug 1, 2013 12:03 PM CDT
• Samsung is planning a new Galaxy flip phone dubbed the Galaxy FolderNewly discovered user manual shows off what appears to be a new flip phone from Samsung named Galaxy Folder.Aug 1, 2013 10:38 AM CDT
• Snowden still stuck in Moscow airport after more than a monthEdward Snowden still seeking asylum in Russia, could stay there permanently now.Aug 1, 2013 9:03 AM CDT
• New BlackBerry BB10 update said to be deleting text messages randomlyBlackBerry BB10 update deletes text messages and in some cases blocks SMS messaging entirely.Jul 31, 2013 10:50 PM CDT
• Canon enables the selfie video with the new Vixia miniCanon unveils the Vixia mini, a 1080p 12.8-megapixel video camera designed for personal videography.Jul 31, 2013 9:05 PM CDT
• Apple feels pressure from Google Chromecast, refurb Apple TV now $75Apple drops price on refurb Apple TV units to just $75, possibly the result of Google's success with Chromecast.Jul 31, 2013 6:03 PM CDT
• AMD and Intel in bed with NSA? Are backdoors built into processors?Security experts say that the NSA could have hardware level backdoors built into every AMD and Intel processor in use today.Jul 31, 2013 4:04 PM CDT
• Xbox 360 gets new stand-up comedy app from Comedy CentralComedy Central launches new CC: Stand-Up app on Xbox 360 for Xbox Live Gold subscribers.Jul 31, 2013 3:03 PM CDT
• Samsung responds to benchmark cooking allegations, denies everythingSamsung releases statement about benchmark rigging, denies and justifies.Jul 31, 2013 2:05 PM CDT
• Next-gen Kindle Fire HD to feature high-end specs, but low priceAmazon working on refreshed Kindle Fire HD, would feature high-end specs but a decent price.Jul 31, 2013 8:30 AM CDT
• Google provide some tips on how to use Photo Sphere on Android 4.3Google detail Photo Sphere in a new how-to video for Android 4.3.Jul 31, 2013 6:29 AM CDT
• Paperboy in VR? Oculus Rift and Kinect enable 'Paperdude VR'Oculus Rift and Kinect used to make Paperdude VR, a homage to Atari's 1984 classic, Paperboy.Jul 31, 2013 12:30 AM CDT
• Canada reaches for deep space with next-gen robotic armCanada develops a next-gen robotic space arm, will give them a hand in deep space.Jul 30, 2013 11:25 PM CDT
• Samsung caught cheating in benchmarks with the Galaxy S4Samsung caught with their Korean pants down after boosting their Galaxy S4's clock speeds for benchmarks.Jul 30, 2013 11:13 PM CDT
• Sub-$5000 4K-capable TVs are making their way Down UnderLive in Australia? Don't have $10,000+ for a 4K-capable TV, well, how does $4999 sound?Jul 30, 2013 9:50 PM CDT
• iBUYPOWER's Valkyrie and Revolt are now available with AMD CPUsiBUYPOWER partners up with AMD, uses their A10 quad-core CPUs in their Valkyrie and Revolt systems.Jul 30, 2013 9:29 PM CDT
• iBUYPOWER & Computer Logic Gaming unveil competition gaming systemsiBUYPOWER teams up with CLG to launch three new high-performance, competition grade gaming systems.Jul 30, 2013 5:33 PM CDT
• Mach Xtreme unveils LX USB 3.0 affordable flash drivesMach Xtreme launches new line of affordable USB 3.0 thumb drives.Jul 30, 2013 5:05 PM CDT
• Phanteks unveils PH-F140XP and PH-F140SP series PC cooling fansPhanteks releases two new series of high-performance PC cooling fans.Jul 30, 2013 4:04 PM CDT
• Marvel shows ARMADA 1500 Mini SoC, the chip that powers ChromecastMarvel unveils ARMADA 1500 Mini, the heart and soul of Google's Chromecast.Jul 30, 2013 3:03 PM CDT
• Nintendo confirms Black 3DS XL American launch on August 11Nintendo says the Black 3DS XL will arrive for retail sales on August 11, just in time to play the new Mario & Luigi: Dream Team game.Jul 30, 2013 2:05 PM CDT
• Vimeo, Redbox Instant, and Plex announce plans to support ChromecastMore companies jump on the Chromecast bandwagon, Vimeo, Redbox Instant, and Plex all showing interest in developing apps for the device.Jul 30, 2013 10:04 AM CDT
• Samsung releases official hands-on video of Galaxy S4 ZoomSamsung shows off its Galaxy S4 Zoom in a new official hands-on video.Jul 30, 2013 9:05 AM CDT
• US Army will use Unreal Engine 3 for training simulationsUnreal Engine 3 licensed to a contractor that will see the US Army use it for training simulations.Jul 30, 2013 7:25 AM CDT
• Origin PC launch Haswell-based gaming notebook with GTX 765M GPUOrigin PC's new gaming notebook features Haswell processor and GeForce GTX 765M GPU.Jul 30, 2013 4:21 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Samsung working on 12.2-inch high-end tabletRumorTT: Samsung working on a high-end 12.2-inch and 10-inch tablets.Jul 30, 2013 1:26 AM CDT
• Microsoft files DMCA Takedown with Google against itselfMicrosoft accidentally lists itself in a DMCA takedown notice through the use of automation software.Jul 29, 2013 9:39 PM CDT
• Cubitek unveils new silent mini-ITX aluminum chassisCubitek releases new all aluminum Mini Center mini-ITX chassis.Jul 29, 2013 7:37 PM CDT
• Cooler Master announces CM 690 III, a refined successor to the 690 IICooler Master unveils CM 690 III, the third installment in the CM 690 Saga.Jul 29, 2013 7:02 PM CDT
• The Old Reader to follow Google Reader to the graveThe Old Reader to shut its doors to the public and open a private site for select members.Jul 29, 2013 4:32 PM CDT
• Buffalo announces TeraStation 3000 Series NASBuffalo Technology introduces the TeraStation, a new solution for small office or working professional storage.Jul 29, 2013 1:59 PM CDT
• Team Meat troll a scammer in epic hour long phone call about movieSuper Meat Boy devs troll a scammer who is trying to pitch a SMB movie, and it is all caught on video!Jul 29, 2013 12:07 PM CDT
• Phil Fish, the developer of Fez calls it quits, says no Fez 2Fez developer calls it quits, tells all the haters that "They win" and he is "taking the money and running"Jul 29, 2013 11:11 AM CDT
• Dell enters beta testing of new thumb drive sized Android PCDell is said to have entered the beta testing phase for Project Ophelia, the company's response to Chromecast.Jul 29, 2013 10:03 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Nokia said to be prepping Bluetooth 4.0 "Treasure Tag"Nokia is prepping a Bluetooth 4.0 "Treasure Tag" that will aid in helping you find lost things such as keys or even your phone.Jul 29, 2013 9:05 AM CDT
• Cover-based shooter made with Oculus Rift and Razer HydraOculus Rift and Razer Hydra used to make a cover-based shooter, please let me buy it now!Jul 29, 2013 6:33 AM CDT
• Amazon creates 5,000 new full-time jobs across the USAmazon doubles down on the US, creates over 5,000 new full-time jobs.Jul 29, 2013 4:21 AM CDT
• Valve: No Half-Life 3 for E3 2014... Me? TearsValve says Half-Life 3 won't be shown off at E3 2014.Jul 29, 2013 12:25 AM CDT
• Using just basic tools, all GPS units across the world can be hackedThe world's GPS system has a massive security flaw and is open to hacks.Jul 28, 2013 10:58 PM CDT
• Free iPads for all kids in Los Angeles schools by 2014All LA-based school kids to receive free iPads by next year.Jul 28, 2013 12:21 PM CDT
• Refreshed Nexus 7 will receive two updates at launchTwo new updates for refreshed Nexus 7 are being prepared.Jul 28, 2013 11:26 AM CDT
• How is gaming on triple 4K displays? Check out Dirt 3 at 11520x2160!Just how does Dirt 3 handle an insane resolution of 11520x2160?Jul 28, 2013 9:26 AM CDT
• Refreshed Nexus 7 teardown reveals ease of repairabilityiFix it teardown the Nexus 7, find it is easy enough to repair.Jul 28, 2013 5:27 AM CDT
• Nokia thinks Microsoft need to improve their Windows Phone platformNokia doesn't seem happy with Microsoft's Windows Phone platform.Jul 28, 2013 3:15 AM CDT
• Google's Chromecast sells out online in under 36 hoursGoogle's Chromecast sells out online in just 36 hours.Jul 26, 2013 9:32 PM CDT
• Intel to block Haswell overclocking on non-Z87 chipsets with new microcode updateIntel to roll out microcode update that will firmly lock Haswell overclocking to Z87 motherboards.Jul 26, 2013 8:28 PM CDT
• ScienceFriday: Hubble captures breathtaking image of Comet ISON, one of the greatest comets humans will ever seeHubble captures stunning image of Comet ISON.Jul 26, 2013 3:33 PM CDT
• Apacer shows off new ARES DDR3-3000 series RAMApacer launches new ARES line of high-performance overclocking RAM.Jul 26, 2013 3:03 PM CDT
• T-Mobile updates its "Un-Carrier" strategy to stay ahead of the competitionT-Mobile makes all phones $0 down with 24 monthly payments.Jul 26, 2013 2:03 PM CDT
• Google to add Google TV to Chromecast, says employeeGoogle to integrate Chromecast and Google TV together in some form, says Google employee.Jul 26, 2013 12:03 PM CDT
• What if Superman punched you? Other than it destroying you, you'd be surprised at the science behind itWhat exactly would happen if Superman were real, and if he punched you?Jul 26, 2013 7:30 AM CDT
• Intel have been building custom processors for big companies such as eBay and Facebook, are now looking at the datacenter marketWell, well, Intel... how are those custom processors you're building for Facebook (and more) going?Jul 26, 2013 5:29 AM CDT
• Intel provides some details on their SSD 530 Series of drives, includes four M.2 form factor modelsIntel unveils some details on their new SSD 530 Series of M.2 form factor drives.Jul 26, 2013 3:03 AM CDT
• The FCC Shows us what is inside Google's Chromecast dongleFCC clues us in on Chromecast's internals, user manual as well as other info.Jul 25, 2013 9:45 PM CDT
• WikiLeaks Party launches in Australia, gets slammed by a DDoS from an American 'hacktivist'Australian's finally get a new choice, welcome to the WikiLeaks Party.Jul 25, 2013 9:09 PM CDT
• Yandex co-founder Llya Segalovich dies suddenly at 48Llya Segalovich, co-founder of Russia's Yandex, dies at age 48.Jul 25, 2013 6:04 PM CDT
• NVIDIA unveils the Quadro K6000, or what they're calling 'the fastest and most capable GPU ever built'NVIDIA releases their new Kepler-based Quadro K6000.Jul 24, 2013 11:30 PM CDT
• Google unleashes Android 4.3, hits Nexus 4, Nexus 10, the first-gen Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus, todayGoogle finally unveils Android 4.3, includes a bunch of new features.Jul 24, 2013 9:32 PM CDT
• Google launches Google Play Games, a new app that condenses social games into one placeGoogle launches new Play Games app, a social gaming hub designed to further interaction between gaming friends.Jul 24, 2013 7:07 PM CDT
• Google spends $600,000 to bring free Wi-Fi to 31 San Francisco parksGoogle donates $600,000 to install and maintain free Wi-Fi in 31 San Francisco parks.Jul 24, 2013 6:34 PM CDT
• Newegg has been denied Motion to Compel Discovery from patent troll, says it will seek further reviewEast Texas judge denies Newegg's Motion to Discover in lawsuit against patent troll TQP.Jul 24, 2013 5:43 PM CDT
• ROCCAT launches Kone Pure Optical Mouse and new mouse padROCCAT unleashes new Kone Pure optical mouse and Sense Meteor Blue Mousepad.Jul 24, 2013 4:05 PM CDT
• Google officially unveils the second-generation Nexus 7, it is everything we already knewGoogle shows off the massively leaked second-generation Nexus 7 - confirms every feature we heard about earlier in the week.Jul 24, 2013 2:46 PM CDT
• Intel confirms 4.5 watt Haswell processor aimed towards fanless tabletsIntel announces new 4.5W Haswell processor designed with fanless tablets and convertibles in mind.Jul 24, 2013 2:17 PM CDT
• Google announces Chromecast, a $35 media streaming dongle for your TVGoogle unveils Chromecast, a project nobody saw coming it seems.Jul 24, 2013 1:52 PM CDT
• Best Buy launches pre-orders for next generation Nexus 7 before it is even officially announcedGoogle's refreshed Nexus 7 appears on pre-order early at Best Buy.Jul 24, 2013 11:05 AM CDT
• YouTube will celebrate all things geek on August 4 when it kicks off its first ever Geek WeekYouTube will kick off Geek Week on August 4, will highlight channels such as Geek and Sundry, Nerdist, and over 100 more.Jul 24, 2013 10:05 AM CDT
• Dell unveils their new UltraSharp 32, a 32-inch 4K display that will arrive later this yearDell unveils their first Ultra HD-capable display, the UltraSharp 32.Jul 24, 2013 1:31 AM CDT
• Oculus VR and IndieCade join forces for a three-week gaming event called VR JamVRJam is a three-week event held by Oculus VR and IndieCade.Jul 24, 2013 12:56 AM CDT
• Xbox Live service experiencing ongoing outage, down for some Xbox 360, Windows 8 and Windows Phone subscribersMicrosoft experiencing massive outage of Xbox Live, says it is working on a fix.Jul 23, 2013 7:03 PM CDT

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