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• 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
• Micron, Sandisk shares jump on warning of NAND chip shortageMicron and Sandisk stocks surge on the warning that OCZ's revenue will fall short due to a NAND shor.Sep 6, 2012 7:34 PM CDT
• Kingston adds HyperX Red to product line perminatelyKingston permanently adds HyperX Red line to its product line up, looks to attack budget market.Sep 6, 2012 6:20 PM CDT
• Creative announces Sound BlasterAxx range of productsCreative unveils the Sound BlasterAxx range of products, works with your PC, Mac, iOS- or Android-po.Sep 6, 2012 6:22 AM CDT
• Hacker wants $1 million in Bitcoin or they'll release Mitt Romney's tax returnsAnonymous hacker has Mitt Romney's tax returns, demands $1 million in Bitcoin.Sep 6, 2012 1:25 AM CDT
• Motorola's third smartphone unveiled is the Droid RAZR HDMotorola's Droid RAZR HD sports 4.7-inch screen, is just 8.4mm thick.Sep 5, 2012 11:33 PM CDT
• Google: 1.3 million Android activations each day, 480 million Android-based devices now in the wildGoogle are seeing huge numbers on Android devices, now brag they have just under half a billion devi.Sep 5, 2012 9:06 PM CDT
• Ubisoft ditching always-on DRM for PC games, hopefully others followUbisoft does away with always-on DRM, limited activations.Sep 5, 2012 3:32 PM CDT
• Oracle must pay Google's legal fees after unsuccessful lawsuitOracle ordered to pay over $1 million in legal fees to Google after failing to prevail in the lawsui.Sep 5, 2012 12:30 PM CDT
• iPhone 5 clone could give Apple legal trouble in ChinaA clone device maker in China has designed an Android phone using iPhone 5 leaks as its design, file.Sep 5, 2012 10:28 AM CDT
• Unboxing and first impressions of ASUS' Nexus 7 tabletA quick look at ASUS' Nexus 7 tablet, powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.Sep 5, 2012 10:14 AM CDT
• Microsoft releases Windows Server 2012Microsoft have released Windows Server 2012, sporting simplified licensing.Sep 5, 2012 12:30 AM CDT
• Samsung's Galaxy S III is now the best selling phone in the US, beating out the iPhone 4SThe best selling phone in the US is no longer the iPhone 4S, welcome the new king: Samsung's Galaxy Sep 4, 2012 11:37 PM CDT
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will support DX11, ditches Windows XP supportCOD: Black Ops 2 to support DX11, this means that there will be no support for Windows XP.Sep 4, 2012 9:38 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Microsoft's next-gen Xbox could be delayed due to low chip yieldsRumorTT: Microsoft's Xbox Next/720 could be delayed due to production problems.Sep 4, 2012 9:11 PM CDT
• Samsung to release Galaxy S III 4G LTE quad-core model in Australia4G-powered Galaxy S III headed to Australia powered by Samsung's quad-core Exynos CPU.Sep 4, 2012 8:24 PM CDT
• AntiSec leaks 1 million Apple UDIDs from a list of 12 million supposedly stolen from FBI laptopAntisec allegedly hacks FBI laptop and steals a file with 12 million Apple UDIDs, releases 1m.Sep 4, 2012 10:52 AM CDT
• Top 10 most anticipated games for 2012-2013A top 10 list of the most anticipated games coming out in 2012-2013.Sep 4, 2012 6:23 AM CDT
• Cutest Child with Technology Photo Contest - Win cute GIGABYTE H77N-WIFI MotherboardShow us your best shot with your child or baby with technology and win a new GIGABYTE OC mobo!Sep 4, 2012 3:24 AM CDT
• Samsung experiences severe PR backfire, tries to turn two Indian bloggers into paid shillsTwo Indian bloggers get an apology from Samsung regarding the IFA incident last week.Sep 4, 2012 3:21 AM CDT
• Artists make more money streaming a song to a user on Spotify, than they do on iTunes MatchAn artist streaming a single song on Spotify makes more money than streaming to iTunes Match consume.Sep 4, 2012 1:27 AM CDT
• Valve are 'frustrated by lack of innovation' in PC hardware, so they're 'jumping in' Valve are 'jumping in' to the PC hardware space, as they're 'frustrated by the lack of innovation'Sep 4, 2012 12:29 AM CDT
• EA are working on '3 to 5 new IPs' for next-gen consolesEA's Frank Gibeau says that the company is working on '3 to 5 new IPs' for next-gen consoles.Sep 3, 2012 8:25 PM CDT
• Thermaltake Level 10M gaming mouse released for $99, designed by BMWThermaltake releases the Level 10M gaming mouse which was designed by BMW.Sep 3, 2012 4:21 PM CDT
• Assassin's Creed 3 will get new multiplayer content every monthAssassin's Creed 3 multiplayer to receive monthly updates in the form of files and videos.Sep 3, 2012 2:32 PM CDT
• Intel releases more CPUs, updates prices on a couple old onesIntel updates pricing and releases several new processors, including a new mobile flagship.Sep 3, 2012 11:43 AM CDT
• Bruce Willis vs. Apple, actor to fight the company over his right to leave his iTunes library in his willBruce Willis wants to leave his iTunes library in his will, yippee ki-yay, Apple.Sep 3, 2012 6:30 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Nexus 7 3G could be here in 6 weeks timeRumorTT: ASUS preparing 3G-capable Nexus 7 tablet.Sep 3, 2012 4:32 AM CDT
• Possible redesigned Apple earbuds to be included with the new iPhoneApple could possibly include new earbuds with the new iPhone, has made people go crazy.Sep 3, 2012 3:28 AM CDT
• Australian billionaire Clive Palmer set to built full-sized Titanic replica, doesn't involve LeoBillionaire Aussie set to build full size Titanic replica.Sep 3, 2012 2:29 AM CDT
• Samsung's Galaxy Victory specs leak outSamsung Galaxy Victory specs leak out, lets hope the name brings them some form of victory.Sep 3, 2012 12:30 AM CDT
• Pirate Bay co-founder gets arrested in CambodiaGottfrig Warg, co-founder of The Pirate Bay, gets arrested in Cambodia.Sep 2, 2012 11:33 PM CDT
• Apple now chasing the Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note, adds them to their patent battle arsenalApple still wants Samsung's blood, has added the Galaxy Note, Galaxy S III to their list of iPhone c.Sep 2, 2012 10:30 PM CDT
• Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes gets some in-game footage, next-gen consoles better watch outNext-gen Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes looks mighty impressive.Sep 2, 2012 7:25 PM CDT
• 'iPad mini' teased in iOS app developer logs Instapaper developer spots 'iPad mini' hints in developer logs Sep 1, 2012 5:16 AM CDT
• Denon and Marantz blow away last day of winter with new professional audio productsDenon and Marantz showcase new headphones and dock speakers.Sep 1, 2012 5:07 AM CDT
• Court filing provides insight into Apple's and Samsung's legal feesApple and Samsung release legal fee information in new court filing.Aug 31, 2012 5:32 PM CDT
• Skyrim players on PS3 may never see Dawnguard due to technical issuesSkyrim: Dawnguard may never make its way to PS3 players due to technical issues with it running on t.Aug 31, 2012 4:31 PM CDT
• The first wave of Xbox LIVE games coming to Windows 8 has been announcedMicrosoft announces the first games that will be available to Windows 8 at launch.Aug 31, 2012 1:31 PM CDT
• ASUS unveil their 15-inch Ultrabook, Zenbook U500VZASUS' 15-inch Ultrabook gets announced, Zenbook U500VZ even sports a numeric keypad.Aug 31, 2012 4:17 AM CDT
• Google Now gets updated, now offers movie showtimes, sports and moreAndroid search app, Google Now, gets updated, now includes the ability of looking for movie showtime.Aug 31, 2012 12:30 AM CDT
• Samsung to 'immediately sue' Apple if the new iPhone is 4G-capableSamsung would 'immediately sue' Apple if the new iPhone sports 4G compatibility.Aug 30, 2012 10:21 PM CDT
• Dell shows a very unique looking Windows 8 convertible notebook, brings back the Duo brand at the same timeDell show off Windows 8-based convertible notebook.Aug 30, 2012 9:33 PM CDT
• FBI arrests another LulzSec hacker involved with Sony Films hackingAnother LulzSec member has been arrested for hacking. He faces up to 15 years in prison, if convicte.Aug 30, 2012 6:33 PM CDT
• Publishers agree to $69 million settlement over eBook price fixing allegationsThree publishers settle with the US government over price fixing allegations to the tune of $69m.Aug 30, 2012 3:30 PM CDT
• Corsair announces availability of AX1200i Digital ATX power supplyCorsair's AX1200i digital power supply is now available worldwide, MRSP in US only $349.Aug 30, 2012 1:29 PM CDT
• Samsung introduces slate PC with detachable keyboard, Windows 8Samsung releases new Windows 8 slates and laptops, Series 7 slate looks amazing, even if expensive.Aug 30, 2012 12:29 PM CDT
• Acer Aspire S7, the first of Windows 8 Ultrabooks breaks coverAcer Aspire S7 breaks cover, is a gorgeous Windows 8 Ultrabook that features a touchscreen.Aug 30, 2012 10:28 AM CDT
• Western Digital unveil the Thunderbolt-powered My Book VelociRaptor DuoWD unveil Thunderbolt-powered My Book VelociRaptor Duo, capable of 800MB/sec read speeds!Aug 30, 2012 7:00 AM CDT
• IBM announces next-gen mainframes, 'zEnterprise' sport 5.5GHz processorsIBM's $1 billion investment into zEnterprise has provided 5.5Ghz processors.Aug 30, 2012 2:29 AM CDT
• Samsung introduces Jelly Bean-powered Galaxy CameraSamsung unveil the Galaxy Camera, is powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.Aug 30, 2012 12:31 AM CDT
• President Obama does an AMA on Reddit, just secured a bunch of voters in the processPresident Obama wins serious cool points, completes AMA on Reddit.Aug 29, 2012 8:36 PM CDT
• Unreal Engine 3 ported to Windows RT ARM-powered tabletEpic and NVIDIA port Unreal Engine 3 to Windows RT Tegra 3 powered device.Aug 29, 2012 6:20 PM CDT
• New Java security exploit means that you should probably disable JavaSecurity hole in Java 1.7 allows hackers to break into computers and install malware--disable Java!Aug 29, 2012 5:27 PM CDT
• Logitech launches line of audio products, called Logitech UELogitech releases new line of audio accessories called Logitech UE. Products range from speakers to Aug 29, 2012 3:28 PM CDT
• Official Note II specifications leaked ahead of proper announcementLeaked: Samsung Galaxy Note II specifications leaked just a few hours before official announcement.Aug 29, 2012 1:26 PM CDT
• Flipboard's user base expands rapidly, now sees 20 million flippers in the wildFlipboard now features more than 20 million users, I'm one of them, but are you?Aug 29, 2012 5:28 AM CDT
• Two special editions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will be released later this yearCall of Duty: Black Ops 2 will receive two product- and feature-packed special editions.Aug 29, 2012 4:26 AM CDT
• Scientists working on cyborgs made from half living cells, half electronicsScientists closer to making cyborgs, cyborg tissue is half living cells, half electronics.Aug 29, 2012 1:28 AM CDT
• Google files lawsuit that would see multiple Apple products banned from saleAaand the patent war continues, Google file lawsuit against Apple, would see the ban of multiple App.Aug 29, 2012 12:40 AM CDT
• Samsung could escape US sales ban by removing TouchWiz and replacing it with stock Android ROMSamsung could easily navigate US sale ban by removing TouchWiz UI, replacing it with stock Android l.Aug 29, 2012 12:29 AM CDT
• DriverTT: NVIDIA GeForce 306.02 WHQL adds GTX 660 Ti support, and moreDriverTT: NVIDIA release new WHQL-certified drivers, GeForce 306.02 WHQL also adds GTX 660 Ti suppor.Aug 28, 2012 11:30 PM CDT
• Samsung's S Launcher feels like an old friend in Windows 8, brings back the Start MenuThe Start Menu makes a come back thanks to Samsung's S Launcher software.Aug 28, 2012 9:36 PM CDT
• Samsung unveils new Windows 8 all-in-one PCsSamsung introduces Series 5 and Series 7 Windows 8-powered, all-in-one PCs.Aug 28, 2012 8:33 PM CDT
• Guild Wars 2 launch sees login issues, sound familiar?Guild Wars 2 launch hit with login delays, sounds like a repeat of the Diablo III launch.Aug 28, 2012 6:31 PM CDT
• AMD picks up John Gustafson as Chief Graphics Product ArchitectAMD hires John Gustafson as Chief Graphics Product Architect.Aug 28, 2012 5:34 PM CDT
• Microsoft releases SkyDrive app for AndroidMicrosoft releases SkyDrive app for Android just a few weeks after promising one.Aug 28, 2012 4:29 PM CDT
• Firefox adds silent updates in latest release, Firefox 15Firefox 15 brings with it silent updates, no longer forcing you to watch the progress.Aug 28, 2012 3:34 PM CDT
• FAA forms group to investigate use of PEDs on aircraftFCC forms group to study the use of portable electronic devices on aircraft, will advise on new rule.Aug 28, 2012 2:30 PM CDT
• NVIDIA roadmap: Maxwell only in 2014, no 780 before March 2013 likelyNVIDIA to release Kepler refresh in 2013, Maxwell not to see light of day until 2014.Aug 28, 2012 1:30 PM CDT
• Samsung Galaxy S III now available in brown, red, black, greySamsung offers four new colors for the Samsung Galaxy S III after teasing one at the olympics.Aug 28, 2012 10:30 AM CDT
• LG officially unveil the Optimus G, features 1.5GHz quad-core CPU, 4.7-inch screen with in-cell touchLG Optimus G announced, 4.7-inch screen with in-cell technology, quad-core CPU.Aug 28, 2012 2:05 AM CDT
• NASA to launch Android-based tiny satellites into spaceNASA to use Android devices in tiny satellites, one small step for man, one giant leap for Android?Aug 28, 2012 1:29 AM CDT
• Oculus Rift receives a new game to play VR on, HawkenHawken enters the list of games compatible with Oculus Rift, get ready to ride your Mech in VR come Aug 27, 2012 11:33 PM CDT
• Sony's VAIO Duo 11, a Windows 8-based convertible tabletSony shows off their VAIO Duo 11, a Windows 8-based convertible tablet.Aug 27, 2012 9:24 PM CDT

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