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• Knight's Corner gets a product name, will be for sale as Xeon PhiIntel has attached a brand name to the failed Larrabee turned Knight's Corner project.Jun 18, 2012 4:32 PM CDT
• Intel acquiring 1,700 Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE patents from InterDigital for $375 millionIntel to acquire 1,700 patents relating to Wi-Fi, 3G, and LTE from InterDigital for $375 million.Jun 18, 2012 2:27 PM CDT
• Apple is set to become most profitable public company everApple to become the most profitable company ever among publicly traded companies.Jun 18, 2012 1:27 PM CDT
• Verizon updates FiOS to FiOS Quantum, increases prices and speedsVerizon updates FiOS to FiOS Quantum, increases speeds and increases prices.Jun 18, 2012 12:33 PM CDT
• ASUS Nexus 7 shows up online in the form of a cameraTwo pictures have shown up online that claim to be from an ASUS Nexus 7.Jun 18, 2012 10:32 AM CDT
• Google sees 'alarming' level of government censorshipGoogle sees an "alarming" level of government censorship in past six months.Jun 18, 2012 9:05 AM CDT
• Facebook CTO leaves, heads for unnamed startupBret Taylor, Facebook CTO, plans to pack bags and leave - heads for unnamed startup.Jun 18, 2012 1:31 AM CDT
• Linus Torvalds calls NVIDIA 'the worst company ever', also says "NVIDIA: F*** YOU!!"The creator of the Linux kernel, Linus Torvalds says "NVIDIA: F*** YOU!!"Jun 17, 2012 11:28 PM CDT
• Xbox 720 document leak points to $299 console, 2013 launch, 6x performance increase and much moreDocument leak shows off some Xbox 720 information, 6x more power, 10-year lifecycle.Jun 17, 2012 12:19 AM CDT
• Toshiba unleashes a 13" tablet on the worldToshiba unleashes a 13" tablet on the world, doesn't appear to get it right.Jun 15, 2012 4:31 PM CDT
• Dropbox says goodbye to public folders, directs users to quick-link featureDropbox updates the mobile and Web version of its software. Goodbye public folders.Jun 15, 2012 2:32 PM CDT
• MegaUpload saga: FBI ordered to copy all 150TB of Dotcom DataFBI ordered to copy 150TB of Dotcom data in 21 days.Jun 15, 2012 1:29 PM CDT
• Retina MacBook Pro is the 'least repairable laptop'iFixIt teardown allows them to call it the least repairable laptop.Jun 15, 2012 10:32 AM CDT
• Five overclocking records managed at Computex using GSKILL memoryGKSILL's overclockers at Computex 2012 manage to break 5 world records.Jun 15, 2012 9:07 AM CDT
• RumorTT: 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro Retina Display-powered model to hit in OctoberRumorTT: Apple to release 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display in October.Jun 15, 2012 1:24 AM CDT
• Upcoming dual-GPU AMD card picturedAMD shows off a dual-GPU card to be released later this year.Jun 14, 2012 6:37 PM CDT
• AMD details new mobile, server roadmapsAMD allows a glimpse of upcoming mobile APUs and server chips at the Fusion Summit.Jun 14, 2012 4:29 PM CDT
• Samsung denies they are working on a 'Samsung Facebook', calls it a groundless rumorSamsung denies working on a Facebook competitor, calls the rumor groundless.Jun 14, 2012 3:36 PM CDT
• Western Digital introduces My Net home networking gearWestern Digital enters the home networking market with a new line called My Net.Jun 14, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Drox Operative, a new starship action RPG, is available for pre-order, get access to beta, other perksDrox Operative is now available for pre-order, get perks such as beta access when purchased.Jun 14, 2012 11:27 AM CDT
• Online retailer charges tax for using Internet Explorer 7Online retailer Ruslan Kogan is charging an Internet Explorer 7 tax to users of IE7.Jun 14, 2012 9:02 AM CDT
• Enhanced version of 'My Xbox LIVE' app arrives on iOS, AndroidLatest 'My Xbox LIVE' app for iOS and Android has been released.Jun 13, 2012 10:45 PM CDT
• Vodafone creates Booster Brolly, a solar-charging, signal-boosting umbrellaVodafone, uh, creates signal-boosting, solar-charging... umbrella, for your smart device.Jun 13, 2012 9:51 PM CDT
• Reddit bans multiple domains in an effort to curb spamReddit has banned links to several major sites from being posted on its site.Jun 13, 2012 7:05 PM CDT
• Max Payne 3 multiplayer cheaters punished in an interesting wayRockstar is punishing cheaters in Max Payne 3 in an interesting and unique way.Jun 13, 2012 5:31 PM CDT
• Samsung is working on a Facebook-like social network codenamed 'Samsung Facebook'Samsung is working on a Facebook competitor which should launch early next year.Jun 13, 2012 3:31 PM CDT
• Skype by the numbers: sessions average 13 minutes, 54% of users are femaleMicrosoft releases statistics about Skype users ahead of a new advertising product.Jun 13, 2012 2:32 PM CDT
• ICANN releases list of applicants for TLDs and which TLDs were applied forICANN has released the list of TLD applicants and what TLDs they applied for.Jun 13, 2012 12:25 PM CDT
• AMD launches its first professional FirePro card based on the 28nm Graphics Core NextAMD releases its first professional GPU based upon the Graphics Core Next architecture.Jun 13, 2012 11:29 AM CDT
• AMD licenses ARM technology, comes as no surpriseAMD finally licenses ARM technology, though not in the way expected by many.Jun 13, 2012 10:22 AM CDT
• Unreal Engine 4 demo released, check it out for yourselfEpic releases a video demo of Unreal Engine 4.Jun 12, 2012 5:21 PM CDT
• Analysts expect Windows Phone market share to pass that of the iPhoneWindows Phone market share to increase beyond iPhone by the year 2016.Jun 12, 2012 4:31 PM CDT
• LulzSec hacks again, claims responsibility for leaking 10,000 Twitter accounts on PastebinLulzSec Reborn hacks 10,000 Twitter accounts through 3rd party service, leaks on Pastebin.Jun 12, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• EU watchdog issues warning over smart meter privacy riskEU watchdog group warns of privacy concerns over smart meter data.Jun 12, 2012 12:28 PM CDT
• Intel changes its mind: Intel 520 Series SSD does not have AES 256-bit EncryptionIntel has downgraded the AES spec of the 520 Series SSD after finding it only supports 128-bit.Jun 11, 2012 5:43 PM CDT
• AMD beta drivers show 16 new device IDs, 3 new codenames, could it be the 8000 series?AMD's beta drivers contain 16 previously unseen device IDs and 3 new codenames.Jun 11, 2012 4:11 PM CDT
• iOS 6 officially announcedApple officially announces iOS 6.Jun 11, 2012 1:47 PM CDT
• Crytek to change focus to big budget free-to-play gamesCrytek will be focusing on free-to-play online games with big budgets.Jun 11, 2012 11:34 AM CDT
• Intel says Android not properly prepared for multiple coresIntel believes that Android isn't properly prepared for multiple cores, needs optimization.Jun 11, 2012 10:28 AM CDT
• Upcoming animated film gets powered by Valve's Source engineValve's Source engine powers 'Deep', an upcoming animated feature fulm.Jun 11, 2012 1:28 AM CDT
• Hawken to receive MEK-FU controller, requires three hands and a university degree to useMEK-FU, the insanely awesome controller that compliments the free-to-play mech game Hawken.Jun 10, 2012 11:31 PM CDT
• Google co-founders to face US antitrust regulators for questioningLarry Page, Sergey Brin, co-founders of Google to face antitrust regulators for questioning.Jun 10, 2012 10:18 PM CDT
• E3 Best of Show awardsAwards for the best of show for E3 2012.Jun 9, 2012 3:14 PM CDT
• Clevo stand featured oh-so-many products, some were quite heavyClevo's notebook stand at Computex was impressive.Jun 9, 2012 6:01 AM CDT
• E3 wrap up: a slower year for gamingThe major events of E3 in a single, easy to read summary post.Jun 8, 2012 4:42 PM CDT
• Kingston shows 64GB of RAM is needed, possibly moreKingston demos 64GB of RAM and announces the shipping of new HyperX for Ivy Bridge.Jun 8, 2012 3:24 PM CDT
• Entropic Communications demos MoCA, allows network connectivity over coaxEntropic demoed MoCA, a technology which allows network connectivity over coaxial cable.Jun 8, 2012 2:39 PM CDT
• NVIDIA GRID: "It's a game changer"NVIDIA's GRID technology is a thing of beauty, truly is a "game changer"Jun 8, 2012 1:40 PM CDT
• WeMade's E3 line-up shows off 6 games, impresses someWeMade's lineup features 8 games, 6 playable. Games impress some.Jun 8, 2012 12:49 PM CDT
• Intel powered Lenovo K800 smartphone shows NFC and performance aplentyWe got a chance to see what an Intel powered smartphone is capable of doing.Jun 8, 2012 8:18 AM CDT
• World Exclusive: Biwin NuvoDrive NX SSD (NovaChips Bugatti controller) First TestsFirst look at the performance of the NovaChips upcoming Bugatti controller.Jun 8, 2012 8:07 AM CDT
• World Exclusive: SandForce SSD benchmarks with IMFT 20nm ONFi2 FlashAnd now you get an exclusive look at IMFT 20nm flash performance.Jun 8, 2012 7:59 AM CDT
• World Exclusive: SandForce SSD benchmarks with Toshiba 19nm Toggle Mode FlashYour very first time to see an SSD running Toshiba 19nm flash.Jun 8, 2012 7:16 AM CDT
• We feel a good aura off the new ECS G24 Aura AIO at ComputexECS give us a quick rundown on the new G24 Aura All-in-One PC.Jun 8, 2012 6:21 AM CDT
• Touch of gold comes to ECS GEFORCE GTX 680 Black video cardWe get a sneak peek at the ECS GTX 680 Black Edition which we hope to see soon.Jun 8, 2012 6:18 AM CDT
• Chinese motherboard maker Wibtek enters retail gaming market with Hacker Z75 moboDo they have a chance in such a dominated market? Time will only tell.Jun 7, 2012 10:47 AM CDT
• Antec shows early version of the P280S, has curves as sexy as your hottest neighborWork in progress P280S looks the goods at Computex.Jun 7, 2012 10:36 AM CDT
• Antec Reverse prototype case will sit any way you want it and supports HPTXAntec says you should be able to put it in any position you want, so to speak.Jun 7, 2012 9:55 AM CDT
• InWin continues creative trend with H-Frame open air concept case at ComputexA company that is not afraid to buck the trend and do something very unique.Jun 7, 2012 9:45 AM CDT
• Intel very proud of Acer Iconia W700, shows what a Windows 8 tablet should be likeJust think a totally smooth and fluid tablet experience.Jun 7, 2012 9:23 AM CDT
• Thermaltake's Computex gear is pimp, lots of awesome stuff on showThermaltake's Computex show floor is a beast, Level 10.Jun 7, 2012 5:22 AM CDT
• We check out the NVIDIA stand at Computex, and survived to tell the taleWe take a browse through the NVIDIA stand at Computex, some very cool stuff on display.Jun 7, 2012 4:27 AM CDT
• Antec unveils white-colored P280 case, as well as a sweet concept caseAntec's white P280 on show here at Computex.Jun 7, 2012 3:00 AM CDT
• A tour of the GeIL stand, memory, gaming gear, and moreGeIL shows off a bunch of memory, storage, gaming products and more at Computex 2012.Jun 7, 2012 2:30 AM CDT
• MSI's EyeFinity-capable GX60, GTX 670M-powered GT60 stand in front of the camera for usMSI's notebooks get a look over in Computex, EyeFinity-capable GT60 included.Jun 7, 2012 1:51 AM CDT
• E3 Day 2 in brief: Babes, games, and stay the courseE3 Day 2 in brief: booth babes, games, and stay the course.Jun 7, 2012 1:08 AM CDT
• ViewSonic stand at Computex has 4K screen on display, touch-screens on display and moreViewSonic's stand at Computex was showing off touch-screen displays, as well as a 4K monitor.Jun 7, 2012 12:28 AM CDT
• A peek at the AverMedia booth AverMedia's booth at Computex shows off their Game Capture HD device, Live Gamer PCI-e based device.Jun 6, 2012 11:18 PM CDT
• Razer Taipan, an ambidextrous gaming mouseRazer displays there new Taipan mouse at E3 2012.Jun 6, 2012 11:12 PM CDT
• Best and worst of E3: Day 2Awards for the best and worst of E3:Day 2 based solely on my opinion.Jun 6, 2012 10:39 PM CDT
• ViviTouch: a new vibration technology that improves the feel of games and audioViviTouch demonstrates HD vibration which features directional vibrations.Jun 6, 2012 9:58 PM CDT
• Nintendo WiiU hands on!I go hands on with Nintendo's new WiiU.Jun 6, 2012 1:42 PM CDT
• A tease from the SAPPHIRE room at ComputexSAPPHIRE have some ultra-cool stuff being shown off here in Taipei.Jun 6, 2012 9:58 AM CDT
• Corsair shows off new stuff in Computex 2012Our guest blogger Roshan hits up the Corsair room at the Grand Hyatt here in Taipei.Jun 6, 2012 7:47 AM CDT
• Short interview with Nick Shih about his new ASRock Z77 OC Formula motherboardAlready broken a few world records in the first two days of Computex.Jun 6, 2012 7:23 AM CDT

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