Xbox One will not play Xbox 360 games; used game policy still unclear
Bad news, Xbox fans: Your current collection of Xbox 360 games will not work on Microsoft’s new Xbox One, and the company’s used games policy …
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Samsung reportedly prepping fingerprint scanning tech for Galaxy phones
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The future is mobile
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Samsung seemingly confirms upcoming Galaxy S4 Mega
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Video: Sony teases PlayStation 4 hardware unveiling with blurry console photos
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Angry Tumblr users flee to WordPress as Yahoo announces $1.1 billion acquisition
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 image, specs leak
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New LED display tech could revolutionize wearable devices like Google Glass
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Recent reports suggested Ultra HD TV might not flop after all, and their prospects will only be helped by an early round of price cuts. …
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Samsung reportedly scraps plans for metal Galaxy Note III, moves back to plastic
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Apple’s next-generation iPhone 5S is widely expected to feature the same external design as its predecessor, just as previous “S” upgrades have in the past. …
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Apple denies DoJ accusations, says eBook publishers were fixing prices before iBooks
The United States Justice Department recently filed documents in its case against Apple and book publishers accusing Apple of helping to facilitate the collusion that led …
