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- Is the end of HTC near? Troubled phone maker has Taiwan Central Bank propose a bailoutHTC look to be in some serious trouble, Taiwan Central Bank have reportedly even proposed a bailout.Aug 21, 2012 9:56 PM CDT
- Researchers want to turn your WiFi into an emergency network for emergency crewsResearchers suggest using WiFi routers as a back-up network for emergency situations.Aug 21, 2012 5:01 PM CDT
- Skype updates iPhone and iPad app with performance increases and Photo Sharing featureSkype updates its iPhone and iPad app with performance improvements and a new Photo Sharing feature.Aug 21, 2012 2:34 PM CDT
- Toshiba increases enterprise SSD offerings with three new linesToshiba announces three new lines of enterprise drives ranging in capacity from 100GB to 1.6TB.Aug 21, 2012 11:32 AM CDT
- PayPal could soon make its way to your local McDonald'sYou could soon be paying for your Big Mac with PayPal, McDonalds could be the latest to sign mobile Aug 21, 2012 5:29 AM CDT
- Blizzard to add another 100 character levels to Diablo III, get your mouse readyBlizzard set to unleash Paragon system, another 100 character levels on top of the current 60-level Aug 20, 2012 11:26 PM CDT
- Apple responds to iOS SMS flaw, suggests using iMessage insteadApple suggests using iMessage to avoid SMS vulnerability.Aug 20, 2012 5:40 PM CDT
- AMD drops prices on high-end cards againAMD cuts prices on the 78XX and 7950 graphics cards so that they better compete with NVIDIA's offeri.Aug 20, 2012 1:44 PM CDT
- Motorola wants fisticuffs with Apple, files patent lawsuit to see the block of Apple-made products sold in the USMotorola file patent lawsuit against Apple, want to see the block of US imports of their products.Aug 20, 2012 5:27 AM CDT
- Google runs Pwnium 2, if you can hack Chrome, there are $2 million in rewards up for grabsThink you can hack Google's Chrome browser? Well, the company has announced Pwnium 2, with $2 millio.Aug 19, 2012 10:29 PM CDT
- RumorTT: EA is up for sale, got a spare couple of billion dollars?RumorTT: Electronic Arts is looking for a buyer, could we see a sell off of EA in the near future?Aug 19, 2012 4:51 AM CDT
- Bethesda has released system requirements for Dishonored, is your PC up to snuff?Bethesda has released the specifications for the upcoming game Dishonored.Aug 17, 2012 4:34 PM CDT
- ASRock unveils its first OC-oriented motherboard, the Z77 OC FormulaASRock unveils its first OC-oriented overclocking motherboard designed by Nick Shih, an OC champion.Aug 17, 2012 10:29 AM CDT
- Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gets invaded by zombies just before launchCounter-Strike: Global Offensive gets a case of the zombies before launch.Aug 17, 2012 3:29 AM CDT
- RumorTT: Apple's set-top box could include cloud DVR, iPad-like interface, social features, and moreRumorTT: Apple's vision of a set-top box gets some talk, could include cloud DVR, iPad-like interfac.Aug 16, 2012 11:26 PM CDT
- Android malware level has tripled in Q2 2012Kaspersky Labs found that Android malware tripled in Q2 2012.Aug 16, 2012 3:31 PM CDT
- Planetary Annihilation gets Kickstarter funding, is 'Total Annihilation-inspired gameplay on a planetary scale'Planetary Annihilation is announced, wants to get Kickstarted badly.Aug 16, 2012 2:26 AM CDT
- Amazon's upcoming next-gen Kindle Fire clears the FCCNext-gen Amazon Kindle Fire passes the FCC, shouldn't be long now.Aug 15, 2012 11:41 PM CDT
- Razer announces DeathStalker Ultimate keyboard, claims to be world's smartest keyboardRazer releases a new keyboard called the DeathStalker Ultimate, claims to be world's smartest keyboa.Aug 15, 2012 3:31 PM CDT
- Sapphire 6GB 7970 Toxic cards are not cancelledSapphire 6GB 7970 Toxic GPU is not cancelled, just a rumor, production is running smoothly.Aug 15, 2012 12:31 PM CDT
- Thieves steal over $60,000 worth of goods from Steve Jobs' houseThieves break into the late Steve Jobs' home, steal over $60,000 worth of goods.Aug 15, 2012 2:18 AM CDT
- RumorTT: Hard drive makers working on slimming 2.5" drives to 5mm thickRumor: Hard drive manufacturers working on slimmer 5mm thick hybrid 2.5-inch notebook drives.Aug 14, 2012 5:31 PM CDT
- RumorTT: Microsoft Surface with Windows RT could be priced at $199Rumor: Microsoft Surface with Windows RT to launch at $199 on October 26.Aug 14, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
- Google introduces new text input tool for Google Docs, allows you to type Russian, Chinese and HindiGoogle launches new text input tool, allows you to type in Russian, Chinese and Hindi in Google Docs.Aug 14, 2012 5:23 AM CDT
- EA, Microsoft working together to bring games to Windows Phone 8EA are working with Microsoft, will see the gaming giant release games for Windows Phone 8.Aug 13, 2012 8:26 PM CDT
- RumorTT: Intel's Haswell package options for desktop and mobileRumor: Haswell launch configurations including cores, graphics, and memory channels.Aug 21, 2012 6:07 PM CDT
- CyberpowerPC announces Pro Gamer FTW desktop PC series, powered by AMD or IntelCyberpowerPC announces a new line of desktop PCs that integrate gaming and live HD broadcasting.Aug 21, 2012 4:29 PM CDT
- FMS 2012 - 30% of flash output reduction to have little impact on consumer SSDsTweakTown spoke with Toshiba and got the low down on how the 30% reduction would affect SSD pricing.Aug 21, 2012 1:30 PM CDT
- GIGABYTE shows off new P2542G gaming notebook and U2442 UltrabookLooking to get an Ultrabook or Gaming Notebook? Your choice just got harder because GIGABYTE announc.Aug 21, 2012 11:08 AM CDT
- DNA-based storage contains 700TB into 1 gram of DNA, could we soon see DNAS' on the market?1 gram of DNA can host 700TB of storage, is your mind blown yet?Aug 21, 2012 3:28 AM CDT
- iFixit teardown the Galaxy Note 10.1, find its actually quite repairableiFixit rip apart Samsung's pen-toting Galaxy Note 10.1, find that the 10.1-inch tablet is quite serv.Aug 20, 2012 9:33 PM CDT
- Judge says Google did not comply with Court's disclosure order in Oracle caseJudge presiding over Oracle v Google has said Google failed to comply with mandate, have until 8/24 Aug 20, 2012 4:30 PM CDT
- ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard - Full Video Introduction by Nick ShihFamous Taiwanese overclocker Nick Shih tells us why you should buy his new mobo.Aug 20, 2012 10:33 AM CDT
- Facebook's backup named 'Sub-Zero', and would include low-power deep-storage hardwareFacebook to go 'Sub-Zero' with their latest backup plans, will use a 62,000 square-foot building in Aug 20, 2012 12:27 AM CDT
- New emulator lets you play Nintendo 64 games from your web browserJavaScript-based Nintendo 64 emulator lets you play games from within your web browser.Aug 19, 2012 9:28 PM CDT
- ASUS rolling out Jelly Bean update to Transformer Pad TF300Jelly Bean making its way to ASUS' Transformer Pad TF300, is going over-the-air as we speak.Aug 18, 2012 6:11 PM CDT
- 120x faster charging for Lithium Ion batteries thanks to new researchResearchers have created a Lithium Ion battery that charges 30-120 times faster than a standard cell.Aug 17, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
- iOS and Android are hurting Sony and Nintendo's portable gaming businessApple and Google are hurting Sony and Nintendo where it hurts, in the mobile gaming business.Aug 17, 2012 5:26 AM CDT
- Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, is being cyber-attackedThe world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has been hit by a malware attack.Aug 17, 2012 2:29 AM CDT
- Disney confirms The Avengers 2 hits theaters May 1, 2015Disney is working on a sequel to The Avengers, will debut in American theaters on May 1, 2015.Aug 16, 2012 7:32 PM CDT
- Fujitsu releases military-grade Android 4.0 tablet, only costs $549Fujitsu releases a 10.1-inch military-grade tablet for only $549.Aug 16, 2012 11:31 AM CDT
- DriverTT: AMD Catalyst 12.8's are now availableDriverTT: AMD releases Catalyst 12.8 drivers, includes Windows 8 support.Aug 16, 2012 1:21 AM CDT
- ScaryTT: Sixth Circuit court rules law enforcement can warrantlessly track suspects via cellphoneSixth Circuit Court of Appeals rules that law enforcement can track cell phones without a warrant.Aug 15, 2012 6:32 PM CDT
- Pinterest gets Android, iPad apps, finallyPinterest updates iPhone app, releases Android, iPad app.Aug 15, 2012 2:32 PM CDT
- American teens prefer YouTube over iTunes, radio & CDs according to latest Nielsen surveyNielsen: American teens prefer YouTube over Apple's iTunes, radio or CDs.Aug 15, 2012 6:25 AM CDT
- RetinaMacApps.com launches, tells you which apps work on the Retina MacBook ProRetina-powered MacBook Pro gets new website, RetinaMacApps.com, tells you which Mac apps are Retina-Aug 14, 2012 11:26 PM CDT
- NVIDIA calls out Intel HD4000 graphics in recent Analyst's day slideNVIDIA calls out Intel graphics, claims HD4000 can't play 40% of top 2011 games, Intel disagrees.Aug 14, 2012 4:40 PM CDT
- AMD announces updated HD 7950 featuring higher clocks and BoostAMD updates the 7950 to have faster base clock and a turbo boost clock, similar to 7970 update.Aug 14, 2012 10:51 AM CDT
- WikiLeaks unveils TrapWire, a very scary surveillance system, gets taken down by DDoS attack, coincidence?WikiLeaks unveil TrapWire, a privately-owned surveillance technology, gets taken by DDoS attack.Aug 14, 2012 3:31 AM CDT
- SSD RAID 0 with TRIM, a match made in heavenBeen waiting for SSD RAID 0 with TRIM? Well, the wait not be that far away.Aug 13, 2012 7:47 PM CDT
- Instacube: a digital photo-frame for your Instagram picturesInstacube: a new version of the digital photo frame that shows pictures straight from Instagram.Aug 21, 2012 5:28 PM CDT
- Nokia holds 59% of global Windows Phone market, 32% in USNokia holds 59% of the global Windows Phone market, only 32% in the United States.Aug 21, 2012 3:30 PM CDT
- Octane: a new JavaScript browser benchmark by GoogleGoogle releases Octane, an updated JavaScript benchmark that uses real world apps.Aug 21, 2012 12:34 PM CDT
- Billionaire, early Facebook investor and board member, Peter Thiel, dumps a bunch of his Facebook sharesPeter Thiel, early Facebook investor and board member, sells most of his shares in the social networ.Aug 21, 2012 6:29 AM CDT
- Microsoft opens the doors to Windows 8 upgrade for Windows 7 PCs, just $14.99 and available until Feb 28, 2013Bought a Windows 7 PC recently? You can register for a Windows 8 Pro upgrade for just $14.99.Aug 21, 2012 12:26 AM CDT
- IEEE wants Ethernet standard between 400Gbps and 1TbpsIEEE wants Ethernet to get an injection of speed, is pushing for new standard between 400Gbps and 1T.Aug 20, 2012 8:37 PM CDT
- 3D-printed shoes are the latest fashion, only cost $900 a pair3D-printed shoes push the limits of fashion and technology, only cost $900.Aug 20, 2012 3:29 PM CDT
- Preview of Firefox for Windows 8 to launch next month, sports 'Modern UI', asks Metro to take a seat elsewhereMozilla preparing a preview of Firefox for Windows 8, would be released next month, offers Modern UI.Aug 20, 2012 6:33 AM CDT
- LeakedTT: New iPhone front panel picturesLeakedTT: Front panel pictures of the new iPhone leak.Aug 19, 2012 11:31 PM CDT
- OnLive is on life support, employees laid off, bankruptcy paperwork has been filedOnLive files for bankruptcy, gets rid of their employees, and is scooped up by a 'mystery buyer'Aug 19, 2012 6:28 AM CDT
- The Oatmeal's campaign to raise $850,000 for a Tesla museum hits $500k in under 48 hoursThe Oatmeal is using its wide reach to help raise funds to build a Tesla museum.Aug 17, 2012 5:29 PM CDT
- RumorTT: Windows RT tablets to cost $300-400 at launch, according to Lenovo's David SchmoockLenovo's David Schmoock says Windows RT tablets could be priced around $300-400 at launch.Aug 17, 2012 11:34 AM CDT
- Apple has filed their plans for a 500,000 square-foot Oregon datacenter Apple files plans for Oregon-based datacenter, could be 500,000 square-foot.Aug 17, 2012 4:32 AM CDT
- Crytek CEO: Crysis 3 will 'melt down PCs'Crysis 3 will 'melt down PCs' according to Ceytek CEO Cevat Yerli.Aug 17, 2012 1:18 AM CDT
- New Zealand court rules FBI must release evidence against Kim DotcomNew Zealand court rules that the FBI must turn over its evidence to Kim Dotcom.Aug 16, 2012 6:29 PM CDT
- MPEG releases draft for a new video codec, H.265, would halve video bandwidthMotion Pictures Expert Group (MPEG) proposes new video codec, H.265.Aug 16, 2012 5:25 AM CDT
- Samsung plays hard ball in court, says it doesn't matter if we ripped off Apple's tech, Apple stole it in the first placeSamsung begins to play hard ball in court, says Apple stole the tech from other companies before Sam.Aug 16, 2012 12:31 AM CDT
- EA announces free-to-play online Command & Conquer gameEA announces a free-to-play Command and Conquer game coming in 2013 to PC.Aug 15, 2012 4:29 PM CDT
- Corsair acquires parts of Raptor GamingCorsair acquires assets from Raptor Gaming.Aug 15, 2012 1:02 PM CDT
- Dead Space 3 released February 5, 2013 in the US, European release follows on February 8Mark your calendars, Dead Space 3 comes out in February 2013.Aug 15, 2012 4:34 AM CDT
- Adobe, starting tomorrow, will disable new installs of Flash on Android-based devicesAdobe will no longer allow new installs of Flash on Android-based devices as of tomorrow.Aug 14, 2012 9:40 PM CDT
- Outlook.com garners 10m users since launch two weeks ago, SkyDrive gets a revampOutlook.com sees 10 million users in first two weeks, SkyDrive gets revamped to be more modern.Aug 14, 2012 3:36 PM CDT
- PlayStation 3 gets native YouTube app, helps you waste even more timeYouTube releases a dedicated app for the PlayStation 3.Aug 14, 2012 10:24 AM CDT
- Bizzaro world: Apple licensing iOS design patents to... MicrosoftApple are licensing iOS design patents to Microsoft.Aug 14, 2012 12:21 AM CDT
- Sprint announces Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE availability date and priceSprint announces pricing and availability of the upcoming Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE handset.Aug 13, 2012 6:33 PM CDT
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