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• Box goes all-in with Android, offers 50GB of free storageBox joins up with Google, updates their Android app, and now offers 50GB of free storage.Feb 23, 2012 7:29 PM CST
• Samsung shows off 32nm quad-core ARM chipSamsung show off next-gen, quad-core, ARM-based Exynos chip built on 32nm process.Feb 23, 2012 6:25 PM CST
• ASRock partner with Fatal1ty for new X79 Professional motherboardASRock/Fatal1ty introduce X79-based high-performance motherboard: ASRock/Fatal1ty X79 Professional.Feb 23, 2012 5:51 PM CST
• PlayStation Vita gets Facebook app, now on the US PlayStation StoreFacebook PS Vita app arrives on the US PlayStation Store.Feb 23, 2012 4:34 AM CST
• RumorTT: Apple's next-gen MacBook Pro's could adopt MacBook Air's form factorRumorTT: MacBook Pro could become as thin as the MacBook Air this year.Feb 23, 2012 2:24 AM CST
• VIA demonstrates world's first quad-core Mini-ITX motherboard, EPIA-M900Small board designed to offer big HD support for digital signage.Feb 23, 2012 2:01 AM CST
• Valve's Gabe Newell talks DRM, is also open to developing gaming hardwareGabe Newell interviewed, talks about DRM, and more.Feb 23, 2012 1:29 AM CST
• Borderlands 2 release date is 09/18/12, new trailer releasedBorderlands 2 to be released on September 18, new trailer follows release announcement.Feb 22, 2012 9:20 PM CST
• Google's Android-powered HUD display glasses will debut this yearGoogle heads-up display (HUD), Android-based specks to be released this year.Feb 22, 2012 7:01 PM CST
• EVE Online generated more than $66 million in revenue last yearCCP Games' MMORPG EVE Online, generated more than $66 million in revenue last year alone.Feb 22, 2012 4:19 AM CST
• Megaupload's Kim Dotcom is now banned from the InternetKim Dotcom receives bail, but is now banned from the Internet.Feb 22, 2012 3:36 AM CST
• Samsung releases Learning Hub, wants to school Apple's iTunes USamsung introduce new platform in the form of 'Learning Hub', will offer educational content to Gala.Feb 22, 2012 1:26 AM CST
• DriverTT: NVIDIA GeForce 295.73 WHQL drivers, "essential" for Skyrim, Diablo III and Mass Effect 3DriverTT: NVIDIA releases new WHQL-certified 295.73 drivers, Skyrim, Diablo III and Mass Effect "ess.Feb 22, 2012 12:29 AM CST
• NVIDIA Kepler GK104 part will be called the GeForce GTX 670 TiNVIDIA Kepler GK104 will eventually be known as the GeForce GTX 670 Ti.Feb 21, 2012 9:28 PM CST
• Japan's Softbank to launch 76Mbps 4G network this weekJapan's Softbank to launch 76Mbps-capable mobile data service this week, only sports 5GB downloads.Feb 21, 2012 8:41 PM CST
• Samsung announce Galaxy Ace 2 and Galaxy Mini 2Samsung announce sequels to two Android handsets, Galaxy Mini 2 and Galaxy Ace 2.Feb 21, 2012 3:23 AM CST
• Spotted: Samsung-contracted iPad 3 displaysSpotted: iPad 3 displays which were contracted by Samsung.Feb 21, 2012 2:20 AM CST
• Alan Wake on PC was profitable within 48 hoursThe PC version of Alan Wake was profitable within 48 hours.Feb 20, 2012 11:29 PM CST
• Apple settles "Antennagate" class-action lawsuit, has to pay $15 to iPhone 4 ownersApple offer $15 or new bumper case for iPhone 4 as part of a class-action lawsuit.Feb 20, 2012 8:21 PM CST
• AMD "Pircairn" 7800-series specs are hereAMD's Radeon HD 7800-series "Pitcairn" gets some specification leakage.Feb 20, 2012 7:30 PM CST
• iOS 5.1 sports unlock-to-camera, as well as new language support for SiriApple's upcoming iOS 5.1 includes new unlock-to-camera, new language support for Siri, too.Feb 20, 2012 5:57 PM CST
• VIA shows us its USB 3.0 Active Optical Cable for cabling length of around 100 metersUses fiber optics instead of copper for much further length and better security.Feb 20, 2012 6:16 AM CST
• Microsoft reveals new logo for Windows 8Microsoft unveils new logo set to roll in with Windows 8, is no longer a flag.Feb 20, 2012 3:21 AM CST
• Qualcomm shows off Snapdragon S4's cameraQualcomm Snapdragon S4 camera gets sneak-peaked.Feb 20, 2012 1:21 AM CST
• Intel's Ivy Bridge Core i5 3570K Engineering Sample goes through some testing, impressive resultsIntel's upcoming Ivy Bridge-based Core i5-3570K ES chip gets tested.Feb 20, 2012 12:23 AM CST
• Optus acquires Vivid Wireless, is now set to unleash 4G networkOptus ready to take on 4G, acquires Vivid Wireless for $230 million.Feb 19, 2012 7:44 PM CST
• Samsung Galaxy 7.0 Plus N starts shipping in Germany, gives evil stare to AppleLawsuit-avoiding Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus N hits Germany's shelves.Feb 17, 2012 6:20 AM CST
• Max Payne 3's Official Trailer #2 is hereMax Payne 3 gets official trailer number two, explains more of the story.Feb 17, 2012 1:25 AM CST
• DriverTT: AMD also release Catalyst Application Profiles 12.1 CAP 3, includes improved Alan Wake CrossFire performance and moreDriverTT: AMD also release new Catalyst Application Profiles in the form of v12.1 CAP 3.Feb 17, 2012 12:35 AM CST
• DriverTT: AMD Catalyst 12.1 Pre-Certified driversDriverTT: AMD release Pre-Certified Catalyst 12.2 drivers.Feb 17, 2012 12:30 AM CST
• Intel to push back Ivy Bridge launch from April to JuneIntel to delay Ivy Bridge launch, Sandy Bridge-based notebook inventories are moving slowly.Feb 16, 2012 9:16 PM CST
• RumorTT: Google could launch Android 5.0 "Jelly Bean" in Q2 of this year, would run alongside Windows 8RumorTT: Google could launch Android 5.0 "Jelly Bean" in Q2 of this year.Feb 16, 2012 7:35 PM CST
• Alan Wake is now available on PC!Alan Wake finds its way onto PC, had to replace batteries for the flashlight on its way.Feb 16, 2012 7:28 PM CST
• Apple announces Mountain Lion, grrrApple releases developer preview of ninth major OS X release, Mountain Lion.Feb 16, 2012 6:32 PM CST
• RumorTT: Apple TV refresh, 1080p iTunes Store, coming soonRumorTT: 1080p iTunes content, new Apple TV to be announced soon.Feb 16, 2012 3:26 AM CST
• Apple are at it once again, now want to sue the already bankrupt KodakApple now suing Kodak, seems the lawsuits will never stop.Feb 16, 2012 1:24 AM CST
• CBS could end up producing new shows for NetflixCBS might end up producing new shows for Netflix.Feb 16, 2012 12:26 AM CST
• Leaked images of BlackBerry 10 OS, looks swishBlackBerry 10 OS images are out, looks impressive.Feb 15, 2012 10:28 PM CST
• Razer second wave of Blade gaming laptops sells outRazer Blade's second wave of units sells out, more stock coming on February 29th.Feb 15, 2012 10:07 PM CST
• Mass Effect 3 PC Demo is now availableMass Effect 3 PC Demo is available, get on it!Feb 15, 2012 8:24 PM CST
• The Pirate Bay removes torrents from site, now uses Magnet links, UMAD, RIAA/MPAA?The Pirate Bay introduces Magnet links, waves goodbye torrents.Feb 15, 2012 4:21 AM CST
• Europe cold snap, Global Warming? Three letter word, starts and ends in 'L'Global warming, yet Europe goes through Cold Snap. Hundreds dead, thousands cut off.Feb 15, 2012 12:19 AM CST
• AMD's Eric Demers leaves Team RedAMD's Corporate VP & CTO, Graphics Division, Eric Demers, is leaving.Feb 14, 2012 9:19 PM CST
• R18+ is currently being discussed by Australian parliamentAustralian parliament discussing R18+ gaming, we could see R18+ passed soon.Feb 14, 2012 8:23 PM CST
• Unreal Engine 4 seems to require at least ten times the power than current-gen consolesNext-generation Unreal Engine 4 to pump out 1080p @ 30fps @ 40,000 operations per pixel, adds up to Feb 14, 2012 7:03 PM CST
• RumorTT: Apple to have iPad 3 announcement on March 7thRumorTT: Apple iPad 3 to be announced on March 7th, sports quad-core, 4G LTE.Feb 14, 2012 5:20 AM CST
• Intel's Haswell sports DirectX 11.1 graphicsIntel Haswell will sport DirectX 11.1, will support Auto-Stereoscopic 3D (AS3D) and more.Feb 14, 2012 4:16 AM CST
• VLC 2.0 is here, sports new UI and Blu-ray support for OS XVLC 2.0 sports new UI, as well as Blu-ray playback support for OS X.Feb 14, 2012 3:17 AM CST
• Transformer 4 confirmed, Michael Bay to direct, currently has no cast or story, will be released in June 2014Transformers 4 will arrive in 2014, Michael Bay will direct once again.Feb 14, 2012 2:13 AM CST
• Grammy's take in 40 million viewers, near-record ratings, CBS thanks the WebNear-record ratings for this years Grammy Awards.Feb 14, 2012 1:21 AM CST
• Steam suffers worldwide failure over the weekend, runs out of... steamValve experiences worldwide failure of Steam over the weekend, a failure of a datacenter UPS is to b.Feb 13, 2012 11:21 PM CST
• Google splurging $120 million on Googleplex expansion, includes secret test labs, demo facilityGoogle are spending more than $120 million in construction projects at its Mountain View HQ.Feb 13, 2012 10:16 PM CST
• Samsung outs Galaxy Tab 2, sports Android 4.0 Ice Cream SandwichSamsung to offer Galaxy Tab 2, 7-inch, Ice Cream Sandwich-powered beauty.Feb 13, 2012 9:24 PM CST
• Samsung aren't worried about Apple's TV, says "TVs are ultimately about picture quality"Samsung talk about Apple's upcoming TV, says they're not worried about it.Feb 13, 2012 7:45 PM CST
• NVIDIA's GK104 is reportedly in the hands of AIBsNVIDIA's mid-range 'GK104' part is reportedly in the hands of add-in board partners.Feb 13, 2012 4:23 AM CST
• 2012 HDTV prices leaked, get some pricing on Panasonic, Sony, Sharp and Samsung setsPrices leak for 2012 HDTV sets: Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and Sharp pricing unveiled.Feb 13, 2012 1:18 AM CST
• Microsoft opening new retail stores soon, will step over the border to Canada by the end of the yearMicrosoft opening four new retail stores soon, will also launch in Canada later this year.Feb 13, 2012 12:18 AM CST
• Epic's Tim Sweeney says there's "too many platforms"Tim Sweeney, Epic CEO, says there are "too many platforms"Feb 12, 2012 11:23 PM CST
• Last year's Steam hack worse than previously believed, credit card details and more were takenSteam hack in 2011 is worse than previously thought, encrypted credit card data, and more taken.Feb 12, 2012 9:19 PM CST
• Apple strikes yet again, seeks ban on Samsung Galaxy NexusApple seek preliminary injunction against Samsung's Galaxy Nexus.Feb 12, 2012 8:47 PM CST
• Google updates YouTube for Google TV, adds YouTube channel pages and moreGoogle have just updated YouTube for Google TV, more features included, it's also faster.Feb 12, 2012 7:45 PM CST
• The Bourne Legacy Official TrailerThe Bourne Legacy Official Trailer is here, watch Jeremy Renner in action.Feb 10, 2012 5:19 AM CST
• Apple lose to Samsung with preliminary injunction against Galaxy Tab 10.1NApple lose to Samsung in Duesseldorf court, Galaxy Tab 10.1N has been cleared for sale in Germany.Feb 10, 2012 4:20 AM CST
• Valve and Bethesda release official Portal 2 mod for SkyrimPortal 2 mod is now available for Skyrim, say what!Feb 10, 2012 3:18 AM CST
• Got 90MB spare on your Internet cap, you could download the entire Pirate Bay if you wanted90MB: all it takes to download The Pirate Bay in a single zip file.Feb 9, 2012 9:18 PM CST
• Amazon could launch a 9-inch Kindle by mid-2012Amazon rumored to release a 9-inch Kindle Fire by mid-2012.Feb 9, 2012 8:09 PM CST
• Hasbro announces NERF Lazer Tag, uses iPhone or iPod Touch and sports augmented reality lazer tag gameplayHasbro announces NERF Lazer Tag, augmented reality-based lazer tag!Feb 8, 2012 11:26 PM CST
• Google release Chrome 17, sports "instant" browsing, improved securityChrome 17 is available, includes "instant" browsing, improved security.Feb 8, 2012 10:20 PM CST
• Xbox 360 Kinect Star Wars Bundle & Game arrives April 3rdMicrosoft are set to release Kinect Star Wars Bundle and Game on April 3.Feb 8, 2012 7:08 PM CST
• PowerColor's new HD 7970 steps in front of the cameraPowerColor's new dual-fan HD 7970 poses for the camera.Feb 8, 2012 5:59 PM CST
• Paradox: 95% of our revenue is from digital distributionParadox says that 95% of their revenue comes from digital distribution Feb 8, 2012 1:23 AM CST
• Skyrim Creation Kit goes live, start creating your own modsWant to mod Skyrim? Now is your chance, the Skyrim Creation Kit is here!Feb 8, 2012 12:20 AM CST
• Heat could be the key to making hard drives hundreds of times fasterResearchers conclude that heat is the key to making HDDs hundreds of times faster.Feb 7, 2012 11:20 PM CST
• RumorTT: NVIDIA Kepler GPU lineup leaked!RumorTT: Leaked lineup of NVIDIA Kepler GPUs, GeForce 600-series here we come!Feb 7, 2012 10:34 PM CST
• Google release Chrome for Android Beta, just for Android 4.0 devices for nowGoogle for Android Beta hits Ice Cream Sandwich-powered devices.Feb 7, 2012 10:12 PM CST

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