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• id Tech 4 game engine code released, thanks John CarmackFull source code for Doom 3's engine, id Tech 4, is now publicly available.Nov 23, 2011 11:20 PM CST
• Steam's Autumn Sale, 23 - 27 NovemberSteam is having Autumn sales, some great savings on some even greater games for November 23, 2011.Nov 23, 2011 11:01 PM CST
• Apple partners with Sharp for production of iPhone and iPad displays, possible TV release in 2012?Apple gets cosy with Sharp for display production.Nov 23, 2011 10:24 PM CST
• AMD cancels 28nm APUs from GlobalFoundariesAMD reportedly having issues with 28nm APUs from GlobalFoundaries.Nov 23, 2011 9:54 PM CST
• Big Fish sells subscriptions of its games on the iPad, offers dozens of titles for just $6.99 a monthApple allows game publisher 'Big Fish Games' to sell subscription-based access to games.Nov 23, 2011 9:19 PM CST
• Amazon's Kindle Fire won't feature the Android MarketKindle Fire will feature Amazon Appstore for Android, not the Android Market.Nov 23, 2011 8:16 PM CST
• Radeon HD 7000M mobile GPUs set to launch next monthAMD will launch Radeon HD 7000M mobile GPUs next month.Nov 23, 2011 5:16 AM CST
• UnRumorTT: Xbox 720 '2012 Launch Rumors are Silly'UnRumorTT: It's now believed the Xbox 720 won't launch next year.Nov 23, 2011 1:18 AM CST
• Battlefield 3 PC patch has gone live, tonnes of fixesBattlefield 3 PC gets patched, visual and performance fixes, balance and gameplay adjustments includ.Nov 22, 2011 11:14 PM CST
• ASUS Transformer Prime gets caught on video, Ice Cream Sandwich includedTransformer Prime on video, ICS-powered, looking absolutely amazing.Nov 22, 2011 10:15 PM CST
• RumorTT: Production for iPad 3's Retina Display has begun, 2048x1536 here we come!RumorTT: 2048x1536 resolution, 9.7-inch iPad 3 screens are in production.Nov 22, 2011 9:16 PM CST
• AMD Catalyst 11.11a driver, what does it do?AMD Catalyst 11.11a drivers are out.Nov 22, 2011 8:17 PM CST
• RumorTT: The Facebook Phone, her name is BuffyRumorTT: Buffy - the name of the Facebook Phone.Nov 22, 2011 5:19 AM CST
• Microsoft and Bill Gates are in court, over Windows 95Microsoft is in court over Windows 95, yes you read that right.Nov 22, 2011 4:11 AM CST
• Microsoft Kinect Accelerator Program will offer startups money, Xbox Dev KitsMicrosoft Kinect Accelerator Program wants you, will provide three months of training, gives away De.Nov 22, 2011 2:24 AM CST
• Rockstar announce Max Payne 3 Special Edition, includes 10-inch Max Payne StatueMax Payne 3 Special Edition announced, includes Statue and other goodies.Nov 22, 2011 12:54 AM CST
• RumorTT: AMD Radeon HD 7900 series sporting XDR2 rumbles continue to growRumorTT: XDR2 to be on the AMD Radeon 7900 series.Nov 22, 2011 12:23 AM CST
• Microsoft are improving the setup experience of Windows 8Microsoft are tweaking Windows 8's setup experience, much more streamlined and faster.Nov 21, 2011 11:16 PM CST
• Google not only updates Chromebook OS, but slashes pricesGoogle updates Chromebook OS and also lowers prices.Nov 21, 2011 9:17 PM CST
• DICE are close to releasing a patch for the PC version of Battlefield 3Battlefield 3 PC patch is coming.Nov 21, 2011 8:23 PM CST
• Expect to see between 30 and 50 Ultrabooks "to be launched at CES"Up to 50 Ultrabooks "to be launched at CES"Nov 21, 2011 5:16 AM CST
• You have 30 days to pay me $5,000,000$5,000,000 to be paid to YouTube video maker in 30 days, or his secrets will be released.Nov 21, 2011 3:16 AM CST
• FXI's Cotton Candy, a cloud-client on a USB stickFXI's Cotton Candy is a dual-core Android-based phone, but in a USB stick.Nov 21, 2011 1:23 AM CST
• Battlefield 3 gameplay trailer of Strike at KarkandBattlefield 3 Back to Karkand footage, features Strike at Karkand gameplay.Nov 20, 2011 11:26 PM CST
• Nintendo builds real-life Mario Kart, has help from West Coast CustomsNintendo and West Coast Customs build real-life Mario Kart.Nov 20, 2011 10:21 PM CST
• Just a few 240GB Vertex LE 240GB Drives Remaining at 249.99 USDJust a few 240GB Vertex LE 240GB Drives Remaining at 249.99 USD.Nov 19, 2011 8:29 PM CST
• Antec Eleven Hundred Gaming Series case exclusive video previewA gamer's delight just in time for Christmas?Nov 18, 2011 5:40 AM CST
• Seagate CEO says drive production won't return to pre-flood levels until at least the end of 2012Thailand flood HDD update, Seagate says pricing won't come down to pre-flood levels until end of nex.Nov 18, 2011 3:26 AM CST
• Ivy Bridge-E to hit Q4 2012, will be compatible with LGA2011 and X79Ivy Bridge-E will be compatible with LGA2011 boards, comes in Q4 2012.Nov 18, 2011 1:23 AM CST
• Rambus loses $4 billion antitrust lawsuit again Micron and HynixRambus loses against Hynix, Micron - $4 billion antitrust lawsuit settled.Nov 18, 2011 12:01 AM CST
• GOG will eventually offer newer games, wants to combat against SteamGood Old Games set to offer new games in the future.Nov 17, 2011 11:21 PM CST
• The PlayStation 3 turns five today, no cake smash pictures unfortunatelyPS3 turns 5 today, developers name their favorite PS3 games.Nov 17, 2011 9:19 PM CST
• JB Hi-Fi's Direct Import, online-only storeJB Hi-Fi goes grey market, Direct Import online-only store is here.Nov 17, 2011 7:51 PM CST
• The next, Next Gen of WarpDrive Pictured, WarpCache?The next, Next Gen of WarpDrive Pictured, WarpCache?Nov 17, 2011 4:22 PM CST
• Newegg currently offering 15-percent discount on any OCZ SSDOCZ SSDs on special at Newegg, 15-percent off.Nov 17, 2011 3:20 AM CST
• Breakthrough in lithium-ion batteries could increase capacity and recharge rate by 10 timesNew battery technology could see a 1000-percent increase in not only capacity, but super-fast rechar.Nov 17, 2011 2:18 AM CST
• X-ray body scanners banned in European airportsAirport X-ray body scanners banned in Europe voicing health concerns.Nov 17, 2011 12:23 AM CST
• Boxee Live TV is coming, will allow your Boxee Box to watch channels like ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC in HD for freeBoxee Live TV is coming, is a Live TV dongle.Nov 16, 2011 10:14 PM CST
• RumorTT: iOS 5.0.2 due next week, iOS 5.1 will upgrade SiriRumorTT: Apple to release iOS 5.0.2 next week.Nov 16, 2011 9:19 PM CST
• Google Music is now official, ditches beta labelGoogle Music store official, includes 90 second previews and 320kbps MP3 tracks.Nov 16, 2011 8:13 PM CST
• SandForce Displays Toshiba 24nm MLC Flash at AISSandForce shows 24nm flash working at AIS 2011. Nov 16, 2011 7:42 PM CST
• RumorTT: Next-gen Xbox to arrive in 2012, will pop its head up at CESRumorTT: Xbox Loop/Next, Microsoft's next-gen console to be released next year?Nov 16, 2011 7:34 PM CST
• RumorTT: HTC Zeta, sports 2.5GHz quad-core and Ice Cream SandwichRumorTT: HTC Zeta set to beach slap all other smartphones.Nov 16, 2011 5:12 AM CST
• Frostbite 2.0-powered NFS: The Run is locked at 30fpsNeed for Speed: The Run is locked at 30fps, even though its powered by BF3's Frostbite 2.0 engine.Nov 16, 2011 4:46 AM CST
• Microsoft won't be bringing "Windows 8 down to the phone"Windows 8 will not be featured on smartphones, possibly waiting for Windows 9.Nov 16, 2011 4:27 AM CST
• Microsoft's Xbox celebrates its 10-year anniversary todayXbox turns 10 today! How time has flown and how that big black box has cemented its place in the gam.Nov 16, 2011 3:37 AM CST
• Skyrim sells more than 3.4 million copies in 48 hours3.4 million copies of Skyrim sold in just 48 hours, quest completed.Nov 16, 2011 3:37 AM CST
• NVIDIA to deploy World's first ARM-based CPU/GPU hybrid supercomputerBarcelona Supercomputing Center soon to receive NVIDIA, ARM-based CPU/GPU hybrid supercomputer.Nov 15, 2011 6:18 AM CST
• Spotted: BlackBerry "London", sports BBX OS and super-slick new lookBlackBerry "London", the tease is here - can BlackBerry make a return?Nov 15, 2011 5:18 AM CST
• Microsoft will be tweaking Windows Update, and its handling of restarts in Windows 8Windows 8 will feature an updated Windows Update and restart system, much more streamlined.Nov 15, 2011 3:16 AM CST
• Are DICE preparing Battlefield 3 for the e-Sports community?Battlefield 3 to enter the e-Sports community? Let's hope so.Nov 15, 2011 1:24 AM CST
• "Google X", secret underground labs full of unicorn tears and rainbow skittle ridesGoogle X, special projects, secrets, space elevators, robotics, and AI, read on!Nov 15, 2011 12:21 AM CST
• NVIDIA Maximus hybrid processing technology, combines the power of Quadro and TeslaNVIDIA unveils Maximus, hybridization of Quadro and Tesla.Nov 14, 2011 10:12 PM CST
• Intel and MasterCard join forces, want to enhance security and consumer payment experience for online shoppingIntel and MasterCard will work together to provide more options for a safer and simpler check-out pr.Nov 14, 2011 8:16 PM CST
• Corsair announce full line of quad-channel DDR3 kitsCorsair unveil full range of Dominator and Vengeance quad-channel DDR3 kits.Nov 14, 2011 7:11 PM CST
• AMD launches its first 16-core Opteron processorsOpteron 6200 (Interlagos) and 4200 (Valencia) series.Nov 14, 2011 6:54 AM CST
• Sony intro new PlayStation Move bundles ahead of Black Friday salesSony release brand new PlayStation move bundle.Nov 14, 2011 5:34 AM CST
• Detailed video preview of ASRock X79 Overclock King Series MotherboardsX79 Extreme series get detailed by ASRock marketing director.Nov 14, 2011 2:01 AM CST
• GIGABYTE 3D Power hands-on with G1. Assassin 2 X79 motherboard3D = voltage, phase and frequency - all digital power controlled.Nov 14, 2011 2:01 AM CST
• GIGABYTE 3D Dual UEFI BIOS hands-on with X79-UD7 motherboardGIGABYTE goes Dual UEFI BIOS and 3D - say what?!Nov 14, 2011 2:01 AM CST
• US court verdict, rules that Twitter must open account of Icelandic MP to US authoritiesUS authorities get court order to push Twitter to open account of WikiLeaks volunteer Birgitta Jonsd.Nov 13, 2011 9:24 PM CST
• AMD FM1 and FM2 packages are incompatibleAMD FM1 and FM2 sockets are incompatible, boo.Nov 13, 2011 8:30 PM CST
• Leaked Sandy Bridge benchmarks, doesn't impress for gamingIntel's Core i7 3960X vs. Core i7 2600K in Crysis 2 and Battlefield 3 - which one is the champion? Y.Nov 13, 2011 7:26 PM CST
• Skyrim, reviews are insanely good. Looks like a GOTY title is here, folksElder Scrolls V: Skyrim, its here and everyone loves it.Nov 11, 2011 10:11 PM CST
• Sony CEO says they building "a different kind of TV set," just like AppleSony is re-imagining the TV, will bring out "a different kind of TV set", like Apple.Nov 11, 2011 9:20 PM CST
• iPhone 4S battery life issues gone [for some], iOS 5.0.1 intros new issuesiOS 5.0.1 fixes battery life issues, brings new problems to the table.Nov 11, 2011 8:08 PM CST
• Modern Warfare 3 breaks one-day entertainment sales records, developers beg customers for better Metacritic ratingsModern Warfare 3 does it again, smashes sales records.Nov 11, 2011 7:07 PM CST
• Want to see a REAL GTX 560 Ti? Colorful gets its game on with the iGame GTX 560Ti KudanIncludes separate daughterboard to boost phases to 12 and much, much more.Nov 11, 2011 10:23 AM CST
• LG's P330 13.3-inch ultra-thin laptop hits shelves in KoreaWeighing just 1.7Kg / only 4.5mm thick.Nov 11, 2011 7:54 AM CST
• RumorTT: Radeon HD 7970 and 7950 to arrive in JanuaryRumorTT: 28nm-based Radeon HD 7950 and 7970 to debut in just two months?Nov 11, 2011 4:59 AM CST
• Sony opens registration for PlayStation Suite SDK beta, allows developers to build apps for Android and VitaSony opens up registration for PlayStation Suite SDK.Nov 11, 2011 3:20 AM CST
• iOS 5 hidden features, panoramic camera, autocorrect barApple's iOS 5 hidden features include panoramic camera, autocorrect bar.Nov 11, 2011 2:17 AM CST
• ARM brags their next-gen chip brings PS3 level performance, challenges rivals to an ARM wrestleARM's Mali-T658 is set to introduce some serious powerhouse performance, competes with PS3-level per.Nov 11, 2011 12:19 AM CST
• NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 560 Ti 448 cores, packs a great green punchNVIDIA set to unleash the 448 core GTX 560 Ti later this month.Nov 10, 2011 11:10 PM CST
• Digital Game revenues to hit $24 billion in 2011Digital Game revenue to hit $24 billion this year, a 16% increase from last year.Nov 10, 2011 10:12 PM CST

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