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Facebook Twitter Reddit RSS Comments Hardware Tech Culture Hardware Software The Web CPU/Graphics Gaming Mobile Apple Google Microsoft IT Security Hardware January Backblaze data shows Hitachi and Seagate as most and least reliable hard drives, respectively Dell prices 28-inch 4K Ultra HD monitor at just $699 Intel's wearable push: smartwatch, 'Edison' mini PC and Jarvis Razer reveals Project Christine, a fully modular, liquid cooled PC PC shipments dropped 6.9 percent last quarter as market suffered its worst year ever AMD demonstrates free Nvidia G-Sync alternative at CES Linksys brings back the iconic WRT router with a revamp February IBM signs contract with DARPA to develop self-destructing chips SATA Express 101: Higher computer speeds are coming Two competing standards join forces to advance wireless charging technology March Understanding the PCIe interface and how it benefits solid state storage Razer refreshes its Blade laptop with stunning QHD+ display, better graphics Sony and Panasonic unveil 300 GB Archival Discs for long-term storage Roku unveils new Streaming Stick to compete with Google's Chromecast April New USB 3.1 spec features symmetrical connector with reversible ends Z-height: The shifting landscape of SSDs Amazon Fire TV set-top box ships today for $99 First 10.1-inch 4K Ultra HD display announced by Japan Display May SSD middleware breakthrough gives up to 300% speed boost Acer launches the first 4K display with Nvidia G-Sync Seagate gets serious about SSDs, will buy SandForce controller tech from LSI June Op-ed: Are we ready for 4K? Asus at Computex 2014: First look at Transformer Book V, Zenbook NX500, T300 Chi and more Hands-on with Gigabyte Aorus gaming laptops, peripherals at Computex 2014 Alienware Alpha is a $550 Steam Machine Intel teams up with Samsung to deliver cheaper 4K monitors Computex 2014: A look at Gigabyte's latest PC hardware Acer at Computex 2014: New smartphones and tablets hands-on HP launches Apollo supercomputer brand with liquid cooling July HummingBoard challenges Raspberry Pi with better specs, upgradeable design Tango 'Super PC' crams a full PC into a smartphone-sized case PCs may be mounting a comeback in the wake of slowed tablet growth Raspberry Pi Model B+ adds extra USB ports, better audio, lower power consumption, more The new Oculus Rift kits have begun shipping out to developers Strong PC sales push Intel to record chip sales August GeckoEye is the solar-powered security cam that can be placed anywhere Seagate becomes first to ship massive 8TB hard drive New manufacturing process allows for solid state batteries that hold twice the charge as Li-ion Reversible USB connector finalized, ready for new cables and devices HP to lead the netbook comeback with its Stream 14 notebook AMD partners with OCZ Storage Solutions to create Radeon R7 line of solid state drives HGST demonstrates insanely fast SSD built using phase-change memory The Cornerplay: Price is the only weapon Chromebooks have against Windows The Cornerplay: The most popular computing device has yet to be invented, the 15-inch tablet September Oculus VR unveils "Crescent Bay" headset with 360-degree tracking, built-in headphones HGST becomes first to introduce 10TB hard drive in 3.5" form factor These self-destructing SSDs will physically destroy the NAND flash on your command Dell just announced a 27-inch UltraSharp 5K monitor October Samsung's 3-bit 3D V-NAND enters mass production, cheaper SSDs on the horizon Alienware's Graphics Amplifier adds a high-end GPU to their gaming laptop HP Sprout is an AIO Windows 8 PC with integrated 3D scanner and projector Gaming hardware manufacturer Razer now reportedly a billion dollar company Alienware revamps the Area 51 gaming desktop with unique triangle case November Raspberry Pi's new microcomputer is smaller, more versatile and cheaper than ever All Samsung's Ultra HD monitors in 2015 to support FreeSync Roadmap suggests hard drive storage will exceed 100TB by 2025 Intel to launch SSDs using 3D NAND technology in 2015 Dell is now shipping its unofficial Steam Machine, the Alienware Alpha PC gaming console Dell's new 4K displays feature high-end technology, start under $600 HP's new gaming notebook draws from VoodooPC bloodlines December HP continues work on The Machine, prototype expected by 2016 Samsung Gear VR headset can now be yours for $199.99 Samsung 850 EVO solid state drive with three-bit 3D V-NAND focuses on endurance If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing. 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