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• You can now download a free and legal copy of the source code for Photoshop version 1.0Adobe and Computer History Museum partner to release source code of Photoshop version 1.0.Feb 15, 2013 7:32 PM CST
• Facebook victim of Java zero-day exploit, admits they were hacked, no evidence user data compromisedFacebook systems hacked through zero-day Java exploit, no evidence user data compromised.Feb 15, 2013 4:22 PM CST
• ReportTT: iOS 6.1.2 update will be pushed out 'early next week'Report: Apple to push out iOS 6.1.2 update early next week.Feb 15, 2013 4:04 PM CST
• Microsoft to force all Windows Live / MSN Messenger users over to Skype starting April 8thAll Windows Live Messenger users to be forced over to Skype starting on April 8th.Feb 15, 2013 11:07 AM CST
• Rhino Shield acts like a power up for Gorilla Glass, makes it up to five times strongerRhino Shield, a new screen protector that makes Gorilla Glass up to five times stronger.Feb 15, 2013 6:34 AM CST
• Running Windows 7 without SP1? You'll soon lose support, so upgrade nowWindows 7 users not running Service Pack 1 might want to update soon as support ends for Windows 7 w.Feb 15, 2013 4:36 AM CST
• The New York Times' review of the latest Tesla Model S has Tesla ripping their review apartThe New York Times' review on the latest electric car from Tesla is backfiring on them.Feb 15, 2013 1:39 AM CST
• Still can't find a Nexus 4? Google unveils the Nexus Store Locator tool, will find one near youGoogle unleash the Nexus Store Locator, will find Nexus devices near you.Feb 15, 2013 12:31 AM CST
• Did Gearbox screw us on Aliens: Colonial Marines?Gearbox Software's Aliens: Colonial Marines is getting a lot of consumers angry, find out why.Feb 14, 2013 10:33 PM CST
• Qualcomm unveils Quick Charge 1.0, charges phones 40% faster - is already built into a number of handsetsQualcomm's Quick Charge 1.0 gets announced, is already built into a number of phones charging them 4.Feb 14, 2013 9:34 PM CST
• NVIDIA to launch their new GeForce GTX Titan GPU on February 18NVIDIA's GeForce GTX Titan to be released next week.Feb 14, 2013 8:00 PM CST
• Pictures of a PlayStation 4 prototype controller pop upPlayStation 4 prototype controller spotted, might have a touchscreen built-in.Feb 14, 2013 7:08 PM CST
• More layoffs from Valve reported, CEO statement released to curb rumorsValve lays off more employees, Ellsworth gets invitation to Oculus, and Newell releases statement.Feb 14, 2013 10:20 AM CST
• RumorTT: We could see a small form factor Surface Pro from MicrosoftMicrosoft says they are ready, willing and able to bring a wide range of new form factor mobile devi.Feb 14, 2013 7:40 AM CST
• GameStop CFO says that 60% of customers wouldn't buy a new console that blocked used gamesGamers don't like new consoles with used games being blocked, 60% of gamers wouldn't buy a new conso.Feb 14, 2013 3:35 AM CST
• Olympus aren't doing too well, says that SLRs aren't deadOlympus cut forecasts by 25%, having issues in the SLR market.Feb 14, 2013 2:39 AM CST
• Iceland government thinking about banning online pornIcelandic government thinking about Internet filters, one of which would block online porn.Feb 13, 2013 11:36 PM CST
• Your next house could be 3D-printed, would take just three weeks to build3D-printed houses could be next, one design firm claims it could take just 3 weeks to have an entire.Feb 13, 2013 10:39 PM CST
• Google flaw gives your personal details to app developersUse the Google Play Store? Downloaded an app? That developer has your name, address and e-mail.Feb 13, 2013 9:19 PM CST
• LinkedIn CEO in good mood, gives iPad mini to every employeeAll LinkedIn employees receive iPad mini as show of gratitude.Feb 13, 2013 7:02 PM CST
• Tim Cook says that for the iPhone, larger screens aren't everything - the experience, is the keyTim Cook says that the experience is the key, not the larger screen for the iPhone.Feb 13, 2013 5:37 AM CST
• President Obama's new executive order addresses cybersecurity issuesCybersecurity threats get addressed by President Obama in new executive order.Feb 13, 2013 4:37 AM CST
• Unigine Heaven Benchmark 4.0 is out, give your GPU a workout Need to stress your GPU out? Check out the Unigine Heaven 4.0 benchmark.Feb 13, 2013 2:39 AM CST
• Apple enjoys success in Japan, tops their mobile industry for the first timeApple enjoys being the top dog in Japan's mobile industry for the first time ever with 15% market sh.Feb 12, 2013 11:41 PM CST
• BlueStacks provides the ability to run Android apps on Microsoft's Surface ProBlueStacks now works with Microsoft's Surface Pro, allows you to run Android-based apps on Microsoft.Feb 12, 2013 10:37 PM CST
• LG unveils their Optimus G Pro, features a 5.5-inch display, curved glassLG's Optimus G Pro gets announced, shows off its 5.5-inch screen and curved glass, available in blac.Feb 12, 2013 9:31 PM CST
• Corsair acquires Scotland-based Simple AudioScotland-based Simple Audio gets acquired by Corsair.Feb 12, 2013 8:37 PM CST
• PlayStation 3 users finally get Skyrim DLC, Dragonborn now availablePlayStation 3 users finally getting Skyrim DLC, one pack released per week for next 3 weeks.Feb 12, 2013 7:07 PM CST
• Amazon is most reputable US company, forges ahead of ApplePoll shows that Amazon is the most reputable US brand, nudges Apple out of the way.Feb 12, 2013 5:27 PM CST
• Plex media server app for Android gets a makeover, as well as media server capabilitiesPlex Media app for Android now able to act as a media server, also gets a new shiny UI.Feb 12, 2013 10:38 AM CST
• Microsoft to launch premium interactive TV shows later this yearMicrosoft set to launch their own interactive TV shows before the end of 2013.Feb 12, 2013 3:34 AM CST
• Crytek wants to go all-in with free-to-play titles, will be there in a few years timeCrytek still pushing for free-to-play gaming, will be there in 3-5 years time.Feb 12, 2013 1:31 AM CST
• Google reportedly paying Apple $1 billion a year to be the default search engine on iOSGoogle coughing up $1 billion to be iOS' default search engine.Feb 11, 2013 9:35 PM CST
• Nokia is the top Windows Phone manufacturer, usage data says they have 75% of the marketNokia is top Windows Phone manufacturer, controls around 75% of the market.Feb 11, 2013 6:04 PM CST
• ReportTT: iOS 6.1.1 being rushed out by Apple to fix 3G issues, other bugsReport: Apple working quickly to push out iOS 6.1.1 to fix various bugs present in iOS 6.1.Feb 11, 2013 3:32 PM CST
• Australian government going after Apple & Microsoft over the "Australia Tax" that forces up pricing down underThe Australian government is about to take a bite out of Apple and Microsoft over the so-called "Aus.Feb 11, 2013 4:39 AM CST
• RumorTT: iPhone 5S, and bigger 5-inch iPhone 6 to launch this yearRumorTT: 5-inch iPhone 6 to launch this year, iPhone 5S to also launch in 2013.Feb 11, 2013 12:38 AM CST
• RumorTT: No new Radeon GPUs from AMD for most of 2013RumorTT: It looks like we won't be seeing any big GPU releases from AMD this year.Feb 10, 2013 10:38 PM CST
• EA's Origin gaming software comes to Mac users today in the form of Alpha testingPopular gaming client Origin comes to Mac today as alpha testing begins.Feb 8, 2013 10:14 AM CST
• Jelly Bean beginning to roll out to Xperia devicesSony begins the rollout of Jelly Bean to the Xperia line of devices.Feb 8, 2013 1:40 AM CST
• Kent Smith of LSI explains SSD over-provisioningUnderstanding SSD over-provisioning is an article that explains why SSDs have reserve NAND.Feb 7, 2013 11:03 PM CST
• ReportTT: NVIDIA GeForce Titan outperforms GTX 690Rumor: NVIDIA's GeForce Titan easily bests the GTX 690 in 3DMark11.Feb 7, 2013 9:58 PM CST
• Vine videos are actually 6.5 seconds long, who actually cares?Vine videos are actually 6.5 seconds long as opposed to the advertised six seconds.Feb 7, 2013 7:32 PM CST
• Blackberry to stop selling handsets in JapanBlackBerry not launching BlackBerry 10 devices in Japan due to high cost and small market.Feb 7, 2013 5:01 PM CST
• Google Hangouts gets updated, now features adjustments for bandwidth useGoogle updates Hangouts with audio-only mode, bandwidth slider.Feb 7, 2013 3:32 PM CST
• Grand Theft Auto V pushed back to allow a next-gen console release?GTA V release date pushed back so it could launch on next-gen consoles?Feb 6, 2013 10:36 PM CST
• Half-Life or Portal film could see J.J. Abrams' helpJ.J. Abrams might be helping Valve with a Half-Life or Portal movie.Feb 6, 2013 9:33 PM CST
• Microsoft hints that Surface Pro could be charged via future accessoriesMicrosoft hints at the possibility of future accessories capable of charging the Surface Pro.Feb 6, 2013 8:02 PM CST
• Disney confirms at least two Star Wars spinoffs comingDisney confirms that there will be two additional spinoff Star Wars films.Feb 6, 2013 6:29 PM CST
• RumorTT: New Apple Mac Pro coming this spring, possibly at Worldwide Developers ConferenceRumor: Apple to release new Mac Pro this spring, possibly at Worldwide Developers Conference.Feb 6, 2013 3:02 PM CST
• SpaceTT: Comet ISON comes into view in new NASA image, could prove to be largest comet ever seenNASA shows of image of Comet ISON, most likely the largest comet seen in recorded history.Feb 6, 2013 1:30 PM CST
• Scientists develop 3D-printed embryonic stem cells, we could soon see lab-made organ transplants a reality3D-printed embryonic stem cells could eventually lead to lab-made organ transplants.Feb 5, 2013 11:32 PM CST
• Microsoft Surface Pro reviews are in, mostly positiveReviews for Microsoft's 'first real PC' are in, Surface Pro is a triumph.Feb 5, 2013 10:13 PM CST
• ORIGIN launches in-game support client, chat with tech support while gamingORIGIN launches in-game support, lets you contact technical support while gaming.Feb 5, 2013 6:33 PM CST
• Google gearing up to release Android 4.2.2 this monthAndroid 4.2.2 to be available as early as this month.Feb 5, 2013 1:30 PM CST
• Apple 128GB iPad's go on sale today - $799 for WiFi and $929 for LTEApple releases 128GB iPads to the public, ship time estimated 1-5 days.Feb 5, 2013 8:59 AM CST
• Dyson's Airblade Tap capable of drying (and probably blowing your hands off) at 420mphDyson Airblade Tap capable of drying your hands at 420mph, all inside the faucet itself.Feb 5, 2013 12:36 AM CST
• Minecraft creator made a cool $100 million last yearMarkus 'Notch' Persson, the guy behind Minecraft, mined his way to $100 million last year alone.Feb 4, 2013 9:36 PM CST
• Mozilla, Google show off cross-browser video chat using WebRTCGoogle and Mozilla tout WebRTC, make a call to each other via Firefox and Chrome.Feb 4, 2013 9:21 PM CST
• ReportTT: Facebook to develop location tracking app for friend discoveryFacebook reportedly developing app that would track users' locations, help friends find nearby frien.Feb 4, 2013 7:07 PM CST
• LeakedTT: Xbox 720 GPU specifications reportedly leaked onlineLeakedTT: Xbox 720 GPU specifications reportedly leaked online, will run at 800MHz.Feb 4, 2013 5:27 PM CST
• RumorTT: iPad mini 2 to feature Retina display with 324 PPIRumor: Next iPad mini to come with Retina display, 324 PPI.Feb 4, 2013 3:33 PM CST
• Affected Facebook users begin to be notified of Class Action lawsuit settlement, did you win $10?Facebook begins sending out settlement notices; check your inbox for a slice of the pie.Feb 4, 2013 10:27 AM CST
• House of Representatives bans the use of SpotifyThe House bans Spotify thanks to their ban on peer-to-peer technology.Feb 4, 2013 5:36 AM CST
• Sony ends an era by discontinuing their MiniDisc player after 21 yearsSony discontinues the MiniDisc players after enjoying 21 years on the market.Feb 4, 2013 4:32 AM CST
• BLU Products show off their Quattro line of smartphones powered by Tegra 3 and comes in 4.5- and 5.7-inch modelsBLU Products' latest smartphones get unveiled, the Quattro 4.5, 4.5 HD and 5.7 HD.Feb 3, 2013 11:31 PM CST
• Police Quest creator to start up a Kickstarter projectCreator of the class Police Quest series, Jim Walls, announces he will soon join some ex-Sierra empl.Feb 3, 2013 1:33 AM CST
• 4K UHD over HDMI is now possible thanks to VESA updating DisplayPort Dual-ModeVESA makes an update to DisplayPort Dual-Mode, allows 4K UHD over HDMI.Feb 1, 2013 6:29 PM CST
• Live video streaming website Stickam shuts down over nightStickam shuts down for good over night, shocks most users.Feb 1, 2013 12:39 PM CST
• RumorTT: Google Glass to come with bone-conduction speakersRumorTT: Google Glass turns up at the FCC, looks like they could arrive with bone-conducting speaker.Feb 1, 2013 6:42 AM CST
• Nokia receives $1.35 billion grant, will use the funds to develop the "strongest material ever tested"Nokia to develop the "strongest material ever tested" as they receive a $1.35 billion grant to do so.Feb 1, 2013 3:36 AM CST
• European Space Agency is looking into 3D-printed moon basesThought 3D printer were useless for now? Well, the ESA is exploring the idea of 3D-printed moon base.Feb 1, 2013 2:37 AM CST
• ZOTAC unveils new GeForce GTX 660 Thunderbolt GPUs, have nothing to do with Thunderbolt technologyZOTAC GeForce GTX 660 Thunderbolt GPU gets unveiled.Jan 31, 2013 10:35 PM CST
• Microsoft 'unlocking' Netflix app for this weekend only, will allow non-Gold users to use NetflixNetflix app will be available to non-Gold members on Xbox for this weekend only.Jan 31, 2013 6:01 PM CST
• Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL to see a few big releases in the coming monthsNintendo gamers to see a few big releases in Nintendo 3DS and 3DS XL.Jan 31, 2013 5:14 PM CST

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