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• Telstra to increase 4G coverage across AustraliaTelstra to increase the exposure of 4G to Australia, plans massive overhaul of its network over the Aug 27, 2012 7:57 PM CDT
• Go Dark For IE, a new movement to encourage adopting up-to-date browsersGoDarkForIE.org is encouraging websites to go dark to IE8 and below on Oct 26 to encourage upgrading.Aug 27, 2012 4:34 PM CDT
• Apple seeks 8 Samsung devices banned from store shelves in preliminary injunction requestApple identifies which devices it intends to pursue a sales ban of in latest court filing.Aug 27, 2012 3:32 PM CDT
• Sony to open up PlayStation platformSony looking to open up PlayStation games and connectivity, no longer a closed platform.Aug 27, 2012 1:30 PM CDT
• LeakedTT: AMD 'Vishera' FX-Series CPU specifications confirmedLeaked: AMD's Vishera launch plans confirmed, one 8-, 6-, 4-core CPU model at launch.Aug 27, 2012 11:28 AM CDT
• Scientists create flat lens without distortionsResearchers create a lens without the distortions currently present, flat, made from silicon and gol.Aug 27, 2012 10:29 AM CDT
• LG's upcoming phone to sport some very nice tech from LG, such as a laminated 720p screen, and moreLG's upcoming flagship smartphone isn't just fast, but it should look gorgeous, too.Aug 27, 2012 4:35 AM CDT
• Saudi Aramco ended up having 30,000 workstations hackedSaudi Aramco had 30,000 workstations hacked in cyber-attack.Aug 27, 2012 3:30 AM CDT
• Windows 8 will send Microsoft information each time you install new softwareEach time you install software on Windows 8, it will send Microsoft information.Aug 27, 2012 1:28 AM CDT
• Raspberry Pi gets MPEG-2, VC-1 decoding, as well as H.264 encoding and CECRaspberry Pi get some new superpowers, MPEG-2 and VC-1 decoding, H.264 encoding.Aug 26, 2012 10:24 PM CDT
• 13.3-inch Retina MacBook Pro displays are now in productionRetina displays for upcoming 13.3-inch MacBook Pros are reportedly in production.Aug 26, 2012 9:31 PM CDT
• Stanford biologist and computer scientist discover ants use TCP-like communicationAnts said to use TCP-like communication system says Stanford biologist and computer scientist.Aug 26, 2012 8:25 PM CDT
• Samsung could face product delays after decisive Apple victorySamsung's smartphone and tablet launches could be delayed due to Apple's decisive win Friday.Aug 26, 2012 5:54 PM CDT
• Israeli park makes donkeys into Wi-Fi hotspotsAn Israeli park that transports users back to the Old Testament times has outfitted donkeys with WiF.Aug 26, 2012 4:14 PM CDT
• FCC contemplating taxing Internet service to raise money for the Connect America FundThe FCC is contemplating tax Internet service to subsidize bringing Internet to rural Americans.Aug 26, 2012 1:22 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Next-gen iPod touch looks to feature redesigned lookRumorTT: Apple's next-generation iPod touch looks to sport redesigned look.Aug 26, 2012 2:30 AM CDT
• FMS 2012 - LSI and SandForce featured everywhere, a summaryLSI and SandForce really owned the show at FMS 2012.Aug 26, 2012 1:18 AM CDT
• LeakedTT: HTC Proto get snapped on camera, specs also leakedLeakedTT: Specs and shots of HTC's upcoming Proto smartphone.Aug 26, 2012 12:35 AM CDT
• Tim Cook sends memo to employees about lawsuit, says it 'is about values'Tim Cook releases a memo to employees saying legal battle with Samsung was about values.Aug 25, 2012 7:48 PM CDT
• Astronaut Neil Armstrong, first man on moon, dies at age 82Astronaut Neil Armstrong has passed away at age 82 from complications arising from cardiac surgery.Aug 25, 2012 5:51 PM CDT
• Samsung shows off their Windows 8 hybrid deviceSamsung teases their new Windows 8-based hybrid device.Aug 25, 2012 2:30 AM CDT
• Kingston First to Release TRIM Fixing FW for LSI SandForce Based SSDsKingston release some firmware magic in the form of the trim-fixing firmware version 5.0.3.Aug 25, 2012 12:15 AM CDT
• FMS 2012: Micron P320h PCIe SSD Micron shows off their P320h PCIe SSD at Flash Memory Summit 2012.Aug 24, 2012 11:50 PM CDT
• Today is a dark day for the technology world, Apple wins in their patent case against SamsungSamsung loses in their case against Apple, will see the Galaxy device maker pay over $1 billion in d.Aug 24, 2012 11:01 PM CDT
• FMS 2012: IDT Displays Worlds First NVMe Capable PCIe SSDFresh from the Flash Memory Summit, we take a look at the world's first NVMe-capable PCIe-based SSD.Aug 24, 2012 10:42 PM CDT
• Poor PC sales has caused a surplus of DRAM at suppliers, could drop DRAM prices 10-15%Slipping PC sales have resulted in a DRAM surplus, could result in 10-15% lower prices by October.Aug 24, 2012 6:02 PM CDT
• Facebook forcing employees to use Android app so they will be interested in fixing itFacebook forcing employees to give up iPhones in favor of Android so they are stuck with Facebook fo.Aug 24, 2012 4:31 PM CDT
• New camouflage face paint that 'resists intense heat from bombs'Scientists invent a face paint which protects from heats up to 600*C for up to 15 seconds.Aug 24, 2012 3:30 PM CDT
• Kickstarter Friday: Planetary Annihilation, a new, next generation RTSKickstarter Friday: Check out this Kickstarter that is aiming to make a massive RTS game.Aug 24, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• XtremeSystems and TweakTown set PCMark Vantage World Record at FMS 2012TweakTown and XtremeSystems set the PCMark Vantage World Record with help from Corsair and Areca.Aug 24, 2012 2:04 PM CDT
• PowerCooler unveils Devil 13 HD7990, only dual Tahiti in worldPowerCooler releases the first and only 7990, features two AMD Tahiti cores.Aug 24, 2012 11:31 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE breaks Core i7 3770K OC World Record at 7102MHz with upcoming Z77X-UP7And we were there to record it all on video with GIGABYTE's OC man HiCookie.Aug 24, 2012 8:01 AM CDT
• South Korean court rules that Samsung didn't violate the iPhone designSeoul court: Samsung didn't violate the iPhone design.Aug 24, 2012 3:28 AM CDT
• FMS 2012: SMART Storage Demonstrates The Optimus SSD With 1.6TBFMS 2012 - SMART Storage's Optimus SSD sports dual SAS connection, pushes 1GB/sec sequential read.Aug 24, 2012 2:15 AM CDT
• FMS 2012: Marvell Unveils New DragonFly NVRAM SolutionFMS 2012 - Marvell shows off their DragonFly NVRAM-based solution for servers.Aug 24, 2012 1:45 AM CDT
• Samsung opens their first retail 'experience' store in Sydney, AustraliaSydney, Australia now houses the country's first retail 'experience' store.Aug 23, 2012 11:31 PM CDT
• FMS 2012: HGST Unveils Worlds First 12Gb/s SAS Enterprise SSDFMS 2012 - HGST show off the world's first 12Gb/s SAS Enterprise-based SSD.Aug 23, 2012 11:14 PM CDT
• US further cracks down on piracy, this time app piracy in crosshairsFBI takes down three app piracy websites, required foreign cooperation.Aug 23, 2012 6:33 PM CDT
• Facebook intros faster iOS Facebook appFacebook updates its app for iOS, rebuilt from ground up and is twice as fast as previous version.Aug 23, 2012 4:28 PM CDT
• Microsoft updates logo as Windows 8 launch nearsMicrosoft updates its logo for the first time in 25 years, now looks like a multi-colored window.Aug 23, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Flash Memory Summit 2012: Toshiba demos new HybridDrive, races it against an SSDFMS12: Toshiba races a 5,400RPM drive, a SSD, and a hybrid drive with shocking results.Aug 23, 2012 6:03 AM CDT
• Flash Memory Summit 2012: Western Digital is hiring SSD engineersFMS12: Western Digital is hiring SSD engineers so that they can make their own mistakes.Aug 23, 2012 5:28 AM CDT
• Unity3D graphics engine gets announcement for Windows Phone 8, and Windows 8Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 to receive Unity3D-powered titles.Aug 23, 2012 5:25 AM CDT
• Apple start seeding OS X 10.8.2 builds to developersApple seeds out OS X 10.8.2 to developers for testing.Aug 23, 2012 3:23 AM CDT
• LG reportedly begin the mass production of in-cell displays for Apple's new iPhoneMass production has begun for displays on the new iPhone, over at LG.Aug 23, 2012 2:34 AM CDT
• Kim Dotcom's US extradition halted, US now has to produce all evidence to the courtThe extradition of Kim Dotcom has been halted, with US authorities now having to provide all evidenc.Aug 23, 2012 1:31 AM CDT
• The Beauty Inside, a joint-venture social film from Intel and ToshibaIntel & Toshiba's social film project gets its first episode of The Beauty Inside.Aug 22, 2012 10:33 PM CDT
• Logitech's Washable Keyboard K310 can be hand-washedLogitech redefines the meaning of an ultra-durable keyboard with their Washable Keyboard K310.Aug 22, 2012 9:33 PM CDT
• Google unveils new JavaScript browser benchmark, 'Octane'Google unveil Octane, a JavaScript benchmark suite.Aug 22, 2012 8:30 PM CDT
• Spotify to launch in Canada shortly, possibly looking at Asia and South America nextMusic streaming service, Spotify, to soon launch in Canada, could also see the service launch in Asi.Aug 22, 2012 8:05 PM CDT
• International version of Samsung's Galaxy S III to get Jelly Bean update next weekThe international Samsung Galaxy S III will receive its Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update next week.Aug 22, 2012 1:29 AM CDT
• Flash Memory Summit 2012: Virident FlashMax II Pictured - 2.2TB in a half height form-factorWe take a closer look at Virident's FlashMax II, sports 2.2TB in half height form factor.Aug 21, 2012 10:32 PM CDT
• Is the end of HTC near? Troubled phone maker has Taiwan Central Bank propose a bailoutHTC look to be in some serious trouble, Taiwan Central Bank have reportedly even proposed a bailout.Aug 21, 2012 9:56 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Intel's Haswell package options for desktop and mobileRumor: Haswell launch configurations including cores, graphics, and memory channels.Aug 21, 2012 6:07 PM CDT
• Instacube: a digital photo-frame for your Instagram picturesInstacube: a new version of the digital photo frame that shows pictures straight from Instagram.Aug 21, 2012 5:28 PM CDT
• Researchers want to turn your WiFi into an emergency network for emergency crewsResearchers suggest using WiFi routers as a back-up network for emergency situations.Aug 21, 2012 5:01 PM CDT
• CyberpowerPC announces Pro Gamer FTW desktop PC series, powered by AMD or IntelCyberpowerPC announces a new line of desktop PCs that integrate gaming and live HD broadcasting.Aug 21, 2012 4:29 PM CDT
• Nokia holds 59% of global Windows Phone market, 32% in USNokia holds 59% of the global Windows Phone market, only 32% in the United States.Aug 21, 2012 3:30 PM CDT
• Skype updates iPhone and iPad app with performance increases and Photo Sharing featureSkype updates its iPhone and iPad app with performance improvements and a new Photo Sharing feature.Aug 21, 2012 2:34 PM CDT
• FMS 2012 - 30% of flash output reduction to have little impact on consumer SSDsTweakTown spoke with Toshiba and got the low down on how the 30% reduction would affect SSD pricing.Aug 21, 2012 1:30 PM CDT
• Octane: a new JavaScript browser benchmark by GoogleGoogle releases Octane, an updated JavaScript benchmark that uses real world apps.Aug 21, 2012 12:34 PM CDT
• Toshiba increases enterprise SSD offerings with three new linesToshiba announces three new lines of enterprise drives ranging in capacity from 100GB to 1.6TB.Aug 21, 2012 11:32 AM CDT
• GIGABYTE shows off new P2542G gaming notebook and U2442 UltrabookLooking to get an Ultrabook or Gaming Notebook? Your choice just got harder because GIGABYTE announc.Aug 21, 2012 11:08 AM CDT
• Billionaire, early Facebook investor and board member, Peter Thiel, dumps a bunch of his Facebook sharesPeter Thiel, early Facebook investor and board member, sells most of his shares in the social networ.Aug 21, 2012 6:29 AM CDT
• PayPal could soon make its way to your local McDonald'sYou could soon be paying for your Big Mac with PayPal, McDonalds could be the latest to sign mobile Aug 21, 2012 5:29 AM CDT
• DNA-based storage contains 700TB into 1 gram of DNA, could we soon see DNAS' on the market?1 gram of DNA can host 700TB of storage, is your mind blown yet?Aug 21, 2012 3:28 AM CDT
• Microsoft opens the doors to Windows 8 upgrade for Windows 7 PCs, just $14.99 and available until Feb 28, 2013Bought a Windows 7 PC recently? You can register for a Windows 8 Pro upgrade for just $14.99.Aug 21, 2012 12:26 AM CDT
• Blizzard to add another 100 character levels to Diablo III, get your mouse readyBlizzard set to unleash Paragon system, another 100 character levels on top of the current 60-level Aug 20, 2012 11:26 PM CDT
• iFixit teardown the Galaxy Note 10.1, find its actually quite repairableiFixit rip apart Samsung's pen-toting Galaxy Note 10.1, find that the 10.1-inch tablet is quite serv.Aug 20, 2012 9:33 PM CDT
• IEEE wants Ethernet standard between 400Gbps and 1TbpsIEEE wants Ethernet to get an injection of speed, is pushing for new standard between 400Gbps and 1T.Aug 20, 2012 8:37 PM CDT
• Apple responds to iOS SMS flaw, suggests using iMessage insteadApple suggests using iMessage to avoid SMS vulnerability.Aug 20, 2012 5:40 PM CDT
• Judge says Google did not comply with Court's disclosure order in Oracle caseJudge presiding over Oracle v Google has said Google failed to comply with mandate, have until 8/24 Aug 20, 2012 4:30 PM CDT
• 3D-printed shoes are the latest fashion, only cost $900 a pair3D-printed shoes push the limits of fashion and technology, only cost $900.Aug 20, 2012 3:29 PM CDT
• AMD drops prices on high-end cards againAMD cuts prices on the 78XX and 7950 graphics cards so that they better compete with NVIDIA's offeri.Aug 20, 2012 1:44 PM CDT
• ASRock Z77 OC Formula Motherboard - Full Video Introduction by Nick ShihFamous Taiwanese overclocker Nick Shih tells us why you should buy his new mobo.Aug 20, 2012 10:33 AM CDT

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