New Trojan ‘Shamoon’ leaves PCs unbootable
We’re getting news of a particularly nasty Trojan targeting Windows-based PC today, which anti-virus companies have dubbed “Shamoon.” Like most malware, Shamoon exists to steal data from computers...
View ArticleSteam Big Picture Mode beta kicks off in September
Valve has given us a better idea of when it plans to launch the beta for Steam‘s Big Picture Mode. Steam Big Picture Mode, as many of you already know, allows players to hook up their computers to...
View ArticleiPhone 5 rumors trigger highest Apple stock price ever
It appears that more than just the tip-addicted iOS fans out there are getting their fair share of iPhone 5 madness as Apple stock this week hits an all-time high. This is a big change compared to the...
View ArticleSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 Student Edition bundle brings on bonuses
Education-minded minds at Samsung have come forth with a deal made perfect for the upcoming school season: the Galaxy Tab 2 Student Edition bundle. This bundle includes the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0...
View ArticleHP looks to give consumer tablets another go
HP is forming a new Mobility division which will make another attempt and breaking into the tablet space. This much was confirmed in a internal memo unearthed by The Verge, and details HP’s plan to...
View ArticleOnLive layoff rumor rages while company denies shutdown
This afternoon there’s been a rumor spread like wildfire across the gaming universe that the group known as OnLive has been shut down, all of its employees fired in the process. A comment from Brian...
View ArticleMotorola event invite set for HD device delivery
Looking forward to the start of next month, Motorola has set an event for the 5th of September with a high definition device for us to look at and adore. This device is teased by the title of the...
View ArticleNexus 7 returns to Google Play as 3rd parties push accessories
Google has once again fully replenished their supply of ASUS-made Nexus 7 tablets in both 8 and 16GB iterations, with delivery again cut back to 3-5 days on both models. Several times since the launch...
View ArticleLeapPad2 tablet launches at $99.99
Leap Frog has announced that its LeapPad2 tablet is now available, and it’s aimed squarely at your children. Leap Frog says that this is a significant upgrade over the original LeapPad, as it comes...
View ArticleRetina MacBook Pro gets Moshi protection up front
If surface protection for your Retina MacBook Pro is what you’re after, Moshi has the accessories for you – this week announcing both a new palm rest and screen protector for the masses. This set of...
View ArticleWill There One Day Be A Universal Game Console?
As I’ve noted on SlashGear before, I have what some might call a gaming closet museum. Over the last couple of decades, I’ve collected consoles, handhelds, and popular games, and kept them on the ready...
View ArticleMore evidence for OnLive shutdown surfaces (UPDATE: OnLive confirms sale)
Earlier today, we brought you news of an imminent OnLive shutdown. According to sources inside the company, today is OnLive‘s last day of existence, but the company itself is denying that it’s in any...
View ArticleSpector rallies fan support for Epic Mickey on 360, PS3
Epic Mickey 2, as many of you already know, will be releasing on the Xbox 360 and PS3. That wasn’t the case for the original Epic Mickey, which was exclusive to the Nintendo Wii. Now that we know Epic...
View ArticleMotorola Photon Q Hands-on and Unboxing
Motorola is bringing on a brand new slider to the market with a QWERTY keyboard and the ability to connect to 4G LTE in the Motorola PHOTON Q. We’ve got our hands on this device today and are finding...
View ArticleSlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: August 17, 2012
Friday has come and gone, which means that the weekend is here once again. The latest iPhone 5 rumors have propelled Apple’s stock to its highest point ever, and it turns out the company’s funds will...
View ArticleHalo 4 ‘Prelude’ video shows the work behind the game
Halo 4 is easily one of the year’s most anticipated games, and in order to make it as big and spectacular as fans are expecting, a lot of work had to go into it. A new video from 343 Industries gives...
View ArticleBeta sign-up for The Witcher 2 modding tools now live
Ask any PC gamer what makes the platform so great, and (after bragging about the hardware in their rig) mods are bound to come up at one point or another. After the immense success of The Witcher 2, CD...
View ArticleFisker lends official statement to Karma fire
An official statement has been released regarding the Fisker Karma roadside fire incident that occurred back on the 10th of August. This incident has been provided with a detailed account by none other...
View ArticleBlack Ops II reportedly in the works for Wii U
It would seem that Call of Duty: Black Ops II will be getting a release on Wii U, if the LinkedIn profile of one QA tester from Activision is to be believed. Uncovered by IGN, this profile belongs to...
View ArticleI’d Rather Have The Apple Television Than A Set-Top Box
If you’ve been following the latest rumors surrounding Apple, you know that the company could be working on a new set-top box. That device, which would ostensibly compete against the TiVo and other...
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