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• Preview of Firefox for Windows 8 to launch next month, sports 'Modern UI', asks Metro to take a seat elsewhereMozilla preparing a preview of Firefox for Windows 8, would be released next month, offers Modern UI.Aug 20, 2012 6:33 AM CDT
• Motorola wants fisticuffs with Apple, files patent lawsuit to see the block of Apple-made products sold in the USMotorola file patent lawsuit against Apple, want to see the block of US imports of their products.Aug 20, 2012 5:27 AM CDT
• Facebook's backup named 'Sub-Zero', and would include low-power deep-storage hardwareFacebook to go 'Sub-Zero' with their latest backup plans, will use a 62,000 square-foot building in Aug 20, 2012 12:27 AM CDT
• LeakedTT: New iPhone front panel picturesLeakedTT: Front panel pictures of the new iPhone leak.Aug 19, 2012 11:31 PM CDT
• Google runs Pwnium 2, if you can hack Chrome, there are $2 million in rewards up for grabsThink you can hack Google's Chrome browser? Well, the company has announced Pwnium 2, with $2 millio.Aug 19, 2012 10:29 PM CDT
• New emulator lets you play Nintendo 64 games from your web browserJavaScript-based Nintendo 64 emulator lets you play games from within your web browser.Aug 19, 2012 9:28 PM CDT
• OnLive is on life support, employees laid off, bankruptcy paperwork has been filedOnLive files for bankruptcy, gets rid of their employees, and is scooped up by a 'mystery buyer'Aug 19, 2012 6:28 AM CDT
• RumorTT: EA is up for sale, got a spare couple of billion dollars?RumorTT: Electronic Arts is looking for a buyer, could we see a sell off of EA in the near future?Aug 19, 2012 4:51 AM CDT
• ASUS rolling out Jelly Bean update to Transformer Pad TF300Jelly Bean making its way to ASUS' Transformer Pad TF300, is going over-the-air as we speak.Aug 18, 2012 6:11 PM CDT
• The Oatmeal's campaign to raise $850,000 for a Tesla museum hits $500k in under 48 hoursThe Oatmeal is using its wide reach to help raise funds to build a Tesla museum.Aug 17, 2012 5:29 PM CDT
• Bethesda has released system requirements for Dishonored, is your PC up to snuff?Bethesda has released the specifications for the upcoming game Dishonored.Aug 17, 2012 4:34 PM CDT
• 120x faster charging for Lithium Ion batteries thanks to new researchResearchers have created a Lithium Ion battery that charges 30-120 times faster than a standard cell.Aug 17, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Windows RT tablets to cost $300-400 at launch, according to Lenovo's David SchmoockLenovo's David Schmoock says Windows RT tablets could be priced around $300-400 at launch.Aug 17, 2012 11:34 AM CDT
• ASRock unveils its first OC-oriented motherboard, the Z77 OC FormulaASRock unveils its first OC-oriented overclocking motherboard designed by Nick Shih, an OC champion.Aug 17, 2012 10:29 AM CDT
• iOS and Android are hurting Sony and Nintendo's portable gaming businessApple and Google are hurting Sony and Nintendo where it hurts, in the mobile gaming business.Aug 17, 2012 5:26 AM CDT
• Apple has filed their plans for a 500,000 square-foot Oregon datacenter Apple files plans for Oregon-based datacenter, could be 500,000 square-foot.Aug 17, 2012 4:32 AM CDT
• Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gets invaded by zombies just before launchCounter-Strike: Global Offensive gets a case of the zombies before launch.Aug 17, 2012 3:29 AM CDT
• Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, is being cyber-attackedThe world's largest oil company, Saudi Aramco, has been hit by a malware attack.Aug 17, 2012 2:29 AM CDT
• Crytek CEO: Crysis 3 will 'melt down PCs'Crysis 3 will 'melt down PCs' according to Ceytek CEO Cevat Yerli.Aug 17, 2012 1:18 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Apple's set-top box could include cloud DVR, iPad-like interface, social features, and moreRumorTT: Apple's vision of a set-top box gets some talk, could include cloud DVR, iPad-like interfac.Aug 16, 2012 11:26 PM CDT
• Disney confirms The Avengers 2 hits theaters May 1, 2015Disney is working on a sequel to The Avengers, will debut in American theaters on May 1, 2015.Aug 16, 2012 7:32 PM CDT
• New Zealand court rules FBI must release evidence against Kim DotcomNew Zealand court rules that the FBI must turn over its evidence to Kim Dotcom.Aug 16, 2012 6:29 PM CDT
• Android malware level has tripled in Q2 2012Kaspersky Labs found that Android malware tripled in Q2 2012.Aug 16, 2012 3:31 PM CDT
• Fujitsu releases military-grade Android 4.0 tablet, only costs $549Fujitsu releases a 10.1-inch military-grade tablet for only $549.Aug 16, 2012 11:31 AM CDT
• MPEG releases draft for a new video codec, H.265, would halve video bandwidthMotion Pictures Expert Group (MPEG) proposes new video codec, H.265.Aug 16, 2012 5:25 AM CDT
• Planetary Annihilation gets Kickstarter funding, is 'Total Annihilation-inspired gameplay on a planetary scale'Planetary Annihilation is announced, wants to get Kickstarted badly.Aug 16, 2012 2:26 AM CDT
• DriverTT: AMD Catalyst 12.8's are now availableDriverTT: AMD releases Catalyst 12.8 drivers, includes Windows 8 support.Aug 16, 2012 1:21 AM CDT
• Samsung plays hard ball in court, says it doesn't matter if we ripped off Apple's tech, Apple stole it in the first placeSamsung begins to play hard ball in court, says Apple stole the tech from other companies before Sam.Aug 16, 2012 12:31 AM CDT
• Amazon's upcoming next-gen Kindle Fire clears the FCCNext-gen Amazon Kindle Fire passes the FCC, shouldn't be long now.Aug 15, 2012 11:41 PM CDT
• ScaryTT: Sixth Circuit court rules law enforcement can warrantlessly track suspects via cellphoneSixth Circuit Court of Appeals rules that law enforcement can track cell phones without a warrant.Aug 15, 2012 6:32 PM CDT
• EA announces free-to-play online Command & Conquer gameEA announces a free-to-play Command and Conquer game coming in 2013 to PC.Aug 15, 2012 4:29 PM CDT
• Razer announces DeathStalker Ultimate keyboard, claims to be world's smartest keyboardRazer releases a new keyboard called the DeathStalker Ultimate, claims to be world's smartest keyboa.Aug 15, 2012 3:31 PM CDT
• Pinterest gets Android, iPad apps, finallyPinterest updates iPhone app, releases Android, iPad app.Aug 15, 2012 2:32 PM CDT
• Corsair acquires parts of Raptor GamingCorsair acquires assets from Raptor Gaming.Aug 15, 2012 1:02 PM CDT
• Sapphire 6GB 7970 Toxic cards are not cancelledSapphire 6GB 7970 Toxic GPU is not cancelled, just a rumor, production is running smoothly.Aug 15, 2012 12:31 PM CDT
• American teens prefer YouTube over iTunes, radio & CDs according to latest Nielsen surveyNielsen: American teens prefer YouTube over Apple's iTunes, radio or CDs.Aug 15, 2012 6:25 AM CDT
• Dead Space 3 released February 5, 2013 in the US, European release follows on February 8Mark your calendars, Dead Space 3 comes out in February 2013.Aug 15, 2012 4:34 AM CDT
• Thieves steal over $60,000 worth of goods from Steve Jobs' houseThieves break into the late Steve Jobs' home, steal over $60,000 worth of goods.Aug 15, 2012 2:18 AM CDT
• RetinaMacApps.com launches, tells you which apps work on the Retina MacBook ProRetina-powered MacBook Pro gets new website, RetinaMacApps.com, tells you which Mac apps are Retina-Aug 14, 2012 11:26 PM CDT
• Adobe, starting tomorrow, will disable new installs of Flash on Android-based devicesAdobe will no longer allow new installs of Flash on Android-based devices as of tomorrow.Aug 14, 2012 9:40 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Hard drive makers working on slimming 2.5" drives to 5mm thickRumor: Hard drive manufacturers working on slimmer 5mm thick hybrid 2.5-inch notebook drives.Aug 14, 2012 5:31 PM CDT
• NVIDIA calls out Intel HD4000 graphics in recent Analyst's day slideNVIDIA calls out Intel graphics, claims HD4000 can't play 40% of top 2011 games, Intel disagrees.Aug 14, 2012 4:40 PM CDT
• Outlook.com garners 10m users since launch two weeks ago, SkyDrive gets a revampOutlook.com sees 10 million users in first two weeks, SkyDrive gets revamped to be more modern.Aug 14, 2012 3:36 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Microsoft Surface with Windows RT could be priced at $199Rumor: Microsoft Surface with Windows RT to launch at $199 on October 26.Aug 14, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• AMD announces updated HD 7950 featuring higher clocks and BoostAMD updates the 7950 to have faster base clock and a turbo boost clock, similar to 7970 update.Aug 14, 2012 10:51 AM CDT
• PlayStation 3 gets native YouTube app, helps you waste even more timeYouTube releases a dedicated app for the PlayStation 3.Aug 14, 2012 10:24 AM CDT
• Google introduces new text input tool for Google Docs, allows you to type Russian, Chinese and HindiGoogle launches new text input tool, allows you to type in Russian, Chinese and Hindi in Google Docs.Aug 14, 2012 5:23 AM CDT
• WikiLeaks unveils TrapWire, a very scary surveillance system, gets taken down by DDoS attack, coincidence?WikiLeaks unveil TrapWire, a privately-owned surveillance technology, gets taken by DDoS attack.Aug 14, 2012 3:31 AM CDT
• Bizzaro world: Apple licensing iOS design patents to... MicrosoftApple are licensing iOS design patents to Microsoft.Aug 14, 2012 12:21 AM CDT
• EA, Microsoft working together to bring games to Windows Phone 8EA are working with Microsoft, will see the gaming giant release games for Windows Phone 8.Aug 13, 2012 8:26 PM CDT
• SSD RAID 0 with TRIM, a match made in heavenBeen waiting for SSD RAID 0 with TRIM? Well, the wait not be that far away.Aug 13, 2012 7:47 PM CDT
• Sprint announces Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE availability date and priceSprint announces pricing and availability of the upcoming Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE handset.Aug 13, 2012 6:33 PM CDT
• Xbox 720 'Durango' development kit sold on Ebay for $20,100An Xbox 720 'Durango' development kit shows up on Ebay, sells for $20,100.Aug 13, 2012 1:31 PM CDT
• T-Mobile-branded Samsung slider is now known as the Galaxy S Blaze Q, is slated for August 15 releaseSamsung's Galaxy S Blaze Q comes out on August 15.Aug 13, 2012 5:25 AM CDT
• Samsung unveils refreshed Series 7 Gamer notebooks, sports 3D displaySamsung shows off Radeon HD 7870M-powered Series 7 Gamer notebook, includes 3D display.Aug 13, 2012 2:37 AM CDT
• Kim Dotcom promises that Megabox will launch this yearMegaUpload founder, Kim Dotcom, promises that his new music service program, Megabox, will launch la.Aug 13, 2012 12:26 AM CDT
• Demonoid operators arrested in Mexico, Anonymous plans revenge attackDemonoid operators get arrested in Mexico, Anonymous are planning their next move in retaliation.Aug 12, 2012 11:25 PM CDT
• Surface 2 is already in development, before the original has even been releasedMicrosoft are already working on Surface's sequel: Surface 2.Aug 12, 2012 10:46 PM CDT
• uTorrent will soon include ads for your viewing pleasureAds will soon be making their way to uTorrent.Aug 12, 2012 10:15 PM CDT
• GPU-Z updated to 0.6.4, now includes support for GTX660Ti, GTX660, and othersTechPowerUp has released their latest version of the GPU identification software GPU-Z.Aug 10, 2012 6:34 PM CDT
• "The best meteor shower of the year" is this weekend--don't miss it!Get out of the house this weekend and look skyward to see "the best meteor shower of the year"Aug 10, 2012 5:33 PM CDT
• Google's search results now take into account the number of valid copyright removal notices receivedGoogle will start to consider the number of valid removal notices received for a website in its page.Aug 10, 2012 4:32 PM CDT
• Crysis 3, CryEngine 3 trailer gives us a preview of the eye-candy we can expect from Crysis 3, actual in-game footage usedCryTek has released a technical demo of Crysis 3/ CryEngine 3 that uses actual in-game footage.Aug 10, 2012 3:36 PM CDT
• Gigabyte launches USB blocker software for 7 series motherboards, disables certain types of devices from connectingGigabyte releases USB Blocker software, prevents certain types of USB devices from connecting.Aug 10, 2012 12:31 PM CDT
• XIGMATEK releases Secure III, USB 3 HDD docking station in black or whiteXIGMATEK announces the new Secure III USB HDD dock that uses USB 3 and SATA3 support.Aug 10, 2012 11:34 AM CDT
• Das Keyboard introduces new Professional Model S with media keysDas Keyboard releases an updated Professional Model S with media keys.Aug 10, 2012 10:44 AM CDT
• Sleeping Dogs to get some very nice PC-exclusive featuresSleeping Dogs will ship with perks for Team Fortress 2 players, as well as DX11 and more PC graphics.Aug 10, 2012 2:23 AM CDT
• Samsung unveils Exynos 5 Dual, the world's first Cortex A15 SoCSamsung unveils Exynos 5 Dual (5250) SoC, dual-core 1.7GHz chip.Aug 10, 2012 1:29 AM CDT
• Chinese researchers achieve quantum teleportation, send data across a lakeQuantum teleportation achievement [unlocked], Chinese researchers transport data across a lake.Aug 10, 2012 1:21 AM CDT
• RumorTT: AMD buyout rumors inflate AMD's share pricesRumorTT: Rumors of AMD getting acquired send their share prices up.Aug 10, 2012 12:29 AM CDT
• Next-gen Xbox looks to support Skype, according to a Microsoft job adMicrosoft's next-gen Xbox console will support Skype for video calls, and more.Aug 9, 2012 9:17 PM CDT
• Blizzard gets hacked, emails, answers to security questions and more gets takenBlizzard's network gets hacked, emails, and more info is stolen.Aug 9, 2012 8:32 PM CDT
• Microsoft says Xbox Live switch from MS Points to real money a "glitch"Microsoft blames a "glitch" for Avatar items showing up in real currency instead of MS Points.Aug 9, 2012 6:27 PM CDT
• Facebook trying "Mail a Postcard" feature, mail postcards with your pictures on it to friendsFacebook is trying a feature that will allow users to mail real postcards with pictures on them.Aug 9, 2012 5:37 PM CDT
• Google needs help selecting images to be in its Google Drive stock images libraryGoogle needs your input on which images to use in its stock picture library.Aug 9, 2012 3:33 PM CDT

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