• The hackers behind the PSN and Xbox Live attacks explain why they did it

  People all over the world tried to enjoy some online gameplay on their new PlayStation and Xbox consoles on Christmas Day, but they couldn't. Millions more who already had video game consoles and needed a quick escape from their families on Thursday also couldn't connect to the PlayStation…

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• Sony PSN still down as gaming attack continues

  The aftermath of the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live hacks continues, with PlayStation gamers in particular finding the PSN remains offline with no end in sight. The result of two DDoS attacks over Christmas by a group calling itself Lizard Squad, the downtime put a dampener on those who received…

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• Xbox Live and PSN Are Still Messed Up After Attack by Hackers 

  PlayStation Network and Xbox Live are still repeatedly going offline and experiencing problems , so if you're itching to try out a new Christmas gift game, you may have to wait. Read more...

• Hack update: PSN remains offline and some Xbox Live services still down for the count

  Both Sony's PlayStation Network and Microsoft's Xbox Live services were hit on Christmas Eve with DDoS attacks, with hacker group Lizard Squad taking responsibility for the hits; the group did warn users a few weeks ago that such an attack on Sony's and Microsoft's online gaming services was…

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• GULEEK i8 Windows 8.1 box comes with its own battery

  Pico PC's like Zotac's ZBOX lines may be exactly that, tiny, but they aren't completely portable despite their portable size. They are, at the very least, tethered to a power supply to be even useful. One rather intriguing new product, however, tries to address that limitation. This odd…