News Archive: December 2012

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RumorTT: Next-gen Xbox to launch in time for the 2013 holidaysRumorTT: Microsoft to be extra festive for the 2013 holidays - next generation Xbox will be released.Dec 2, 2012 5:17 AM CST
Crysis 3 PC requirements unveiledEA reveals PC requirements for Crysis 3.Dec 4, 2012 3:30 AM CST
Valve's Gabe Newell confirms they're working on a competitor to the next-gen consoles - hello, Steam BoxGabe Newell becomes even cooler - confirms Valve are working on a console.Dec 9, 2012 2:27 AM CST
Microsoft reverses decision on selling mature games on the Windows StoreMicrosoft confirm they'll be selling mature titles through the Windows Store.Dec 13, 2012 9:35 PM CST
The War Z gets removed from Steam after public outrageAfter public outrage, Valve remove The War Z from Steam.Dec 20, 2012 4:30 AM CST
Microsoft gives one month of free Xbox Live Gold to users affected by cloud outageMicrosoft provides one month of free Xbox Live Gold for users affected by the cloud save outage.Dec 31, 2012 6:23 PM CST
Space geeks take note: NASA to unveil Curiosity findings tomorrow, 12/3NASA holding a press conference tomorrow at 12pm EST, 9am PT to share rover findings.Dec 2, 2012 9:32 PM CST
Galaxy Note II owner? Want a 6400mAh battery? Mugen Power have the hook upMugen Power has your back, offers up Galaxy Note II users with 6400mAh battery.Dec 3, 2012 4:37 AM CST
NASA details findings in new post, found organic compounds on Mars, but no 'definitive evidence' of life, yetNASA unveils its Curiosity rover findings.Dec 3, 2012 12:59 PM CST
Police ask Congress to require mandatory text message logging, keep texts for 2 yearsPolice ask Congress to require wireless providers to keep text messages for two years.Dec 3, 2012 7:07 PM CST
Jelly Bean munches down on more market share, now on 6.7% of all Android devicesJelly Bean now represents 6.7% of all Android-based devices.Dec 4, 2012 2:31 AM CST
CoolTT: intelliPaper allows you to add a USB drive to your business card or other paper productintelliPaper adds a USB flash drive into standard paper.Dec 4, 2012 7:07 PM CST
Google Play updated to allow private apps within the Play StoreGoogle Play's new 'Private Channel' will allow internal apps for your business.Dec 5, 2012 1:32 AM CST
Has anyone seen my keys? New technology looks to put an end to lost itemsStickNFind stickers look to put an end to hours of searching for the TV remote.Dec 5, 2012 5:01 PM CST
LeakedTT: AMD Radeon HD 8990 dual-GPU specs leak outLeakedTT: Specs on the dual-GPU AMD Radeon HD 8990 are available.Dec 5, 2012 9:30 PM CST
Google Now gets updated, has better travel features and improved voice searchGoogle Now has been updated, improved travel and voice search features.Dec 6, 2012 2:28 AM CST
Study suggests that the FTC would see strong support for revised laws to protect children onlineStudy suggests that adults are against tracking and other privacy invasions of children online.Dec 6, 2012 4:03 PM CST
NVIDIA releases "GeForce Experience" into betaNVIDIA's "GeForce Experience" goes into beta for the first 10,000 who register.Dec 7, 2012 12:31 AM CST
Apple bringing at least some of the Mac production to the USApple to produce at least some of their Mac production to the United States.Dec 7, 2012 4:26 AM CST
Dotcom releases screenshots of the new Mega, will make use of 2048-bit RSA keyKim Dotcom releases screenshots of the upcoming Mega website.Dec 7, 2012 3:40 PM CST
One of Apple's patents preliminarily ruled invalid, could affect other patents and Samsung lawsuitApple could be in some trouble with the Samsung appeal after patent office preliminarily rules paten.Dec 7, 2012 5:30 PM CST
Mac Pro best candidate to be Apple's "Made in USA" Mac productMac Pro likely to be the Mac line built in the USA that Tim Cook has promised.Dec 10, 2012 2:27 PM CST
Google experienced a bit of downtime for its Gmail, Drive, and API servicesGoogle services experience downtime today, Gmail, Drive, and Apps control panel affected at differen.Dec 10, 2012 6:29 PM CST
FreedomPop to provide 1GB free 4G internet with Hub Burst modemFreedomPop debuts Hub Burst pre-orders, only costs $89 and will come with 1GB/month free 4G internet.Dec 12, 2012 4:45 PM CST
Get ready to be able to see if you have a broken bone with your smartphoneCaltech engineers make a microchip capable of seeing through solid objects, could be put in smartpho.Dec 12, 2012 8:28 PM CST
Sharp 60" 4k HD TV coming in February 2013Sharp to release 60" 4k HDTV a year after it was debuted at CES 2012. Dec 13, 2012 12:23 PM CST
RumorTT: Intel could acquire NVIDIA, would be kryptonite to AMDRumorTT: NVIDIA could be acquired by a much bigger player... Intel.Dec 13, 2012 10:28 PM CST
$25 Rasberry Pi model A's are out in the wild. Raspberry Pi model A lands in the hands of Adafruit and Design Spark before official release. Dec 14, 2012 11:36 AM CST
Police taser Chinese woman who tried to buy more than 2 iPhonesChinese woman tasered after she refused to leave an Apple Store that wouldn't sell her more than 2 i.Dec 14, 2012 4:02 PM CST
Anonymous are back, will fight against Westboro Baptist Church and their plan for a Newtown school shooting picketAnonymous plan to fight against Westboro Baptist Church, who are planning a picket for the Newtown S.Dec 16, 2012 9:31 PM CST
Julian Assange to run for Australian Senate under WikiLeaks partyJulian Assange is running for a Senate position in Australia.Dec 17, 2012 4:32 AM CST
Instagram now sharing your data with Facebook. Instagram updates privacy policy to reflect information sharing with parent company Facebook. Dec 17, 2012 11:11 AM CST
LeakedTT: Shots of BlackBerry 10's new UILeakedTT: BlackBerry 10 photos show off user interface and Siri-like voice interface.Dec 17, 2012 11:35 PM CST
NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor details leaked: 4-plus-1 cores, 28nm, six times the power of Tegra 3NVIDIA's Project Wayne, the next generation Tegra Processor has been leaked. Specs to follow. Dec 18, 2012 7:49 AM CST
Instagram offers an update regarding its change in Terms of Service, says they aren't planning to sell your picturesInstagram is NOT looking to sell your pictures without compensation, at least not after all of the f.Dec 18, 2012 4:55 PM CST
NEC unveils ultra-thin 15.6-inch Lavie X Ultrabook, sports 1080p IPS screenNEC's Lavie X is a super-thin 15.6-inch Ultrabook featuring a 1080p IPS screen.Dec 18, 2012 9:30 PM CST
Apple CEO Tim Cook makes shortlist for TIME's 2012 Person of the YearTIME's 2012 Person of the Year could just be current Apple CEO Tim Cook.Dec 19, 2012 4:23 AM CST
Twitter suspends @YourAnonNews, then reinstates the accountTwitter suspends and reinstates @YourAnonNews after they tweeted a picture containing personal info.Dec 19, 2012 8:01 PM CST
RumorTT: Cheaper Google Nexus 7 is coming. $99 Nexus 7 tablet rumored. 500,000-600,000 expected to ship in first 3 months after release. Dec 20, 2012 12:41 PM CST
Senator looks to regulate data caps, introduces billSenator Wyden introduces bill to regulate data caps, net neutrality.Dec 21, 2012 4:14 PM CST
Cooler Master Case Mod Competition 2012 ResultsResults from the Cooler Master Case Mod Competition 2012 are here.Dec 22, 2012 3:24 AM CST
Top 5 tech items to buy for your loved ones this Christmas!Looking for a gift for your loved one, are they a tech fan? Check out our top 5 list!Dec 23, 2012 1:27 AM CST
LG unveils new Google TV-powered sets, will be released in various sizes in 2013LG's 2013 is beginning to look more Google TV-powered with new sets unveiled.Dec 24, 2012 12:36 AM CST
Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus: Where you can track Santa this Christmas EveTrack Santa tonight using these online services.Dec 24, 2012 4:34 PM CST
Google wants to grab 90 per cent of Microsoft Office usersGoogle making a play for 90% of Microsoft office users. Dec 26, 2012 12:19 PM CST
Mozilla brings back 64-bit Firefox version for WindowsMozilla decides to keep 64-bit version of Firefox, still looking to transition users to 32-bit.Dec 26, 2012 6:26 PM CST
RumorTT: Apple working with Intel for a Bluetooth Smart Watch, will arrive in 2013RumorTT: Apple and Intel working together again, would see the Bluetooth Smart Watch released next y.Dec 27, 2012 6:31 AM CST
Samsung building 1.1M square foot campus in San Jose areaSamsung to build new campus in San Jose for R&D, will feature 1.1M square feet of space.Dec 27, 2012 8:03 PM CST
RumorTT: Droid Razr M HD specs have been leakedRumor: Motorola Droid Razr M HD specs leaked, seem too good to be true.Dec 28, 2012 3:33 PM CST
RumorTT: Intel to soon roll out their cable TV service and set-top boxRumorTT: City-by-city, Intel will soon release their set-top box and cable TV service.Dec 31, 2012 12:35 AM CST
Windows Store has over 35,000 apps, averaging 415 new Win 8 apps per dayWindows Store has over 35,000 Windows 8 apps, increasing by 415 per day.Dec 31, 2012 3:58 PM CST

Sony patents new controller, sports two move peripherals into a single controllerSony hints at the PlayStation 4 with their patent for a new dual shock move controller.Dec 2, 2012 8:29 AM CST
TIME Magazine dons the Nintendo Wii U with #2 in their Top 10 Gadgets of 2012Nintendo Wii U finds itself in #2 position on TIME Magazine's Top 10 Gadgets of 2012.Dec 6, 2012 5:31 AM CST
Nintendo Wii U is the most energy-efficient of the current consolesWii U is the most energy-efficient console versus the PS3 and Xbox 360.Dec 11, 2012 4:39 AM CST
Rockstar would like to see all Grand Theft Auto cities in one super-large gameRockstar talk big, would like to see one large game with all of Grand Theft Auto's cities inside.Dec 14, 2012 1:36 AM CST
Sim City's DRM defended by Maxis Label leadMaxis' lead defends the always-on DRM present in the latest Sim City.Dec 24, 2012 7:31 PM CST
John McAfee gets apprehended by the policeMcAfee founder has been caught by the police.Dec 2, 2012 5:43 AM CST
ODROID-U is a Raspberry Pi-like device, except it sports a quad-core Exynos processor and starts at $69Hardkernel tease with their ODROID-U product, a $69 small computer that features a quad-core Exynos Dec 2, 2012 10:31 PM CST
Redbox Instant to offer unlimited streaming video service at $6 a monthRedbox Instant could launch at $6 a month for unlimited streaming video with additional perks.Dec 3, 2012 12:03 PM CST
BPI court order in England sees legal Pirate Bay-operated sites blocked by some ISPsISPs use BPI court order to block legitimate promobay.org website ran by Pirate Bay.Dec 3, 2012 1:33 PM CST
RumorTT: AMD to release Radeon HD 8000 series in Q2 2013RumorTT: We should see AMD's next-gen Radeon HD 8000 series within 6 months.Dec 3, 2012 9:30 PM CST
Check this out: HP released a printer that also functions as a Wi-Fi hot spotHP releases a multi-function printer that can act as a wireless hotspot for up to 8 people.Dec 4, 2012 1:31 PM CST
Verizon filed for patent that would allow a DVR to watch, and listen to you in your living roomVerizon files new perve patent - would allow a DVR to record what happens in your living room.Dec 4, 2012 9:30 PM CST
AMD confirms they won't be leaving socketed CPUs, glares at IntelAMD has your back, confirms they won't be leaving the socketed CPU market.Dec 5, 2012 5:32 AM CST
Apple stock trader arrested over $1 billion in wire fraudDavid Miller arrested after trying to use Apple stock to get rich quickly.Dec 5, 2012 7:44 PM CST
RumorTT: iPhone 5 sales expected to reach 45 million in Q4 2012RumorTT: Apple iPhone 5 sales to reach 45 million this quarter as supply constraints ease.Dec 5, 2012 10:29 PM CST
ReportTT: Intel to release rumored lower TDP Ivy Bridge chips 1Q2013, we have 'leaked' roadmapReport: VR-Zone China got a hold of a leaked Intel roadmap detailing lower powered Ivy Bridge chips.Dec 6, 2012 1:26 PM CST
US debt visualized in $100 bills - amazing, but scaryThe US debt is huge, we know that, but what would it look like visualized with $100 bills?Dec 6, 2012 10:34 PM CST
Netflix CEO could have SEC action thanks to a Facebook postNetflix CEO, Reed Hastings, could face the SEC over a statement he posted on Facebook.Dec 7, 2012 1:35 AM CST
ObviousTT: Google and Wikipedia top American kids' school research toolsObviousTT: American kids' top research tools for school are Google and Wikipedia.Dec 7, 2012 5:30 AM CST
Virginia women faces legal action over negative Yelp reviewYelp reviewer lands in court after posting a negative review.Dec 7, 2012 4:02 PM CST
NHTSA wants black boxes in all new cars beginning in 2014NHTSA wants black boxes in all vehicles starting in 2014, reportedly to make vehicles safer.Dec 7, 2012 6:02 PM CST
Google's Android malware scanner pitifully bad, only detects 15.32% of samplesAndroid's built-in scanner not as effective as third-party apps.Dec 10, 2012 3:33 PM CST
Next-gen military drones to sport 'death-ray' laserLook, up in the sky, it's a bird... it's a plane... no it's your tax dollars with a 'death-ray'-powe.Dec 11, 2012 1:24 AM CST
Samsung takes a shot at Apple Maps in its latest advertising campaign in AustraliaSamsung takes a shot at Apple Maps by placing a lost looking SUV out front a store.Dec 12, 2012 6:31 PM CST
Physicists to test if we live in a computer simulationPhysicists to run tests to see if we all live within a computer simulation, is more likely that we d.Dec 12, 2012 10:31 PM CST
Brilliant Geminid meteor shower peaks tonightGeminid meteor shower to peak tonight world wide. 100 "shooting stars" per hours possible in rural a.Dec 13, 2012 1:31 PM CST
Google makes it harder to find porn, updates their image search algorithm Google update their image search algorithm, have now made it harder to find porn.Dec 14, 2012 3:31 AM CST
Google+ upgrade includes full size image backup for Android users. Google+ gets huge update for android users, brings events up to par, and improves hangouts for slow Dec 14, 2012 1:28 PM CST
ORIGIN PC brings back ready-to-ship models for the holidaysORIGIN offering pre-configured quick-ship models for the holidays on three lines of computers.Dec 14, 2012 5:02 PM CST
Latest exploit could possibly see Android malware apps access Exynos-based smart devicesNew exploit is out, could give Android malware apps some powerful tools against Exynos-powered devic.Dec 16, 2012 10:29 PM CST
Sprint to acquire 100 percent stake in Clearwire for $2.2 billionSprint to buy remaining Clearwire shares for $2.2 billion.Dec 17, 2012 8:20 AM CST
SpaceTT: North Korean satellite most likely dead and tumbling through space, according to astronomersNorth Korea's satellite that was launched last week appears to have failed.Dec 17, 2012 6:02 PM CST
Google apologizes for Nexus 4 delays, blames LG LG gets the blame from Google for poor Nexus 4 stock, delays.Dec 18, 2012 2:31 AM CST
Apple is refused a sales ban by Judge Koh on grounds the infringing aspects aren't what sell Samsung's devicesApple denied a sales ban on Samsung devices after landmark $1bn case finds them infringing.Dec 18, 2012 2:35 PM CST
Penguin Books settles with DOJ over e-book price fixingPenguin has settled with the DOJ over allegations of price fixing in conjunction with Apple and publ.Dec 18, 2012 7:34 PM CST
RumorTT: Nokia working on a 10-inch, Windows RT-based tabletRumorTT: The current talk is that Nokia are working on a Windows RT-based tablet.Dec 19, 2012 12:36 AM CST
Nokia Lumia 920, 820 get software update from Nokia, Microsoft, said to increase battery lifeNokia and Microsoft push out OTA update for Lumia 920 and 820 on AT&T and Rogers.Dec 19, 2012 3:06 PM CST
eBay jumps into the precious metals game with AMPEX-powered Bullion VerticaleBay to enjoy a rock solid 2013, will begin selling precious metals next year.Dec 20, 2012 2:26 AM CST
Facebook updates Messaging, will allow non-friends to send a message to your inbox for $1Facebook to allow messages to your inbox from unknown people for $1 charge as a way to monetize.Dec 20, 2012 3:10 PM CST
Gangnam Style hits 1 billion views on YouTube, world continues to existGangnam Style officially passes 1 billion views, the world keeps on ticking.Dec 21, 2012 5:01 PM CST
Rheinmetall use 50kW laser weapon, pew pew to the maxFrickin' laser beams to the extreme with Rheinmetall blasting out a 50kW laser weapon.Dec 22, 2012 9:10 PM CST
Samsung sues Apple in Korea, goes after the iOS Notification CenterApple feels increased pressure from Samsung, is being sued because of their Notification Center.Dec 23, 2012 10:34 PM CST
Archos unveils Jelly Bean-powered '97 Titanium' tablet, sports Retina class displayArchos unveils new high-res tablet, iPad - meet the 97 Titanium.Dec 24, 2012 3:29 AM CST
Be sure to update to latest Facebook Camera app, previous versions featured security vulnerabilityFacebook's Camera app features a vulnerability that allows man-in-the-middle attacks.Dec 24, 2012 5:05 PM CST
ISS is really noisy, makes recording music hardListen to the noise on the International Space Station.Dec 26, 2012 4:33 PM CST
25-year AMD veteran leaves, joins SamsungMichael Goddard leaves AMD after 25 years, joins up with Samsung.Dec 26, 2012 10:03 PM CST
Facebook files to trademark "Poke" Facebook filing to trademark "Poke" for the second time in a decade. Dec 27, 2012 12:47 PM CST
Feds will soon push 'black boxes' for all vehiclesFederal regulators propose that all vehicles sold in the US after 2014 to include black boxes.Dec 27, 2012 10:23 PM CST
Foursquare talks about up dated privacy policies for 2013Foursquare thanks everyone for their great 2012, talks of changed privacy policies for the new year.Dec 29, 2012 10:28 PM CST
Hackulous shuts down, Installous goes down with it, what will hacked iPhone owners do now?Hackulous team shuts down, Installous and AppSync are now gone.Dec 31, 2012 1:29 AM CST
LG seeking ban on Samsung Note 10.1 in South KoreaLG seeking ban of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 in South Korea over alleged patent infringement.Dec 31, 2012 6:02 PM CST