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• Smartwatches could see 1 million sales before the end of the yearSmartwatch shipments could pass 1 million this year.Apr 17, 2013 11:36 PM CDT
• Google Glass Explorer Edition owners prevented from loaning or selling deviceGoogle Glass terms of sale prevent purchasers from reselling or even loaning out Glass.Apr 17, 2013 6:32 PM CDT
• Google to acquire iProvo, a fiber-based ISP in Provo, UTGoogle looking to acquire iProvo to bring Google Fiber to Provo, UT.Apr 17, 2013 6:06 PM CDT
• Name Your Own Price Mac Bundle 2.0 up for sale, 10% of sales go to charityName Your Own Price Mac Bundle 2.0 on sale, 10 percent of sales go to charity.Apr 17, 2013 5:31 PM CDT
• HTC One gets overclocked with LN2, gets boost in 3DMark scoreHTC One overclocked with help of LN2, sees about a 10 percent improvement in 3DMark Ice Storm.Apr 17, 2013 1:09 PM CDT
• Samsung Galaxy S4 pre-orders open tomorrow at Sprint, and T-Mobile on April 24thPre-order your Samsung Galaxy S4 at Sprint starting tomorrow, and April 24th at T-Mobile.Apr 17, 2013 12:34 PM CDT
• Intel CEO alludes to upcoming massive price drop on Windows 8 devicesIntel CEO says prices on future Windows 8 touch devices will drop like a rock, when upcoming Intel chips release.Apr 17, 2013 11:02 AM CDT
• Australia to get monster-sized Huawei Ascend Mate Android smartphone next weekHuawei to release 6.1-inch Android phone next week.Apr 17, 2013 9:29 AM CDT
• Intel's next-gen 9-series chipset will support Serial ATA Express nativelyIntel to natively support Serial ATA Express on their next-gen 9-series chipset.Apr 17, 2013 4:31 AM CDT
• Intel continue to feel pain, quarterly profits drop 25% for Q1 2013Intel's Q1 profits drop 25%, PC industry being in a state of despair isn't helping.Apr 17, 2013 3:31 AM CDT
• Facebook could soon roll out video-based ad service, could charge advertisers $1 million per dayFacebook could make $4 million per day with their upcoming video advertisements.Apr 17, 2013 2:32 AM CDT
• Beijing-based firm open position for a 'chief porn identification officer', offering $32k a year for the positionBeen dreaming your entire life to be a chief porn identification officer? Apply now!Apr 17, 2013 1:31 AM CDT
• Android devices with malware infections tripled last yearAndroid saw the total number of devices infected by malware triple in 2012.Apr 16, 2013 5:34 AM CDT
• Google Glass specs arrive, the screen is equivalent to a 25-inch monitor in front of your faceGoogle Glass specifications are here, high-resolution display is equal to that of a 25-inch monitor in front of you.Apr 15, 2013 10:51 PM CDT
• 3DMark ran on the Ouya console, bested by existing smartphonesOuya console bested by older smartphones in Futuremark's 3DMark.Apr 15, 2013 7:57 PM CDT
• Google study says mobile web is getting fasterGoogle says mobile web getting faster, around 30 percent improvement from last year.Apr 15, 2013 7:07 PM CDT
• Trader who made unauthorized $1bn purchase of Apple stock pleads guilty to fraud chargesTrader who bought 1.625m shares of Apple stock on company money plead guilty to fraud charges.Apr 15, 2013 6:03 PM CDT
• Future batteries could be made from liquid metal, no T-1000's in sight thankfullyLiquid metal could be the future of batteries, first prototype could be ready by 2014.Apr 15, 2013 7:33 AM CDT
• Raspberry Pi numbers are in - 40k units being made per week, Sony have made their 500,000th PiRaspberry Pi numbers are in - 40k units per week, 500,00th Pi rolls off the Sony production line in the UK.Apr 15, 2013 1:33 AM CDT
• Galaxy Note 8 comes with $25 Google Play credit$25 Google Play credit goes hand-in-hand with Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 tablet.Apr 14, 2013 11:32 PM CDT
• Apple's iOS 7 to be unveiled at WWDC in June, would include a killer app teaseApple to use a killer app to sell iOS 7 when it's unveiled at WWDC in June.Apr 14, 2013 9:31 PM CDT
• Analyst says the iPhone 5S will include larger camera, fingerprint technology and the same 4-inch screenAnalyst thinks the new iPhone 5S will come with fingerprint technology and the same 4-inch screen.Apr 14, 2013 1:38 AM CDT
• Project Unity sees 15 consoles crammed into one huge boxProject Unity sees 15 of the best retro consoles crammed into one huge gaming machine.Apr 13, 2013 11:32 PM CDT
• Tablet sales to reach $64 billion this year, a hefty 28% increase from last yearTablet sales to sit at an estimated $64 billion this year, thanks to Android tablets.Apr 13, 2013 9:30 PM CDT
• RumorTT: AMD working on a 5GHz CPU based on their Vishera architectureRumorTT: AMD could be ready to unleash a new CPU clocking in at 5GHz based on their Vishera architecture.Apr 13, 2013 8:17 PM CDT
• ReportTT: iPad 5 could slim down by shrinking LED backlightingReport: Apple could slim down iPad by changing backlighting, touch sensor, display tech.Apr 12, 2013 10:10 PM CDT
• LG unveils Value Pack upgrade for Optimus G Pro, looks remarkably similar to Galaxy S4 featuresLG shows off Value Pack upgrade that essentially turns an Optimus G Pro into a Galaxy S4.Apr 12, 2013 11:08 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE HQ officially open new OC Lab, dedicated to all things overclockingTaiwan HQ office gets a new dedicated lab just for overclocking.Apr 12, 2013 10:01 AM CDT
• Nokia releases updated firmware for Lumia 920, 820, 620Nokia releasing firmware updates for Lumia 920, 820, and 620.Apr 12, 2013 4:31 AM CDT
• Microsoft stock drops riding the news of huge drop in PC shipment numbersMicrosoft stock tumbles after PC shipment reports.Apr 11, 2013 8:19 PM CDT
• NVIDIA shows off Kepler Mobile by displaying incredible graphics rendered using the new chipNVIDIA demos Kepler Mobile running Battlefield 3.Apr 11, 2013 5:02 PM CDT
• Google introduces tool to plan digital afterlife, will allow you to delete data after your deathGoogle introduces feature to help plan digital afterlife, will delete data after set inactive period.Apr 11, 2013 3:25 PM CDT
• Intel details Haswell overclocking at IDF Beijing, not too much different from Ivy BridgeIntel details overclocking Haswell at IDF Beijing.Apr 11, 2013 2:53 PM CDT
• Slingshot Guru builds "Condom Gun" as entry into Bill Gates $100k Condom ChallengeSlingshot master Joerg Sprave gets our vote for the Bill Gates Condom Challenge.Apr 11, 2013 9:59 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Apple working on bringing 4K displays to TVs, MacBook ProsRumorTT: Apple going full steam ahead with 4K displays, refreshed MBPs could be on their way.Apr 11, 2013 6:27 AM CDT
• "Always-on" tweeter, Adam Orth, is no longer working for Microsoft - Internet pitchforks work, it seemsMicrosoft's "always-on" tweeter, Adam Orth, no longer works for the Redmond-based software giant.Apr 10, 2013 11:37 PM CDT
• Disney Australia announce Wreck-It Ralph Blu-ray releaseWreck-It Ralph announced on Blu-ray, headed to Australia on April 24.Apr 10, 2013 11:24 PM CDT
• Quantic Dream, the developer of Heavy Rain, looking to hire staff for future multiplayer projectsQuantic Dream to have an upcoming multiplayer game, the Heavy Rain developer is hiring staff.Apr 10, 2013 10:33 PM CDT
• Intel's 2013 update to their Xeon family isn't being rushed, but it will pack quite a punch when it arrivesIntel's Xeon 2013 update will be here soon, and will arrive with more CPU cores than previously expected.Apr 10, 2013 9:26 PM CDT
• OCZ Vertex 5 SSD coming next month, features updated Barefoot 3, 20nm NAND flashOCZ working on new Barefoot 3 SSD that could be released next month and known as Vertex 5.Apr 10, 2013 7:44 PM CDT
• The Pirate Bay moves to .GL domain name, ahead of Swedish seizeure of .se domainThe Pirate Bay hoist the .GL flag as Swedish authorities prepare to seize .se domain name.Apr 10, 2013 11:48 AM CDT
• Giada's N70E-DR motherboard is perfect for the NAS builder in your lifeGiada offers up the perfect NAS mini-ITX motherboard, the Giada N70E-DR.Apr 10, 2013 6:21 AM CDT
• Batman: Arkham Origins announced with Rocksteady Studios not involved, are Warner Bros pulling an Activision?Warner Bros. announces Batman: Arkham Origins.Apr 10, 2013 4:33 AM CDT
• Google Play Music extends to seven new countriesGoogle announces Google Play Music availability to seven new countries.Apr 9, 2013 9:45 PM CDT
• Elysium trailer arrives, looks to be one of the best sci-fi movies of the yearThe director of District 9 is back with Elysium.Apr 9, 2013 8:53 PM CDT
• Before the PS4 was announced, third-party developers were told the PS4 could feature 4GB of GDDR5, were surprised to see 8GBThird-party developers for the PS4 didn't know the console featured 8GB of GDDR5 RAM.Apr 9, 2013 6:55 PM CDT
• Google Street View Hyperlapse by Teehan+Lax will take your breath away, before blowing your mindGoogle Street View Hyperlapse by Teehan+Lax is a thing of beauty!Apr 9, 2013 1:30 PM CDT
• ASUS begins shipping $149 7-inch MeMO Pad Android tabletASUS makes good on promise, begins shipping $149 7-inch MeMO Pad Android tablet.Apr 9, 2013 8:26 AM CDT
• Sony to roll out DualShock 3 controller support to Xperia phonesXperia phones to soon see DualShock 3 controller support from Sony.Apr 9, 2013 1:27 AM CDT
• ConfirmedTT: Austin, TX getting Google Fiber, roll out date unknown at this timeConfirmed: Google bringing 1Gbps Fiber Internet connection to Austin, Texas.Apr 8, 2013 3:02 PM CDT
• OopsTT: Taiwan news media erroneously reports on the death of the Queen of EnglandTaiwan media mistakenly reports that the Queen of England has died, in reality Margaret Thatcher was the one to pass.Apr 8, 2013 11:09 AM CDT
• LeakedTT: Check out Facebook Home ahead of Friday's launch with these leaked APKsFacebook Home APKs leaked, theoretically should run on Android devices with a max resolution of 1280x768.Apr 8, 2013 9:03 AM CDT
• ComiXology will make good on its promise to offer free digital editions of first issue comic bookscomiXology to begin re-offering over 700 first edition marvel comics for download this Thursday.Apr 8, 2013 8:30 AM CDT
• Crucial's 960GB M500 SSD spotted on e-tailer websiteCrucial's mammoth 960GB-sized M500 SSD is available on Australian e-tailer website.Apr 8, 2013 5:30 AM CDT
• AMD: There won't be a DirectX 12 but the company will integrate "other technologies" into their GPUsAMD says there won't be a DirectX 12 and that Battlefield 4 could be part of their next "Never Settle" bundle.Apr 8, 2013 4:34 AM CDT
• Hulu sale talk persists, they receive $500 million bid from former News Corp presidentHulu receive $500 million bid from former News Corp president.Apr 8, 2013 3:22 AM CDT
• Intel's Haswell CPU begins shipping to PC makersPC makers will soon be receiving Intel's next-gen Haswell CPU.Apr 8, 2013 2:37 AM CDT
• Acer ready their Iconia A1-810 to fight the iPad miniAcer preparing an iPad mini competitor, the Iconia A1-810.Apr 7, 2013 10:33 PM CDT
• Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is coming, Ubisoft wants to kick it old school styleFar Cry 3: Blood Dragon wants the inner-80s kid in you to buy their DLC Apr 6, 2013 10:09 PM CDT
• Microsoft issues apology over employee's disrespectful Twitter rantsOfficial apology has been issued over Microsoft employee Adam Orth's DRM outburst on Twitter.Apr 5, 2013 11:59 PM CDT
• Could Austin, TX be getting Google Fiber? We'll find out April 9Google Fiber coming to Austin, TX? Google and Austin planning announcement for April 9.Apr 5, 2013 9:31 PM CDT
• LOLTT: Copyright holders asking Google to take down their takedown noticesGoogle receiving DMCA takedown notices regarding posted DMCA takedown notices.Apr 5, 2013 8:33 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Are these pictures of the upcoming iPhone 5S?Rumor: Images of an alleged iPhone 5S with curved back, display surface.Apr 5, 2013 5:33 PM CDT
• Skype malware turns victim's machine into Bitcoin minerNew malware spreading via Skype turns a victim's machine into a Bitcoin miner.Apr 5, 2013 4:31 PM CDT
• Microsoft's Adam Orth goes on the offensive regarding always on DRM on Twitter, in regards to next-gen XboxMicrosoft Creative Director Adam Orth berates gamers over Always On resistance.Apr 5, 2013 8:23 AM CDT
• Indiegogo suffers DDOS over YourAnonymousNews campaignIndiegogo suffers DDOS of unknown origin after YourAnonNews posts funding campaign.Apr 5, 2013 2:13 AM CDT
• Jurassic Park 3D Blu-ray to hatch in Australia in JuneHere's what to expect for Jurassic Park on Blu-ray and in 3D.Apr 5, 2013 12:37 AM CDT
• Facebook announces Chat heads for Facebook Home, a better way to keep up with conversations on your smartphone?Facebook hypes new way of connecting with your friends on mobile, Chat heads stay in your content to keep you connected.Apr 4, 2013 1:27 PM CDT
• HTC First does exist, is world's first smartphone optimized for Facebook HomeHTC First is real, and the leaked images were accurate.Apr 4, 2013 1:05 PM CDT
• Facebook Home coming April 12th for download on HTC One, One X and Samsung GSIII, S4 and Note IIFacebook Home a truly new and unique experience for Android devices?Apr 4, 2013 12:44 PM CDT
• Facebook "Home" is not a phone, but is a new home screen UI of Android, with "Cover Feed" as the main featureFacebook did not release a phone, showed off new a new suite of apps that builds a new Facebook centric UI for Android.Apr 4, 2013 12:30 PM CDT
• Raven Studios release source code for Star Wars games after Disney shuts down LucasArtsJedi Outcast and Jedi Academy source code released after LucasArts closure.Apr 4, 2013 12:26 PM CDT
• Google and Mozilla develop new web rendering engines that replace WebKitGoogle forks WebKit, and Mozilla develops entirely new web engine with Samsung.Apr 4, 2013 9:46 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Doom 4 to be released on next-gen consoles, Rage 2 gets cancelledRumorTT: Doom 4 is coming, will scare you on next-gen consoles.Apr 3, 2013 11:36 PM CDT
• AMD says NVIDIA bitter over Sony using AMD in PlayStation 4AMD says NVIDIA bitter over Sony's decision to utilize AMD components in the PS4.Apr 3, 2013 6:24 PM CDT

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