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- Ouya consoles will ship to Kickstarter backers starting March 28
Ouya will begin shipping consoles to Kickstarter backers on March 28.Feb 28, 2013 6:04 PM CST - avast! antivirus releases version 8
avast! antivirus releases the latest version of their award-winning antivirus software.Feb 28, 2013 5:31 PM CST - Futuremark updates 3DMark 11 to v1.0.4, makes it completely compatible with Windows 8
Futuremark updates 3DMark 11 benchmark to be fully compatible with Windows 8.Feb 28, 2013 3:18 PM CST - Sony shows off portable and social elements to PlayStation 4 console
New images detail social and portable features of PlayStation 4.Feb 28, 2013 12:45 PM CST - Apple's iTunes U passes the one billion content downloads milestone, says 60 percent from outside the US
iTunes U hits one billion content downloads, sees 60 percent coming from outside the US.Feb 28, 2013 11:31 AM CST - TuneIn Radio unveils new "Trending" feature, shows what's popular across 70k live radio stations
TuneIn adds new "Trending" feature and Google+ integration Feb 28, 2013 11:01 AM CST - Samsung teases Galaxy S IV event in Times Square, says you're invited
Samsung releases official teaser for March 14th Galaxy S IV event in NYC.Feb 28, 2013 7:35 AM CST - EA to build micro-transactions into all games, on all platforms
Micro-transactions to become the norm in all games from EA, no matter the platform.Feb 28, 2013 3:31 AM CST - i-mate to release Windows 8 Pro smartphone with Intel Clover Trail processor inside
We'll soon see a near PC-capable smartphone from i-mate, powered by Windows 8 Pro.Feb 28, 2013 2:31 AM CST - Game of Thrones director talks piracy, isn't phased by it at all
Piracy isn't a concern for Game of Thrones director.Feb 28, 2013 12:35 AM CST - Researchers announce the development of flexible, stretchable lithium-ion batteries
Flexible, stretchable lithium-ion batteries are currently under development.Feb 27, 2013 11:36 PM CST - Pandora limits mobile listeners to just 40 hours of free music listening per month
Free users of Pandora on mobile are now limited to 40 hours of music per month.Feb 27, 2013 9:34 PM CST - Galaxy S IV benchmarks leaked, dominates the competition
Samsung Galaxy S IV benchmarks leaked, is an undisputed champion.Feb 27, 2013 7:35 PM CST - Auction for Google Glass on Ebay pulled after price shoots past $15k
An auction for a pair of Google Glass appears on Ebay, is pulled after the price reaches $15k+Feb 27, 2013 4:29 PM CST - ExclusiveTT: Haswell coming at Computex on Z87 chipset, next-gen performance platform to be X99
Exclusive: Intel's next-gen performance platform to be called X99, released by end of year.Feb 27, 2013 3:41 PM CST - Tweetbot battles pirated through public shaming
Tweetbot engages in battle with pirates by injecting embarrassing tweet to user accounts.Feb 27, 2013 2:01 PM CST - AMD unveils new hair processing technique: TressFX
AMD shows off new TressFX hair processing technique, major improvement in texture quality.Feb 27, 2013 11:32 AM CST - New iOS app analyzes your urine
iOS app check your health by analyzing your urine by taking pictures of a test strip.Feb 27, 2013 9:20 AM CST - Chrome 26 beta gets released, includes improved spell checking and more
Chrome 26 beta includes improved spell checking abilities, developer tweaks.Feb 27, 2013 6:38 AM CST - Yahoo CEO bans working from home for Yahoo, builds a nursery in her office
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer bans employees from working from home.Feb 27, 2013 5:33 AM CST - PlayStation 4 games might start off at $70, rising cost of development to blame
Due to the cost of developing next-gen games, PS4 titles might start at $70 at launch.Feb 27, 2013 4:37 AM CST - THQ has fire sale, sells Darksiders, Homeworld, Red Faction and more
THQ selling off properties quick, up for sale is Homeworld, Red Faction, Darksiders and more.Feb 27, 2013 2:28 AM CST - Ubisoft told Sony they wanted the PS4 to be like a PC
Ubisoft told Sony they wanted the PS4 to be more like a PC and smartphone.Feb 26, 2013 11:31 PM CST - EA pushing cross-platform 'single identity' system, prepares for next-gen consoles, PC and Mac platform integration
EA prepares 'single identity' system, would like to see cross-platform experiences.Feb 26, 2013 10:15 PM CST - Swedish Pirate Party caves, The Pirate Bay pulls up anchor and sets sail for Norway and Catalonia
Swedish Pirate Party bends under the threat of legal action from Hollywood backed Rights Alliance.Feb 26, 2013 9:52 AM CST - Microsoft finally releases Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7, download it now
IE10 makes its way to Windows 7.Feb 26, 2013 8:37 AM CST - LG unveils tiny WCP-300 wireless charger, claims it is world's smallest
LG shows off small wireless charger, claims to be world's smallest.Feb 26, 2013 7:36 AM CST - Micron Announces the New P410m SAS 25nm MLC Enterprise SSD
Micron unveils their latest P410m SSD, the company's first SAS-based SSD.Feb 26, 2013 7:00 AM CST - Dell Latitude 10 gets released once again, with an 'Enhanced Security' edition
Dell launches the Latitude 10 Enhanced Security edition, aimed at the enterprise market.Feb 26, 2013 5:34 AM CST - Sony to launch their Xperia Z, Tablet Z globally on March 1
Impressed with Sony's unveiling of the Xperia Z and Tablet Z? It'll launch globally on March 1.Feb 26, 2013 2:28 AM CST - Gabe Newell to be donned with BAFTA Fellowship
Valve CEO Gabe Newell to be honored with BAFTA Academy Fellowship.Feb 26, 2013 1:29 AM CST - New York Times' piece on Tesla Model S causes customers to cancel orders, and more
NYT piece on the Model S from Tesla is not boding well with consumers.Feb 25, 2013 10:35 PM CST - 'Six-strikes' copyright alert system takes effect in the United States
The "six-strikes" copyright alert system goes into place this week.Feb 25, 2013 8:31 PM CST - Opera launches Opera Mediaworks, worlds largest mobile ad platform
Opera weaves recent acquisitions into a single mobile advertising powerhouse.Feb 25, 2013 10:28 AM CST - Aptina unveils next-gen mobile image sensors, 1080p and 4K the new normal
Aptina reveals 1080p and 4K mobile sensors, traditional camera makers should be scared.Feb 25, 2013 9:25 AM CST - ASUS unveil the Padfone Infinity
ASUS unveil their new 5-inch, 1080p-capable Padfone Infinity smartphone.Feb 25, 2013 7:07 AM CST - Watch Dog developer says the PS4 is "easier" to develop for, the game will be "pushed further" on the PS4
PlayStation 4 version of Watch Dogs will be "pushed further" than the PS3 version.Feb 25, 2013 1:31 AM CST - Samsung pencils in March 14 for Galaxy S IV unveiling
Samsung confirms Galaxy S IV unveiling to take place on March 14.Feb 24, 2013 11:31 PM CST - Barnes & Noble reportedly looking for an exit out of the hardware market
Barnes & Noble could leave the e-reader and tablet market.Feb 24, 2013 8:26 PM CST - Lenovo offering new 7- and 10-inch Android-powered tablets
Lenovo opens their hearts at MWC 2013, now offering two new Android-powered tablets.Feb 24, 2013 5:32 PM CST - Samsung unveils HomeSync at MWC, an Android-powered TV-connected device
Samsung's HomeSync device unveiled, is a TV-connected device with some nice specs.Feb 24, 2013 2:54 PM CST - Samsung launches their Galaxy Note 8.0 at Mobile World Congress 2013
Samsung extends their Galaxy range with the Galaxy Note 8.0.Feb 24, 2013 2:32 PM CST - Battlefield 4 confirmed for next-gen consoles, we will see more in the next two months
We will begin to see official information on Battlefield 4 in the coming months, excitement begins n.Feb 22, 2013 10:11 PM CST - Gaming in 4K tested out on Windows 8 and Max Payne 3
Ultra HD TV tested out on Max Payne 3 and Windows 8, how does it perform?Feb 22, 2013 9:29 PM CST - Apple seeking new 'Maps Ground Truth Data Specialist' in Australia
Apple looking to hire new people in Australia for their map application.Feb 22, 2013 8:10 PM CST - Sony aiming to show PlayStation 4 console at E3...or sooner
PlayStation 4 console will make appearance at E3, hopefully sooner.Feb 22, 2013 4:29 PM CST - New service Makexyz is like Airbnb for 3D printer owners
New service links 3D printer owners together to offer printing service to the masses.Feb 22, 2013 12:02 PM CST - Facebook plans to place your old photos into cold storage facility
Your old photos could wind up in cold storage if Facebook has its way.Feb 22, 2013 8:18 AM CST - Facebook bug prevents users from entering birth year before 1910
Small Facebook bug prevents user from entering her real age.Feb 22, 2013 12:17 AM CST - RIAA says Google's updated ranking isn't working at reducing piracy
RIAA says Google's new method of ranking pirate sites hasn't affected the listings at all.Feb 21, 2013 7:04 PM CST - Actual PlayStation 4 hardware didn't make an appearance last night because it's 'still in development'
Sony says final design of PS4 still in development, explains this is why it wasn't shown last night.Feb 21, 2013 2:03 PM CST - Court rules in favor of CNET, BitTorrent client downloads can stay up
Court rules CNET within rights on offering BitTorrent client downloads.Feb 21, 2013 11:11 AM CST - Police use Facebook to alert mother of son's death, say they tried more conventional methods first
Police use Facebook to contact mother to inform her of her son's death.Feb 21, 2013 6:08 AM CST - Sony says PlayStation 4 will not block used games
Sony confirms the PlayStation 4 will not block used games from being played.Feb 21, 2013 1:03 AM CST - NVIDIA working on new headquarters in Santa Clara, located right across the street from old one
NVIDIA announces they are working on a new headquarters across from their current one.Feb 20, 2013 11:19 PM CST - Which PlayStation 4 rumors ended up being true? Let's take a look...
Which PlayStation 4 rumors ended up being accurate? We take a look back at past posts.Feb 20, 2013 6:46 PM CST - LIve from the Sony PlayStation Meeting 2013
Sony's live Sony PlayStation Meeting 2013.Feb 20, 2013 5:13 PM CST - SMART Storage Systems introduces 1.8" SAS Optimus SSD
SMART introduces new 1.8-inch SAS SSD.Feb 20, 2013 2:02 PM CST - Hacked Gmail accounts reduced by 99.7% since 2011, says Google
Google says it has reduced Gmail account hacks by 99.7% since 2011.Feb 20, 2013 12:54 PM CST - Google holding contest for "Creative Individuals", winners get to pre-order Project Glass
#ifihadglass competition held by Google could land you a pair of Project Glass glasses.Feb 20, 2013 9:45 AM CST - GPU shipments down for Q4 2012 according to JPR
JPR: GPU shipments are down for Q4 2012 - we need some new GPUs!Feb 20, 2013 3:36 AM CST - Before it has even been purchased by most consumers, Sony's Xperia Z has been rooted
Sony Xperia Z gets rooted, all before it has been consumed around the world.Feb 20, 2013 1:36 AM CST - LG Display seeking resolution "through an amicable negotiation" with South Korean rival, Samsung
LG drops their patent lawsuit with Samsung, would like to seek resolution "through an amicable negot.Feb 19, 2013 11:35 PM CST - Crytek at it again, say that it is "impossible" for next-gen consoles to compete with PCs
Crytek say that it's "impossible" for next-gen consoles to compete with PCs.Feb 19, 2013 10:27 PM CST - LSI announces their new AXM5500 family of products, partnered up with ARM-based hardware
LSI partner up with ARM for their new AXM5500 family of products.Feb 19, 2013 10:11 PM CST - Apple hacked by same people who hacked Facebook, issues Mac software update
A small number of Apple systems compromised with same exploit as Facebook.Feb 19, 2013 8:01 PM CST - Survey says 10% of Netflix subscribers have watched House of Cards, average 6 episodes watched
Data suggests original programming may pay off for Netflix, users less likely to cancel.Feb 19, 2013 6:31 PM CST - Apple's iPad mini supply catches up to demand, device now 'In Stock' in most countries
Apple catches up with iPad mini demand, now showing 'In Stock' in numerous countries.Feb 19, 2013 5:02 PM CST - New Gears of War game leaked ahead of official launch, Microsoft threatens pirates with permanent Xbox Live ban
Microsoft threatens permanent Xbox Live bands for pirates of Gears of War: Judgment.Feb 19, 2013 3:40 PM CST - ORIGIN offers the first liquid cooled NVIDIA GTX Titan based system
ORIGIN announces they are the first with a liquid cooled GTX Titan on the market.Feb 19, 2013 2:04 PM CST - NVIDIA announces Tegra 4i with integrated LTE processor, features 60 GPU cores, quad-core CPU
NVIDIA introduces Tegra 4i, features an integrated LTE modem and 60 GPU cores.Feb 19, 2013 11:45 AM CST - HTC One smartphone hardware specs released - this isn't your old HTC phone
HTC One gets 1.7GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM.Feb 19, 2013 10:58 AM CST - HTC One features and specs unveiled, gets all aluminum unibody and new technology camera
HTC one to feature solid aluminum unibody, new camera and speakers.Feb 19, 2013 10:27 AM CST - HTC unveils long anticipated One (formerly M7) smartphone, also introduces new feature 'BlinkFeed'
HTC unveils new flagship smartphone, HTC One, Touts exciting new live feed feature. Feb 19, 2013 9:50 AM CST - NASA says that the Russian meteor last week was the biggest in over 100 years
Russian meteor was one of the biggest in over 100 years according to NASA.Feb 19, 2013 5:34 AM CST - Security firm releases evidence of alleged military-backed Chinese hacking group at work
Alleged military-assisted Chinese hacking group evidence provided by security firm.Feb 19, 2013 3:39 AM CST - US scientists working on way to turn plastic bags into batteries
US scientists working on a way to use plastic bags to create batteries.Feb 19, 2013 1:38 AM CST - Google could cut illegal sites funding off, would only push them to use Bitcoins
Google could cut funding off to illegal sites.Feb 19, 2013 12:36 AM CST - SpaceTT: Finnish astrophotographer's animated GIF images of Elephants Trunk Nebula are mesmerizing
Check out these stunning animated GIF images of Elephants Trunk Nebula.Feb 18, 2013 1:11 PM CST - Mysterious Windows Blue confirmed with job add posting, the next Microsoft OS already
Windows Blue confirmed, Microsoft actively seeking developers Feb 18, 2013 12:39 PM CST - Amazon severs ties with German security firm HESS after Neo-Nazi allegations
Neo-Nazi allegations cost German security firm Amazon.com contract.Feb 18, 2013 10:48 AM CST - Facebook won't be paying any taxes, will enjoy a nice fat refund though
Facebook has made a nice $1.1 billion in profits since they went public, but they won't be paying an.Feb 18, 2013 4:38 AM CST - The first bionic hand that can feel will soon be here
The first bionic hand that is capable of feeling will be here later this year.Feb 18, 2013 3:37 AM CST - Congress to discuss asteroids as a threat to Earth, won't involve Bruce Willis
After the last few days of asteroid-filled news, Congress will begin discussing killer asteroids.Feb 18, 2013 2:41 AM CST - Bungie's new game, Destiny, gets revealed - is an always-on, persistent-world adventure
Destiny has been unveiled, will be a 10-year run as an always-on, persistent-world adventure.Feb 17, 2013 9:08 PM CST - Crysis 3 beta has been downloaded over 3 million times
Crysis 3 beta has been a success with over 3 million gamers trying out Crytek's latest FPS.Feb 17, 2013 1:37 AM CST - Kim Dotcom announces that Mega now accepts Bitcoin, will expand into email, chat, voice, video and mobile soon
Mega is set to really go mega, now accepts Bitcoins and will eventually expand into email, chat, voi.Feb 17, 2013 12:41 AM CST - Facebook continues to collect data on users who have logged out of the social network
Even when logged out, Facebook still track data on you.Feb 16, 2013 11:33 PM CST - Top 5 things to expect with Sony's possible announcement of the PlayStation 4 this week
Sony should announce their next-generation PlayStation 4 this week, here are some things you should Feb 16, 2013 10:29 PM CST - Google reportedly planning to open retail stores by year's end
Google is said to be working on opening retail stores by the end of the year.Feb 15, 2013 8:31 PM CST - Posterous officially shutting down as of April 30, lets users download data until then
Posterous shutting down as of April 30, allows users to download a copy of their data.Feb 15, 2013 8:02 PM CST - You can now download a free and legal copy of the source code for Photoshop version 1.0
Adobe and Computer History Museum partner to release source code of Photoshop version 1.0.Feb 15, 2013 7:32 PM CST - Facebook victim of Java zero-day exploit, admits they were hacked, no evidence user data compromised
Facebook systems hacked through zero-day Java exploit, no evidence user data compromised.Feb 15, 2013 4:22 PM CST - ReportTT: iOS 6.1.2 update will be pushed out 'early next week'
Report: Apple to push out iOS 6.1.2 update early next week.Feb 15, 2013 4:04 PM CST - Microsoft to force all Windows Live / MSN Messenger users over to Skype starting April 8th
All Windows Live Messenger users to be forced over to Skype starting on April 8th.Feb 15, 2013 11:07 AM CST - Rhino Shield acts like a power up for Gorilla Glass, makes it up to five times stronger
Rhino Shield, a new screen protector that makes Gorilla Glass up to five times stronger.Feb 15, 2013 6:34 AM CST - Running Windows 7 without SP1? You'll soon lose support, so upgrade now
Windows 7 users not running Service Pack 1 might want to update soon as support ends for Windows 7 w.Feb 15, 2013 4:36 AM CST - The New York Times' review of the latest Tesla Model S has Tesla ripping their review apart
The New York Times' review on the latest electric car from Tesla is backfiring on them.Feb 15, 2013 1:39 AM CST - Still can't find a Nexus 4? Google unveils the Nexus Store Locator tool, will find one near you
Google unleash the Nexus Store Locator, will find Nexus devices near you.Feb 15, 2013 12:31 AM CST - Did Gearbox screw us on Aliens: Colonial Marines?
Gearbox Software's Aliens: Colonial Marines is getting a lot of consumers angry, find out why.Feb 14, 2013 10:33 PM CST - Qualcomm unveils Quick Charge 1.0, charges phones 40% faster - is already built into a number of handsets
Qualcomm's Quick Charge 1.0 gets announced, is already built into a number of phones charging them 4.Feb 14, 2013 9:34 PM CST - NVIDIA to launch their new GeForce GTX Titan GPU on February 18
NVIDIA's GeForce GTX Titan to be released next week.Feb 14, 2013 8:00 PM CST - Pictures of a PlayStation 4 prototype controller pop up
PlayStation 4 prototype controller spotted, might have a touchscreen built-in.Feb 14, 2013 7:08 PM CST - More layoffs from Valve reported, CEO statement released to curb rumors
Valve lays off more employees, Ellsworth gets invitation to Oculus, and Newell releases statement.Feb 14, 2013 10:20 AM CST - RumorTT: We could see a small form factor Surface Pro from Microsoft
Microsoft says they are ready, willing and able to bring a wide range of new form factor mobile devi.Feb 14, 2013 7:40 AM CST - GameStop CFO says that 60% of customers wouldn't buy a new console that blocked used games
Gamers don't like new consoles with used games being blocked, 60% of gamers wouldn't buy a new conso.Feb 14, 2013 3:35 AM CST - Olympus aren't doing too well, says that SLRs aren't dead
Olympus cut forecasts by 25%, having issues in the SLR market.Feb 14, 2013 2:39 AM CST - Iceland government thinking about banning online porn
Icelandic government thinking about Internet filters, one of which would block online porn.Feb 13, 2013 11:36 PM CST - Your next house could be 3D-printed, would take just three weeks to build
3D-printed houses could be next, one design firm claims it could take just 3 weeks to have an entire.Feb 13, 2013 10:39 PM CST - Google flaw gives your personal details to app developers
Use the Google Play Store? Downloaded an app? That developer has your name, address and e-mail.Feb 13, 2013 9:19 PM CST - LinkedIn CEO in good mood, gives iPad mini to every employee
All LinkedIn employees receive iPad mini as show of gratitude.Feb 13, 2013 7:02 PM CST - Tim Cook says that for the iPhone, larger screens aren't everything - the experience, is the key
Tim Cook says that the experience is the key, not the larger screen for the iPhone.Feb 13, 2013 5:37 AM CST - President Obama's new executive order addresses cybersecurity issues
Cybersecurity threats get addressed by President Obama in new executive order.Feb 13, 2013 4:37 AM CST - Unigine Heaven Benchmark 4.0 is out, give your GPU a workout
Need to stress your GPU out? Check out the Unigine Heaven 4.0 benchmark.Feb 13, 2013 2:39 AM CST - Apple enjoys success in Japan, tops their mobile industry for the first time
Apple enjoys being the top dog in Japan's mobile industry for the first time ever with 15% market sh.Feb 12, 2013 11:41 PM CST - BlueStacks provides the ability to run Android apps on Microsoft's Surface Pro
BlueStacks now works with Microsoft's Surface Pro, allows you to run Android-based apps on Microsoft.Feb 12, 2013 10:37 PM CST - LG unveils their Optimus G Pro, features a 5.5-inch display, curved glass
LG's Optimus G Pro gets announced, shows off its 5.5-inch screen and curved glass, available in blac.Feb 12, 2013 9:31 PM CST - Corsair acquires Scotland-based Simple Audio
Scotland-based Simple Audio gets acquired by Corsair.Feb 12, 2013 8:37 PM CST - PlayStation 3 users finally get Skyrim DLC, Dragonborn now available
PlayStation 3 users finally getting Skyrim DLC, one pack released per week for next 3 weeks.Feb 12, 2013 7:07 PM CST - Amazon is most reputable US company, forges ahead of Apple
Poll shows that Amazon is the most reputable US brand, nudges Apple out of the way.Feb 12, 2013 5:27 PM CST - Plex media server app for Android gets a makeover, as well as media server capabilities
Plex Media app for Android now able to act as a media server, also gets a new shiny UI.Feb 12, 2013 10:38 AM CST - Microsoft to launch premium interactive TV shows later this year
Microsoft set to launch their own interactive TV shows before the end of 2013.Feb 12, 2013 3:34 AM CST - Crytek wants to go all-in with free-to-play titles, will be there in a few years time
Crytek still pushing for free-to-play gaming, will be there in 3-5 years time.Feb 12, 2013 1:31 AM CST - Google reportedly paying Apple $1 billion a year to be the default search engine on iOS
Google coughing up $1 billion to be iOS' default search engine.Feb 11, 2013 9:35 PM CST - Nokia is the top Windows Phone manufacturer, usage data says they have 75% of the market
Nokia is top Windows Phone manufacturer, controls around 75% of the market.Feb 11, 2013 6:04 PM CST - ReportTT: iOS 6.1.1 being rushed out by Apple to fix 3G issues, other bugs
Report: Apple working quickly to push out iOS 6.1.1 to fix various bugs present in iOS 6.1.Feb 11, 2013 3:32 PM CST - Australian government going after Apple & Microsoft over the "Australia Tax" that forces up pricing down under
The Australian government is about to take a bite out of Apple and Microsoft over the so-called "Aus.Feb 11, 2013 4:39 AM CST - RumorTT: iPhone 5S, and bigger 5-inch iPhone 6 to launch this year
RumorTT: 5-inch iPhone 6 to launch this year, iPhone 5S to also launch in 2013.Feb 11, 2013 12:38 AM CST - RumorTT: No new Radeon GPUs from AMD for most of 2013
RumorTT: It looks like we won't be seeing any big GPU releases from AMD this year.Feb 10, 2013 10:38 PM CST - EA's Origin gaming software comes to Mac users today in the form of Alpha testing
Popular gaming client Origin comes to Mac today as alpha testing begins.Feb 8, 2013 10:14 AM CST - Jelly Bean beginning to roll out to Xperia devices
Sony begins the rollout of Jelly Bean to the Xperia line of devices.Feb 8, 2013 1:40 AM CST - Kent Smith of LSI explains SSD over-provisioning
Understanding SSD over-provisioning is an article that explains why SSDs have reserve NAND.Feb 7, 2013 11:03 PM CST - ReportTT: NVIDIA GeForce Titan outperforms GTX 690
Rumor: NVIDIA's GeForce Titan easily bests the GTX 690 in 3DMark11.Feb 7, 2013 9:58 PM CST - Vine videos are actually 6.5 seconds long, who actually cares?
Vine videos are actually 6.5 seconds long as opposed to the advertised six seconds.Feb 7, 2013 7:32 PM CST - Blackberry to stop selling handsets in Japan
BlackBerry not launching BlackBerry 10 devices in Japan due to high cost and small market.Feb 7, 2013 5:01 PM CST - Google Hangouts gets updated, now features adjustments for bandwidth use
Google updates Hangouts with audio-only mode, bandwidth slider.Feb 7, 2013 3:32 PM CST - Grand Theft Auto V pushed back to allow a next-gen console release?
GTA V release date pushed back so it could launch on next-gen consoles?Feb 6, 2013 10:36 PM CST - Half-Life or Portal film could see J.J. Abrams' help
J.J. Abrams might be helping Valve with a Half-Life or Portal movie.Feb 6, 2013 9:33 PM CST - Microsoft hints that Surface Pro could be charged via future accessories
Microsoft hints at the possibility of future accessories capable of charging the Surface Pro.Feb 6, 2013 8:02 PM CST - Disney confirms at least two Star Wars spinoffs coming
Disney confirms that there will be two additional spinoff Star Wars films.Feb 6, 2013 6:29 PM CST - RumorTT: New Apple Mac Pro coming this spring, possibly at Worldwide Developers Conference
Rumor: Apple to release new Mac Pro this spring, possibly at Worldwide Developers Conference.Feb 6, 2013 3:02 PM CST - SpaceTT: Comet ISON comes into view in new NASA image, could prove to be largest comet ever seen
NASA shows of image of Comet ISON, most likely the largest comet seen in recorded history.Feb 6, 2013 1:30 PM CST - Scientists develop 3D-printed embryonic stem cells, we could soon see lab-made organ transplants a reality
3D-printed embryonic stem cells could eventually lead to lab-made organ transplants.Feb 5, 2013 11:32 PM CST - Microsoft Surface Pro reviews are in, mostly positive
Reviews for Microsoft's 'first real PC' are in, Surface Pro is a triumph.Feb 5, 2013 10:13 PM CST - ORIGIN launches in-game support client, chat with tech support while gaming
ORIGIN launches in-game support, lets you contact technical support while gaming.Feb 5, 2013 6:33 PM CST - Google gearing up to release Android 4.2.2 this month
Android 4.2.2 to be available as early as this month.Feb 5, 2013 1:30 PM CST - Apple 128GB iPad's go on sale today - $799 for WiFi and $929 for LTE
Apple releases 128GB iPads to the public, ship time estimated 1-5 days.Feb 5, 2013 8:59 AM CST - Dyson's Airblade Tap capable of drying (and probably blowing your hands off) at 420mph
Dyson Airblade Tap capable of drying your hands at 420mph, all inside the faucet itself.Feb 5, 2013 12:36 AM CST - Minecraft creator made a cool $100 million last year
Markus 'Notch' Persson, the guy behind Minecraft, mined his way to $100 million last year alone.Feb 4, 2013 9:36 PM CST - Mozilla, Google show off cross-browser video chat using WebRTC
Google and Mozilla tout WebRTC, make a call to each other via Firefox and Chrome.Feb 4, 2013 9:21 PM CST - ReportTT: Facebook to develop location tracking app for friend discovery
Facebook reportedly developing app that would track users' locations, help friends find nearby frien.Feb 4, 2013 7:07 PM CST - LeakedTT: Xbox 720 GPU specifications reportedly leaked online
LeakedTT: Xbox 720 GPU specifications reportedly leaked online, will run at 800MHz.Feb 4, 2013 5:27 PM CST - RumorTT: iPad mini 2 to feature Retina display with 324 PPI
Rumor: Next iPad mini to come with Retina display, 324 PPI.Feb 4, 2013 3:33 PM CST - Affected Facebook users begin to be notified of Class Action lawsuit settlement, did you win $10?
Facebook begins sending out settlement notices; check your inbox for a slice of the pie.Feb 4, 2013 10:27 AM CST - House of Representatives bans the use of Spotify
The House bans Spotify thanks to their ban on peer-to-peer technology.Feb 4, 2013 5:36 AM CST - Sony ends an era by discontinuing their MiniDisc player after 21 years
Sony discontinues the MiniDisc players after enjoying 21 years on the market.Feb 4, 2013 4:32 AM CST - BLU Products show off their Quattro line of smartphones powered by Tegra 3 and comes in 4.5- and 5.7-inch models
BLU Products' latest smartphones get unveiled, the Quattro 4.5, 4.5 HD and 5.7 HD.Feb 3, 2013 11:31 PM CST - Police Quest creator to start up a Kickstarter project
Creator of the class Police Quest series, Jim Walls, announces he will soon join some ex-Sierra empl.Feb 3, 2013 1:33 AM CST - 4K UHD over HDMI is now possible thanks to VESA updating DisplayPort Dual-Mode
VESA makes an update to DisplayPort Dual-Mode, allows 4K UHD over HDMI.Feb 1, 2013 6:29 PM CST - Live video streaming website Stickam shuts down over night
Stickam shuts down for good over night, shocks most users.Feb 1, 2013 12:39 PM CST - RumorTT: Google Glass to come with bone-conduction speakers
RumorTT: Google Glass turns up at the FCC, looks like they could arrive with bone-conducting speaker.Feb 1, 2013 6:42 AM CST - Nokia receives $1.35 billion grant, will use the funds to develop the "strongest material ever tested"
Nokia to develop the "strongest material ever tested" as they receive a $1.35 billion grant to do so.Feb 1, 2013 3:36 AM CST - European Space Agency is looking into 3D-printed moon bases
Thought 3D printer were useless for now? Well, the ESA is exploring the idea of 3D-printed moon base.Feb 1, 2013 2:37 AM CST
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