Marcus Yam
Marcus Yam is a technology evangelist for Intel Corporation, the latest in a long line of tech-focused roles spanning a more than 20-year career in the industry. As Executive Editor, News on Tom's Guide and Tom's Hardware, Marcus was responsible for shaping the sites' news output, and he also spent a period as Editor of Outdoors & Sports at Digital Trends.
Latest articles by Marcus Yam
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Chinese Company Copies Google; Makes 'Goojje'
By Marcus Yam published
Chinese software firm pirates Google logo.
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Microsoft Ending Support for Original Xbox Live
By Marcus Yam published
It's time for the original Xbox Live service to retire.
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Sega Wanted Xbox to Play Dreamcast Games
By Marcus Yam published
It could have been a Dreamcast inside each Xbox.
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Taser Makes Tool to Help Parents Control Kids
By Marcus Yam published
Ever wish that you could taser your kids? Soon, you can.
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Panasonic 152'' 3D Plasma HDTV is Dreamworthy
By Marcus Yam published
Sweet dreams are made of these.
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Darth Vader Rings Bell, Opens Wall Street
By Marcus Yam published
"You don't know the power of the dark side!"
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LED Traffic Lights Don't Melt Snow, Cause Danger
By Marcus Yam published
Red means stop, green means go... snow means...?
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New Super Mario Bros. Wii Looks Great in 1080p
By Marcus Yam published
Too bad it's not from a Wii HD.
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Snoop Dogg Lends His Voice to GPS Navigation
By Marcus Yam published
Get Snoop Dogg to pimp your ride.
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U.S. Air Force Buying 2,200 PlayStation 3s
By Marcus Yam published
This is real modern warfare.
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PlayStation 3-related Losses Hit $4.7 Billion
By Marcus Yam published
Sony expects turnaround in next term.
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Netflix on PS3 Will Require Special Blu-ray Disc
By Marcus Yam published
Netflix finally hitting PS3 next month.
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Wal-Mart to Offer Contract-free Cell Phone Plans
By Marcus Yam published
Wal-Mart to use Verizon for cell phone network.
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Create Your Dragon Age Character in Advance
By Marcus Yam published
Download the character creation game! It uses the Dragon Age engine!
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Dyson Bladeless Fan Still Really Blows
By Marcus Yam published
It's a fan. That's what it does.
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Porn Industry Wants in on Video Game Consoles
By Marcus Yam published
Vivid Entertainment wants to do the PlayStation 3.
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PS3 Slim Slower and Faster Than Old, Fat PS3
By Marcus Yam published
Youth vs. experience. Which one will win?
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Alarm Clocks Useless Thanks to Cell Phones
By Marcus Yam published
Now it's your cell phone that annoys you in the mornings.
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PS3 New and Old, Fat and Slim Compared
By Marcus Yam published
Old and busted vs. new hotness?
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Sony Makes the PlayStation 3 Slim Official, $299
By Marcus Yam published
It's slimmer and cheaper, but no more PS2 compatible.
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Hulu Video Downloader Saves Files Offline
By Marcus Yam published
Take your Hulu videos with you for offline viewing.
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Submit Your Fanfic to Win an Uncharted 2 Beta Key
By Marcus Yam, Kevin Parrish published
Show us your creative writing skills with a short story and get into the Uncharted 2: Among Thieves multiplayer beta!