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• Dell unveils Latitude 10 business tablet, runs Windows 8 and includes swappable batteryDell's Latitude 10 sports Intel Clover Trail SoC, Windows 8, and a swappable battery.Sep 19, 2012 8:51 PM CDT
• Preliminary bill of materials for 16GB iPhone 5 is $199, $207 after manufacturingiPhone 5 gets another preliminary bill of materials, this one comes in at $199 or $207 after manufac.Sep 19, 2012 6:36 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Apple to seek $3 billion in patent lawsuit against SamsungRumor: Apple looking to collect triple damages, seeking $3 billion instead of the awarded $1 billion.Sep 19, 2012 5:13 PM CDT
• HTC unveils two Windows Phone 8 devices at NYC press conferenceHTC announces the Windows Phone 8S and 8X at a press conference in New York City today.Sep 19, 2012 2:02 PM CDT
• Full list of official iOS 6 changes and additions by AppleGet to know iOS 6 in detail.Sep 19, 2012 12:06 PM CDT
• Google software developer would like a world with no logins on the InternetGoogle would like to get rid of individual site logins, mentions that it's annoying.Sep 19, 2012 3:35 AM CDT
• Samsung throw 2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 128GB for mobile devices into mass productionSamsung starts mass production of 2GB LPDDR3 RAM, 128GB eMMC for mobile devices.Sep 18, 2012 11:32 PM CDT
• Scientists developing injections that are 'completely pain-free', made from frickin' lasersScientists developing 'completely pain-free' injections made from lasers.Sep 18, 2012 10:28 PM CDT
• Google+ Hangouts get sound effects including laugh tracks and clappingGoogle adds sound effects to Google+ Hangouts, sure to annoy your conversation partner.Sep 18, 2012 6:35 PM CDT
• MyDigitalSSD TweakTown Chris Ramseyer Signature Edition by SuperSSpeed SSD now availableWorld's fastest consumer SSD now available worldwide.Sep 18, 2012 1:52 PM CDT
• Western Digital have sold over 90 million WD Green desktop hard drivesWestern Digital announces that they've sold over 90 million WD Green drives worldwide Sep 18, 2012 1:15 AM CDT
• LG Optimus G launches in South Korea, sports in-cell touch technology, quad-core CPU, LTE, 2GB RAMLG's Optimus G launches in South Korea - life's good for the company's new flagship beast of a phone.Sep 17, 2012 10:58 PM CDT
• ASUS holiday roadmap gives us a glimpse at Windows 8 tablets, starting at $599ASUS Windows 8-based tablets to start from $599, work their way up to $1299.Sep 17, 2012 8:27 PM CDT
• AMD loses their CFO, just another in a long line of exec departuresAMD loses another executive. This time Thomas Seifert, CFO, has left the company.Sep 17, 2012 5:31 PM CDT
• Top 5 games of all time and every platformThe top 5 games of all time, from all platforms, in the author's opinion.Sep 17, 2012 4:34 PM CDT
• Be wary: One in 10 social-media reviews will be paid for by 2014One in 10 social media reviews will be a paid-for fake by the year 2014 a new study suggests.Sep 17, 2012 1:31 PM CDT
• Evidence shows blocking torrent sites has no effectGo Figure: Blocking torrent sites didn't affect torrent traffic in the UK at all.Sep 17, 2012 12:46 PM CDT
• EB Games Expo, Sydney 2012 - an introduction of what's comingWe'll be at one of Australia's premier gaming events next month, for now here is a preview.Sep 17, 2012 11:49 AM CDT
• AMD Radeon HD 8800 series SKUs are here, hello "Oland"AMD's "Oland" Radeon HD 8800 specs get listed - get ready to be impressed.Sep 17, 2012 7:20 AM CDT
• Nintendo's Wii U is selling out online in the US, better get in while U canNintendo's upcoming next-gen console, Wii U, is selling out quickly online.Sep 16, 2012 11:31 PM CDT
• Intel's 22nm manufacturing process is 'exceeding expectations', talks of 5nm tech for 2015Intel says that their 22nm manufacturing process is exceeding even their expectations.Sep 16, 2012 10:11 PM CDT
• HGST announce Helium-filled hard drives, would see 6TB energy-efficient HDDs6TB HDDs will be here soon, HGST announce Helium-filled storage devices.Sep 15, 2012 8:12 PM CDT
• Top 5 things the iPhone 5 could've done to make it more magical, much more revolutionaryTop 5 list of what the new iPhone 5 could've done to make it the true, undeniable champion of the sm.Sep 15, 2012 7:16 AM CDT
• Apple "completely blown away" by iPhone 5 demandApple is 'completely blown away' by the demand for the iPhone 5.Sep 14, 2012 6:31 PM CDT
• iPhone 5 is NOT coming with Lightning to 30-pin adapteriPhone 5 will not be coming with a Lightning to 30-pin adapter, must pay $29 separately.Sep 14, 2012 4:35 PM CDT
• The last batch of IPv4 addresses begin being allocatedIPv4's last /8 block of addresses starts to be allocated, after which there will be no more IPs avai.Sep 14, 2012 2:28 PM CDT
• Latest test build of Google Chrome gets 'Do Not Track'Google Chrome's latest testing build has Do Not Track option.Sep 14, 2012 9:19 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Google forced Acer to drop their new CloudMobile A800 smartphoneRumorTT: Acer cancel their new smartphone announcement event because Google pressured them to do so.Sep 14, 2012 5:30 AM CDT
• ASRock Z77 OC Formula + Core i7 3770K + Nick Shih = 7.136GHz world record overclockASRock's Z77 OC Formula with an Intel Core i7 3770K has reached a world record overclock of 7.136GHz.Sep 14, 2012 4:39 AM CDT
• Microsoft gives their 90,000 or so employees free Surface tablets, Windows Phone 8 smartphones and Windows 8-based PCsMicrosoft gives out Surface tablets, Windows Phone 8 devices, and touchscreen PCs to all of their em.Sep 14, 2012 4:32 AM CDT
• Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, doesn't agree with the Samsung patent verdict - 'hates it'Steve Wozniak gives his thoughts on Samsung patent verdict: 'I hate it and I don't agree with it'Sep 14, 2012 1:28 AM CDT
• Raspberry Pi and Lego used to build supercomputer - yes, legoA supercomputer has been built by two things you would never have thought possible, Raspberry Pi and.Sep 13, 2012 9:24 PM CDT
• Lucid demos external GPU that utilizes Thunderbolt to provide laptops with gaming capabilitiesLucid demos an external GPU for laptop systems that utilizes Intel's Thunderbolt technology.Sep 13, 2012 6:29 PM CDT
• eBay updates logo to cleaner, more modern looking designeBay introduces a new logo that they will start using in mid-October.Sep 13, 2012 3:15 PM CDT
• Google adds another cool, useless feature: The Six Degrees of Kevin BaconGoogle adds Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon search tool, useless but entertaining.Sep 13, 2012 11:31 AM CDT
• HTC, Samsung burst out of the gate - suing Apple over the iPhone 5's use of LTEBoth HTC and Samsung are reportedly filing legal claims against Apple's use of LTE in the new iPhone.Sep 12, 2012 8:21 PM CDT
• Apple announces updated iPodsApple unveils a host of updated iPod models.Sep 12, 2012 1:39 PM CDT
• Amnesia sequel on its way, unfortunately won't include a free pair of underwearAmnesia's follow-up game 'Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs' is set to raise the horror gaming bar.Sep 12, 2012 4:27 AM CDT
• Intel's Ivy Bridge platform to get 4K display support next monthIntel to release driver update next month for Ivy Bridge that would see 4K display support enabled.Sep 12, 2012 3:22 AM CDT
• Intel talks about their Next Unit of Computing, a Core i3 system that fits in your hand for $399Intel's Next Unit of Computing will be priced at $399, fits in your hand and is powered by a Core i3.Sep 12, 2012 2:20 AM CDT
• Google are upset, they didn't know you could patent rounded cornersGoogle's VP of Corporate Development says "We didn't believe rounded corners were patentable"Sep 12, 2012 1:48 AM CDT
• Samsung to release 'Hello Kitty' edition of the Galaxy Y in GermanySamsung Galaxy Y 'Hello Kitty' edition will arrive in Germany soon.Sep 12, 2012 1:31 AM CDT
• Zuckerberg confirms Facebook are not making their own phoneFacebook founder and CEO confirms the social network is not working on their own Facebook phone.Sep 12, 2012 12:28 AM CDT
• OCZ Vector Spotted, Barefoot 3 LivesWe take a closer look at OCZ's Barefoot-based Vector SSD.Sep 11, 2012 10:37 PM CDT
• Microsoft's latest patent for next-gen Xbox would project images from your game, around you in your living roomNext-gen Xbox could sport the ability to give some next-gen immersion, would project images into you.Sep 11, 2012 8:13 PM CDT
• Google brings back power searching lessons, sign up now!Google offers more Power Searching with Google lessons online for free, sign up now!Sep 11, 2012 4:18 PM CDT
• Google releases new YouTube app for iPhone and iPod touchGoogle releases a new YouTube app for iPhone and iPod touch, comes with great new features.Sep 11, 2012 1:05 PM CDT
• GoDaddy denies that it was a hacking, claiming "a series of internal network events" led to the crashGoDaddy denies claims they were hacked, says "a series of internal network events" led to the crash.Sep 11, 2012 11:46 AM CDT
• 4,000 Boingo hotspots free for September, if you're not on iOS or Windows PhoneGoogle partners with Boingo to offer free Wi-Fi at over 4,000 hotspots across the US, iOS, WP not in.Sep 11, 2012 10:29 AM CDT
• Intel's Haswell-based Ultrabooks get configurations teasedIntel Haswell-based Ultrabook configurations have been unveiled.Sep 11, 2012 8:30 AM CDT
• Apple sues Polish online grocery store for using 'A.pl' domain, next stop Adam and Eve for eating the forbidden fruitApple at it yet again, this time they sue Polish online grocery store over their 'A.pl' domain.Sep 11, 2012 5:28 AM CDT
• EA have tried to buy Valve "over the years"EA have tried "over the years" to purchase Valve.Sep 11, 2012 3:00 AM CDT
• HP revise their restructuring figures, more layoffs than expectedHP to slash 29,000 jobs, up from the previous 27,000 layoff figures.Sep 11, 2012 2:26 AM CDT
• Hustler founder, Larry Flynt, offers $1 million reward for Mitt Romney's tax informationLarry Flynt, founder of Huster, wants dirt on Mitt Romney - is willing to cough up $1 million for it.Sep 11, 2012 2:20 AM CDT
• Steam's Big Picture mode is now open for business, wants to be on your big-screen TVValve unleash Steam's Big Picture mode, is now available to all.Sep 11, 2012 1:27 AM CDT
• Alibaba set to sell more merchandise this year than Amazon and eBay combinedAlibaba set to have stellar year, expects to ship more merchandise than Amazon and eBay combined!Sep 10, 2012 11:30 PM CDT
• HP unveils four new all-in-one Windows 8 desktops one of which looks very Apple iMac-likeHP's new Spectre One all-in-one PCs.Sep 10, 2012 10:23 PM CDT
• American Airlines pilots receiving iPads after FAA approves them for useFAA approves iPad for use in electronic flight kit, will be allowed in all phases of flight.Sep 10, 2012 6:31 PM CDT
• GoDaddy hacked, sites down as result, Anonymous takes creditAnonymous member takes credit for GoDaddy outage, GoDaddy hasn't confirmed anything besides outage.Sep 10, 2012 4:55 PM CDT
• Rumor TT: Toshiba cuts NAND prices 20 to 25% todayRumor: Toshiba has cut NAND prices by 20 to 25% today, SSD prices likely to follow.Sep 10, 2012 4:06 PM CDT
• Blue Toad admits responsibility for leaked UDIDsThe real source of the leaked UDIDs appears to have been found, was not the FBI as claimed.Sep 10, 2012 3:01 PM CDT
• Instagram is coming to Windows Phone 8Instagram is coming to Windows Phone 8 according to sources close to Microsoft.Sep 10, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Chinese company could sue Apple over patents of their new iPhone designThe new iPhone isn't even here yet, and a Chinese company is ready to sue Apple over the new smartph.Sep 9, 2012 10:28 PM CDT
• Samsung set to post record Q3 profits of $6.2 billion, thanks to the Galaxy S IIISamsung profits to surge thanks to the Galaxy S III, looking to post $6.2 billion for Q3.Sep 9, 2012 7:31 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Apple's September 12 event will see the unveiling of new iMacs - we think we're going to see 5 products unveiled on the dayRumorTT: Refreshed, and hopefully Retina-powered iMacs to be unveiled at Apple's event next week.Sep 7, 2012 11:39 PM CDT
• Apple lowers memory chip order from legal adversary SamsungApple cuts its order of memory chips to Samsung for the iPhone down.Sep 7, 2012 4:33 PM CDT
• Google acquires online virus scanner VirusTotal for undisclosed amountGoogle acquires long-time partner VirusTotal, an online file scanner, for an undisclosed amount.Sep 7, 2012 3:33 PM CDT
• Apple looks to be lessening restrictions on Apps, allows remote control app for torrentingApple allows Conttrol app through, an app that remotely controls torrenting on a PC.Sep 7, 2012 1:30 PM CDT
• BitFenix unveils new chassis dubbed Ghost, offers 'superb silence'BitFenix releases new Ghost chassis, looks sleek and is reported to be really quiet, hence the name.Sep 7, 2012 11:28 AM CDT
• Wikipedia founder will encrypt the site if the UK passes their Communications Data BillIf the UK government passes their Communications Data Bill, Wikipedia's founder would encrypt the si.Sep 7, 2012 5:32 AM CDT
• Foxconn forcing university students to work on the new iPhoneFoxconn reportedly forcing students to work for $243 per month, six days a week building the new iPh.Sep 7, 2012 2:42 AM CDT
• Raspberry Pi revision 2.0 boards announcedRaspberry Pi Foundation unveils revision 2.0 plans.Sep 7, 2012 2:22 AM CDT
• Sprint Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S 4G to get Jelly Bean updates todaySprint confirms Jelly Bean updates for Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S 4G smartphones.Sep 7, 2012 12:28 AM CDT
• Amazon also unveils lower-end Kindle Paperwhite, revamped Fire'sAmazon also unveils lower-end, revamped Kindle range, includes Kindle Paperwhite.Sep 6, 2012 10:24 PM CDT
• Amazon unveil 7- and 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD tablets, starts at $199Amazon announces two new tablets, 7- and 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HDs.Sep 6, 2012 9:23 PM CDT

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