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• Rockstar would like to see all Grand Theft Auto cities in one super-large gameRockstar talk big, would like to see one large game with all of Grand Theft Auto's cities inside.Dec 14, 2012 1:36 AM CST
• RumorTT: Intel could acquire NVIDIA, would be kryptonite to AMDRumorTT: NVIDIA could be acquired by a much bigger player... Intel.Dec 13, 2012 10:28 PM CST
• Microsoft reverses decision on selling mature games on the Windows StoreMicrosoft confirm they'll be selling mature titles through the Windows Store.Dec 13, 2012 9:35 PM CST
• NORAD ditches Google Maps in favor of Bing Maps this year, looks like Google got "Scroogled"NORAD to track Santa using Microsoft services as opposed to Google Maps and Earth.Dec 13, 2012 6:30 PM CST
• Brilliant Geminid meteor shower peaks tonightGeminid meteor shower to peak tonight world wide. 100 "shooting stars" per hours possible in rural a.Dec 13, 2012 1:31 PM CST
• Sharp 60" 4k HD TV coming in February 2013Sharp to release 60" 4k HDTV a year after it was debuted at CES 2012. Dec 13, 2012 12:23 PM CST
• GE unveils piezoelectric fan replacement technologyGeneral Electric invents new fan-less, hyper efficient cooling technology just 4mm thick. Dec 13, 2012 10:07 AM CST
• Physicists to test if we live in a computer simulationPhysicists to run tests to see if we all live within a computer simulation, is more likely that we d.Dec 12, 2012 10:31 PM CST
• Get ready to be able to see if you have a broken bone with your smartphoneCaltech engineers make a microchip capable of seeing through solid objects, could be put in smartpho.Dec 12, 2012 8:28 PM CST
• It looks like Arrested Development will feature more episodes than plannedNetflix reportedly buying a few more episodes of Arrested Development, bringing the count to 12-15.Dec 12, 2012 7:37 PM CST
• Samsung takes a shot at Apple Maps in its latest advertising campaign in AustraliaSamsung takes a shot at Apple Maps by placing a lost looking SUV out front a store.Dec 12, 2012 6:31 PM CST
• FreedomPop to provide 1GB free 4G internet with Hub Burst modemFreedomPop debuts Hub Burst pre-orders, only costs $89 and will come with 1GB/month free 4G internet.Dec 12, 2012 4:45 PM CST
• Arduino Esplora, the first open source gaming pad! Arduino releases Explora, the first open source gaming pad that anyone can program! Dec 12, 2012 2:25 PM CST
• Nintendo Wii U is the most energy-efficient of the current consolesWii U is the most energy-efficient console versus the PS3 and Xbox 360.Dec 11, 2012 4:39 AM CST
• Microsoft's latest ad takes swipe at competition, says they have more Windows licenses sold than Android, iOS and OS X combinedMicrosoft's latest ad seems to try too hard to tell people they're better than the others.Dec 11, 2012 3:31 AM CST
• Next-gen military drones to sport 'death-ray' laserLook, up in the sky, it's a bird... it's a plane... no it's your tax dollars with a 'death-ray'-powe.Dec 11, 2012 1:24 AM CST
• Google experienced a bit of downtime for its Gmail, Drive, and API servicesGoogle services experience downtime today, Gmail, Drive, and Apps control panel affected at differen.Dec 10, 2012 6:29 PM CST
• Google lets you check out the Earth at night using NASA's "Black Marble" imageGoogle produces a nightview map of the earth with NASA, NOAA collaboration.Dec 10, 2012 5:30 PM CST
• Google's Android malware scanner pitifully bad, only detects 15.32% of samplesAndroid's built-in scanner not as effective as third-party apps.Dec 10, 2012 3:33 PM CST
• Mac Pro best candidate to be Apple's "Made in USA" Mac productMac Pro likely to be the Mac line built in the USA that Tim Cook has promised.Dec 10, 2012 2:27 PM CST
• NZBMatrix shuts down, alt.binaries.whatwillwedonowNZBMatrix shuts down, receives a "very large takedown request"Dec 9, 2012 9:35 PM CST
• Valve's Gabe Newell confirms they're working on a competitor to the next-gen consoles - hello, Steam BoxGabe Newell becomes even cooler - confirms Valve are working on a console.Dec 9, 2012 2:27 AM CST
• NHTSA wants black boxes in all new cars beginning in 2014NHTSA wants black boxes in all vehicles starting in 2014, reportedly to make vehicles safer.Dec 7, 2012 6:02 PM CST
• One of Apple's patents preliminarily ruled invalid, could affect other patents and Samsung lawsuitApple could be in some trouble with the Samsung appeal after patent office preliminarily rules paten.Dec 7, 2012 5:30 PM CST
• Samsung launches Galaxy Muse MP3 player to accompany Galaxy smartphonesSamsung launches galaxy muse MP3 player to accompany galaxy smartphones.Dec 7, 2012 4:06 PM CST
• Virginia women faces legal action over negative Yelp reviewYelp reviewer lands in court after posting a negative review.Dec 7, 2012 4:02 PM CST
• Dotcom releases screenshots of the new Mega, will make use of 2048-bit RSA keyKim Dotcom releases screenshots of the upcoming Mega website.Dec 7, 2012 3:40 PM CST
• RumorTT: Samsung's Galaxy S IV to sport unbreakable screenRumorTT: Samsung's Galaxy S IV could feature an unbreakable display.Dec 7, 2012 6:36 AM CST
• ObviousTT: Google and Wikipedia top American kids' school research toolsObviousTT: American kids' top research tools for school are Google and Wikipedia.Dec 7, 2012 5:30 AM CST
• Apple bringing at least some of the Mac production to the USApple to produce at least some of their Mac production to the United States.Dec 7, 2012 4:26 AM CST
• YouTube unveils new look, new featuresYouTube fancies up for the holidays - ushers in new look, new features.Dec 7, 2012 2:29 AM CST
• Netflix CEO could have SEC action thanks to a Facebook postNetflix CEO, Reed Hastings, could face the SEC over a statement he posted on Facebook.Dec 7, 2012 1:35 AM CST
• NVIDIA releases "GeForce Experience" into betaNVIDIA's "GeForce Experience" goes into beta for the first 10,000 who register.Dec 7, 2012 12:31 AM CST
• Spotify unveil a few new features that we'll see in early 2013Spotify to give users a bunch of new features in the new year.Dec 6, 2012 11:24 PM CST
• US debt visualized in $100 bills - amazing, but scaryThe US debt is huge, we know that, but what would it look like visualized with $100 bills?Dec 6, 2012 10:34 PM CST
• Crytek teams up with Albert Hughes for Crysis 3 video series that will set the sceneCrytek teams up with film director to produce a series of episodes about Crysis 3's 7 Wonders.Dec 6, 2012 8:31 PM CST
• Study suggests that the FTC would see strong support for revised laws to protect children onlineStudy suggests that adults are against tracking and other privacy invasions of children online.Dec 6, 2012 4:03 PM CST
• Intel rejects the idea that they are going BGA-onlyIntel not planning to move to BGA-only CPUs for "foreseeable future"Dec 6, 2012 2:02 PM CST
• ReportTT: Intel to release rumored lower TDP Ivy Bridge chips 1Q2013, we have 'leaked' roadmapReport: VR-Zone China got a hold of a leaked Intel roadmap detailing lower powered Ivy Bridge chips.Dec 6, 2012 1:26 PM CST
• TIME Magazine dons the Nintendo Wii U with #2 in their Top 10 Gadgets of 2012Nintendo Wii U finds itself in #2 position on TIME Magazine's Top 10 Gadgets of 2012.Dec 6, 2012 5:31 AM CST
• Google Now gets updated, has better travel features and improved voice searchGoogle Now has been updated, improved travel and voice search features.Dec 6, 2012 2:28 AM CST
• RumorTT: Microsoft to dump millions of Surface tablets, poor sales are to blameRumorTT: Microsoft could dump millions of their Surface tablets - looks like they aren't selling so Dec 6, 2012 12:28 AM CST
• RumorTT: iPhone 5 sales expected to reach 45 million in Q4 2012RumorTT: Apple iPhone 5 sales to reach 45 million this quarter as supply constraints ease.Dec 5, 2012 10:29 PM CST
• LeakedTT: AMD Radeon HD 8990 dual-GPU specs leak outLeakedTT: Specs on the dual-GPU AMD Radeon HD 8990 are available.Dec 5, 2012 9:30 PM CST
• Congress doesn't want the UN to meddle with the internet, passes resolution unanimouslyCongress passes resolution for US government to oppose any UN control of the Internet.Dec 5, 2012 8:15 PM CST
• Apple stock trader arrested over $1 billion in wire fraudDavid Miller arrested after trying to use Apple stock to get rich quickly.Dec 5, 2012 7:44 PM CST
• Has anyone seen my keys? New technology looks to put an end to lost itemsStickNFind stickers look to put an end to hours of searching for the TV remote.Dec 5, 2012 5:01 PM CST
• US Navy under attack! Navy sees 110,000 cyber attacks every hourNavy sees nearly 1 billion cyber attacks every year, roughly 30 per second.Dec 5, 2012 4:29 PM CST
• AMD confirms they won't be leaving socketed CPUs, glares at IntelAMD has your back, confirms they won't be leaving the socketed CPU market.Dec 5, 2012 5:32 AM CST
• Google Play updated to allow private apps within the Play StoreGoogle Play's new 'Private Channel' will allow internal apps for your business.Dec 5, 2012 1:32 AM CST
• NASA to launch another rover destined for Mars in 2020NASA to launch another rover that will head to Mars, launches in 2020.Dec 4, 2012 11:29 PM CST
• Verizon filed for patent that would allow a DVR to watch, and listen to you in your living roomVerizon files new perve patent - would allow a DVR to record what happens in your living room.Dec 4, 2012 9:30 PM CST
• CoolTT: intelliPaper allows you to add a USB drive to your business card or other paper productintelliPaper adds a USB flash drive into standard paper.Dec 4, 2012 7:07 PM CST
• Sony touts that the PS3 is the number #1 device used for Netflix streaming in the living roomSony says that the PS3 is the number one TV-connected streaming device of Netflix.Dec 4, 2012 3:05 PM CST
• Check this out: HP released a printer that also functions as a Wi-Fi hot spotHP releases a multi-function printer that can act as a wireless hotspot for up to 8 people.Dec 4, 2012 1:31 PM CST
• Crysis 3 PC requirements unveiledEA reveals PC requirements for Crysis 3.Dec 4, 2012 3:30 AM CST
• Jelly Bean munches down on more market share, now on 6.7% of all Android devicesJelly Bean now represents 6.7% of all Android-based devices.Dec 4, 2012 2:31 AM CST
• Australian telco, Telstra, offer Android users the ability to charge Google Play content to their phone billsTelstra telco lets you purchase Google Play content and charge it to your phone bill.Dec 3, 2012 11:38 PM CST
• RumorTT: AMD to release Radeon HD 8000 series in Q2 2013RumorTT: We should see AMD's next-gen Radeon HD 8000 series within 6 months.Dec 3, 2012 9:30 PM CST
• Police ask Congress to require mandatory text message logging, keep texts for 2 yearsPolice ask Congress to require wireless providers to keep text messages for two years.Dec 3, 2012 7:07 PM CST
• Marvell shows off 802.11ac 4x4 wireless chip for enterprise and consumer applicationsMarvell debuts the industry's first 802.11ac 4x4 wireless SoC.Dec 3, 2012 5:26 PM CST
• BPI court order in England sees legal Pirate Bay-operated sites blocked by some ISPsISPs use BPI court order to block legitimate promobay.org website ran by Pirate Bay.Dec 3, 2012 1:33 PM CST
• NASA details findings in new post, found organic compounds on Mars, but no 'definitive evidence' of life, yetNASA unveils its Curiosity rover findings.Dec 3, 2012 12:59 PM CST
• iPhone 5 behind 'Election' as Yahoo reveals 2012's popular searches Yahoo released their list of top searches in 2012 with the iPhone 5 taking its spot behind this year.Dec 3, 2012 12:58 PM CST
• Redbox Instant to offer unlimited streaming video service at $6 a monthRedbox Instant could launch at $6 a month for unlimited streaming video with additional perks.Dec 3, 2012 12:03 PM CST
• Nyko has got the power with its five Wii U power accessories Nyko has made some power accessories available for the Wii U.Dec 3, 2012 8:05 AM CST
• Galaxy Note II owner? Want a 6400mAh battery? Mugen Power have the hook upMugen Power has your back, offers up Galaxy Note II users with 6400mAh battery.Dec 3, 2012 4:37 AM CST
• Dad creates video-capable quadrocopter to watch his son walk to the bus stop, redefines the meaning of hovering parentHovering parent gets new award - a father created video-powered quadrocopter to watch his son safely.Dec 2, 2012 11:25 PM CST
• ODROID-U is a Raspberry Pi-like device, except it sports a quad-core Exynos processor and starts at $69Hardkernel tease with their ODROID-U product, a $69 small computer that features a quad-core Exynos Dec 2, 2012 10:31 PM CST
• Space geeks take note: NASA to unveil Curiosity findings tomorrow, 12/3NASA holding a press conference tomorrow at 12pm EST, 9am PT to share rover findings.Dec 2, 2012 9:32 PM CST
• Sony patents new controller, sports two move peripherals into a single controllerSony hints at the PlayStation 4 with their patent for a new dual shock move controller.Dec 2, 2012 8:29 AM CST
• 3D printing finds a new customer... in the adult sex toy businessAdult sex toy business about to go all 3D printing on the world.Dec 2, 2012 7:34 AM CST
• John McAfee gets apprehended by the policeMcAfee founder has been caught by the police.Dec 2, 2012 5:43 AM CST
• RumorTT: Next-gen Xbox to launch in time for the 2013 holidaysRumorTT: Microsoft to be extra festive for the 2013 holidays - next generation Xbox will be released.Dec 2, 2012 5:17 AM CST
• Bloomberg: Microsoft will release next Xbox in time for 2013 holiday season Microsoft will be making its next Xbox console available in time for the next holiday season.Nov 30, 2012 1:00 PM CST

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