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• Draw Something gets updated, adds new features like chat, and sharing to Facebook, TwitterSocial drawing game Draw Something gets updated, sports new features.Apr 18, 2012 7:53 PM CDT
• eBay has exceptional first quarter, income & sales upeBay posts strong first quarter numbers. Its stock is up 3.5% in after-hours trading.Apr 18, 2012 6:27 PM CDT
• The Pirate Bay uses its wide reach for good: Promotes independent artistsThe Pirate Bay helps independent artists share their free creations with the masses.Apr 18, 2012 5:33 PM CDT
• New Asus Transformer 300 tablet listed for pre-order on AmazonAsus's Transformer gets a new family member in the way of the TF300.Apr 18, 2012 4:36 PM CDT
• Scientists make breakthrough that could double human lifespanScientists have doubled the lifespan of lab rats and hypothesize that it could transfer to humans.Apr 18, 2012 3:33 PM CDT
• Intel Core i7 3770K overclocked to a whopping 6.616 GHzChinese overclocker takes an Ivy Bridge 3770K to 6.616Ghz on liquid nitrogen.Apr 18, 2012 1:24 PM CDT
• Windows Phone marketing GM out after 5 monthsMicrosoft's General Manager of Windows Phone Product Marketing leaves after just 5 months.Apr 18, 2012 12:34 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Ivy Bridge top parts come with 95W TDP, worse overclocking than Sandy BridgeRumor: Ivy Bridge is launching with 95W TDP, higher than previously expected 77W.Apr 18, 2012 9:05 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Samsung could skip GALAXY S III name for 'next GALAXY' deviceRumorTT: Samsung could pull an Apple, and make the new GALAXY phone like the iPhone 4 to 4S upgrade.Apr 18, 2012 3:26 AM CDT
• Microsoft veteran says that ALL Windows Phone 7 devices would get an upgrade to 8Windows Phone 7 devices could all get upgraded to Windows Phone 8/Apollo.Apr 18, 2012 2:24 AM CDT
• Dishonored gets its debut trailer, looks very impressiveDishonored, a new game from Arkane Studios and Bethesda.Apr 18, 2012 2:08 AM CDT
• Alienware M18X R2 specs have been leakedDell's upcoming Alienware M18X R2 gets full leaked spec sheet.Apr 18, 2012 1:26 AM CDT
• The scent of a brand new Apple MacBook Pro, in sprayable formMelbourne-based artists team up with Air Aroma to make fragrance that smells like a brand new Apple Apr 17, 2012 8:56 PM CDT
• Twitter proposes new patent pledge, use patents for defense onlyTwitter announces a new pledge that promises not to use patents in an offensive lawsuit.Apr 17, 2012 5:36 PM CDT
• Apple being sued in a class action lawsuit over in-app purchasesApple finds itself embroiled in another lawsuit, this time over claims of unfair profits from in-app.Apr 17, 2012 4:25 PM CDT
• Microsoft to offer free Xbox Live media apps for five daysMicrosoft will offer Xbox Live Gold for free for five days to hook more people.Apr 17, 2012 3:11 PM CDT
• Gmail users experience outage this morning, everything should be fixed nowGoogle Gmail experiences an outage along with other Google apps this morning.Apr 17, 2012 2:02 PM CDT
• Google in hot water over privacy, may face fines for bypassing Safari settingsGoogle may face more fines for circumventing Safari privacy settings.Apr 17, 2012 11:28 AM CDT
• Google rolls out a new design for its campus bikeGoogle updates the design of its GBikes.Apr 17, 2012 10:21 AM CDT
• Hulu Plus subscriber base growing, hits 2 million subscribersHulu adds 500,000 subscribers in 4 months, growth rate is increasing.Apr 17, 2012 8:58 AM CDT
• Google's Street View arrives in Israel on April 22Google to launch Street View in Israel next week, April 22 to be precise.Apr 17, 2012 7:35 AM CDT
• AMD drops pricing on their HD 7000 series, also offers Three for Free for HD 79xx cards - three free games!AMD Radeon HD 7000 series enjoys price drops, HD 79xx cards now get three free games.Apr 17, 2012 6:25 AM CDT
• RumorTT: Apple are working on a "revolutionary" new device that will be unveiled in the next 8 monthsRumorTT: "Revolutionary" new Apple product to be released in 8 months, Apple are working with acclai.Apr 17, 2012 5:16 AM CDT
• Valve's hardware project is... wearable computingValve are hiring engineers not for Steam Box, but for wearable computing.Apr 17, 2012 3:27 AM CDT
• Samsung shows off Ice Cream Sandwich update for GALAXY NoteICS update for Samsung GALAXY Note provides many more features, including PDF importing, exporting.Apr 17, 2012 1:26 AM CDT
• Google Drive starts its engine, launches next week for Mac, Windows, Android and iOS and offers 5GB storage for freeGoogle Drive is coming, includes 5GB of free storage.Apr 17, 2012 1:24 AM CDT
• Meizu MX Quad-core launches in June, sports Android 4.0 and arrives in both 32GB and 64GB variantsMeizu MX Quad-core is nearly upon us, is powered by Cortex-A9-based 32nm HKMG quad-core Samsung Exyn.Apr 17, 2012 12:29 AM CDT
• Telstra and MOG team up, will soon offer Australians unlimited, on-demand access to more than 15 million songsTelstra and MOG set to offer a new way for Australians to listen to music.Apr 16, 2012 10:14 PM CDT
• Microsoft announce three Windows 8 EditionsMicrosoft announce Windows 8 Editions, will come in three versions: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Win.Apr 16, 2012 8:15 PM CDT
• RumorTT: EA preparing to layoff 500-1100 employeesRumor: EA denies that it is preparing to layoff between 500 and 1100 employees.Apr 16, 2012 6:02 PM CDT
• Crysis 3 is officially announced, coming Spring 2013Crysis 3 to be released next spring. Set in an urban jungle, it features new weapons.Apr 16, 2012 3:29 PM CDT
• A new Mac OSX Trojan exploits Word, not JavaA new Mac Trojan has shown up in the wild. Update MS Office software to be safe.Apr 16, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• Western Digital releases new VelociRaptor hard drive, a 1TB, 10,000RPM monsterWestern Digital releases new VelociRaptor HDDs which are available today.Apr 16, 2012 1:29 PM CDT
• Intel announces Intel solid-state drive 330 series for people on a budgetIntel releases the 330 line of solid-state drives which blend performance, quality, and value.Apr 16, 2012 1:17 PM CDT
• Pottermore Web site opens for allPottormore Harry Potter fansite opens for all, sort of.Apr 16, 2012 12:27 PM CDT
• Google and AOL to sell upfronts like TV stations doYouTube and AOL plan to sell upfronts in a similar manner to network television.Apr 16, 2012 10:34 AM CDT
• Palit shows off GEFORCE GTX 680 JetStream, oh by the way, it sports 4GB of RAMPalit's GEFORCE GTX 680 JetStream 4GB gets snapped on camera, turns around to show off its 4GB behin.Apr 16, 2012 6:25 AM CDT
• US military wants to give soldiers dual-focus cameras, probably won't call them T-101'sUS military stepping it up, working on dual-focus contacts to improve soldiers vision.Apr 16, 2012 4:29 AM CDT
• Autodesk Smoke 2013 for Mac is coming, costs just $3,495Autodesk unveils their latest Smoke 2013 for Mac, arrives later in the fall.Apr 15, 2012 11:32 PM CDT
• Intel's Windows 8 tablet now has a public checklistDetails on Intel's Windows 8-based tablets surface, will be under 9mm thick.Apr 15, 2012 10:27 PM CDT
• Industry sources say Ivy Bridge will launch Monday, April 23Intel is said to launch the new Ivy Bridge processors Monday, April 23, 2012.Apr 13, 2012 5:27 PM CDT
• A massive 38% of kids on Facebook are under 13 according to a studyA new study shows that 38% of children on Facebook are below 13 years of age.Apr 13, 2012 4:36 PM CDT
• Intel cuts desktop Ivy Bridge pricing before it is even launchedIntel lowers channel pricing on its upcoming dekstop Ivy Bridge CPUs.Apr 13, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Google could get rid of their Motorola hardware divisionRumorTT: Google's acquisition of Motorola begins to smell bad, they are considering the sale of Moto.Apr 13, 2012 4:24 AM CDT
• Tribes Ascend launches today, is still free-to-playFree-to-play Tribes Ascend launches today!Apr 13, 2012 3:22 AM CDT
• Sony SmartWatch - a $149 watch that acts as a secondary display for your Android-based deviceSony releases their $149 SmartWatch in the US.Apr 13, 2012 1:27 AM CDT
• Google announce stock split, lets co-founders maintain controlGoogle announces unusual stock split, is said to preserve its corporate governance Apr 12, 2012 11:23 PM CDT
• "One Sony", a new strategy for Sony from newly-appointed CEO Kaz HiraiSony is moving in a new direction, hopes its new initiative "One Sony" will revitalize business.Apr 12, 2012 10:24 PM CDT
• RumorTT: AMD preps price cuts across its HD7000 seriesAMD is preparing price cuts on the HD 7000 series of GPUs.Apr 12, 2012 3:34 PM CDT
• Tumblr is against display ads, CEO says it's 'complete last resort'Tumblr looks to alternatives for revenue to remain ad free.Apr 12, 2012 12:30 PM CDT
• US Government objects to Megaupload hiring top law firmUS Government objects to Megaupload's choice of legal team.Apr 12, 2012 11:32 AM CDT
• 3 Change UK Unlocking Policy, now charging fee and making you waitUK's 3 will now charge for unlocking and charge a fee.Apr 12, 2012 10:32 AM CDT
• Resident Evil 6 will arrive in a $1000-plus Premium EditionOver $1000 for Resident Evil 6's Premium Edition, comes with a bunch of kit, though.Apr 12, 2012 4:31 AM CDT
• Intel confirms 75 new Ultrabook designs are on their wayIntel: 75 new Ultrabook designs will be made available throughout the year.Apr 12, 2012 1:28 AM CDT
• HP slides Ivy Bridge CPU into EliteBook 8470p business notebookIntel Ivy Bridge finds itself in HP's EliteBook 8470p notebook, the successor to the EliteBook 8460p.Apr 12, 2012 12:26 AM CDT
• WD uses magical shrinking ray, starts shipping 7mm HDD for UltrabooksWD begins shipping 7mm HDDs for Ultrabooks, promises not to use shrink ray for world domination.Apr 11, 2012 10:30 PM CDT
• Flashback Removal Tool hits the web, find out of your Mac is infectedF-Secure releases F-Secure Flashback Removal Tool, find out if your Mac is infected, and if so, fix Apr 11, 2012 9:09 PM CDT
• EA screws up, leaks first look at Crysis 3 through Origin download serviceCrysis 3 artwork was briefly posted on EA's Origin before being quickly removed.Apr 11, 2012 6:47 PM CDT
• Nicholas Merrill's Non-profit ISP start up promises fully encrypted, private InternetNicholas Merrill is creating a new non-profit ISP in which all data is encrypted and private.Apr 11, 2012 5:36 PM CDT
• RumorTT: Xbox 720 to feature a 16-core CPU and HD7000 class graphicsRumor: Xbox720/Next could feature a 16-core Power PC CPU in addition to HD7000 class graphics.Apr 11, 2012 3:29 PM CDT
• FCC and wireless carriers prepare to blacklist stolen phonesThe FCC and all the major carriers in the US have agreed to create a central database of stolen cell.Apr 11, 2012 2:33 PM CDT
• OnLive Desktop, that popular app that gives you a VDI has changed over to Windows Server 2008OnLive Desktop switches to Windows Server 2008 in an attempt to meet licensing requirements.Apr 11, 2012 12:25 PM CDT
• Capcom announces development on Lost Planet 3Capcom announces that development is coming along on Lost Planet 3, a prequel to the other 2.Apr 11, 2012 9:02 AM CDT
• BREAKING: Multiple 8-magnitude earthquakes shake Sumatra, IndonesiaBREAKING: Multiple 8-magnitude earthquakes shake Indonesia, felt in India.Apr 11, 2012 6:18 AM CDT
• MOSAID develops World's first 512Gb 16-die NAND flash stackMOSAID steps the game up, provides the World's first 512Gb 16-Die NAND Flash Stack.Apr 11, 2012 4:13 AM CDT
• RumorTT: New MacBook Pro 2012 models could be out quicker than we thinkRumorTT: 2012 Edition MacBook Pros sporting Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs could be here shortly.Apr 11, 2012 3:23 AM CDT
• Rockstar makes Max Payne 3's achievement/trophy list publicAchievement/trophy list for Max Payne 3 has been made available by Rockstar Apr 11, 2012 2:31 AM CDT
• Apple's new iPad is already representing 10-percent of all iPadsThe new iPad is a force to be reckoned with, makes up 10-percent of all iPads already.Apr 11, 2012 12:32 AM CDT
• Intel announces 7-inch tablet for education market, can run either Windows 7 or Google Android OSIntel announces reference design for 7-inch tablet destined for the education market, can run either.Apr 10, 2012 9:31 PM CDT
• Google's Chrome OS begins to take shape, looks more like Windows than a browserGoogle's Chrome OS has major redesign of UI, looks more like Windows now.Apr 10, 2012 8:12 PM CDT
• New 802.11ac WiFi standard is due out later this year or early 2013A new WiFi spec, 802.11ac, is due out later this year or by early 2013.Apr 10, 2012 3:34 PM CDT
• Best Buy CEO resigns: Struggling retailer begins searching for a saviorBest Buy's CEO has resigned from the company.Apr 10, 2012 2:24 PM CDT
• RumorTT: More info leaks on Nvidia's dual-GPU GTX 690Rumor: Nvidia is preparing the GTX 690 dual-GPU card to release after AMD's HD 7990.Apr 10, 2012 1:22 PM CDT
• SpaceX considering a new 'Commercial Cape Canaveral' in TexasSpaceX would like to build a "commercial Cape Canaveral" in Texas for its Falcon rockets.Apr 10, 2012 12:31 PM CDT
• Microsoft building $112 million data center in Wyoming, as the state looks to boost such projectsMicrosoft is building a new $100+ million data center in the state of Wyoming,Apr 10, 2012 11:31 AM CDT

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