One of the early problems bitcoin faced, was the usual chicken and egg scenario of anything new and innovative: it's not going to be used until its accepted, but why would you accept it if no one is using it? In the case of bitcoin, it took a long time …
Read More »Where does Kim Dotcom get his money?
One of the questions a few of you have brought up during our coverage of the seemingly endless build up to Megaupload founder, Kim Dotcom's extradition trial, is where exactly does he get his money from? Not the funds used to buy his cars and homes clearly, as that was …
Read More »GoPro unveils dog harness camera mount
If you thought GoPro had stopped coming up with novel ways to film the world, think again, as now you can attach up to two individual cameras to your dog, giving you an over the shoulder view and one that's more down to its level from a chest mount. Called …
Read More »Game developer branded as a terrorist by letting agent
Be careful showing your landlady any screenshots you have from playing Defcon, as you could find yourself suspected of terrorism. That's the situation Henry Smith found himself in, after his letting agent saw whiteboard drawings he'd made to help figure out elements of a game he was working on: Global …
Read More »Judge denies Apple bid for sales ban of certain Samsung products
A U.S. Judge Lucy Koh on Wednesday denied Apple’s request for a permanent sales ban of certain Samsung products in the U.S. because they infringe Apple’s patents. The judge said that the infringement did not harm Apple, which is why the block of sales is unnecessary. “Apple has not satisfied …
Read More »Microsoft to start selling standalone Kinect for Xbox One in October
After Microsoft Corp. began selling its Xbox One video game system without Kinect, sales of the console increased rather significantly thank to lower price. The software giant naturally does not want to completely give up its motion sensor, so, starting from October it will offer Kinect separately to those, who …
Read More »Possible launch date of Apple iWatch in September revealed
Although previously it was expected that Apple would introduce its iWatch smartwatch along with its next-generation iPad media tablets this October, it now looks like the firm decided to stick to the original plan and launch its first wearable device along with the new iPhone and the iOS 8 in …
Read More »Samsung begins to produce 64GB DDR4 modules based on TSV chips
Samsung Electronics on Tuesday said that has started to produce 64GB DDR4 memory modules that are powered by DDR4 memory chips that feature three dimensional (3D) “through silicon via” (TSV) package technology. The DRAM [dynamic random access memory] modules are designed for enterprise servers. Samsung’s 64GB registered dual inline memory …
Read More »Intel introduces ‘world’s smallest’ 3G modem
Intel Corp. has introduced what it claims to be the world’s smallest 3G modem. The Intel XMM 6255 is designed for wearables, security devices and industrial equipment as well as the upcoming devices that belong to the Internet-of-Things market. The new modem from Intel supports dual band HSPA with 7.2Mb/s …
Read More »GOG starts selling DRM free gaming documentaries
Digital distributor, GOG, has begun selling DRM free gaming oriented documentaries on its store. The company is hoping that eventually it will be able to convince hollywood studios to sell DRM free versions of TV shows and movies through its store, although so far the talks have been unsuccessful. GOG.com's North …
Read More »Good Samaritan app could help get first responders on the scene
Political parties might fight back and forth over the merits of a nationalised healthcare system, but the fact that anyone can get free healthcare in the UK is something quite extraordinary, especially when you look at other parts of the world where even if facilities may be better, access certainly …
Read More »Razer reveals ‘Razer Cortex’ software
Razer is re-branding its Game Booster software and giving it price comparison capabilities. Razer Cortex will compare prices from reputable digital game outlets, such as Steam, Green Man Gaming, GOG and Gamers Gate to show you the cheapest price available. In addition, the software's ‘game booster' section will allow you …
Read More »Amazon Firephone has sold fewer than 35,000 units
It turns out that Amazon's new smartphone isn't selling so well, according to a new report the handset is off to a very slow start, having sold fewer than 35,000 units so far. The Firephone was announced back in June after a long series of rumours and leaks. Press outlets …
Read More »EA expects to make $1 billion from DLC this year
EA's huge catalogue of DLC is expected to rake in $1 billion for the publisher this financial year, company spokesperson, John Reseburg has said. It was also revealed that a large portion of that revenue will supposedly be generated by EA's sports franchises, such as NFL and Fifa. Speaking with …
Read More »HP recalls 6 million laptop power cords due to fire risk
HP is currently recalling over six million laptop power cords world wide due to burn and fire risk. The faulty power cords were sold with both HP and Compaq laptops, 5,577,000 of them were sold in the US, 446,700 in Canada and the rest could be anywhere in the world as the …
Read More »Google buys video render firm
Google might have missed out on the chance to buy Twitch, after Amazon swooped in and dropped just shy of a billion dollars on the gaming streaming service, but that doesn't mean Google has locked away all of its money in a Scrooge McDuck vault. Zync Render is its latest purchase, …
Read More »Rockstar and Take Two claim Lohan lawsuit was frivolous
I think we all knew that Linsey Lohan's attempt to sue Rockstar Games over what she claims is an unlicensed usage of her likeness, was a bit ridiculous and now it seems both the GTA V developer and its publisher Take Two have stated that in court. In papers filed at …
Read More »Snowden discussions much more common offline than on
If you've ever lamented the fact that your friends on Facebook or some other social platform don't seem particularly interested in discussing Edward Snowden and the revelations he made last year that opened everyone's eyes to the reach of government intelligence agencies, it might just be that they prefer to …
Read More »Mario Kart 8 getting much more thematic DLC
There were some that weren't particularly pleased with Nintendo's recent announcement of the Mercedes Benz DLC for Mario Kart 8, adding several classic cars from the company's history to the roster of available “karts” in the game. However it seems likely that fans will much prefer the next batch of …
Read More »Inspur to build servers featuring IBM’s Power processors, software
Inspur, a leading server maker from China, and IBM have agreed to jointly develop servers featuring IBM software and Power microprocessors. In particular, the two companies ported IBM DB2 and IBM WebSphere application server software to operate on Inspur TSK1 mission-critical servers. “Inspur looks forward to teaming with IBM to …
Read More »Corporate-oriented Apple iPad with 12.9” display now expected in 2015
Sales of Apple iPad media tablets have been on the decline for a couple of quarters now. While iPads continue to be popular, it looks like the company needs to address new markets with its slates to increase sales. Rumours about an iPad with a 12.9” display have been circulating …
Read More »TSMC to make 16nm chips in volume in Q1 2015 – report
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is on-track to start volume production of chips in the first quarter of 2015, according to a media report. The first client to order 16nm chips from TSMC is expected to be Apple, which is a little bit surprising. TSMC has been making test chips using …
Read More »Prices of Intel Core i7 ‘Haswell-E’ chips revealed
A web-site has published an Intel Corp.’s presentation that confirms specifications of the company’s upcoming high-end desktop (HEDT) microprocessors code-named “Haswell-E” and reveals their prices. Without a lot of surprises, the next-generation processors for extreme performance enthusiasts will cost similar amount of money as existing Core i7 Extreme chips: from …
Read More »Seagate reveals world’s first 8TB hard disk drives
Seagate Technology on Tuesday unveiled the world’s first hard disk drives with 8TB capacity. The HDDs are designed for scale-out data infrastructures that require maximum capacities at minimal footprints. Seagate did not reveal a lot of technical details about its 8TB hard disk drives, but it said that the HDDs …
Read More »Tekken developer making a Pokemon fighting game
Bandai Namco's Tekken development team is making a new fighting game based on the Pokemon series for Japanese arcades. The game is called Pokken and there is currently no word on whether or not the game will make its way to the Wii U or 3DS in Japan or the …
Read More »Apple admits iPhone 5 battery fault
Apple has confirmed that a “small percentage” of iPhone 5 models suffer from a battery fault that causes accelerated power drain. Free battery replacements are being offered at Apple stores, affected models can be identified by the serial number. Apple won't replace your iPhone 5 battery if the handset has a cracked …
Read More »Google backed out of Twitch deal due to anti-trust issues
Over the last few months there were plenty of rumors floating around suggesting that Google buying Twitch was practically a done deal. However, it turns out that Google supposedly backed out due to anti trust issues, thus paving the way for Amazon to snap up the streaming service for $970 …
Read More »Facebook to crack down on clickbaiting
You've seen those headlines in your news feeds and dotted around the less reputable news sites out there: “the top X most Y things you've won't believe,” or “one quick secret that helped me lose/make belly fat/money.” They're irritating, vapid and never worth reading and Facebook knows it as much …
Read More »The Crew beta locked to 30 frames per second on PC
In a slightly disappointing turn of events it seems that Ubisoft has imposed a 30 frames per second lock on The Crew beta, which launched today on PC and will end on Friday. Much like Need for Speed Rivals, the frame rate cap can be bumped up to 60 via a …
Read More »Mega shareholder assets frozen in money laundering investigation
It's amazing that even when Kim Dotcom isn't kicking up headlines with his extradition trial and its endless delays, or the freezing and unfreezing of his personal assets, his companies still manage to show up in the news. The latest story involves one of the largest shareholders in Mega.co.nz, the …
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