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AMD to launch ARM processor, Seattle, in 2014

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:54:43 +0100

AMD's first ARM-based processor will be arriving next year.

Nvidia to license graphics technology to other companies

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:55:45 +0100

Licensing deal would allow Nvidia to sell its tech to the likes of Apple and Samsung.

Candy Crush developer King preparing IPO

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:37:56 +0100

King, developer of the hugely successful Candy Crush Saga, is rumoured to be preparing an IPO

EA Sports Ignite engine won't work on current PCs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:23:49 +0100

The engine behind EA Sports next generation titles will not run on the PC.

GAME opening Xbox-only store in London

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:08:52 +0100

A one-stop shop for all your Microsoft needs.

Huawei unveils Ascend P6, world's slimmest smartphone

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:55:16 +0100

New 4.7in flagship handset is just 6mm thick and sports an aluminium body.

IO Interactive cancels everything that isn't Hitman

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:49 +0100

Hitman dev IO Interactive is cutting half of its staff and cancelling all of its projects except for Hitman.

Former HTC execs launch Kazam, a new mobile phone brand

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:36:46 +0100

UK-based phone startup "to provide quality smartphones that are accessible to everyone"

Sony would be surprised by publisher DRM for PS4 games

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:15:26 +0100

Sony would be surprised if third-party publishers wanted to push for game-access limiting DRM features.

Ridiculous Fishing developer, Vlambeer, hit by thieves at E3

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:25:37 +0100

Vlambeer lost a bag of expensive hardware to a thief during E3 last week.

Google to help fight child porn with industry-wide image-blocking tool

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:56:45 +0100

The new open system will allow 3rd-parties to collaborate in blocking content.

Apple shows iOS 7 game controller plans

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:09:21 +0100

Devices to be made by Logitech and Moga, for both iPhone and iPad.

Xbox One 'may not work' in unsupported countries

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:21:17 +0100

Microsoft has seemingly confirmed that the Xbox One will not work if imported.

Leaked Intel roadmap details new Socket 2011, Haswell parts

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:29:09 +0100

Fills in the top and bottom nicely.

Intel locks overclocking to K-series Haswell chips

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:59:05 +0100

No Turbo Boost adjustments on non-K parts.

Windows 8 update bug clogs CPUs

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:38:24 +0100

Also affects Windows Server 2012, RT.

Researchers develop new non-destructive FRAM

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:10:17 +0100

Light-based readout proved in the lab.

Noctua demos active noise-cancelling cooler

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:36:10 +0100

Borrows RotoSub tech for silent fan.

The Last Guardian officially 'on hiatus'

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:07:13 +0100

Team Ico's The Last Guardian had been declared as on hold, but not officially cancelled.

No internet for Xbox One? Get an Xbox 360 then, says Microsoft.

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:13:12 +0100

Don Mattrick fuels the always-on internet debate.

Lenovo relegates Iomega brand to entry-level gear

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:37:43 +0100

Zip Drive creator put out to pasture.

AMD announces its first 5GHz CPU

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:06:21 +0100

FX-9590 hits a high note under Turbo Core.

Second attempt at 40K MMO announced

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:43:27 +0100

Eternal Crusade to be new Warhammer 40,000 MMO, being developed by Behaviour Interactive.

Mario Kart 8 and Mario 3D World announced

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:07:41 +0100

Also reveals new Super Smash Bros with Mega Man.

Dragon Age 3 release date pushed back to 2014

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:26:04 +0100

Dragon Age 3 has been delayed until autumn 2014.