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NSA director says programs prevented dozens of attacks; public opinion on surveillance, Snowden mixed
- The recovery effort for the PRISM leak carries on as various members of the U.S. Government and National Security Agency continue attempts at justifying the program to Congress and the public. NSA director Keith Alexander told a senate committee on…
WhatsApp sets new record of 27 billion messages in one day
- Mobile messaging app WhatsApp announced a new record earlier today as they recently processed 27 billion messages during a 24 hour period. It’s a substantial increase over the company’s previous single day best of 18 billion back on December 31…
Cable providers pay to prevent streaming TV; Time Warner responds: Duh
- Time Warner Cable, like others in the pay-TV industry, has been essentially paying off content partners to prevent web-based streaming, Bloomberg reports. Incentives to lock-out content providers from streaming their properties online include monetary bonuses and threats to drop programming.…
MSI challenges Alienware with lightweight, 14-inch gaming laptop
- The market for powerful and lightweight gaming laptops is heating up with companies like Alienware and Razer both pushing the envelope further in terms of the kind of raw power that can be squeezed inside a small package. MSI, a…
Samsung CEO says next mirrorless camera will run Android
- Interested in a new Samsung digital camera but don’t want one with a smartphone attached? No worries, as the Korean tech giant is preparing to unveil such a device at their June 20 press event in London according to CEO…
Google shows off Chrome's capabilities with Cube Slam game
- It’s been roughly two years since Google announced plans to add real-time communication features into its browser via WebRTC, an open source project that would do away with the need for a third-party plug-in. Although still in its infancy, both…
Top 10 countries requesting user data from tech companies
- Guess what. The United States is at the top of the charts among countries who make the most user data requests to tech companies. Surprising, right? Reuters compiled 2012 transparency report data from Google, Microsoft, Skype, and Twitter to find the top…
What's next for the iPhone? Larger screens, budget models discussed
- Following the unveiling of iOS 7 at Apple's WWDC earlier this week, the focus now turns to hardware - as in, what’s next for the iPhone? Well if you believe the latest scuttlebutt on the block, Cupertino is exploring the…
EU seeks clarity about PRISM amid rising international concern
- James Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, has assured the American public that PRISM doesn’t collect data on U.S. citizens. Assuming it’s the truth, this may placate some of the concerns in the U.S., but what about members of the international…
Asus shares new details on its mini PC, leaves door open to customization
- Back at Computex, Asus announced a new ViVoPC mini, but details of the company's tiny Windows 8 computer were pretty scarce. At that point, we knew it featured some built-in SonicMaster speakers, 802.11ac wireless support, and a metallic metal design. But…
Microsoft Points will be converted to real money later this year
- Last month it was reported that Microsoft would be shutting down their points system used to purchase virtual goods and arcade-style games over Xbox Live. It was a long time in the making as there likely aren’t many people that…
What do the Xbox One, PS4, and Wii U all have in common? AMD silicon
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After consumers were told the final details about the Xbox One, Wii U, and PS4, many game enthusiasts have weighed their options and are ready to make a purchasing decision. So who’s the big winner? Simply put, it's AMD.
Angry Birds Go! set to race onto the scene by year's end
- Rovio Entertainment is hard at work on a new Angry Birds game that’ll be racing onto the scene by year’s end. It’s called Angry Birds Go! and based on the very brief teaser trailer, it could either be a Temple…
Gunpoint Review: A Smart, Fun Stealth-Puzzle PC Game
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In Gunpoint you play as Richard Conway, a trenchcoated spy-for-hire who, after a job gone wrong, finds himself caught up in a paranoid, 70s-style corporate espionage plot. You'll guide him on infiltration missions as he sneaks into apartment buildings, high-security compounds, office complexes and weapons-manufacturing labs.
Gunpoint may be a stealth game, but Conway isn't some Sam Fisher-wannabe, crouching in the shadows and garroting unsuspecting guards. His methods are a bit flashier, and a hell of a lot of fun.
ESPN to shutter 3D broadcasting by the end of the year
- Some ideas just seem better on paper than in reality which may be the case for at-home 3D television. It’s still too early to know for sure but when one of the first major networks that signed on to broadcast…
Google Glass teardown reveals $150 of hardware
- The folks at Catwig have done a complete teardown of Google Glass, and, as it turns out, the device is remarkably simple, or just generally unremarkable depending on your perspective.
Creative Labs unveils gaming headsets with embedded Axx processor
- Creative Technology on Wednesday announced two new wireless headsets, the Creative Sound Blaster EVO ZxR and Sound Blaster EVO Zx, that feature an embedded multi-core Sound Blaster SB-Axx1 processor designed to boost the overall quality of music, movies, games and…
Yahoo to reset and re-issue inactive IDs starting mid-July
- Here’s the scenario: you’re signing up for a new service or web account and without fail, the username you’re interested in is already taken. Sure, you can attach a string of numbers or characters to the end but it’s not…
Nvidia's Tony Tamasi says new consoles are good news for PC gamers
- Nvidia senior vice president Tony Tamasi says he’s happy that the new consoles from Sony and Microsoft are finally here. With additional details and pricing just recently announced at E3, the industry is abuzz with the recent news, as media outlets…
Nokia to officially discontinue Symbian mobile OS this summer
- Once the most popular mobile operating system in the world, Nokia’s Symbian will officially be shown the door later this summer after falling from grace in 2011. The move will allow the Finnish handset maker to focus their full attention…
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