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• Google Now gets updated with some new abilitiesGoogle Now gets updated with some cool new features, including live TV features and Google Offers.Jun 27, 2013 2:28 AM CDT
• Sharp show off the world's first THX-certified 4K-capable TVSharp enjoy a world's first with their 70-inch Ultra HD that is THX-certified.Jun 27, 2013 1:30 AM CDT
• NVIDIA unleash the GeForce 320.49 Beta drivers, just in time for the GeForce GTX 760 launchNVIDIA release the GeForce 320.49 Beta drivers.Jun 27, 2013 12:09 AM CDT
• Google removes all clouds from Earth imageryGoogle releases updated satellite imagery that is free of clouds.Jun 26, 2013 8:33 PM CDT
• Instagram CEO: Windows Phone and BlackBerry app not coming 'anytime soon', Google Glass app sometime after thatInstagram says Google Glass app towards bottom of list, WP and BB app still a long time off.Jun 26, 2013 7:04 PM CDT
• Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, Yahoo, & Skype hit with Prism data protection complaint in EUThese tech giants have been hit with a data protection complain, Google and YouTube to follow.Jun 26, 2013 5:29 PM CDT
• Facebook denies allegations that it handed over user data to Turkish governmentFacebook denies that it shared user data with Turkish authorities.Jun 26, 2013 5:02 PM CDT
• Square breaks out of its mobile payments shell and opens Etsy-like online marketSquare to compete with Amazon, Ebay and Etsy with new online marketplace.Jun 26, 2013 3:05 PM CDT
• Good guy Razer is giving their Surround Virtual 7.1 software away for free, asks you to donate to charity if you like itRazer releases Surround software to turn any headset into a 7.1 system, ask you to donate to Child's Play if you like it.Jun 26, 2013 1:28 PM CDT
• Maingear unleashes liquid-chilled EPIC series of custom PCs that use EKWB water cooling hardwareMAINGEAR launches EKWB cooled EPIC series of custom PCs.Jun 26, 2013 11:29 AM CDT
• LeakedTT: Motorola X Phone spotted in the wild while being tested on Sprint's LTE networkMotorola X Phone leaks again, this time while testing for Sprint's LTE network.Jun 26, 2013 11:01 AM CDT
• Digital Storm unveil the Aventum II - a 'steel and copper dream machine'After ten years in the making, Digital Storm unleash the Aventum II.Jun 26, 2013 11:00 AM CDT
• Sony unleashes the Xperia Z Ultra, features 6.4-inch 1080p display and Snapdragon 800 processorSony's Xperia Z Ultra is the next big smartphone on the market.Jun 26, 2013 4:14 AM CDT
• Chinese man sells his kidney for $6,510, had 'video game debts' to settleIn a case of WTF Wednesday, 18-year-old Chinese man sells his kidney to pay for his 'video game debt'Jun 26, 2013 3:23 AM CDT
• Edward Snowden has covered himself well, has encrypted copies of NSA documents that would be sent to people if something were to happen to himEdward Snowden has encrypted NSA documents with people, if something happens to him they'll be unveiled.Jun 26, 2013 1:51 AM CDT
• Saints Row IV banned in Australia because it features an 'alien anal probe'Ah, Australia - the land of the banning - Saints Row IV gets banned for some hilarious content.Jun 26, 2013 12:32 AM CDT
• JetBlue to offer in-flight Wi-Fi with 'Fly-Fi', is set for a Q3 launchIn-flight Wi-Fi is making strides, JetBlue to begin offering Fly-Fi in Q3.Jun 25, 2013 11:35 PM CDT
• OUYA founder is 'pissed' that some original backers don't have their consoles - but what is she going to do about it?OUYA Kickstarter backers, like myself, are still without consoles on the day of retail launch.Jun 25, 2013 9:53 PM CDT
• Snapchat finally gets a plan for revenue, looking at in-app purchases and native adsSnapchat now has a plan to generate revenue.Jun 25, 2013 7:03 PM CDT
• iOS 7 contains API calls to detect blinking, smiles in picturesApple adds API calls to detect blinking, smiles in pictures.Jun 25, 2013 6:31 PM CDT
• Intel's so-called "cable killing" set-top box in alpha testing phase with employeesIntel entering testing phase of new set top box, includes video camera that records everything you do.Jun 25, 2013 3:32 PM CDT
• Pandora reaches 2.5 million in-car activationss milestone, will come in one-third of all new vehicles sold this yearPandora now activated in more than 2.5 million cars in the US, expected to appear in 1/3 of all new car sales in 2013.Jun 25, 2013 12:02 PM CDT
• Barnes & Noble outsources Nook production due to massive losses in e-reader segmentBarnes & Noble stops producing Nook devices, has outsourced manufacturing to a third-party amidst financial woes.Jun 25, 2013 10:08 AM CDT
• NVIDIA launches GeForce GTX 760, will retail for about $250NVIDIA unleashes GeForce GTX 760, a $250 powerhouse.Jun 25, 2013 9:06 AM CDT
• Samsung inks deal that will see them move away from plastic and embrace carbon fiberSome of Samsung's future devices will be made from carbon fiber.Jun 25, 2013 8:10 AM CDT
• LSI expands its Nytro PCIe Flash Adapter portfolioLSI expands PCIe Flash portfolio.Jun 25, 2013 5:41 AM CDT
• Google goes back to school, Google Play for Education is now accepting submissionsGoogle Play for Education will see third-party group of educators approving applications for students and kids.Jun 25, 2013 3:27 AM CDT
• Samsung denies that they're shutting down their PC businessThe rumors are not true, Samsung are not leaving the PC business.Jun 25, 2013 1:06 AM CDT
• Western Digital acquires SSD heavyweight sTec for $340 millionWestern Digital to acquire sTec SSD company for $340 million.Jun 24, 2013 8:32 PM CDT
• Snapchat raises $60M in funding, valued at a massive $800MSnapchat raises $60 million in new funding round, finds itself valued at $800 million.Jun 24, 2013 8:01 PM CDT
• Apple releases iOS 7 Beta 2, now works on iPad, iPad Mini, iPod Touch and iPhones dating back to iPhone 4Apple makes iOS 7 Beta 2 available on iTunes, now works on iPads and iPods.Jun 24, 2013 3:43 PM CDT
• Huawei unveils MediaPad 7 Vogue, a 7-inch Android tablet that looks to compete with the Nexus 7Huawei shows off new 7-inch Android tablet, 1.2GHz Cortex A9, 1GB RAM, 8GB Storage.Jun 24, 2013 3:01 PM CDT
• HP unveils Slate 21, a 24.5-inch Android tablet for $400HP shows off Slate 21 AIO, a 21-inch Android "All in One" tablet.Jun 24, 2013 2:42 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Intel's Ivy-E to use solder not paste for die-heat spreader thermal transferIntel Ivy-E Core i7 4960x delidded, uses solder instead of thermal compound.Jun 24, 2013 1:54 PM CDT
• Sony's PlayStation blog releases Gran Turismo 6 pre-order detailsSony unveils Gran Turismo 6 pre-order exclusives for Amazon and GameStop.Jun 24, 2013 12:28 PM CDT
• LeakedTT: Leaks abound of a new Sony Xperia Z ahead of tomorrow's launchNew Sony Xperia Z Ultra leaked ahead of tomorrow's launch.Jun 24, 2013 11:56 AM CDT
• Valve hints that Steam could kick off its Summer Sale in just two daysSteam to kick off summer sale in two days, details inside.Jun 24, 2013 10:51 AM CDT
• Solar panels will be much cheaper by 2017, would cost around 36c per wattSolar power to become a true, viable form of energy in 2017 as costs will be as low as 36c per watt.Jun 24, 2013 8:24 AM CDT
• Machinima is going after a 'mega-round' of financing, who is going to pull out their credit card?YouTube sensation Machinima is going to begin a 'mega-round' of financing.Jun 24, 2013 6:30 AM CDT
• Super-realistic assault rifle controller enjoys a successful Kickstarter campaignKickstarter-funded super-realistic assault rifle controller is a success, $200k+ raised.Jun 24, 2013 2:29 AM CDT
• Apple co-founder likes Edward Snowden, feels 'a little guilty' about the NSA surveillanceSteve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, feels 'a little guilty' about the NSA surveillance.Jun 24, 2013 12:24 AM CDT
• Ellen Page isn't happy with Naughty Dog using her likeness in The Last Of UsEllen Page talks about Naughty Dog using her likeness in their latest game 'The Last Of Us'Jun 23, 2013 11:39 PM CDT
• Hey Ouya, where's my console? Retail launch is upon us and I'm still without my Ouya!Ouya are being slack with some international shipments on the eve of the retail launch.Jun 23, 2013 9:29 PM CDT
• A petition demanding the US government to pardon Edward Snowden passes 100,000 signatures, forces the White House to respondThe White House is forced to respond to petition to pardon Edward Snowden.Jun 23, 2013 7:29 AM CDT
• Google Glass to be worn by pro tennis player at Wimbledon this weekPro tennis player to don Google Glass at Wimbledon this week.Jun 23, 2013 1:14 AM CDT
• Respawn's Titanfall won't include single player, says 'for us it made sense'The upcoming Titanfall from the newly-created Respawn Entertainment will not include single player.Jun 22, 2013 5:31 AM CDT
• If Apple doesn't turn things around, CEO Tim Cook could lose hundreds of millions of dollars in sharesApple's performance on the stock market has Tim Cook in the crossfire.Jun 22, 2013 3:23 AM CDT
• Ex-Rooster Teeth contributor, David Dreger, found dead in West VancouverDavid Dreger, former Rooster Teeth contributor, has been found dead.Jun 22, 2013 2:27 AM CDT
• NSA whistleblower leaks information out about British equivalent of NSA, takes data directly from fiber optic cablesEdward Snowden reveals that the British are listening in on everything, too.Jun 22, 2013 12:28 AM CDT
• Edward Snowden gets slapped with criminal charges by the US government - freedom, what's that?Edward Snowden is now facing criminal charges for NSA PRISM leaks.Jun 21, 2013 11:27 PM CDT
• Facebook reports bug that allowed access to 6 million e-mails and phone numbersFacebook patches bug that allowed access to 6 million phone numbers and e-mails.Jun 21, 2013 4:41 PM CDT
• Sony to fix bricked PS3 units on June 27th via software patchSony to fix broken update and bricked consoles next week via new update patch.Jun 21, 2013 11:20 AM CDT
• LeakedTT: Possible images of iPhone 5S surface, could get fingerprint reader if rumors ring trueApple's iPhone 5S spotted in images, features unknown processor and dual LED flash - fingerprint reader also an option.Jun 21, 2013 10:41 AM CDT
• Cambridge Audio introduces Minx M5, a powerful 2.1 audio systemCambridge Audio releases Minx M5, a sleek and minimalist new multimedia audio system.Jun 21, 2013 10:10 AM CDT
• All of the negative Xbox One news did nothing to stifle sales at AmazonAmazon sees record Xbox One and PS4 sales during E3, sold more than 2500 consoles per minute at peak.Jun 21, 2013 9:12 AM CDT
• Low-cost iPhone won't be so cheap according to Pegatron chairmanNew mid-range cheaper iPhone might not be so cheap according to a Pegatron chairman.Jun 21, 2013 6:27 AM CDT
• Logitech unveil standalone version of the Harmony Ultimate HubLogitech goes standalone with the new Harmony Ultimate Hub.Jun 21, 2013 5:16 AM CDT
• Lenovo launches a slew of new Windows 8, touch-capable laptopsLenovo unveils a new range of Windows 8-powered, touch-capable laptops.Jun 21, 2013 4:26 AM CDT
• Samsung introduces the GALAXY S4 Zoom, it's everything the S4 was but now with 10x more zoomSamsung demos Galaxy S4 Zoom: 16MP, 10x zoom smartphone / point-and-shoot mashup.Jun 20, 2013 4:15 PM CDT
• Samsung launches Galaxy NX, the world's first interchangeable lens mirrorless camera running Android with 4G connectivitySamsung officially announces Galaxy NX, Mirrorless 4/3 camera that runs Android.Jun 20, 2013 3:40 PM CDT
• Facebook announces Videos for Instagram for iOS and Android, includes revolutionary video stabilizationInstagram and Facebook launch videos for Instagram.Jun 20, 2013 12:44 PM CDT
• Mozilla launches StopWatching.Us - an online petition to force the Congress to reveal the NSA's spying programsMozilla launches online petition to attempt to force congress to be more transparent about NSA spying campaigns.Jun 20, 2013 12:04 PM CDT
• NVIDIA SHIELD gets pre-release price drop, will hit shelves on June 27thNVIDIA's SHIELD now $299, begins shipping June 27th.Jun 20, 2013 8:57 AM CDT
• Google takes a sip of Starbucks, offers Starbucks' free Wi-Fi users trial offer for Google Play Music All AccessStarbucks' free Wi-Fi sees Google promoting Google Play Music.Jun 19, 2013 10:34 PM CDT
• Half-Life 3, Left 4 Dead 3 and the next-gen Source 2 engine teased on Valve's Project TrackerHalf-Life 3 and Source 2 teased in Valve Project Tracker, set excitement levels to MAXIMUM.Jun 19, 2013 9:33 PM CDT
• Microsoft will pay you up to $100,000 for finding bugs in Windows 8.1Microsoft wants to pay you for finding security holes in Windows 8.1, IE11.Jun 19, 2013 8:03 PM CDT
• Facebook enables photo comments, allows you to reply to a status with a pictureFacebook allows users to reply with an image directly.Jun 19, 2013 6:01 PM CDT
• Microsoft does 180 on Xbox One DRM, drops 24 hour requirement, other changesMicrosoft drops Xbox One DRM plans, marks a complete course reversal.Jun 19, 2013 4:00 PM CDT
• Kim Dotcom: All Megaupload servers deleted back in February, with no prior warningAll Megaupload data has been deleted, reports Kim Dotcom.Jun 19, 2013 12:32 PM CDT
• Crittercism launches Fathom Mobile Command Center, puts the control of your apps in your handsCrittercism unleashes Fathon Mobile Command Center, the first enterprise mobile app performance management solution.Jun 19, 2013 11:00 AM CDT
• John McAffee releases instructional video on how to uninstall McAffee antivirus software, probably NSFWJohn McAffee releases weird video to teach us how to uninstall the software he founded.Jun 19, 2013 10:10 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Steam could allow game sharing between friendsSteam may allow you to share your PC games afterall, code snippits found that would allow sharing of games on Steam.Jun 19, 2013 9:25 AM CDT
• Wi-Fi Alliance launches Wi-Fi Certified program for 802.11acWi-Fi Alliance unveils 802.11ac Certified!Jun 19, 2013 7:01 AM CDT
• EVGA's EPower Board 2.0 arrives online, gives your devices some extra juiceEVGA release every overclockers dream with the EPower Board 2.0.Jun 19, 2013 6:32 AM CDT
• Head of the NSA defends spying, says they've foiled 50 terrorist plots - but at the price of US citizens' privacy?NSA head defends spying on US citizens, says they've stopped 50 terrorist plots.Jun 19, 2013 1:25 AM CDT

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