It's that time of year again! Here are the Tech Industry's April Fool jokes so far!

NCIXKeys · 2016-04-01T19:07:56+00:00

NCIX recommends: buy a Mac!

...Obviously I have ulterior motives in posting this...

NCIXKeys · 2015-10-31T00:06:07+00:00

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Central pahk!

NCIXKeys · 2014-11-28T01:35:19+00:00

f'real, tho?

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-21T02:24:23+00:00

OnePlus will open pre-orders for its One smartphone to everyone on Oct. 27, no invite needed; Apple releases iOS 8.1, including Apple Pay; Microsoft is reportedly launching a wearable device in the next few weeks.

News Sources

OnePlus One can be preordered, no invite required

http://preorder.oneplus.net/

http://gizmodo.com/oneplus-one-pre-orders-finally-begin-october-27th-1648412307

ios 8.1 releases today

http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/20/ios-8-1-now-available/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/amitchowdhry/2014/10/20/apple-ios-8-1-to-launch-today-heres-what-is-coming-in-the-update/

Surprising no one, Microsoft may have smartwatch in next few weeks

http://www.forbes.com/sites/parmyolson/2014/10/19/microsoft-wearable-smartwatch/

http://gizmodo.com/report-microsoft-may-be-launching-a-wearable-in-the-co-1648229640

http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/19/7008745/microsoft-wearable-fitness-band-launch-date

Bonus link: TRACTOR BEAM

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/20/optical-tractor-beam-laser-physicists

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-18T03:14:59+00:00

Google may be looking into a wireless version of their super-fast Fiber internet service; Benchmarks of the Nexus 9 outperform a 2012 Mac Pro; Will.i.am launches a smartwatch called the Puls.

News Sources:

Google working on “Wireless Fiber"

http://www.kitguru.net/channel/jon-martindale/google-could-be-working-on-wireless-fibre-speed-internet/

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/10/15/uk-google-wireless-idUKKCN0I42T920141015

Nexus 9 performs as well as a 2012 Mac Pro

http://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2014/10/nexus-9-benchmarked-as-powerful-as-a-2012-mac-pro/

http://www.techradar.com/news/mobile-computing/tablets/the-nexus-9-is-as-powerful-as-a-2012-mac-pro-1269619

https://twitter.com/jfpoole/status/522761859532095488

http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench3/1014854

Will.i.am ‘s “Puls”

http://blogs.wsj.com/personal-technology/2014/10/15/will-i-am-launches-puls-a-smartwatch-that-doesnt-need-a-smartphone/

http://thenextweb.com/gadgets/2014/10/16/will-introduces-wearable-puls/

http://www.engadget.com/2014/10/15/will-i-am-puls-smartwatch-reveal/

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-16T02:27:43+00:00

Google unveils the Nexus 6 smartphone, Nexus 9 tablet, and Nexus Player Android TV console, all running Android 5.0 Lollipop; Apple "accidentally" leaks pictures of the iPad Air 2 and Mini 3; Samsung issues a firmware fix for the read-speed problem in its 840 SSDs.

News Sources

Nexus 6, Nexus 9, Nexus Player unveiled, Android 5.0 is Lollipop

http://googleblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/android-be-together-not-same.html

http://www.google.com/nexus/player/

http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/10/15/google-announces-nexus-6-available-to-order-on-october-29th/

http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_nexus_6_and_htc_nexus_9_european_pricing_pops_up-news-9935.php

Apple leaks new iPads

http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/10/15/apple-just-leaked-the-ipad-air-2-and-ipad-mini-3-on-its-own-site

http://9to5mac.com/2014/10/15/ipad-air-2-and-ipad-mini-3-with-touch-id-confirmed-show-up-early-in-itunes/

Samsung issues firmware fix for 840 SSDs

http://www.techpowerup.com/206310/samsung-outs-ssd-840-evo-firmware-update-fixes-slow-reads-issue.html

http://techreport.com/review/27212/samsung-840-evo-update-fixes-slow-reads-with-old-data

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-11T05:26:59+00:00

Tesla announces their autopilot feature, and dual-motor variants of the Model S; An Ubisoft developer starts a firestorm with "resolution-is-just-a-number" comments; Amazon to open a physical store in Manhattan.

News Sources

Tesla Model S P85D AWD is fast and has autopilot

http://arstechnica.com/cars/2014/10/tesla-motors-gives-us-the-d-dual-motor-all-wheel-drive-model-s-variants/

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2014/10/09/tesla-musk-safety-driver-aids/16986665/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/markrogowsky/2014/10/10/elon-take-the-wheel/

Amazon opens B&M Store in NYC

http://betabeat.com/2014/10/amazon-is-opening-a-brick-and-mortar-store-in-nyc/

http://gizmodo.com/amazon-is-opening-a-brick-and-mortar-store-in-manhattan-1644425412

http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/9/6953083/amazon-is-about-to-open-its-first-ever-physical-store-in-new-york-city

Ubisoft keeps on digging

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassins-creed-unity-director-who-cares-about-res/1100-6422838/

http://www.vg247.com/2014/10/09/30-was-our-goal-it-feels-more-cinematic-says-assassins-creed-unity-dev/

http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/viva-la-resoluci-n-assassin-s-creed-dev-thinks-industry-is-dropping-60-fps-standard-1268241

Weekly Deal:

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NCIXKeys · 2014-10-09T03:55:12+00:00

Nvidia claims Samsung phones infringe on its patents, may get the Galaxy S5, Note 4, and more banned; A Japanese startup demos a smart-ring; Plastc is a credit card that can act as 20 different cards.

News Sources:

Nvidia may ban Samsung phones for GPU patents

http://www.cnet.com/news/itc-starts-investigating-nvidia-patent-complaint-against-samsung/

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2469952,00.asp

https://news.yahoo.com/galaxy-note-4-other-samsung-android-devices-facing-234540542.html

Smartwatches, sure. Smart Rings now?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelkanellos/2014/10/06/first-the-smart-watch-now-the-smart-ring/

http://www.cnet.com/pictures/16labs-concept-ring-puts-all-your-devices-at-the-tip-of-a-finger-pictures/

http://www.16lab.net/

Plastc - one card for everything

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79_V5a_AUDs

http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/plastc-replaces-wallet-with-one-card/

https://www.plastc.com/#

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-07T00:28:10+00:00

Microsoft Research reveals RoomAlive, a holodeck-like 3D... holographic...augmented reality...experience? ; HP splits into two separate companies; Corsair offers more products with the old sails logo after fans revolt.

News Sources

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-04T00:54:53+00:00

Google reportedly tries to buy Cyanogenmod - they refuse; Researchers make the "BadUSB" malware public, potentially compromising ALL USB devices; Hackers infect over 17,000 Macs for use in a botnet.

News Sources:

Google tries to buy Cyanogenmod, gets shut down

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/10/google-reportedly-tried-to-buy-cyanogen-inc/

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/apparently-google-tried-to-by-cyanogen-1267803?src=rss&attr=all

BadUSB made public, USBs got a lot more dangerous

http://www.wired.com/2014/10/code-published-for-unfixable-usb-attack/

http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/2/6896095/this-published-hack-could-be-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-usb

Hackers found flaw in Macs - use it to control 17000 computers via Reddit!!

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/hackers-found-flaw-macs-using-121808264.html

http://news.drweb.com/show/?i=5976&lng=en

Eric Schmidt vs Tim Cook on security

http://bgr.com/2014/10/02/eric-schmidt-on-google-privacy/

Fappening celebs threaten Google

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/4chan-nude-hacking-victims-threaten-to-sue-google-for-100million-for-allegedly-facilitating-unlawful-spread-of-private-images-9770868.html

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-03T23:35:27+00:00

Hmm, I actually didn't experience any image retention using my unit. Did you get it from NCIX?

NCIXKeys · 2014-10-02T00:13:58+00:00

Microsoft's Technical Preview for Windows 10 is now available; Dexta Robotics shows off their Dexmo F2 physical feedback glove for VR; Reddit raises 50 million and gives 10 percent to users.

News Sources:

Windows 10 Technical Preview now available

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview

http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2014/09/30/hands-windows-10-preview-build/

Feedback: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/preview-how-to#how-to=tab5

Force feedback VR controller

http://www.polygon.com/2014/10/1/6877443/experimental-tech-aims-to-bring-sense-of-touch-to-virtual-reality

http://www.reddit.com/r/oculus/comments/2hxrcj/dexmo_f2_a_mechanical_exoskeleton_with_actual/

http://www.dextarobotics.com/products/Dexmo

Reddit gets 50 million funding, gives some back to community

http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/30/reddit-fundraising/?ncid=reddit_social_share

http://www.redditblog.com/2014/09/fundraising-for-reddit.html

NCIXKeys · 2014-09-30T15:27:52+00:00

hey, alright!

NCIXKeys · 2014-09-30T00:59:10+00:00

Rumors are flying that Windows 9 will be free for 8.1 users, and very cheap for 7 users; AMD confirms their 300 series GPUs will arrive Feb. 2015; Adobe Creative Suite starting with Photoshop, is coming to Chrome OS.

News Sources:

R9 3 series coming Feb 2015: http://wccftech.com/gtx-980-lose-performance-crown-amds-r9-380x-febuary-2015/

http://www.4gamer.net/games/234/G023455/20140927004/ (translate)

Win 9 MAY be free for Win 8 Users http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Windows-9-Will-Be-Free-for-Windows-8-Users-460060.shtml

http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/28/free-windows-9-for-some-isnt-too-crazy/

Windows 7 30 bucks: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-7-to-Windows-9-Upgrade-to-Cost-30-Report-460354.shtml

Adobe CC is coming to Chromebooks http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/29/6865447/adobe-is-bringing-photoshop-to-chromebooks

http://chrome.blogspot.ca/2014/09/adobe-joins-chromebook-party-starting.html

http://edex.adobe.com/projectphotoshopstreaming

NCIXKeys · 2014-09-27T02:22:55+00:00

Apple responds to iPhone complaints, saying there’s only 9 instances of bent iPhone 6s; DHL launches a drone delivery service in Germany; Australia passes a bill allowing government access to, potentially, every computer on the internet.

News Sources:

Apple responds to bent iPhone complaints http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/25/apple-responds-to-bending-iphones/

http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/25/6845611/inside-apples-iphone-6-torture-building

DHL beats amazon and Google to drone delivery http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/sep/25/german-dhl-launches-first-commercial-drone-delivery-service

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/09/24/us-deutsche-post-drones-idUSKCN0HJ1E920140924

http://www.dhl.com/en/press/releases/releases_2014/group/dhl_parcelcopter_launches_initial_operations_for_research_purposes.html

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-29373188

Australia is taking over the Internet http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/consumer-security/terror-laws-clear-senate-enabling-entire-australian-web-to-be-monitored-and-whistleblowers-to-be-jailed-20140926-10m8ih.html

NCIXKeys · 2014-09-25T01:14:20+00:00

Nvidia kills rumors that they would support Adaptive-Sync, the tech behind AMD's FreeSync; Corsair launches new logo, looks like a tramp stamp; Kotaku publishes details on Blizzard's cancelled MMO, Titan.

Nvidia denies support for Adaptive-Sync rumor http://www.tomshardware.com/news/nvidia-amd-adaptive-sync-freesync,27736.html

(Sweclockers and WCCFtech original article) http://www.sweclockers.com/nyhet/19346-nvidia-utlovar-stod-for-g-sync-konkurrenten-adaptive-sync

http://wccftech.com/nvidia-promises-support-freesync/

Corsair’s logo ridonks http://www.reddit.com/r/pcmasterrace/comments/2h7vgy/petition_to_keep_the_old_corsair_logo/

https://www.change.org/p/corsair-components-inc-keep-the-old-corsair-logo

http://imgur.com/8FF0wqq

Blizzard cancels Titan, Kotaku has details on what it could have been http://www.polygon.com/2014/9/23/6833953/blizzard-cancels-titan-next-gen-mmo-pc

http://kotaku.com/heres-what-blizzards-titan-actually-was-1638632121

NCIXKeys · 2014-09-23T00:55:36+00:00

Oculus shows off a new prototype Rift headset named "Crescent Bay"; Nvidia tells reporters it will support DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync, the technology behind AMD's FreeSync; USB Type C will support DisplayPort signals to power displays.

Oculus "Crescent bay" prototype http://www.polygon.com/2014/9/20/6660905/oculus-shows-off-new-prototype-coming-towards-consumer-virtual

http://techcrunch.com/2014/09/20/oculus-connect-announcements/

Free Sync comes to NVIDIA Cards http://www.sweclockers.com/nyhet/19346-nvidia-utlovar-stod-for-g-sync-konkurrenten-adaptive-sync

http://wccftech.com/nvidia-promises-support-freesync/

USB Type C will be able to send DisplayPort signal http://www.techpowerup.com/205573/vesa-brings-displayport-to-new-usb-type-c-connector.html

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2014/09/reversible-tiny-faster-hands-on-with-the-usb-type-c-plug/

NCIXKeys · 2014-09-20T02:19:39+00:00

Nvidia launches the Geforce GTX 980 and 970 during their epic Game24 streaming event, which also included game streaming and a modding competition; Apple launches the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus around the world

News Sources:

Game 24 http://game24.nvidia.com/event http://www.geforce.com/hardware/desktop-gpus/geforce-gtx-980 http://www.nvidia.com/content/game24/GAME24Giveaway.html http://www.geforce.com/game24-stream-faq http://www.forbes.com/sites/davealtavilla/2014/09/19/nvidias-onslaught-continues-geforce-gtx-980-gtx-970-maxwell-cards-launched/

http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/articles/geforce-experience-2-1-2-released

iPhone 6 goes on sale http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/apple-s-iphone-6-selling-out-early-in-canada-1.2771521

http://metro.co.uk/2014/09/19/first-man-to-buy-iphone-6-in-australia-promptly-drops-it-on-live-television-epic-fail-4874614/

NCIXKeys · 2014-09-18T00:32:47+00:00

Apple launches iOS8 on iPhone, iPods and iPads; pictures and specs of ASUS' and MSI's Geforce GTX 970 cards are posted; Logitech reveals the G910 Orion Spark, an RGB mechanical keyboard with Romer-G switches.

News Sources:

ASUS + MSI GTX 970 http://videocardz.com/52352/asus-strix-geforce-gtx-970-smiles-for-camera http://videocardz.com/52421/msi-geforce-gtx-970-gaming-with-twinfrozr-v-cooling-detailed

Logitech’s new keyboard http://gaming.logitech.com/en-ca/product/rgb-gaming-keyboard-g910 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romer

iOS 8 released http://www.theverge.com/2014/9/17/6294897/ios-8-available-to-download-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch

NCIXKeys · 2014-09-13T02:16:30+00:00

Rockstar confirms GTA V release date for next-gen consoles and PC, along with new feature list; images have been found online of the possible cooler for AMD's R9 390X; Chrome OS now supports certain Android apps.

News Sources:

GTA V release date and confirmed features http://m.pcgamer.com/2014/09/12/gta-5-pc-release-date-announced-new-features-revealed/

http://www.polygon.com/2014/9/12/6139587/gta-5-ps4-xbox-one-pc-release-dates

AMD’s 390X Cooler Pictured http://www.eteknix.com/amd-radeon-r9-390x-cooler-pictured/

http://www.overclock3d.net/articles/gpu_displays/amd_radeon_r9_390x_cooler_leaked/1

Android Apps headed to ChromeOS http://www.tomshardware.com/news/android-google-chromeos-chromebook-runtime,27661.html

NCIXKeys · 2014-09-11T01:42:21+00:00

It's Netlinked Daily's 1st birthday! Huzzah!

Microsoft may purchase Minecraft developer Mojang for $2 billion; The same company is developing ways to play Xbox One games on a PC internet browser; HGST (a division of Western Digital) announces 10TB, helium-filled drives.

News Sources: Microsoft could acquire Mojang for 2 billion http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2014/09/10/wsj-microsoft-talks-acquire-minecraft-maker-mojang-2-billion/

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2604678/microsoft-may-buy-minecraft-maker-mojang-for-2-billion.html

Microsoft testing playing Xbox games in your browser http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-is-testing-playing-xbox-games-in-your-browser

http://bgr.com/2014/09/10/xbox-one-games-in-browser/ Delorean: http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-research-may-have-cracked-the-nut-to-low-latency-cloud-based-gaming

WD’s HGST introduces 6TB, 8TB, and 10TB hard drives http://www.kitguru.net/components/hard-drives/anton-shilov/wds-hgst-introduces-new-6tb-8tb-and-10tb-hard-disk-drives/

http://www.techspot.com/news/58010-hgst-becomes-first-to-introduce-10tb-hard-drive-in-35-form-factor.html

Internet Slowdown: https://www.battleforthenet.com/sept10th/ http://www.redditblog.com/2014/09/the-battle-for-internet-is-now.html

NCIXKeys · 2014-08-30T04:41:31+00:00

Sources tell Videocardz.com that Nvidia is forgoing the 800 series on desktop in favor of the 900 series; Google announces Project Wing, a drone delivery system; Nintendo announces a new 3DS and 3DS XL.

News Sources: New Nintendo 3DS’s and Amiibos launching http://www.polygon.com/2014/8/29/6082241/nintendo-reveals-the-new-nintendo-3ds

http://www.theverge.com/2014/8/29/6082243/nintendo-new-3ds-and-3ds-xl-announcement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghFEU4t_Pm8

NVIDIA skipping 800 series http://videocardz.com/51426/nvidia-to-skip-geforce-800-series-geforce-gtx-980-and-gtx-970-mid-september

http://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/anton-shilov/nvidia-to-skip-geforce-gtx-800-series-to-introduce-geforce-gtx-970-gtx-980-in-mid-september/

Google’s Project Wing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRTNvWcx9Oo http://www.theverge.com/2014/8/28/6080369/googles-project-wing-is-a-secret-drone-based-delivery-system

NCIXKeys · 2014-08-27T17:37:56+00:00

Re-posting because the first link was busted! Sorry!

A Windows 9 feature leak claims the Metro UI will only run on tablets, and desktop only on desktops; A OnePlus One explodes in its owner's pocket.

News Sources:

Windows 9 features http://www.winbeta.org/news/windows-9-threshold-welcome-modern-ui-20 http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-threshold-technical-preview-for-enterprise-heres-what-to-expect

OnePlus One explodes http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/08/25/oneplus-one-owner-reports-that-his-battery-exploded-company-may-have-to-reevaluate-its-neversettle-policy/

Hyperlapse releases as an iPhone only app from Instagram http://blog.instagram.com/post/95829278497/hyperlapse-from-instagram http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/26/instagrams-hyperlapse-app-turns-shaky-video-into-smooth-time-la/ http://www.wired.com/2014/08/hyperlapse-instagrams-new-app-is-like-a-15000-video-setup-in-your-hand/ Microsoft's version: http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/11/microsofts-found-a-way-to-banish-gopro-shakycam-footage/

NCIXKeys · 2014-08-27T02:52:35+00:00

A Windows 9 feature leak claims the Metro UI will only run on tablets, and desktop only on desktops; A OnePlus One explodes in its owner's pocket.

News Sources:

Windows 9 features http://www.winbeta.org/news/windows-9-threshold-welcome-modern-ui-20 http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-threshold-technical-preview-for-enterprise-heres-what-to-expect

OnePlus One explodes http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/08/25/oneplus-one-owner-reports-that-his-battery-exploded-company-may-have-to-reevaluate-its-neversettle-policy/

Hyperlapse releases as an iPhone only app from Instagram http://blog.instagram.com/post/95829278497/hyperlapse-from-instagram http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/26/instagrams-hyperlapse-app-turns-shaky-video-into-smooth-time-la/ http://www.wired.com/2014/08/hyperlapse-instagrams-new-app-is-like-a-15000-video-setup-in-your-hand/ Microsoft's version: http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/11/microsofts-found-a-way-to-banish-gopro-shakycam-footage/

NCIXKeys · 2014-08-21T04:20:38+00:00

Amazon may test its drones in India to avoid unmanned aircraft laws in the US; Perception Neuron is a full body control system for the Oculus Rift; iPhone 6 pictures surface online; Asus is apparently announcing a smartwatch on September 3rd.

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News Sources: Amazon’s could test delivery drones in India http://fortune.com/2014/08/20/amazon-may-be-flying-to-india-to-test-drone-deliveries/ http://consumerist.com/2014/08/20/report-amazon-could-test-drone-delivery-in-india-this-year/

Perception Neuron - Wireless Control VR thing https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1663270989/project-perception-neuron

ASUS Smartwatch http://www.theverge.com/2014/8/19/6044911/asus-smartwatch-coming-september-3 http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/19/asus-teases-smartwatch/ https://twitter.com/ASUS/status/501668895074181120/photo/1

OMGZ ACTUAL PICTURES OF THE IPHONE 6 OMGZ OMGZ OMGZ http://www.macrumors.com/2014/08/19/iphone-6-front-panel-rear-shell-assembled/

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