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You can build your own Xbox 360 replica console with Mega blocks soon for $150

John Callaham — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:34:02 +0000

The 3/4 scale version of Microsoft's Xbox 360 console and controller includes a removable hard drive, working lights, and removable side panels. It's available for preorder for $149.99 at Target. Read more...

The Sony PlayStation VR2 headset is now available from many more retailers including Amazon

John Callaham — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:50:01 +0000

The PlayStation VR2 headset was previously only available directly from Sony, but today the virtual reality device for the PlayStation 5 is on sale at Amazon, Walmart, Target, GameStop, and more. Read more...

Target takes partnership with Apple further, expands collection and services

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:48:01 +0000

Apple has been working in collaboration with Target for quite a while. Starting today, the duo will take its relationship up a notch by opening up a store-in-store at several Target outlets and more. Read more...

Target Black Friday 2019 deals: Android smartphones, 4K TVs, smartwatches, more

Rajesh Pandey — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 15:52:01 +0000

A roundup of Target's Black Friday deals with heavy discounts on 4K TVs from Samsung and LG, $100 off on the Xbox One S and PS4 Pro bundles, and Android smartphones like the Galaxy S10 etc. Read more...

Apple Pay support is rolling out to Target, Taco Bell, and more locations in the U.S.

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 18:30:01 +0000

Apple has announced an expansion for its payments service, Apple Pay, which begins today. Target, Taco Bell, Speedway, and more will add support for the technology in the coming weeks. Read more...

Apple Pay is reportedly being tested at a Target store in San Francisco

Jay Bonggolto — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 09:06:01 +0000

Despite its refusal to add support for Apple Pay at its retail stores, Target has been reportedly testing the digital wallet service at its shop in San Francisco, as claimed by a number of shoppers. Read more...

Bethesda rumored to be working on an unannounced game based on Game of Thrones [Update]

Dreyer Smit — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 08:44:01 +0000

A new store listing for an unannounced project has fans of both Bethesda and Game of Thrones speculating on the possibility of a game based on the books of George R.R Martin making an appearance. Read more...

Target is promising pre-orders for the SNES Classic Edition for those in the US

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 07:32:01 +0000

If you were one of the lucky people to have maintained a pre-order of the SNES Classic from Walmart, another major retailer has chimed in, letting consumers know that pre-orders will be happening. Read more...

Leaked Target ad shows the Galaxy S8 and S8+ will come with free Gear VR and $100 gift card

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 04:02:01 +0000

With a week to go until the official unveiling of Samsung's Galaxy S8 and S8+, details about a possible Target promotion have leaked online - offering a free Gear VR and $100 gift card. Read more...

Brian Krebs talks hacker customer service, call centers, and more at Secure360

Christopher White — Wed, 18 May 2016 08:32:01 +0000

Today at the Secure360 conference in Minnesota, Brian Krebs shared his thoughts on enterprise security, both current as well as what he sees for the future of the industry. Read more...

R18+ video game box art substituted for plain packaging by Target Australia store

Boyd Chan — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 10:18:01 +0000

Recently, shoppers in South Australia spotted a curious change to the the way R18+ video games have been packaged for retail display in Target stores across the state. Read more...

Target in consideration of its own mobile pay system

Chris Schroeder — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:46:01 +0000

Target in early development stages of mobile "wallet" pay system that would put the company in direct competition with tech giants such as Apple and Samsung. Read more...

Microsoft Band now available with 25% off in the US

Andy Weir — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 10:32:01 +0000

You can currently get $20 off the Band at the Microsoft Store - but a leading US retailer is now offering a $50 price cut on the wearable device, as long as you're willing to pick it up in store. Read more...

Target to pay $10 million in settlement fees for data breach

Chris Schroeder — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:20:01 +0000

A class-action lawsuit over a data breach that occurred within Target back in 2013 has finally found a resting point as the company agrees to pay $10 million Read more...

Microsoft Band to be sold at Best Buy, Target and Amazon

Brad Sams — Tue, 17 Mar 2015 13:00:35 +0000

Microsoft is ramping up the production of the Band in a big way and will now sell the device at several new retailers in the US - and the company also said that it has fixed its supply chain issues. Read more...

Woman buys a Playstation 4 for her boyfriend at Target; gets two Bibles instead

Justin Luna — Thu, 01 Jan 2015 11:30:01 +0000

A woman from California excitedly buys a shiny new PlayStation 4 for her boyfriend as a Christmas present. Unfortunately, upon opening the box, not only the boyfriend, but also she, was surprised. Read more...

Home Depot hit by same malware used in massive Target breach

Jett Goldsmith — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 06:22:01 +0000

The malware used in the massive Target data breach last December, which affected more than 110 million people, has now hit customers from almost every single Home Depot store in the United States. Read more...

Microsoft's COO likely on Target's shortlist for next CEO

Brad Sams — Mon, 12 May 2014 13:49:18 +0000

Target is looking for a new CEO after that massive credit card breach that caused the previous CEO to resign, and it seems highly plausible the Kevin Turner is on the shortlist. Read more...

Target CEO resigns five months after massive data breach

John Callaham — Mon, 05 May 2014 15:26:40 +0000

Retailer Target announced today that its CEO Gregg Steinhafel has resigned, five months after a huge data breach was discovered that may have exposed personal info for tens of millions of people. Read more...

Target selling $449.99 Xbox One Titanfall bundle with free 12 month Xbox Live [Update: Not anymore]

John Callaham — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 17:16:20 +0000

Target currently offers what may be the best deal yet for a new Xbox One console, with the console, the free game Titanfall and a free 12 month Xbox Live subscription for $449.99. Read more...

Heavy price cuts on iDevices for limited time at Walmart and Target

Daniel Hull — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 15:18:09 +0000

Want to grab a bargain? Walmart and Target both have attractive deals on iPads, that may encourage those who haven't yet purchased one to reconsider. These offers are valid for a limited time only. Read more...

FBI warns of more cyber attacks like Target's

Jett Goldsmith — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 21:40:31 +0000

The FBI has released a confidential statement to retail companies warning them of future attacks, as well as the potential dangers of malware infections. Read more...

Target is not alone: Neiman Marcus and others hacked

Christopher White — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 03:39:40 +0000

Neiman Marcus confirmed that they were recently breached, and word is at least three other well-known retailers were also hit in the last few weeks although details are somewhat lacking at this point. Read more...

Target: An additional 70 million people may be affected by recent security breaches

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 16:12:54 +0000

Target is once again in the news, this time announcing that up to 70 million addition people may be at risk after the recent security breach that exposed up to 40 million credit cards. Read more...

Target: Encrypted PIN numbers taken in recent credit card data theft

John Callaham — Fri, 27 Dec 2013 21:39:23 +0000

Retailer Target has now confirmed that "encrypted PIN data" was taken as part of the recent theft of 40 million credit card numbers from its database, but added the encryption key has not been removed Read more...

40 million credit card numbers stolen from Target

John Callaham — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 16:13:13 +0000

Retailer Target has announced that 40 million credit card numbers have been taken from its database, with the incidents starting on November 27th and continuing through December 15th. Read more...

Early data shows Xbox One leading PS4 in Black Friday U.S. sales

John Callaham — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 06:01:01 +0000

A company that collects shopping receipts via mobile apps has posted up early Black Friday data from U.S. Target and Walmart stores that show Xbox One sales ahead of the PS4 and all other consoles. Read more...

Microsoft makes nice with student who got his Xbox One console early

John Callaham — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 00:57:21 +0000

André Weingarten, who became famous this weekend for getting his Xbox One early and then having it banned, has since chatted with Microsoft and will have the Xbox One unbanned before Nov. 22nd. Read more...

Thanks to Target, two people got their Xbox One consoles shipped early [Update]

John Callaham — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 07:45:46 +0000

At least two people who pre-ordered their Xbox One consoles from Target have had them shipped to their homes two weeks before the official launch date of Nov. 22nd. Read more...

Ouya Android game console selling out in some retail outlets

John Callaham — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:57:49 +0000

Ouya, the $99 Android game console that started as a Kickstarter project, went on sale at several retail locations in the US and UK today but some sources like Target and Amazon have already sold out. Read more...

One thief acquires iPads worth $57,000

Paul Ferson — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:19:45 +0000

A thief operating in North Texas has managed to steal over one hundred iPad tablets, totalling up to a value of almost $60,000 without being caught. Read more...

Target throws Amazon Kindle out of its stores [Update]

Christopher White — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:37:25 +0000

Target, upset at some of Amazon's business practices, has severed their agreement to sell Amazon's line of e-readers in their stores. Read more...

Apple "mini-stores" confirmed by Target

Nathan Tsui — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:39:26 +0000

Target confirmed Thursday in New York that the previously rumored "store-within-a-store" expanded displays featuring Apple products are indeed coming to 25 Target locations later this year. Read more...

Schools and businesses buying up .xxx domain names

John Callaham — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:40:53 +0000

Web sites addresses with the .xxx domain went on sale to the public this week, but schools and businesses have been purchasing those names to avoid them being bought by the porn industry. Read more...

Secret Kindle Fire price cuts hit Target and Walmart?

John Callaham — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:01:44 +0000

It's not supposed to be on sale but reports are that at least some Target and Walmart retail stores are selling the Kindle Fire for $123.38, well below its normal $199.99 price tag. Read more...

Two stores get early jump on Nintendo 3DS price cut

John Callaham — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:00:23 +0000

Wal Mart and Target have started selling the Nintendo 3DS portable console for $170, well ahead of the official price cut date which is supposed to start on Friday. Read more...

Rumor: iPhone price cuts coming Sunday?

John Callaham — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:11:33 +0000

Two retailers, Target and Radio Shack, could be dropping the price of the iPhone 4 on Sunday if Internet rumors are to be believed. Read more...

Target stores moving to Microsoft's Hyper-V

Brandon Boyce — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:55:12 +0000

In the enterprise virtualization world VMWare is the dominant force but companies like Microsoft have been working to change the virtual world. With acquisitions and improvements in their software and licensing structure Microsoft's Hyper-V has... Read more...

Advertisers find new target; online banking

Brandon Boyce — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:07:01 +0000

Targeted advertising is everywhere on the web, your browsing habits help ad engines decide what content you are most likely to click on. This alone bothers some people, but how would you feel if advertisers... Read more...

Wikipedia reaches 2008 donation target

Damien Reynolds — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 01:44:35 +0000

Wikimedia Foundation, the company behind the Wikipedia website, set themselves a target in 2008 for donations and announced today they reached it. Running a website like Wikipedia costs a lot of money and asking... Read more...