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• Kim Dotcom reveals MegaUpload successor 'Mega'Kim Dotcom has launched his new 'Mega' website.Nov 1, 2012 9:24 AM CDT
• Concrete is about to go next-gen with re-healable concrete to be start outdoor testingRe-healable concrete goes into outdoor testing.Nov 1, 2012 7:29 AM CDT
• Linus Torvalds would like to see laptops with 2560x1600 displays, and so would ILinus Torvalds pushes for 2560x1600-pixel displays in notebooks, blogs about it.Nov 1, 2012 5:30 AM CDT
• Samsung's 28nm Exynos CPU for Galaxy S IV to soon enter mass productionSamsung's Galaxy S IV's 28nm Exynos CPU to go into mass production very soon.Nov 1, 2012 3:25 AM CDT
• Telstra won't be stocking Nexus 4 or Nexus 7 3G, want to focus on 4G LTE productsTelstra and Vodafone won't be stocking the Nexus 4 or Nexus 7 3G.Oct 31, 2012 9:33 PM CDT
• OCZ begins to sink, cutting workforce by 28%, will discontinue 150 product variationsOCZ looks to be in big trouble, is getting rid of 28% of their employees, will also discontinue 150 Oct 31, 2012 7:47 PM CDT
• Google Play customers can now pay for purchases using carrier billing on VerizonVerizon customers can now bill Google Play purchases to their wireless bills.Oct 31, 2012 5:26 PM CDT
• Microsoft gets trolled, sued over Windows Live TilesSurfCast has sued Microsoft over patent infringement concerning Windows 8's new Windows Live Tiles.Oct 31, 2012 2:31 PM CDT
• New program brings back familiar start button to Windows 8 usersSoftware brings back your familiar start button on Windows 8.Oct 31, 2012 1:09 PM CDT
• Alliance for Wireless Power approves more flexible power specificationA4WP announces new wireless power specification, the future of wireless charging is nearly here.Oct 31, 2012 5:36 AM CDT
• Rockstar announce spring 2013 availability of Grand Theft Auto V, PC is left out of the newsRockstar finally give Grand Theft Auto V a release window, spring 2013 on Xbox 360 and PS3.Oct 31, 2012 2:38 AM CDT
• Google releases new Search app for iOS, Google's most advanced voice search finds a home on iOSGoogle's most advanced voice search app has reached iOS.Oct 31, 2012 12:36 AM CDT
• Samsung adds the iPhone 5 to their infringement lawsuitSamsung officially adds Apple's iPhone 5 to their infringement lawsuit.Oct 30, 2012 10:31 PM CDT
• iPhone loyalty drops in US, Europe according to the latest figures from Strategy AnalyticsStrategy Analytics' latest figures show that iPhone loyalty has dropped in the US and Europe.Oct 30, 2012 9:32 PM CDT
• ASUS enjoys strong third quarter, cites tablet sales as a winnerASUS' third quarter results are impressive, strong tablet sales are helping.Oct 30, 2012 8:28 PM CDT
• Intel to bake 48-core processor into future smartphones, tablets - your next smartphone just might play CrysisIntel plan to use their 48-core processor in future mobile devices.Oct 30, 2012 7:37 PM CDT
• Disney acquires Lucasfilm in a deal worth $4.05 billion, will make more Star Wars moviesDisney now owns Lucasfilm, plan to make more Star Wars movies.Oct 30, 2012 6:49 PM CDT
• Gmail gets a new compose and reply interface, you can use the preview nowGoogle updating Gmail compose and reply window to be more efficient Oct 30, 2012 2:28 PM CDT
• Philips to sell iOS-controlled LED light bulbs, will be an Apple Store exclusivePhilips announce iOS-controlled LED lighting system, will be sold through Apple Stores.Oct 30, 2012 6:36 AM CDT
• Intel debuts 335 Series SSD, sports 20nm MLC NANDIntel's 335 Series of SSDs have been outed, feature 20nm MLC NAND.Oct 30, 2012 5:30 AM CDT
• Top 5 things you'll want to use in Android 4.2 Jelly BeanTop 5 list of the best features of the just-announced Android 4.2 OS.Oct 29, 2012 9:33 PM CDT
• Amazon take a swing at the iPad mini with new ad on their homepageAmazon goes on the offensive with a new ad comparing the iPad mini to the Kindle Fire HD.Oct 29, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Google still outs new Nexus 7, Nexus 4, Nexus 10 even though they canceled press eventGoogle introduces the Nexus 10, Nexus 4, and updates the Nexus 7 with new features.Oct 29, 2012 1:44 PM CDT
• One person has purchased the data of 1.1 million Facebook users for just $5The data of 1.1 million Facebook users was sold to a digital rights activist for just $5.Oct 28, 2012 11:35 PM CDT
• Microsoft's Xbox SmartGlass reaches Android, offers Android users Xbox 360 control and integrationMicrosoft gives Android users Xbox SmartGlass, console integration on Android is available now in th.Oct 26, 2012 11:21 PM CDT
• Google employee leaves prototype Nexus 4 at San Francisco bar, oops or clever marketing?Google employee reportedly leaves his prototype Nexus 4 sitting at San Francisco bar.Oct 26, 2012 10:27 PM CDT
• LeakedTT: Google Nexus 10, sports Android 4.2, dual-core CPU, 2560x1600 resolutionLeakedTT: Details on the upcoming Nexus 10 arrive, will sport 2560x1600 res, dual-core processor and.Oct 26, 2012 9:27 PM CDT
• Google exec Vic Gundotra outs the Nexus 10 tablet with pictures from his vacationGoogle outs the Nexus 10 tablet through pictures posted on an exec's Google+ account.Oct 26, 2012 2:32 PM CDT
• Unencrypted boarding pass barcodes damage US air securityAirline boarding pass barcodes not encrypted, could allow terrorists to know security ahead of fligh.Oct 26, 2012 1:28 PM CDT
• Study says people believe Windows 8 to be safer, not big enough deal to upgradeAvast survey found that many people do believe Microsoft has improved Windows' security.Oct 26, 2012 8:26 AM CDT
• SwiftKey introduce SwiftKey Flow, you won't even need to lift your finger when typingSwiftKey shows off SwiftKey Flow, lets you type by sliding your finger instead of tapping.Oct 26, 2012 1:30 AM CDT
• Hands-on with ASUS Windows 8 hardware including the dual-screen TaichiWe saw and touched the new range of ASUS Windows 8 notebooks and tablets.Oct 26, 2012 12:38 AM CDT
• TSMC posts record Q3 profit, thanks its 28nm processTSMC thanks their 28nm manufacturing technology for their record Q3 profits.Oct 25, 2012 10:31 PM CDT
• Apple reports Q4 2012 financial results, $36 billion in revenue, only 26.9 million iPhones soldApple's Q4 numbers are out, $36 billion in revenue, 26.9 million iPhones sold.Oct 25, 2012 9:33 PM CDT
• Corsair unveils gaming mouse mats called the Vengeance MM200 and MM400Corsair announces two ranges of gaming mats.Oct 25, 2012 8:32 PM CDT
• Amazon releases Kindle app for Windows 8, get your read onAmazon joins the Windows 8 app party with a new Kindle app for the latest Microsoft operating system.Oct 25, 2012 6:28 PM CDT
• Are your fingers fatter in the morning or is there another reason you accidentally click more often in the morning hours?Accidental clicks are a big problem for advertisers, GoldSpot says more likely to happen in morning.Oct 25, 2012 5:28 PM CDT
• Android faces a growing malware problem, up 580% in one yearTrustGo offers up some scary numbers that, once put into perspective, aren't so scary.Oct 25, 2012 4:26 PM CDT
• Gigabyte introduces a range of Windows 8 notebooks, get your details here!Gigabyte outs their new line up of Windows 8 machines ahead of the official Windows 8 launch.Oct 25, 2012 12:47 PM CDT
• What you need to know about the Windows 8 launchWindows 8 is here, there's probably some things you should know.Oct 25, 2012 6:28 AM CDT
• Brace yourselves, Mac mini benchmarks are hereMac mini gets put under the benchmarking hammer, how does it compare?Oct 25, 2012 5:33 AM CDT
• Zynga sees $52 million loss in Q3, announces $200 million stock buybackZynga posts $52 million loss, announces new $200 million stock buyback.Oct 25, 2012 4:26 AM CDT
• Dell launches S2340T multitouch display, works with Windows 8Dell launches their 23-inch S2340T multitouch display for Windows 8.Oct 25, 2012 3:22 AM CDT
• Android to overtake Windows as the top OS in 2016Windows could lose the crown to Android in the next four years.Oct 25, 2012 2:31 AM CDT
• Nintendo Wii U to be sold at a loss, signals a change in Nintendo's pricing structureNintendo to sell Wii U console at a loss, joins the pricing strategy of Microsoft and Sony.Oct 24, 2012 8:32 PM CDT
• Nintendo aknowledges underage workers at Foxconn, issues statement regarding fixesNintendo issues statement regarding underage interns working at Foxconn on the Wii U.Oct 24, 2012 6:37 PM CDT
• iPad mini sales to be limited by supply issues initiallyiPad mini will be in short supply at launch due to panel supply constraints.Oct 24, 2012 5:36 PM CDT
• Windows 7 to not get a Service Pack 2, if current plans hold constantMicrosoft does not currently have plans to release a second service pack for Windows 7.Oct 24, 2012 4:30 PM CDT
• Google Street View heading into the Grand Canyon, will allow lazy people like me to enoy the sightsGoogle heads into the Grand Canyon with its backpack version of their infamous Street View cameras.Oct 24, 2012 3:29 PM CDT
• God of War: Ascension GameStop pre-order bonus brings King Leonidas from '300'God of War: Ascension's pre-order bonus from GameStop is King Leonidas.Oct 24, 2012 11:00 AM CDT
• Nintendo bundles Wii with Skylanders Giants, Just Dance 4 on Nov. 4 Nintendo announced two new bundles for the Wii coming on Nov. 4.Oct 24, 2012 9:02 AM CDT
• Apple's iPad mini Wi-Fi-only model lacks GPS capabilitiesApple's new iPad mini won't feature GPS on the Wi-Fi-only model.Oct 24, 2012 3:27 AM CDT
• GeForce 310.33 beta drivers arrive, offer speed increases of up to 15%NVIDIA doesn't settle either, releases GeForce 310.33 beta drivers offering up to 15% speed increase.Oct 23, 2012 11:27 PM CDT
• Apple and its struggle with secrecy: leaks aren't coming from the USApple's security practices only affect US employees which isn't where the leaks are coming from.Oct 23, 2012 7:00 PM CDT
• Apple's iPad Mini event now available to watch onlineApple has made their iPad mini event available to view online.Oct 23, 2012 4:18 PM CDT
• Borderlands Legends for iOS leaked; Coming in OctoberBorderlands Legends will be hitting iOS this month.Oct 23, 2012 2:22 PM CDT
• Digital Storm intros Bolt, welcome to the world's thinnest, most powerful gaming PC yetDigital Storm does it again, introduces Bolt - the world's thinnest, most powerful and future-proof Oct 23, 2012 1:30 PM CDT
• Tim Cook brags about current iPad, intros new iPad and iPad miniNew iPad fourth generation and new iPad mini.Oct 23, 2012 12:59 PM CDT
• Mac mini gets an update, just as predicted it would, iMac also gets updatedNew Mac mini and iMacs have been introduced, iMac is now incredibly thin.Oct 23, 2012 12:41 PM CDT
• Xbox SmartGlass releasing alongside Windows 8 on Oct. 28thThe Xbox SmartGlass will be launching alongside Windows 8 on October 26th.Oct 23, 2012 10:27 AM CDT
• Apple's iPad Mini event: Where to watch the livestreamHere's how you can watch Apple's big event announcing the iPad mini.Oct 23, 2012 9:51 AM CDT
• Amazon deletes user account and all paid-for books with no explanationWithout an explanation, Amazon deletes a users data and all paid-for books - whoops.Oct 23, 2012 2:32 AM CDT
• Australian retailers begin preparation for R18+ classification for gamesR18+ games are about to reach Australia, retailers begin preparations.Oct 23, 2012 1:29 AM CDT
• What happens when a Kickstarter campaign fails?What happens when a Kickstarter project doesn't produce the promised product? We may soon know.Oct 22, 2012 6:47 PM CDT
• MOGA Android bluetooth controller available now for $50PowerA's MOGA is a bluetooth controller for Android that is available now for $50.Oct 22, 2012 4:16 PM CDT
• Hero Academy to receive Shaolin team, Challenge Collection in November updateHero Academy will be receiving a new team, map and set of challenges next month.Oct 22, 2012 2:52 PM CDT
• AMD unveils "Never Settle" release of drivers, welcome to Catalyst 12.11AMD's Catalyst 12.11 "Never Settle" drivers offer up to 15% more performance Oct 22, 2012 7:29 AM CDT
• Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil producer, plans to become 100% powered by renewable, low-carbon forms of energySaudi Arabia plans to power their entire country by renewable energy.Oct 22, 2012 5:26 AM CDT
• BioShock Infinite's latest trailer "Beast of America", will only make you want to play it that much moreBioShock Infinite gets a new trailer, "Beast of America"Oct 21, 2012 11:29 PM CDT
• HTC DLX to arrive on Verizon, sports 5-inch 1080p displayHTC's DLX 5-inch 1080p smartphone coming to Verizon.Oct 21, 2012 10:25 PM CDT
• Mass Effect 4 won't involve Shepard, "the trilogy is over"BioWare's Mass Effect 4 goes ahead without Shepard, developer says "the trilogy is over"Oct 20, 2012 11:47 PM CDT
• Rockstar wants your help with Grand Theft Auto V multiplayerCan't wait for GTA V multiplayer? Well, Rockstar wants your suggestions and help.Oct 20, 2012 12:54 AM CDT
• AMD also posts Q3 losses of $157 million, announces they intend to axe 15% of their workforceAMD posts $157 million Q3 losses, will see 15% of their workforce out of jobs.Oct 19, 2012 2:28 AM CDT
• Google CEO to investors: "You should all run out and buy the Nexus 7 for $199"Google CEO tells investors to run out and grab a Nexus 7 for $199.Oct 19, 2012 1:27 AM CDT
• Dick Smith's, JB Hi-Fi having huge sales over the weekend - prepare your credit cardDick Smiths, JB Hi-Fi having massive sales, up to 20% off notebook brands like Dell, ASUS, Toshiba a.Oct 18, 2012 11:46 PM CDT

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