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- Ex-Microsoft privacy adviser doesn't trust MS after NSA PRISM leaks
Microsoft's former Chief Privacy Adviser doesn't trust the software giant after Edward Snowden leaked out about NSA's PRISM system.Sep 30, 2013 11:37 PM CDT - GTA Online launches tomorrow, prepare for packed servers
GTA Online launches tomorrow, is free for anyone who owns GTA V.Sep 30, 2013 10:38 PM CDT - Samsung to make its three top smartphones work with Galaxy Gear soon
Samsung to make the Galaxy S III, S4 and Note II work with its Galaxy Gear smartwatch this year.Sep 30, 2013 8:38 PM CDT - Toshiba's TV division in trouble: 50% reduction in staff soon
Toshiba's TV division is in serious trouble, the Japanese giant will cut 50% of its TV staff.Sep 30, 2013 7:37 PM CDT - Android KitKat leaks show the Nexus 5 featuring wireless charging
Android KitKat leaks suggest that the Nexus 5 will feature wireless charging.Sep 30, 2013 6:15 PM CDT - RumorTT: Grand Theft Auto V to hit PC hard drives on November 22
Grand Theft Auto V could launch on PC on November 22, the same day as the Xbox One.Sep 30, 2013 12:16 PM CDT - John McAfee has a solution to our NSA spying problems, will cost $100
John McAfee says his new D-Central device will put an end to NSA spying for ever, with a single unit covering three city blocks.Sep 30, 2013 10:31 AM CDT - Google to acquire a bunch of ex-BlackBerry engineers
Google to start scooping up BlackBerry engineers from its hometown.Sep 30, 2013 2:36 AM CDT - Vanished, an experimental horror game that uses only audio
Pixel Heart Studios' experimental audio-only game, Vanished, has no graphics, uses your imagination.Sep 29, 2013 9:36 PM CDT - XFX's Radeon R9 280X Double Dissipation GPU is a hot mess
XFX shows off its Radeon R9 280X Double Dissipation GPU which looks quite sexy indeed.Sep 28, 2013 10:36 PM CDT - Apple secures one of Nike's designers, will help out with the iWatch
Apple scoops up Nike's Studio Director, will have him work on its wearable devices.Sep 28, 2013 9:36 PM CDT - iPad loses its lead in the tablet market to Android-based slates
Google overtakes Apple as the leader of the tablet market.Sep 28, 2013 10:35 AM CDT - Xi3 to unveil its PISTON console on Monday, the first Steam Machine?
Xi3 says 'the wait is over,' will unveil its PISTON gaming console on Monday.Sep 28, 2013 8:35 AM CDT - BlackBerry's failed Z10 cost the company almost $1 billion in losses
BlackBerry releases devastating earnings report, sold only 3.7 million handsets and took a $1 billion loss on the Z10.Sep 27, 2013 10:35 PM CDT - Flooding once again threatens Thai industrial park
New flooding in Thailand threatens industrial park, could see repeat of 2011.Sep 27, 2013 3:33 PM CDT - Half-Life 3 not announced, Valve introduces Steam Controller instead
As expected, Half-Life 3 did not make a debut in this week's final announcement from Valve. It did, however, introduce us to the Steam Controller.Sep 27, 2013 12:52 PM CDT - Benchmarks leak on Google's upcoming Nexus 5, appears to dominate all
Newly leaked benchmark scores show Google's upcoming Nexus 5 to be a powerhouse like no other.Sep 26, 2013 4:32 PM CDT - We preview Dirt 3 spanned across three 4K monitors via the R9 290X
While Dirt 3 may be a little old, it sure looks fun when spanned across three 4K resolution monitors via an AMD R9 290X Crossfire setup.Sep 26, 2013 12:50 PM CDT - AMD GPU14 - We preview the upcoming spell casting game Lichdom
Our own Shawn Baker got a chance to preview the upcoming magic-based game Lichdom at the AMD GPU14 conference.Sep 26, 2013 11:47 AM CDT - BitFenix launches the Phenom, another remarkably beautiful PC case
BitFenix launches the Phenom, a new line of mini-ITX and micro-ATX cases.Sep 26, 2013 10:35 AM CDT - Amazon unveils next-gen Kindle Fire HDX slates, and more
Amazon unveils its new Kindle Fire HDX, refreshed Kindle Fire HD tablets.Sep 25, 2013 10:31 PM CDT - No, iOS 7 does not make your iPhone waterproof.. really, human race?
Apple fans reach a new low: some think iOS 7 makes your iPhone waterproof.Sep 25, 2013 7:20 PM CDT - AMD's TrueAudio tech will do all the audio work on the GPU
AMD's new TrueAudio technology will work for upcoming GPUs.Sep 25, 2013 7:12 PM CDT - MSI launches two new mobile workstations featuring NVIDIA Quadro tech
MSI introduces two new mobile workstations that feature NVIDIA's latest mobile Quadro GPUs.Sep 25, 2013 7:00 PM CDT - AMD announces R7 and R9 series GPUs, claim most powerful & affordable
AMD kicks off GPU14 by annuncing new R7 and R9 series GPUs.Sep 25, 2013 3:57 PM CDT - Firefox will deactivate most browser plug-ins by default for security
FireFox set to turn off most browser plug-ins by default, including Silverlight and Quicktime.Sep 25, 2013 2:27 PM CDT - Valve introduces us to Steam Machines, announces Steam Box Beta
Valve announces "Steam Hardware," says that multiple devices will be created from different manufacturers.Sep 25, 2013 1:01 PM CDT - A flaw in Apple Maps sends people driving across airport runway
Apple Maps is at it again, this time a newly discovered flaw will have users driving across an airport runway to get to the terminal.Sep 25, 2013 12:45 PM CDT - Micron begins shipping first samples of 2GB Hybrid Memory Cube
Micron has began shipping the first engineering samples of its new Hybrid Memory Cube technology.Sep 25, 2013 11:46 AM CDT - AMD promises CrossFire, Eyefinity improvements ahead of Hawaii GPUs
Ahead of its unveiling of new GPUs in Hawaii, AMD teases improvements to Eyefinity, CrossFire and Linux drivers.Sep 25, 2013 6:34 AM CDT - iMessage for Android arrives, kinda, but it redirects data to China
iMessage for Android is filled with security holes, pushes your data over to China.Sep 25, 2013 3:31 AM CDT - Samsung to unveil 'curved display smartphone' next month
Samsung to 'introduce a curved display smartphone in October'Sep 25, 2013 1:43 AM CDT - GTA V PC talk continues, would feature DX11, 2K textures and more
Grand Theft Auto V for PC sees more evidence, would see DX11, 64-bit support, 2K textures and 'Advanced Effects'Sep 24, 2013 11:17 PM CDT - iFixit tears down the A7 silicon, peers inside of the awesomeness
The Samsung-made A7 processor from Apple gets the iFixit treatment.Sep 24, 2013 9:37 PM CDT - Google launches new refreshed tabs page for its Chrome browser
Google begins rolling out a newly revamped tabs page for Chrome that puts search front and center.Sep 24, 2013 8:27 PM CDT - Google issues apology for 11 hour Gmail outage yesterday
Google says it's sorry for 11 hour Gmail outage that affected 29 percent of the emails sent and received on its service, blames network failure.Sep 24, 2013 6:03 PM CDT - Dropbox asks for permission to publish gov surveillance requests
Dropbox seeks permission from US government to publish details on surveillance requests in a move to be more transparent.Sep 24, 2013 4:32 PM CDT - Nokia admits to misleading press about Elop's compensation package
Stephen Elop had massive incentive clause in contract that paid big if Nokia were to be bought in a time of financial troubles.Sep 24, 2013 3:41 PM CDT - Samsung's Galaxy S5 to get a metal unibody as the iPhone goes plastic
Samsung to follow in HTC and Apple's footsteps, Galaxy S5 said to feature a metal unibody.Sep 24, 2013 1:50 PM CDT - Phobya unveils the Black Owl, a new premium watercooling case
Phobya unleashes the Black Owl, a case designed for extreme watercooling with room for several radiators.Sep 24, 2013 11:53 AM CDT - OCZ releases new enterprise Denva 2 SSD based on 19nm NAND
OCZ shrinks its Deneva 2 SSD NAND down to 19nm, now more efficient and faster!Sep 24, 2013 10:31 AM CDT - Xiaomi's MI3 is the 'fastest smartphone ever', costs just $327
Xiaomi unveils the MI3, features NVIDIA Tegra 4, 5-inch 1080p display and 13-megapixel rear-facing camera.Sep 24, 2013 7:31 AM CDT - Facebook ban lifted in China, limited to Shanghai free-trade zone
Beijing lifts its ban on Facebook in China, but limits the social network to just the Shanghai Free-trade Zone.Sep 24, 2013 12:43 AM CDT - HighPoint ships RocketU 1144C, world's fastest USB 3.0 controller
HighPoint Technology has began shipping the RocketU 1144C, what it calls "The world's fastest USB 3.0 storage controller"Sep 23, 2013 7:02 PM CDT - Mellanox announces release of MetroX Solutions technology
Mellanox announces immediate availability of MetroX TX6100 solution.Sep 23, 2013 6:32 PM CDT - Google's Gmail service experiencing outages, said to be fixed soon
Google says Gmail has been having technical issues for most of the day and they have engineers working to resolve the issues.Sep 23, 2013 5:27 PM CDT - LSI Delivers Maximum VDI Density with WarpDrive Products
Collaborative testing with VMware Horizon View demonstrates breakthrough virtual desktop scalability and application performance.Sep 23, 2013 3:32 PM CDT - Valve unveils SteamOS, an open source, free OS for the living room
Valve launches the SteamOS, a free, open source, Linux based operating system designed around steam and intended to improve living room gaming.Sep 23, 2013 1:48 PM CDT - BlackBerry to sell off its fleet of private jets worth millions
BlackBerry will liquidate its private jet fleet, could be worth as much as $50 million.Sep 23, 2013 12:50 PM CDT - Microsoft unveils the Surface 2 which runs Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft unveils its Surface 2 tablet, says that "nothing slows it down"Sep 23, 2013 10:06 AM CDT - Microsoft announces the Surface Pro 2, packs Haswell processor
Microsoft gives its refreshed Surface Pro 2 slate a Haswell processor, oh, and Windows 8.1.Sep 23, 2013 9:45 AM CDT - AMD's upcoming Radeon R7 260X leaks in new photographs
AMD's upcoming Radeon R7 260X graphics card leaks in new photos!Sep 23, 2013 9:35 AM CDT - BlackBerry pumps the brakes on BBM rollout for Android and iOS
BBM rollout for Android and iOS put on hold for now.Sep 23, 2013 3:35 AM CDT - More Android 4.4 KitKat teases, redesigned messaging, dialer apps
A closer tease of Android 4.4 KitKat's redesigned messaging, dialer apps and more.Sep 23, 2013 2:34 AM CDT - AMD Radeon R9-290X GPU leaked shots, bare GPU poses for the camera
AMD Hawaii GPUs reportedly caught on camera, the R9-290X poses for the camera naked.Sep 23, 2013 12:52 AM CDT - iPhone 5S' TouchID fingerprint scanner hacked, not so safe anymore
Apple's TouchID has already been hacked, in under a week.Sep 22, 2013 11:46 PM CDT - More details on Battlefield 4's Battlelog service
Battlefield 4 Battlelog gets detailed on BF4 official website.Sep 22, 2013 9:42 PM CDT - Tim Cook says that tablet sales will pass PC sales by 2015
Apple CEO Tim Cook says that PC sales will be overtaken by tablet sales within two years.Sep 21, 2013 11:34 PM CDT - Apple still needs Samsung to manufacture the A7 in the iPhone 5S
Samsung is the company who is building the A7 chip for the Apple iPhone 5S.Sep 21, 2013 10:35 PM CDT - Twitter IPO could raise $1 billion, might happen quite soon
When Twitter goes public, it could raise over $1 billion in its IPO.Sep 21, 2013 9:29 PM CDT - BlackBerry to leave the consumer market, 4,500 employees to be let go
BlackBerry is finished in the consumer market, the Z10 has been an epic fail for the company.Sep 21, 2013 2:53 AM CDT - Corsair unveils Obsidian 750D enthusiast grade PC chassis
Corsair announces the addition of a new case to its legendary Obsidian PC Chassis lineup, the new 750D!Sep 20, 2013 8:03 PM CDT - GTA V sets new record in sales - $1 billion in just three days
GTA V breaks the $1 billion in sales mark in just 72 hours. Beats out previous record holder by weeks.Sep 20, 2013 2:12 PM CDT - Netflix's CEO slams Canada's broadband caps
Netflix's bags Canada's broadband caps, stating they are "almost a human rights violation"Sep 20, 2013 1:31 AM CDT - LeakedTT: AMD Hawaii R9 290X GPU specs, lick your lips, folks
LeakedTT: Specs leaked for AMD's upcoming Hawaii R9 290X GPU.Sep 20, 2013 12:29 AM CDT - Tim Cook says that Microsoft is copying Apple's strategy
Apple's CEO says that Microsoft is copying its strategy, adds that Nokia died due to lack of innovation.Sep 19, 2013 10:28 PM CDT - RumorTT: NVIDIA is developing something BIG and it's not a GPU
Epic Games Co-Founder says that NVIDIA is close to releasing something massive and that it is not a new GPU!Sep 19, 2013 8:02 PM CDT - Google updates logo with a new look and releases a new navigation bar
Google unveils a new logo as well as a redesigned navigation bar similar to the Chrome Launcher.Sep 19, 2013 7:33 PM CDT - Lenovo and Acronis release a new data backup protection solution
Lenovo teams up with Acronis to create a new complete data backup protection solution.Sep 19, 2013 6:31 PM CDT - HP launches 4 new Android-based tablets ranging from mild to wild
HP releases a whopping 4 new tablets to its lineup, all run Android with variations in hardware specs.Sep 19, 2013 5:25 PM CDT - Verizon says Nexus 7 will work with its LTE network soon
Verizon assures angered customers that the Nexus 7 will work on their LTE network "soon."Sep 19, 2013 4:39 PM CDT - Yahoo revamps "My Yahoo," could be possible replacement for iGoogle
Yahoo decides personal homepages are a good thing, completely revamps My Yahoo in hopes of picking up iGoogle refugees.Sep 19, 2013 1:50 PM CDT - Apple's CEO says that a cheap iPhone was never even considered
Apple's Tim Cook says that Apple never intended to produce a "cheap" iPhone. Says Apple is not in the junk business.Sep 19, 2013 10:47 AM CDT - Kamcord announce its Android beta app
Kamcord unlocks itself from iOS shackles, announce an Android beta app to record your best gaming moments.Sep 19, 2013 9:01 AM CDT - Cyanogen raises $7 million in funding, eyes down Windows Phone
Windows Phone could be a target of CyanogenMod after raising $7 million in venture funding.Sep 19, 2013 6:31 AM CDT - GIGABYTE unveils the lightest gaming laptop in the world
Weighing in at just 1.67kg, GIGABYTE's new P34G is the lightest gaming laptop on the market today!Sep 18, 2013 8:32 PM CDT - Say hello to NVIDIA's long anticipated 7" Tegra Note Android tablet
NVIDIA debuts its flagship Tegra Note, a 7-inch Android Tablet designed to compete with Google's Nexus 7.Sep 18, 2013 11:24 AM CDT - AMD sends out official invitations for Hawaii launch event in Hawaii
AMD set to welcome media to Hawaii for Hawaii launch event next week.Sep 18, 2013 10:14 AM CDT - AMD: PC gaming will benefit from next-gen consoles
PC gaming will benefit from the introduction of next-gen consoles according to AMD.Sep 18, 2013 6:33 AM CDT - ASRock unveils its Fatal1ty Z87 Killer motherboard
ASRock unleashes its Fatal1ty Z87 Killer motherboard, features Killer LAN and much, much more.Sep 18, 2013 4:41 AM CDT - Uncharted voice actor has nothing but great things to say about PS4
Nolan North, the man who voiced Uncharted's Nathan Drake, is in love with the PlayStation 4.Sep 18, 2013 4:27 AM CDT - Vision Sensor gives the Oculus Rift new eyes to see with
Vision Sensor hits IndieGogo, wants to be the Oculus Rift's new BFF.Sep 18, 2013 3:21 AM CDT - Nexus 5 model unveiled as LG-D820, two models included
It looks like we should expect two models of the upcoming Nexus 5 smartphone.Sep 18, 2013 12:32 AM CDT - EA's new CEO is an Aussie, no shrimps on EA's barbie, though
Former executive VP of EA Sports, Andrew Wilson, becomes EA's new CEO.Sep 17, 2013 11:29 PM CDT - Steiger Dynamics unveils LEET Monochrome Limited Edition Gaming HTPC
Steiger Systems launches new LEET Monochrome Limited Edition Gaming HTPC.Sep 17, 2013 8:44 PM CDT - Greenliant begins shipping 16GB and 32GB SATA NANDrive
Greenliant releases high-endurance 16GB and 32GB SATA NANDrive embedded SSDs.Sep 17, 2013 7:29 PM CDT - Blizzard to close Diablo III Auction Houses in Spring 2014
Diablo 3 to lose real money and gold auction houses come Spring 2014.Sep 17, 2013 7:02 PM CDT - Record your dreams with SHADOW, a new Kickstarter campaign
A new Kickstarter campaign wants to help you record your dreams using your smartphone.Sep 17, 2013 5:29 PM CDT - Rockstar Games launches Grand Theft Auto 5 on Xbox 360 and PS3
Rockstar finally ships the long awaited Grand Theft Auto V, launched this morning on PS3 and Xbox 360.Sep 17, 2013 5:02 PM CDT - ASUSTOR launches new entry-level AS 2 Series NAS
ASUSTOR launches two new Series 2 NAS devices designed for the home network. Covers both cloud storage as well as digital entertainment.Sep 17, 2013 1:09 PM CDT - Google acquires mobile startup Bump for $30 million
Google buys Bump Technology for a reported $30 million, we could see deep integration into Android 5.0.Sep 16, 2013 8:27 PM CDT - NVIDIA shows off amazing new PhysX effects in Batman: Arkham Origins
NVIDIA demos new PhysX effects in the upcoming Batman: Arkham Origins game.Sep 16, 2013 7:38 PM CDT - Garmin launches new Forerunner 220 and 620 GPS running watches
Garmin has introduced two new GPS watches aimed at runners across the world.Sep 16, 2013 7:03 PM CDT - Rockstar releases "iFruit" companion app for GTA V, iOS only for now
New "iFruit" companion app for GTA V released by Rockstar, only available on iOS for now with Android support arriving soon.Sep 16, 2013 6:42 PM CDT - HIS accidentally leaks SKUs for AMD R-200 series graphics cards
HIS posts SKUs for AMD R-200 series video cards on accident.Sep 16, 2013 4:49 PM CDT - Sprint to take on AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile with new One Up program
Sprint launches new frequent upgrade program called One Up, will let users upgrade every year for a monthly fee.Sep 16, 2013 1:16 PM CDT - HighPoint announces the launch of a new 4-Port Storage HBA
HighPoint launches the RocketU 1144E, a 4-port storage HBA that is said to be the industry's most versatile HBA.Sep 16, 2013 11:21 AM CDT - Art Director says no one will find all the Easter eggs in GTA V
Rockstar has packed so many Easter eggs and references into GTA V that it feels that no one will be able to find them all.Sep 16, 2013 10:12 AM CDT - Here we go again: GTA V could be heading to the PC and PS4
GTA V could be heading to the PC and PS4, after modders find evidence of it in GTA V's source code.Sep 15, 2013 6:56 AM CDT - Sony competes with the Chromecast with its Bravia Smart Stick
Sony's Bravia Smart Stick is a Chromecast-like TV dongle.Sep 15, 2013 5:33 AM CDT - Developers say that the PS4 is 50% faster than the Xbox One
Some developers have said that the PS4 is 50% faster than the Xbox One... game over, Microsoft?Sep 15, 2013 4:32 AM CDT - Samsung investing $500 million into new testing facility in China
Samsung to invest half a billion dollars in a new testing facility to be built in China.Sep 15, 2013 3:31 AM CDT - Netflix uses pirate sites to decide on which TV shows to purchase
Just how does Netflix decide which TV shows to buy? Oh, it visits pirate websites... that's how.Sep 15, 2013 12:14 AM CDT - HTC America lays off 20% of its employees, continues its nose dive
HTC continues to hurt, lays off 20% of its employees in the United States.Sep 14, 2013 11:39 PM CDT - Oculus Rift VR Jam finalists have been announced
The finalists of Oculus and IndieCade's VR Jam have been announced.Sep 14, 2013 9:35 PM CDT - Google dumps Oracle's MySQL database in favor of MariaDB
Google says goodbye to MySQL and welcomes in MariaDB with open arms.Sep 13, 2013 9:33 PM CDT - Sandisk launches 256GB Extreme Pro CFast card for 4K HD video
Sandisk unveils new 256GB Extreme Pro CFast card designed for 4K video. Will retail for $1800+Sep 13, 2013 6:26 PM CDT - RumorTT: Nudity appears to be confirmed in GTA V, screenshot inside
New image leaked shows that stripclubs inside GTA V will show topless nudity, and allow discrete fondling of the dancers.Sep 13, 2013 4:23 PM CDT - Intel's Haswell takes command in new updated NUC lineup
Intel's Haswell processors prove to be the perfect match for its updated NUC line of small form-factor PCs.Sep 13, 2013 3:13 PM CDT - G.Skill shares video of live demo of 3000MHz DDR3 RAM at IDF 2013
G.Skill shows off their 3000MHz DDR3 demo in a newly posted video.Sep 12, 2013 7:45 PM CDT - Q&A with Omate, and its Kickstarter-funded TrueSmart 'Smartwatch 2.0'
We catch up with Omate and ask a few questions about its upcoming TrueSmart 'Smartwatch 2.0'Sep 12, 2013 6:43 PM CDT - Cisco will acquire Whiptail to strengthen Unified Computing Systems
Cisco set acquire Whiptail, will strengthen Cisco's Unified Computing System, and enhance application performance.Sep 12, 2013 6:19 PM CDT - Crucial unveils new 64GB DDR3L Load-Reduced DIMMs for servers
Crucial launches new 64GB Crucial DDR3L LRDIMMs to help double clients server memory capacity.Sep 12, 2013 5:16 PM CDT - Corsair launches its new Ultra-Quiet RM Series Power Supplies
Corsair debuts its new line of Ultra-Quiet RM Series Power Supplies.Sep 12, 2013 4:16 PM CDT - NSA has no issues sharing your personal data with Israel
Israel receives Americans' data from NSA, without the US spy agency sifting through it first.Sep 12, 2013 5:29 AM CDT - 4K TVs to halve in price within twelve months claims UK retailer
Ultra HD TVs could be much more affordable sometime next year, and beyond.Sep 11, 2013 9:28 PM CDT - KFA2 unveils its new GeForce GTX 780 HOF edition GPU
KFA unleashes its new GeForce GTX 780 HOF edition graphics card with a factory overclock of 1058MHz.Sep 11, 2013 7:31 PM CDT - Rockstar says GTA Online will feature over 500 mission at launch
Rockstar Game CEO Leslie Benzies confirms that Grand Theft Auto Online will feature 500 mission on launch day.Sep 11, 2013 6:09 PM CDT - Motorola surpasses 100,000 Moto X per week milestone at US factory
Motorola now ships more than 100,000 Morto X phones per week from its US based manufacturing facility.Sep 11, 2013 4:40 PM CDT - Acer unveils first Chromebook sporting an Intel Haswell processor
Acer launches its first Chromebook that utilizes an Intel Haswell processor.Sep 11, 2013 2:01 PM CDT - Steam to begin allowing friends and family to share games
Steam says it will allow close friends and family members who share computers to share their libraries on Steam.Sep 11, 2013 1:27 PM CDT - G.Skill widens its RipjawsZ lineup with 15 new DDR3 quad-channel kits
G.Skill announces 15 new quad-channel DDR3 memory kits for Ivy Bridge E, shows one kit running at 3000MHz on air cooling.Sep 11, 2013 9:44 AM CDT - PayPal Beacon, a new USB dongle for hands-free payments
PayPal ups the hands-free payments game with Beacon, a USB dongle for hands-free payments.Sep 11, 2013 5:31 AM CDT - RumorTT: Intel working on overclockable SSD
Intel shows off SSD overclocking, could very likely start producing unlocked SSDs for overclocking.Sep 10, 2013 11:37 PM CDT - OC Main Event sponsored by ASUS, Intel and Corsair caught on film
World records are nothing for the overclockers at the OC Main Event.Sep 10, 2013 11:18 PM CDT - LSI demos new NVM Express Solution for next-gen SandForce Controllers
LSI shows off new NVM Express solution for next-generation SandForce Flash Controllers at IDF 2013.Sep 10, 2013 7:48 PM CDT - Micron debuts Serial NOR Flash interface for Ultrathin Devices
Micron unveils new Serial NOR Flash interface with Replay-Protected Monotonic Counter designed for Ultrathin Devices.Sep 10, 2013 12:50 PM CDT - Apple introduces the iPhone 5S, its new flagship smartphone
Apple introduces its latest flagship smartphone, the refreshed iPhone 5S.Sep 10, 2013 12:49 PM CDT - Apple unveils the iPhone 5C, a cheaper iPhone available in 5 colors
Emerging markets to enjoy a cheaper iPhone thanks to the iPhone 5C.Sep 10, 2013 12:30 PM CDT - Apple unleashes iOS 7, arrives on September 18 for most iOS devices
Apple releases iOS 7, will be pushed onto millions of devices over the next couple of weeks.Sep 10, 2013 12:18 PM CDT - LSI demos 12Gb/s SAS MegaRAID Performance at IDF 2013
LSI shows off 12Gb/s SAS MegaRAID performance at IDF 2013.Sep 10, 2013 10:50 AM CDT - Arduino releases new Yun, a Arduino, Linux and Wi-Fi mashup
Arduino debuts the long awaited Yun, an development board based on the Arduino open source environment that combines Linux and Wi-Fi as well.Sep 10, 2013 9:52 AM CDT - PMC-Sierra intros Adaptec Series 8 12Gb/s SAS RAID Adapter family
PMC provides the complete architecture to access the performance of 12Gb/s SSDs.Sep 10, 2013 6:58 AM CDT - Battlefield 4 PC system requirements aren't harsh at all
PC requirements for Battlefield 4 see minimum GPU of AMD Radeon HD 3870 or NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT.Sep 9, 2013 11:31 PM CDT - What to expect from Apple's big iPhone event today
Apple's big iPhone event is today, where we should be greeted to its next-gen iPhone 5S - what should we be looking for?Sep 9, 2013 11:30 PM CDT - SK Hynix fire not as bad as first thought, one plant re-opened
SK Hynix provides an update on its factory fire in China, with one of the fabs being re-opened.Sep 9, 2013 11:07 PM CDT - Intel launches its Intel SSD Professional Family of SSDs
Intel launches a new range of business-class SSDs, starts with the Intel SSD Pro 1500 Series of drives.Sep 9, 2013 7:55 PM CDT - Newegg wins another battle against patent troll Erich Spangenberg
Newegg slams yet another door on patent troll, says it is looking forward to taking the case to trial.Sep 9, 2013 7:47 PM CDT - Magma set to showcase new Thunderbolt PCIe expansion chassis at IDF
Magma will debut new Thunderbolt PCIe Expansion chassis at Intel Developer Forum 2013.Sep 9, 2013 7:16 PM CDT - EVGA launches new Hadron mini-ITX chassis, supports large hardware
EVGA debuts new Mini-ITX chassis aimed at the serious gaming enthusiast who want a small form factor but need room for serious hardware.Sep 9, 2013 6:29 PM CDT - Leica unveils the new "C" compact camera, features a real viewfinder
Leica debuts the C, a new high-end compact camera with a viewfinder.Sep 9, 2013 6:14 PM CDT - SpaceTT: Saturn, Venus and the Moon to appear side by side tonight
Tonight Saturn and Venus will appear in conjunction with a crescent moon! Head outside and check out this rare occurrence.Sep 9, 2013 5:28 PM CDT - Facebook looks to take on LinkedIn with new "Professional Skills" tab
Facebook is hoping to lure in the professional crowd with new "Professional Skills" tab. Can they beat LinkedIn?Sep 9, 2013 4:32 PM CDT - CyberPower launches new ZeusBook Ultimate Series notebooks
CyberPower steps up the custom notebook game with its new ZeusBook Ultimate line of gaming laptops.Sep 9, 2013 3:35 PM CDT - WD expands enterprise flash storage portfolio by acquiring Virident
Western Digital buys Virident Systems in a move to expand enterprise flash storage portfolio.Sep 9, 2013 2:46 PM CDT - LeakedTT: NVIDIA's Tegra TAB gets detailed as it stops by the FCC
More details leak about NVIDIA's upcoming Tegra TAB as it passes through the FCC; processor, display, and stylus info inside!Sep 9, 2013 1:24 PM CDT - SteelSeries releases two new gaming headsets, the new 5Hv3 and 3Hv2
SteelSeries launches its new 5Hv3 and 3Hv2 headsets, features high-end quality at a budget-friendly price.Sep 9, 2013 12:30 PM CDT - Futuremark releases new 3DMark for iOS benchmarking app for free
3DMark makes its way to iOS just in time for the new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, includes new test specifically designed for chip-to-chip comparisons.Sep 9, 2013 11:36 AM CDT - Seagate unveils Seagate Ultra Mobile, 500GB storage for smart devices
Seagate Ultra Mobile is the industry's first purpose build 500GB storage solution for Android devices.Sep 9, 2013 7:01 AM CDT - NSA has hacked into Android, BlackBerry and iPhones, accessed data
The NSA has no problem with hacking into Android, BlackBerry or iPhones, taking whatever data it pleases.Sep 9, 2013 3:28 AM CDT - Grand Theft Auto V is the most expensive game ever made
At $265 million in production and marketing budget, GTA V is the most expensive game ever made.Sep 8, 2013 11:14 PM CDT - Dead Rising 3 will feature multiple endings and post-game roaming
Dead Rising 3 will feature multiple endings, will also let gamers continue once the campaign is finished.Sep 8, 2013 7:34 AM CDT - Microsoft goes on an 'apology tour' for the Xbox One
Just two months before the Xbox One launches, Microsoft begins an 'apology tour'Sep 8, 2013 5:36 AM CDT - Light-powered screens could see never-ending battery life for devices
Wysips is a revolutionary new technology that turns light into electricity, could power your mobile device forever.Sep 8, 2013 2:29 AM CDT - Atari founder says Nintendo faces 'path to irrelevance'
Nintendo faces a 'path to irrelevance' says Atari founder Nolan Bushnell.Sep 8, 2013 12:30 AM CDT - Kim Dotcom unveils new music service called Baboom
Baboom... the name of Kim Dotcom's new music service.Sep 7, 2013 11:30 PM CDT - ctOS Mobile app for Watch Dogs lets you challenge your friends
Watch Dogs will let you challenge your friends through the ctOS Mobile app.Sep 7, 2013 4:28 AM CDT - Plextor shows off new M6 SSD plus more M.2 form-factor SSDs at IFA
Plextor showcases new flash storage products at IFA 2013, debuts new M6 SSD prototype and M.2 SSDs.Sep 6, 2013 7:29 PM CDT - TweakTown demos Samsung's new Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet at IFA 2013
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition may just be the best tablet ever made; the specs will blow you away!Sep 6, 2013 11:21 AM CDT - Ricoh launches Theta camera, takes fully spherical images for $399
Ricoh launches new camera that captures 360-degree spherical images.Sep 5, 2013 8:30 PM CDT - Hynix fire not as bad as expected, company says damage is minimal
New official report from Hynix indicates that the fab was undamaged in yesterday's fire, says all equipment is fine and suffered no damage.Sep 5, 2013 11:32 AM CDT - Intel Atom Z3770 Bay Trail-based processor performance teased
Intel teases the performance of its upcoming Bay Trail-based Atom Z3770 processor.Sep 5, 2013 1:28 AM CDT - Qualcomm announces its own smartwatch, the Qualcomm Toq
Qualcomm enters the smartwatch space with Toq.Sep 5, 2013 12:29 AM CDT - Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition will feature 2560x1600 panel
Samsung to cram 2560x1600 panel into its 2014 Edition Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet.Sep 4, 2013 10:27 PM CDT - ASUS' new Transformer Pad TF701T features NVIDIA's Tegra 4 SoC
NVIDIA Tegra 4 SoC makes its new home in ASUS' Transformer Pad TF701T tablet.Sep 4, 2013 7:11 PM CDT - ASUS' new Zenbook UX301 features 13.3-inch 2560x1440 WQHD display
ASUS unveils two new flagship Ultrabooks, with the UX301 featuring a high-end 13.3-inch 2560x1440 WQHD panel.Sep 4, 2013 6:19 PM CDT - Industry analyst still unsure of the significance of Hynix fire
Extent of fire damage still unknown at Hynix facility in China, Jim Handy of Objective Analysis fills us in on his take of the events.Sep 4, 2013 5:20 PM CDT - IFA 2013: NVIDIA demos Project Logan, a mobile Kepler-based SoC
NVIDIA demos Project Logan for Johannes Knapp at the IFA trade show in Berlin, Germany.Sep 4, 2013 3:11 PM CDT - Hynix DRAM plant erupts in flames, entire industry affected
Two Hynix DRAM production facilities in Wuxi, China destroyed in massive chemical explosion and resulting fires.Sep 4, 2013 11:36 AM CDT - Xbox One will hit store shelves for retail sales on November 22
Microsoft announces Xbox One release date, will be available in stores and online on November 22, just in time for the christmas rush!Sep 4, 2013 10:06 AM CDT - HDMI 2.0 announced, capable of 4K at 60fps, 32-channel audio and more
4K at 60fps? Yes please, HDMI 2.0.Sep 4, 2013 4:27 AM CDT - Lenovo CEO to give $3.25 million of personal bonus away to employees
Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing to divide up $3.25 million bonus between 10,000 employees--or about $325 each.Sep 3, 2013 8:31 PM CDT - Corsair announces the launch of several new USB 3.0 flash drives
Corsair unveils new line of Voyager USB 3.0 flash drives up to 256GB in capacity.Sep 3, 2013 5:03 PM CDT - Amazon launches "MatchBook" program, bundles digital copy with books
Amazon launches new MatchBook program, now bundling Kindle version with hard and soft cover books for a nominal fee.Sep 3, 2013 3:03 PM CDT - Ballmer says Nokia acquisition is a good deal for Microsoft
Microsoft's Steve Ballmer breaks down the Nokia acquisition in an internal company memo, says the Nokia buyout is a "good deal for both companies."Sep 3, 2013 12:01 PM CDT - No new Nokia branded phones, Microsoft says it will rebrand devices
Nokia acquisition did not include the Nokia name, Microsoft says it will rebrand all future devices and do it better than Nokia.Sep 3, 2013 10:48 AM CDT - Microsoft receives less than $10 per Nokia Windows Phone sold
$10 - something Microsoft isn't even making per Nokia Windows Phone device sold.Sep 3, 2013 6:32 AM CDT - Microsoft still loves other Windows Phone makers, not just Nokia
Microsoft EVP says that they still love their other Windows Phone partners, not just Nokia.Sep 3, 2013 4:27 AM CDT - Microsoft's IllumiRoom tech looks like it won't reach consumers
Microsoft's Kinect- and projector-powered IllumiRoom technology won't be coming to consumers, boo.Sep 3, 2013 3:36 AM CDT - LOLTT: Xbox One won't support external storage at launch
Microsoft won't support external storage on the Xbox One at launch.Sep 2, 2013 11:31 PM CDT - 8GB Nexus 4 sells out on the Google Play Store, won't be coming back
8GB version of the Nexus 4 completely sold out, won't be coming back.Sep 2, 2013 10:37 PM CDT - PlayStation 4's Eye camera will feature voice command features
Want to do voice control on your PS4? You might want to pick up the PlayStation Camera.Sep 1, 2013 11:34 PM CDT - Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch tracks your health, snaps photos
Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch revealed before IFA, kinda.Sep 1, 2013 9:36 PM CDT - HTC unveils the Mini+, welcome to the latest... laser pointer?
After a new laser pointer? You might want to check out HTC's Mini+Sep 1, 2013 6:33 AM CDT - RumorTT: Samsung Galaxy S5 to feature higher quality exterior
RumorTT: Samsung to move away from plastic on the Galaxy S5, would use aluminum or magnesium.Sep 1, 2013 5:36 AM CDT - Sony creates new division for third-party games for its consoles
Sony creates a new division dedicated to porting and localizing third-party games.Sep 1, 2013 4:33 AM CDT - Intel's Haswell-based NUC shown off at PAX Prime 2013
Intel showed off its Haswell-powered NUC unit at PAX Prime 2013.Sep 1, 2013 1:32 AM CDT - RumorTT: Intel to release 'K' series of SSDs, would be overclockable
RumorTT: Intel to allow overclocking on its SSD range, would release a 'K' series SKU of SSDs.Sep 1, 2013 12:26 AM CDT
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