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• Updated YotaPhone with touch control electronic paper screen debutsNext Generation YotaPhone electronic paper display has full touch control and more.Feb 24, 2014 1:35 PM CST
• 2015 Ford Focus to get 1.0L EcoBoost in the US for the first time2015 Ford Focus will offer 1.0L EcoBoost option to buyers in the US.Feb 24, 2014 12:34 PM CST
• Netflix to pay off Verizon too, to prevent content being held hostageVerizon the latest to force Netflix to pay for better bandwidth.Feb 24, 2014 12:10 PM CST
• Ericsson and Philips unveil LED streetlights with broadband connectivPhilips green LED streetlights have space for Ericsson mobile broadband hardware inside to reduce clutter and expand broadbanc.Feb 24, 2014 11:47 AM CST
• Fujitsu haptic sensory tablet lets you feel images on the screenFujitsu prototype tablet lets you feel images on the screen using ultrasonic vibrations.Feb 24, 2014 11:16 AM CST
• Dell launches the PowerEdge R920 server and takes benchmark recordDell announces availability of their new high performance server, the Power Edge R920, their highest performing server to date.Feb 24, 2014 11:08 AM CST
• BMW to make carbon fiber wheels using waste from i3 and i8BMW is looking to use waste material from the i3 and i8 EVs to make carbon fiber wheels for its cars.Feb 24, 2014 10:33 AM CST
• Nokia XL dual SIM smartphone debuts at MWC 2014Nokia unveils Nokia XL smartphone aimed at developing nations and buyers on a budget supporting dual SIM and more.Feb 24, 2014 9:54 AM CST
• Sony will launch its new SmartBand fitness tracker next monthSony announces its new fitness tracker, the SmartBand.Feb 24, 2014 9:24 AM CST
• Netflix inks deal with Comcast for 'faster and more reliable' accessNetflix and Comcast made a deal which is considered to go against Net Neutrality.Feb 24, 2014 8:59 AM CST
• US Navy creates the five-pound 'smallest guided missile' in the worldThe US Navy has developed a 5-lb. missile that can be launched from a variety of targets - and is an extremely cheap solution for guided missiles.Feb 24, 2014 8:17 AM CST
• Broadcom introduces NFC controllers for affordable devicesBroadcom introduces a new family of low cost NFC controllers at Mobile World Congress with advanced features and assures improved battery life.Feb 24, 2014 7:47 AM CST
• Sony's new Xperia Z2 smartphone moves to an IPS displaySony unveils its new flagship smartphone, the Xperia X2.Feb 24, 2014 6:27 AM CST
• Sony is working on a movie about the Nintendo vs. SEGA console warThe early 90s was filled with Nintendo vs. SEGA, and now Sony is working on a movie all about the original console war.Feb 24, 2014 1:20 AM CST
• Microsoft provides details on Windows Phone 8.1Microsoft begins talking about Windows Phone 8.1, which will arrive in spring.Feb 24, 2014 12:13 AM CST
• DARPA seeking smartphone-controlled drones for ground troops to useDARPA wants to work with contractors to develop smartphone-controlled drones for ground troops to use to stay better protected while out in the field.Feb 23, 2014 11:12 PM CST
• Titanfall for XBox 360 and XBox One's Achievement list leakedThe achievement list of Respawn Entertainment's most anticipated shooter "Titanfall" has been leaked.Feb 23, 2014 1:12 PM CST
• New uTorrent client speeds up downloads and prevents DDoS attacksuTorrent 3.4 not only improves download speed by giving priority to a peer near you, but also helps to prevent DDoS attacks.Feb 23, 2014 12:50 PM CST
• Court orders ISP to reveal information of illegal movie downloadersMarked as a pivotal ruling, TekSavvy will provide information of 2,000 movie pirates provided Voltage Pictures meets all the court's requirements.Feb 23, 2014 11:52 AM CST
• Google adds 'unsubscribe' button in Gmail for all usersGoogle has officially implemented a solution to solve its gmail user's problem of unsubscribing from unwanted mailing lists.Feb 23, 2014 10:44 AM CST
• Alcatel announces the Idol 2 mid-range smartphones seriesAlcatel reveals its new Idol 2 series, wants to take on the mid-range smartphone market.Feb 23, 2014 1:31 AM CST
• Samsung's new Gear 2, Gear 2 Neo smartwatches ditch AndroidSamsung announces its new Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo smartwatches, featuring Tizen, not Android.Feb 23, 2014 12:29 AM CST
• WhatsApp's lack of encryption is the kind that the "NSA would love"Facebook may have just purchased WhatsApp for $16 billion, but it looks like the encryption used by the company is lacking, big time.Feb 22, 2014 10:27 PM CST
• Google rumored to unveil its own smartwatch very soonGoogle's smartwatch will reportedly begin shipping as soon as next month.Feb 22, 2014 9:26 PM CST
• New app makes it easy to edit GoPro on Android phones and tabletsVideo editing company muvee hopes to make a big splash among GoPro owners with a new Google Android-enabled video editing app.Feb 22, 2014 8:00 PM CST
• Companies with sales teams still not rushing into using tabletsMobile devices like tablets are becoming popular tools for sales and marketing teams, though global adoption is still dragging along.Feb 22, 2014 7:00 PM CST
• MakerBot Replicator 2X 3D-printed heart saves 14-month old boy's life14-month-old undergoes heart surgery, with surgeons using a 3D-printed heart.Feb 22, 2014 5:26 PM CST
• NSA spying revelations cause stir in privacy and security marketsThere are new software and hardware platforms available to help try and reduce government and NSA snooping.Feb 22, 2014 5:00 PM CST
• Exablox passes the 1PB install base milestoneStorage vendor Exablox announces that they have deployed over 1PB of their OneBlox appliances at customer sites.Feb 22, 2014 7:54 AM CST
• VLC Player finally gets Windows Store ApprovalAfter fixing all the issues with the BETA version, VLC finally receives an approval from Windows apps store and will be listed soon.Feb 22, 2014 7:45 AM CST
• Security measures like one-time passwords are becoming more commonTo counter growing cyber threats, many companies are embracing additional security methods to limit threats.Feb 22, 2014 7:20 AM CST
• Thermaltake introduces two new 'Non-interference' CPU coolersL31 and L32 NiC CPU coolers are made to allow installation of memory kits with tall heatspreaders with no interference.Feb 22, 2014 6:15 AM CST
• ASUS and GIGABYTE plan to ship over five million DIY motherboardsBy Q1 2014, both tier 1 brands to ship over 5 Million motherboards to meets its user's demand in China.Feb 22, 2014 5:04 AM CST
• Oculus rumored to host its on virtual reality convention, 'RiftCon'Could we expect Oculus VR to host its own VR conference?Feb 22, 2014 3:50 AM CST
• A researcher misused Harvard University's computers to mine DogecoinsMany cores, so wow, very doge.Feb 22, 2014 3:42 AM CST
• Wearable price, form factor need to drop to spur consumer attentionWearable electronics are on the rise, but there are still a handful of issues that must be addressed over time for the industry to truly take off.Feb 21, 2014 11:51 PM CST
• Microsoft slashes Windows 8.1 prices for OEM partnersMicrosoft is listening to OEM partners and will slash prices that partners must pay per license to pre-install Windows 8.1 on new laptops.Feb 21, 2014 10:10 PM CST
• RumorTT: Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime and S5 vanilla launching MondayCould Samsung's metal-framed versions of the Galaxy S5 be named the S5 Prime and S5 vanilla? Word on the street is that we will find out on Monday.Feb 21, 2014 5:08 PM CST
• Humanoid robonaut 2 learning how to handle medical space emergenciesTo help conduct medical tasks and other general work in space, NASA hopes the Robonaut 2 will live up to early expectations.Feb 21, 2014 4:30 PM CST
• Sprint launches Wi-Fi calling, turns the select devices into IP phonesSprint's new Wi-Fi calling feature lets Galaxy Mega and Galaxy S4 Mini smartphones be utilized as smart IP phones.Feb 21, 2014 3:09 PM CST
• US Post Office approves Steve Jobs commemorative stamp for 2015Steve Jobs is following a long line of celebrities and industry leaders with newly approved commemorative postage stamp slated to arrive in 2015.Feb 21, 2014 1:45 PM CST
• Microsoft inviting some Xbox Live users to beta Xbox One updatesMicrosoft is hand picking Xbox Live users to beta test Xbox One updates ahead of March rollout.Feb 21, 2014 12:25 PM CST
• G.SKILL SO-DIMM memory overclocked to 2600MHz on ASROCK M8 bareboneGSKILL's SO-DIMM 2133MHz ripjaws kits are able to overclock up to 2400MHz.Feb 21, 2014 11:16 AM CST
• Microsoft Office Web Apps officially rebranded as Office OnlineSkydrive was not the only Microsoft product to get a new name this week, Microsoft also renamed Office Web Apps to Office Online.Feb 21, 2014 11:14 AM CST
• Oral-B Bluetooth toothbrush syncs with smartphone appOral-B will show off its Bluetooth equipped toothbrushes at MWC 2014 that interface with a smartphone app.Feb 21, 2014 10:06 AM CST
• Ubuntu-based smartphones coming from Meizu and BQ later this yearCanonical teams up with two smartphone OEM's, says to expect Ubuntu-based phones for sale before years end.Feb 21, 2014 9:34 AM CST
• VW Golf GTE plug-in hybrid rocks 201 hp and 258 lb-ft of torqueVW announces Golf GTE plug-in hybrid ahead of world premiere in Geneva next month offering fuel efficiency and performance.Feb 21, 2014 8:58 AM CST
• Jolla Sailfish OS reaches version 1.0 with phones heading to EuropeJolla smartphones shipping outside of Finland as Sailfish hits version 1.0.Feb 21, 2014 8:25 AM CST
• Google smacked with patent infringement suit over Google EarthGoogle by ART+COM for patent infringement over similarities between Google Earth and Terravision.Feb 21, 2014 7:46 AM CST
• Google working on an app that would make using public Wi-Fi a breezeA new app for public Wi-Fi from Google could make things much, much easier for today's always-connected world.Feb 21, 2014 2:23 AM CST
• Might be time for Microsoft to offer official Xbox One price cutsThe Microsoft Xbox One is being clearly outsold by the Sony PlayStation 4, and Microsoft might want to consider a price cut soon.Feb 21, 2014 1:36 AM CST
• Where can you find the world's fastest 4G? Down Under, mateAustralia is home to the world's fastest 4G speeds.Feb 21, 2014 12:30 AM CST
• New 3D printer from BigRep lets you print full-size furnitureA new company started just in 2014 has created a shiny new 3D printer that can print furniture.Feb 20, 2014 11:11 PM CST
• Google intros Project Tango, a phone that learns the world around itGoogle introduces Project Tango, a prototype Android smartphone that can learn, and map the world around it.Feb 20, 2014 10:29 PM CST
• Broadcom unveils new energy efficient GPS chip for smartwatchesBroadcom's new chip will bring better GPS functionality to smartwatches without killing the battery as fast.Feb 20, 2014 6:48 PM CST
• Malicious apps in Google Play store increased almost 400 percentThe number of malicious apps in the Google Play store increased almost 400 percent over the past few years, according to researchers.Feb 20, 2014 5:34 PM CST
• Microsoft officially announces Xbox One Media Remote, coming in MarchThe official Xbox One Media Remote was unveiled today with Microsoft slating it for a early March release.Feb 20, 2014 3:46 PM CST
• Feenix announces Aria, a high-end gaming headsetBoutique gaming company Feenix launches a pricey, but solid gaming headset for those with deep pockets.Feb 20, 2014 3:09 PM CST
• Sprint updates Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 to Android 4.4 KitKatSprint wins the race to be first to update Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 to Android 4.4.Feb 20, 2014 2:20 PM CST
• Philips intelligent LED lights help shoppers find dealsPhilips intelligent LED lights help users find what they need and get coupons as they shop via a smartphone map app.Feb 20, 2014 1:51 PM CST
• Microsoft Surface tablet with LTE tipped by FCC filingFCC filing surfaces shown Microsoft Surface tablet with a cellular modem inside, LTE Surface tablets may be on the way.Feb 20, 2014 1:03 PM CST
• Tesla and Apple did meet says Elon MuskTesla CEO Elon Musk says Apple and Tesla did meet, chances of Apple buyout not likely.Feb 20, 2014 12:15 PM CST
• Volvo Roam delivery service heads to MWC 2014Volvo Roam delivery service turns the car into a drop off and pick up location for deliveries using digital keys.Feb 20, 2014 11:41 AM CST
• Forrester survey shows lack of network visibility top issue for ITForrester Research shows that +25% of critical IT issues take longer than 24 hours to bring to a resolution - network visibility being the #1 culprit.Feb 20, 2014 11:25 AM CST
• Sceptre SoundPal portable speaker rocks Bluetooth and NFC techSceptre SoundPal Bluetooth speaker offers NFC tech for easy pairing and a microSD card slot for local palyback.Feb 20, 2014 11:18 AM CST
• WhatsApp turned down a $10 billion offer from GoogleFacebook was not the only company trying to buy WhatsApp, new reports suggest Google submitted an offer as well.Feb 20, 2014 10:53 AM CST
• Satechi F1 Smart Monitor stand acts like a docking stationSatechi F1 Smart monitor Stand expands your connectivity options and raises the screen of your desktop or notebook for comfort.Feb 20, 2014 10:30 AM CST
• Garmin fenix 2 GPS watch offers iPhone connectivity and moreGarmin fenix 2 GPS watch is for multiple sport athletes and supports iPhone notifications along with GPS navigation.Feb 20, 2014 9:47 AM CST
• Acer unveils new Liquid E3 and Z4 budget smartphonesAcer Liquid E3 and Z4 smartphones run Android and will launch this April in Europe for budget shoppers.Feb 20, 2014 9:00 AM CST
• Oculus Rift DK1 no longer being produced, DK2 on its way?Oculus VR is no longer producing the 720p Rift development kit, should we expect the 1080p development kit soon?Feb 20, 2014 8:32 AM CST
• Nine new metros across the U.S. chosen for Google Fiber deploymentGoogle plans to deploy fiber connection across nine cities and invites thirty four cities to observe the deployment of a city wide fiber network.Feb 20, 2014 6:49 AM CST
• Square Enix is 'definitely interested' in Final Fantasy games on PCSquare Enix is 'definitely interested' in releasing future Final Fantasy games on the PC.Feb 20, 2014 4:30 AM CST
• Latest JPR numbers see AMD losing ground to Intel and NVIDIANVIDIA and Intel squeeze AMD a little tighter in Q4 2013, according to JPR's latest numbers.Feb 20, 2014 3:25 AM CST
• Samsung to launch multiple Galaxy S5s, 'premium' with 2K displaySamsung to launch multiple Galaxy S5 smartphones, with its 'premium' 2K display model to be released at a later date.Feb 20, 2014 2:27 AM CST
• Sony will reportedly show off VR headset for the PS4 at E3 this yearIt looks like we could expect Sony to show off its VR headset for the PlayStation 4 at E3 in June.Feb 20, 2014 1:25 AM CST

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