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- Reddit sees 37 billion page views in 2012, 400 million unique views, 30 million posts
Reddit sees incredible viewership in 2012, releases top post and other stats.Dec 31, 2012 7:50 PM CST - Microsoft gives one month of free Xbox Live Gold to users affected by cloud outage
Microsoft provides one month of free Xbox Live Gold for users affected by the cloud save outage.Dec 31, 2012 6:23 PM CST - LG seeking ban on Samsung Note 10.1 in South Korea
LG seeking ban of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 in South Korea over alleged patent infringement.Dec 31, 2012 6:02 PM CST - Windows Store has over 35,000 apps, averaging 415 new Win 8 apps per day
Windows Store has over 35,000 Windows 8 apps, increasing by 415 per day.Dec 31, 2012 3:58 PM CST - Windows 8 is currently doing worse than Vista did at launch
Windows 8 is still not doing so well, is proving to be less popular than Windows Vista.Dec 31, 2012 3:35 AM 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
- RumorTT: Intel to soon roll out their cable TV service and set-top box
RumorTT: City-by-city, Intel will soon release their set-top box and cable TV service.Dec 31, 2012 12:35 AM CST - Zynga flicks the switch on PetVille, and 10 other games in order to save money
Zynga puts down PetVille and 10 other games, 2013 isn't looking good for the company.Dec 30, 2012 11:35 PM CST - Foursquare talks about up dated privacy policies for 2013
Foursquare thanks everyone for their great 2012, talks of changed privacy policies for the new year.Dec 29, 2012 10:28 PM CST - Diablo III is not getting Team Deathmatch mode, Dueling to come in future patch
Blizzard says Diablo III will not be getting a PvP Team Deathmatch mode, Dueling is still on.Dec 28, 2012 5:01 PM CST - RumorTT: Droid Razr M HD specs have been leaked
Rumor: Motorola Droid Razr M HD specs leaked, seem too good to be true.Dec 28, 2012 3:33 PM CST - Hyundai will soon let you enter your car through your smartphone
NFC-powered smartphones will soon be the keys to your new Hyundai car.Dec 28, 2012 1:31 AM CST - Feds will soon push 'black boxes' for all vehicles
Federal regulators propose that all vehicles sold in the US after 2014 to include black boxes.Dec 27, 2012 10:23 PM CST - Samsung building 1.1M square foot campus in San Jose area
Samsung 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 - LG shows off 2013 notebook, all-in-one lineup ahead of CES
LG shows off their 2013 lineup of computers which will be debuting at CES 2013.Dec 27, 2012 6:02 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 - RumorTT: Apple working with Intel for a Bluetooth Smart Watch, will arrive in 2013
RumorTT: Apple and Intel working together again, would see the Bluetooth Smart Watch released next y.Dec 27, 2012 6:31 AM CST - EA's stunt backfires, removes real-world gun purchase links from Medal of Honor Warfighter website
EA's marketing stunt over real-world gun purchases on the MoH Warfighter website get pulled.Dec 27, 2012 2:36 AM CST - 25-year AMD veteran leaves, joins Samsung
Michael Goddard leaves AMD after 25 years, joins up with Samsung.Dec 26, 2012 10:03 PM CST - Mozilla brings back 64-bit Firefox version for Windows
Mozilla decides to keep 64-bit version of Firefox, still looking to transition users to 32-bit.Dec 26, 2012 6:26 PM CST - Samsung planning on selling half a billion phones in 2013
Samsung expecting to sell 510 million mobile devices next year.Dec 26, 2012 5:25 PM CST - ISS is really noisy, makes recording music hard
Listen to the noise on the International Space Station.Dec 26, 2012 4:33 PM CST - Google wants to grab 90 per cent of Microsoft Office users
Google making a play for 90% of Microsoft office users. Dec 26, 2012 12:19 PM CST - Netflix bill passes congress without email privacy protections
Bill to allow you to share your Netflix history with Facebook passes congress. Email privacy clause Dec 26, 2012 11:06 AM CST - Sim City's DRM defended by Maxis Label lead
Maxis' lead defends the always-on DRM present in the latest Sim City.Dec 24, 2012 7:31 PM CST - Be sure to update to latest Facebook Camera app, previous versions featured security vulnerability
Facebook's Camera app features a vulnerability that allows man-in-the-middle attacks.Dec 24, 2012 5:05 PM CST - Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus: Where you can track Santa this Christmas Eve
Track Santa tonight using these online services.Dec 24, 2012 4:34 PM CST - YouTube gives UMG, Sony a holiday present - takes billions of views away from their videos
YouTube takes around two billion fake views from UMG, Sony in a bid to crack down on fake video view.Dec 24, 2012 5:30 AM CST - Archos unveils Jelly Bean-powered '97 Titanium' tablet, sports Retina class display
Archos unveils new high-res tablet, iPad - meet the 97 Titanium.Dec 24, 2012 3:29 AM CST - LG unveils new Google TV-powered sets, will be released in various sizes in 2013
LG's 2013 is beginning to look more Google TV-powered with new sets unveiled.Dec 24, 2012 12:36 AM CST - NASA looks to infinity, and beyond with their next-generation spacesuits
NASA will offer a new spacesuit in 2015, the Z-1 NASA spacesuit.Dec 23, 2012 11:36 PM CST - Samsung sues Apple in Korea, goes after the iOS Notification Center
Apple feels increased pressure from Samsung, is being sued because of their Notification Center.Dec 23, 2012 10:34 PM 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 - YouTube Player API for Android is here
If you were waiting to add YouTube to your Android apps, you now can with the YouTube Player API for.Dec 22, 2012 10:34 PM CST - Rheinmetall use 50kW laser weapon, pew pew to the max
Frickin' laser beams to the extreme with Rheinmetall blasting out a 50kW laser weapon.Dec 22, 2012 9:10 PM CST - Cooler Master Case Mod Competition 2012 Results
Results from the Cooler Master Case Mod Competition 2012 are here.Dec 22, 2012 3:24 AM CST - Google and Motorola working on 'X Phone,' looking to rival Apple and Samsung
Motorola and Google working on iPhone competitor, known internally as "X Phone"Dec 21, 2012 5:56 PM CST - Gangnam Style hits 1 billion views on YouTube, world continues to exist
Gangnam Style officially passes 1 billion views, the world keeps on ticking.Dec 21, 2012 5:01 PM CST - Senator looks to regulate data caps, introduces bill
Senator Wyden introduces bill to regulate data caps, net neutrality.Dec 21, 2012 4:14 PM CST - New York's attorney general has removed 2,100 sex offenders from online games
New York AG's office removes more than 2,100 registered sex offenders from online games.Dec 20, 2012 7:37 PM CST - Facebook updates Messaging, will allow non-friends to send a message to your inbox for $1
Facebook to allow messages to your inbox from unknown people for $1 charge as a way to monetize.Dec 20, 2012 3:10 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 - Samsung to showoff 5.5 inch flexible screen at CES 2013
Samsung to unveil 5.5" prototype flexible display at CES 2013. Dec 20, 2012 9:33 AM CST - The War Z gets removed from Steam after public outrage
After public outrage, Valve remove The War Z from Steam.Dec 20, 2012 4:30 AM CST - eBay jumps into the precious metals game with AMPEX-powered Bullion Vertical
eBay to enjoy a rock solid 2013, will begin selling precious metals next year.Dec 20, 2012 2:26 AM CST - Twitter suspends @YourAnonNews, then reinstates the account
Twitter suspends and reinstates @YourAnonNews after they tweeted a picture containing personal info.Dec 19, 2012 8:01 PM CST - THQ files for bankruptcy protections, sells assets to Clearlake for $60 million
THQ sells assets to Clearlake for $60m, files for bankruptcy.Dec 19, 2012 4:31 PM CST - Nokia Lumia 920, 820 get software update from Nokia, Microsoft, said to increase battery life
Nokia and Microsoft push out OTA update for Lumia 920 and 820 on AT&T and Rogers.Dec 19, 2012 3:06 PM CST - Apple CEO Tim Cook makes shortlist for TIME's 2012 Person of the Year
TIME's 2012 Person of the Year could just be current Apple CEO Tim Cook.Dec 19, 2012 4:23 AM CST - PayPal update provides new features, includes landscape support
Latest update to PayPal includes landscape support.Dec 19, 2012 1:32 AM CST - RumorTT: Nokia working on a 10-inch, Windows RT-based tablet
RumorTT: The current talk is that Nokia are working on a Windows RT-based tablet.Dec 19, 2012 12:36 AM CST - NEC unveils ultra-thin 15.6-inch Lavie X Ultrabook, sports 1080p IPS screen
NEC's Lavie X is a super-thin 15.6-inch Ultrabook featuring a 1080p IPS screen.Dec 18, 2012 9:30 PM CST - Top 5 mobile apps that have been brought to real-life in the form of games
ListTT: Top 5 mobile games that have been brought into the physical world in some form or another.Dec 18, 2012 8:27 PM CST - Penguin Books settles with DOJ over e-book price fixing
Penguin has settled with the DOJ over allegations of price fixing in conjunction with Apple and publ.Dec 18, 2012 7:34 PM CST - Instagram offers an update regarding its change in Terms of Service, says they aren't planning to sell your pictures
Instagram is NOT looking to sell your pictures without compensation, at least not after all of the f.Dec 18, 2012 4:55 PM CST - It's official: an Android botnet has been found on all major US carriers
Lookout has discovered an Android botnet that spams SMS.Dec 18, 2012 4:26 PM CST - Apple is refused a sales ban by Judge Koh on grounds the infringing aspects aren't what sell Samsung's devices
Apple denied a sales ban on Samsung devices after landmark $1bn case finds them infringing.Dec 18, 2012 2:35 PM CST - NVIDIA Tegra 4 processor details leaked: 4-plus-1 cores, 28nm, six times the power of Tegra 3
NVIDIA's Project Wayne, the next generation Tegra Processor has been leaked. Specs to follow. Dec 18, 2012 7:49 AM CST - AMD Radeon HD 8000M series gets detailed, numbers and specs galore
AMD Radeon HD 8000M series detailed dubbed "Solar System"Dec 18, 2012 4:34 AM 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 - LeakedTT: Shots of BlackBerry 10's new UI
LeakedTT: BlackBerry 10 photos show off user interface and Siri-like voice interface.Dec 17, 2012 11:35 PM CST - Google Maps for iOS smashes through 10 million downloads in just 48 hours
Google Maps for iOS has been super successful, passes 10 million downloads.Dec 17, 2012 10:39 PM CST - SpaceTT: North Korean satellite most likely dead and tumbling through space, according to astronomers
North Korea's satellite that was launched last week appears to have failed.Dec 17, 2012 6:02 PM 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 - SpaceTT: Watch the end of the world live online!
Slooh space camera to broadcast end of world live to internet viewers. Dec 17, 2012 10:09 AM CST - Sprint to acquire 100 percent stake in Clearwire for $2.2 billion
Sprint to buy remaining Clearwire shares for $2.2 billion.Dec 17, 2012 8:20 AM CST - Julian Assange to run for Australian Senate under WikiLeaks party
Julian Assange is running for a Senate position in Australia.Dec 17, 2012 4:32 AM CST - NASA's Orion spacecraft to take flight in 2014
NASA's Orion spacecraft looks ship shape for it's first test flight in 2014.Dec 16, 2012 11:32 PM CST - Latest exploit could possibly see Android malware apps access Exynos-based smart devices
New exploit is out, could give Android malware apps some powerful tools against Exynos-powered devic.Dec 16, 2012 10:29 PM CST - Anonymous are back, will fight against Westboro Baptist Church and their plan for a Newtown school shooting picket
Anonymous plan to fight against Westboro Baptist Church, who are planning a picket for the Newtown S.Dec 16, 2012 9:31 PM CST - Sony unveils the PS3 Lunch Box, isn't quite the next-gen of consoles unfortunately, but it'll look after your sandwiches
Sony presents the new PS3 Lunch Box.Dec 15, 2012 11:30 PM CST - Google does its winter cleaning, puts an end to several different products
Google performs its winter cleaning, kills off several products and services.Dec 14, 2012 10:50 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
- Police taser Chinese woman who tried to buy more than 2 iPhones
Chinese 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 - SpaceTT: Man last set foot on the moon 40 years ago today
Today marks 40 years since man last walked on the moon. Dec 14, 2012 2:36 PM 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 - $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 - RumorTT: Samsung Galaxy Note III rumored to come with a 6.3 inch display
Samsung Galaxy Note III rumored to feature 6.3" OLED display. Will reign king in "Phablet" market. Dec 14, 2012 9:53 AM 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 - Rockstar would like to see all Grand Theft Auto cities in one super-large game
Rockstar 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 - RumorTT: Intel could acquire NVIDIA, would be kryptonite to AMD
RumorTT: NVIDIA could be acquired by a much bigger player... Intel.Dec 13, 2012 10:28 PM CST - Microsoft reverses decision on selling mature games on the Windows Store
Microsoft confirm they'll be selling mature titles through the Windows Store.Dec 13, 2012 9:35 PM CST - NORAD ditches Google Maps in favor of Bing Maps this year, looks like Google got "Scroogled"
NORAD to track Santa using Microsoft services as opposed to Google Maps and Earth.Dec 13, 2012 6:30 PM CST - Brilliant Geminid meteor shower peaks tonight
Geminid meteor shower to peak tonight world wide. 100 "shooting stars" per hours possible in rural a.Dec 13, 2012 1:31 PM CST - Sharp 60" 4k HD TV coming in February 2013
Sharp to release 60" 4k HDTV a year after it was debuted at CES 2012. Dec 13, 2012 12:23 PM CST - GE unveils piezoelectric fan replacement technology
General Electric invents new fan-less, hyper efficient cooling technology just 4mm thick. Dec 13, 2012 10:07 AM CST - Physicists to test if we live in a computer simulation
Physicists 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 - Get ready to be able to see if you have a broken bone with your smartphone
Caltech engineers make a microchip capable of seeing through solid objects, could be put in smartpho.Dec 12, 2012 8:28 PM CST - It looks like Arrested Development will feature more episodes than planned
Netflix reportedly buying a few more episodes of Arrested Development, bringing the count to 12-15.Dec 12, 2012 7:37 PM CST - Samsung takes a shot at Apple Maps in its latest advertising campaign in Australia
Samsung takes a shot at Apple Maps by placing a lost looking SUV out front a store.Dec 12, 2012 6:31 PM CST - FreedomPop to provide 1GB free 4G internet with Hub Burst modem
FreedomPop debuts Hub Burst pre-orders, only costs $89 and will come with 1GB/month free 4G internet.Dec 12, 2012 4:45 PM CST - Arduino Esplora, the first open source gaming pad!
Arduino releases Explora, the first open source gaming pad that anyone can program! Dec 12, 2012 2:25 PM CST - Nintendo Wii U is the most energy-efficient of the current consoles
Wii U is the most energy-efficient console versus the PS3 and Xbox 360.Dec 11, 2012 4:39 AM CST - Microsoft's latest ad takes swipe at competition, says they have more Windows licenses sold than Android, iOS and OS X combined
Microsoft's latest ad seems to try too hard to tell people they're better than the others.Dec 11, 2012 3:31 AM CST - Next-gen military drones to sport 'death-ray' laser
Look, 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 - Google experienced a bit of downtime for its Gmail, Drive, and API services
Google services experience downtime today, Gmail, Drive, and Apps control panel affected at differen.Dec 10, 2012 6:29 PM CST - Google lets you check out the Earth at night using NASA's "Black Marble" image
Google produces a nightview map of the earth with NASA, NOAA collaboration.Dec 10, 2012 5:30 PM CST - Google's Android malware scanner pitifully bad, only detects 15.32% of samples
Android's built-in scanner not as effective as third-party apps.Dec 10, 2012 3:33 PM CST - Mac Pro best candidate to be Apple's "Made in USA" Mac product
Mac Pro likely to be the Mac line built in the USA that Tim Cook has promised.Dec 10, 2012 2:27 PM CST - NZBMatrix shuts down, alt.binaries.whatwillwedonow
NZBMatrix shuts down, receives a "very large takedown request"Dec 9, 2012 9:35 PM CST - Valve's Gabe Newell confirms they're working on a competitor to the next-gen consoles - hello, Steam Box
Gabe Newell becomes even cooler - confirms Valve are working on a console.Dec 9, 2012 2:27 AM CST - NHTSA wants black boxes in all new cars beginning in 2014
NHTSA wants black boxes in all vehicles starting in 2014, reportedly to make vehicles safer.Dec 7, 2012 6:02 PM CST - One of Apple's patents preliminarily ruled invalid, could affect other patents and Samsung lawsuit
Apple could be in some trouble with the Samsung appeal after patent office preliminarily rules paten.Dec 7, 2012 5:30 PM CST - Samsung launches Galaxy Muse MP3 player to accompany Galaxy smartphonesSamsung launches galaxy muse MP3 player to accompany galaxy smartphones.Dec 7, 2012 4:06 PM CST
- Virginia women faces legal action over negative Yelp review
Yelp reviewer lands in court after posting a negative review.Dec 7, 2012 4:02 PM CST - Dotcom releases screenshots of the new Mega, will make use of 2048-bit RSA key
Kim Dotcom releases screenshots of the upcoming Mega website.Dec 7, 2012 3:40 PM CST - RumorTT: Samsung's Galaxy S IV to sport unbreakable screen
RumorTT: Samsung's Galaxy S IV could feature an unbreakable display.Dec 7, 2012 6:36 AM CST - ObviousTT: Google and Wikipedia top American kids' school research tools
ObviousTT: American kids' top research tools for school are Google and Wikipedia.Dec 7, 2012 5:30 AM CST - Apple bringing at least some of the Mac production to the US
Apple to produce at least some of their Mac production to the United States.Dec 7, 2012 4:26 AM CST - YouTube unveils new look, new features
YouTube fancies up for the holidays - ushers in new look, new features.Dec 7, 2012 2:29 AM CST - Netflix CEO could have SEC action thanks to a Facebook post
Netflix CEO, Reed Hastings, could face the SEC over a statement he posted on Facebook.Dec 7, 2012 1:35 AM CST - NVIDIA releases "GeForce Experience" into beta
NVIDIA's "GeForce Experience" goes into beta for the first 10,000 who register.Dec 7, 2012 12:31 AM CST - Spotify unveil a few new features that we'll see in early 2013
Spotify to give users a bunch of new features in the new year.Dec 6, 2012 11:24 PM CST - US debt visualized in $100 bills - amazing, but scary
The US debt is huge, we know that, but what would it look like visualized with $100 bills?Dec 6, 2012 10:34 PM CST - Crytek teams up with Albert Hughes for Crysis 3 video series that will set the scene
Crytek teams up with film director to produce a series of episodes about Crysis 3's 7 Wonders.Dec 6, 2012 8:31 PM CST - Study suggests that the FTC would see strong support for revised laws to protect children online
Study suggests that adults are against tracking and other privacy invasions of children online.Dec 6, 2012 4:03 PM CST - Intel rejects the idea that they are going BGA-only
Intel not planning to move to BGA-only CPUs for "foreseeable future"Dec 6, 2012 2:02 PM CST - ReportTT: Intel to release rumored lower TDP Ivy Bridge chips 1Q2013, we have 'leaked' roadmap
Report: VR-Zone China got a hold of a leaked Intel roadmap detailing lower powered Ivy Bridge chips.Dec 6, 2012 1:26 PM CST - TIME Magazine dons the Nintendo Wii U with #2 in their Top 10 Gadgets of 2012
Nintendo Wii U finds itself in #2 position on TIME Magazine's Top 10 Gadgets of 2012.Dec 6, 2012 5:31 AM CST - Google Now gets updated, has better travel features and improved voice search
Google Now has been updated, improved travel and voice search features.Dec 6, 2012 2:28 AM CST - RumorTT: Microsoft to dump millions of Surface tablets, poor sales are to blame
RumorTT: Microsoft could dump millions of their Surface tablets - looks like they aren't selling so Dec 6, 2012 12:28 AM CST - RumorTT: iPhone 5 sales expected to reach 45 million in Q4 2012
RumorTT: Apple iPhone 5 sales to reach 45 million this quarter as supply constraints ease.Dec 5, 2012 10:29 PM CST - LeakedTT: AMD Radeon HD 8990 dual-GPU specs leak out
LeakedTT: Specs on the dual-GPU AMD Radeon HD 8990 are available.Dec 5, 2012 9:30 PM CST - Congress doesn't want the UN to meddle with the internet, passes resolution unanimously
Congress passes resolution for US government to oppose any UN control of the Internet.Dec 5, 2012 8:15 PM CST - Apple stock trader arrested over $1 billion in wire fraud
David Miller arrested after trying to use Apple stock to get rich quickly.Dec 5, 2012 7:44 PM CST - Has anyone seen my keys? New technology looks to put an end to lost items
StickNFind stickers look to put an end to hours of searching for the TV remote.Dec 5, 2012 5:01 PM CST - US Navy under attack! Navy sees 110,000 cyber attacks every hour
Navy sees nearly 1 billion cyber attacks every year, roughly 30 per second.Dec 5, 2012 4:29 PM CST - AMD confirms they won't be leaving socketed CPUs, glares at Intel
AMD has your back, confirms they won't be leaving the socketed CPU market.Dec 5, 2012 5:32 AM CST - Google Play updated to allow private apps within the Play Store
Google Play's new 'Private Channel' will allow internal apps for your business.Dec 5, 2012 1:32 AM CST - NASA to launch another rover destined for Mars in 2020
NASA to launch another rover that will head to Mars, launches in 2020.Dec 4, 2012 11:29 PM CST - Verizon filed for patent that would allow a DVR to watch, and listen to you in your living room
Verizon files new perve patent - would allow a DVR to record what happens in your living room.Dec 4, 2012 9:30 PM CST - CoolTT: intelliPaper allows you to add a USB drive to your business card or other paper product
intelliPaper adds a USB flash drive into standard paper.Dec 4, 2012 7:07 PM CST - Sony touts that the PS3 is the number #1 device used for Netflix streaming in the living room
Sony says that the PS3 is the number one TV-connected streaming device of Netflix.Dec 4, 2012 3:05 PM CST - Check this out: HP released a printer that also functions as a Wi-Fi hot spot
HP releases a multi-function printer that can act as a wireless hotspot for up to 8 people.Dec 4, 2012 1:31 PM CST - Crysis 3 PC requirements unveiled
EA reveals PC requirements for Crysis 3.Dec 4, 2012 3:30 AM CST - Jelly Bean munches down on more market share, now on 6.7% of all Android devices
Jelly Bean now represents 6.7% of all Android-based devices.Dec 4, 2012 2:31 AM CST - Australian telco, Telstra, offer Android users the ability to charge Google Play content to their phone bills
Telstra telco lets you purchase Google Play content and charge it to your phone bill.Dec 3, 2012 11:38 PM CST - RumorTT: AMD to release Radeon HD 8000 series in Q2 2013
RumorTT: We should see AMD's next-gen Radeon HD 8000 series within 6 months.Dec 3, 2012 9:30 PM CST - Police ask Congress to require mandatory text message logging, keep texts for 2 years
Police ask Congress to require wireless providers to keep text messages for two years.Dec 3, 2012 7:07 PM CST - Marvell shows off 802.11ac 4x4 wireless chip for enterprise and consumer applications
Marvell debuts the industry's first 802.11ac 4x4 wireless SoC.Dec 3, 2012 5:26 PM CST - BPI court order in England sees legal Pirate Bay-operated sites blocked by some ISPs
ISPs use BPI court order to block legitimate promobay.org website ran by Pirate Bay.Dec 3, 2012 1:33 PM CST - NASA details findings in new post, found organic compounds on Mars, but no 'definitive evidence' of life, yet
NASA unveils its Curiosity rover findings.Dec 3, 2012 12:59 PM CST - iPhone 5 behind 'Election' as Yahoo reveals 2012's popular searches
Yahoo released their list of top searches in 2012 with the iPhone 5 taking its spot behind this year.Dec 3, 2012 12:58 PM CST - Redbox Instant to offer unlimited streaming video service at $6 a month
Redbox Instant could launch at $6 a month for unlimited streaming video with additional perks.Dec 3, 2012 12:03 PM CST - Nyko has got the power with its five Wii U power accessories
Nyko has made some power accessories available for the Wii U.Dec 3, 2012 8:05 AM CST - Galaxy Note II owner? Want a 6400mAh battery? Mugen Power have the hook up
Mugen Power has your back, offers up Galaxy Note II users with 6400mAh battery.Dec 3, 2012 4:37 AM CST - Dad creates video-capable quadrocopter to watch his son walk to the bus stop, redefines the meaning of hovering parent
Hovering parent gets new award - a father created video-powered quadrocopter to watch his son safely.Dec 2, 2012 11:25 PM CST - ODROID-U is a Raspberry Pi-like device, except it sports a quad-core Exynos processor and starts at $69
Hardkernel tease with their ODROID-U product, a $69 small computer that features a quad-core Exynos Dec 2, 2012 10:31 PM CST - Space geeks take note: NASA to unveil Curiosity findings tomorrow, 12/3
NASA holding a press conference tomorrow at 12pm EST, 9am PT to share rover findings.Dec 2, 2012 9:32 PM CST - Sony patents new controller, sports two move peripherals into a single controller
Sony hints at the PlayStation 4 with their patent for a new dual shock move controller.Dec 2, 2012 8:29 AM CST - 3D printing finds a new customer... in the adult sex toy business
Adult sex toy business about to go all 3D printing on the world.Dec 2, 2012 7:34 AM CST - John McAfee gets apprehended by the police
McAfee founder has been caught by the police.Dec 2, 2012 5:43 AM CST - RumorTT: Next-gen Xbox to launch in time for the 2013 holidays
RumorTT: Microsoft to be extra festive for the 2013 holidays - next generation Xbox will be released.Dec 2, 2012 5:17 AM CST
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