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• AMD unveils new hair processing technique: TressFXAMD shows off new TressFX hair processing technique, major improvement in texture quality.Feb 27, 2013 11:32 AM CST
• New iOS app analyzes your urineiOS app check your health by analyzing your urine by taking pictures of a test strip.Feb 27, 2013 9:20 AM CST
• Chrome 26 beta gets released, includes improved spell checking and moreChrome 26 beta includes improved spell checking abilities, developer tweaks.Feb 27, 2013 6:38 AM CST
• Yahoo CEO bans working from home for Yahoo, builds a nursery in her officeYahoo CEO Marissa Mayer bans employees from working from home.Feb 27, 2013 5:33 AM CST
• PlayStation 4 games might start off at $70, rising cost of development to blameDue to the cost of developing next-gen games, PS4 titles might start at $70 at launch.Feb 27, 2013 4:37 AM CST
• THQ has fire sale, sells Darksiders, Homeworld, Red Faction and moreTHQ selling off properties quick, up for sale is Homeworld, Red Faction, Darksiders and more.Feb 27, 2013 2:28 AM CST
• Ubisoft told Sony they wanted the PS4 to be like a PCUbisoft told Sony they wanted the PS4 to be more like a PC and smartphone.Feb 26, 2013 11:31 PM CST
• EA pushing cross-platform 'single identity' system, prepares for next-gen consoles, PC and Mac platform integrationEA prepares 'single identity' system, would like to see cross-platform experiences.Feb 26, 2013 10:15 PM CST
• Swedish Pirate Party caves, The Pirate Bay pulls up anchor and sets sail for Norway and CataloniaSwedish Pirate Party bends under the threat of legal action from Hollywood backed Rights Alliance.Feb 26, 2013 9:52 AM CST
• Microsoft finally releases Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 7, download it nowIE10 makes its way to Windows 7.Feb 26, 2013 8:37 AM CST
• LG unveils tiny WCP-300 wireless charger, claims it is world's smallestLG shows off small wireless charger, claims to be world's smallest.Feb 26, 2013 7:36 AM CST
• Micron Announces the New P410m SAS 25nm MLC Enterprise SSDMicron unveils their latest P410m SSD, the company's first SAS-based SSD.Feb 26, 2013 7:00 AM CST
• Dell Latitude 10 gets released once again, with an 'Enhanced Security' editionDell launches the Latitude 10 Enhanced Security edition, aimed at the enterprise market.Feb 26, 2013 5:34 AM CST
• Sony to launch their Xperia Z, Tablet Z globally on March 1Impressed with Sony's unveiling of the Xperia Z and Tablet Z? It'll launch globally on March 1.Feb 26, 2013 2:28 AM CST
• Gabe Newell to be donned with BAFTA FellowshipValve CEO Gabe Newell to be honored with BAFTA Academy Fellowship.Feb 26, 2013 1:29 AM CST
• New York Times' piece on Tesla Model S causes customers to cancel orders, and moreNYT piece on the Model S from Tesla is not boding well with consumers.Feb 25, 2013 10:35 PM CST
• 'Six-strikes' copyright alert system takes effect in the United StatesThe "six-strikes" copyright alert system goes into place this week.Feb 25, 2013 8:31 PM CST
• Opera launches Opera Mediaworks, worlds largest mobile ad platform Opera weaves recent acquisitions into a single mobile advertising powerhouse.Feb 25, 2013 10:28 AM CST
• Aptina unveils next-gen mobile image sensors, 1080p and 4K the new normalAptina reveals 1080p and 4K mobile sensors, traditional camera makers should be scared.Feb 25, 2013 9:25 AM CST
• ASUS unveil the Padfone InfinityASUS unveil their new 5-inch, 1080p-capable Padfone Infinity smartphone.Feb 25, 2013 7:07 AM CST
• Watch Dog developer says the PS4 is "easier" to develop for, the game will be "pushed further" on the PS4PlayStation 4 version of Watch Dogs will be "pushed further" than the PS3 version.Feb 25, 2013 1:31 AM CST
• Samsung pencils in March 14 for Galaxy S IV unveilingSamsung confirms Galaxy S IV unveiling to take place on March 14.Feb 24, 2013 11:31 PM CST
• Barnes & Noble reportedly looking for an exit out of the hardware marketBarnes & Noble could leave the e-reader and tablet market.Feb 24, 2013 8:26 PM CST
• Lenovo offering new 7- and 10-inch Android-powered tabletsLenovo opens their hearts at MWC 2013, now offering two new Android-powered tablets.Feb 24, 2013 5:32 PM CST
• Samsung unveils HomeSync at MWC, an Android-powered TV-connected deviceSamsung's HomeSync device unveiled, is a TV-connected device with some nice specs.Feb 24, 2013 2:54 PM CST
• Samsung launches their Galaxy Note 8.0 at Mobile World Congress 2013Samsung extends their Galaxy range with the Galaxy Note 8.0.Feb 24, 2013 2:32 PM CST
• Battlefield 4 confirmed for next-gen consoles, we will see more in the next two monthsWe will begin to see official information on Battlefield 4 in the coming months, excitement begins n.Feb 22, 2013 10:11 PM CST
• Gaming in 4K tested out on Windows 8 and Max Payne 3Ultra HD TV tested out on Max Payne 3 and Windows 8, how does it perform?Feb 22, 2013 9:29 PM CST
• Apple seeking new 'Maps Ground Truth Data Specialist' in AustraliaApple looking to hire new people in Australia for their map application.Feb 22, 2013 8:10 PM CST
• Sony aiming to show PlayStation 4 console at E3...or soonerPlayStation 4 console will make appearance at E3, hopefully sooner.Feb 22, 2013 4:29 PM CST
• New service Makexyz is like Airbnb for 3D printer ownersNew service links 3D printer owners together to offer printing service to the masses.Feb 22, 2013 12:02 PM CST
• Facebook plans to place your old photos into cold storage facilityYour old photos could wind up in cold storage if Facebook has its way.Feb 22, 2013 8:18 AM CST
• Facebook bug prevents users from entering birth year before 1910Small Facebook bug prevents user from entering her real age.Feb 22, 2013 12:17 AM CST
• RIAA says Google's updated ranking isn't working at reducing piracyRIAA says Google's new method of ranking pirate sites hasn't affected the listings at all.Feb 21, 2013 7:04 PM CST
• Actual PlayStation 4 hardware didn't make an appearance last night because it's 'still in development'Sony says final design of PS4 still in development, explains this is why it wasn't shown last night.Feb 21, 2013 2:03 PM CST
• Court rules in favor of CNET, BitTorrent client downloads can stay upCourt rules CNET within rights on offering BitTorrent client downloads.Feb 21, 2013 11:11 AM CST
• Police use Facebook to alert mother of son's death, say they tried more conventional methods firstPolice use Facebook to contact mother to inform her of her son's death.Feb 21, 2013 6:08 AM CST
• Sony says PlayStation 4 will not block used gamesSony confirms the PlayStation 4 will not block used games from being played.Feb 21, 2013 1:03 AM CST
• NVIDIA working on new headquarters in Santa Clara, located right across the street from old oneNVIDIA announces they are working on a new headquarters across from their current one.Feb 20, 2013 11:19 PM CST
• Which PlayStation 4 rumors ended up being true? Let's take a look...Which PlayStation 4 rumors ended up being accurate? We take a look back at past posts.Feb 20, 2013 6:46 PM CST
• LIve from the Sony PlayStation Meeting 2013Sony's live Sony PlayStation Meeting 2013.Feb 20, 2013 5:13 PM CST
• SMART Storage Systems introduces 1.8" SAS Optimus SSD SMART introduces new 1.8-inch SAS SSD.Feb 20, 2013 2:02 PM CST
• Hacked Gmail accounts reduced by 99.7% since 2011, says GoogleGoogle says it has reduced Gmail account hacks by 99.7% since 2011.Feb 20, 2013 12:54 PM CST
• Google holding contest for "Creative Individuals", winners get to pre-order Project Glass#ifihadglass competition held by Google could land you a pair of Project Glass glasses.Feb 20, 2013 9:45 AM CST
• GPU shipments down for Q4 2012 according to JPRJPR: GPU shipments are down for Q4 2012 - we need some new GPUs!Feb 20, 2013 3:36 AM CST
• Before it has even been purchased by most consumers, Sony's Xperia Z has been rootedSony Xperia Z gets rooted, all before it has been consumed around the world.Feb 20, 2013 1:36 AM CST
• LG Display seeking resolution "through an amicable negotiation" with South Korean rival, SamsungLG drops their patent lawsuit with Samsung, would like to seek resolution "through an amicable negot.Feb 19, 2013 11:35 PM CST
• Crytek at it again, say that it is "impossible" for next-gen consoles to compete with PCsCrytek say that it's "impossible" for next-gen consoles to compete with PCs.Feb 19, 2013 10:27 PM CST
• LSI announces their new AXM5500 family of products, partnered up with ARM-based hardwareLSI partner up with ARM for their new AXM5500 family of products.Feb 19, 2013 10:11 PM CST
• Apple hacked by same people who hacked Facebook, issues Mac software updateA small number of Apple systems compromised with same exploit as Facebook.Feb 19, 2013 8:01 PM CST
• Survey says 10% of Netflix subscribers have watched House of Cards, average 6 episodes watchedData suggests original programming may pay off for Netflix, users less likely to cancel.Feb 19, 2013 6:31 PM CST
• Apple's iPad mini supply catches up to demand, device now 'In Stock' in most countriesApple catches up with iPad mini demand, now showing 'In Stock' in numerous countries.Feb 19, 2013 5:02 PM CST
• New Gears of War game leaked ahead of official launch, Microsoft threatens pirates with permanent Xbox Live banMicrosoft threatens permanent Xbox Live bands for pirates of Gears of War: Judgment.Feb 19, 2013 3:40 PM CST
• ORIGIN offers the first liquid cooled NVIDIA GTX Titan based systemORIGIN announces they are the first with a liquid cooled GTX Titan on the market.Feb 19, 2013 2:04 PM CST
• NVIDIA announces Tegra 4i with integrated LTE processor, features 60 GPU cores, quad-core CPUNVIDIA introduces Tegra 4i, features an integrated LTE modem and 60 GPU cores.Feb 19, 2013 11:45 AM CST
• HTC One smartphone hardware specs released - this isn't your old HTC phoneHTC One gets 1.7GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM.Feb 19, 2013 10:58 AM CST
• HTC One features and specs unveiled, gets all aluminum unibody and new technology cameraHTC one to feature solid aluminum unibody, new camera and speakers.Feb 19, 2013 10:27 AM CST
• HTC unveils long anticipated One (formerly M7) smartphone, also introduces new feature 'BlinkFeed'HTC unveils new flagship smartphone, HTC One, Touts exciting new live feed feature. Feb 19, 2013 9:50 AM CST
• NASA says that the Russian meteor last week was the biggest in over 100 yearsRussian meteor was one of the biggest in over 100 years according to NASA.Feb 19, 2013 5:34 AM CST
• Security firm releases evidence of alleged military-backed Chinese hacking group at workAlleged military-assisted Chinese hacking group evidence provided by security firm.Feb 19, 2013 3:39 AM CST
• US scientists working on way to turn plastic bags into batteriesUS scientists working on a way to use plastic bags to create batteries.Feb 19, 2013 1:38 AM CST
• Google could cut illegal sites funding off, would only push them to use BitcoinsGoogle could cut funding off to illegal sites.Feb 19, 2013 12:36 AM CST
• SpaceTT: Finnish astrophotographer's animated GIF images of Elephants Trunk Nebula are mesmerizingCheck out these stunning animated GIF images of Elephants Trunk Nebula.Feb 18, 2013 1:11 PM CST
• Mysterious Windows Blue confirmed with job add posting, the next Microsoft OS alreadyWindows Blue confirmed, Microsoft actively seeking developers Feb 18, 2013 12:39 PM CST
• Amazon severs ties with German security firm HESS after Neo-Nazi allegations Neo-Nazi allegations cost German security firm Amazon.com contract.Feb 18, 2013 10:48 AM CST
• Facebook won't be paying any taxes, will enjoy a nice fat refund thoughFacebook has made a nice $1.1 billion in profits since they went public, but they won't be paying an.Feb 18, 2013 4:38 AM CST
• The first bionic hand that can feel will soon be hereThe first bionic hand that is capable of feeling will be here later this year.Feb 18, 2013 3:37 AM CST
• Congress to discuss asteroids as a threat to Earth, won't involve Bruce WillisAfter the last few days of asteroid-filled news, Congress will begin discussing killer asteroids.Feb 18, 2013 2:41 AM CST
• Bungie's new game, Destiny, gets revealed - is an always-on, persistent-world adventureDestiny has been unveiled, will be a 10-year run as an always-on, persistent-world adventure.Feb 17, 2013 9:08 PM CST
• Crysis 3 beta has been downloaded over 3 million timesCrysis 3 beta has been a success with over 3 million gamers trying out Crytek's latest FPS.Feb 17, 2013 1:37 AM CST
• Kim Dotcom announces that Mega now accepts Bitcoin, will expand into email, chat, voice, video and mobile soonMega is set to really go mega, now accepts Bitcoins and will eventually expand into email, chat, voi.Feb 17, 2013 12:41 AM CST
• Facebook continues to collect data on users who have logged out of the social networkEven when logged out, Facebook still track data on you.Feb 16, 2013 11:33 PM CST
• Top 5 things to expect with Sony's possible announcement of the PlayStation 4 this weekSony should announce their next-generation PlayStation 4 this week, here are some things you should Feb 16, 2013 10:29 PM CST
• Google reportedly planning to open retail stores by year's endGoogle is said to be working on opening retail stores by the end of the year.Feb 15, 2013 8:31 PM CST
• Posterous officially shutting down as of April 30, lets users download data until thenPosterous shutting down as of April 30, allows users to download a copy of their data.Feb 15, 2013 8:02 PM CST

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