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• AT&T posts $32 billion in revenue and $3.8 billion in net incomeAT&T releases Q2 2013 earnings report.Jul 23, 2013 6:03 PM CDT
• EA releases new Need For Speed Rivals trailerNeed 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 earningsApple 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 giantEA 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 smartglassesLG 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 todayMotorola 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 useSeagate launches world's first SSHD for enterprise use.Jul 23, 2013 11:00 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Samsung will release a smartwatch in SeptemberSamsung 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 universex265 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 USFor 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 processorMore 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 28thThe 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 manufacturingUbuntu 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 stolenUbuntu 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 26AT&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 trafficGoogle 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 4GaymerX, 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 salesHTC 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 OctoberApple 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 $229Leaks 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 shareTested.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 launchImages 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 specialIt 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, tooOver 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 weekSony 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 flawSIM 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-rayWant 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 2015We 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 timePanasonic 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 moreUbisoft 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 MotorolaMotorola 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 issuesSwiftech pulls H220 CPU Cooling Kit from US market.Jul 19, 2013 5:02 PM CDT
• GitHub suffers massive DDoS attack, says it is recovering quicklyGitHub 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 SSDMicron 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 liquidationThe 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-FiApple 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 SkitchEvernote 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, AustraliaVirtual 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 insideGet 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 SeriesSamsung 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 excitementI 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 displayDell 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 ReservoirXSPC 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 consoleKickstarter 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 videoAndroid 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 futureNCAA 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 featuresHTC 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 fundingSwell 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 SummitSamsung 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 5Leaked 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 breathtakingFalscaar 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 speakersLogitech 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 shareQualcomm 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 planWhatsApp 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 TowerGoogle 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-NT10Panasonic 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 pointOculus 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 marketApple 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 childOne 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 usersGoogle 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 levelsSony 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 keyboardSteelSeries 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 onceGriffin 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-MobileAT&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 OneMad Catz unveil Killer Instinct edition of Arcade FightStick 2.Jul 16, 2013 11:11 AM CDT
• Sony confirms September 9 launch date for SmartWatch 2Sony 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 NSAOutlook.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 surprisediPhone 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 usernamesYahoo 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 todayNintendo'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 NovatelSprint 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 GoogleHBO 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 12Elon 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 likelyApple still hiring new engineers for project iWatch, said to be facing major obstacles in development.Jul 15, 2013 1:31 PM CDT

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