News Archive: August 2012 Tap to refine news by category OUYA inks partnership deal with VEVO, has also passed $6 million in funding OUYA passes $6 million in funding, also partners up with VEVO. Aug 2, 2012 2:29 AM CDT Activision Blizzard have sold 10 million copies of Diablo III 10 million copies of Diablo III have been sold. Aug 2, 2012 11:32 PM CDT Ouya's journey on Kickstarter comes to an end, they finish with $8.5 million and over 63,000 backers Ouya's Kickstarter comes to a close, they built up $8.5 million in funding, and have over 63,000 bac. Aug 9, 2012 12:02 AM CDT Sleeping Dogs to get some very nice PC-exclusive features Sleeping Dogs will ship with perks for Team Fortress 2 players, as well as DX11 and more PC graphics. Aug 10, 2012 2:23 AM CDT EA, Microsoft working together to bring games to Windows Phone 8 EA are working with Microsoft, will see the gaming giant release games for Windows Phone 8. Aug 13, 2012 8:26 PM CDT EA announces free-to-play online Command & Conquer game EA announces a free-to-play Command and Conquer game coming in 2013 to PC. Aug 15, 2012 4:29 PM CDT Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gets invaded by zombies just before launch Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gets a case of the zombies before launch. Aug 17, 2012 3:29 AM CDT Unity3D graphics engine gets announcement for Windows Phone 8, and Windows 8 Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 to receive Unity3D-powered titles. Aug 23, 2012 5:25 AM CDT Guild Wars 2 launch sees login issues, sound familiar? Guild Wars 2 launch hit with login delays, sounds like a repeat of the Diablo III launch. Aug 28, 2012 6:31 PM CDT The first wave of Xbox LIVE games coming to Windows 8 has been announced Microsoft announces the first games that will be available to Windows 8 at launch. Aug 31, 2012 1:31 PM CDT Intel's Ultrabook quest is really just beginning, 40 touchscreen Win8-based Ultrabooks for 2013, SoC for PC coming in 2013, too 2013 is set to be Intel's year, Ultrabook push is going to be huge, SoC for PC is planned and much m. Aug 1, 2012 3:29 AM CDT Dropbox admits user accounts were hijacked, adds new security Dropbox user accounts compromised, leads to spam. Dropbox updates security measures. Aug 1, 2012 10:28 AM CDT Google Wallet now has its head in the cloud, now accepts all credit and debt cards Google Wallet opens up to credit and debit cards, stores the information in the cloud. Aug 1, 2012 9:27 PM CDT Google launches official Android blog, finally Google finally has an official blog for Android. Aug 2, 2012 12:33 AM CDT Facebook's App Center is now global Facebook flicks the switch on their App Center, is now available in every country Facebook is. Aug 2, 2012 3:26 AM CDT Android 4.0 ported to Raspberry Pi Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has been ported to Raspberry Pi. Aug 2, 2012 4:31 PM CDT Microsoft inks deal with Honeywell, covers their Android devices under their patent portfolio Microsoft adds Honeywell to their list of Android-based partners, and their patent portfolio. Aug 3, 2012 2:31 AM CDT Acer, Intel, Qualcomm and SingTel-Optus join Futuremark to develop 3DMark for Android Futuremark is working on an Android benchmark with several leading manufacturers. Aug 3, 2012 10:10 AM CDT Oculus Rift VR headsets arrives on Kickstarter, over $1 million in funding, backed by Epic Games, Valve and more Oculus Rift VR raises $1 million-plus on Kickstarter, get backed by game dev giants Epic Games, Valv. Aug 5, 2012 2:30 AM CDT Apple's top-secret market research surveys of iPhone, iPad users could be made public in Apple vs. Samsung trial Apple loses bid to keep top-secret market research material out of patent court case. Aug 5, 2012 11:09 PM CDT More fire for iPad mini rumors: Mr. Jobs 'very receptive' to 7" screen An internal e-mail released during Apple V Samsung shows that Jobs was receptive to 7" iPad. Aug 6, 2012 12:31 PM CDT Apple removing YouTube app from iOS 6, Google working on standalone version iOS 6 will lose the stock YouTube app; Google working on replacement through App Store. Aug 6, 2012 6:37 PM CDT Windows 8 won't be allowing you to boot to desktop, you'll have to say hello to the 'I'm not Metro' homescreen first Windows 8 won't boot directly to desktop, will prompt the 'Windows 8-style UI' first. Aug 7, 2012 12:31 AM CDT Android phones should be supported for a minimum of two years An argument for why Android phones should receive OS updates for a minimum of 2 years. Aug 7, 2012 11:23 AM CDT Google's self-driving cars pass learners test, have logged over 300,000 test miles without an accident Google's self-driving cars are a success, have logged 300k test miles without an accident. Aug 8, 2012 12:28 AM CDT New iPhone enclosure gets caught in Chinese newspaper, measures in at 7.6mm thick Chinese newspaper shows off next-gen iPhone enclosure, measured at 7.6mm thick. Aug 8, 2012 5:26 AM CDT DVDs, Blu-ray rentals still ahead of streaming despite convenience Physical rentals still account for the majority of movie rentals. Aug 8, 2012 4:38 PM CDT RumorTT: RIM could license BB10 OS to Samsung RumorTT: RIM and Samsung could soon ink a deal that would see the Galaxy device maker license the BB. Aug 9, 2012 12:26 AM CDT The Hobbit in 48 fps will be getting a limited release The Hobbit in 48 frames per second will only be receiving a limited release. Aug 9, 2012 4:41 AM CDT Samsung Galaxy S III makes an appearance in all black, not spotted at a funeral The Samsung Galaxy S III makes an appearance in black on the official Samsung Olympics page. Aug 9, 2012 1:32 PM CDT Facebook trying "Mail a Postcard" feature, mail postcards with your pictures on it to friends Facebook is trying a feature that will allow users to mail real postcards with pictures on them. Aug 9, 2012 5:37 PM CDT Chinese researchers achieve quantum teleportation, send data across a lake Quantum teleportation achievement [unlocked], Chinese researchers transport data across a lake. Aug 10, 2012 1:21 AM CDT XIGMATEK releases Secure III, USB 3 HDD docking station in black or white XIGMATEK announces the new Secure III USB HDD dock that uses USB 3 and SATA3 support. Aug 10, 2012 11:34 AM CDT "The best meteor shower of the year" is this weekend--don't miss it! Get out of the house this weekend and look skyward to see "the best meteor shower of the year" Aug 10, 2012 5:33 PM CDT Surface 2 is already in development, before the original has even been released Microsoft are already working on Surface's sequel: Surface 2. Aug 12, 2012 10:46 PM CDT Samsung unveils refreshed Series 7 Gamer notebooks, sports 3D display Samsung shows off Radeon HD 7870M-powered Series 7 Gamer notebook, includes 3D display. Aug 13, 2012 2:37 AM CDT SSD RAID 0 with TRIM, a match made in heaven Been waiting for SSD RAID 0 with TRIM? Well, the wait not be that far away. Aug 13, 2012 7:47 PM CDT Google introduces new text input tool for Google Docs, allows you to type Russian, Chinese and Hindi Google launches new text input tool, allows you to type in Russian, Chinese and Hindi in Google Docs. Aug 14, 2012 5:23 AM CDT Outlook.com garners 10m users since launch two weeks ago, SkyDrive gets a revamp Outlook.com sees 10 million users in first two weeks, SkyDrive gets revamped to be more modern. Aug 14, 2012 3:36 PM CDT Adobe, starting tomorrow, will disable new installs of Flash on Android-based devices Adobe will no longer allow new installs of Flash on Android-based devices as of tomorrow. Aug 14, 2012 9:40 PM CDT American teens prefer YouTube over iTunes, radio & CDs according to latest Nielsen survey Nielsen: American teens prefer YouTube over Apple's iTunes, radio or CDs. Aug 15, 2012 6:25 AM CDT Pinterest gets Android, iPad apps, finally Pinterest updates iPhone app, releases Android, iPad app. Aug 15, 2012 2:32 PM CDT Amazon's upcoming next-gen Kindle Fire clears the FCC Next-gen Amazon Kindle Fire passes the FCC, shouldn't be long now. Aug 15, 2012 11:41 PM CDT MPEG releases draft for a new video codec, H.265, would halve video bandwidth Motion Pictures Expert Group (MPEG) proposes new video codec, H.265. Aug 16, 2012 5:25 AM CDT New Zealand court rules FBI must release evidence against Kim Dotcom New Zealand court rules that the FBI must turn over its evidence to Kim Dotcom. Aug 16, 2012 6:29 PM CDT Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, is being cyber-attacked The world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has been hit by a malware attack. Aug 17, 2012 2:29 AM CDT ASRock unveils its first OC-oriented motherboard, the Z77 OC Formula ASRock unveils its first OC-oriented overclocking motherboard designed by Nick Shih, an OC champion. Aug 17, 2012 10:29 AM CDT The Oatmeal's campaign to raise $850,000 for a Tesla museum hits $500k in under 48 hours The Oatmeal is using its wide reach to help raise funds to build a Tesla museum. Aug 17, 2012 5:29 PM CDT OnLive is on life support, employees laid off, bankruptcy paperwork has been filed OnLive files for bankruptcy, gets rid of their employees, and is scooped up by a 'mystery buyer' Aug 19, 2012 6:28 AM CDT LeakedTT: New iPhone front panel pictures LeakedTT: Front panel pictures of the new iPhone leak. Aug 19, 2012 11:31 PM CDT Preview of Firefox for Windows 8 to launch next month, sports 'Modern UI', asks Metro to take a seat elsewhere Mozilla preparing a preview of Firefox for Windows 8, would be released next month, offers Modern UI. Aug 20, 2012 6:33 AM CDT 3D-printed shoes are the latest fashion, only cost $900 a pair 3D-printed shoes push the limits of fashion and technology, only cost $900. Aug 20, 2012 3:29 PM CDT IEEE wants Ethernet standard between 400Gbps and 1Tbps IEEE wants Ethernet to get an injection of speed, is pushing for new standard between 400Gbps and 1T. Aug 20, 2012 8:37 PM CDT DNA-based storage contains 700TB into 1 gram of DNA, could we soon see DNAS' on the market? 1 gram of DNA can host 700TB of storage, is your mind blown yet? Aug 21, 2012 3:28 AM CDT GIGABYTE shows off new P2542G gaming notebook and U2442 Ultrabook Looking to get an Ultrabook or Gaming Notebook? Your choice just got harder because GIGABYTE announc. Aug 21, 2012 11:08 AM CDT FMS 2012 - 30% of flash output reduction to have little impact on consumer SSDs TweakTown spoke with Toshiba and got the low down on how the 30% reduction would affect SSD pricing. Aug 21, 2012 1:30 PM CDT CyberpowerPC announces Pro Gamer FTW desktop PC series, powered by AMD or Intel CyberpowerPC announces a new line of desktop PCs that integrate gaming and live HD broadcasting. Aug 21, 2012 4:29 PM CDT RumorTT: Intel's Haswell package options for desktop and mobile Rumor: Haswell launch configurations including cores, graphics, and memory channels. Aug 21, 2012 6:07 PM CDT International version of Samsung's Galaxy S III to get Jelly Bean update next week The international Samsung Galaxy S III will receive its Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update next week. Aug 22, 2012 1:29 AM CDT Logitech's Washable Keyboard K310 can be hand-washed Logitech redefines the meaning of an ultra-durable keyboard with their Washable Keyboard K310. Aug 22, 2012 9:33 PM CDT LG reportedly begin the mass production of in-cell displays for Apple's new iPhone Mass production has begun for displays on the new iPhone, over at LG. Aug 23, 2012 2:34 AM CDT Flash Memory Summit 2012: Toshiba demos new HybridDrive, races it against an SSD FMS12: Toshiba races a 5,400RPM drive, a SSD, and a hybrid drive with shocking results. Aug 23, 2012 6:03 AM CDT US further cracks down on piracy, this time app piracy in crosshairs FBI takes down three app piracy websites, required foreign cooperation. Aug 23, 2012 6:33 PM CDT FMS 2012: Marvell Unveils New DragonFly NVRAM Solution FMS 2012 - Marvell shows off their DragonFly NVRAM-based solution for servers. Aug 24, 2012 1:45 AM CDT GIGABYTE breaks Core i7 3770K OC World Record at 7102MHz with upcoming Z77X-UP7 And we were there to record it all on video with GIGABYTE's OC man HiCookie. Aug 24, 2012 8:01 AM CDT New camouflage face paint that 'resists intense heat from bombs' Scientists invent a face paint which protects from heats up to 600*C for up to 15 seconds. Aug 24, 2012 3:30 PM CDT FMS 2012: IDT Displays Worlds First NVMe Capable PCIe SSD Fresh from the Flash Memory Summit, we take a look at the world's first NVMe-capable PCIe-based SSD. Aug 24, 2012 10:42 PM CDT Kingston First to Release TRIM Fixing FW for LSI SandForce Based SSDs Kingston release some firmware magic in the form of the trim-fixing firmware version 5.0.3. Aug 25, 2012 12:15 AM CDT Tim Cook sends memo to employees about lawsuit, says it 'is about values' Tim Cook releases a memo to employees saying legal battle with Samsung was about values. Aug 25, 2012 7:48 PM CDT RumorTT: Next-gen iPod touch looks to feature redesigned look RumorTT: Apple's next-generation iPod touch looks to sport redesigned look. Aug 26, 2012 2:30 AM CDT Samsung could face product delays after decisive Apple victory Samsung's smartphone and tablet launches could be delayed due to Apple's decisive win Friday. Aug 26, 2012 5:54 PM CDT Raspberry Pi gets MPEG-2, VC-1 decoding, as well as H.264 encoding and CEC Raspberry Pi get some new superpowers, MPEG-2 and VC-1 decoding, H.264 encoding. Aug 26, 2012 10:24 PM CDT LG's upcoming phone to sport some very nice tech from LG, such as a laminated 720p screen, and more LG's upcoming flagship smartphone isn't just fast, but it should look gorgeous, too. Aug 27, 2012 4:35 AM CDT Apple seeks 8 Samsung devices banned from store shelves in preliminary injunction request Apple identifies which devices it intends to pursue a sales ban of in latest court filing. Aug 27, 2012 3:32 PM CDT Sony's VAIO Duo 11, a Windows 8-based convertible tablet Sony shows off their VAIO Duo 11, a Windows 8-based convertible tablet. Aug 27, 2012 9:24 PM CDT LG officially unveil the Optimus G, features 1.5GHz quad-core CPU, 4.7-inch screen with in-cell touch LG Optimus G announced, 4.7-inch screen with in-cell technology, quad-core CPU. Aug 28, 2012 2:05 AM CDT FAA forms group to investigate use of PEDs on aircraft FCC forms group to study the use of portable electronic devices on aircraft, will advise on new rule. Aug 28, 2012 2:30 PM CDT AMD picks up John Gustafson as Chief Graphics Product Architect AMD hires John Gustafson as Chief Graphics Product Architect. Aug 28, 2012 5:34 PM CDT DriverTT: NVIDIA GeForce 306.02 WHQL adds GTX 660 Ti support, and more DriverTT: NVIDIA release new WHQL-certified drivers, GeForce 306.02 WHQL also adds GTX 660 Ti suppor. Aug 28, 2012 11:30 PM CDT Scientists working on cyborgs made from half living cells, half electronics Scientists closer to making cyborgs, cyborg tissue is half living cells, half electronics. Aug 29, 2012 1:28 AM CDT Logitech launches line of audio products, called Logitech UE Logitech releases new line of audio accessories called Logitech UE. Products range from speakers to Aug 29, 2012 3:28 PM CDT Samsung introduces Jelly Bean-powered Galaxy Camera Samsung unveil the Galaxy Camera, is powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Aug 30, 2012 12:31 AM CDT Acer Aspire S7, the first of Windows 8 Ultrabooks breaks cover Acer Aspire S7 breaks cover, is a gorgeous Windows 8 Ultrabook that features a touchscreen. Aug 30, 2012 10:28 AM CDT Publishers agree to $69 million settlement over eBook price fixing allegations Three publishers settle with the US government over price fixing allegations to the tune of $69m. Aug 30, 2012 3:30 PM CDT Samsung to 'immediately sue' Apple if the new iPhone is 4G-capable Samsung would 'immediately sue' Apple if the new iPhone sports 4G compatibility. Aug 30, 2012 10:21 PM CDT Court filing provides insight into Apple's and Samsung's legal fees Apple and Samsung release legal fee information in new court filing. Aug 31, 2012 5:32 PM CDT Activision announces release dates for last two content packs for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Activision releases the launch dates for the last two Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 DLC packs. Aug 2, 2012 12:31 PM CDT OMGTT: Evidence of Source 2, Half-Life 3 has been found in Source Filmmaker SDK OMGTT: Half-Life 3, Source 2 hinted at in Source Filmmaker SDK. Aug 6, 2012 9:17 PM CDT Microsoft says Xbox Live switch from MS Points to real money a "glitch" Microsoft blames a "glitch" for Avatar items showing up in real currency instead of MS Points. Aug 9, 2012 6:27 PM CDT Crysis 3, CryEngine 3 trailer gives us a preview of the eye-candy we can expect from Crysis 3, actual in-game footage used CryTek has released a technical demo of Crysis 3/ CryEngine 3 that uses actual in-game footage. Aug 10, 2012 3:36 PM CDT PlayStation 3 gets native YouTube app, helps you waste even more time YouTube releases a dedicated app for the PlayStation 3. Aug 14, 2012 10:24 AM CDT Planetary Annihilation gets Kickstarter funding, is 'Total Annihilation-inspired gameplay on a planetary scale' Planetary Annihilation is announced, wants to get Kickstarted badly. Aug 16, 2012 2:26 AM CDT Bethesda has released system requirements for Dishonored, is your PC up to snuff? Bethesda has released the specifications for the upcoming game Dishonored. Aug 17, 2012 4:34 PM CDT Kickstarter Friday: Planetary Annihilation, a new, next generation RTS Kickstarter Friday: Check out this Kickstarter that is aiming to make a massive RTS game. Aug 24, 2012 2:33 PM CDT Two special editions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be released later this year Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will receive two product- and feature-packed special editions. Aug 29, 2012 4:26 AM CDT Skyrim players on PS3 may never see Dawnguard due to technical issues Skyrim: Dawnguard may never make its way to PS3 players due to technical issues with it running on t. Aug 31, 2012 4:31 PM CDT Intel to release SSD 335, SSD 525 series in 2013 Intel to introduce mainstream SSD 335 series, performance SSD 525 series in 2013. Aug 1, 2012 4:29 AM CDT Windows 8 reaches RTM milestone Windows 8 hits RTM, they are done developing and have begun distributing to OEMs. Aug 1, 2012 12:11 PM CDT Minecraft's Notch joins in on the anti-Windows 8 campaign Minecraft's 'Notch' says Windows 8 is potentially "very very bad" for indie game developers. Aug 1, 2012 10:09 PM CDT Apple offers new build-to-order configuration options for Retina MacBook Pro New build-to-order configurations now available for Apple's Retina-powered MacBook Pro. Aug 2, 2012 1:29 AM CDT Google improves Play Store by clamping down on dodgy Android apps Google updates their developer program policy page, makes the Play Store more secure by clamping dow. Aug 2, 2012 4:32 AM CDT 8.7% of Facebook users aren't real people, hopefully not cyborgs 8.7% of Facebook users aren't actually real people, are duplicates, extra accounts or "misclassified. Aug 2, 2012 8:41 PM CDT iPad numbers are insane, currently taking on Samsung 7-to-1 in Q2 2012 shipments Apple's iPad is smashing Q2 2012 tablet shipments, outnumbers Samsung tablets 7-to-1. Aug 3, 2012 3:28 AM CDT Matrix One 7-inch Android ICS tablet for under $90, what a deal! Matrix One has released a slate that runs Ice Cream Sandwich and costs under $90. Aug 3, 2012 3:31 PM CDT Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 should start shipping this week Negri Electronics to begin shipping Samsung's pen-toting Galaxy Note 10.1 this week. Aug 5, 2012 9:29 PM CDT Russian billionaire wants to make immortality a reality by 2045 Russian billionaire wants real life Avatar, plans immortality by 2045. Aug 5, 2012 11:33 PM CDT Demonoid shut down as gift to United States government Demonoid tracker and torrent site has been shut down by the Ukrainian authorities as a gift. Aug 6, 2012 1:34 PM CDT Founder of Best Buy offers $8.5 billion to buy the company Richard Schulze, founder of Best Buy, wants to buy the company for $8.5 billion. Aug 6, 2012 8:15 PM CDT Microsoft unveils Windows 8 packaging Pictures of Windows 8's packaging have been revealed. Aug 7, 2012 1:24 AM CDT "Xbox Windows" branded games are invading Windows 8 Windows 8 will have new "Xbox Windows" branded games that offer in-game achievements Aug 7, 2012 2:33 PM CDT iOS 6 could add an extra row of icons, I hope you were sitting down for that one Apple's iOS 6 looks to include fifth row of icons compared to four. Aug 8, 2012 1:25 AM CDT Google serves 100B searches every month, talks about future of search Google serves 100 billion searches a month, crawls 20 billion web pages a day. Aug 8, 2012 2:33 PM CDT An Apple Store Genius saves woman from being kidnapped An alert "Genius" in an Apple Store saves woman from being kidnapped. Aug 8, 2012 9:28 PM CDT Amazon to jump into patent war, arms themselves with IP leader Amazon looking to jump into the patent war, have hired IP "leader" to help them. Aug 9, 2012 1:34 AM CDT Dell releases UltraSharp U2713HM, an AH-IPS display with a resolution of 2560x1440 at $799 Dell's latest monitor is a beauty, UltraSharp U2713HM sports an AH-IPS display. Aug 9, 2012 5:37 AM CDT Google gets fined $22.5m by FTC over Safari tracking Google gets fined $22.5 million by the Federal Trade Commission over the Safari tracking incident Aug 9, 2012 2:33 PM CDT Blizzard gets hacked, emails, answers to security questions and more gets taken Blizzard's network gets hacked, emails, and more info is stolen. Aug 9, 2012 8:32 PM CDT Samsung unveils Exynos 5 Dual, the world's first Cortex A15 SoC Samsung unveils Exynos 5 Dual (5250) SoC, dual-core 1.7GHz chip. Aug 10, 2012 1:29 AM CDT Gigabyte launches USB blocker software for 7 series motherboards, disables certain types of devices from connecting Gigabyte releases USB Blocker software, prevents certain types of USB devices from connecting. Aug 10, 2012 12:31 PM CDT GPU-Z updated to 0.6.4, now includes support for GTX660Ti, GTX660, and others TechPowerUp has released their latest version of the GPU identification software GPU-Z. Aug 10, 2012 6:34 PM CDT Demonoid operators arrested in Mexico, Anonymous plans revenge attack Demonoid operators get arrested in Mexico, Anonymous are planning their next move in retaliation. Aug 12, 2012 11:25 PM CDT T-Mobile-branded Samsung slider is now known as the Galaxy S Blaze Q, is slated for August 15 release Samsung's Galaxy S Blaze Q comes out on August 15. Aug 13, 2012 5:25 AM CDT Bizzaro world: Apple licensing iOS design patents to... Microsoft Apple are licensing iOS design patents to Microsoft. Aug 14, 2012 12:21 AM CDT AMD announces updated HD 7950 featuring higher clocks and Boost AMD updates the 7950 to have faster base clock and a turbo boost clock, similar to 7970 update. Aug 14, 2012 10:51 AM CDT NVIDIA calls out Intel HD4000 graphics in recent Analyst's day slide NVIDIA calls out Intel graphics, claims HD4000 can't play 40% of top 2011 games, Intel disagrees. Aug 14, 2012 4:40 PM CDT RetinaMacApps.com launches, tells you which apps work on the Retina MacBook Pro Retina-powered MacBook Pro gets new website, RetinaMacApps.com, tells you which Mac apps are Retina- Aug 14, 2012 11:26 PM CDT Sapphire 6GB 7970 Toxic cards are not cancelled Sapphire 6GB 7970 Toxic GPU is not cancelled, just a rumor, production is running smoothly. Aug 15, 2012 12:31 PM CDT Razer announces DeathStalker Ultimate keyboard, claims to be world's smartest keyboard Razer releases a new keyboard called the DeathStalker Ultimate, claims to be world's smartest keyboa. Aug 15, 2012 3:31 PM CDT Samsung plays hard ball in court, says it doesn't matter if we ripped off Apple's tech, Apple stole it in the first place Samsung begins to play hard ball in court, says Apple stole the tech from other companies before Sam. Aug 16, 2012 12:31 AM CDT Fujitsu releases military-grade Android 4.0 tablet, only costs $549 Fujitsu releases a 10.1-inch military-grade tablet for only $549. Aug 16, 2012 11:31 AM CDT Disney confirms The Avengers 2 hits theaters May 1, 2015 Disney is working on a sequel to The Avengers, will debut in American theaters on May 1, 2015. Aug 16, 2012 7:32 PM CDT Apple has filed their plans for a 500,000 square-foot Oregon datacenter Apple files plans for Oregon-based datacenter, could be 500,000 square-foot. Aug 17, 2012 4:32 AM CDT RumorTT: Windows RT tablets to cost $300-400 at launch, according to Lenovo's David Schmoock Lenovo's David Schmoock says Windows RT tablets could be priced around $300-400 at launch. Aug 17, 2012 11:34 AM CDT ASUS rolling out Jelly Bean update to Transformer Pad TF300 Jelly Bean making its way to ASUS' Transformer Pad TF300, is going over-the-air as we speak. Aug 18, 2012 6:11 PM CDT New emulator lets you play Nintendo 64 games from your web browser JavaScript-based Nintendo 64 emulator lets you play games from within your web browser. Aug 19, 2012 9:28 PM CDT Facebook's backup named 'Sub-Zero', and would include low-power deep-storage hardware Facebook to go 'Sub-Zero' with their latest backup plans, will use a 62,000 square-foot building in Aug 20, 2012 12:27 AM CDT ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard - Full Video Introduction by Nick Shih Famous Taiwanese overclocker Nick Shih tells us why you should buy his new mobo. Aug 20, 2012 10:33 AM CDT Judge says Google did not comply with Court's disclosure order in Oracle case Judge presiding over Oracle v Google has said Google failed to comply with mandate, have until 8/24 Aug 20, 2012 4:30 PM CDT iFixit teardown the Galaxy Note 10.1, find its actually quite repairable iFixit rip apart Samsung's pen-toting Galaxy Note 10.1, find that the 10.1-inch tablet is quite serv. Aug 20, 2012 9:33 PM CDT PayPal could soon make its way to your local McDonald's You could soon be paying for your Big Mac with PayPal, McDonalds could be the latest to sign mobile Aug 21, 2012 5:29 AM CDT Toshiba increases enterprise SSD offerings with three new lines Toshiba announces three new lines of enterprise drives ranging in capacity from 100GB to 1.6TB. Aug 21, 2012 11:32 AM CDT Skype updates iPhone and iPad app with performance increases and Photo Sharing feature Skype updates its iPhone and iPad app with performance improvements and a new Photo Sharing feature. Aug 21, 2012 2:34 PM CDT Researchers want to turn your WiFi into an emergency network for emergency crews Researchers suggest using WiFi routers as a back-up network for emergency situations. Aug 21, 2012 5:01 PM CDT Is the end of HTC near? Troubled phone maker has Taiwan Central Bank propose a bailout HTC look to be in some serious trouble, Taiwan Central Bank have reportedly even proposed a bailout. Aug 21, 2012 9:56 PM CDT Spotify to launch in Canada shortly, possibly looking at Asia and South America next Music streaming service, Spotify, to soon launch in Canada, could also see the service launch in Asi. Aug 22, 2012 8:05 PM CDT The Beauty Inside, a joint-venture social film from Intel and Toshiba Intel & Toshiba's social film project gets its first episode of The Beauty Inside. Aug 22, 2012 10:33 PM CDT Apple start seeding OS X 10.8.2 builds to developers Apple seeds out OS X 10.8.2 to developers for testing. Aug 23, 2012 3:23 AM CDT Microsoft updates logo as Windows 8 launch nears Microsoft updates its logo for the first time in 25 years, now looks like a multi-colored window. Aug 23, 2012 2:33 PM CDT FMS 2012: HGST Unveils Worlds First 12Gb/s SAS Enterprise SSD FMS 2012 - HGST show off the world's first 12Gb/s SAS Enterprise-based SSD. Aug 23, 2012 11:14 PM CDT FMS 2012: SMART Storage Demonstrates The Optimus SSD With 1.6TB FMS 2012 - SMART Storage's Optimus SSD sports dual SAS connection, pushes 1GB/sec sequential read. Aug 24, 2012 2:15 AM CDT PowerCooler unveils Devil 13 HD7990, only dual Tahiti in world PowerCooler releases the first and only 7990, features two AMD Tahiti cores. Aug 24, 2012 11:31 AM CDT Facebook forcing employees to use Android app so they will be interested in fixing it Facebook forcing employees to give up iPhones in favor of Android so they are stuck with Facebook fo. Aug 24, 2012 4:31 PM CDT Today is a dark day for the technology world, Apple wins in their patent case against Samsung Samsung loses in their case against Apple, will see the Galaxy device maker pay over $1 billion in d. Aug 24, 2012 11:01 PM CDT Samsung shows off their Windows 8 hybrid device Samsung teases their new Windows 8-based hybrid device. Aug 25, 2012 2:30 AM CDT LeakedTT: HTC Proto get snapped on camera, specs also leaked LeakedTT: Specs and shots of HTC's upcoming Proto smartphone. Aug 26, 2012 12:35 AM CDT FCC contemplating taxing Internet service to raise money for the Connect America Fund The FCC is contemplating tax Internet service to subsidize bringing Internet to rural Americans. Aug 26, 2012 1:22 PM CDT Stanford biologist and computer scientist discover ants use TCP-like communication Ants said to use TCP-like communication system says Stanford biologist and computer scientist. Aug 26, 2012 8:25 PM CDT Windows 8 will send Microsoft information each time you install new software Each time you install software on Windows 8, it will send Microsoft information. Aug 27, 2012 1:28 AM CDT Scientists create flat lens without distortions Researchers create a lens without the distortions currently present, flat, made from silicon and gol. Aug 27, 2012 10:29 AM CDT Go Dark For IE, a new movement to encourage adopting up-to-date browsers GoDarkForIE.org is encouraging websites to go dark to IE8 and below on Oct 26 to encourage upgrading. Aug 27, 2012 4:34 PM CDT Oculus Rift receives a new game to play VR on, Hawken Hawken enters the list of games compatible with Oculus Rift, get ready to ride your Mech in VR come Aug 27, 2012 11:33 PM CDT Samsung Galaxy S III now available in brown, red, black, grey Samsung offers four new colors for the Samsung Galaxy S III after teasing one at the olympics. Aug 28, 2012 10:30 AM CDT Firefox adds silent updates in latest release, Firefox 15 Firefox 15 brings with it silent updates, no longer forcing you to watch the progress. Aug 28, 2012 3:34 PM CDT Samsung unveils new Windows 8 all-in-one PCs Samsung introduces Series 5 and Series 7 Windows 8-powered, all-in-one PCs. Aug 28, 2012 8:33 PM CDT Samsung could escape US sales ban by removing TouchWiz and replacing it with stock Android ROM Samsung could easily navigate US sale ban by removing TouchWiz UI, replacing it with stock Android l. Aug 29, 2012 12:29 AM CDT Flipboard's user base expands rapidly, now sees 20 million flippers in the wild Flipboard now features more than 20 million users, I'm one of them, but are you? Aug 29, 2012 5:28 AM CDT New Java security exploit means that you should probably disable Java Security hole in Java 1.7 allows hackers to break into computers and install malware--disable Java! Aug 29, 2012 5:27 PM CDT IBM announces next-gen mainframes, 'zEnterprise' sport 5.5GHz processors IBM's $1 billion investment into zEnterprise has provided 5.5Ghz processors. Aug 30, 2012 2:29 AM CDT Samsung introduces slate PC with detachable keyboard, Windows 8 Samsung releases new Windows 8 slates and laptops, Series 7 slate looks amazing, even if expensive. Aug 30, 2012 12:29 PM CDT FBI arrests another LulzSec hacker involved with Sony Films hacking Another LulzSec member has been arrested for hacking. He faces up to 15 years in prison, if convicte. Aug 30, 2012 6:33 PM CDT Google Now gets updated, now offers movie showtimes, sports and more Android search app, Google Now, gets updated, now includes the ability of looking for movie showtime. Aug 31, 2012 12:30 AM CDT Valve ports Left 4 Dead 2 to Linux, outperforms Windows version Valve ports Left 4 Dead 2 to Linux and finds that it performs better than the Windows version. Aug 2, 2012 1:30 PM CDT Day Z passes one million players, soon to offer standalone version Day Z reaches one million players, standalone game has just been announced. Aug 8, 2012 4:28 AM CDT Next-gen Xbox looks to support Skype, according to a Microsoft job ad Microsoft's next-gen Xbox console will support Skype for video calls, and more. Aug 9, 2012 9:17 PM CDT Xbox 720 'Durango' development kit sold on Ebay for $20,100 An Xbox 720 'Durango' development kit shows up on Ebay, sells for $20,100. Aug 13, 2012 1:31 PM CDT Dead Space 3 released February 5, 2013 in the US, European release follows on February 8 Mark your calendars, Dead Space 3 comes out in February 2013. Aug 15, 2012 4:34 AM CDT Crytek CEO: Crysis 3 will 'melt down PCs' Crysis 3 will 'melt down PCs' according to Ceytek CEO Cevat Yerli. Aug 17, 2012 1:18 AM CDT Blizzard to add another 100 character levels to Diablo III, get your mouse ready Blizzard set to unleash Paragon system, another 100 character levels on top of the current 60-level Aug 20, 2012 11:26 PM CDT Sony to open up PlayStation platform Sony looking to open up PlayStation games and connectivity, no longer a closed platform. Aug 27, 2012 1:30 PM CDT Unreal Engine 3 ported to Windows RT ARM-powered tablet Epic and NVIDIA port Unreal Engine 3 to Windows RT Tegra 3 powered device. Aug 29, 2012 6:20 PM CDT Digg's "Rethought" redesign goes live, all hail the new Digg Digg makes its way back, with a new redesign dubbed "Rethought" Aug 1, 2012 1:29 AM CDT Facebook shares reach a new low, how much worse can it get? Facebook shares reach a new low, shares in the social network are now trading 43% lower than the IPO. Aug 1, 2012 5:26 AM CDT Jim Keller rejoins AMD as Corporate Vice President and Chief Architect for CPU Cores, lured away from Apple AMD lures Jim Keller back from Apple to be Chief Architect for CPU Cores. Aug 1, 2012 2:33 PM CDT Facebook release their 2011 energy usage report detailing your carbon footprint Facebook release energy report for 2011, details your carbon footprint at around 269 grams. Aug 1, 2012 10:48 PM CDT EA's first quarter financial results show that PC is still making some serious bank EA's financial results show that PC gaming is still big business, EA made more off PC games than PS3. Aug 2, 2012 1:51 AM CDT NVELO show off their SSD caching software, with some impressive results NVELO Dataplex caching software is very, very impressive. Aug 2, 2012 5:33 AM CDT Microsoft dumps "Metro" name, now calls it "Windows 8-style UI", escapes trademark dispute Microsoft forced to abandon "Metro" name, adopts "Windows 8-style UI" name, escaping rumors of a tra. Aug 2, 2012 9:09 PM CDT Software glitch causes financial services firm Knight Capital $440 million in just 45 minutes $440 million lost in just 45 minutes, financial services firm Knight Capital are not happy. Aug 3, 2012 4:28 AM CDT Logitech to bring Skype video calling to the living room Logitech and Skype jointly announce a new camera which enables Skype calling though TV. Aug 3, 2012 6:27 PM CDT Samsung begins mass production on new mobile flash memory, up to 4x faster than previous chips Samsung begins mass production of new mobile flash memory, could provide up to 400% faster speeds. Aug 5, 2012 10:33 PM CDT Google's PageSpeed Service gets updated, websites now load even quicker Google updated PageSpeed Service, browser now loads content even quicker. Aug 6, 2012 1:26 AM CDT Microsoft tightening Windows 8 activation policy to curb piracy Microsoft is changing the way OEMs have to activate PCs in order to curb piracy. Aug 6, 2012 6:06 PM CDT Samsung's Galaxy Note II might only have Ice Cream Sandwich on release, not Jelly Bean Samsung's upcoming 5.5-inch Galaxy Note II might not ship with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Aug 6, 2012 10:23 PM CDT Apple scoff down mobile industry revenue Apple are completely dominating mobile industry revenue, enjoying a hefty 77% of the industry's oper. Aug 7, 2012 4:29 AM CDT Apple slap 24-hour suspension on phone-based resets of Apple ID passwords in a bid to stem more hacks In a response to recent hacks, Apple are slapping 24-hour suspensions on phone-based resets of Apple. Aug 7, 2012 9:31 PM CDT Samsung accused of copying Apple yet again, but this time its for child labor abuse at a Chinese factory Samsung accused of labor infractions such as employing workers as young as 14 years old. Aug 8, 2012 2:29 AM CDT Steam expanding beyond gaming, adding non-gaming software September 5 Steam to expand its offering beyond games, will include productivity and creativity software. Aug 8, 2012 3:32 PM CDT Nexus 7 gets cranked up to 1.64GHz, smashes benchmarks ASUS' and Google's Nexus 7 gets overclocked to 1.64GHz, is now the king of benchmarks. Aug 8, 2012 10:18 PM CDT NYPD teams up with Microsoft for new advanced city-wide surveillance system NYPD and Microsoft launch new surveillance system for New York City, is a crime-fighting system. Aug 9, 2012 2:24 AM CDT Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Student Edition to show up on Best Buy shelves for $249, comes with keyboard, USB adapter Best Buy to be getting a Student Edition of the Galaxy Tablet 2 7.0. Aug 9, 2012 10:31 AM CDT Google needs help selecting images to be in its Google Drive stock images library Google needs your input on which images to use in its stock picture library. Aug 9, 2012 3:33 PM CDT RumorTT: AMD buyout rumors inflate AMD's share prices RumorTT: Rumors of AMD getting acquired send their share prices up. Aug 10, 2012 12:29 AM CDT Das Keyboard introduces new Professional Model S with media keys Das Keyboard releases an updated Professional Model S with media keys. Aug 10, 2012 10:44 AM CDT Google's search results now take into account the number of valid copyright removal notices received Google will start to consider the number of valid removal notices received for a website in its page. Aug 10, 2012 4:32 PM CDT uTorrent will soon include ads for your viewing pleasure Ads will soon be making their way to uTorrent. Aug 12, 2012 10:15 PM CDT Kim Dotcom promises that Megabox will launch this year MegaUpload founder, Kim Dotcom, promises that his new music service program, Megabox, will launch la. Aug 13, 2012 12:26 AM CDT Sprint announces Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE availability date and price Sprint announces pricing and availability of the upcoming Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE handset. Aug 13, 2012 6:33 PM CDT WikiLeaks unveils TrapWire, a very scary surveillance system, gets taken down by DDoS attack, coincidence? WikiLeaks unveil TrapWire, a privately-owned surveillance technology, gets taken by DDoS attack. Aug 14, 2012 3:31 AM CDT RumorTT: Microsoft Surface with Windows RT could be priced at $199 Rumor: Microsoft Surface with Windows RT to launch at $199 on October 26. Aug 14, 2012 2:33 PM CDT RumorTT: Hard drive makers working on slimming 2.5" drives to 5mm thick Rumor: Hard drive manufacturers working on slimmer 5mm thick hybrid 2.5-inch notebook drives. Aug 14, 2012 5:31 PM CDT Thieves steal over $60,000 worth of goods from Steve Jobs' house Thieves break into the late Steve Jobs' home, steal over $60,000 worth of goods. Aug 15, 2012 2:18 AM CDT Corsair acquires parts of Raptor Gaming Corsair acquires assets from Raptor Gaming. Aug 15, 2012 1:02 PM CDT ScaryTT: Sixth Circuit court rules law enforcement can warrantlessly track suspects via cellphone Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rules that law enforcement can track cell phones without a warrant. Aug 15, 2012 6:32 PM CDT DriverTT: AMD Catalyst 12.8's are now available DriverTT: AMD releases Catalyst 12.8 drivers, includes Windows 8 support. Aug 16, 2012 1:21 AM CDT Android malware level has tripled in Q2 2012 Kaspersky Labs found that Android malware tripled in Q2 2012. Aug 16, 2012 3:31 PM CDT RumorTT: Apple's set-top box could include cloud DVR, iPad-like interface, social features, and more RumorTT: Apple's vision of a set-top box gets some talk, could include cloud DVR, iPad-like interfac. Aug 16, 2012 11:26 PM CDT iOS and Android are hurting Sony and Nintendo's portable gaming business Apple and Google are hurting Sony and Nintendo where it hurts, in the mobile gaming business. Aug 17, 2012 5:26 AM CDT 120x faster charging for Lithium Ion batteries thanks to new research Researchers have created a Lithium Ion battery that charges 30-120 times faster than a standard cell. Aug 17, 2012 2:33 PM CDT RumorTT: EA is up for sale, got a spare couple of billion dollars? RumorTT: Electronic Arts is looking for a buyer, could we see a sell off of EA in the near future? Aug 19, 2012 4:51 AM CDT Google runs Pwnium 2, if you can hack Chrome, there are $2 million in rewards up for grabs Think you can hack Google's Chrome browser? Well, the company has announced Pwnium 2, with $2 millio. Aug 19, 2012 10:29 PM CDT Motorola wants fisticuffs with Apple, files patent lawsuit to see the block of Apple-made products sold in the US Motorola file patent lawsuit against Apple, want to see the block of US imports of their products. Aug 20, 2012 5:27 AM CDT AMD drops prices on high-end cards again AMD cuts prices on the 78XX and 7950 graphics cards so that they better compete with NVIDIA's offeri. Aug 20, 2012 1:44 PM CDT Apple responds to iOS SMS flaw, suggests using iMessage instead Apple suggests using iMessage to avoid SMS vulnerability. Aug 20, 2012 5:40 PM CDT Microsoft opens the doors to Windows 8 upgrade for Windows 7 PCs, just $14.99 and available until Feb 28, 2013 Bought a Windows 7 PC recently? You can register for a Windows 8 Pro upgrade for just $14.99. Aug 21, 2012 12:26 AM CDT Billionaire, early Facebook investor and board member, Peter Thiel, dumps a bunch of his Facebook shares Peter Thiel, early Facebook investor and board member, sells most of his shares in the social networ. Aug 21, 2012 6:29 AM CDT Octane: a new JavaScript browser benchmark by Google Google releases Octane, an updated JavaScript benchmark that uses real world apps. Aug 21, 2012 12:34 PM CDT Nokia holds 59% of global Windows Phone market, 32% in US Nokia holds 59% of the global Windows Phone market, only 32% in the United States. Aug 21, 2012 3:30 PM CDT Instacube: a digital photo-frame for your Instagram pictures Instacube: a new version of the digital photo frame that shows pictures straight from Instagram. Aug 21, 2012 5:28 PM CDT Flash Memory Summit 2012: Virident FlashMax II Pictured - 2.2TB in a half height form-factor We take a closer look at Virident's FlashMax II, sports 2.2TB in half height form factor. Aug 21, 2012 10:32 PM CDT Google unveils new JavaScript browser benchmark, 'Octane' Google unveil Octane, a JavaScript benchmark suite. Aug 22, 2012 8:30 PM CDT Kim Dotcom's US extradition halted, US now has to produce all evidence to the court The extradition of Kim Dotcom has been halted, with US authorities now having to provide all evidenc. Aug 23, 2012 1:31 AM CDT Flash Memory Summit 2012: Western Digital is hiring SSD engineers FMS12: Western Digital is hiring SSD engineers so that they can make their own mistakes. Aug 23, 2012 5:28 AM CDT Facebook intros faster iOS Facebook app Facebook updates its app for iOS, rebuilt from ground up and is twice as fast as previous version. Aug 23, 2012 4:28 PM CDT Samsung opens their first retail 'experience' store in Sydney, Australia Sydney, Australia now houses the country's first retail 'experience' store. Aug 23, 2012 11:31 PM CDT South Korean court rules that Samsung didn't violate the iPhone design Seoul court: Samsung didn't violate the iPhone design. Aug 24, 2012 3:28 AM CDT XtremeSystems and TweakTown set PCMark Vantage World Record at FMS 2012 TweakTown and XtremeSystems set the PCMark Vantage World Record with help from Corsair and Areca. Aug 24, 2012 2:04 PM CDT Poor PC sales has caused a surplus of DRAM at suppliers, could drop DRAM prices 10-15% Slipping PC sales have resulted in a DRAM surplus, could result in 10-15% lower prices by October. Aug 24, 2012 6:02 PM CDT FMS 2012: Micron P320h PCIe SSD Micron shows off their P320h PCIe SSD at Flash Memory Summit 2012. Aug 24, 2012 11:50 PM CDT Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man on moon, dies at age 82 Astronaut Neil Armstrong has passed away at age 82 from complications arising from cardiac surgery. Aug 25, 2012 5:51 PM CDT FMS 2012 - LSI and SandForce featured everywhere, a summary LSI and SandForce really owned the show at FMS 2012. Aug 26, 2012 1:18 AM CDT Israeli park makes donkeys into Wi-Fi hotspots An Israeli park that transports users back to the Old Testament times has outfitted donkeys with WiF. Aug 26, 2012 4:14 PM CDT 13.3-inch Retina MacBook Pro displays are now in production Retina displays for upcoming 13.3-inch MacBook Pros are reportedly in production. Aug 26, 2012 9:31 PM CDT Saudi Aramco ended up having 30,000 workstations hacked Saudi Aramco had 30,000 workstations hacked in cyber-attack. Aug 27, 2012 3:30 AM CDT LeakedTT: AMD 'Vishera' FX-Series CPU specifications confirmed Leaked: AMD's Vishera launch plans confirmed, one 8-, 6-, 4-core CPU model at launch. Aug 27, 2012 11:28 AM CDT Telstra to increase 4G coverage across Australia Telstra to increase the exposure of 4G to Australia, plans massive overhaul of its network over the Aug 27, 2012 7:57 PM CDT NASA to launch Android-based tiny satellites into space NASA to use Android devices in tiny satellites, one small step for man, one giant leap for Android? Aug 28, 2012 1:29 AM CDT NVIDIA roadmap: Maxwell only in 2014, no 780 before March 2013 likely NVIDIA to release Kepler refresh in 2013, Maxwell not to see light of day until 2014. Aug 28, 2012 1:30 PM CDT Microsoft releases SkyDrive app for Android Microsoft releases SkyDrive app for Android just a few weeks after promising one. Aug 28, 2012 4:29 PM CDT Samsung's S Launcher feels like an old friend in Windows 8, brings back the Start Menu The Start Menu makes a come back thanks to Samsung's S Launcher software. Aug 28, 2012 9:36 PM CDT Google files lawsuit that would see multiple Apple products banned from sale Aaand the patent war continues, Google file lawsuit against Apple, would see the ban of multiple App. Aug 29, 2012 12:40 AM CDT Official Note II specifications leaked ahead of proper announcement Leaked: Samsung Galaxy Note II specifications leaked just a few hours before official announcement. Aug 29, 2012 1:26 PM CDT President Obama does an AMA on Reddit, just secured a bunch of voters in the process President Obama wins serious cool points, completes AMA on Reddit. Aug 29, 2012 8:36 PM CDT Western Digital unveil the Thunderbolt-powered My Book VelociRaptor Duo WD unveil Thunderbolt-powered My Book VelociRaptor Duo, capable of 800MB/sec read speeds! Aug 30, 2012 7:00 AM CDT Corsair announces availability of AX1200i Digital ATX power supply Corsair's AX1200i digital power supply is now available worldwide, MRSP in US only $349. Aug 30, 2012 1:29 PM CDT Dell shows a very unique looking Windows 8 convertible notebook, brings back the Duo brand at the same time Dell show off Windows 8-based convertible notebook. Aug 30, 2012 9:33 PM CDT ASUS unveil their 15-inch Ultrabook, Zenbook U500VZ ASUS' 15-inch Ultrabook gets announced, Zenbook U500VZ even sports a numeric keypad. Aug 31, 2012 4:17 AM CDT News Archive Join Our Newsletter
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