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• SMART and Diablo demonstrate UltraDIMM at Flash Memory Summit 2013SMART Storage Systems show off the incredible UltraDIMM technology at FMS 2013.Aug 26, 2013 5:56 AM CDT
• NSA hacked encrypted UN communications, where's the uproar?The NSA knows no bounds, hacks into encrypted UN communications.Aug 26, 2013 5:29 AM CDT
• Diablo III expansion could reach consoles, teases games directorDiablo III: Reaper of Souls might just haunt consoles in the near future.Aug 25, 2013 10:32 PM CDT
• Sony apologizes for Grand Theft Auto V leaksGTA V leaks force Sony to apologize to both Rockstar and GTA fans.Aug 25, 2013 9:31 PM CDT
• Steve Ballmer's biggest regret while CEO of Microsoft? Windows VistaBefore Steve Ballmer leaves Microsoft, he admits his biggest regret while CEO was Windows Vista.Aug 24, 2013 11:32 PM CDT
• PS4 will see a 'steady flow' of post-launch titlesSony's PlayStation 4 will enjoy a 'steady flow' of post-launch games.Aug 24, 2013 8:32 PM CDT
• Deep Silver says there are more Metro games to comeDeep Silver commits to the Metro series, stating its to "absolutely continue" the popular FPS.Aug 24, 2013 12:34 PM CDT
• NSA paid millions to US tech companies for their cooperationUS tech companies were handed what you and I would call a 'bribe' to cooperate with the NSA and its PRISM system.Aug 24, 2013 8:31 AM CDT
• ScienceFriday: Two UK students develop a Raspberry Pi Weather StationTwo UK students develop AirPi, a full featured weather station for the Raspberry Pi.Aug 23, 2013 4:04 PM CDT
• US Feds seize $2.1 million more from Bitcoin exchange Mt. GoxMt. Gox sees $2.1 million more seized by feds from Wells Fargo account, total seizures now amount to $5 million.Aug 23, 2013 2:59 PM CDT
• ScienceFriday: The Sun unleashes massive solar storm aimed at EarthThe Sun erupts massive solar storm traveling at 1.3 million miles per hour aimed at the earth.Aug 23, 2013 1:32 PM CDT
• Microsoft's Ballmer announces retirement, will leave within 12 monthsSteve Ballmer says he will retire from Microsoft within the next 12 months.Aug 23, 2013 10:11 AM CDT
• Pandora prepares for iTunes Radio launch by removing 40-hour limitBefore Apple iTunes Radio launches, Pandora counter-attacks by removing its 40-hour listening limit.Aug 23, 2013 5:30 AM CDT
• US DoJ investigating Microsoft for alleged bribes in Russia, PakistanMicrosoft is being investigated by the US Department of Justice over alleged bribes in Russia, Pakistan.Aug 23, 2013 3:29 AM CDT
• Tesla Model S blitzes crash protection testsTesla Model S completely smashes its frontal crash protection test, pun fully intended.Aug 22, 2013 10:36 PM CDT
• Omate's TrueSmart is a water-proof, standalone 'Smartwatch 2.0'Omate TrueSmart is a water-resistant, standalone Smartwatch 2.0, includes microSIM card slot.Aug 22, 2013 9:33 PM CDT
• MakerBot releases Digitizer 3-D scanner for pre-order, costs $1400MakerBot's Digitizer 3-D scanner is almost here! Pre-orders open now for $1400.Aug 22, 2013 9:31 PM CDT
• SteelSeries introduces 7.1 surround Siberia Elite Gaming HeadsetSteelSeries' new Siberia Elite gaming headset features 7.1 surround sound, retails for $199.99.Aug 22, 2013 7:57 PM CDT
• Creative introduces new Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury gaming headsetCreative unleashes new Sound Blaster Tactic3D Fury gaming headset, will retail for $60.Aug 22, 2013 6:54 PM CDT
• TRENDnet begins shipping 16-port Gigabit Web Smart PoE+ SwitchTRENDnet today announced that it has begun shipping a 16-port Gigabit Web Smart PoE+ Switch.Aug 22, 2013 5:29 PM CDT
• NASDAQ goes offline for three hours due to 'technological problem'NASDAQ goes dark for three hours due to an 'unexplained technical problem'Aug 22, 2013 4:52 PM CDT
• Logitech announces new white special edition K400 Touch KeyboardLogitech launches a new all white special edition of its K400 Wireless Touch Keyboard.Aug 22, 2013 1:33 PM CDT
• AVAST fights back against phone and data theft with Mobile PremiumAvast! launches new Mobile Premium version of its mobile security app for Android, fights back against phone theft.Aug 22, 2013 12:39 PM CDT
• The Elder Scrolls Online will cost gamers $14.99 per monthThe Elder Scrolls Online will require a $14.99 monthly subscription fee.Aug 22, 2013 7:30 AM CDT
• HTC's biggest problem? Its CEO, according to insidersAccording to insiders, HTC's biggest problem is its CEO, Peter Chou.Aug 22, 2013 5:27 AM CDT
• Blizzard announces Diablo III's first expansion 'Reaper of Souls'Diablo III's first expansion gets unveiled, prepare your mouse and keyboards for 'Reaper of Souls'Aug 22, 2013 4:36 AM CDT
• Crytek unveil new CryEngine, includes Wii U supportCrytek's latest CryEngine includes next-gen console support, Nintendo's Wii U gets included.Aug 22, 2013 2:30 AM CDT
• Microsoft: Xbox One and Kinect 'are not separate systems'Microsoft will never sell the Xbox One without Kinect, as they 'are not separate systems'Aug 22, 2013 12:35 AM CDT
• LG ups ante on mobile displays, unveils new 5.5-inch 538 PPI panelLG unveils a crazy new mobile display, cramming in 538 pixels per inch onto a 5.5-inch panel.Aug 21, 2013 11:35 PM CDT
• US-based League of Legends servers hacked, password reset implementedA 'portion' of Riot Games' US-based League of Legends servers has been hacked.Aug 21, 2013 11:05 PM CDT
• Mad Catz unleashes new force feedback racing wheel for Xbox OneMad Catz announces new Force Feedback Racing Wheel for Xbox One, features removable aluminum steering wheel that can be upgraded.Aug 21, 2013 9:04 PM CDT
• ROCCAT debuts Kave XTD, a new 5.1 surround digital gaming headsetROCCAT launches its newest gaming accessory, the Kave XTD, a digital 5.1 gaming headset.Aug 21, 2013 8:03 PM CDT
• Mark Zuckerberg launches Internet.org, wants entire world onlineNewly launched Internet.org is the brainchild of Facebook creator, Mark Zuckerberg, and he hopes it will help bring the entire world online.Aug 21, 2013 6:12 PM CDT
• QNAP launches new Tower VS-2100 Pro+ series VioStor NVR for SMBsQNAP Security launches new Tower VS-2100 Pro+ series VioStor NVR for SMB and SOHO users.Aug 21, 2013 5:05 PM CDT
• Corsair unveils new Phison-powered Force LS Series SSDCorsair announces new Phison-powered SSD series named Force LS.Aug 21, 2013 4:04 PM CDT
• New BIOS update brings Ivy-E support to ASUS LGA2011 boardsASUS launches BIOS updates for LGA2011 motherboards that adds support for Intel Ivy Bridge-E processors.Aug 21, 2013 3:03 PM CDT
• Crowdsourcing campaign raises $10,000+ for Facebook hacker ShreatehCTO of BeyondTrust helps raise over $10k for white hat Facebook hacker Khalil Shreateh.Aug 21, 2013 2:06 PM CDT
• ASUS unveils its first Thunderbolt 2 motherboard, the Z87-Deluxe/QuadASUS debuts its very first Thunderbolt 2 motherboard, the Z87-Deluxe/Quad.Aug 21, 2013 10:12 AM CDT
• Origin begins offering full refund on EA titles within 24 hoursVideo game management service Origin now allows you to request full refund on boring games within 24 hours of first launch.Aug 21, 2013 5:03 AM CDT
• AMD slashes price on its FX-9590 by $500, bringing it down to $4005GHz just got easier than ever after AMD cuts FX-9590 prices by $500.Aug 21, 2013 4:04 AM CDT
• Groklaw is the next to close its doors in wake of NSA spyingGroklaw shuts down in wake of Lavabit closure announcement.Aug 21, 2013 1:03 AM CDT
• Instagram is fed up with 3rd party apps ripping off its nameInstagram begins ordering 3rd party apps to cease and desist using "Insta" or "Gram" in their names.Aug 20, 2013 11:59 PM CDT
• Microsoft to release Project Spark in October, anyone can be a devMicrosoft's Project Spark will release in October and will empower anyone to become a game developer.Aug 20, 2013 11:11 PM CDT
• Just 5 days in and Plants vs Zombies 2 sees over 16 million downloadsPlants vs Zombies sees 16 million downloads just 5 days after global launch!Aug 20, 2013 10:10 PM CDT
• HTC One set to get Android 4.3 update by end of SeptemberAndroid 4.3 officially coming to HTC's flagship One smartphone, should arrive by the end of September!Aug 20, 2013 9:02 PM CDT
• Hardware specs leak for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Gear smartwatchSamsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch will feature a 2.5-inch touchscreen display, and much more!Aug 20, 2013 8:03 PM CDT
• EA launches gameplay trailer of The Sims 4, opens pre-ordersEA releases gameplay footage of the Sims 4, says they are focusing more on the Sims themselves for this next-gen title.Aug 20, 2013 6:57 PM CDT
• Security experts suggest removing 3rd party apps from TwitterSecurity experts are suggesting that all Twitter users log-in and remove all third party application access after Islamic hacker nabs OAuth keys.Aug 20, 2013 4:24 PM CDT
• EA and Dice unveil Battlefield 4 Premium Edition, will cost $50EA and Dice release details on Battlefield 4 premium edition, will include all expansions and weekly content for $50!Aug 20, 2013 3:38 PM CDT
• Launch day game list released for Xbox One, lots of heavy hittersAssassins Creed IV, Battlefield 4, Call of Duty Ghost, FIFA 14, and WatchDogs top the list for launch day game titles for Xbox One, 23 games in total.Aug 20, 2013 12:03 PM CDT
• SpaceTT: Nova in Delphinus brightens to magnitude 5.0Bright nova in Delphinus grows brighter as one star strips off the hydrogen from its binary companion.Aug 19, 2013 7:07 PM CDT
• Dell dumps standalone XPS 10, only offers it with keyboard dock nowDell stops selling its Windows RT-based XPS 10 as a stand alone tablet, now only sells bundled keyboard dock model.Aug 19, 2013 6:31 PM CDT
• LeakedTT: HTC One Max will feature fingerprint scanner under rear camHTC One Max fingerprint scanner appear to be true, could also be a piece of tape.Aug 19, 2013 5:35 PM CDT
• Beats wants to part ways with HTC, looks for investor to buy stakeBeats looking to cut losses and part ways with HTC.Aug 19, 2013 5:02 PM CDT
• LinkedIn debuts new pages for universities to help HS studentsNew University Pages on Linked help high school students chose the right college for them.Aug 19, 2013 3:32 PM CDT
• Windows 8 gets banned from HWBot amidst faults in its RTCLeading benchmarking results site HWBOT.org bans Windows 8 from results over issues with the operating system's real-time-clock.Aug 19, 2013 1:24 PM CDT
• Microsoft announces new boomerang shaped Sculpt Ergonomic keyboardMicrosoft launches new Sculpt Ergonomic Keyboard and Mice combos.Aug 19, 2013 12:21 PM CDT
• Google goes offline for 2 minutes, affects 40% of the InternetGoogle goes offline for just two minutes, killing 40% of the world's Internet traffic in the 120-second period.Aug 17, 2013 12:04 AM CDT
• ScienceFriday: NASA ends efforts to repair Kepler Space TelescopeNASA calls time of death on Kepler Space Telescope, ends all efforts to resuscitate the eye in the sky.Aug 16, 2013 4:04 PM CDT
• MakerBot and Stratasys complete merger, says "full speed ahead"DIY 3D printing set to move "full speed ahead" says Stratasys after completing MakerBot acquisition.Aug 16, 2013 3:04 PM CDT
• Copyright Troll gets caught seeding torrents on The Pirate BayThe Pirate Bay helps expose Copyright Troll seeding illegal torrents to entrap users. Confirmed by Comcast!Aug 16, 2013 2:06 PM CDT
• ScienceFriday: NASA says it has no idea where Voyager 1 is in spaceNASA and a Team of Scientist have different opinions on where Voyager 1 actually in relative to our solar system. Is it out or is in?Aug 16, 2013 12:03 PM CDT
• LSI announces new SHIELD technology, improves SSD NAND enduranceIncreases the intensity of ECC as the NAND ages and begins to generate more errors.Aug 16, 2013 10:12 AM CDT
• LSI SandForce announces enhanced SSD capacity with DVCNew DuraWrite Virtual Capacity (DVC) feature dynamically adjusts the amount of extra capacity available.Aug 16, 2013 9:54 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Sony 'Honami' smartphone to shoot video in 4K resolutionRumorTT: Sony's upcoming 'Honami' smartphone to shoot video in 4K from its rear-facing camera.Aug 15, 2013 9:27 PM CDT
• Rockstar unleashes new GTA V Online gameplay footageOfficial video released of GTA V online gameplay by Rockstar, and yes, it is everything you hoped it would be!Aug 15, 2013 8:04 PM CDT
• Acer announces new Ultra High-Resolution monitors for the US marketAcer unveils new 27-inch and 29-inch ultra high-resolution LED monitors aimed for the US market!Aug 15, 2013 6:06 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Nexus 5 to be based off the LG G2, feature Android 5.0RumorTT: Google to base the upcoming Nexus 5 from LG's G2 smartphone, would feature Android 5.0 and launch in October.Aug 14, 2013 9:16 PM CDT
• Google unveils new behind the scenes site dedicated to Street ViewNew behind-the-scenes site that takes us in depth in some of Google's best street view shoots.Aug 14, 2013 9:13 PM CDT
• HDD manufacturers team up to form the Storage Products AssociationWestern Digital, HGST, Seagate, and Toshiba team up to create new Storage Products Association to lobby for the Mechanical HDD industry.Aug 14, 2013 7:07 PM CDT
• Samsung may unveil Galaxy Gear smartwatch next month at IFA 2013Samsung rumored to unveil Galaxy Gear smartwatch at the IFA show next month in Germany.Aug 14, 2013 6:02 PM CDT
• Google updates G+ app for Android, drops messenger and adds moreGoogle+ app for Android gets massive update, integrates Drive access, better location sharing, and dumps messenger in favor of hangouts.Aug 14, 2013 5:02 PM CDT
• RumorTT: LG will launch its G Pad 8-inch tablet in SeptemberLG is said to be poised to launch new 8.3-inch G Pad in September.Aug 14, 2013 4:04 PM CDT
• BitFenix improves upon perfection, launches new Prodigy M chassisBitfenix's new Prodigy M may just be the world's best mATX case, packs more features into a tiny package than most much larger cases do.Aug 14, 2013 10:04 AM CDT
• Edward Snowden says the NSA targeted journalists after 9/11NSA whistleblower, Edward Snowden says the NSA were keeping tabs on journalists after 9/11.Aug 14, 2013 6:32 AM CDT

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