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- Microsoft loses the SkyDrive trademark to BSkyB in Europe
BSkyB retains trademark to SkyDrive, leaves Microsoft stressed out.Jun 30, 2013 11:30 PM CDT - Samsung dominates the iPhone when it comes to phone subsidies
When it comes down to carrier phone subsidies, Samsung have Apple by the throat.Jun 30, 2013 5:29 AM CDT - DirectX 11.2 to be exclusive to the Xbox One and Windows 8.1, confirmed by Microsoft
DirectX 11.2 is coming, and it'll arrive as a Windows 8.1 and Xbox One exclusive.Jun 30, 2013 4:29 AM CDT - The Washington Post adds a pile of new information on the NSA's PRISM program
NSA's PRISM program gets detailed once more, this time by The Washington Post.Jun 30, 2013 3:27 AM CDT - Gamers in Sweden get slapped with 'LAN party tax', costs organizers thousands for a 'permit' to hook PC's together for fun
SAY WHAT?! 'LAN party tax' has been made legal in Sweden.Jun 30, 2013 12:51 AM CDT - NGFF SSD's pops up in Lenovo's ThinkPad Edge E431 laptop
NGFF SSD's can be found in Lenovo's ThinkPad Edge E431.Jun 30, 2013 12:18 AM CDT - BlackBerry misses its sales mark, shares decline more than 27%
BlackBerry shares fall 27 percent on first-quarter earnings report.Jun 28, 2013 7:03 PM CDT - Yahoo does summer cleaning, will sunset AltaVista, other products
Yahoo doing summer cleaning, getting rid of a whole host of products.Jun 28, 2013 6:30 PM CDT - Google will pull the plug on Reader Sunday at midnight, users scramble to Feedly and other alternatives in preparation
Google Reader goes dark Sunday at midnight, alternative suggestions inside.Jun 28, 2013 9:09 AM CDT - Sony will continue to support the PS3 after the PS4 launches
Sony will not be abandoning their current-generation PS3 after the PS4 launches.Jun 28, 2013 5:29 AM CDT - Alienware: next-gen consoles are just PC's with a controller
Alienware argues that next-gen consoles are just PC's.Jun 28, 2013 3:25 AM CDT - Foxconn demo a new smartwatch that connects to an iPhone, while peering over at Apple
Foxconn get to the finish line ahead of Apple, demo a new smartwatch that works with the iPhone.Jun 28, 2013 2:20 AM CDT - FDA and US officials seize more than 9,600 domains and confiscate $41 million from illegal online pharmacies
FDA shuts down almost 10,000 online pharmacies, seizes nearly $50 million.Jun 27, 2013 4:05 PM CDT - Facebook opens up beta testing program for Android, wants you to help make its app better
Facebook creates beta testing program for Android.Jun 27, 2013 3:27 PM CDT - BitFenix announces new Ronin PC Chassis loaded with cooling-friendly options
BitFenix introduces the Ronin, a new black-on-black PC Chassis aimed at DIYers, Modders, and Water Cooling enthusiast.Jun 27, 2013 1:30 PM CDT - Google to remove all Blogger blogs that monetize via porn ads
Google to remove blogs that display porn ads, will update TOS tomorrow.Jun 27, 2013 10:01 AM CDT - Google Now gets updated with some new abilities
Google Now gets updated with some cool new features, including live TV features and Google Offers.Jun 27, 2013 2:28 AM CDT - Sharp show off the world's first THX-certified 4K-capable TV
Sharp enjoy a world's first with their 70-inch Ultra HD that is THX-certified.Jun 27, 2013 1:30 AM CDT - NVIDIA unleash the GeForce 320.49 Beta drivers, just in time for the GeForce GTX 760 launch
NVIDIA release the GeForce 320.49 Beta drivers.Jun 27, 2013 12:09 AM CDT - Google removes all clouds from Earth imagery
Google releases updated satellite imagery that is free of clouds.Jun 26, 2013 8:33 PM CDT - Instagram CEO: Windows Phone and BlackBerry app not coming 'anytime soon', Google Glass app sometime after that
Instagram says Google Glass app towards bottom of list, WP and BB app still a long time off.Jun 26, 2013 7:04 PM CDT - Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, Yahoo, & Skype hit with Prism data protection complaint in EU
These tech giants have been hit with a data protection complain, Google and YouTube to follow.Jun 26, 2013 5:29 PM CDT - Facebook denies allegations that it handed over user data to Turkish government
Facebook denies that it shared user data with Turkish authorities.Jun 26, 2013 5:02 PM CDT - Square breaks out of its mobile payments shell and opens Etsy-like online market
Square to compete with Amazon, Ebay and Etsy with new online marketplace.Jun 26, 2013 3:05 PM CDT - Good guy Razer is giving their Surround Virtual 7.1 software away for free, asks you to donate to charity if you like it
Razer releases Surround software to turn any headset into a 7.1 system, ask you to donate to Child's Play if you like it.Jun 26, 2013 1:28 PM CDT - Maingear unleashes liquid-chilled EPIC series of custom PCs that use EKWB water cooling hardware
MAINGEAR launches EKWB cooled EPIC series of custom PCs.Jun 26, 2013 11:29 AM CDT - LeakedTT: Motorola X Phone spotted in the wild while being tested on Sprint's LTE network
Motorola X Phone leaks again, this time while testing for Sprint's LTE network.Jun 26, 2013 11:01 AM CDT - Digital Storm unveil the Aventum II - a 'steel and copper dream machine'
After ten years in the making, Digital Storm unleash the Aventum II.Jun 26, 2013 11:00 AM CDT - Sony unleashes the Xperia Z Ultra, features 6.4-inch 1080p display and Snapdragon 800 processor
Sony's Xperia Z Ultra is the next big smartphone on the market.Jun 26, 2013 4:14 AM CDT - Chinese man sells his kidney for $6,510, had 'video game debts' to settle
In a case of WTF Wednesday, 18-year-old Chinese man sells his kidney to pay for his 'video game debt'Jun 26, 2013 3:23 AM CDT - Edward Snowden has covered himself well, has encrypted copies of NSA documents that would be sent to people if something were to happen to him
Edward Snowden has encrypted NSA documents with people, if something happens to him they'll be unveiled.Jun 26, 2013 1:51 AM CDT - Saints Row IV banned in Australia because it features an 'alien anal probe'
Ah, Australia - the land of the banning - Saints Row IV gets banned for some hilarious content.Jun 26, 2013 12:32 AM CDT - JetBlue to offer in-flight Wi-Fi with 'Fly-Fi', is set for a Q3 launch
In-flight Wi-Fi is making strides, JetBlue to begin offering Fly-Fi in Q3.Jun 25, 2013 11:35 PM CDT - OUYA founder is 'pissed' that some original backers don't have their consoles - but what is she going to do about it?
OUYA Kickstarter backers, like myself, are still without consoles on the day of retail launch.Jun 25, 2013 9:53 PM CDT - Snapchat finally gets a plan for revenue, looking at in-app purchases and native ads
Snapchat now has a plan to generate revenue.Jun 25, 2013 7:03 PM CDT - iOS 7 contains API calls to detect blinking, smiles in pictures
Apple adds API calls to detect blinking, smiles in pictures.Jun 25, 2013 6:31 PM CDT - Intel's so-called "cable killing" set-top box in alpha testing phase with employees
Intel entering testing phase of new set top box, includes video camera that records everything you do.Jun 25, 2013 3:32 PM CDT - Pandora reaches 2.5 million in-car activationss milestone, will come in one-third of all new vehicles sold this year
Pandora now activated in more than 2.5 million cars in the US, expected to appear in 1/3 of all new car sales in 2013.Jun 25, 2013 12:02 PM CDT - Barnes & Noble outsources Nook production due to massive losses in e-reader segment
Barnes & Noble stops producing Nook devices, has outsourced manufacturing to a third-party amidst financial woes.Jun 25, 2013 10:08 AM CDT - NVIDIA launches GeForce GTX 760, will retail for about $250
NVIDIA unleashes GeForce GTX 760, a $250 powerhouse.Jun 25, 2013 9:06 AM CDT - Samsung inks deal that will see them move away from plastic and embrace carbon fiber
Some of Samsung's future devices will be made from carbon fiber.Jun 25, 2013 8:10 AM CDT - LSI expands its Nytro PCIe Flash Adapter portfolio
LSI expands PCIe Flash portfolio.Jun 25, 2013 5:41 AM CDT - Google goes back to school, Google Play for Education is now accepting submissions
Google Play for Education will see third-party group of educators approving applications for students and kids.Jun 25, 2013 3:27 AM CDT - Samsung denies that they're shutting down their PC business
The rumors are not true, Samsung are not leaving the PC business.Jun 25, 2013 1:06 AM CDT - Western Digital acquires SSD heavyweight sTec for $340 million
Western Digital to acquire sTec SSD company for $340 million.Jun 24, 2013 8:32 PM CDT - Snapchat raises $60M in funding, valued at a massive $800M
Snapchat raises $60 million in new funding round, finds itself valued at $800 million.Jun 24, 2013 8:01 PM CDT - Apple releases iOS 7 Beta 2, now works on iPad, iPad Mini, iPod Touch and iPhones dating back to iPhone 4
Apple makes iOS 7 Beta 2 available on iTunes, now works on iPads and iPods.Jun 24, 2013 3:43 PM CDT - Huawei unveils MediaPad 7 Vogue, a 7-inch Android tablet that looks to compete with the Nexus 7
Huawei shows off new 7-inch Android tablet, 1.2GHz Cortex A9, 1GB RAM, 8GB Storage.Jun 24, 2013 3:01 PM CDT - HP unveils Slate 21, a 24.5-inch Android tablet for $400
HP shows off Slate 21 AIO, a 21-inch Android "All in One" tablet.Jun 24, 2013 2:42 PM CDT - RumorTT: Intel's Ivy-E to use solder not paste for die-heat spreader thermal transfer
Intel Ivy-E Core i7 4960x delidded, uses solder instead of thermal compound.Jun 24, 2013 1:54 PM CDT - Sony's PlayStation blog releases Gran Turismo 6 pre-order details
Sony unveils Gran Turismo 6 pre-order exclusives for Amazon and GameStop.Jun 24, 2013 12:28 PM CDT - LeakedTT: Leaks abound of a new Sony Xperia Z ahead of tomorrow's launch
New Sony Xperia Z Ultra leaked ahead of tomorrow's launch.Jun 24, 2013 11:56 AM CDT - Valve hints that Steam could kick off its Summer Sale in just two days
Steam to kick off summer sale in two days, details inside.Jun 24, 2013 10:51 AM CDT - Solar panels will be much cheaper by 2017, would cost around 36c per watt
Solar power to become a true, viable form of energy in 2017 as costs will be as low as 36c per watt.Jun 24, 2013 8:24 AM CDT - Machinima is going after a 'mega-round' of financing, who is going to pull out their credit card?
YouTube sensation Machinima is going to begin a 'mega-round' of financing.Jun 24, 2013 6:30 AM CDT - Super-realistic assault rifle controller enjoys a successful Kickstarter campaign
Kickstarter-funded super-realistic assault rifle controller is a success, $200k+ raised.Jun 24, 2013 2:29 AM CDT - Apple co-founder likes Edward Snowden, feels 'a little guilty' about the NSA surveillance
Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, feels 'a little guilty' about the NSA surveillance.Jun 24, 2013 12:24 AM CDT - Ellen Page isn't happy with Naughty Dog using her likeness in The Last Of Us
Ellen Page talks about Naughty Dog using her likeness in their latest game 'The Last Of Us'Jun 23, 2013 11:39 PM CDT - Hey Ouya, where's my console? Retail launch is upon us and I'm still without my Ouya!
Ouya are being slack with some international shipments on the eve of the retail launch.Jun 23, 2013 9:29 PM CDT - A petition demanding the US government to pardon Edward Snowden passes 100,000 signatures, forces the White House to respond
The White House is forced to respond to petition to pardon Edward Snowden.Jun 23, 2013 7:29 AM CDT - Google Glass to be worn by pro tennis player at Wimbledon this week
Pro tennis player to don Google Glass at Wimbledon this week.Jun 23, 2013 1:14 AM CDT - Respawn's Titanfall won't include single player, says 'for us it made sense'
The upcoming Titanfall from the newly-created Respawn Entertainment will not include single player.Jun 22, 2013 5:31 AM CDT - If Apple doesn't turn things around, CEO Tim Cook could lose hundreds of millions of dollars in shares
Apple's performance on the stock market has Tim Cook in the crossfire.Jun 22, 2013 3:23 AM CDT - Ex-Rooster Teeth contributor, David Dreger, found dead in West Vancouver
David Dreger, former Rooster Teeth contributor, has been found dead.Jun 22, 2013 2:27 AM CDT - NSA whistleblower leaks information out about British equivalent of NSA, takes data directly from fiber optic cables
Edward Snowden reveals that the British are listening in on everything, too.Jun 22, 2013 12:28 AM CDT - Edward Snowden gets slapped with criminal charges by the US government - freedom, what's that?
Edward Snowden is now facing criminal charges for NSA PRISM leaks.Jun 21, 2013 11:27 PM CDT - Facebook reports bug that allowed access to 6 million e-mails and phone numbers
Facebook patches bug that allowed access to 6 million phone numbers and e-mails.Jun 21, 2013 4:41 PM CDT - Sony to fix bricked PS3 units on June 27th via software patch
Sony to fix broken update and bricked consoles next week via new update patch.Jun 21, 2013 11:20 AM CDT - LeakedTT: Possible images of iPhone 5S surface, could get fingerprint reader if rumors ring true
Apple's iPhone 5S spotted in images, features unknown processor and dual LED flash - fingerprint reader also an option.Jun 21, 2013 10:41 AM CDT - Cambridge Audio introduces Minx M5, a powerful 2.1 audio system
Cambridge Audio releases Minx M5, a sleek and minimalist new multimedia audio system.Jun 21, 2013 10:10 AM CDT - All of the negative Xbox One news did nothing to stifle sales at Amazon
Amazon sees record Xbox One and PS4 sales during E3, sold more than 2500 consoles per minute at peak.Jun 21, 2013 9:12 AM CDT - Low-cost iPhone won't be so cheap according to Pegatron chairman
New mid-range cheaper iPhone might not be so cheap according to a Pegatron chairman.Jun 21, 2013 6:27 AM CDT - Logitech unveil standalone version of the Harmony Ultimate Hub
Logitech goes standalone with the new Harmony Ultimate Hub.Jun 21, 2013 5:16 AM CDT - Lenovo launches a slew of new Windows 8, touch-capable laptops
Lenovo unveils a new range of Windows 8-powered, touch-capable laptops.Jun 21, 2013 4:26 AM CDT - Samsung introduces the GALAXY S4 Zoom, it's everything the S4 was but now with 10x more zoom
Samsung demos Galaxy S4 Zoom: 16MP, 10x zoom smartphone / point-and-shoot mashup.Jun 20, 2013 4:15 PM CDT - Samsung launches Galaxy NX, the world's first interchangeable lens mirrorless camera running Android with 4G connectivity
Samsung officially announces Galaxy NX, Mirrorless 4/3 camera that runs Android.Jun 20, 2013 3:40 PM CDT - Facebook announces Videos for Instagram for iOS and Android, includes revolutionary video stabilization
Instagram and Facebook launch videos for Instagram.Jun 20, 2013 12:44 PM CDT - Mozilla launches StopWatching.Us - an online petition to force the Congress to reveal the NSA's spying programs
Mozilla launches online petition to attempt to force congress to be more transparent about NSA spying campaigns.Jun 20, 2013 12:04 PM CDT - NVIDIA SHIELD gets pre-release price drop, will hit shelves on June 27th
NVIDIA's SHIELD now $299, begins shipping June 27th.Jun 20, 2013 8:57 AM CDT - Google takes a sip of Starbucks, offers Starbucks' free Wi-Fi users trial offer for Google Play Music All Access
Starbucks' free Wi-Fi sees Google promoting Google Play Music.Jun 19, 2013 10:34 PM CDT - Half-Life 3, Left 4 Dead 3 and the next-gen Source 2 engine teased on Valve's Project Tracker
Half-Life 3 and Source 2 teased in Valve Project Tracker, set excitement levels to MAXIMUM.Jun 19, 2013 9:33 PM CDT - Microsoft will pay you up to $100,000 for finding bugs in Windows 8.1
Microsoft wants to pay you for finding security holes in Windows 8.1, IE11.Jun 19, 2013 8:03 PM CDT - Facebook enables photo comments, allows you to reply to a status with a picture
Facebook allows users to reply with an image directly.Jun 19, 2013 6:01 PM CDT - Microsoft does 180 on Xbox One DRM, drops 24 hour requirement, other changes
Microsoft drops Xbox One DRM plans, marks a complete course reversal.Jun 19, 2013 4:00 PM CDT - Kim Dotcom: All Megaupload servers deleted back in February, with no prior warning
All Megaupload data has been deleted, reports Kim Dotcom.Jun 19, 2013 12:32 PM CDT - Crittercism launches Fathom Mobile Command Center, puts the control of your apps in your hands
Crittercism unleashes Fathon Mobile Command Center, the first enterprise mobile app performance management solution.Jun 19, 2013 11:00 AM CDT - John McAffee releases instructional video on how to uninstall McAffee antivirus software, probably NSFW
John McAffee releases weird video to teach us how to uninstall the software he founded.Jun 19, 2013 10:10 AM CDT - RumorTT: Steam could allow game sharing between friends
Steam may allow you to share your PC games afterall, code snippits found that would allow sharing of games on Steam.Jun 19, 2013 9:25 AM CDT - Wi-Fi Alliance launches Wi-Fi Certified program for 802.11ac
Wi-Fi Alliance unveils 802.11ac Certified!Jun 19, 2013 7:01 AM CDT - EVGA's EPower Board 2.0 arrives online, gives your devices some extra juice
EVGA release every overclockers dream with the EPower Board 2.0.Jun 19, 2013 6:32 AM CDT - Head of the NSA defends spying, says they've foiled 50 terrorist plots - but at the price of US citizens' privacy?
NSA head defends spying on US citizens, says they've stopped 50 terrorist plots.Jun 19, 2013 1:25 AM CDT - NVIDIA set to license out Kepler technology to mobile manufacturers
NVIDIA change pace, license out their Kepler GPU to mobile manufacturers.Jun 18, 2013 11:29 PM CDT - Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 SoC is going to blow the competition away
If you thought your quad-core smartphone was fast, wait for the Snapdragon 800 SoC.Jun 18, 2013 10:32 PM CDT - Apple updates Java 6 with security enhancements
Apple releases update for Java 6, offers security enhancements.Jun 18, 2013 7:03 PM CDT - PS Plus will not be required for PlayStation 4 social features, entertainment apps, or auto-updates
Sony confirms auto-updates, social features, and entertainment apps won't require PS Plus for PS4.Jun 18, 2013 5:28 PM CDT - Google seeks to disclose FISA requests separately, invokes first amendment rights as part of argument
Google seeks to separate out FISA request numbers in its Transparency Report.Jun 18, 2013 5:01 PM CDT - Logic Supply releases new LGX Core i3 and i5 fanless industrial computer systems
Logic Supply debuts new LGX ML250 line of industrial computers.Jun 18, 2013 3:33 PM CDT - AMD 5GHz FX-9590 CPU pricing info spotted, seems a bit too high
AMD FX-9590 pricing leaked - are you ready?Jun 18, 2013 1:08 PM CDT - Hands-on video with the brand new Huawei Ascend P6, the world's thinnest smartphone
We go hands-on with the thin new P6 at Huawei's launch event in London.Jun 18, 2013 11:01 AM CDT - AMD is building its first ARM chips aimed at the server industry
AMD is building a new server CPU based on ARM architecture, could it help save the company?Jun 18, 2013 9:06 AM CDT - Google's engineering director says humanity is close to achieving immortality
Google's engineering director says we're on the tipping point of achieving immortality.Jun 18, 2013 5:30 AM CDT - AMD Radeon HD 8970 spotted, but this time there's nothing to get your hopes up over
AMD's next-gen Radeon HD 8970 spotted... but should we care?Jun 18, 2013 4:56 AM CDT - Edward Snowden, NSA whistleblower, provides some insight during a Q&A session
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden sits down for a Q&A session.Jun 18, 2013 1:27 AM CDT - AT&T now offering Galaxy Note 8.0 for $199 if you purchase a Galaxy S4 starting June 21
Purchase a Galaxy S4 from AT&T after June 21 and receive a Galaxy Note 8.0 for just $199.Jun 17, 2013 11:34 PM CDT - Microsoft to drop linked accounts in Outlook.com, will be replaced with user aliases
Microsoft to kill linked accounts on Outlook.com, will move to user aliases for stronger security.Jun 17, 2013 2:02 PM CDT - Samsung to release new Galaxy S4 variant, this time with 100% more LTE Advanced
New Galaxy S4 with LTE Advanced on the way, could see working model as early as Thursday.Jun 17, 2013 12:53 PM CDT - G.Skill breaks six world records during live OC event at Computex 2013
G.Skill boast an amazing six world records in overclocking at Computex 2013.Jun 17, 2013 11:48 AM CDT - Apple releases statement on customer privacy in wake of PRISM
Apple releases statement on Customer Privacy, attempts to repair PRISM fallout.Jun 17, 2013 9:11 AM CDT - PS4 demolishes Xbox One in an Amazon customer poll
Amazon run a poll on next-gen consoles, PS4 absolutely destroys the Xbox One.Jun 17, 2013 4:30 AM CDT - CPU-Z makes its way to Android, get detailed information about your smart devices internals
Detailed information for your smartphones internals can now be achieved with CPU-Z for Android.Jun 16, 2013 6:33 AM CDT - Microsoft damage control: Xbox One games will be playable after next-gen, maybe
Microsoft says Xbox One games will be playable after the next-gen is over, or we hope they will.Jun 16, 2013 4:28 AM CDT - Intel's Haswell-E to kick some serious ass, features 8 cores, DDR4 support, X99 PCH and more
You're going to want Intel's Haswell-E, performance and enthusiasts better start saving.Jun 15, 2013 10:49 PM CDT - Thought the speed of light was fast? NASA is about to get a speeding ticket with their next field test
NASA to soon work on a field test that could break the current speed of light record.Jun 15, 2013 5:22 AM CDT - Google X Project Loon would give balloon-powered Internet to the world
Google X announces Project Loon, would see balloon-powered Internet for rural, remote and underserved areas of the world.Jun 15, 2013 4:23 AM CDT - TweakTown checks out Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare at E3 2013
We check out Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare at E3 2013.Jun 15, 2013 2:02 AM CDT - South Florida man facing bank robbery charges wants NSA phone records to defend himself
NSA phone records demanded by accused bank robber, would be used in his defense.Jun 15, 2013 1:31 AM CDT - TweakTown goes hands-on with Battlefield 4 at E3 2013
TweakTown captures extended gameplay of BF4 along with playing hands-on.Jun 14, 2013 3:15 PM CDT - Planetary Annihilation hits Steam for $90, causes an outrage
Prepared to pay $90 for Planetary Annihilation? The cost gets you the game early at least.Jun 14, 2013 7:27 AM CDT - MSI launches 14-inch GT40 "Dragon Eyes" laptop
MSI launches GT40 gaming laptop, features illuminated "Dragon Eyes" on top of aluminum cover.Jun 13, 2013 3:07 PM CDT - iFixit tears down new Xbox 360 E, mostly the same hardware with minor cosmetic changes
Xbox 360 E gets taken apart by iFixit, retains exact same heatsink and fan as Model S.Jun 13, 2013 12:39 PM CDT - Sony dives deeper into DriveClub, clues us in on some more aspects of the game
Sony clues us in on all things DriveClub, could be serious competitor to Forza 5, and GT6.Jun 13, 2013 10:13 AM CDT - TweakTown goes hands-on with DriveClub on the PS4
We go hands on with the Playstation 4's DriveClub at E3 2013.Jun 13, 2013 9:55 AM CDT - TweakTown previews World of Warships at E3 2013
World of Warships is a new war-themed game from WarGaming.net.Jun 12, 2013 10:34 PM CDT - We get a glimpse at the new Xbox 360 design, looks like the RROD may be gone
Microsoft refreshes Xbox 360 appearance - removes power ring, adds additional cooling vents and two-tone paint job.Jun 12, 2013 2:51 PM CDT - Microsoft continues Xbox downward spiral, says customers without internet can stick with Xbox 360
Microsoft tells those with no internet to stick with the Xbox 360, and the world will one day appreciate the Xbox One's always connected requirement.Jun 12, 2013 2:20 PM CDT - Facebook jumps on the #hashtag #bandwagon, now those annoying tags become something useful
Facebook now comes with 100% more #hashtags.Jun 12, 2013 1:45 PM CDT - SparkFun Electronics beats iFixit to the punch, becomes first to post a teardown of Google Glass
Google Glass gets torn down by SparkFun Electronics and Catwig.com, pics inside!Jun 12, 2013 12:43 PM CDT - Sony Australia announce pricing for new 4K displays
Sony announce pricing for two of their 4K displays.Jun 11, 2013 10:25 PM CDT - Plextor shows off how much quicker their SSDs are than a traditional HDD
Plextor demos SSD vs HDD race at E3.Jun 11, 2013 6:33 PM CDT - AMD shows of the "world's fastest mobile GPU" in an MSI notebook
MSI and AMD show off worlds fastest mobile GPU by running Bioshock Infinite running at1080p and max settings on a MSI GX70 notebook.Jun 11, 2013 5:58 PM CDT - We go eyes on with AMD's 5 x 65-inch Eyefinity demo at E3
AMD shows off massive Eyefinity display featuring five 65" displays.Jun 11, 2013 5:13 PM CDT - Sony backpedals a little on their No DRM announcement, says there will be development studio DRM
Sony President, Jack Tretton, changes story slightly on the "No PS4 DRM" comment made last night.Jun 11, 2013 3:52 PM CDT - Oculus Rift goes HD, E3 attendees can experience virtual reality in full 1080p goodness
Oculus Rift gets upgraded to 1080p via two 960x1080 displays in portrait orientation.Jun 11, 2013 3:39 PM CDT - Intel announces cloud computing-focused SSD - DC S3500 series
Intel launches new DC S3500 series solid state drives aimed at cloud computing applications.Jun 11, 2013 12:46 PM CDT - AMD unleashes powerful 5GHz CPU, say hello to the FX-9590
AMD releases first factory shipped 5GHz CPU, only available to systems integrators at the moment.Jun 11, 2013 10:45 AM CDT - Mad Catz officially announces Project M.O.J.O console, hardware specs inside
Project M.O.J.O hardware specs released, packs a punch for such a small micro-console.Jun 11, 2013 9:28 AM CDT - Alienware revamps their gaming notebook lineup
Alienware spruce up their gaming laptop range, Haswell enters the game.Jun 11, 2013 6:26 AM CDT - iOS 7 is a love child of all mobile operating systems, and that's not a bad thing
Apple's iOS 7 is shaping up nicely and has borrowed heavily from its competitors.Jun 11, 2013 3:19 AM CDT - Sony troll Microsoft by showing you how easy it is to share games on the PS4
Good Guy Sony shows how easy it is to share PS4 games.Jun 10, 2013 11:29 PM CDT - Mirror's Edge to return via next-gen consoles and Electronic Arts
Mirror's Edge returns with a next-gen console reboot!Jun 10, 2013 7:29 PM CDT - EA and Victory Games says a new Command & Conquer is on the way
A Command & Conquer refresh is on its way, unbelieveable visuals take it to the next level!Jun 10, 2013 7:19 PM CDT - EA Sports shows off new UFC game powered by EA IGNITE technology
EA announces EA Sports UFC, a revolutionary fighting game powered by the IGNITE engine.Jun 10, 2013 7:01 PM CDT - FIFA 14 brings stadium and players to life on Xbox One and Playstation 4
EA announces FIFA 14, brings players and stadium to life!Jun 10, 2013 5:49 PM CDT - EA announces Madden 25 at E3 press conference
EA announces Madden 25, most advanced football game ever created!Jun 10, 2013 5:32 PM CDT - EA shows off Battlefield 4 multiplayer footage at E3, makes CoD Ghost look like old school Counter Strike
Battlefield 4 demoed at two events this morning, truly takes the FPS to the next level of gaming.Jun 10, 2013 5:16 PM CDT - Microsoft announces Forza 5 for Xbox One, utilizes cloud processing for unrivaled graphics and performance
Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios show off Forza 5, the most advanced racing game ever created.Jun 10, 2013 12:22 PM CDT - Microsoft reacquires lost Windows phone "Blue" prototype
Prototype Microsoft Windows Phone Blue lost, sold and recovered, interesting new features coming to Windows Phone 8.1.Jun 10, 2013 10:37 AM CDT - NSA whistleblower isn't scared, doesn't like the surveillance state the US has built
NSA whistleblowser Edward Snowden is the most wanted man in the world right now.Jun 10, 2013 2:50 AM CDT - Supermicro displays SuperStorage Server at Computex 2013
Supermicro displays the latest in their SuperStorage Servers at Computex with 12Gb/s connectivity.Jun 10, 2013 2:07 AM CDT - Supermicro displays 12-node 5038ML-H12TRF Haswell server architecture
Supermicro displays the SuperServer 5038ML-H12TRF 12 node server.Jun 10, 2013 12:43 AM CDT - Western Digital explains their new 5mm SSHD
WD give us the skinny on their new slim 5mm HDD.Jun 9, 2013 10:20 PM CDT - Soon but not soon enough - OCZ Vector PCIe, it's coming
OCZ Vertex PCIe, it's coming and we can't wait.Jun 9, 2013 6:26 AM CDT - Noctua shows world's 1st ANC CPU cooler
Noctua get back into the cooling game in a serious way at Computex 2013.Jun 9, 2013 5:37 AM CDT - MemoRight XT3 Series SSD joins the world's of Marvell and TLC together
MemoRight show off an impressive SSD at Computex 2013.Jun 9, 2013 4:23 AM CDT - QNAP brings 10GbE to the SMB market
QNAP brings 10GbE into four- and six-bay models.Jun 8, 2013 1:36 AM CDT - Kaspersky discovers 'most sophisticated' Android trojan yet
Most sophisticated Android trojan ever has been discovered by Kaspersky.Jun 7, 2013 5:03 PM CDT - LeakedTT: Verizon adds two new LG phones to prepaid device lineup
Verizon rebrands two budget Android phones for prepaid service sales.Jun 7, 2013 11:03 AM CDT - ASUS shows off some military themed motherboards at Computex 2013
ASUS' military themed motherboards at Computex 2013 definitely stand out from the crowd.Jun 7, 2013 7:15 AM CDT - We take a closer look at Sapphire's beautiful Atomic HD 7990 GPU
Sapphire's Atomic HD 7990 GPU is truly a work of art.Jun 7, 2013 5:40 AM CDT - Intel shows off 128GB Thunderbolt thumb drive at Computex Taipei 2013
Intel shows off 128GB Thunderbolt USB drive at Computex Taipei 2013.Jun 6, 2013 6:04 PM CDT - SteelSeries introduces new line of headsets, say hello to H-Series
SteelSeries introduces new H-series line of gaming headsets.Jun 6, 2013 4:02 PM CDT - Comcast Executive Vice President says gigabit internet would be wasted on Americans
Comcast VP says that gigabit internet is too fast for current use, would be useless until things improve.Jun 6, 2013 1:05 PM CDT - Amazon launches new store front for independent game developers
Amazon launches new Indie Game store, offers 75% off and three free games on purchases during June and July.Jun 6, 2013 9:21 AM CDT - ASRock hit the start line with BMW Designworks Barebone
BMW Designworks design new Barebone system for ASRock.Jun 6, 2013 7:24 AM CDT - There is NGFF and then there is ADATA 1800MB/s NGFF at Computex
ADATA pushing hard in the solid state department, its NGFF part is just one example.Jun 6, 2013 7:01 AM CDT - ASRock gets us wet with their Z87 OC FORMULA motherboard
ASRock spill water over the Z87 OC FORMULA to show off its water-proof abilities.Jun 6, 2013 6:50 AM CDT - Rosewill's new Neutron case is a cousin to BitFenix's awesome Prodigy case
Rosewill impress with their Neutron chassis, could be your next mini ATX build.Jun 6, 2013 6:18 AM CDT - Areca ARC-1883 RAID Controller series coming soon with SAS 12Gb/s
Storage with 12Gb/s transfers is on the way and Areca are prepared.Jun 6, 2013 6:12 AM CDT - DisplayLink show off USB-powered monitor technology
DisplayLink impress us a second time with their USB-powered monitor tech at Computex.Jun 6, 2013 5:17 AM CDT - Hands-on video with the awesome Steiger Dynamics LEET Core chassis
Close-up look at the case category winner of TweakTown's Best of Computex 2013 awards.Jun 6, 2013 5:06 AM CDT - DisplayLink impress us with their 4-monitor USB-based display expansion
DisplayLink have some amazing technology, is a cost-effective Mac display expansion.Jun 6, 2013 4:27 AM CDT - Are you really getting what you pay for with the Google Nexus 10? Intel questions clock speeds
Google Nexus 10 seen often clocking down CPU speed due to heat related issues.Jun 5, 2013 8:46 PM CDT - ADATA shows enterprise SSDs with new LSI controller among them
ADATA to enter the enterprise SSD market.Jun 5, 2013 6:05 PM CDT - ADATA to enter the personal cloud market; shows low drive count NAS at Computex Taipei 2013
ADATA debuts NAS devices at Computex Taipei 2013.Jun 5, 2013 5:16 PM CDT - ADATA announces SX920 SSD that uses Marvell controller
ADATA shows off SSD that uses Marvell controller at Computex Taipei 2013.Jun 5, 2013 5:08 PM CDT - Plextor prepares m.2 (NGFF) at Computex Taipei 2013
Plextor working on NGFF SSDs, show them off at Computex Taipei 2013.Jun 5, 2013 4:44 PM CDT - Plextor shows early M6 specifications at Computex Taipei 2013
Plextor shows off M6 SSD at Computex Taipei 2013.Jun 5, 2013 4:31 PM CDT - Plextor drops TLC from SSD lineup
Plextor drops plans for a TLC SSD.Jun 5, 2013 4:16 PM CDT - Firefox to become more Chrome-like in October with version 25
Mozilla to give Firefox a complete refresh in version 25, looks a lot like Google Chrome.Jun 5, 2013 1:33 PM CDT - MSI expand their motherboard line up with the Z87 POWER and more
MSI show off a ton of Haswell-capable boards at Computex 2013.Jun 5, 2013 1:18 PM CDT - G.Skill listen in with new Ripjaws audio gear
G.Skill expand their product line with new Ripjaws headphones.Jun 5, 2013 11:06 AM CDT - Intel Baytrail Android reference tablet running SkyCastle 2 at 2560 x 1440
Intel's Francois Piednoel got a little hot under the collar when showing us his upcoming baby.Jun 5, 2013 10:50 AM CDT - ADATA show color changing RAM heat spreader and more
Some upgrades and a new color changing heat spreader from ADATA.Jun 5, 2013 10:46 AM CDT - Crucial and Micron give us the low-down on the current state of DDR4 memory, with nice pictures of course
Crucial and Micron ready to rock and roll with DDR4 RAM once platforms are ready.Jun 5, 2013 10:28 AM CDT - OCZ shows off new Fatal1ty 750-watt Bronze rated PSU, Haswell-ready and at a good price
Good price for gamers and will work on your Haswell system.Jun 5, 2013 10:05 AM CDT - We go hands-on with the Intel Clover Trail+ powered Lenovo K900 smartphone
Lenovo's K900 gets a play, the Intel-powered smartphone with a 5.5-inch 1080p display.Jun 5, 2013 9:39 AM CDT - Thermaltake unveil an awesome digital PSU that lets you monitor and control things in real-time
Thermaltake continue their innovation rollercoaster with their new digital power supplies.Jun 5, 2013 9:24 AM CDT - ReportTT: Amazon expanding grocery business to Los Angeles, San Fransisco
Amazon reportedly expanding little-known grocery business into Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area.Jun 4, 2013 6:25 PM CDT - Halo: Spartan Assault arrives on Windows Phone and Windows 8
The next installment in Halo series has been announced, not what anyone was expecting.Jun 4, 2013 12:03 PM CDT - We get Classified Clearance to check out latest EVGA video cards
With top level clearance achieved; we check out the latest GTX 700 offerings from EVGA.Jun 4, 2013 10:12 AM CDT - Patriot fill mobile devices gas tank with new Fuel+ Chargers
Patriot introduce its new Fuel+ Chargers for people on the go.Jun 4, 2013 9:47 AM CDT - EVGA show off Z87 motherboards and remind us of X79
EVGA show off its new Z87 boards and remind us about the still strong X79 chipset with a new board.Jun 4, 2013 9:32 AM CDT - EVGA expand their line up with mITX barebone and new PSUs
EVGA release some new PSUs and a barebone ITX system that can pack quite the punch.Jun 4, 2013 9:10 AM CDT - Corsair strap us in for some high-speed memory clocks
With Jake and some LN2 we see 3000MHz DDR become nothing as we move higher.Jun 4, 2013 8:41 AM CDT - InWin's KingSize H-Frame open-air chassis is a hot mess of a chassis indeed
InWin have their KingSize H-Frame open-air chassis on display at Computex Taipei 2013.Jun 4, 2013 5:10 AM CDT - NZXT shows off new Phantom 530 and new prototype water cooling for GeForce GTX TITAN
NZXT gets serious with new case and kick ass video card water cooling prototype.Jun 4, 2013 3:49 AM CDT - ASUS' new ROG Nomad Back Pack is your new LAN friend
ASUS' Republic of Gamers line of products extends into the ROG Nomad Back Pack.Jun 4, 2013 3:44 AM CDT - AMD show off 5-screen Eyefinity running from a single Radeon HD 7990 at Computex Taipei 2013
AMD show off a 5-screen Eyefinity rig at Computex, all in portrait mode.Jun 4, 2013 3:18 AM CDT - InWin's Tou is an absolutely gorgeous work of art, oh and it's a PC chassis, too
InWin show off their beautiful Tou full-tower chassis at Computex, check it out!Jun 4, 2013 2:49 AM CDT - BitFenix enter the audio game with their new Flo headsets
BitFenix go with the Flo, unveiling some new audio headsets.Jun 3, 2013 8:19 PM CDT - Corsair launches new Vengeance Pro Series of DDR3 RAM at Computex Taipei 2013
Corsair debuts new line of Vengeance Pro DDR3 RAM at Computex Taipei 2013.Jun 3, 2013 8:15 PM CDT - BitFenix goes Prodigy 2.0 with the new Prodigy M which supports microATX motherboards
BitFenix's new Prodigy M wants you to build a new PC with its microATX capabilities.Jun 3, 2013 8:01 PM CDT - Corsair debuts two new cases at Computex Taipei 2013, say hello to the Carbide Air 540 and Carbide 330R
Corsair debuts two new cases in the Carbide series at Computex Taipei 2013.Jun 3, 2013 8:01 PM CDT - GIGABYTE reveals a slew of new gaming notebooks, Ultrabooks and more
GIGABYTE unveils their gaming orientated 'Ultrablade' gaming laptops, and much more.Jun 3, 2013 7:00 PM CDT - GIGABYTE adds new LGA1150 motherboard to Sniper line of gaming motherboards
GIGABYTE debuts LGA 1150 Sniper motherboard designed for gamers at Computex Taipei 2013.Jun 3, 2013 6:30 PM CDT - Tt eSports DRACCO CAPTAIN Gaming headset spotted at Computex 2013
Tt eSports shows off DRACCO CAPTAIN gaming headset at Computex Taipei 2013.Jun 3, 2013 4:00 PM CDT - LAPD get into standoff with Call of Duty 'Ghost' statue
LAPD enter into a standoff with Call of Duty Ghost statue after curious designer hits newly installed panic button.Jun 3, 2013 3:33 PM CDT - InWin debuts new GR-3 full-tower chassis aimed at serious gamers who want serious audio
InWin unveils GR-3 full-tower chassis, includes wireless charging and built-in 5.1 surround headphone amplifier.Jun 3, 2013 3:00 PM CDT - Lian Li unveils massive PC-D600 PC chassis
LianLi debuts new PC-D600 chassis for those who need extreme amount of space.Jun 3, 2013 2:00 PM CDT - Sapphire's new dual-GPU Atomic HD7990 6GB will redefine your GPU dreams
Sapphire's new Atomic HD7990 6GB is a dual-GPU beast!Jun 3, 2013 1:15 PM CDT - ASRock breaks world record with Z87M OC Formula by running memory module at 4095MHz
ASRock's Z87M OC Formula breaks world record with DDR3 memory module running at 4095MHz.Jun 3, 2013 1:02 PM CDT - ROCCAT's Ryos MK Pro is a mechanical keyboard with per-key illumination and much more
ROCCAT unveil a new mechanical gaming keyboard, the Ryos MK Pro.Jun 3, 2013 1:02 PM CDT - ROCCAT's Power-Grid lets you control your games and computer all from your smartphone
ROCCAT's new Power-Grid app allows you to control your PC and games from your smartphone.Jun 3, 2013 12:30 PM CDT - Zalman unveils two new towers, the Z3 and Z3 Plus
Welcome to Zalman's two new cases, the Z3 and Z3 Plus.Jun 3, 2013 11:31 AM CDT - LeakedTT: Image of low-cost iPhone's rear cover have been spotted
Images surface of so-called low-cost iPhone.Jun 3, 2013 11:18 AM CDT - ASUS releases new 802.11ac Wi-Fi router capable of speeds up to 1900Mbps
ASUS unveils RT-68U 802.11ac Wi-Fi Router, capable of speeds up to 1900Mbps.Jun 3, 2013 10:52 AM CDT - Take Two Interactive looking to capitalize on used games too
Take Two says they want to tax used games as well, looking to follow in Microsoft's footsteps.Jun 3, 2013 8:47 AM CDT - Corsair and Intel kick off Computex with the world's best overclockers
We go eyes-on and drinks-on at the Corsair and Intel OC Main Event in Taipei.Jun 3, 2013 7:36 AM CDT - ASUS' new 4K monitor is shaping up beautifully at Computex 2013
ASUS shows off their new 4K-capable monitor at Computex 2013.Jun 3, 2013 5:24 AM CDT - Google is pushing for their Fiber server to be profitable, could break into new markets soon
Google want Fiber to be profitable, could reach new markets in the near future.Jun 1, 2013 10:21 PM CDT - Haswell and USB 3.0 seeing big issues with USB drives
Intel's still-fresh 8-series "Haswell" is having issues with USB 3.0 and flash drives.Jun 1, 2013 9:58 AM CDT - A hands-on video of GIGABYTE's range of Intel Z87 Express "Haswell" motherboards
An early look at GIGABYTE's Intel 8 Series motherboard for Haswell, highlights include Z87X-OC Force and G1.Sniper 5.Jun 1, 2013 8:59 AM CDT - Oculus VR co-founder killed, was a bystander who got hit by a car in a police chase
Oculus VR co-founder, Andrew Scott Reisse, dead at 33.Jun 1, 2013 6:00 AM CDT - Hands on with GIGABYTE's new ultra compact PC, the BRIX
GIGABYTE enters the super small PC arena with BRIX, we go hands on.Jun 1, 2013 4:39 AM CDT
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