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- New BlackBerry BB10 update said to be deleting text messages randomly
BlackBerry BB10 update deletes text messages and in some cases blocks SMS messaging entirely.Jul 31, 2013 10:50 PM CDT - Canon enables the selfie video with the new Vixia mini
Canon unveils the Vixia mini, a 1080p 12.8-megapixel video camera designed for personal videography.Jul 31, 2013 9:05 PM CDT - Apple feels pressure from Google Chromecast, refurb Apple TV now $75
Apple drops price on refurb Apple TV units to just $75, possibly the result of Google's success with Chromecast.Jul 31, 2013 6:03 PM CDT - AMD and Intel in bed with NSA? Are backdoors built into processors?
Security experts say that the NSA could have hardware level backdoors built into every AMD and Intel processor in use today.Jul 31, 2013 4:04 PM CDT - Xbox 360 gets new stand-up comedy app from Comedy Central
Comedy Central launches new CC: Stand-Up app on Xbox 360 for Xbox Live Gold subscribers.Jul 31, 2013 3:03 PM CDT - Samsung responds to benchmark cooking allegations, denies everything
Samsung releases statement about benchmark rigging, denies and justifies.Jul 31, 2013 2:05 PM CDT - Next-gen Kindle Fire HD to feature high-end specs, but low price
Amazon working on refreshed Kindle Fire HD, would feature high-end specs but a decent price.Jul 31, 2013 8:30 AM CDT - Google provide some tips on how to use Photo Sphere on Android 4.3
Google detail Photo Sphere in a new how-to video for Android 4.3.Jul 31, 2013 6:29 AM CDT - Paperboy in VR? Oculus Rift and Kinect enable 'Paperdude VR'
Oculus Rift and Kinect used to make Paperdude VR, a homage to Atari's 1984 classic, Paperboy.Jul 31, 2013 12:30 AM CDT - Canada reaches for deep space with next-gen robotic arm
Canada develops a next-gen robotic space arm, will give them a hand in deep space.Jul 30, 2013 11:25 PM CDT - Samsung caught cheating in benchmarks with the Galaxy S4
Samsung caught with their Korean pants down after boosting their Galaxy S4's clock speeds for benchmarks.Jul 30, 2013 11:13 PM CDT - Sub-$5000 4K-capable TVs are making their way Down Under
Live in Australia? Don't have $10,000+ for a 4K-capable TV, well, how does $4999 sound?Jul 30, 2013 9:50 PM CDT - iBUYPOWER's Valkyrie and Revolt are now available with AMD CPUs
iBUYPOWER partners up with AMD, uses their A10 quad-core CPUs in their Valkyrie and Revolt systems.Jul 30, 2013 9:29 PM CDT - iBUYPOWER & Computer Logic Gaming unveil competition gaming systems
iBUYPOWER teams up with CLG to launch three new high-performance, competition grade gaming systems.Jul 30, 2013 5:33 PM CDT - Mach Xtreme unveils LX USB 3.0 affordable flash drives
Mach Xtreme launches new line of affordable USB 3.0 thumb drives.Jul 30, 2013 5:05 PM CDT - Phanteks unveils PH-F140XP and PH-F140SP series PC cooling fans
Phanteks releases two new series of high-performance PC cooling fans.Jul 30, 2013 4:04 PM CDT - Marvel shows ARMADA 1500 Mini SoC, the chip that powers Chromecast
Marvel unveils ARMADA 1500 Mini, the heart and soul of Google's Chromecast.Jul 30, 2013 3:03 PM CDT - Nintendo confirms Black 3DS XL American launch on August 11
Nintendo says the Black 3DS XL will arrive for retail sales on August 11, just in time to play the new Mario & Luigi: Dream Team game.Jul 30, 2013 2:05 PM CDT - Vimeo, Redbox Instant, and Plex announce plans to support Chromecast
More companies jump on the Chromecast bandwagon, Vimeo, Redbox Instant, and Plex all showing interest in developing apps for the device.Jul 30, 2013 10:04 AM CDT - Samsung releases official hands-on video of Galaxy S4 Zoom
Samsung shows off its Galaxy S4 Zoom in a new official hands-on video.Jul 30, 2013 9:05 AM CDT - US Army will use Unreal Engine 3 for training simulations
Unreal Engine 3 licensed to a contractor that will see the US Army use it for training simulations.Jul 30, 2013 7:25 AM CDT - Origin PC launch Haswell-based gaming notebook with GTX 765M GPU
Origin PC's new gaming notebook features Haswell processor and GeForce GTX 765M GPU.Jul 30, 2013 4:21 AM CDT - RumorTT: Samsung working on 12.2-inch high-end tablet
RumorTT: Samsung working on a high-end 12.2-inch and 10-inch tablets.Jul 30, 2013 1:26 AM CDT - Microsoft files DMCA Takedown with Google against itself
Microsoft accidentally lists itself in a DMCA takedown notice through the use of automation software.Jul 29, 2013 9:39 PM CDT - Cubitek unveils new silent mini-ITX aluminum chassis
Cubitek releases new all aluminum Mini Center mini-ITX chassis.Jul 29, 2013 7:37 PM CDT - Cooler Master announces CM 690 III, a refined successor to the 690 II
Cooler Master unveils CM 690 III, the third installment in the CM 690 Saga.Jul 29, 2013 7:02 PM CDT - The Old Reader to follow Google Reader to the grave
The Old Reader to shut its doors to the public and open a private site for select members.Jul 29, 2013 4:32 PM CDT - Buffalo announces TeraStation 3000 Series NAS
Buffalo Technology introduces the TeraStation, a new solution for small office or working professional storage.Jul 29, 2013 1:59 PM CDT - Team Meat troll a scammer in epic hour long phone call about movie
Super Meat Boy devs troll a scammer who is trying to pitch a SMB movie, and it is all caught on video!Jul 29, 2013 12:07 PM CDT - Phil Fish, the developer of Fez calls it quits, says no Fez 2
Fez developer calls it quits, tells all the haters that "They win" and he is "taking the money and running"Jul 29, 2013 11:11 AM CDT - Dell enters beta testing of new thumb drive sized Android PC
Dell is said to have entered the beta testing phase for Project Ophelia, the company's response to Chromecast.Jul 29, 2013 10:03 AM CDT - RumorTT: Nokia said to be prepping Bluetooth 4.0 "Treasure Tag"
Nokia is prepping a Bluetooth 4.0 "Treasure Tag" that will aid in helping you find lost things such as keys or even your phone.Jul 29, 2013 9:05 AM CDT - Cover-based shooter made with Oculus Rift and Razer Hydra
Oculus Rift and Razer Hydra used to make a cover-based shooter, please let me buy it now!Jul 29, 2013 6:33 AM CDT - Amazon creates 5,000 new full-time jobs across the US
Amazon doubles down on the US, creates over 5,000 new full-time jobs.Jul 29, 2013 4:21 AM CDT - Valve: No Half-Life 3 for E3 2014... Me? Tears
Valve says Half-Life 3 won't be shown off at E3 2014.Jul 29, 2013 12:25 AM CDT - Using just basic tools, all GPS units across the world can be hacked
The world's GPS system has a massive security flaw and is open to hacks.Jul 28, 2013 10:58 PM CDT - Free iPads for all kids in Los Angeles schools by 2014
All LA-based school kids to receive free iPads by next year.Jul 28, 2013 12:21 PM CDT - Refreshed Nexus 7 will receive two updates at launch
Two new updates for refreshed Nexus 7 are being prepared.Jul 28, 2013 11:26 AM CDT - How is gaming on triple 4K displays? Check out Dirt 3 at 11520x2160!
Just how does Dirt 3 handle an insane resolution of 11520x2160?Jul 28, 2013 9:26 AM CDT - Refreshed Nexus 7 teardown reveals ease of repairability
iFix it teardown the Nexus 7, find it is easy enough to repair.Jul 28, 2013 5:27 AM CDT - Nokia thinks Microsoft need to improve their Windows Phone platform
Nokia doesn't seem happy with Microsoft's Windows Phone platform.Jul 28, 2013 3:15 AM CDT - Google's Chromecast sells out online in under 36 hours
Google's Chromecast sells out online in just 36 hours.Jul 26, 2013 9:32 PM CDT - Intel to block Haswell overclocking on non-Z87 chipsets with new microcode update
Intel to roll out microcode update that will firmly lock Haswell overclocking to Z87 motherboards.Jul 26, 2013 8:28 PM CDT - ScienceFriday: Hubble captures breathtaking image of Comet ISON, one of the greatest comets humans will ever see
Hubble captures stunning image of Comet ISON.Jul 26, 2013 3:33 PM CDT - Apacer shows off new ARES DDR3-3000 series RAM
Apacer launches new ARES line of high-performance overclocking RAM.Jul 26, 2013 3:03 PM CDT - T-Mobile updates its "Un-Carrier" strategy to stay ahead of the competition
T-Mobile makes all phones $0 down with 24 monthly payments.Jul 26, 2013 2:03 PM CDT - Google to add Google TV to Chromecast, says employee
Google to integrate Chromecast and Google TV together in some form, says Google employee.Jul 26, 2013 12:03 PM CDT - What if Superman punched you? Other than it destroying you, you'd be surprised at the science behind it
What exactly would happen if Superman were real, and if he punched you?Jul 26, 2013 7:30 AM CDT - Intel have been building custom processors for big companies such as eBay and Facebook, are now looking at the datacenter market
Well, well, Intel... how are those custom processors you're building for Facebook (and more) going?Jul 26, 2013 5:29 AM CDT - Intel provides some details on their SSD 530 Series of drives, includes four M.2 form factor models
Intel unveils some details on their new SSD 530 Series of M.2 form factor drives.Jul 26, 2013 3:03 AM CDT - The FCC Shows us what is inside Google's Chromecast dongle
FCC clues us in on Chromecast's internals, user manual as well as other info.Jul 25, 2013 9:45 PM CDT - WikiLeaks Party launches in Australia, gets slammed by a DDoS from an American 'hacktivist'
Australian's finally get a new choice, welcome to the WikiLeaks Party.Jul 25, 2013 9:09 PM CDT - Yandex co-founder Llya Segalovich dies suddenly at 48
Llya Segalovich, co-founder of Russia's Yandex, dies at age 48.Jul 25, 2013 6:04 PM CDT - NVIDIA unveils the Quadro K6000, or what they're calling 'the fastest and most capable GPU ever built'
NVIDIA releases their new Kepler-based Quadro K6000.Jul 24, 2013 11:30 PM CDT - Google unleashes Android 4.3, hits Nexus 4, Nexus 10, the first-gen Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus, today
Google finally unveils Android 4.3, includes a bunch of new features.Jul 24, 2013 9:32 PM CDT - Google launches Google Play Games, a new app that condenses social games into one place
Google launches new Play Games app, a social gaming hub designed to further interaction between gaming friends.Jul 24, 2013 7:07 PM CDT - Google spends $600,000 to bring free Wi-Fi to 31 San Francisco parks
Google donates $600,000 to install and maintain free Wi-Fi in 31 San Francisco parks.Jul 24, 2013 6:34 PM CDT - Newegg has been denied Motion to Compel Discovery from patent troll, says it will seek further review
East Texas judge denies Newegg's Motion to Discover in lawsuit against patent troll TQP.Jul 24, 2013 5:43 PM CDT - ROCCAT launches Kone Pure Optical Mouse and new mouse pad
ROCCAT unleashes new Kone Pure optical mouse and Sense Meteor Blue Mousepad.Jul 24, 2013 4:05 PM CDT - Google officially unveils the second-generation Nexus 7, it is everything we already knew
Google shows off the massively leaked second-generation Nexus 7 - confirms every feature we heard about earlier in the week.Jul 24, 2013 2:46 PM CDT - Intel confirms 4.5 watt Haswell processor aimed towards fanless tablets
Intel announces new 4.5W Haswell processor designed with fanless tablets and convertibles in mind.Jul 24, 2013 2:17 PM CDT - Google announces Chromecast, a $35 media streaming dongle for your TV
Google unveils Chromecast, a project nobody saw coming it seems.Jul 24, 2013 1:52 PM CDT - Best Buy launches pre-orders for next generation Nexus 7 before it is even officially announced
Google's refreshed Nexus 7 appears on pre-order early at Best Buy.Jul 24, 2013 11:05 AM CDT - YouTube will celebrate all things geek on August 4 when it kicks off its first ever Geek Week
YouTube will kick off Geek Week on August 4, will highlight channels such as Geek and Sundry, Nerdist, and over 100 more.Jul 24, 2013 10:05 AM CDT - Dell unveils their new UltraSharp 32, a 32-inch 4K display that will arrive later this year
Dell unveils their first Ultra HD-capable display, the UltraSharp 32.Jul 24, 2013 1:31 AM CDT - Oculus VR and IndieCade join forces for a three-week gaming event called VR Jam
VRJam is a three-week event held by Oculus VR and IndieCade.Jul 24, 2013 12:56 AM CDT - Xbox Live service experiencing ongoing outage, down for some Xbox 360, Windows 8 and Windows Phone subscribers
Microsoft experiencing massive outage of Xbox Live, says it is working on a fix.Jul 23, 2013 7:03 PM CDT - AT&T posts $32 billion in revenue and $3.8 billion in net income
AT&T releases Q2 2013 earnings report.Jul 23, 2013 6:03 PM CDT - EA releases new Need For Speed Rivals trailer
Need for Speed Rivals is further unveiled in new trailer that depicts players as both cops and racers.Jul 23, 2013 5:28 PM CDT - Apple posts record iPhone sales amidst strong Q3 earnings
Apple posts Q3 2013 earnings report, sold 31.2 million iPhones and posted $35.3 billion in profit.Jul 23, 2013 4:27 PM CDT - Electronic Arts post Q1 2014 financial report, things looking fairly solid for the game publishing giant
EA announces its Q1 2014 earnings, managed $222 million in total net income.Jul 23, 2013 3:53 PM CDT - RumorTT: LG is building G-branded tablet, smartwatch and smartglasses
LG files several new, interesting trademarks including one titled G Glass.Jul 23, 2013 3:12 PM CDT - Motorola and Verizon unveil new Droid lineup at event today
Motorola and Verizon release new lineup of Droids during press event in NYC.Jul 23, 2013 2:20 PM CDT - Seagate launches world's first SSHD for enterprise use
Seagate launches world's first SSHD for enterprise use.Jul 23, 2013 11:00 AM CDT - RumorTT: Samsung will release a smartwatch in September
Samsung could release its first smartwatch as early as September if a new report is correct.Jul 23, 2013 10:04 AM CDT - MulticoreWare releases its x265 project into the open source universe
x265 source code released by project developer MulticoreWare, grab your copy today!Jul 23, 2013 9:12 AM CDT - Newlyweds to begin 'Life on Bitcoin' documentary, will live on the digital currency exclusively for three months in the US
For three months, a newlywed couple will live exclusively on Bitcoin.Jul 23, 2013 4:27 AM CDT - Samsung releases more details on their new Exynos 5 Octa processor
More details on Samsung's Exynos 5 Octa processor have been released.Jul 22, 2013 11:07 PM CDT - Leap Motion to leap onto retail shelves on July 28th
The Leap Motion Controller is set to hit store shelves on July 28th for $80.Jul 22, 2013 10:07 PM CDT - Ubuntu unveils new 'Edge' smartphone, looks to crowdfunding to finance the manufacturing
Ubuntu announces crowdfunding campaign to make the Ubuntu Edge smartphone a reality.Jul 22, 2013 9:09 PM CDT - Ubuntu user forums hacked, 1.8 million user credentials stolen
Ubuntu forums have been compromised, personal data for 1.8 million users has been stolen.Jul 22, 2013 8:34 PM CDT - AT&T is set to introduce 300MB and 2GB shared data plans on July 26
AT&T announces two new Mobile Share data packages designed for those who need less and those who need more.Jul 22, 2013 8:05 PM CDT - New reports suggest that Google now accounts from 25% of all North American Internet traffic
Google now makes up 25 percent of all North American Internet traffic.Jul 22, 2013 7:37 PM CDT - LGBT gaming conference "GaymerX" is set to take place on August 3 and 4
GaymerX, the LGBT Gaming Conference is set to kick off on August 3 and 4 with big names like EA Games and Microsoft in attendance.Jul 22, 2013 5:05 PM CDT - HTC is reorganizing its US operations in an attempt to curb the recent downtrend in sales
HTC reorganizes US leadership, hopes to turn around dwindling company.Jul 22, 2013 4:04 PM CDT - RumorTT: Apple's new Mac Pro will likely ship to customers and retail stores in October
Apple may release Mac Pro as early as October 1, also working on matching 4K HDTV for video editing professionals.Jul 22, 2013 2:06 PM CDT - LeakedTT: Updated Google Nexus 7 will hit Best Buy shelves next Tuesday for $229
Leaks continue to flow for refreshed Google Nexus 7, Best Buy ad and official rendering have both popped up online.Jul 22, 2013 12:02 PM CDT - Missed Comic-Con this year? No worries, because Tested.com has 800+ cosplay images to share
Tested.com post over 800 cosplay photos from SDCC! Awesomeness awaits inside!Jul 22, 2013 11:11 AM CDT - Yet more Motorola Moto X images leak ahead of next week's launch
Images surface of a white Moto X ahead of August 1 launch.Jul 22, 2013 9:04 AM CDT - Moto X benchmarks hint at a mid-range smartphone, nothing overly special
It looks like the Moto X smartphone is going to be nothing but a mid-range handset.Jul 22, 2013 6:27 AM CDT - Over 1.5 million Android devices are activated each day, Google Play Store passes 50 billion downloads, too
Over 50 billion downloads on the Google Play Store and more than 1.5 million Android devices activated each day.Jul 22, 2013 2:30 AM CDT - Sony Xperia Z Ultra will launch for $799 in Hong Kong next week
Sony Xperia Z Ultra to launch next week in Hong Kong for $799.Jul 21, 2013 10:31 PM CDT - Over 750 million smartphone owners could be at risk because of a huge SIM security flaw
SIM security flaw could see over 750 million smartphone owners at risk.Jul 21, 2013 9:36 PM CDT - Set phasers to 'win' for a chance to snag Star Trek: The Next Generation Season Four on Blu-ray
Want to win a free copy of Star Trek: The Next Generation Season 4 on Blu-ray, enter here!Jul 21, 2013 8:07 PM CDT - Zack Snyder confirms Superman/Batman movie for 2015
We can expect a Superman/Batman movie for 2015, Zack Snyder confirms the news at Comic-Con 2013.Jul 21, 2013 7:34 AM CDT - Panasonic hit with $56.5 million fine over price fixing, multiple execs to serve jail time
Panasonic slapped with $56.5 million fine over price fixing on laptop battery packs and auto parts.Jul 21, 2013 6:24 AM CDT - We catch a look of Watch Dogs at PAX AU and walk away wanting it that much more
Ubisoft wow the crowd of PAX Australia 2013 with Watch Dogs.Jul 21, 2013 2:43 AM CDT - Moto X will officially be unveiled on August 1 in NYC by Motorola
Motorola announces that it will unveil the Moto X on August 1 at an event in NYC.Jul 19, 2013 6:03 PM CDT - Swiftech pulls H220 CPU cooler from shelves after patent issues
Swiftech pulls H220 CPU Cooling Kit from US market.Jul 19, 2013 5:02 PM CDT - GitHub suffers massive DDoS attack, says it is recovering quickly
GitHub the victim of a massive DDoS attack, has been experiencing server outages and downtime all day.Jul 19, 2013 4:33 PM CDT - Micron inadvertently reveals new Micron SSD controller and 520 NVMe SSD
Micron inadvertently reveals new Micron SSD controller and 520 NVMe SSD during investor meeting.Jul 19, 2013 3:40 PM CDT - After 23 years in the gaming industry, THQ receives approval for liquidation
The giant has fallen, THQ's liquidation has been approved and is no more.Jul 19, 2013 3:31 PM CDT - Apple releases software update for Macbook Air to fix issues with Wi-Fi
Apple releases software update for Macbook Air to fix bugs it won't acknowledge.Jul 19, 2013 11:14 AM CDT - Evernote rolls out update to iOS app, now includes shortcuts, related notes, and Skitch
Evernote for iOS gets updated, brings new free and premium features to the table.Jul 19, 2013 9:14 AM CDT - Virtual Reality Insanity are going to blow gamers' minds away by opening up a VR gaming bar in Melbourne, Australia
Virtual Reality Insanity are going to redefine reality in Melbourne, Australia with a new VR gaming bar.Jul 19, 2013 2:41 AM CDT - 2013 Samsung SSD Global Summit - PCIe based m.2 SSDs are close, benchmarks inside
Get a first-hand look at early Samsung PCIe m.2 NGFF SSD benchmarks from Seoul event.Jul 19, 2013 2:15 AM CDT - 2013 Samsung SSD Global Summit - AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption coming to 840 Series
Samsung discusses adding AES 256-bit Hardware Encryption to 840 Series SSDs with new firmware.Jul 19, 2013 1:40 AM CDT - We go hands-on with Oculus VR HD, where we can barely contain our excitement
I finally get to test out Oculus' VR headset and I have my mind blown into pieces.Jul 19, 2013 1:04 AM CDT - Dell to release a "Precision" laptop later this year with 3200x1800 display
Dell is working on a new laptop to rival Apple's MacBook Pro, will feature a 3200x1800 display.Jul 18, 2013 7:37 PM CDT - XSPC issues safety notice on D5 Dual Bay Reservoir
XSPC addresses warping issues in their D5 Dual Bay reservoir.Jul 18, 2013 5:32 PM CDT - OUYA to match Kickstarter funds raised for games exclusive to its console
Kickstarter announces funding matching initiative for exclusive games funded on Kickstarter.Jul 18, 2013 4:27 PM CDT - Scientists finally capture video of the pitch dropping in 69-year-old Pitch Drop ExperimentIt finally happened! A drop of pitch from the Pitch Drop Experiment finally fallen after 69 years and was caught on camera!Jul 18, 2013 4:04 PM CDT
- LeakedTT: Android 4.3 detailed in new video
Android 4.3 leaks in newly surfaced video of Nexus 4 which previously belonged to a Google employee.Jul 18, 2013 3:03 PM CDT - NCAA cuts ties with EA Sports, no more NCAA Sports games for the foreseeable future
NCAA pulls out of the collegiate video game market, says it will not re-up contract with EA Sports in 2014.Jul 18, 2013 12:03 PM CDT - HTC officially announces HTC One Mini, a smaller flagship with smaller features
HTC officially introduces us to the One Mini, a smaller, less feature rich version of its flagship the HTC One.Jul 18, 2013 11:13 AM CDT - New "Swell" app is like Pandora for audio news, gets backed with $5.4 million in funding
Swell app raises $5.4 million in new funding just 1 month after launch.Jul 18, 2013 9:10 AM CDT - Samsung launches new 840 EVO series of Solid State Drives at annual Global SSD Summit
Samsung unleashes new 840 EVO SSD line with capacities up to 1TB.Jul 17, 2013 8:00 PM CDT - LeakedTT: New images surface of "low-cost" iPhone plastic shell being compared to current iPhone 5
Leaked images surface of the actual plastic shell that the so-called "low-cost" iPhone will wear on its back.Jul 17, 2013 7:07 PM CDT - 19-year-old spends a year of his life building a Skyrim mod, the results are breathtaking
Falscaar is a new Skyrim mod that adds 25 hours of game play and a new land mass 1/3 the size of Skyrim.Jul 17, 2013 5:31 PM CDT - Logitech introduces new Z600 Bluetooth stereo speakers
Logitech releases a new set of Bluetooth speakers for streaming from your wireless devices.Jul 17, 2013 3:41 PM CDT - Qualcomm to pay its shareholders a dividend of $0.35 per share
Qualcomm shareholders will see a $0.35 per share dividend in september.Jul 17, 2013 12:28 PM CDT - WhatsApp removes up-front fee iOS devices, moves to yearly subscription plan
WhatsApp goes free on iOS for first year, $1/year thereafter, existing users free for life!Jul 17, 2013 11:41 AM CDT - Google's Street View now lets viewers experience Paris from the top of the Eiffel Tower
Google Street View visits the top of the Eiffel Tower, awe inspiring panoramas ensue.Jul 17, 2013 10:39 AM CDT - Panasonic unveils a new rugged wireless speaker dubbed the SC-NT10
Panasonic shows off SC-NT10, a 4W portable bluetooth speaker that is as rugged as they come!Jul 17, 2013 9:29 AM CDT - Oculus Rift could one day be free, but for now we should expect a $300 price point
Oculus are still hoping to hit $300 for Rift at launch, would like to one day offer VR for free.Jul 17, 2013 4:23 AM CDT - Apple TV dominates the streaming media device market
Apple takes home a 56% share of the streaming IP device market thanks to their Apple TV.Jul 17, 2013 12:31 AM CDT - One of the best artificial intelligence systems is about as smart as an average 4-year-old child
One of the most advanced AI systems in the world is as smart as a 4-year-old child.Jul 16, 2013 9:31 PM CDT - Google's redesigned Maps for desktop beta now available to all users
Google opens up refreshed Maps Beta to the public.Jul 16, 2013 9:04 PM CDT - Sony wanted the DualShock 4 controller to measure your sweat levels
Sony once planned to incorporate stress level sensing into the DualShock 4.Jul 16, 2013 8:03 PM CDT - The Apex has been unleashed by SteelSeries, claims to be the world's fastest gaming keyboard
SteelSeries unleashes Apex, the fastest gaming keyboard in the world.Jul 16, 2013 2:01 PM CDT - Griffin releases highly anticipated Power Dock 5, will charge and store up to 5 iOS devices at once
Griffin launches new 5 bay iOS device charging station called PowerDock 5.Jul 16, 2013 1:06 PM CDT - AT&T announces new "Next" service that lets customers upgrade phones similar to T-Mobile
AT&T follows T-Mobile's lead, offers phones off contract and allows monthly payments.Jul 16, 2013 12:09 PM CDT - Mad Catz unveils Killer Instinct Arcade FightStick Tournament Edition 2 for Xbox One
Mad Catz unveil Killer Instinct edition of Arcade FightStick 2.Jul 16, 2013 11:11 AM CDT - Sony confirms September 9 launch date for SmartWatch 2
Sony to release its SmartWatch 2 on September 9.Jul 16, 2013 9:02 AM CDT - Edward Snowden reveals that Microsoft have built a backdoor in Outlook.com for the NSA
Outlook.com has a backdoor built in for the NSA, just when you thought your e-mails were private.Jul 16, 2013 5:01 AM CDT - Apple iPhone sales aren't expected to grow, but we aren't surprised
iPhone sales begin to come to a crawl when compared to previous quarters.Jul 16, 2013 3:00 AM CDT - Yahoo launches username wish list as it begins resetting inactive usernames
Yahoo begins deleting accounts that have been inactive for more than 12 months. Opens new user name wishlist to help you land that user name you have always wanted.Jul 16, 2013 1:19 AM CDT - RetroTT: Nintendo's Famicom turns the big three-zero today
Nintendo's Famicom turns 30 today, Wii U has nothing on this powerhouse!Jul 15, 2013 7:07 PM CDT - Sprint adds a trifecta of new tri-band LTE devices from Netgear and Novatel
Sprint launches 3 new LTE devices, still includes 2 year contracts.Jul 15, 2013 6:32 PM CDT - HBO files DMCA takedown for VLC Media Player with Google
HBO tells Google to remove links to VLC torrent due to copyright infringement.Jul 15, 2013 5:34 PM CDT - Elon Musk to publish Hyperloop Transport designs by August 12
Elon Musk unveils his plans to publish Hyperloop Designs before this Fall.Jul 15, 2013 4:05 PM CDT - RumorTT: Apple enters "aggressive" hiring phase for iWatch project, 2014 launch looks likely
Apple still hiring new engineers for project iWatch, said to be facing major obstacles in development.Jul 15, 2013 1:31 PM CDT - Koolance unleashes EXC-800, a portable recirculating liquid chiller for PC liquid cooling enthusiasts
Koolance releases new EXC-800 portable recirculating liquid chiller.Jul 15, 2013 12:28 PM CDT - 20nm NAND SSD shortage affects OCZ, misses first quarter predictions
Continuing 20nm NAND shortage affects OCZ's quarterly financial results.Jul 15, 2013 11:57 AM CDT - Samsung announces ATIV Book 9 US launch date
Samsung opens up US pre-orders for its ATIV Book 9 Lite, in-store purchasing begins July 28.Jul 15, 2013 9:38 AM CDT - Hack a Day is for sale and its writers have launched an Indiegogo campaign to help them buy it
Hack a Day is up for sale and its writers wish to purchase with your help.Jul 15, 2013 9:11 AM CDT - Man sees porn on Safari, sues Apple and requests they put all Apple products in 'safe mode' by default to protect people under 18
Man sues Apple because he looked at porn on his Safari web browser.Jul 15, 2013 1:01 AM CDT - PS4 architect wants to see a return to an era of originality in gaming
The PlayStation 4 architect wants to see a return to the original PlayStation era of originality.Jul 14, 2013 10:31 PM CDT - X-47B makes its first landing on an aircraft carrier, the aircraft just took a giant leap for unmannedkind
The X47-B has just something incredible, it has landed on an aircraft carrier, unmanned.Jul 14, 2013 9:27 PM CDT - The Moto X gets unveiled, will be an always-listening smartphone powered by Google Now
Moto X will always be listening, is voice controlled by saying "Ok Google Now"Jul 14, 2013 8:40 PM CDT - HP caught red-handed installing secret backdoors into their enterprise storage products
HP have been forced to admit they're spying on their enterprise customers.Jul 13, 2013 11:32 PM CDT - Valve announces 'Pipeline', will help high school students break into the video game industry
High school student? Want a career in the video game industry? Valve have your back with 'Pipeline'Jul 13, 2013 8:30 PM CDT - Twitter finally agrees to hand over anti-Semitic tweet info to French authorities
Twitter agrees to had over names and user account information on those who posted anti-Semitic tweets in France.Jul 12, 2013 3:33 PM CDT - Nokia introduces official Camera Grip Case for 41-megapixel Lumia 1020
Nokia's new Lumia 1020 gets a case that makes it look like a true compact camera.Jul 12, 2013 1:28 PM CDT - Google's Eric Schmidt spotted with a Motorola Moto X
Motorola Moto X makes an appearance at the Allen and Co conference, appears to be Eric Schmidts personal phone.Jul 12, 2013 10:29 AM CDT - RumorTT: Microsoft to slash prices on Surface RT as a result of poor sales
Microsoft could cut Surface RT prices substantially if rumors are true.Jul 11, 2013 8:02 PM CDT - Lenovo claims throne as largest PC manufacturer in the world
Lenovo is now the largest PC maker in the world with a global market share of about 17%Jul 11, 2013 4:29 PM CDT - Good guy Sony is at it again, will allow PS4 users to access their game library from any PS4 console
Sony to allow digital game library to be played from any PS4 console instantly.Jul 11, 2013 3:33 PM CDT - Defcon organizers ask feds to not attend the hacker conference this year, marks first time ever since the event was founded
Defcon tells feds that they are not welcome at this years conference, wants them to reflect on how they lost the trust of the hacker community.Jul 11, 2013 11:31 AM CDT - Google updates Maps for Android, will hit iOS devices soon
Google gives Maps for Android a complete overhaul, now tablet friendly with a ton of new features.Jul 11, 2013 1:30 AM CDT - ARM will boost mobile processor clock speeds to the 3GHz range by 2014
ARM says the next-gen smartphone chipsets will hit the 3GHz clock speed range.Jul 10, 2013 11:11 PM CDT - North Carolina State University researchers develop liquid metal 3D printer
Researches develop 3D printing method for liquid metal.Jul 10, 2013 9:05 PM CDT - Iran launches national email service for all Iranian citizens
Iran launches new national email service, will become main form of communication between citizens and government.Jul 10, 2013 6:02 PM CDT - Google experiences outages earlier this morning, internet panics
Google experiences early morning outages across some of it services.Jul 10, 2013 4:04 PM CDT - Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V may be coming to PC after all
Rockstar Games posts job listing that hints at GTA V making a PC debut.Jul 10, 2013 3:04 PM CDT - Google rolls out public alert and crisis map for Taiwan as a Typhoon barrels down on the island
Google adds Taiwan to it's Public Alerts page and created a dedicated Crysis Map in the event of a disaster.Jul 10, 2013 2:03 PM CDT - Digital Storm unveils 13.3-inch VELOCE gaming notebook, features a balance between power and portibility
Digital Storm unleashes powerful new VELOCE 13.3-inch gaming notebook.Jul 10, 2013 11:01 AM CDT - Google resurrects calling from Gmail with Hangouts, makes calls to the US and Canada free
Google adds calling back to GMail and web services through Google Hangouts.Jul 10, 2013 10:02 AM CDT - GIGABYTE unveils new FORCE K7 Stealth gaming keyboard
Introducing the new FORCE K7 gaming keyboard from GIGABYTE.Jul 9, 2013 11:58 PM CDT - LeakedTT: LG Optimus G2 gets detailed in massive photo leak
Engadget blows the lid off LGs upcoming Optimus G2.Jul 9, 2013 11:31 PM CDT - NVIDIA says it will bundle Splinter Cell Blacklist with GTX boards
NVIDIA ups the stakes, bundles upcoming Splinter Cell Blacklist with new GeForce GTX GPUs.Jul 9, 2013 8:22 PM CDT - Dota 2 officially exits beta and moves into production
DOTA 2 exits beta and enters production...sort of.Jul 9, 2013 6:54 PM CDT - San Andreas comes alive in official Grand Theft Auto V gameplay video
Grand Theft Auto 5 official gameplay trailer released, possibly the best GTA ever!Jul 9, 2013 9:45 AM CDT - RumorTT: Apple has began cutting iPhone 5 production
Apple cuts iPhone production by 20 percent, could be gearing up for iPhone 5S launch.Jul 9, 2013 9:01 AM CDT - Facebook finally rolls out Graph Search for all US users
Facebook rolls out Graph Search for all, now stalk your friends like never before!Jul 8, 2013 11:55 PM CDT - DirecTV and Time Warner Cable both place last minute bids for Hulu on July 5 deadline
DirecTV and Time Warner Cable join bidding war for Hulu at last minute.Jul 8, 2013 11:11 PM CDT - LeakedTT: More Nokia Lumia 1020 information, photos, and specifications leaked
More images and specs leak on Nokia's Lumia 1020 PureView 41MP smartphone.Jul 8, 2013 9:04 PM CDT - Barnes & Noble CEO calls it quits, unexpectedly resigns this afternoon
Barnes & Nobel CEO resigns, leaves company at a time of record losses.Jul 8, 2013 8:02 PM CDT - Android 4.3 version of HTC One Google Edition pops up at Bluetooth SIG
Android 4.3 pops up on a new version of the HTC One Google Edition, confirmed at Bluetooth SIG.Jul 8, 2013 3:01 PM CDT - Sony trademarks "Playstation TV" brand, looks to take on Apple and Microsoft
Sony re-ups expired "Playstation TV" patent, could something similar to Apple TV be in the works?Jul 8, 2013 1:03 PM CDT - Yahoo's new Google-like menu bar crash lands at Flickr, users not impressed
Flickr users in uproar over new Yahoo menu bar integration.Jul 8, 2013 12:02 PM CDT - LeakedTT: 41-megapixel Nokia Lumia 1020 spotted in the wild, sample photos inside
Nokia Lumia 1020 is real, MS Windows Phone Exec post sample images on his Twitter.Jul 8, 2013 11:03 AM CDT - Win a Copy of Oz: The Great and Powerful on Blu-ray
We've got two copies of Oz: The Great and Powerful to give away.Jul 8, 2013 9:48 AM CDT - Garmin unveils new Heads Up Display for smartphones, reduces need to take eyes off the road for navigation information
Ever wanted to fly a jet fighter? Garmin's new HUD unit can provide part of the experience!Jul 8, 2013 7:33 AM CDT - EA: Next-gen tablets will have same graphical prowess as PS3 and Xbox 360
EA Labels boss says next-gen mobile platforms will have same graphics horsepower as PS3 & Xbox 360.Jul 7, 2013 11:55 PM CDT - Apple's patent application hints at flexible batteries
Apple's future is looking flexible, with a patent application looking into flexible batteries.Jul 7, 2013 4:31 AM CDT - Kim Dotcom's MEGA launches on Android
MEGA launches on Android, winks at the NSA PRISM system.Jul 7, 2013 3:27 AM CDT - Dell could be moving into wearable computing
Wearable computing looks to be the next big thing, with Dell reportedly moving into the category.Jul 4, 2013 9:29 PM CDT - Grand Theft Auto V will require an 8GB installation
GTA V will require a mammoth 8GB installation on the Xbox 360 and PS3.Jul 4, 2013 7:26 AM CDT - Microsoft Xbox One introduces new reputation system, will make mean players play with mean players
Microsoft Xbox One will introduce new reputation system.Jul 3, 2013 5:03 PM CDT - RumorTT: AMD to skip HD 8000 series and launch the HD 9000 series in October
RumorTT: AMD to skip HD 8000 series and dive right into the HD 9000 series.Jul 3, 2013 9:22 AM CDT - TweakTown's OUYA Console Unboxing Video
We [finally] take a look at the OUYA console with a quick unboxing video.Jul 3, 2013 1:48 AM CDT - Oculus Rift takes out 'Best Hardware' of E3 2013 award, beats out the next-gen consoles
Oculus Rift beats the next-gen consoles at E3 2013, takes home the Best Hardware/Peripheral award.Jul 3, 2013 1:26 AM CDT - Google Maps adds new and updated 3D imagery for 50 US cities
Google adds updated and new 3D imagery to Maps for 50 US cities.Jul 2, 2013 7:33 PM CDT - Ubisoft hacked, recommends you change your password
Ubisoft says they were hacked, no payment information was taken.Jul 2, 2013 6:33 PM CDT - Sandisk acquires SMART Storage Systems
Sandisk continues string of SSD-related acquisitions.Jul 2, 2013 11:03 AM CDT - Apple to build a solar farm to power their Nevada-based data center as well as the surrounding community
Apple to harness the power of the Sun for their Nevada data center.Jul 2, 2013 4:27 AM CDT - RumorTT: Microsoft poised to shut down Technet August 31
Microsoft to pull the plug on TechNet this August 31st.Jul 1, 2013 4:48 PM CDT - HP exec says the company is building a new smartphone, and that it is "not too late" to enter the game
HP said to be developing new smartphone, says it "has to be in the game"Jul 1, 2013 12:10 PM CDT - Intel CTO steps down, passes an age-related law of Intel - is too old to be a corporate officer
Intel CTO Justin Rattner steps down as he reaches 65 years of age.Jul 1, 2013 7:26 AM CDT - Google wants you to go to hard to reach places, wants you to take their 'Trekker' camera backpack on an adventure
Google's 42lb, 15-camera backpack wants you to take it on an adventure.Jul 1, 2013 4:21 AM CDT
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