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• LG's Optimus G Pro unveiled, features 5-inch 1080p displayHTC release 5-inch 1080p-capable Optimus G Pro smartphone.Jan 22, 2013 4:30 AM CST
• LG set to roll out Optimus G across the world, is probably too late to matterLG announce their Optimus G rollout across the world, will rock Jelly Bean out of the box.Jan 22, 2013 1:34 AM CST
• THQ's bankruptcy proves good for gamers, get 19 games for just $25THQ Mega Bundle available for only $25, comes with 19 THQ games.Jan 21, 2013 8:31 PM CST
• Atari files for bankruptcy in US, selling off logo, assetsAtari files for bankruptcy in the US, looking to free itself from debt-laden parent company.Jan 21, 2013 7:07 PM CST
• Google-commissioned survey shows that US P2P users buy 30 % more music, another study showing P2P users not badA Google-commissioned study shows that US P2P users buy more music than non-P2P users.Jan 21, 2013 4:31 PM CST
• Dotcom's Mega launch crippled by overwhelming popularityMega seemingly in a state of constant downtime, servers staying slammed by visitors.Jan 21, 2013 11:05 AM CST
• University student kicked out of school after exposing security flawMontreal's Dawson College student kicked out of school after exposing security flaw, forced to sign Jan 21, 2013 10:03 AM CST
• OWC announces Mercury Viper 3.5-inch 6G SSD and Jupiter mini-SAS DAS/SANOWC unveils the latest member of their Mercury line of SSDs, the Viper SSD - goes 3.5-inch.Jan 21, 2013 7:57 AM CST
• HBO confirms Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks to begin third WWII miniseriesThird WWII-theme miniseries coming from Hanks, Spielberg - you might remember Band of Brothers and T.Jan 19, 2013 11:40 PM CST
• RumorTT: PlayStation 4 controller to feature LCD touchscreen, biometric sensorsRumorTT: PS4 controller to change things up, sport LCD touchscreen and biometric sensors.Jan 19, 2013 4:28 AM CST
• Google defines the Pirate Bay as a 'malware distributor'The Pirate Bay gets defined as a 'malware distributor' by search giant Google.Jan 19, 2013 1:31 AM CST
• LeakedTT: Rumored specs on the PlayStation 4 set to impressLeakedTT: Next-gen PS4 specs will impress, 8-core CPU, super-fast GPU.Jan 19, 2013 12:33 AM CST
• Windows 8 Pro price to increase by 400%Windows 8 price to increase to $200 beginning in February. Jan 18, 2013 10:31 PM CST
• XBMC for Android gets "User Friendly" app releaseXBMC for Android gets "user friendly" release - Android based set top box users rejoice!Jan 18, 2013 11:17 AM CST
• RumorTT: PlayStation 4 to be more powerful than Xbox 720Xbox 720 gets blu-ray, console rumored to be less powerful than Sony's PlayStation 4.Jan 18, 2013 9:17 AM CST
• US politician proposes tax on violent video games, would help 'prevent mass shootings' US politician proposes a sales tax on violent video games that would help 'prevent mass shootings'Jan 18, 2013 6:35 AM CST
• Chrome Beta arrives on Android, features new icon displaying "BETA"Android sees new release of Chrome, sports new icon and "BETA" tag on it.Jan 18, 2013 5:36 AM CST
• Sony dump their New York City HQ for $1.1 billion, hopefully investing it into the PS4Sony are selling their New York City headquarters for a cool $1.1 billion.Jan 18, 2013 4:36 AM CST
• Diablo III lead director leaves the game, will shift somewhere else within BlizzardJay Wilson, Game Director on Diablo III has left his post, will continue to work within Blizzard.Jan 18, 2013 2:36 AM CST
• Google sits on top of the Fortune 100 list, wonders where Apple is - oh wait, they're not even in the top 100Google takes the number one spot on the Fortune 100 list.Jan 17, 2013 11:31 PM CST
• AMD Catalyst 13.1 WHQL drivers releasedAMD's first driver release for 2013 is here, the Catalyst 13.1 WHQL drivers.Jan 17, 2013 9:40 PM CST
• Google looks to patent laser keyboard, possibly for use in Google GlassGoogle patents using lasers to project a keyboard for entry, could be used in Project Glass.Jan 17, 2013 7:28 PM CST
• Sony to start selling white version of PlayStation 3 on January 27Sony launching white PlayStation 3 on January 27.Jan 17, 2013 6:03 PM CST
• Larry Page asks how well Steve Job's thermonuclear war is going for themLarry Page, CEO of Google, responds to Job's 'thermonuclear war' comment from 2011.Jan 17, 2013 2:33 PM CST
• Mega to feature 50GB of free cloud storage, tweets founder DotcomMega launching in two days, will feature 50GB of free storage and may bring back Megapload user file.Jan 17, 2013 12:24 PM CST
• Nexus 7 overthrows iPad as number one selling tablet in JapanApple's iPad no longer top dog tablet in Japan, Nexus 7 reigns king.Jan 17, 2013 10:09 AM CST
• A second battery-related fire causes the FAA to ground all Boeing 787s in the USFAA grounds all Boeing 787s after a second battery-related fire breaks out.Jan 17, 2013 1:56 AM CST
• New zero-day Java exploit shows up online, for sale in online forum for $5kAnother Java zero-day exploit hits the web, being sold to two people for $5k a piece.Jan 16, 2013 5:38 PM CST
• iPhone 4S users on AT&T will finally be able to use FaceTime over cellular dataAT&T allowing non-LTE devices to video chat over cellular data provided they are on a tiered plan.Jan 16, 2013 3:04 PM CST
• Vote to change the color of the LED lights on the Empire State BuildingEmpire State Building to get new lighting scheme, wants you to help choose which colors.Jan 16, 2013 12:35 PM CST
• Web developer fired for outsourcing entire job to ChinaDeveloper outsources multiple full-time jobs to China, gets terminated by employer.Jan 16, 2013 11:03 AM CST
• Google Glass developers can participate in two-day hackathonTwo-day hackathon planned for Google Glass developers, will be held in New York and San Francisco.Jan 16, 2013 3:35 AM CST
• Irrational Games has PC gamers' backs with BioShock InfiniteBioShock Infinite to have very awesome PC support.Jan 16, 2013 1:33 AM CST
• Sony hints at the PlayStation 4 being unveiled before E3We might just see the PlayStation 4 unveiled before E3 this year.Jan 16, 2013 12:32 AM CST
• IEEE adopts WiGig (802.11ad) capable of 7Gbps wireless speeds7Gbps wireless will be with us in the near future as the IEEE have adopted WiGig, or 802.11ag.Jan 15, 2013 11:28 PM CST
• Stream the US Presidential Inauguration live to your smartphone with new appWatch Obama be sworn in for his second term as President straight from your smartphone.Jan 15, 2013 7:39 PM CST
• Windows Phone satisfaction higher than that of Android, still behind iPhoneiPhone users are still most satisfied of any group, Windows Phone then Android follow behind.Jan 15, 2013 6:55 PM CST
• Tesla opening 25 new stores in 2013, including first store in ChinaTesla to open 25 more stores this year, including their first location in China.Jan 15, 2013 5:55 PM CST
• RumorTT: iPhone 5S to be mass produced in March, launch in June/JulyiPhone coming in June/July with production starting in March? At least one analyst thinks so.Jan 15, 2013 4:07 PM CST
• Facebook's big thing is Graph Search, allows you to search through its social graphFacebook debuts Graph Search, a new way to view the connections you have on Facebook.Jan 15, 2013 2:40 PM CST
• NYPD to add GPS chips to prescription bottles to try and help New York City drug theftNYPD to load GPS chips into dummy prescription bottles to thwart thieves.Jan 15, 2013 12:44 PM CST
• Foremay releases world's first 2.5" SATA 2TB SSDFirst 2.5-inch 2TB SSD launched by Foremay.Jan 15, 2013 10:04 AM CST
• World not going to end in 2029 or 2036 due to Apophis astroidEnd of the world will not be happening in 2029 or 2036 according to NASA.Jan 15, 2013 5:13 AM CST
• ADATA shows working Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) on video at CESADATA shows working Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) at CES 2013.Jan 15, 2013 5:06 AM CST
• GPS error leads woman to drive 900 miles, versus her 90 mile tripHow? I don't know, but a woman has driven 900 miles instead of 90 miles because of a GPS error.Jan 15, 2013 4:33 AM CST
• Kaspersky uncovers five-year cyber espionage network, makes the Flame malware look like a wimpA five-year espionage campaign dubbed 'Red October' has been found by Kaspersky.Jan 15, 2013 1:32 AM CST
• ReportTT: Instagram seeing roughly half the number of daily users after ToS messReport: Instagram loses roughly 50% of its daily users over the Terms of Service fiasco.Jan 15, 2013 12:01 AM CST
• Wildman, from the developer who bought us Total Annihilation, needs your Kickstarter fundsTotal Annihilation developer Gas Powered Games, has their latest game up on Kickstarter and need you.Jan 14, 2013 11:28 PM CST
• Google unveils Chrome 25 beta, includes voice searchGoogle's latest Chrome beta disables silent installs, adds voice search.Jan 14, 2013 9:13 PM CST
• RumorTT: Samsung Galaxy S IV to feature 5-inch, 440PPI full HD screenRumorTT: Samsung roadmap appears to indicate next Galaxy S device screen will be 5-inch, 440PPI.Jan 14, 2013 7:18 PM CST
• ReportTT: Prices for the Xbox 720, PlayStation 4 to be roughly $400 at launch, and use standard hardwareReport: Analyst expects Xbox 720, PS4 to retail for $400 at launch, use standard PC hardware.Jan 14, 2013 3:18 PM CST
• Apple stock drops below $500 as reports on dwindling iPhone 5 sales surfaceWeak iPhone 5 sales reported, Apple stock suffers.Jan 14, 2013 1:44 PM CST
• Upcoming BlackBerry 10 mobile OS gets 15,000 apps after porting incentive event15,000 apps submitted after RIM offers $100 for every app ported.Jan 14, 2013 1:02 PM CST
• Introducing the Nanolight, the world's "most efficient" light bulbNanolight is the world's most efficient light bulb, developed by three students in Canada.Jan 14, 2013 11:11 AM CST
• US gets first paper-less library in San Antonio, TexasBookless BiblioTech library to open in fall in San Antonio - first to become paper-less.Jan 14, 2013 9:38 AM CST
• Lego unveils their next-generation robot, the EV3Lego announces their third-generation Mindstorms line, ushers in the EV3.Jan 14, 2013 5:33 AM CST
• Windows Phone to soon reach one million sales per weekOne million handsets per week milestone to soon be reached by Microsoft's Windows Phone.Jan 14, 2013 3:34 AM CST
• Anomymous hack MIT website, leave an Aaron Swartz tributeAnonymous strike again, hack an MIT website, leaving an Aaron Swartz tribute.Jan 14, 2013 1:46 AM CST
• Asustor targets the NAS market with a full feature lineupAsustor take network attached storage to the next level at CES 2013.Jan 14, 2013 12:35 AM CST
• The Internet Archive expands storage to 5 petabytesThe Internet Archive increases storage to 5 petabytes, can store copious amounts of data.Jan 13, 2013 11:32 PM CST
• We drop a Corsair Survivor 16GB pen drive from 10th floor hotel room at CES on video - does it survive?Putting the "Survivor" to the test in the real-world from the 10th floor.Jan 12, 2013 3:48 AM CST
• Plextor unveils new M5 Pro Extreme and next-gen form factor (NGFF) SSD'sPlenty of new and speedy solid state drives introduced by Plextor.Jan 11, 2013 4:28 PM CST
• QNAP announces TS-X70U-RP Series and firmware 3.8 with HDMI Media Support at CES 2013QNPA shows off 10GbE Ethernet NAS and firmware 3.8 with HDMI output support.Jan 11, 2013 3:22 PM CST
• Samsung's SSD Angels at CES 2013, improving your computing experience one notebook at a timeSamsung handing out free SSDs, what's not to love?Jan 11, 2013 3:13 PM CST
• Windows RT jailbreak tool released, allows regular x86 apps to workDoor to desktop apps opened as jailbreak tool for Windows RT is released.Jan 11, 2013 12:51 PM CST
• Ubuntu phone OS walkthrough on a Galaxy Nexus, looks so good - I'm ready to buy itCheck out the Ubuntu mobile OS running on a Galaxy Nexus device.Jan 11, 2013 12:50 PM CST
• Reebok and mc10 partner up to build head impact sensing CheckLight, helps diagnose concussionsDiagnosing concussions in Athletes just got easier, CheckLight is a wearable concussion detector.Jan 11, 2013 8:51 AM CST
• Three new designs from Silverstone based on the same internal layout and are about to offer braided cablingSilverstone's CES 2013 bag of tricks gets us excited for some cases!Jan 11, 2013 7:35 AM CST
• Zalman enters the all-in-one cooling game, also offers something new in air coolingZalman tries their cooling prowess in the all-in-one market, unveils many new cooling solutions at C.Jan 11, 2013 6:35 AM CST
• Zalman offers a trio of cases at CES 2013 to fit every need! Zalman introduces their new gaming case, the MS800 Plus and others.Jan 11, 2013 6:29 AM CST
• Google throws $200 million into the wind, the Texas wind project that isGoogle invests into the Texas wind project, offering up $200 million.Jan 11, 2013 2:31 AM CST
• For the first time in five years, PC sales drop in Q4 2012PC market suffers more, for the first time in five years PC sales from in Q4 2012.Jan 11, 2013 1:31 AM CST
• Beats Audio to release new music streaming service later this yearNew music streaming service to be launched later this year from Beats Audio.Jan 11, 2013 12:38 AM CST
• Lian Li had a train, a lot of anodized aluminum, and a chassis almost large enough to live in! We take a look at Lian Li's products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.Jan 10, 2013 11:57 PM CST
• Western Digital shows off new hybrid SSD at CES 2013, known as SSHDWD shows off SSHD at CES 2013, a new hybrid solid state drive technology.Jan 10, 2013 11:34 PM CST

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