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• Microsoft bans Firefox on upcoming ARM-based Windows 8, Mozilla claimsMozilla accuses Microsoft of banning Firefox on ARM-based Windows devices.May 10, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Another censorship ruling: Dutch court says Pirate Bay must be blocked or face finesDutch courts rule countries ISPs must block access to The Pirate Bay or face fines.May 10, 2012 1:32 PM CDT
• Fractal Design's new fan controller, the Adjust 108, is launched, looks awesomeFractal Design launches the new Adjust 108 fan controller, looks great, has innovative features.May 10, 2012 10:32 AM CDT
• Sony's 2012 fiscal year posts record loss as revenues fall and issues compoundSony posts record losses for fiscal year 2012, takes drastic measures to regain profitability.May 10, 2012 9:03 AM CDT
• Call of Duty Elite has 10 million users, sales of COD "aren't down, they're just different"Call of Duty Elite has 10 million users with two million of them premium subscribers.May 10, 2012 6:01 AM CDT
• Toshiba 55XS55, quad HD and no 3DToshiba set to unleash 3840x2160-capable 55XS5 TV in Japan next month.May 10, 2012 4:28 AM CDT
• RIM hires two new senior executives, wants to regain lost market shareResearch in Motion hires two new senior executives, hopes to regain lost market share from Google, A.May 10, 2012 3:21 AM CDT
• HP denies cloning the MacBook Air, isn't afraid of a lawsuitHP isn't scared of Apple, aren't scared over a lawsuit regarding the similarities between their Envy.May 10, 2012 2:29 AM CDT
• The Netherlands becomes the first country to pass net neutrality lawNet neutrality law has been passed in the Netherlands.May 10, 2012 1:18 AM CDT
• Ainol close to releasing their dual-core $190 tablet, could reach shelves this monthAinol could release their Novo 7 Aurora II tablet this month, priced at just $190.May 10, 2012 12:24 AM CDT
• Black Ops 2 could be pulled, due to Infinity Ward still holding the rights to "modern day, near future or distant future"-based COD titlesCall of Duty: Black Ops 2 is in trouble already, Activision could be in for a world of hurt.May 9, 2012 11:29 PM CDT
• TSMC issues NVIDIA a priority for 28nm manufacturing, puts AMD and Qualcomm on the backburnerTSMC give NVIDIA priority on 28nm GPU manufacturing.May 9, 2012 10:10 PM CDT
• Facebook unveil App Center for iOS, AndroidFacebook announce App Center, a portal designed for app discovery on the social networking platform.May 9, 2012 9:22 PM CDT
• Dead Space 3 will have drop-in, drop-out co-opDead Space 3 amps it up a notch, features drop-in, drop-out co-op play!May 9, 2012 8:34 PM CDT
• ICANN extends Net domain application deadlineICANN delays the deadline for applications for new top-level domains after a technical glitch.May 9, 2012 5:31 PM CDT
• HP announces new 'Sleekbooks' to undercut Intel Ultrabook pricingHP has announced a new 'Sleekbook' which will be very similar to an Ultrabook but cheaper.May 9, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Google Maps for Android receives update, gets indoor directions and Google OffersGoogle Maps for Android receives some love, gets updated to 6.7 with indoor directions and Offers in.May 9, 2012 1:32 PM CDT
• Twitter downplays hacker breach of 55,000 account which were posted onlineTwitter downplays the breach of 55,000 accounts and the credentials of said accounts posted online.May 9, 2012 12:33 PM CDT
• Sick of before-movie warnings? Two more anti-piracy propaganda warnings to be shownTwo new piracy warnings are on their way to your DVDs to warn you not to pirate something you own.May 9, 2012 11:34 AM CDT
• BioShock Infinite is postponed until next year, look for it in FebruaryIrrational Games pushes back BioShock Infinite release date to tweak and polish the game.May 9, 2012 10:29 AM CDT
• Kingston Wi-Drive now accessible via web and Android appKingston Wi-Drive receives a firmware update, is now accessible from internet browser, Android.May 9, 2012 9:02 AM CDT
• Verizon announce HomeFusion, LTE service for your homeVerizon HomeFusion Broadband, brings LTE into homes as a wired replacement.May 9, 2012 6:10 AM CDT
• Samsung begins handing out prototype Tizen devices to developersSamsung Tizen prototype devices begin filtering out to developers.May 9, 2012 4:46 AM CDT
• Carmageddon Reincarnation joins in on the Kickstarter funding bandwagonKickstarter kickstarts another game, this time it's Carmageddon Reincarnation.May 9, 2012 2:19 AM CDT
• The 'new iPad' was actually Apple's 'Plan B''Plan B' is what the third-generation iPad currently is, according to the CEO of DisplayMate Technol.May 9, 2012 1:32 AM CDT
• Micron the first to announce DDR4 DRAM module, DDR4-2400, DDR4-3200 is on its wayMicron announce DDR4 DRAM, DDR4-2400, DDR4-3200 is coming.May 9, 2012 12:16 AM CDT
• Upcoming mobile Ivy Bridge CPU pricing has been unveiledUpcoming Ivy Bridge mobile CPUs have been priced.May 8, 2012 10:16 PM CDT
• Faster Wi-Fi is on its way, 802.11-2012 promises 600Mbps, 3.65-3.7GHz, mesh networking802.11-2012 Wi-Fi network could provide 600Mbps, 3.65-3.7GHz, mesh networking.May 8, 2012 9:21 PM CDT
• Blizzard prep StarCraft II expansion, 'Heart of the Swarm'StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm, the first expansion.May 8, 2012 8:28 PM CDT
• Google is set to test its self-driving cars in Nevada after receiving nation's first licenseNevada approves a license for Google to begin road-testing its self-driving cars.May 8, 2012 6:31 PM CDT
• The Pirate Bay warns against copies of its site which charge for accessThe Pirate Bay warns against proxy sites that are copying its indexes and charging for access.May 8, 2012 5:35 PM CDT
• EA believes consoles still have potential, promises $80 million in investment for next-gen console game developmentEA promises an $80 million investment in next-gen console games.May 8, 2012 4:34 PM CDT
• Two Romanian fortune-tellers allegedly con clients by using GoogleTwo Romanian fortune-tellers have been accused of using terrestrial methods to foretell futures.May 8, 2012 3:30 PM CDT
• Principal accused of Facebook spying resignsA Missouri principal has resigned after being accused of creating a fake Facebook profile and adding.May 8, 2012 1:32 PM CDT
• Unreal Engine 4 destined for unannounced machines Epic's Tim Sweeney saysEpic is working on Unreal Engine 4 to run on yet unannounced machines.May 8, 2012 12:31 PM CDT
• White and cyan Nokia Lumia 900 models are now available from AT&TWhite and cyan Nokia Lumia 900 models are in stock at AT&T's online store.May 8, 2012 10:30 AM CDT
• Facebook users browse the site longer on their smartphone than a computerA new study shows that more time was spent on Facebook using a cell phone than a computer.May 8, 2012 9:02 AM CDT
• EA promise "big social title" this year, is investing $80 million in fourth-generation console gamesEA promising "big social title" later this year, as well as investing $80 million into next-gen cons.May 8, 2012 4:28 AM CDT
• The Avengers smashes all-time domestic box office opening weekend recordThe Avengers has an amazing opening, $200.3 million domestically, $650 million internationally in ju.May 8, 2012 1:24 AM CDT
• RumorTT: AMD to release Radeon HD 7970 "GHz Edition" to combat the GEFORCE GTX 680/690 GPUsRumorTT: AMD ready to reveal "GHz Edition" of their Radeon HD 7970 GPU.May 8, 2012 12:52 AM CDT
• LeakedTT: Nintendo Wii U launch title listLeakedTT: Nintendo Wii U launch titles, 25 games and 2 consoles are set to arrive at launch.May 8, 2012 12:14 AM CDT
• Star Wars: The Old Republic has lost close to 25% of its subscribers in two monthsStar Wars: The Old Republic has lost nearly 400,000 subscribers since March.May 7, 2012 11:15 PM CDT
• Lenovo investing big in China, plans $800 million for new products plant in ChinaLenovo are investing $800 million into a new mobile products plant in Wuhan, China.May 7, 2012 8:43 PM CDT
• Al Franken believes Comcast is breaking net neutrality rules, sends letter to FCCAl Franken believes that Comcast is breaking the Net neutrality rules that it had to sign.May 7, 2012 5:31 PM CDT
• RumorTT: MacBook Pro to lose optical drive in favor of bigger battery, boot SSD, storage HDDRumor: MacBook Pro to lose optical drive, gain larger battery, boot SSD.May 7, 2012 4:28 PM CDT
• Jury finds Google infringed on Oracle IP in partial verdict, Google moves for mistrialOracle Vs. Google jury finds a partial verdict in favor of Oracle.May 7, 2012 3:36 PM CDT
• New type of malware, "ransomware," locks up computers unless ransom is paidA new strain of malware locks your computer and demands payment for illegal music downloads.May 7, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Android reclaims 61% of all US smartphone purchasesAndroid sales have increased back to 61% of total smartphone sales.May 7, 2012 1:30 PM CDT
• Ematic announces the release of the eGlide XL Pro 2 Android tabletEmatic launches the eGlide XL Pro 2, a 10" Android tablet with value pricing.May 7, 2012 11:28 AM CDT
• Another Mac security issue exposes Lion login passwords in plaintextApple security flaw exposes user login passwords in plaintext.May 7, 2012 10:29 AM CDT
• Apple's latest patent grab looks like they might move to haptic feedback, reshapes your touchscreenFuture Apple devices could sport haptic feedback.May 7, 2012 3:23 AM CDT
• Looks like GALAXY is working on a single-slot GEFORCE GTX 670GEFORCE GTX 670 coming in a single-slot version thanks to GALAXY.May 7, 2012 12:23 AM CDT
• KingMax 1TB SSD hits retail shelves of JapanKingMax 1TB SSD 'KM01TBSMI25' hits Japan's retailer shelves.May 6, 2012 11:25 PM CDT
• Max Payne: Valhalla - a fan film of pure qualityMax Payne has a new fan film in Max Payne: Valhalla.May 6, 2012 9:21 PM CDT
• Verizon looks to bring 'text-to-911' capabilities to its networkVerizon has selected a vendor to help implement a "text-to-911" option on its network.May 4, 2012 5:28 PM CDT
• The legal system works: Judge rules IP addresses are not enough to incriminate piratesJudge rules that IP alone is not enough to incriminate a pirate.May 4, 2012 4:33 PM CDT
• First Elder Scrolls Online trailer has been releasedBethesda has released a trailer for the upcoming Elder Scrolls Online MMO.May 4, 2012 2:28 PM CDT
• Leaked NVIDIA GTX 670 pictures and benchmarks surface, requires two 6-pin for powerPictures and benchmarks of the upcoming GTX 670 have leaked from Asia.May 4, 2012 1:31 PM CDT
• Android lost money every quarter in 2010, $97.7m revenue in Q1Android had a "big loss for the year" in 2010 court excerpts from yesterday show.May 4, 2012 11:31 AM CDT
• Apple iPad 2 recieves updated 32nm SoC, improves battery lifeApple shrinks the SoC to 32nm in the old iPad 2, better battery life ensues.May 4, 2012 10:29 AM CDT
• Why we didn't have an NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 690 launch review at TweakTownNVIDIA dislike us, but should consumers be concerned? We think so.May 4, 2012 7:18 AM CDT
• TSMC announces a 28nm ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core processor that can run at over 3GHzGet ready for a 28nm ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core processor that can hit speeds of 3GHz, or more.May 4, 2012 5:26 AM CDT
• Activision are promising "disruptive innovation" for COD: Black Ops 2COD: Black Ops 2 to introduce "disruptive innovation", is pushing the boundaries "technologically, g.May 4, 2012 4:21 AM CDT
• Windows 8 will not include Windows Media Center, if you want it, you'll have to pay for itWindows Media Center will not be available with Windows 8, will be a purchasable add-on.May 4, 2012 2:50 AM CDT
• PC gaming hardware market is going well, predicted to generate $23.6 billion in sales by the end of this yearPC gaming hardware market doing surprisingly well, predicted to have total sales of over $23 billion.May 4, 2012 2:01 AM CDT
• The Expendables 2 debut trailer, Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Willis, Norris, and more in the same movie The Expendables 2 debut trailer, more 90s action movie stars than you can poke a stick at.May 4, 2012 1:24 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Next iPhone to be thinner, taller, sport 4-inch screen as well as a new dock connectorRumorTT: Claims of a thinner, taller next-gen iPhone which will have a 4-inch screen and new dock co.May 4, 2012 12:58 AM CDT
• The Elder Scrolls Online MMO has been announced, hits PC and Mac in 2013Elder Scrolls fans unite! The Elder Scrolls Online has been announced, drops in 2013.May 3, 2012 10:24 PM CDT
• DICE committed on giving "12-18 months of value" for Battlefield 3DICE: "We are focusing on giving you 12-18 months of value for Battlefield 3 and the expansion packs.May 3, 2012 8:21 PM CDT
• False Alarm: EA is not disabling Rock Band app on iOS, blames message on errorEA is not shutting down access to the iOS app Rock Band, message yesterday was in error.May 3, 2012 6:37 PM CDT
• K|ngp|n achieves 1442MHz with EVGA GTX 680 on airK|ngp|n manages 1442MHz on a GTX 680 using only air cooling.May 3, 2012 5:04 PM CDT
• Samsung introduces the Galaxy SIII Android smartphoneSamsung officially announces the new Galaxy S III, has some super cool new features.May 3, 2012 3:00 PM CDT
• Arctic Cooling has built the first integrated liquid and air graphics card coolerArctic Cooling is producing a new graphics cooler which combines liquid and air cooling.May 3, 2012 2:01 PM CDT
• CyberpowerPC high-end desktops will now feature GTX 690sCyberpower plants a GTX 690s at the heart of several of its desktop systems.May 3, 2012 1:02 PM CDT
• Google wants to change the internet, proposes SPDY as opposed to HTTPGoogle wants to replace HTTP with SPDY as load times are around 23% faster.May 3, 2012 12:27 PM CDT

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