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• Samsung's new file system, F2FS, is both flash-friendly and open sourceSamsung's F2FS file system is flash-friendly, open source.Oct 8, 2012 8:33 PM CDT
• Activision removes Favella map from CoD: Modern Warfare 2 and 3 after complaintsActivision temporarily removes Favella from the online map rotation after receiving complaints.Oct 8, 2012 5:49 PM CDT
• Skype users attacked by 'lol is this your new profile pic?' ransomware and click fraud, be careful of what you click onSkype users are the subject of a ransomware and click fraud scam that is going around, be wary of li.Oct 8, 2012 2:29 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Android 4.2 could be announced later this monthRumorTT: Google's new Android OS could be announced sometime this month, get ready for Android 4.2.Oct 8, 2012 5:30 AM CDT
• Google's AI is getting smarter, hopefully won't take over the world or friend request SkyNet on FacebookGoogle's neural network is gaining steam, doesn't just recognize cats anymore.Oct 8, 2012 4:27 AM CDT
• Apple comment on iPhone 5 camera and its purple haze issueApple explain purple haze issues on iPhone 5, explain that the issue happens in nearly all smartphon.Oct 8, 2012 12:35 AM CDT
• iCloud customers get a nice surprise over the weekendApple iCloud customers get an extended upgrade until September 30, 2013.Oct 7, 2012 11:31 PM CDT
• Interbrand's latest data shows Samsung, Apple are quickly becoming a household brand nameAccording to Interbrand's latest data, Samsung and Apple are climbing up the ladder with their brand.Oct 7, 2012 10:33 PM CDT
• LG Optimus G Nexus gets some hands-on treatmentLG look to be the next in line for some Nexus treatment in the form of the Optimus G Nexus.Oct 7, 2012 8:34 PM CDT
• Foxconn workers making the iPhone 5 strike after fights and raised quality control standardsFoxconn employees strike over toughened iPhone 5 quality control requirements.Oct 5, 2012 4:03 PM CDT
• Courts grants a hearing to a Megaupload user to argue for his data backMegaupload user gets hearing regarding getting his data back from the seized servers.Oct 5, 2012 3:31 PM CDT
• Samsung estimates recording setting profit of $7.3b, likely due to Galaxy S III successSamsung estimates a record breaking $7.3b in profit for the third quarter.Oct 5, 2012 2:10 PM CDT
• AMD slashes pricing on the HD 7850 again, prices trending down for entire 7000 seriesAMD cuts pricing for HD 7850 GPUs, rest of lineup sees pricing declining which makes value increase.Oct 5, 2012 1:44 PM CDT
• Playing World of Warcraft makes you unfit for office according to Republican politiciansRepublicans attack Democrat candidate Colleen Lachowicz for playing World of Warcraft.Oct 5, 2012 1:11 PM CDT
• Google wants to replicate the success of the Nexus 7 tablet, but in smartphone formGoogle wants to have lightning strike twice, would like to repeat the Nexus 7's success but with a s.Oct 5, 2012 6:29 AM CDT
• NVIDIA's Green Light program - are we seeing the beginning of the end of overclocking GPUs?NVIDIA's Green Light program ensures GPUs meet requirements - clamp down on overclocking begins.Oct 5, 2012 1:33 AM CDT
• SimCity receives a 10-minute gameplay footage videoLatest SimCity video gives us 10 minutes of in-game footage.Oct 5, 2012 12:29 AM CDT
• Samsung's Android-powered Galaxy Camera will be snapping pictures on the AT&T network firstAT&T will be the first to sell Samsung's Galaxy Camera in the US.Oct 4, 2012 8:31 PM CDT
• Facebook robot reads your messages, increases share counts for links you share privatelySharing a link through Facebook Messenger results in likes going up on Facebook social plugin.Oct 4, 2012 5:29 PM CDT
• Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 coming exclusive to AT&T in the US, seems like a bad plan for NokiaAT&T to get the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 exclusively in the United States, seems like a bad idea for Oct 4, 2012 4:34 PM CDT
• Google looking to trim more jobs from Motorola as restructuring plan moves alongGoogle looking to trim more jobs from Motorola in an effort to cut costs, remain profitable.Oct 4, 2012 3:33 PM CDT
• Scientists manage to produce gold from a toxic gas by using bacteria, won't help our financial problemsScientists produce gold from Gold Chloride gas with the help of bacteria, we've finally mastered alc.Oct 4, 2012 12:29 PM CDT
• Google Street View comes to Google Maps web app for iOS, iOS6 users around the world rejoiceGoogle adds Street View to the mobile Maps web-app, iOS6 users around the world rejoice.Oct 4, 2012 11:48 AM CDT
• Facebook passes 1 billion monthly active users, has had more than 1.1 trillion likes since February 2009Facebook now has more than 1 billion monthly active users, over 1.1 trillion 'likes'Oct 4, 2012 7:35 AM CDT
• Apple inks deal with Australian-based Microlatch, to work on fingerprint recognition technologyApple strike deal with Microlatch, will see the company work on fingerprint recognition tech.Oct 4, 2012 5:32 AM CDT
• Scientists working with nanobots that could one day cure cancer, other diseasesScientists discover a way to insert nanobots the human body, could eventually lead to a cure for can.Oct 4, 2012 4:31 AM CDT
• Galaxy S III sales grow, seem to be unfazed by Apple and the patent trialSamsung Galaxy S III sells better than ever, even during and after the patent trial, and during the Oct 4, 2012 12:31 AM CDT
• Cliff "CliffyB" Bleszinski leaves Epic, is taking a "much needed break"One of the industry great, CliffyB, leaves Epic Games.Oct 3, 2012 11:27 PM CDT
• Modbook Pro gets priced at $3,500 - welcome to a touch-friendly MBP experienceModbook Pro goes on pre-order, for $3,500 you can have a touchscreen MBP.Oct 3, 2012 9:31 PM CDT
• Mark Zuckerberg to announce 'historic milestone' for Facebook tomorrow - one billion active users?Mark Zuckerberg's first post-IPO television appearance will be on the Today show, tomorrow - he will.Oct 3, 2012 8:11 PM CDT
• YouTube updates content ID, gives users an appeal process for unresolved disputesYouTube has updated its content ID process, allows users to appeal take-downs easier.Oct 3, 2012 3:33 PM CDT
• TDK manages to cram 1.5TB per square inch, will allow for 6TB drivesTDK manages to cram 1.5TB of data into a single square inch of HDD platter.Oct 3, 2012 1:09 PM CDT
• A team of international scientists aim to drill into the Earth's mantle for a cost of $1b+A group of international scientists aim to drill into the Earth's mantle in the middle of the Pacifi.Oct 3, 2012 11:31 AM CDT
• Apple's new Lightning connector for the new iPhone 5 will be hard to imitate, thanks to its security chipApple bakes security chip into Lightning connector, imitations will be hard - forcing people to spen.Oct 3, 2012 4:25 AM CDT
• Galaxy Note II's 'Smart rotation', is smart, with rotation'Smart rotation' on Samsung's 5.5-inch Galaxy Note II is incredibly smart.Oct 3, 2012 2:31 AM CDT
• Lenovo to build PC manufacturing plant in North CarolinaNorth Carolina set to receive a PC manufacturing plant, Lenovo will set up shop in 2013.Oct 2, 2012 10:42 PM CDT
• Steve Jobs envisioned the iPad nearly thirty years ago29 years ago, the late Steve Jobs envisioned what would eventually be known as the iPad.Oct 2, 2012 9:31 PM CDT
• A summary of the MSI Master Overclocking Arena (MOA) 2012 Grand FinalMSI, MOA, Master Overclocking Arena, Deanzo.Oct 2, 2012 12:49 PM CDT
• Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, talks about Apple's closed philosophySteve Wozniak discusses Apple's closed philosophy - doesn't exactly agree with it.Oct 2, 2012 4:29 AM CDT
• Sharp begins production of 5-inch 1080p displays for smartphonesGet ready for 5-inch 1080p smartphones, as Sharp begins production of the high-end displays.Oct 2, 2012 1:31 AM CDT
• Twitter's password recovery process exposes accounts to hacking, according to victimTwitter's password recovery system allows accounts to be brute-forced simply by changing IPs.Oct 1, 2012 5:01 PM CDT
• Apple employees getting three extra paid days off for an 'incredibly successful year'Tim Cook gives all employees three extra days of paid time off as a thank you for an amazing 2012.Oct 1, 2012 1:11 PM CDT
• Maingear unleash 17-inch customizable gaming notebookMaingear announce Nomad 17 - a 17-inch customizable gaming notebook.Oct 1, 2012 2:32 AM CDT
• RumorTT: ASUS offer to acquire ASRockRumorTT: ASRock gets propositioned by ASUS, wants their motherboard division.Sep 30, 2012 2:27 AM CDT
• HDD shipments to hit record high, have recovered quite well from the Thailand floodsHDD market has fully recovered from the Thailand floods, set for record high numbers.Sep 30, 2012 12:20 AM CDT
• LeakedTT: BlackBerry 10 smartphones shown off in marketing videoLeakedTT: Leaked marketing video shows off two Blackberry 10 smartphones.Sep 29, 2012 9:29 AM CDT
• Google doing their fall 'spring cleaning,' discontinuing several products and featuresGoogle does its "spring cleaning," discontinues and modifies several features and products.Sep 28, 2012 6:33 PM CDT
• Apple v Samsung legal struggle continues, Judge Koh can decide fate of Galaxy Tab 10.1 banThe Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 should no longer be under a sales ban as Judge Koh can now rule on it.Sep 28, 2012 5:30 PM CDT
• Google updates Maps imagery with new high-resolution satellite and aerial imagesGoogle updates aerial, satellite, and 45 degree imagery around the globe, likely a shot at Apple.Sep 28, 2012 11:28 AM CDT
• Apple CEO Tim Cook apologizes to customers for the terrible iOS6 Maps appTim Cook issues an appology letter to customers over the fiasco that is iOS6 Maps app.Sep 28, 2012 10:26 AM CDT
• Gigabyte achieves P10,000+ on 3DMark Vantage with AMD FM2 boardGigabyte manages 5.2GHz on LN2, P10,000+ 3Dmark Vantage score on AMD A10-5800K APU.Sep 28, 2012 9:13 AM CDT
• New Zealand Prime Minister apologizes to Kim Dotcom New Zealand PM apologizes to Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom over government spying.Sep 28, 2012 4:29 AM CDT
• We won't be seeing BlackBerry 10 phones until next yearRIM won't be showing off any BlackBerry 10 smartphones this year, set your calendars to 2013.Sep 28, 2012 3:29 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Google to release $99 Nexus-branded tabletRumorTT: Google to release two new Nexus tablets, priced at $99.Sep 28, 2012 3:26 AM CDT
• OLED patent war begins - LG Display file suit against SamsungLG Display files lawsuit against Samsung over OLED patents.Sep 28, 2012 1:26 AM CDT
• Facebook introduces Facebook Gifts, lets you send real-life gifts to friends, familyFacebook Gifts lets you send real-life gifts to friends, family - could this be Facebook's new reven.Sep 27, 2012 11:27 PM CDT
• There's a new Java exploit lurking around, close to 1 billion Macs and PCs are at riskSecurity researcher discovers new Java exploit, nearly 1 billion PCs and Macs could be at risk.Sep 27, 2012 10:21 PM CDT
• AMD release Catalyst 12.9 beta driversAMD Catalyst 12.9 beta drives are now available.Sep 27, 2012 8:38 PM CDT
• Dish unveils dishNET broadband, uses sattelites to provide high-speed internet to rural areasDISH unveils dishNET, high-speed internet access for rural United States residents.Sep 27, 2012 5:02 PM CDT
• Intel and company show off range of new tablets running Windows 8 and Atom Z2760Intel and its partners unveil a wide array of Windows 8 and Atom Z2760 powered tablets.Sep 27, 2012 2:30 PM CDT
• Intel unveils the Atom Z2760, formerly codenamed "Clover Trail"Intel releases details on Atom Z2760, formerly codenamed Clover Trail.Sep 27, 2012 2:30 PM CDT
• AMD joins forces with BlueStacks, produces AMD AppZone PlayerAMD works with BlueStacks to produce AppZone Player, which allows 500,000 Android apps on Windows.Sep 27, 2012 11:18 AM CDT
• LG Optimus Vu II gets its specs officially announcedLG's 5-inch Optimus Vu II sports new CPU, 2GB RAM, IR blaster and optional 'One Key' accessory.Sep 27, 2012 6:36 AM CDT
• Google's Driverless cars get approved in CaliforniaGoogle's self-driving cars to be tested on LA roads.Sep 27, 2012 4:22 AM CDT
• Intel's upcoming Haswell platform could spell the end of some motherboard manufacturersIntel Haswell processor design could see some motherboard manufacturers leave the market.Sep 27, 2012 2:19 AM CDT
• Official Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Zombies reveal trailer has been posted online, check it out hereThe official reveal trailer for Black Ops 2's Zombie mode has been posted to YouTube, what do you th.Sep 26, 2012 5:51 PM CDT
• ReportTT: Looks as though the iPhone 5 A6 processor is clocked at 1.3GHzReport: The iPhone 5 A6 chip is clocked at 1.3GHz, either dynamic clocking or misidentified in older.Sep 26, 2012 5:40 PM CDT
• Nintendo WiiU launch line up confirms 23 titlesThe WiiU will see 23 games available for purchase on launch day, November 18.Sep 26, 2012 4:17 PM CDT
• iPhone 5 camera shows a purple haze when the light source is positioned just out of frameThe iPhone 5 camera suffers from a purple haze when a bright light source is positioned just out of Sep 26, 2012 3:03 PM CDT
• EA acquires online gaming studio ESN, the studio behind BattlelogEA has acquired ESN for an undisclosed amount, not clear exactly how it fits into EA's strategy.Sep 26, 2012 2:26 PM CDT
• Instagram update for iOS6 and iPhone 5 removes live filtersInstagram has dropped live filters from the iPhone 5 in their update for iOS6 support.Sep 26, 2012 1:29 PM CDT
• Apple dumped Google one year sooner than it needed toApple dropped Google Maps one year before the contract expired, didn't have to change until next yea.Sep 26, 2012 12:25 PM CDT
• Hello, Internet - we're back... finally!After a few testing days, we're back online.Sep 26, 2012 3:32 AM CDT
• Facebook playing with automatic photo uploads on Facebook for Android appFacebook for Android could soon include automatic photo uploading, the social networking site are cu.Sep 20, 2012 1:29 AM CDT
• Pure Pwnage: The Movie could be "the definitive, best ever, ever gamer movie"Pure Pwnage: The Movie could happen, is now on Indiegogo for crowdfunding.Sep 19, 2012 11:12 PM CDT

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