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• Apple discontinuing Mac Pro sales in Europe after March 1 due to regulatory standardsMac Pro will be discontinued in Europe after March 1 due to new regulatory standards.Jan 31, 2013 3:02 PM CST
• TweakTown sit down video with Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan discussing Edge gaming tabletFriendly Min-Liang Tan gives us his personal rundown on the Razer Edge gaming tablet console system.Jan 31, 2013 1:32 PM CST
• TweakTown Booth Babes Video from Taipei Game Show 2013It wouldn't be a trade show without TweakTown covering the lovely ladies.Jan 31, 2013 12:35 PM CST
• BlackBerry Link now available for download - sync up your new Z10 smartphone and PC with easeBlackBerry link makes syncing your PC and new BB10 device easy, download it now.Jan 31, 2013 10:01 AM CST
• Sony displays 84-inch 4K TV with non-split screen shared screen 3D racing in Gran Turismo 5Using kinda 3D-like technology to give each racer their own viewing experience on a single screen di.Jan 31, 2013 9:08 AM CST
• First benchmark results on Intel's upcoming Haswell CPU released by OCLab.ruFirst benchmark results for Intel Haswell posted by Russian overclocking site.Jan 31, 2013 8:14 AM CST
• Google Maps, TiVo won't be coming to Wii U in January, have been delayed to early 2013Nintendo Wii U won't get TiVo integration until "early 2013," Google Maps until "first quarter of 20.Jan 30, 2013 7:33 PM CST
• Apple is looking for a Plastics Design Engineer, could signal plans for plastic iPhoneApple looking for Advanced Plastic Tooling and Process Manfuacturing Design Engineer.Jan 30, 2013 7:02 PM CST
• Facebook reports Q4 financial earnings, revenue up, profit downFacebook reports Q4 2012 financial results, revenue up, profit down.Jan 30, 2013 6:33 PM CST
• Microsoft offering Windows 8 Pro discount for studentsMicrosoft offering Windows 8 Pro for $69.99 to students after February 1.Jan 30, 2013 4:02 PM CST
• Windows Phone 7.8 now available for Lumia devicesNokia releases Windows Phone 7.8 update for older Lumia devices, update it now!Jan 30, 2013 3:33 PM CST
• Honda Accord, Acura RDX and ILX to get Apple Siri "Eyes Free" technologyHonda first to bring Siri Eyes Free to market, new feature found on 2013 Honda Accord and Acura RDX Jan 30, 2013 1:26 PM CST
• BlackBerry Z10 cases, backup battery charger, and Bluetooth speaker revealed at BB10 Launch EventBlackBerry Z10 now on the market - new accessories unveiled at NYC launch event.Jan 30, 2013 11:56 AM CST
• BlackBerry announces Alicia Keys to fill newly created 'Global Creative Director' positionAlicia Keys to fill new Global Creative Director position at BlackBerry.Jan 30, 2013 10:43 AM CST
• BlackBerry 10 already has over 70,000 apps in the BlackBerry World app storeBlackBerry 10 launches with over 70,000 apps - includes almost every major app out there.Jan 30, 2013 10:29 AM CST
• Here is the new Q10 keyboard and BBM features for BlackBerry 10BlackBerry 10 sees new keyboard features and BBM upgrades.Jan 30, 2013 10:08 AM CST
• Amazon's e-book business is doing very well, still won't talk Kindle sales, thoughAmazon continue to not talk about Kindle sales, even while their e-book business is up 70%Jan 30, 2013 1:37 AM CST
• Philips drops out of the consumer electronics business, surprises no one Philips waves goodbye to the consumer electronics business.Jan 29, 2013 9:38 PM CST
• CBS forced to respond to injunction that prevents CNET from talking torrentsCNET prevented from talking about torrents due to injunction.Jan 29, 2013 8:04 PM CST
• Music Unlimited upgraded to 320Kbps streaming for Android, PS3, webSony updates Music Unlimited with 320Kbps streaming for Android, web, PS3.Jan 29, 2013 7:30 PM CST
• Epic Citadel tech demo available on Android, comes with benchmarking featureEpic releases Epic Citadel demo for Android, shows what UE3 is capable of on Android.Jan 29, 2013 4:02 PM CST
• First detailed map of North Korea released by Google, still needs workGoogle shows off detailed map of North Korea, says it's not perfect, and wants your help improving i.Jan 29, 2013 9:32 AM CST
• Crytek accepting applications for upcoming Warface beta, a new free-to-play FPSFree to play Warface beta coming soon, Crytek now accepting applications.Jan 29, 2013 8:49 AM CST
• HGST introduces 1.2TB Ultrastar C10K1200 10,000 RPM Enterprise HDDUtilizes a SAS 6GB/s interface and 64MB of cache buffer.Jan 29, 2013 8:06 AM CST
• DARPA working on dissolvable, biodegradable electronics for the militaryDARPA wants to give the military dissolvable, biodegradable electronics.Jan 28, 2013 11:35 PM CST
• New beta of SwiftKey Flow is available, features 'flowing' in nearly all text fields, and moreSwiftKey Flow updated with a new beta, includes better 'flowing' abilities, better corrections and m.Jan 28, 2013 10:31 PM CST
• Crytek opens new studio in Austin, Texas, fills it with former Darksiders developersCrytek opens new Texas-based studio, fills it with the core Vigil Games team.Jan 28, 2013 9:35 PM CST
• LeakedTT: AMD's upcoming Richland APU specificationsLeaked: Details of AMD's upcoming Richland APUs leaked out online.Jan 28, 2013 8:03 PM CST
• Twitter complied with 69% of US data requestsTwitter issues second transparency report, complied with 69% of US data requests.Jan 28, 2013 6:04 PM CST
• Complain to Facebook's CPO Erin Egan through 'Ask Erin' appFacebook intros "Ask Erin" app to allow users to connect with the chief privacy officer.Jan 28, 2013 5:31 PM CST
• NVIDIA beta driver 313.95 said to boost Crysis 3 performance by up to 65%NVIDIA claims a performance boost of 65% for Crysis 3 in latest beta drivers 313.95.Jan 28, 2013 3:01 PM CST
• Intel intros new SSD 525 Series, is destined for Ultrabooks and low-power SFF systemsIntel announces their new 6Gb/s Intel SSD 525 series for Ultrabooks, small form factor PCs.Jan 28, 2013 10:00 AM CST
• iPhone begins to lose its appeal in Asia's trend-setting citiesAsia's trend-setting cities begin swapping their iPhone's for competing devices.Jan 28, 2013 3:35 AM CST
• RumorTT: Apple to release 128GB fourth-gen iPadRumorTT: 128GB iPad could be on its way soon, new SKU to fourth-gen iPad pops up.Jan 28, 2013 1:33 AM CST
• NASA becomes a suspicious observer, discovers how our Sun stores and releases energyNASA scientists have reportedly discovered how our Sun stores and releases energy.Jan 28, 2013 12:32 AM CST
• Samsung bringing their Music Hub to non-Samsung devicesSamsung Music Hub streaming service coming to non-Samsung devices soon.Jan 27, 2013 10:31 PM CST
• Microsoft says OEMs are why Windows 8 sales are so low, plans 'relaunch' for FebruaryMicrosoft plans relaunch of Windows 8 in February, also blames OEMs for slow Windows 8 sales.Jan 26, 2013 11:34 PM CST
• Anonymous hacks government site, threatens 'warhead' leaksAnonymous hacks US government site in response to Aaron Swartz's death, threatens 'warhead' leaks un.Jan 26, 2013 10:27 PM CST
• Apple cuts suppliers off who have repeatedly hired underage workersApple ceases to do business with suppliers who repeatedly and purposely hire underage workers.Jan 26, 2013 9:30 PM CST
• Star Trek-like 'tractor beam' has been created by scientistsScientists have created a Star Trek-like 'tractor beam'Jan 26, 2013 8:08 PM CST
• 2013 is destined to become the 'year of the SSD'2013 is set to be the 'year of the SSD' thanks to Ultrabooks and ultra-thin PCs.Jan 26, 2013 1:35 AM CST
• H.265 has been approved, paves the way for high-quality video that uses much less bandwidthH.265 has been approved, get ready for high-quality video without using much bandwidth.Jan 25, 2013 11:07 PM CST
• Hoping to catch a peek inside the Google Glass Developer Conference? Not possible as all attendees had to sign NDAsGoogle requiring developers to sign NDA to attend developers conference.Jan 25, 2013 7:07 PM CST
• Woman suing Match.com after date stabbed her 10 timesMatch.com being sued for $10 million by a woman who was stabbed 10 times by a date.Jan 25, 2013 5:02 PM CST
• Nokia to pay Microsoft $1 billion for Windows Phone licenseNokia will finally start having to pay Microsoft to use Windows Phone.Jan 25, 2013 4:01 PM CST
• RumorTT: Apple to use low-end Snapdragon processor in budget iPhoneRumor: Apple likely to use Snapdragon processor in a budget smartphone.Jan 25, 2013 1:27 PM CST
• White House being petitioned to keep cellphone unlocking legalWhite House being petitioned to make cellphone unlocking permanently legal.Jan 25, 2013 12:28 PM CST
• Acer announces Liquid E1, a new mid-range Android smartphone running JellybeanAcer releases new mid-range smartphone running Jellybean.Jan 25, 2013 9:31 AM CST
• Samsung posts record quarter, sees $8.27 billion in profits for Q4 2012Samsung enjoys a record Q4 2012 with $8.27 billion in profits.Jan 25, 2013 2:39 AM CST
• Kim Dotcom wants to encrypt half of the Internet, would like to keep it away from government surveillanceKim Dotcom wants to hide away half of the Internet under encryption.Jan 24, 2013 10:30 PM CST
• J.J. Abrams to direct Star Wars: Episode VIIDisney appoints J.J. Abrams to direct Star Wars: Episode VII.Jan 24, 2013 9:33 PM CST
• Intel receives permission to build a new $4 billion fab plant in IrelandIntel set to build $4 billion fab plant in Ireland, will create 800 full-time jobs.Jan 24, 2013 8:33 PM CST
• Crytek announces acquisition of Homefront IP from THQCrytek announces its acquisition of the Homefront franchise from bankrupt THQ.Jan 24, 2013 5:02 PM CST
• Twitter announces Vine, a service to capture short, looping videosTwitter announces the launch of Vine, a service to share short, looping 6 second videos.Jan 24, 2013 1:02 PM CST
• AMD CEO says they'll return to profitability in the second half of this yearWith AMD not doing so well, CEO Rory Read has said that they'll return to profitability in the secon.Jan 24, 2013 4:30 AM CST
• RumorTT: iOS 7 to launch alongside the fifth-generation iPadRumorTT: Apple to launch the fifth-generation iPad with a totally new iOS 7.Jan 24, 2013 3:27 AM CST
• RumorTT: Google's 'X Phone' could be released in May, would feature unbreakable case, longer battery lifeRumorTT: Google's 'X Phone' to sport better battery life, unbreakable case and wireless charging.Jan 24, 2013 2:36 AM CST
• Google smashes the mobile app market with 5 of the top 6 apps in the USGoogle controls the mobile app market with 5 of the top 6 apps in the US.Jan 23, 2013 11:37 PM CST
• Microsoft trying to bring users back to Internet Explorer by using nostalgiaMicrosoft using '90s nostalgia to try and lure users back to Internet Explorer.Jan 23, 2013 8:14 PM CST
• Google releases latest Transparency Report, shows US government leader in requesting dataGoogle updates their Transparency Report, shows US continues to lead the charge.Jan 23, 2013 8:02 PM CST
• Apple, Google, and others agreed not to poach during mid-2000sApple, Intel, Google, and others had non-poaching agreements in place, now being sued by five worker.Jan 23, 2013 7:02 PM CST
• THQ being broken apart and games sold to different studiosTHQ selling off assets piecemeal to over five studios.Jan 23, 2013 6:02 PM CST
• RumorTT: Samsung Galaxy S4 coming in April, might not be called S4Rumor: Samsung Galaxy S4 to show up mid-April, be announced mid-March.Jan 23, 2013 4:49 PM CST
• Apple's financial results for Q1 2013 are in, just how well did they do?Apple's financial results are in. Did they meet, beat, or fail to meet expectations?Jan 23, 2013 3:39 PM CST
• Take part in the Crysis 3 open multiplayer beta starting January 29Crysis 3 multiplayer beta running from January 29 to February 12, open to all.Jan 23, 2013 2:29 PM CST
• Kim Dotcom's Mega joins the ranks of the top 150 websites in the world after five daysDotcom's Mega now ranked in the top 150 websites - bigger than Dropbox, Rapid Share.Jan 23, 2013 9:59 AM CST
• RumorTT: Microsoft to invest billions into Dell buyoutRumorTT: Microsoft to invest between $1 billion to $3 billion in Dell buyout.Jan 23, 2013 1:08 AM CST
• Verizon activated 9.8 million smartphones during Q4, most were LTE-capableVerizon had a great Q4 with over 9.8 million smartphones enabled, most were LTE-capable.Jan 22, 2013 11:33 PM CST
• Intel ES chip shows up on Ebay, seller claims Ivy Bridge E/EP or Haswell EPIntel ES chip shows up on Ebay for auction, claimed to be Ivy Bridge-E/ Haswell-E.Jan 22, 2013 8:05 PM CST
• Intel looking to leave the desktop motherboard business within 3 yearsIntel leaving the desktop motherboard business in the next three years.Jan 22, 2013 7:33 PM CST
• RumorTT: NVIDIA readying GK110-based GeForce Titan card, would retail for $899Rumor: NVIDIA readying $899 GeForce Titan card ahead of AMD's HD 8000 series launch.Jan 22, 2013 7:02 PM CST
• University student kicked out for finding security flaw offered scholarship by the company behind flawed softwareSkytech offers expelled college student a scholarship and part-time job.Jan 22, 2013 6:04 PM CST
• SpaceTT: Evidence of once water filled lake found on Mars, says NASANASA's MRO finds evidence of once water filled lake on Mars.Jan 22, 2013 1:33 PM CST
• MSI launches Enjoy 71 Android 7-inch tablet in Europe, no details on US launch yetMSI launches Enjoy 71, a 7-inch Android tablet running Ice Cream Sandwich.Jan 22, 2013 12:31 PM CST
• Micron announces new P400m 25nm MLC enterprise SSDMicron unveil its new P400m enterprise SSD, sports 25nm MLC NAND flash.Jan 22, 2013 8:36 AM CST

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