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• NVIDIA set to license out Kepler technology to mobile manufacturersNVIDIA change pace, license out their Kepler GPU to mobile manufacturers.Jun 18, 2013 11:29 PM CDT
• Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 SoC is going to blow the competition awayIf you thought your quad-core smartphone was fast, wait for the Snapdragon 800 SoC.Jun 18, 2013 10:32 PM CDT
• Apple updates Java 6 with security enhancementsApple releases update for Java 6, offers security enhancements.Jun 18, 2013 7:03 PM CDT
• PS Plus will not be required for PlayStation 4 social features, entertainment apps, or auto-updatesSony confirms auto-updates, social features, and entertainment apps won't require PS Plus for PS4.Jun 18, 2013 5:28 PM CDT
• Google seeks to disclose FISA requests separately, invokes first amendment rights as part of argumentGoogle seeks to separate out FISA request numbers in its Transparency Report.Jun 18, 2013 5:01 PM CDT
• Logic Supply releases new LGX Core i3 and i5 fanless industrial computer systemsLogic Supply debuts new LGX ML250 line of industrial computers.Jun 18, 2013 3:33 PM CDT
• AMD 5GHz FX-9590 CPU pricing info spotted, seems a bit too highAMD FX-9590 pricing leaked - are you ready?Jun 18, 2013 1:08 PM CDT
• Hands-on video with the brand new Huawei Ascend P6, the world's thinnest smartphoneWe go hands-on with the thin new P6 at Huawei's launch event in London.Jun 18, 2013 11:01 AM CDT
• AMD is building its first ARM chips aimed at the server industryAMD is building a new server CPU based on ARM architecture, could it help save the company?Jun 18, 2013 9:06 AM CDT
• Google's engineering director says humanity is close to achieving immortalityGoogle's engineering director says we're on the tipping point of achieving immortality.Jun 18, 2013 5:30 AM CDT
• AMD Radeon HD 8970 spotted, but this time there's nothing to get your hopes up overAMD's next-gen Radeon HD 8970 spotted... but should we care?Jun 18, 2013 4:56 AM CDT
• Edward Snowden, NSA whistleblower, provides some insight during a Q&A sessionNSA whistleblower Edward Snowden sits down for a Q&A session.Jun 18, 2013 1:27 AM CDT
• AT&T now offering Galaxy Note 8.0 for $199 if you purchase a Galaxy S4 starting June 21Purchase a Galaxy S4 from AT&T after June 21 and receive a Galaxy Note 8.0 for just $199.Jun 17, 2013 11:34 PM CDT
• Microsoft to drop linked accounts in Outlook.com, will be replaced with user aliasesMicrosoft to kill linked accounts on Outlook.com, will move to user aliases for stronger security.Jun 17, 2013 2:02 PM CDT
• Samsung to release new Galaxy S4 variant, this time with 100% more LTE AdvancedNew Galaxy S4 with LTE Advanced on the way, could see working model as early as Thursday.Jun 17, 2013 12:53 PM CDT
• G.Skill breaks six world records during live OC event at Computex 2013G.Skill boast an amazing six world records in overclocking at Computex 2013.Jun 17, 2013 11:48 AM CDT
• Apple releases statement on customer privacy in wake of PRISMApple releases statement on Customer Privacy, attempts to repair PRISM fallout.Jun 17, 2013 9:11 AM CDT
• PS4 demolishes Xbox One in an Amazon customer pollAmazon run a poll on next-gen consoles, PS4 absolutely destroys the Xbox One.Jun 17, 2013 4:30 AM CDT
• CPU-Z makes its way to Android, get detailed information about your smart devices internalsDetailed information for your smartphones internals can now be achieved with CPU-Z for Android.Jun 16, 2013 6:33 AM CDT
• Microsoft damage control: Xbox One games will be playable after next-gen, maybeMicrosoft says Xbox One games will be playable after the next-gen is over, or we hope they will.Jun 16, 2013 4:28 AM CDT
• Intel's Haswell-E to kick some serious ass, features 8 cores, DDR4 support, X99 PCH and moreYou're going to want Intel's Haswell-E, performance and enthusiasts better start saving.Jun 15, 2013 10:49 PM CDT
• Thought the speed of light was fast? NASA is about to get a speeding ticket with their next field testNASA to soon work on a field test that could break the current speed of light record.Jun 15, 2013 5:22 AM CDT
• Google X Project Loon would give balloon-powered Internet to the worldGoogle X announces Project Loon, would see balloon-powered Internet for rural, remote and underserved areas of the world.Jun 15, 2013 4:23 AM CDT
• TweakTown checks out Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare at E3 2013We check out Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare at E3 2013.Jun 15, 2013 2:02 AM CDT
• South Florida man facing bank robbery charges wants NSA phone records to defend himselfNSA phone records demanded by accused bank robber, would be used in his defense.Jun 15, 2013 1:31 AM CDT
• TweakTown goes hands-on with Battlefield 4 at E3 2013TweakTown captures extended gameplay of BF4 along with playing hands-on.Jun 14, 2013 3:15 PM CDT
• Planetary Annihilation hits Steam for $90, causes an outragePrepared to pay $90 for Planetary Annihilation? The cost gets you the game early at least.Jun 14, 2013 7:27 AM CDT
• MSI launches 14-inch GT40 "Dragon Eyes" laptopMSI launches GT40 gaming laptop, features illuminated "Dragon Eyes" on top of aluminum cover.Jun 13, 2013 3:07 PM CDT
• iFixit tears down new Xbox 360 E, mostly the same hardware with minor cosmetic changesXbox 360 E gets taken apart by iFixit, retains exact same heatsink and fan as Model S.Jun 13, 2013 12:39 PM CDT
• Sony dives deeper into DriveClub, clues us in on some more aspects of the gameSony clues us in on all things DriveClub, could be serious competitor to Forza 5, and GT6.Jun 13, 2013 10:13 AM CDT
• TweakTown goes hands-on with DriveClub on the PS4We go hands on with the Playstation 4's DriveClub at E3 2013.Jun 13, 2013 9:55 AM CDT
• TweakTown previews World of Warships at E3 2013World of Warships is a new war-themed game from WarGaming.net.Jun 12, 2013 10:34 PM CDT
• We get a glimpse at the new Xbox 360 design, looks like the RROD may be goneMicrosoft refreshes Xbox 360 appearance - removes power ring, adds additional cooling vents and two-tone paint job.Jun 12, 2013 2:51 PM CDT
• Microsoft continues Xbox downward spiral, says customers without internet can stick with Xbox 360Microsoft tells those with no internet to stick with the Xbox 360, and the world will one day appreciate the Xbox One's always connected requirement.Jun 12, 2013 2:20 PM CDT
• Facebook jumps on the #hashtag #bandwagon, now those annoying tags become something usefulFacebook now comes with 100% more #hashtags.Jun 12, 2013 1:45 PM CDT
• SparkFun Electronics beats iFixit to the punch, becomes first to post a teardown of Google GlassGoogle Glass gets torn down by SparkFun Electronics and Catwig.com, pics inside!Jun 12, 2013 12:43 PM CDT
• Sony Australia announce pricing for new 4K displaysSony announce pricing for two of their 4K displays.Jun 11, 2013 10:25 PM CDT
• Plextor shows off how much quicker their SSDs are than a traditional HDDPlextor demos SSD vs HDD race at E3.Jun 11, 2013 6:33 PM CDT
• AMD shows of the "world's fastest mobile GPU" in an MSI notebookMSI and AMD show off worlds fastest mobile GPU by running Bioshock Infinite running at1080p and max settings on a MSI GX70 notebook.Jun 11, 2013 5:58 PM CDT
• We go eyes on with AMD's 5 x 65-inch Eyefinity demo at E3AMD shows off massive Eyefinity display featuring five 65" displays.Jun 11, 2013 5:13 PM CDT
• Sony backpedals a little on their No DRM announcement, says there will be development studio DRMSony President, Jack Tretton, changes story slightly on the "No PS4 DRM" comment made last night.Jun 11, 2013 3:52 PM CDT
• Oculus Rift goes HD, E3 attendees can experience virtual reality in full 1080p goodnessOculus Rift gets upgraded to 1080p via two 960x1080 displays in portrait orientation.Jun 11, 2013 3:39 PM CDT
• Intel announces cloud computing-focused SSD - DC S3500 seriesIntel launches new DC S3500 series solid state drives aimed at cloud computing applications.Jun 11, 2013 12:46 PM CDT
• AMD unleashes powerful 5GHz CPU, say hello to the FX-9590AMD releases first factory shipped 5GHz CPU, only available to systems integrators at the moment.Jun 11, 2013 10:45 AM CDT
• Mad Catz officially announces Project M.O.J.O console, hardware specs insideProject M.O.J.O hardware specs released, packs a punch for such a small micro-console.Jun 11, 2013 9:28 AM CDT
• Alienware revamps their gaming notebook lineupAlienware spruce up their gaming laptop range, Haswell enters the game.Jun 11, 2013 6:26 AM CDT
• iOS 7 is a love child of all mobile operating systems, and that's not a bad thingApple's iOS 7 is shaping up nicely and has borrowed heavily from its competitors.Jun 11, 2013 3:19 AM CDT
• Sony troll Microsoft by showing you how easy it is to share games on the PS4Good Guy Sony shows how easy it is to share PS4 games.Jun 10, 2013 11:29 PM CDT
• Mirror's Edge to return via next-gen consoles and Electronic ArtsMirror's Edge returns with a next-gen console reboot!Jun 10, 2013 7:29 PM CDT
• EA and Victory Games says a new Command & Conquer is on the wayA Command & Conquer refresh is on its way, unbelieveable visuals take it to the next level!Jun 10, 2013 7:19 PM CDT
• EA Sports shows off new UFC game powered by EA IGNITE technologyEA announces EA Sports UFC, a revolutionary fighting game powered by the IGNITE engine.Jun 10, 2013 7:01 PM CDT
• FIFA 14 brings stadium and players to life on Xbox One and Playstation 4EA announces FIFA 14, brings players and stadium to life!Jun 10, 2013 5:49 PM CDT
• EA announces Madden 25 at E3 press conferenceEA announces Madden 25, most advanced football game ever created!Jun 10, 2013 5:32 PM CDT
• EA shows off Battlefield 4 multiplayer footage at E3, makes CoD Ghost look like old school Counter StrikeBattlefield 4 demoed at two events this morning, truly takes the FPS to the next level of gaming.Jun 10, 2013 5:16 PM CDT
• Microsoft announces Forza 5 for Xbox One, utilizes cloud processing for unrivaled graphics and performanceMicrosoft and Turn 10 Studios show off Forza 5, the most advanced racing game ever created.Jun 10, 2013 12:22 PM CDT
• Microsoft reacquires lost Windows phone "Blue" prototypePrototype Microsoft Windows Phone Blue lost, sold and recovered, interesting new features coming to Windows Phone 8.1.Jun 10, 2013 10:37 AM CDT
• NSA whistleblower isn't scared, doesn't like the surveillance state the US has builtNSA whistleblowser Edward Snowden is the most wanted man in the world right now.Jun 10, 2013 2:50 AM CDT
• Supermicro displays SuperStorage Server at Computex 2013Supermicro displays the latest in their SuperStorage Servers at Computex with 12Gb/s connectivity.Jun 10, 2013 2:07 AM CDT
• Supermicro displays 12-node 5038ML-H12TRF Haswell server architectureSupermicro displays the SuperServer 5038ML-H12TRF 12 node server.Jun 10, 2013 12:43 AM CDT
• Western Digital explains their new 5mm SSHDWD give us the skinny on their new slim 5mm HDD.Jun 9, 2013 10:20 PM CDT
• Soon but not soon enough - OCZ Vector PCIe, it's comingOCZ Vertex PCIe, it's coming and we can't wait.Jun 9, 2013 6:26 AM CDT
• Noctua shows world's 1st ANC CPU coolerNoctua get back into the cooling game in a serious way at Computex 2013.Jun 9, 2013 5:37 AM CDT
• MemoRight XT3 Series SSD joins the world's of Marvell and TLC togetherMemoRight show off an impressive SSD at Computex 2013.Jun 9, 2013 4:23 AM CDT
• QNAP brings 10GbE to the SMB marketQNAP brings 10GbE into four- and six-bay models.Jun 8, 2013 1:36 AM CDT
• Kaspersky discovers 'most sophisticated' Android trojan yetMost sophisticated Android trojan ever has been discovered by Kaspersky.Jun 7, 2013 5:03 PM CDT
• LeakedTT: Verizon adds two new LG phones to prepaid device lineupVerizon rebrands two budget Android phones for prepaid service sales.Jun 7, 2013 11:03 AM CDT
• ASUS shows off some military themed motherboards at Computex 2013ASUS' military themed motherboards at Computex 2013 definitely stand out from the crowd.Jun 7, 2013 7:15 AM CDT
• We take a closer look at Sapphire's beautiful Atomic HD 7990 GPUSapphire's Atomic HD 7990 GPU is truly a work of art.Jun 7, 2013 5:40 AM CDT
• Intel shows off 128GB Thunderbolt thumb drive at Computex Taipei 2013Intel shows off 128GB Thunderbolt USB drive at Computex Taipei 2013.Jun 6, 2013 6:04 PM CDT
• SteelSeries introduces new line of headsets, say hello to H-SeriesSteelSeries introduces new H-series line of gaming headsets.Jun 6, 2013 4:02 PM CDT
• Comcast Executive Vice President says gigabit internet would be wasted on AmericansComcast VP says that gigabit internet is too fast for current use, would be useless until things improve.Jun 6, 2013 1:05 PM CDT
• Amazon launches new store front for independent game developersAmazon launches new Indie Game store, offers 75% off and three free games on purchases during June and July.Jun 6, 2013 9:21 AM CDT
• ASRock hit the start line with BMW Designworks BareboneBMW Designworks design new Barebone system for ASRock.Jun 6, 2013 7:24 AM CDT
• There is NGFF and then there is ADATA 1800MB/s NGFF at ComputexADATA pushing hard in the solid state department, its NGFF part is just one example.Jun 6, 2013 7:01 AM CDT
• ASRock gets us wet with their Z87 OC FORMULA motherboardASRock spill water over the Z87 OC FORMULA to show off its water-proof abilities.Jun 6, 2013 6:50 AM CDT

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