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- AMD releases Catalyst 12.6 WHQL and 12.7 Beta
AMD releases two new sets of Catalyst drivers, 12.6 WHQL and 12.7 Beta.Jun 29, 2012 3:18 AM CDT - RIM announces Q1 earnings, is hit with a $518 million loss, 5,000 job cuts and BB10 gets delayed until 2013
RIM's latest: $518 million loss for Q1, 5,000 jobs to be cut, and BB10 gets delayed until Q1 2013.Jun 29, 2012 3:18 AM CDT - Nexus 7 was designed, and manufactured in just four months, also sold at cost
Google and ASUS' new Nexus 7 took just four months to design and manufacture, is sold at cost price.Jun 29, 2012 1:13 AM CDT - GALAXY S III received last-minute RAM upgrade, Samsung were preparing for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Samsung were prepared for Jelly Bean, baked last-minute RAM upgrade into GALAXY S III.Jun 28, 2012 11:32 PM CDT - Some of Apple's new Retina-powered MacBook Pros may be experiencing screen ghosting
Screen ghosting is plaguing some of the new Retina MacBook Pros.Jun 28, 2012 2:24 AM CDT - Android 4.1 Jelly Bean preview is now available
Google releases Android 4.1 Jelly Bean preview, is now available for Nexus phones and tablets.Jun 28, 2012 1:59 AM CDT - Google unveils Nexus Q, the world's first social streaming media player
Google's Nexus Q is the world's first social streaming media player.Jun 27, 2012 11:23 PM CDT - Jelly Bean is Android 4.1, will arrive in mid-July
Google's Android 4.1 is officially outed as Jelly Bean at Google I/O 2012.Jun 27, 2012 8:26 PM CDT - VIA shows off VE-900 Mini-ITX powered MakerBot 3D printer - we print the "TT" logo
3D printing goes back to the 1980's, but it's our first time to see it. In a word, impressive.Jun 27, 2012 3:57 AM CDT - New reality show to be based on Mars, $6 billion cost to establish permanent colony by 2023, Snooki will be too old by then
A Dutch company wants to establish a permanent colony on Mars by 2023, Mars-based reality show to ha.Jun 27, 2012 3:27 AM CDT - Spotify becomes the second biggest revenue source for record labels
Music discovery and streaming service, Spotify, becomes second biggest revenue source for record lab.Jun 27, 2012 1:24 AM CDT - Digital Extremes unveils Warframe, a free-to-play co-op FPS
Warframe, a free-to-play co-op FPS game from Digital Extremes.Jun 26, 2012 11:33 PM CDT - Apple changes their website, doesn't state OS X is "virus-proof" anymore
Apple's website used to state OS X didn't "get PC viruses", but has since changed it to "it's built Jun 26, 2012 10:27 PM CDT - Samsung's Series 9 monitors arrive in the US, 2560x1440 res, IPS-based panel goodness
Samsung unleashes Series 9 monitors upon the US, calibrated and designed to perfection.Jun 26, 2012 9:28 PM CDT - SMART Storage Systems releases Optimus Ultra+ SSD
Provides SLC-like endurance with standard MLC.Jun 26, 2012 9:55 AM CDT - Far Cry 3 gets delayed by 3 months, will be released in the US on December 4
Far Cry 3 gets delayed until December 4, a push of three months.Jun 26, 2012 5:40 AM CDT - Microsoft acquires Yammer for $1.2 billion
Yammer gets acquired for $1.2 billion by the we're-back-in-action Microsoft.Jun 26, 2012 4:47 AM CDT - RumorTT: Next-gen iPhone could sport NFC, 1136x640 display
RumorTT: iPhone 5 could sport NFC, and a nice 1136x640 resolution display.Jun 26, 2012 2:49 AM CDT - Google add full Notification Center support, and more, to Gmail for iOS
Google add three big improvements to the Gmail for iOS app.Jun 26, 2012 12:41 AM CDT - 3D images indistinguishable from real life could be only 40 years off
Holographic displays indistinguishable from reality could be made in the next 40 years.Jun 25, 2012 5:02 PM CDT - Why YouTube views seemingly pause at 301
The mystery regarding the YouTube view counter stopping at 301 is solved. Finally!Jun 25, 2012 4:02 PM CDT - 70 percent of teenagers hid their online behavior from parents, a new study shows
A new study by McAfee show what teens are really up to when online and how they hide it.Jun 25, 2012 3:13 PM CDT - AMD announces the G-Series line of embedded APUs
AMD announces a new line of APUs for embedded applications that need a high-power GPU.Jun 25, 2012 12:08 PM CDT - Windows 8 RTM announcement purportedly coming in July, build to be numbered 8500
Windows 8 RTM announcement said to be between July 17-20, build number 8500 or 8600.Jun 25, 2012 11:01 AM CDT - Samsung's Easy Phone Sync transfers iOS content, contacts to your new GALAXY S III
Samsung's latest tool helps you move from your iPhone to a GALAXY S III in just a few clicks.Jun 25, 2012 5:44 AM CDT - Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom announces a new music streaming service
Kim Dotcom, the kick-ass COD player and founder of Megaupload announces music streaming service.Jun 25, 2012 5:10 AM CDT - Chinese government, along with Huawei and ZTE are being investigated, could pose a national security threat
US House of Representatives' Intelligence Committee is looking into Chinese government, Huawei and Z.Jun 25, 2012 4:11 AM CDT - Micro drones in the future could be scarily small
The future of spying to get small, very small... drones to get down to the size of a mosquito or sma.Jun 25, 2012 2:22 AM CDT - Samsung are currently investigating the exploding GALAXY S III
Exploding Samsung GALAXY S III gets put under the microscope, is investigated by Samsung Jun 25, 2012 1:48 AM CDT - Retina display-powered MacBook Pro doesn't actually run at 2880x1800... say what?!
Apple's Retina-powered MacBook Pro doesn't actually display 2880x1800 by default Jun 24, 2012 11:41 PM CDT - Google Search allows you filter out the pages you have already visited
Google has a feature to filter search results to only pages you have visited before.Jun 22, 2012 5:33 PM CDT - Alan Turing's breakthrough machine gets a loving Lego tribute
Alan Turing is remembered on his birthday with a Lego version of his creation.Jun 22, 2012 3:24 PM CDT - Google employee proposes error code '451' to signal internet censorship
A Google employee proposes a new error code to signal a website has been censored.Jun 22, 2012 2:32 PM CDT - Leaked slides gives us details about upcoming Haswell-EP
Intel Haswell-EP slides are leaked onto the internet, looks like a beast.Jun 22, 2012 12:30 PM CDT - There's reason to believe Surface tablets may not match iPad in battery life
There is reason to believe the Surface tablets' battery life may not beat the iPad 3.Jun 22, 2012 10:25 AM CDT - 'Steam for Schools' is a free student version of Steam, allows for Portal 2-based lessons
Valve creates 'Steam for Schools' which provides a copy of Portal 2 for educators to teach with.Jun 22, 2012 9:04 AM CDT - GameFounders opens it wallets, bank accounts to European Game Startups
European Game Startups get a huge leg-up from GameFounders.Jun 22, 2012 4:11 AM CDT - Flipboard arrives on Android, includes Google+ and YouTube, also comes standard with US-bound GALAXY S III phones
Social news reading app, Flipboard, arrives on Android.Jun 22, 2012 3:09 AM CDT - Oracle chief Larry Ellison buys Hawaiian island, price between $500-600m
Larry Ellison to purchase 98% of a Hawaiian island for $500-600m.Jun 21, 2012 6:39 PM CDT - RumorTT: Apple replacing old dock connector with new, smaller one on iPhone 5
Rumor: Apple replacing old 30-pin connector with a new, smaller 19-pin one on iPhone 5.Jun 21, 2012 4:28 PM CDT - Espionage virus sent blueprints to China
A virus has been stealing blueprints from Peruvian companies.Jun 21, 2012 3:28 PM CDT - GDDR6 coming in 2014, designed to outlast GDDR3
GDDR6 standard should come in 2014, designed to last until 2020 and beyond.Jun 21, 2012 2:44 PM CDT - Apple starts $500 off Macs, $250 off iPads employee discount program
Apple unveils their new Mac and iPad employee discount program, offers $500 of Macs.Jun 21, 2012 2:03 PM CDT - Google updates Google Play to give developers the ability to reply to comments
Google updates Play Store to allow developers to respond to user reviews and comments.Jun 21, 2012 1:32 PM CDT - BitFenix reaffirms SuperCharge technology, charges mobile devices from PC
BitFenix reaffirms their commitment to SuperCharge, a way to rapidly charge mobile devices.Jun 21, 2012 1:05 PM CDT - Sharkoon releases the Skiller gaming keyboard
Sharkoon releases a new gaming keyboard at a bargain price.Jun 21, 2012 12:01 PM CDT - Google launches Endangered Languages to save 3,000 at-risk languages
Google launches a project to help preserve endangered languages.Jun 21, 2012 11:26 AM CDT - John Carmack says PS4 and Xbox 720 won't live up to hype, don't expect leaps and bounds
John Carmack says that the next generation consoles won't feature anything revolutionary.Jun 21, 2012 10:00 AM CDT - Iran is the target of the U.S. and Israel-made Flame virus, according to sources
Flame, a virus like Stuxnet, targetting Iranian oil refineries, made by the U.S. and Israel.Jun 21, 2012 5:24 AM CDT - LG wave goodbye to the tablet market, buys the smartphone market another round of drinks
LG leave the tablet market, concentrating on the smartphone market for now.Jun 21, 2012 3:08 AM CDT - PC manufacturers knew about Microsoft's Surface tablet, but the question is, are you surprised?
PC manufacturers knew Microsoft was going to unveil their tablet, Surface, ahead of its unveiling.Jun 21, 2012 1:43 AM CDT - Microsoft unveils Windows Phone 8
Microsoft to release Windows Phone 8 this fall.Jun 21, 2012 1:30 AM CDT - Acer announce Timeline Ultra M5 Ultrabooks, released in Canada
Acer unveils new Ultrabooks, Timeline Ultra M5 Series.Jun 20, 2012 11:48 PM CDT - Google Maps adds traffic conditions for 7 new countries, and more
Google Maps adds traffic conditions for Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Mexico, Peru, Romania and South Af.Jun 20, 2012 3:21 AM CDT - Max Payne 3 sells just 440,000 copies in its debut month, needs painkillers
Max Payne 3 sells 440k copies in debut month, has been called a 'flop'Jun 20, 2012 2:31 AM CDT - Doom 3 BFG Edition to be released on October 16
Doom 3 re-release "BFG Edition" gets released on October 16.Jun 20, 2012 1:25 AM CDT - NVIDIA issues response to Torvalds' harsh words
NVIDIA's PR machine responds to Linus Torvalds harsh words towards them.Jun 19, 2012 5:32 PM CDT - Facebook adds subscriptions for app developers, moves away from Credits are main currency
Facebook adds monthly subscriptions for app developers, backs away from credits.Jun 19, 2012 4:35 PM CDT - Google now offering support to developers during office hours with "Developers Live"
Google to offer live support to developers during office hours through new program.Jun 19, 2012 3:31 PM CDT - Google gets upset over YouTube to MP3 converter, threatens legal action
Google sends a letter to a YouTube to MP3 converter site threatening legal action.Jun 19, 2012 12:32 PM CDT - HTC admits Wi-Fi hardware problem with One X
HTC admits wireless problem on the international version of One X.Jun 19, 2012 9:11 AM CDT - Huge HTC One X update is on its way, Android 4.0.4 gets included
HTC to update One X smartphone with Android 4.0.4 and plenty of improvements and fixes.Jun 18, 2012 11:43 PM CDT - U.S. military are looking at iOS and Android-based phones, could ditch RIM
The RIM-heavy U.S. military could soon move to iOS and Android-based devices Jun 18, 2012 10:08 PM CDT - A slow motion video of working hard drive interior, incredible speed and accuracy
See an open hard drive operating, recorded at 1000fps and played back at normal speed.Jun 18, 2012 5:31 PM CDT - Knight's Corner gets a product name, will be for sale as Xeon Phi
Intel has attached a brand name to the failed Larrabee turned Knight's Corner project.Jun 18, 2012 4:32 PM CDT - Intel acquiring 1,700 Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE patents from InterDigital for $375 million
Intel to acquire 1,700 patents relating to Wi-Fi, 3G, and LTE from InterDigital for $375 million.Jun 18, 2012 2:27 PM CDT - Apple is set to become most profitable public company ever
Apple to become the most profitable company ever among publicly traded companies.Jun 18, 2012 1:27 PM CDT - Verizon updates FiOS to FiOS Quantum, increases prices and speeds
Verizon updates FiOS to FiOS Quantum, increases speeds and increases prices.Jun 18, 2012 12:33 PM CDT - ASUS Nexus 7 shows up online in the form of a camera
Two pictures have shown up online that claim to be from an ASUS Nexus 7.Jun 18, 2012 10:32 AM CDT - Google sees 'alarming' level of government censorship
Google sees an "alarming" level of government censorship in past six months.Jun 18, 2012 9:05 AM CDT - Facebook CTO leaves, heads for unnamed startup
Bret Taylor, Facebook CTO, plans to pack bags and leave - heads for unnamed startup.Jun 18, 2012 1:31 AM CDT - Linus Torvalds calls NVIDIA 'the worst company ever', also says "NVIDIA: F*** YOU!!"
The creator of the Linux kernel, Linus Torvalds says "NVIDIA: F*** YOU!!"Jun 17, 2012 11:28 PM CDT - Xbox 720 document leak points to $299 console, 2013 launch, 6x performance increase and much more
Document leak shows off some Xbox 720 information, 6x more power, 10-year lifecycle.Jun 17, 2012 12:19 AM CDT - Toshiba unleashes a 13" tablet on the world
Toshiba unleashes a 13" tablet on the world, doesn't appear to get it right.Jun 15, 2012 4:31 PM CDT - Dropbox says goodbye to public folders, directs users to quick-link feature
Dropbox updates the mobile and Web version of its software. Goodbye public folders.Jun 15, 2012 2:32 PM CDT - MegaUpload saga: FBI ordered to copy all 150TB of Dotcom Data
FBI ordered to copy 150TB of Dotcom data in 21 days.Jun 15, 2012 1:29 PM CDT - Retina MacBook Pro is the 'least repairable laptop'
iFixIt teardown allows them to call it the least repairable laptop.Jun 15, 2012 10:32 AM CDT - Five overclocking records managed at Computex using GSKILL memory
GKSILL's overclockers at Computex 2012 manage to break 5 world records.Jun 15, 2012 9:07 AM CDT - RumorTT: 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro Retina Display-powered model to hit in October
RumorTT: Apple to release 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display in October.Jun 15, 2012 1:24 AM CDT - Upcoming dual-GPU AMD card pictured
AMD shows off a dual-GPU card to be released later this year.Jun 14, 2012 6:37 PM CDT - AMD details new mobile, server roadmaps
AMD allows a glimpse of upcoming mobile APUs and server chips at the Fusion Summit.Jun 14, 2012 4:29 PM CDT - Samsung denies they are working on a 'Samsung Facebook', calls it a groundless rumor
Samsung denies working on a Facebook competitor, calls the rumor groundless.Jun 14, 2012 3:36 PM CDT - Western Digital introduces My Net home networking gear
Western Digital enters the home networking market with a new line called My Net.Jun 14, 2012 2:33 PM CDT - Drox Operative, a new starship action RPG, is available for pre-order, get access to beta, other perks
Drox Operative is now available for pre-order, get perks such as beta access when purchased.Jun 14, 2012 11:27 AM CDT - Online retailer charges tax for using Internet Explorer 7
Online retailer Ruslan Kogan is charging an Internet Explorer 7 tax to users of IE7.Jun 14, 2012 9:02 AM CDT - Enhanced version of 'My Xbox LIVE' app arrives on iOS, Android
Latest 'My Xbox LIVE' app for iOS and Android has been released.Jun 13, 2012 10:45 PM CDT - Vodafone creates Booster Brolly, a solar-charging, signal-boosting umbrella
Vodafone, uh, creates signal-boosting, solar-charging... umbrella, for your smart device.Jun 13, 2012 9:51 PM CDT - Reddit bans multiple domains in an effort to curb spam
Reddit has banned links to several major sites from being posted on its site.Jun 13, 2012 7:05 PM CDT - Max Payne 3 multiplayer cheaters punished in an interesting way
Rockstar is punishing cheaters in Max Payne 3 in an interesting and unique way.Jun 13, 2012 5:31 PM CDT - Samsung is working on a Facebook-like social network codenamed 'Samsung Facebook'
Samsung is working on a Facebook competitor which should launch early next year.Jun 13, 2012 3:31 PM CDT - Skype by the numbers: sessions average 13 minutes, 54% of users are female
Microsoft releases statistics about Skype users ahead of a new advertising product.Jun 13, 2012 2:32 PM CDT - ICANN releases list of applicants for TLDs and which TLDs were applied for
ICANN has released the list of TLD applicants and what TLDs they applied for.Jun 13, 2012 12:25 PM CDT - AMD launches its first professional FirePro card based on the 28nm Graphics Core NextAMD releases its first professional GPU based upon the Graphics Core Next architecture.Jun 13, 2012 11:29 AM CDT
- AMD licenses ARM technology, comes as no surprise
AMD finally licenses ARM technology, though not in the way expected by many.Jun 13, 2012 10:22 AM CDT - Unreal Engine 4 demo released, check it out for yourself
Epic releases a video demo of Unreal Engine 4.Jun 12, 2012 5:21 PM CDT - Analysts expect Windows Phone market share to pass that of the iPhone
Windows Phone market share to increase beyond iPhone by the year 2016.Jun 12, 2012 4:31 PM CDT - LulzSec hacks again, claims responsibility for leaking 10,000 Twitter accounts on Pastebin
LulzSec Reborn hacks 10,000 Twitter accounts through 3rd party service, leaks on Pastebin.Jun 12, 2012 2:33 PM CDT - EU watchdog issues warning over smart meter privacy risk
EU watchdog group warns of privacy concerns over smart meter data.Jun 12, 2012 12:28 PM CDT - Intel changes its mind: Intel 520 Series SSD does not have AES 256-bit Encryption
Intel has downgraded the AES spec of the 520 Series SSD after finding it only supports 128-bit.Jun 11, 2012 5:43 PM CDT - AMD beta drivers show 16 new device IDs, 3 new codenames, could it be the 8000 series?
AMD's beta drivers contain 16 previously unseen device IDs and 3 new codenames.Jun 11, 2012 4:11 PM CDT - iOS 6 officially announced
Apple officially announces iOS 6.Jun 11, 2012 1:47 PM CDT - Crytek to change focus to big budget free-to-play games
Crytek will be focusing on free-to-play online games with big budgets.Jun 11, 2012 11:34 AM CDT - Intel says Android not properly prepared for multiple cores
Intel believes that Android isn't properly prepared for multiple cores, needs optimization.Jun 11, 2012 10:28 AM CDT - Upcoming animated film gets powered by Valve's Source engine
Valve's Source engine powers 'Deep', an upcoming animated feature fulm.Jun 11, 2012 1:28 AM CDT - Hawken to receive MEK-FU controller, requires three hands and a university degree to use
MEK-FU, the insanely awesome controller that compliments the free-to-play mech game Hawken.Jun 10, 2012 11:31 PM CDT - Google co-founders to face US antitrust regulators for questioning
Larry Page, Sergey Brin, co-founders of Google to face antitrust regulators for questioning.Jun 10, 2012 10:18 PM CDT - E3 Best of Show awards
Awards for the best of show for E3 2012.Jun 9, 2012 3:14 PM CDT - Clevo stand featured oh-so-many products, some were quite heavy
Clevo's notebook stand at Computex was impressive.Jun 9, 2012 6:01 AM CDT - E3 wrap up: a slower year for gaming
The major events of E3 in a single, easy to read summary post.Jun 8, 2012 4:42 PM CDT - Kingston shows 64GB of RAM is needed, possibly more
Kingston demos 64GB of RAM and announces the shipping of new HyperX for Ivy Bridge.Jun 8, 2012 3:24 PM CDT - Entropic Communications demos MoCA, allows network connectivity over coaxEntropic demoed MoCA, a technology which allows network connectivity over coaxial cable.Jun 8, 2012 2:39 PM CDT
- NVIDIA GRID: "It's a game changer"
NVIDIA's GRID technology is a thing of beauty, truly is a "game changer"Jun 8, 2012 1:40 PM CDT - WeMade's E3 line-up shows off 6 games, impresses some
WeMade's lineup features 8 games, 6 playable. Games impress some.Jun 8, 2012 12:49 PM CDT - Intel powered Lenovo K800 smartphone shows NFC and performance aplenty
We got a chance to see what an Intel powered smartphone is capable of doing.Jun 8, 2012 8:18 AM CDT - World Exclusive: Biwin NuvoDrive NX SSD (NovaChips Bugatti controller) First Tests
First look at the performance of the NovaChips upcoming Bugatti controller.Jun 8, 2012 8:07 AM CDT - World Exclusive: SandForce SSD benchmarks with IMFT 20nm ONFi2 Flash
And now you get an exclusive look at IMFT 20nm flash performance.Jun 8, 2012 7:59 AM CDT - World Exclusive: SandForce SSD benchmarks with Toshiba 19nm Toggle Mode Flash
Your very first time to see an SSD running Toshiba 19nm flash.Jun 8, 2012 7:16 AM CDT - We feel a good aura off the new ECS G24 Aura AIO at Computex
ECS give us a quick rundown on the new G24 Aura All-in-One PC.Jun 8, 2012 6:21 AM CDT - Touch of gold comes to ECS GEFORCE GTX 680 Black video card
We get a sneak peek at the ECS GTX 680 Black Edition which we hope to see soon.Jun 8, 2012 6:18 AM CDT - Chinese motherboard maker Wibtek enters retail gaming market with Hacker Z75 mobo
Do they have a chance in such a dominated market? Time will only tell.Jun 7, 2012 10:47 AM CDT - Antec shows early version of the P280S, has curves as sexy as your hottest neighbor
Work in progress P280S looks the goods at Computex.Jun 7, 2012 10:36 AM CDT - Antec Reverse prototype case will sit any way you want it and supports HPTX
Antec says you should be able to put it in any position you want, so to speak.Jun 7, 2012 9:55 AM CDT - InWin continues creative trend with H-Frame open air concept case at Computex
A company that is not afraid to buck the trend and do something very unique.Jun 7, 2012 9:45 AM CDT - Intel very proud of Acer Iconia W700, shows what a Windows 8 tablet should be like
Just think a totally smooth and fluid tablet experience.Jun 7, 2012 9:23 AM CDT - Thermaltake's Computex gear is pimp, lots of awesome stuff on show
Thermaltake's Computex show floor is a beast, Level 10.Jun 7, 2012 5:22 AM CDT - We check out the NVIDIA stand at Computex, and survived to tell the tale
We take a browse through the NVIDIA stand at Computex, some very cool stuff on display.Jun 7, 2012 4:27 AM CDT - Antec unveils white-colored P280 case, as well as a sweet concept case
Antec's white P280 on show here at Computex.Jun 7, 2012 3:00 AM CDT - A tour of the GeIL stand, memory, gaming gear, and more
GeIL shows off a bunch of memory, storage, gaming products and more at Computex 2012.Jun 7, 2012 2:30 AM CDT - MSI's EyeFinity-capable GX60, GTX 670M-powered GT60 stand in front of the camera for us
MSI's notebooks get a look over in Computex, EyeFinity-capable GT60 included.Jun 7, 2012 1:51 AM CDT - E3 Day 2 in brief: Babes, games, and stay the course
E3 Day 2 in brief: booth babes, games, and stay the course.Jun 7, 2012 1:08 AM CDT - ViewSonic stand at Computex has 4K screen on display, touch-screens on display and more
ViewSonic's stand at Computex was showing off touch-screen displays, as well as a 4K monitor.Jun 7, 2012 12:28 AM CDT - A peek at the AverMedia booth
AverMedia's booth at Computex shows off their Game Capture HD device, Live Gamer PCI-e based device.Jun 6, 2012 11:18 PM CDT - Razer Taipan, an ambidextrous gaming mouse
Razer displays there new Taipan mouse at E3 2012.Jun 6, 2012 11:12 PM CDT - Best and worst of E3: Day 2
Awards for the best and worst of E3:Day 2 based solely on my opinion.Jun 6, 2012 10:39 PM CDT - ViviTouch: a new vibration technology that improves the feel of games and audio
ViviTouch demonstrates HD vibration which features directional vibrations.Jun 6, 2012 9:58 PM CDT - Nintendo WiiU hands on!
I go hands on with Nintendo's new WiiU.Jun 6, 2012 1:42 PM CDT - A tease from the SAPPHIRE room at Computex
SAPPHIRE have some ultra-cool stuff being shown off here in Taipei.Jun 6, 2012 9:58 AM CDT - Corsair shows off new stuff in Computex 2012
Our guest blogger Roshan hits up the Corsair room at the Grand Hyatt here in Taipei.Jun 6, 2012 7:47 AM CDT - Short interview with Nick Shih about his new ASRock Z77 OC Formula motherboard
Already broken a few world records in the first two days of Computex.Jun 6, 2012 7:23 AM CDT - Biwin NuvoDrive NX featuring NovaChips NVS3600A Bugatti controller on display
A new SSD ships up from Biwin using a fresh new controller.Jun 6, 2012 7:19 AM CDT - Patriot introduces new Viper series memory kit at Computex
Patriot expand its RAM line up with the new Viper series kit.Jun 6, 2012 6:59 AM CDT - G.Skill shows off 3000MHz DDR memory kits on two boards at Computex
Not being biased, G.Skill shows off 3000MHz DDR on boards from both GIGABYTE and ASUS.Jun 6, 2012 6:56 AM CDT - G.Skill shows off huge 96GB DDR3 RAM kit at Computex
Got RAM? G.Skill for sure does!Jun 6, 2012 6:52 AM CDT - BitFenix shows us its new Prodigy Mini-ITX case and Recon fan controller
Some cool new toys get introduced by David from BitFenix.Jun 6, 2012 6:49 AM CDT - ASUS Crosshair V Formula refresh sneaks under the radar
A refresh of the Crosshair V Formula from ASUS goes unnoticed by most.Jun 6, 2012 6:47 AM CDT - Rosewill unveil a bunch of gear, cases, keyboards and more
Rosewill pushes their wares at Computex, some very cool stuff is coming.Jun 6, 2012 6:37 AM CDT - KingSpec PCIe 2.0 8x SSD in hand, pictured, coming to TweakTown Enterprise Division
We take a look at KingSpec's PCIe 2.0 8x SSD.Jun 6, 2012 6:30 AM CDT - ASUS loses its mind and teases Computex crowd with Zeus concept X79 mobo
No sir, you don't get any PCI-E slots, but you get two GeForce GPUs onboard.Jun 6, 2012 6:24 AM CDT - HIS world's first with Radeon HD 7970 X2 video card at Computex
IceQ X2 dual GPU video card gets its massive showing in Taipei.Jun 6, 2012 5:01 AM CDT - BitFenix introduce Prodigy, mini-ITX with handles and good looks
BitFenix unveil Prodigy, good things do come in small packages.Jun 6, 2012 1:11 AM CDT - Blocksworld: build your own game without any programming knowledge
Blocksworld is a new LEGO-like app which allows users to create games without technical knowledge.Jun 6, 2012 12:05 AM CDT - Patriot Wildfire Pro SSD sees 28% over provisioning at consumer prices
28% over provisioning at consumer prices done by Patriot.Jun 5, 2012 11:34 PM CDT - Micron Client Side Media Blackout - What does it tell us?
What's up with Micron and Crucial?Jun 5, 2012 11:30 PM CDT - Corsair demos two new flagship SSDs using a Link-A-Media Controller at Computex
Corsair shows off new Neutron GTX SSDs in Taipei.Jun 5, 2012 11:26 PM CDT - Best and worst of E3: Day 1
Awards for the best and worst of E3:Day 1 based solely on my opinion.Jun 5, 2012 10:45 PM CDT - Crytek and Trion team up to make Warface, uses CryEngine3
Crytek and Trion team up to release a new free-to-play FPS using CryEngine3.Jun 5, 2012 7:01 PM CDT - Crysis 3 hands on, looks stunning, plays smoothCrysis 3 hands on preview, the game is stunning.Jun 5, 2012 6:16 PM CDT
- OCZ's PC Power & Cooling Silencer MK III 1200-watt PSU shows up at Computex
One of the few new products to get our TweakTown Computex Recommended Award so far.Jun 5, 2012 12:44 PM CDT - MSI's brand new MPower Z77 and X79 motherboards get caught on video at Computex
Goes with a black PCB with something that reminds me a lot of The Transformers.Jun 5, 2012 12:27 PM CDT - ASUS codenamed Tablet-600 hands-on from Computex, runs Windows RT for ARM CPUs
One of the first systems running Windows RT, which is Windows 8 for ARM.Jun 5, 2012 12:02 PM CDT - Intel reiterates the Ultrabook push, things are about to get incredibly exciting
Intel gets us excited for Ultrabooks, we rub our hands together with glee.Jun 5, 2012 5:59 AM CDT - ASUS shows off their MATRIX HD 7970 GPU
ASUS unveil their MATRIX HD 7970 video card.Jun 5, 2012 1:23 AM CDT - ASUS unveil ROG Tytan CG8890, features 3 pre-defined overclocking settings, all without a reboot
ASUS unveil the spectacular ROG Tytan CG8890 desktop.Jun 5, 2012 1:04 AM CDT - World exclusive first video of 3DMark for Windows 8, you got it right here
3DMark for Windows 8, it's here for you to see!Jun 4, 2012 8:07 PM CDT - Exclusive hands-on with Corsair's AX1200i digitally power controlled PSU
Corsair takes consumer power supplies to a whole new level.Jun 4, 2012 8:05 PM CDT - Corsair joins the 3000MHz DDR DRAM club with Dominator Platinum
Is this the world's most advanced memory?Jun 4, 2012 8:00 PM CDT - Wall Street Journal writer feels Windows 8 is "unmitigated disaster"
A Wall Street Journal writer believes that Windows 8 could prove to be a major disaster for Microsof.Jun 4, 2012 7:01 PM CDT - Exclusive hands-on with the ASRock Z77 OC Formula, designed by overclocker Nick Shih
Nick Shih just joined ASRock recently, but already has his OC board almost ready.Jun 4, 2012 2:57 PM CDT - ASRock has dual socket Thunderbolt Z77 motherboard also, GIGABYTE not the only one
ASRock joins the party of motherboard makers with dual Thunderbolt.Jun 4, 2012 2:32 PM CDT - MSI's NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 680 Lightning video card smiles for us on camera
GTX 680 gets the MSI Lightning treatment at Computex.Jun 4, 2012 2:14 PM CDT - Marvell unveils world's first 802.11ac Mobile MIMO Wi-Fi solution, includes Bluetooth and NFC
Marvell has unveiled the future of wireless technology with the 88W8897.Jun 4, 2012 7:01 AM CDT - Ford is driving toward a more interconnected future
Ford talk up the latest of their in-car tech, roll out the Evos concept car - the next-gen of cars.Jun 4, 2012 4:09 AM CDT - GIGABYTE launches Ultra Durable 5 at Computex, shows much lower temperatures on video
GIGABYTE compares its new boards to its competitors who use traditional power setups.Jun 4, 2012 2:10 AM CDT - GIGABYTE shows off new boards in Taipei 101 VIP Media Suite
GIGABYTE show us some of the new boards that are coming out in the coming weeks and months.Jun 4, 2012 1:51 AM CDT - GIGABYTE bring first Thunderbolt motherboard via GA-Z77X-UP5 TH
First motherboard to feature dual Thunderbolt ports.Jun 4, 2012 1:13 AM CDT - GIGABYTE shows off AMD based FM2 GA-F2A85X-UP4 mobo
We get our first taste of the upcoming FM2 socket from AMD.Jun 4, 2012 12:49 AM CDT - Acer unveils 27-inch all-in-one PC, Ultrabook, get ready to be impressed
Acer gives an inspirational talk on their upcoming products based on Microsoft's upcoming Windows 8 Jun 3, 2012 11:49 PM CDT - RumorTT: Sony to acquire cloud gaming firm Gaikai
RumorTT: Sony could acquire Gaikai, a high-profile cloud gaming firm.Jun 2, 2012 3:27 AM CDT - Intel to offer sneak peak of the next wave of Ultrabooks at Computex Taipei 2012
Intel to tease us with third-generation Core processor-based Ultrabooks at Computex.Jun 2, 2012 1:26 AM CDT - Valve confirms DOTA 2 will be free-to-play title, also announces DOTA Store
DOTA 2 is definitely a free-to-play title, says Valve.Jun 1, 2012 10:17 PM CDT - Facebook looks to cut down on spam by implementing '10 second rule'
Facebook introduces '10 second rule' to help cut down on spam.Jun 1, 2012 5:31 PM CDT - German ISP manages incredible new speed over cable
A German ISP manages 4.7Gbps over an existing cable network, brings dreams to computer users everywh.Jun 1, 2012 3:27 PM CDT - Google promises to unveil "next dimension of Google Maps" next week
Google maps invites press to see the "next dimension of Google Maps"Jun 1, 2012 12:33 PM CDT - ECS shows production socket FM2 motherboard
ECS shows off a production FM2 motherboard, quite feature packed and good looking.Jun 1, 2012 11:29 AM CDT - Judge Alsup rules Oracle Java API elements not copyrightable, claims against Google dismissed
Judge Alsup finds SSO not copyrightable, dismisses all claims against Google.Jun 1, 2012 10:29 AM CDT - Activision settles lawsuit with Call of Duty creators out of court
Activision settles its 2 year long battle with West and Zampella.Jun 1, 2012 8:50 AM CDT - Intel releases info on 14 new dual-core Ivy Bridge-based CPUs ahead of Computex
Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs get some new members, 14 dual-core chips to be exact.Jun 1, 2012 5:11 AM CDT - Apple's upcoming iOS 6 Maps sports 3D, is coming this summer
Apple's iOS 6 will support 3D mapping for its Maps app.Jun 1, 2012 5:11 AM CDT
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