News Archive: May 2012

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• ASUS intro new ET2411 all-in-one multi-touch PC, sports Intel's Ivy Bridge CPU and lots, lots moreASUS' new ET2411 all-in-one desktop sports Ivy Bridge CPU.May 31, 2012 2:19 AM CDT
• Tim Cook talks of Apple's relationship with Facebook, says "Stay tuned" Apple CEO talks about relationship with Facebook, teases with "Stay tuned" May 31, 2012 12:28 AM CDT
• Google's $199 tablet is here, dubbed Nexus 7, sports Tegra 3, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and is HD readyGoogle's $199 tablet, Nexus 7, is here, sports Jelly Bean, Tegra 3 and more May 30, 2012 9:28 PM CDT
• Windows 8 Release Preview leaked early, Microsoft may also increase OEM pricing of the OSWindows 8 Release Preview leaked early, in Chinese for now May 30, 2012 8:29 PM CDT
• Intel inks deal with Devicescape to gain access to its virtual networkIntel inks deal with Devicescape to gain access to their virtual network of global access points.May 30, 2012 5:36 PM CDT
• MegaUpload saga: MegaUpload asks US court to dismiss piracy chargesMegaUpload files a motion for the court to dismiss the criminal piracy charges claiming US lacked ju.May 30, 2012 4:32 PM CDT
• Sony to introduce two water resistant smartphones Q3 2012Sony is releasing two water resistant smartphones Q3 2012.May 30, 2012 3:31 PM CDT
• US military chip made in China has security backdoor, massive national security concernsA security backdoor is present in a US military chip manufactured in China.May 30, 2012 2:29 PM CDT
• OCZ intros Indilinx Everest 2-based Agility 4 series SSDsOCZ introduces a new line of Agility 4 SSDs to balance price and performance to optimal levels.May 30, 2012 12:29 PM CDT
• Far Cry 3: E3 teaser trailerUbisoft releases a Far Cry 3 trailer ahead of E3 to announce the live stream of their press conferen.May 30, 2012 10:29 AM CDT
• Apple CEO Tim Cook says that Apple TV sales to double in 2012, 2.7 million sold thus farApple want to double the sales of Apple TV this year, have already sold 2.7 million units.May 30, 2012 12:26 AM CDT
• Samsung's Series 5 Chromebook and Series 3 Chromebox are hereSamsung releases two Chrome OS-based machines, Series 5 Chromebook and Series 3 Chromebox.May 29, 2012 10:16 PM CDT
• Twitter improves performance, lowers page load times to 20% of what they were beforeTwitter adds performance improvements to their website, reduces page load times to 1/5 of previous t.May 29, 2012 6:42 PM CDT
• Sergey Brin lets someone new wear the Project Glass augmented reality glassesSergey Brin allows someone else to wear the Project Glass prototypes.May 29, 2012 5:27 PM CDT
• Zune is officially dead, Xbox becomes music and video solution for all Microsoft productsMicrosoft makes it official: Zune is out, Xbox is in as the new entertainment platform.May 29, 2012 4:35 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Leaked iPhone casing pictures validate some rumors about the upcoming Apple deviceRumor: Pictures of next-gen Apple iPhone casing surface, confirms some rumors.May 29, 2012 1:34 PM CDT
• Exploit allows administrator command prompt to launch at login screenMicrosoft has left an unpatched exploit in the latest version of Windows 8.May 29, 2012 11:29 AM CDT
• New AMD A-Series APUs win 2012 Best Choice of COMPUTEX TAIPEI awardAMD's second-gen APUs win the 2012 Best Choice of COMPUTEX TAIPEI award for second year.May 29, 2012 10:26 AM CDT
• RunCore releases Rocket Air SSD, designed for mid-2011 MacBook Air RunCore releases new SSD which features more capacity and performance for the MacBook Air.May 29, 2012 9:02 AM CDT
• UHDTV gets two specifications, UHDTV 4K and UHDTV 8KUHDTV specs include 4K, 8K resolutions, includes 3840x2160, and wait for it... 7860x4320.May 29, 2012 4:27 AM CDT
• Self-driving cars hit the highways of EuropeVolve sets self-driving cars onto the highways of Europe.May 29, 2012 2:29 AM CDT
• Megaupload user asks the court for his files back, againKyle Goodwin uploaded files to Megaupload, just wants them back, has asked the court a second time.May 29, 2012 1:15 AM CDT
• Apple CEO Tim Cook declines huge pay check, declines $75 million in stock dividendsApple CEO Tim Cook declines $75 million payout in stock dividends.May 28, 2012 8:29 PM CDT
• LG unveils the world's first Full HD smartphone display, sports a pixel density of 440ppiLG show off 1080p-powered 5-inch smartphone, powered by an AH-IPS LCD.May 28, 2012 8:06 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Xbox 720 to feature in-game Skype integration job posting hintsRumor: According to a new posting by Microsoft, the Xbox 720 will feature Skype integration.May 28, 2012 4:29 PM CDT
• Powercolor Radeon HD 7970 X2 Devil 13 details surface, uses a triple slot coolerPowerColor is the first to spill the beans on the upcoming 7970x2, looks like a monster.May 28, 2012 3:32 PM CDT
• Toshiba to stop selling Netbooks in US, focusing on Ultrabooks and tabletsToshiba says goodbye to the US Netbook market, looks to focus on tablets and Ultrabooks.May 28, 2012 1:29 PM CDT
• RumorTT: AMD FX 8150 appears to have hit 8805.6MHz in new overclockRumor: Ksin manages 8805.6MHz on an AMD FX 8150 CPU and ASUS Crosshair V Formula motherboard.May 28, 2012 11:34 AM CDT
• Facebook study shows culture has effect on profile picture choiceCultural differences make an appearance in Facebook profile pictures, influences picture choice.May 28, 2012 10:27 AM CDT
• Huawei to release custom Android UI called "Emotion UI" in JulyHuawei is working on a custom UI called "Emotion UI." Will debut June 9, be available sometime in Ju.May 28, 2012 9:03 AM CDT
• NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 660 expected in July or August, based on GK106 architectureNVIDIA GK106-based GTX 660 to arrive sometime in July or August.May 28, 2012 6:13 AM CDT
• Study: Windows XP support costs are 5x higher than a Windows 7 systemIDC report claims that annual support for Windows XP is 5x higher than a Windows 7-based system.May 28, 2012 4:00 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Facebook still working on a phone, could we see them acquire a hardware maker?RumorTT: Facebook continue to work on a phone, have hired ex-iPad, iPhone engineers.May 27, 2012 10:19 PM CDT
• Google releases video taken using Project Glass prototypeGoogle has released a POV video shot using the Project Glass augmented reality glasses.May 25, 2012 4:28 PM CDT
• Reddit's Alexis Ohanian, activists want to make 'Bat-Signal for the internet'Reddit's Alexis Ohanian and other activists want to create an internet equivalent of the Bat-Signal.May 25, 2012 3:29 PM CDT
• Facebook adds feature to allow game developers to demo games in News FeedFacebook adds a new feature to allow bite-sized game previews right in the user's news feed.May 25, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• KingSpec set to launch OCZ RevoDrive competitor at Computex with its PCI-E SSD?Could this newcomer to the market take on OCZ at it's own game?May 25, 2012 2:13 PM CDT
• Sony patents a method for in-game advertising that stops a game while an ad is shownSony patents a technology for in-game advertising which stops the gameplay to show an ad.May 25, 2012 1:31 PM CDT
• Unsealed legal agreements hint at 2013 launch for Xbox 720, 2014 launch for PS4An unsealed agreement could show the release times of the Xbox 720 and PlayStation 4.May 25, 2012 12:31 PM CDT
• Apple brings 'free app of the week' to App StoreApple appears to be starting a 'free app of the week' offer in the App Store similar to Amazon.May 25, 2012 11:34 AM CDT
• Berkeley chief of police sends 10 officers to track down son's stolen iPhoneBerkeley chief of police sends 10 officers out to locate his son's stolen iPhone.May 25, 2012 10:11 AM CDT
• Microsoft to sell 80-inch Windows 8 tablets for officesMicrosoft CEO Steve Ballmer has a giant 80-inch tablet running Windows 8 in his office.May 25, 2012 9:01 AM CDT
• Blizzard discusses Diablo III hotfixes, secutity, announces that the real-money auction house has been postponedBlizzard talks Diablo III hotfixes, upcoming patch, ongoing issues, and more.May 25, 2012 1:24 AM CDT
• NCSA is building a supercomputer with 380 petabytes of storage... of magnetic tape capacityThought tape was dead? Think again, NCSA is building a supercomputer with 380PB of it.May 25, 2012 12:25 AM CDT
• Intel building Skynet, are launching research into technology that mimics the human brain and "learns" about its userIntel researching into technology that would mimic your brain, it would learn about you.May 24, 2012 11:24 PM CDT
• Facebook petition pushing for new Mac ProWant to see a new Mac Pro released? There's a Facebook petition for that.May 24, 2012 9:31 PM CDT
• Bungie's next game is an MMO style sci-fi FPS 'Destiny', arrives next year on the Xbox 360 and next-gen Xbox 720Bungie's next game comes out on both Xbox 360 and next-generation Xbox, 'Destiny' arrives next year.May 24, 2012 8:39 PM CDT
• Google CEO, Larry Page poses for the camera with Google GlassesGoogle CEO, Larry Page, caught wearing Google Glasses in London.May 24, 2012 7:52 PM CDT
• RumorTT: AMD Piledriver FX CPU production to begin Q3 2012Rumor: AMD's Piledriver CPUs to begin production in Q3 2012.May 24, 2012 5:36 PM CDT
• PayPal adds 15 retail partners for its in-store payment systemPayPal recruits 15 more retail partners for its real world payment system.May 24, 2012 4:30 PM CDT
• Google removes a massive 250,000 links per week over piracy, copyright concernsGoogle removes an incredible 250,000 links per week from search results due to piracy concerns.May 24, 2012 3:30 PM CDT
• Facebook Camera: a new app to make using Facebook photos faster and easierFacebook Camera app is a photo-only News Feed. Seems like an Instagram rip-off.May 24, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Yahoo debuts Axis, a new way to search Yahoo releases Axis, a new way to search which gets rid of the traditional search results page.May 24, 2012 1:28 PM CDT
• Overclockers UK get an exclusive BitFenix case, called the BitFenix ProdigyOverclockers UK gets exclusive access to the new BitFenix Prodigy mini-ITX case.May 24, 2012 11:28 AM CDT
• Corsair announces SSD upgrade kit for notebooksCorsair announces immediate availability of its new SSD upgrade kits.May 24, 2012 10:31 AM CDT
• Obama orders government agencies to create websites optimized for smartphones and tabletsObama orders federal agencies to create mobile sites which provide two key services within 1 yr.May 24, 2012 9:02 AM CDT
• PowerColor show off Vortex III cooling solution, sports 3 fansPowerColor show off Vortex III triple-fan cooling solution.May 24, 2012 4:16 AM CDT
• In the midst of the Facebook IPO debacle, Mark Zuckerberg is MIAIs Mark Zuckerberg in hiding? The Facebook founder hasn't been seen since the Nasdaq opening bell.May 24, 2012 1:07 AM CDT
• We could have 60TB HDDs by 2016IHS iSuppli, Seagate both say we should expect 60TB HDDs by 2016.May 24, 2012 12:30 AM CDT
• Take-Two talks next-gen consoles, and their current earnings callTake-Two CEO says "we expect to be at the front of the line" with next-gen consoles.May 23, 2012 11:31 PM CDT
• Facebook IPO now the subject of a Securities Fraud LawsuitFacebook IPO is now the subject of a Fraud Lawsuit.May 23, 2012 9:32 PM CDT
• AMD continue to fib on their transistor count, this time with the Llano Fusion APUAMD caught out revising Llano Fusion APU transistor account.May 23, 2012 9:23 PM CDT
• Windows 8 boots too quickly, how is that a problem? Well...Microsoft's Windows 8 is booting too quickly, the company is having to put measures in so you can ac.May 23, 2012 8:31 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Nintendo Wii U supports DirectX 11, runs Unreal Engine 4, and runs Assassin's Creed at 1080p at 60fpsRumorTT: Huge Nintendo Wii U details, sports DX11-capable GPU, runs Unreal Engine 4 and is already r.May 23, 2012 7:59 PM CDT
• HP to lay off 27,000 employees in multi year restructuringHP to cut 27,000 jobs over a multi-year restructuring plan to turn the company around.May 23, 2012 5:36 PM CDT
• Diablo III breaks several sales records, explains connection issuesDiablo III smashes sales records in first day, week of sales. Hits 6.3 million in first week.May 23, 2012 4:32 PM CDT
• NVIDIA looks to bring $199 quad-core Android tablets into realityNVIDIA creating a platform to enable $199 quad-core Android tablets by summer.May 23, 2012 3:31 PM CDT
• Seagate announces agreement with LaCie to acquire controlling interestSeagate signs agreement to acquire controlling interest in LaCie pending gov. approval.May 23, 2012 2:32 PM CDT
• Jury finds Google did not infringe on Oracle patents with AndroidGoogle found not guilty of infringing on any Oracle patents.May 23, 2012 1:27 PM CDT
• RunCore launches Xapear SSD with Remote Data Deletion and RFID ProtectionRunCore releases an SSD with RFID data protection and remote data deletion.May 23, 2012 12:32 PM CDT
• Win a trip to Computex Taipei 2012 winner announcement! And the winner is... *drum roll*May 23, 2012 12:19 PM CDT
• Dear Facebook, you're a public company now - fix your site already!A list of things Facebook needs to fix ASAP, you know being public and all now.May 23, 2012 11:58 AM CDT
• ITC judge recommends banning Xbox 360 imports due to patent infringementJudge Shaw finds that the Xbox 360 should be banned from import due to infringing on patents.May 23, 2012 11:17 AM CDT
• Google to warn the 500,000+ users infected with DNS Changer malwareGoogle to warn users if they are infected with the DNS Changer malware.May 23, 2012 9:02 AM CDT
• New Call of Duty: Black Ops II screenshotsCall of Duty: Black Ops II gets some new screenshots, shows some serious L.A. destruction.May 23, 2012 5:19 AM CDT
• WinX Blu-ray Decrypter is available right now, for free!Digiatry Software is giving away free copies of WinX Blu-ray Decrypter.May 23, 2012 2:20 AM CDT
• AMD CEO says that every laptop on earth has enough processing powerAMD CEO says that every laptop on the planet already has enough processing power.May 23, 2012 12:26 AM CDT
• GeForce 301.42 WHQL drivers are here, provides 4-way SLI support to the GTX 670, and lots, lots moreNVIDIA's latest GeForce drivers are here, version 301.42 WHQL.May 23, 2012 12:00 AM CDT
• Japan, Russia looking to set up bases on the MoonBoth Japan and Russia are looking at going to the Moon, would setup permanent bases.May 22, 2012 10:39 PM CDT
• Facebook shares continue to tank, now down 18.1% below the IPO launch priceFacebook shares continue to dive, now down 18.1% from launch price.May 22, 2012 8:45 PM CDT
• Xfinity Voice gets free voice, text messaging over WiFi using Xfinity Connect Mobile appComcast Xfinity Voice subscribers receive new feature called Voice 2go.May 22, 2012 5:32 PM CDT
• Nuance shows off Dragon Drive, Siri like concept for your carNuance brings a new voice recognition service to vehicles to allow for natural language processing.May 22, 2012 4:32 PM CDT
• Samsung Galaxy S3 most pre-ordered Android phone Vodaphone has ever offeredSamsung Galaxy S III is the most pre-ordered phone to ever be offered by Vodaphone.May 22, 2012 3:34 PM CDT
• Alienware will be first to launch laptop containing Killer Wireless-N 1202 NICAlienware will be the first to ship a laptop featuring the new Killer Wireless-N 1202.May 22, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Windows 8 receives tweaks for multiple monitor, betters user experienceMicrosoft is updating Windows 8 to have better support for multiple monitors.May 22, 2012 1:32 PM CDT
• Google announces finalization of Motorola Mobility acquisitionGoogle completes acquisition of Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion cash.May 22, 2012 11:01 AM CDT
• Samsung Galaxy S3 already on sale in Dubai for $667A store in Dubai has started selling the Samsung Galaxy S III ahead of the May 29 launch date.May 22, 2012 10:32 AM CDT
• VIA introduces amazing $49 APC Android computer, we go hands-on800MHz ARM SOC based on Neo-ITX, half the size of Mini-ITX.May 22, 2012 8:01 AM CDT
• Anonymous release 1.7GB belonging to the US Department of JusticeAnonymous drops 1.7GB of Department of Justice data online, after a hack.May 22, 2012 4:20 AM CDT
• Kinect for Windows 1.5 is here, includes facial movement trackingKinect for Windows 1.5 includes facial movement tracking.May 22, 2012 3:17 AM CDT
• Machinima nabs $35 million in funding, led by GoogleMachinima receives $35 million in funding, led by Google.May 22, 2012 2:37 AM CDT
• Unreal Engine 4 screens are amazing, Epic also has a 'responsibility' to push next-gen consolesEpic has a 'responsibility' to push for next-gen consoles, shows off the first screenshots from Unre.May 22, 2012 1:04 AM CDT
• NVELO asks users to comment on Dataplex IntrusionVoice your opinion.May 22, 2012 12:46 AM CDT
• Foxconn to spend $210 million that would be used exclusively by AppleApple to have exclusive production line with Foxconn, Foxconn to invest $210 million in it.May 22, 2012 12:25 AM CDT
• Yahoo sells half the shares it owns in Alibaba, rakes in $7.1 billionAlibaba to buy back shares from Yahoo, to the tune of $7.1 billion worth.May 21, 2012 9:50 PM CDT
• Upcoming games based on Frostbite 2 engine from DICE will require 64-bit OSSome of DICE's upcoming Frostbite 2-powered games will require a 64-bit OS.May 21, 2012 9:03 PM CDT
• Spotify launches in Australia and New Zealand Spotify has launched in Australia and New Zealand, many Australians rejoice!May 21, 2012 8:52 PM CDT
• RumorTT: NVIDIA Kepler cards suffering from fatal flaw, could see recallRumor: Nividia's Kepler suffers from "serious performance degradation" and could be fatal flaw.May 21, 2012 5:09 PM CDT
• Updated WiiU controller picture leaked, new buttons and moved buttons shownA leaked image of the Nintendo WiiU tablet controller reveals some modifications.May 21, 2012 4:31 PM CDT
• Microsoft Research roughly triples amount of data sorted in 60 seconds while using less hardwareMicrosoft has set a new record in the MinuteSort test, nearly tripling the previous record from 2009.May 21, 2012 3:31 PM CDT
• Dish Network gets a warning from Discovery CEO about skipping adsDiscovery's CEO warns Dish Network that ad skipping DVR could ruin TV industry.May 21, 2012 1:36 PM CDT
• Chrome beats IE, is now world's top browserGoogle's Chrome now top browser in the world for more than a week.May 21, 2012 12:33 PM CDT
• Parents to get an incredible amount of control over child's phoneA new service will allow parents almost complete control over a child's phone on Vodafone.May 21, 2012 11:31 AM CDT
• ASUS motherboards get the Thunderbolt treatmentASUS has launched two motherboards featuring Intel's super fast Thunderbolt connector.May 21, 2012 10:28 AM CDT
• Google forcing Docs users to transition to Drive with no opt-outGoogle forcing users to transition to Drive by late summer 2012, will be unable to opt-out.May 21, 2012 9:04 AM CDT
• Microsoft: Windows Phone is beating the iPhone in ChinaMicrosoft says that Windows Phone is already beating the iPhone market share in China.May 21, 2012 3:20 AM CDT
• Samsung GALAXY S III hits Taiwan on June 1, will sell for just over $700Taiwan to receive GALAXY S III on June 1, starts at 20,900 TWD ($708 or so)May 21, 2012 12:19 AM CDT
• Aero Glass to disappear in Windows 8, Microsoft simplifies UIMicrosoft to ditch Aero Glass in Windows 8, aero disappears into thin air.May 20, 2012 10:29 PM CDT
• World Exclusive: Phison's new S8 SATA III Controller with Type B 24nm NAND PicturedWorld exclusive: Phison's new S8 SATA III controller that sports Type B 24nm NAND.May 19, 2012 10:35 PM CDT
• Facebook completes first post-public acquisition, acquires KarmaFacebook completes first acquisition of a company after becoming publicly traded, acquires Karma.May 18, 2012 5:29 PM CDT
• A new study shows BitTorrent piracy leads to higher album salesA new study shows that BitTorrent downloads of prerelease albums increases sales.May 18, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Facebook sued for $15 billion over alleged privacy violationsFacebook hit with $15 billion class action lawsuit alleging privacy violations.May 18, 2012 12:32 PM CDT
• Microsoft renews 'buy a PC, get a free Xbox' promotion for students in US, CanadaMicrosoft revives the 'buy a PC, get an Xbox ' promotion for students.May 18, 2012 11:34 AM CDT
• Computing researchers show super efficient 'Inexact' microprocessorResearchers created more efficient CPUs by letting them make a few errors here and there.May 18, 2012 10:31 AM CDT
• Samsung Galaxy S3 gets 9 million pre-orders in 3 weeksSamsung Galaxy S III already has 9 million pre-orders, factory at full capacity at 5 million units/m.May 18, 2012 9:04 AM CDT
• LinkedIn profiles point to new Mirror's Edge, Bad Company gamesAccording to LinkedIn profiles, we should expect Mirror's Edge 2 and Bad Company 3.May 18, 2012 6:22 AM CDT
• Steam remote library management breaks out of beta statusSteam's remote library management is out of beta, works with Steam apps for both iOS and Android.May 18, 2012 5:28 AM CDT
• Steve Jobs 'worked closely' on the design of the next-generation iPhoneSteve Jobs reportedly 'worked closely' on the design of the next iPhone with a larger display.May 18, 2012 2:23 AM CDT
• NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 680M mobile GPU to wave the green flag at ComputexNVIDIA set to launch flagship mobile GPU at Computex next month.May 18, 2012 12:26 AM CDT
• Microsoft amps up multi-monitor support in Windows 8 Release PreviewMulti-monitor support gets improved in Windows 8 Release Preview.May 17, 2012 10:24 PM CDT
• Facebook will go public at $38 tomorrow morning, will yield largest Internet IPO everFacebook's per share price will be set at $38 when the company goes public tomorrow morning.May 17, 2012 4:32 PM CDT
• Twitter adds Do Not Track privacy featureTwitter enables Firefox's Do Not Track feature to allow users to opt-out of tracking by Twitter.May 17, 2012 3:31 PM CDT
• BitFenix launches the Recon and Hydra ProBitFenix announces 2 fan controllers including the first internet-connected fan controller.May 17, 2012 1:32 PM CDT
• Samsung said to have been forced to launch new mobile memory chips sooner than plannedSamsung has reportedly been forced to move up its announcement for upcoming DRAM to calm investors.May 17, 2012 12:29 PM CDT
• A third of Netflix "new" customers are former customers who are rejoiningOne third of new Netflix customers are actually returning customers.May 17, 2012 9:05 AM CDT
• Retina-powered displays on the new MacBook Pro's would add $100 to Apple's costsNew MacBook Pro's Retina displays will add $100 to Apple's costs of making the notebook.May 17, 2012 2:26 AM CDT
• Sony bakes Ivy Bridge into VAIO S, VAIO Z, intros new VAIO E modelsSony VAIO notebook range gets updated, two new models sport Ivy Bridge.May 17, 2012 1:41 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Google to sell Nexus devices with Android 5.0 "Jelly Bean", direct to customersRumorTT: Android 5.0 "Jelly Bean"-based Nexus devices to be sold to you directly, from Google.May 16, 2012 11:09 PM CDT
• US Customs stop HTC One X and EVO 4G LTE shipments at ports, the reason? Pending "investigations" of Apple patent claimsHTC One X and EVO 4G LTE stopped by US customs over Apple patent lawsuit.May 16, 2012 10:40 PM CDT
• RunCore launches InVincible SSD that self-destructs on commandRunCore releases an SSD with a built-in self-destruct feature that physically destroys the NAND.May 16, 2012 4:36 PM CDT
• Samsung takes back top cell phone maker title, Apple not far behindSamsung top mobile handset maker, by far top Android maker, sold 86.6 million Q1 2012.May 16, 2012 10:33 AM CDT
• Researchers in Japan set new wireless transfer speed record using terahertz bandResearchers in Japan have managed to transfer 3Gb/s using the terahertz spectrum.May 16, 2012 9:04 AM CDT
• Baidu wants Baidu Cloud on Android, iOS and Windows PhoneBaidu Cloud destined to arrive on Windows Phone, iOS and Android.May 16, 2012 4:18 AM CDT
• Facebook IPO price range could be between $34 and $38 per shareInvestors are being told that the IPO price range for Facebook could sit between $34-$38 per share.May 16, 2012 3:50 AM CDT
• Samsung GALAXY S III battery life is quite impressive, holds its own against tabletsSamsung's flagship GALAXY S III has had some tests on its battery life, comes out with top marks.May 16, 2012 2:08 AM CDT
• GeForce Grid, lets you stream games on a Kepler-based GPUNVIDIA unveils GeForce Grid, lets you stream games to your Kepler-based GPU.May 16, 2012 1:18 AM CDT
• New Tomb Raider game has been delayed until next yearSquare Enix and Crystal Dynamics' Tomb Raider has been delayed until 2013.May 16, 2012 12:00 AM CDT
• GM to stop advertising on Facebook saying it doesn't workGM is pulling $10 million in advertising from Facebook after deciding it isn't worth the money.May 15, 2012 5:31 PM CDT
• Flickr plans to increase size of pictures based on browser window sizeFlickr updates its layout so that photos will display as large as possible without having to scroll May 15, 2012 4:32 PM CDT
• Kodak kept a secret nuclear reactor underground for over 30 yearsKodak maintained a nuclear reactor for over 30 years without alerting the local police or fire depar.May 15, 2012 3:32 PM CDT
• NVIDIA announces Tesla K10 and K20, GK110 makes an appearanceNVIDIA announces two new Tesla GPUs, one of which is based on the GK110.May 15, 2012 2:34 PM CDT
• Lenovo launches 14-inch carbon-fiber Ultrabook, weighs in less than 3lbsLenovo announces the ThinkPad X1, a carbon-fiber Ultrabook that weighs less than 3lbs.May 15, 2012 1:32 PM CDT
• ROCCAT releases new Savu gaming mouse, claims to be "the new king"ROCCAT releases the Savu mouse for gaming, claims it to be the new king.May 15, 2012 11:28 AM CDT
• Team Group releases Xtreem DDR3 3000 CL11 RAM, claims fastest DDR3Team Group releases 3000MHz RAM, claims to be fastest RAM available.May 15, 2012 10:32 AM CDT
• Apple vs. Motorola, HTC suit combined has been moved back to 2014Apple versus Motorola & HTC lawsuit has been moved back to 2014.May 15, 2012 5:26 AM CDT
• LG's next-gen Google TV, sports motion control, dual-core CPU, 3DLG's G2 series of Google TV's is looking mighty fine, features motion controls, dual-core CPU, 3D.May 15, 2012 4:28 AM CDT
• Toshiba outs 13.3-inch Regza tablet, features Android 4.0Toshiba Regza AT830, a 13.3-inch Android 4.0-powered tablet.May 15, 2012 1:28 AM CDT
• RIM shows off BlackBerry 10: sports gestures, smart keyboard and photo time-shiftingBlackBerry 10 homescreen sports four panes which are 'active' apps.May 14, 2012 11:31 PM CDT
• ASRock unveils Z77 Extreme9, the first high-end Z77 motherboard is hereASRock announces Z77 Extreme 9, filled to the brim with features, even includes a serial port, yes, May 14, 2012 10:29 PM CDT
• Best Buy announces its founder and chairman will step down next monthBest Buy founder and chairman to step down next month.May 14, 2012 10:08 PM CDT
• Groupon posts its first quarterly profitThe world's largest daily deal company, Groupon, has posted their first quarterly profit.May 14, 2012 9:31 PM CDT
• Max Payne 3 is receiving some great reviews, if you didn't want to play it before, you'll want to nowMax Payne 3 is nearly here, and the reviews are very, very positive.May 14, 2012 8:32 PM CDT
• YouTube views falling as time spent increasesYouTube's views are falling as engagement increases which is directly according to plan.May 14, 2012 5:32 PM CDT
• Counting Crows releases album through BitTorrent in advance of a concert tourCounting Crows releases songs from new album through BitTorrent in advance of concert tour.May 14, 2012 3:34 PM CDT
• Facebook Mobile gets an update to better use white spaceFacebook updates its mobile layout to make better use of limited real estate, white space.May 14, 2012 2:31 PM CDT
• Wireless emergency alert texts set to go live this month on AT&T, Sprint, other carriersCarriers to begin serving free emergency alerts to cell phones based on geographic location.May 14, 2012 12:32 PM CDT
• Kickstarter API bug allowed 70,000 unpublished projects to be visible by publicKickstarter bug allows 70,000 projects to be publicly visible before publishing.May 14, 2012 11:29 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Apple MacBook Pro redesign keeps Pro style, just thinner, sports USB 3, Retina displayRumor: MacBook Pro to lose optical drive, become thinner, gain Retina display, and USB 3.May 14, 2012 10:30 AM CDT
• Buffalo Technologies launches and releases 802.11ac router and media bridgeBuffalo Technologies makes two 802.11ac devices available for purchase ($179.99) today.May 14, 2012 9:02 AM CDT
• Intel makes it clear, they want more business from AppleIntel wants more pie... Apple pie that is, Intel are pushing for more business from Apple.May 14, 2012 4:29 AM CDT
• Apple rebrands LTE iPad, now known as 'iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular'Apple rebrands current LTE iPad, is known worldwide as the 'iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular'May 14, 2012 2:24 AM CDT
• Diablo III is nearly here, are you prepared?Diablo III unlocks in just under 24 hours, installs will go live in a few hours!May 14, 2012 1:12 AM CDT
• First pictures of Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs, turtle neck and allThe first pictures of Ashton Kutcher playing Steve Jobs are here.May 14, 2012 12:27 AM CDT
• Chinese researchers teleport photons over 60 milesChinese researchers quantum teleport photons over 60 miles.May 13, 2012 10:33 PM CDT
• Nokia Lumia, Apple iPhone are at odds about which smartphone is best, each recommends the otherNokia Lumia, Apple iPhone believe each other are the best smartphone in a bit of Friday hilarity.May 11, 2012 11:21 PM CDT
• Xbox 360 to receive Internet Explorer 9, oh and Kinect supportInternet Explorer 9 to arrive on the Xbox 360, will sport Kinect controls.May 11, 2012 10:00 PM CDT
• Upstart FreedomPop iPhone case offers free 4G data, mobile hotspot, extra battery lifeFreedomPop has announced the preorder of its upcoming iPhone case which features free 4G.May 11, 2012 5:31 PM CDT
• Ivy Bridge's heat problem is indeed caused by Intel's TIM choiceIvy Bridge's heat problem is due to Intel's choice of TIM between core and IHS.May 11, 2012 1:31 PM CDT
• NVIDIA reports first quarter financial results, less profit than last quarter, still in the blackNVIDIA releases financial data for first-quarter fiscal year 2013. Profit down by almost 50%May 11, 2012 11:31 AM CDT
• Flipboard to soon have more downloads in China than the USFlipboard downloads in China to "easily surpass" those in the US in the near future.May 11, 2012 2:24 AM CDT
• Bing expands, will sport Facebook, Twitter integrationTwitter, Facebook integration to be included with Microsoft's Bing.May 10, 2012 9:18 PM CDT
• AMD accidentally posts PDF file with characteristics and performance of upcoming Trinity APUsAMD leaks a PDF file with information about the upcoming Trinity APUs, file since been removed.May 10, 2012 6:28 PM CDT
• Posting on social networking sites engage same parts of brain as sex, experts sayStudy shows that posting about oneself activates the same areas of the brain as having sex.May 10, 2012 5:36 PM CDT
• Samsung asserts PenTile AMOLED screens last longer, reason for use in Galaxy S3Samsung used a PenTile display in the new Galaxy S3 due to its longer lifespan.May 10, 2012 4:31 PM CDT
• Microsoft bans Firefox on upcoming ARM-based Windows 8, Mozilla claimsMozilla accuses Microsoft of banning Firefox on ARM-based Windows devices.May 10, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Another censorship ruling: Dutch court says Pirate Bay must be blocked or face finesDutch courts rule countries ISPs must block access to The Pirate Bay or face fines.May 10, 2012 1:32 PM CDT
• Fractal Design's new fan controller, the Adjust 108, is launched, looks awesomeFractal Design launches the new Adjust 108 fan controller, looks great, has innovative features.May 10, 2012 10:32 AM CDT
• Sony's 2012 fiscal year posts record loss as revenues fall and issues compoundSony posts record losses for fiscal year 2012, takes drastic measures to regain profitability.May 10, 2012 9:03 AM CDT
• Call of Duty Elite has 10 million users, sales of COD "aren't down, they're just different"Call of Duty Elite has 10 million users with two million of them premium subscribers.May 10, 2012 6:01 AM CDT
• Toshiba 55XS55, quad HD and no 3DToshiba set to unleash 3840x2160-capable 55XS5 TV in Japan next month.May 10, 2012 4:28 AM CDT
• RIM hires two new senior executives, wants to regain lost market shareResearch in Motion hires two new senior executives, hopes to regain lost market share from Google, A.May 10, 2012 3:21 AM CDT
• HP denies cloning the MacBook Air, isn't afraid of a lawsuitHP isn't scared of Apple, aren't scared over a lawsuit regarding the similarities between their Envy.May 10, 2012 2:29 AM CDT
• The Netherlands becomes the first country to pass net neutrality lawNet neutrality law has been passed in the Netherlands.May 10, 2012 1:18 AM CDT
• Ainol close to releasing their dual-core $190 tablet, could reach shelves this monthAinol could release their Novo 7 Aurora II tablet this month, priced at just $190.May 10, 2012 12:24 AM CDT
• Black Ops 2 could be pulled, due to Infinity Ward still holding the rights to "modern day, near future or distant future"-based COD titlesCall of Duty: Black Ops 2 is in trouble already, Activision could be in for a world of hurt.May 9, 2012 11:29 PM CDT
• TSMC issues NVIDIA a priority for 28nm manufacturing, puts AMD and Qualcomm on the backburnerTSMC give NVIDIA priority on 28nm GPU manufacturing.May 9, 2012 10:10 PM CDT
• Facebook unveil App Center for iOS, AndroidFacebook announce App Center, a portal designed for app discovery on the social networking platform.May 9, 2012 9:22 PM CDT
• Dead Space 3 will have drop-in, drop-out co-opDead Space 3 amps it up a notch, features drop-in, drop-out co-op play!May 9, 2012 8:34 PM CDT
• ICANN extends Net domain application deadlineICANN delays the deadline for applications for new top-level domains after a technical glitch.May 9, 2012 5:31 PM CDT
• HP announces new 'Sleekbooks' to undercut Intel Ultrabook pricingHP has announced a new 'Sleekbook' which will be very similar to an Ultrabook but cheaper.May 9, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Google Maps for Android receives update, gets indoor directions and Google OffersGoogle Maps for Android receives some love, gets updated to 6.7 with indoor directions and Offers in.May 9, 2012 1:32 PM CDT
• Twitter downplays hacker breach of 55,000 account which were posted onlineTwitter downplays the breach of 55,000 accounts and the credentials of said accounts posted online.May 9, 2012 12:33 PM CDT
• Sick of before-movie warnings? Two more anti-piracy propaganda warnings to be shownTwo new piracy warnings are on their way to your DVDs to warn you not to pirate something you own.May 9, 2012 11:34 AM CDT
• BioShock Infinite is postponed until next year, look for it in FebruaryIrrational Games pushes back BioShock Infinite release date to tweak and polish the game.May 9, 2012 10:29 AM CDT
• Kingston Wi-Drive now accessible via web and Android appKingston Wi-Drive receives a firmware update, is now accessible from internet browser, Android.May 9, 2012 9:02 AM CDT
• Verizon announce HomeFusion, LTE service for your homeVerizon HomeFusion Broadband, brings LTE into homes as a wired replacement.May 9, 2012 6:10 AM CDT
• Samsung begins handing out prototype Tizen devices to developersSamsung Tizen prototype devices begin filtering out to developers.May 9, 2012 4:46 AM CDT
• Carmageddon Reincarnation joins in on the Kickstarter funding bandwagonKickstarter kickstarts another game, this time it's Carmageddon Reincarnation.May 9, 2012 2:19 AM CDT
• The 'new iPad' was actually Apple's 'Plan B''Plan B' is what the third-generation iPad currently is, according to the CEO of DisplayMate Technol.May 9, 2012 1:32 AM CDT
• Micron the first to announce DDR4 DRAM module, DDR4-2400, DDR4-3200 is on its wayMicron announce DDR4 DRAM, DDR4-2400, DDR4-3200 is coming.May 9, 2012 12:16 AM CDT
• Upcoming mobile Ivy Bridge CPU pricing has been unveiledUpcoming Ivy Bridge mobile CPUs have been priced.May 8, 2012 10:16 PM CDT
• Faster Wi-Fi is on its way, 802.11-2012 promises 600Mbps, 3.65-3.7GHz, mesh networking802.11-2012 Wi-Fi network could provide 600Mbps, 3.65-3.7GHz, mesh networking.May 8, 2012 9:21 PM CDT
• Blizzard prep StarCraft II expansion, 'Heart of the Swarm'StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm, the first expansion.May 8, 2012 8:28 PM CDT
• Google is set to test its self-driving cars in Nevada after receiving nation's first licenseNevada approves a license for Google to begin road-testing its self-driving cars.May 8, 2012 6:31 PM CDT
• The Pirate Bay warns against copies of its site which charge for accessThe Pirate Bay warns against proxy sites that are copying its indexes and charging for access.May 8, 2012 5:35 PM CDT
• EA believes consoles still have potential, promises $80 million in investment for next-gen console game developmentEA promises an $80 million investment in next-gen console games.May 8, 2012 4:34 PM CDT
• Two Romanian fortune-tellers allegedly con clients by using GoogleTwo Romanian fortune-tellers have been accused of using terrestrial methods to foretell futures.May 8, 2012 3:30 PM CDT
• Principal accused of Facebook spying resignsA Missouri principal has resigned after being accused of creating a fake Facebook profile and adding.May 8, 2012 1:32 PM CDT
• Unreal Engine 4 destined for unannounced machines Epic's Tim Sweeney saysEpic is working on Unreal Engine 4 to run on yet unannounced machines.May 8, 2012 12:31 PM CDT
• White and cyan Nokia Lumia 900 models are now available from AT&TWhite and cyan Nokia Lumia 900 models are in stock at AT&T's online store.May 8, 2012 10:30 AM CDT
• Facebook users browse the site longer on their smartphone than a computerA new study shows that more time was spent on Facebook using a cell phone than a computer.May 8, 2012 9:02 AM CDT
• EA promise "big social title" this year, is investing $80 million in fourth-generation console gamesEA promising "big social title" later this year, as well as investing $80 million into next-gen cons.May 8, 2012 4:28 AM CDT
• The Avengers smashes all-time domestic box office opening weekend recordThe Avengers has an amazing opening, $200.3 million domestically, $650 million internationally in ju.May 8, 2012 1:24 AM CDT
• RumorTT: AMD to release Radeon HD 7970 "GHz Edition" to combat the GEFORCE GTX 680/690 GPUsRumorTT: AMD ready to reveal "GHz Edition" of their Radeon HD 7970 GPU.May 8, 2012 12:52 AM CDT
• LeakedTT: Nintendo Wii U launch title listLeakedTT: Nintendo Wii U launch titles, 25 games and 2 consoles are set to arrive at launch.May 8, 2012 12:14 AM CDT
• Star Wars: The Old Republic has lost close to 25% of its subscribers in two monthsStar Wars: The Old Republic has lost nearly 400,000 subscribers since March.May 7, 2012 11:15 PM CDT
• Lenovo investing big in China, plans $800 million for new products plant in ChinaLenovo are investing $800 million into a new mobile products plant in Wuhan, China.May 7, 2012 8:43 PM CDT
• Al Franken believes Comcast is breaking net neutrality rules, sends letter to FCCAl Franken believes that Comcast is breaking the Net neutrality rules that it had to sign.May 7, 2012 5:31 PM CDT
• RumorTT: MacBook Pro to lose optical drive in favor of bigger battery, boot SSD, storage HDDRumor: MacBook Pro to lose optical drive, gain larger battery, boot SSD.May 7, 2012 4:28 PM CDT
• Jury finds Google infringed on Oracle IP in partial verdict, Google moves for mistrialOracle Vs. Google jury finds a partial verdict in favor of Oracle.May 7, 2012 3:36 PM CDT
• New type of malware, "ransomware," locks up computers unless ransom is paidA new strain of malware locks your computer and demands payment for illegal music downloads.May 7, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Android reclaims 61% of all US smartphone purchasesAndroid sales have increased back to 61% of total smartphone sales.May 7, 2012 1:30 PM CDT
• Ematic announces the release of the eGlide XL Pro 2 Android tabletEmatic launches the eGlide XL Pro 2, a 10" Android tablet with value pricing.May 7, 2012 11:28 AM CDT
• Another Mac security issue exposes Lion login passwords in plaintextApple security flaw exposes user login passwords in plaintext.May 7, 2012 10:29 AM CDT
• Apple's latest patent grab looks like they might move to haptic feedback, reshapes your touchscreenFuture Apple devices could sport haptic feedback.May 7, 2012 3:23 AM CDT
• Looks like GALAXY is working on a single-slot GEFORCE GTX 670GEFORCE GTX 670 coming in a single-slot version thanks to GALAXY.May 7, 2012 12:23 AM CDT
• KingMax 1TB SSD hits retail shelves of JapanKingMax 1TB SSD 'KM01TBSMI25' hits Japan's retailer shelves.May 6, 2012 11:25 PM CDT
• Max Payne: Valhalla - a fan film of pure qualityMax Payne has a new fan film in Max Payne: Valhalla.May 6, 2012 9:21 PM CDT
• Verizon looks to bring 'text-to-911' capabilities to its networkVerizon has selected a vendor to help implement a "text-to-911" option on its network.May 4, 2012 5:28 PM CDT
• The legal system works: Judge rules IP addresses are not enough to incriminate piratesJudge rules that IP alone is not enough to incriminate a pirate.May 4, 2012 4:33 PM CDT
• First Elder Scrolls Online trailer has been releasedBethesda has released a trailer for the upcoming Elder Scrolls Online MMO.May 4, 2012 2:28 PM CDT
• Leaked NVIDIA GTX 670 pictures and benchmarks surface, requires two 6-pin for powerPictures and benchmarks of the upcoming GTX 670 have leaked from Asia.May 4, 2012 1:31 PM CDT
• Android lost money every quarter in 2010, $97.7m revenue in Q1Android had a "big loss for the year" in 2010 court excerpts from yesterday show.May 4, 2012 11:31 AM CDT
• Apple iPad 2 recieves updated 32nm SoC, improves battery lifeApple shrinks the SoC to 32nm in the old iPad 2, better battery life ensues.May 4, 2012 10:29 AM CDT
• Why we didn't have an NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 690 launch review at TweakTownNVIDIA dislike us, but should consumers be concerned? We think so.May 4, 2012 7:18 AM CDT
• TSMC announces a 28nm ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core processor that can run at over 3GHzGet ready for a 28nm ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core processor that can hit speeds of 3GHz, or more.May 4, 2012 5:26 AM CDT
• Activision are promising "disruptive innovation" for COD: Black Ops 2COD: Black Ops 2 to introduce "disruptive innovation", is pushing the boundaries "technologically, g.May 4, 2012 4:21 AM CDT
• Windows 8 will not include Windows Media Center, if you want it, you'll have to pay for itWindows Media Center will not be available with Windows 8, will be a purchasable add-on.May 4, 2012 2:50 AM CDT
• PC gaming hardware market is going well, predicted to generate $23.6 billion in sales by the end of this yearPC gaming hardware market doing surprisingly well, predicted to have total sales of over $23 billion.May 4, 2012 2:01 AM CDT
• The Expendables 2 debut trailer, Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Willis, Norris, and more in the same movie The Expendables 2 debut trailer, more 90s action movie stars than you can poke a stick at.May 4, 2012 1:24 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Next iPhone to be thinner, taller, sport 4-inch screen as well as a new dock connectorRumorTT: Claims of a thinner, taller next-gen iPhone which will have a 4-inch screen and new dock co.May 4, 2012 12:58 AM CDT
• The Elder Scrolls Online MMO has been announced, hits PC and Mac in 2013Elder Scrolls fans unite! The Elder Scrolls Online has been announced, drops in 2013.May 3, 2012 10:24 PM CDT
• DICE committed on giving "12-18 months of value" for Battlefield 3DICE: "We are focusing on giving you 12-18 months of value for Battlefield 3 and the expansion packs.May 3, 2012 8:21 PM CDT
• False Alarm: EA is not disabling Rock Band app on iOS, blames message on errorEA is not shutting down access to the iOS app Rock Band, message yesterday was in error.May 3, 2012 6:37 PM CDT
• K|ngp|n achieves 1442MHz with EVGA GTX 680 on airK|ngp|n manages 1442MHz on a GTX 680 using only air cooling.May 3, 2012 5:04 PM CDT
• Samsung introduces the Galaxy SIII Android smartphoneSamsung officially announces the new Galaxy S III, has some super cool new features.May 3, 2012 3:00 PM CDT
• Arctic Cooling has built the first integrated liquid and air graphics card coolerArctic Cooling is producing a new graphics cooler which combines liquid and air cooling.May 3, 2012 2:01 PM CDT
• CyberpowerPC high-end desktops will now feature GTX 690sCyberpower plants a GTX 690s at the heart of several of its desktop systems.May 3, 2012 1:02 PM CDT
• Google wants to change the internet, proposes SPDY as opposed to HTTPGoogle wants to replace HTTP with SPDY as load times are around 23% faster.May 3, 2012 12:27 PM CDT
• CloudFlare and OpenDNS team up to raise awareness of DNSChanger MalwareCloudFlare and OpenDNS team up to alert infected users of the DNSChanger malware.May 3, 2012 11:29 AM CDT
• ASUS Fan Xpert 2 video hands-on shows how to do PC cooling fan control rightASUS have really nailed it when it comes to Z77 software features.May 3, 2012 10:41 AM CDT
• UK court ruling that ISPs must block The Pirate Bay has driven traffic to the siteThe Pirate Bay sees more traffic after the UK High Court rules that ISPs must block access.May 3, 2012 10:29 AM CDT
• ASUS Wi-Fi GO! video hands-on with Android tablet app version V1.1.01ASUS Z77 owners get a treat with intuitive and easy to use app remote.May 3, 2012 10:01 AM CDT
• Microsoft to open New York research lab, hires 14 Yahoo Researchers to do soMicrosoft hires 14 Yahoo researchers, will be hired to kickstart new NYC research lab.May 3, 2012 6:00 AM CDT
• Samsung UK unveils 15-inch Series 9 Ultrabook, sports Ivy BridgeSamsung Series 9 Ultrabook, 15-inches of pre-announced glory.May 3, 2012 5:11 AM CDT
• Google Docs adds 450 new fonts, 60 creative templatesGoogle update Docs, now sports 450 more fonts, 60 extra templates.May 3, 2012 4:23 AM CDT
• ASUS Padfone hits a snag, delayed due to Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 shortageASUS' Padfone is being delayed because of Snapdragon S4 shortage.May 3, 2012 3:21 AM CDT
• Microsoft to intro $99 Xbox 360 bundleMicrosoft to introduce $99 Xbox 360 bundle, charges $15 per month subscription on top.May 3, 2012 2:21 AM CDT
• Latest Steam beta offers remote library managementSteam's latest beta offers Remote Downloads, a feature that allows people to manage their game libra.May 3, 2012 1:18 AM CDT
• Spotted: Lenovo's Ivy Bridge-powered ThinkPad X230 UltrabookSpotted: Lenovo's Ultrabook, ThinkPad X230.May 3, 2012 12:16 AM CDT
• Valve: "We are not announcing anything at E3"Valve will not be announcing anything at E3, will just be "showing stuff everyone already knows abou.May 2, 2012 11:39 PM CDT
• The coolest clock ever: The German, handmade QlocktwoThe Qlocktwo is the coolest clock that you will ever see.May 2, 2012 6:32 PM CDT
• EA's Rock Band iOS app 'no longer playable' after May 31Rock Band for iOS 'will no longer be playable' according to an in-app message.May 2, 2012 3:31 PM CDT
• Leaked AMD slides spill more details on upcoming Trinity APUMore details about Trinity leak out on AMD presentation slides. Looks beastly.May 2, 2012 2:24 PM CDT
• Tumblr finally wants to make money, launches first ads ever on siteTumblr adds advertising less than one month after CEO says that it is a last resort.May 2, 2012 1:29 PM CDT
• Windows 7, Xbox 360 face ban in GermanyMotorola wins a case against Microsoft in Germany. Microsoft ordered to stop selling Win 7, Xbox360.May 2, 2012 12:31 PM CDT
• Google wins $35 million US government contract, beats out MicrosoftGoogle has won a $35 million Department of the Interior contract for cloud-based e-mail.May 2, 2012 11:28 AM CDT
• Another Samsung Galaxy S3 leak, disguised in a caseAnother Samsung Galaxy S3 photo has been leaked. Appears to be disguised in a case.May 2, 2012 10:27 AM CDT
• Dell's XPS 13 Ultrabook sales are doing Ultra-wellDell's XPS 13 Ultrabook sales are doing better than expected, with demand about three times what Del.May 2, 2012 5:23 AM CDT
• Announcing the end date for the Win a trip to Computex contest!Get in quickly! It's ending mid-May.May 2, 2012 4:44 AM CDT
• Japan's GREE acquires game developer Funzio for $210 millionGREE acquires Funzio in a deal worth $210 million, wants to focus on Western markets.May 2, 2012 4:27 AM CDT
• RIM are the ones behind the anti-Apple 'Wake Up' campaign in AustraliaAnti-Apple campaign 'Wake Up' isn't from Samsung, RIM admits responsibility.May 2, 2012 3:24 AM CDT
• Moore's Law will collapse, in about 10 yearsPhysicist has predicted that Moore's Law would collapse in around 10 years time.May 2, 2012 2:25 AM CDT
• 91% of mobile game revenue is sourced from microtransactions91% of mobile game revenue comes from microtransactions.May 2, 2012 1:29 AM CDT
• Blizzard has announced you can play Diablo III on any region's serverDiablo III will let you play on any region server you like, isn't restrictive.May 2, 2012 12:58 AM CDT
• Microsoft releases the DirectX 11.1 specification DirectX 11.1 specifications are here!May 2, 2012 12:15 AM CDT
• Spotted: Ahead of it's May 10 unveiling, MSI's GEFORCE GTX 670 poses for the cameraSpotted: MSI's GEFORCE GTX 670.May 1, 2012 11:56 PM CDT
• Samsung intros Series 7 Gamer, an Ivy Bridge-powered gaming laptopSamsung unleashes Ivy Bridge-powered Series 7 Gamer notebook, also sports NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 675M.May 1, 2012 10:24 PM CDT
• Blizzard to take up to 15 percent of Diablo III real-money auction house salesBlizzard has announced the specific fees of the in-game real money trades in Diablo III.May 1, 2012 5:34 PM CDT
• Skyrim DLC Dawnguard Coming This SummerSome details have been released about the upcoming Skyrim DLC dubbed Dawnguard.May 1, 2012 4:32 PM CDT
• 'Avengers' movie accidentally deleted at press screeningA projectionist deleted the digital copy of 'The Avengers' that was about to be shown to the press.May 1, 2012 12:27 PM CDT
• AMD teams up with GameFly to get you gaming for less, at least for a little whileAMD and GameFly team up to get AMD customers a free 30 day membership to GameFly.May 1, 2012 11:34 AM CDT
• Android adoption rates slowing, less than 3% of phones run ICSIce Cream Sandwich makes up a small portion of Android devices that connect to Google Play.May 1, 2012 10:32 AM CDT
• Mark Zuckerberg has joined Viddy, posts a video of his dog playing aroundViddy gets another member, Mark Zuckerberg.May 1, 2012 4:28 AM CDT
• Hitachi/WD announce the storage industry's first 12Gb/sec SAS drive, even The Flash is impressedHGST unveil super-fast 12Gb/s SAS SSD - when fast just isn't enough.May 1, 2012 3:00 AM CDT
• Acer unveil their new 24" IPS-based display, the Acer B243PWLAcer's new LED-backlit IPS-based display is here, Acer B243PWL.May 1, 2012 2:20 AM CDT

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