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Pre-orders for the Oculus Rift open at $599
Pre-orders for the first consumer model of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset are now live, costing $599 for the headset, two controllers, two games and all required additional cables. → Read More
Twitter looking to introduce 10,000-character tweets
A new report claims that Twitter is looking to increase the character limit per tweet from 140 characters, to 10,000. These changes are expected to arrive by the end of March. → Read More
ReCore delayed for Xbox One and Windows 10
It has been announced that Xbox One exclusive 'ReCore' will be getting a PC release on Windows 10, however both platforms will see a delayed launch, during the second half of 2016. → Read More
Steam's Christmas blunder was caused by a DDoS attack
Valve has officially confirmed that Steam was successfully taken offline this holiday, due to a Distributed Denial of Service attack. This lead to the caching errors that displayed personal data. → Read More
Microsoft introduces the second week of holiday discounts on Xbox Live
Microsoft has introduced the second week of holiday discounts on Xbox Live today, valid until January 7th. Discounts are available on both Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles. → Read More
Microsoft has delayed the Surface Hub once again, while raising the price by $2000
Microsoft has announced it will be delaying shipments of its upcoming Surface Hub, alongside a $2000 price increase for both variations of the conferencing device. → Read More
Here are all the games discounted on Xbox Live over the holidays
The first wave of discounts on Xbox games over the holiday period have been detailed today and are now accessible on Xbox Live. Discounts are available on both Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles. → Read More
Microsoft says Xbox One cloud technologies seen in Titanfall can be used on any platform
Phil Spencer, head of Microsoft's Xbox division, has confirmed that the company's cloud technologies used in Titanfall can be used in any game, even if the title is exclusive to another platform. → Read More
Hideo Kojima leaves Konami to work on a PlayStation exclusive title
After three decades at Konami, Hideo Kojima has left the company to form his own independent firm named 'Kojima Productions'. The first title to come from the studio will be exclusive to PlayStation. → Read More
The Xbox Wireless Adapter no longer requires Windows 10
A new update to the Xbox One Wireless Adapter driver makes it possible to use the device on any Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 PC, despite the initial launch unit being restricted to Windows 10. → Read More
Leaked image shows 4 color variations of the Lumia 850
A new image has surfaced online, showcasing the four color schemes rumored for the cancelled Lumia 850. The image suggests that the device is no longer cancelled and will release next year. → Read More
Wallet for Windows 10 Mobile now supports loyalty cards
A new update is now available for the Wallet application for Windows 10 Mobile, adding support for retail loyalty cards. Select cards can now be scanned into the app, and used in-store. → Read More
Microsoft's 'Surface Phone' allegedly releasing in 2016
Microsoft's rumored 'Surface Phone' may be a reality, according to a recent report. The handset is allegedly designed by the Surface team, and set to release during the second half of 2016. → Read More
Microsoft PowerApps makes it possible to develop apps with no coding knowledge
Microsoft has unveiled its PowerApps service, which allows individuals to create highly polished business applications, without the need for extensive technical or coding knowledge. → Read More
Microsoft's Lumia 640 has been discounted to $20 via AT&T
AT&T is now offering Microsoft's Lumia 640 at a discounted price of $20, when purchased alongside AT&T GoPhone credit. The handset offers great entry-level hardware at a relatively low price point. → Read More
Some Lumia 950 and 950 XL orders in the UK are being delayed due to ‘software issues'
British retailer 'Argos' is informing its customers that the release of the Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL handsets has been pushed back, due to 'software issues' that have arisen. → Read More
Yamada Denki announces the thinnest Windows phone ever, called the 'Every Phone'
Yamada Denki has announced its latest Windows 10 Mobile device named 'Every Phone', which offers reasonable hardware specifications and features in a thin, sleek casing to those in Japan. → Read More
The Apple Pencil can withstand a surprising amount of force
An online stress-tester has carried out an experiment to investigate the durability of the newly-released Apple Pencil, when charging via the iPad Pro's lighting port. → Read More
Microsoft announces partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Microsoft and Hewlett Packard Enterprise have announced a newly formed collaboration, providing services to deliver cloud, productivity and mobility solutions to shared enterprise customers. → Read More
Pre-orders for Japan's NuAns NEO with Windows 10 Mobile are now open
Japan's mid-range Windows 10 Mobile device, the 'NuAns Neo', is set to launch during January of next year, and as of today, pre-orders for the device are live, starting at 42,700 yen. → Read More