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• Microsoft and Asus join forces to smother Linux
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 31, 2009
• Apply for your $40 DTV converter box coupon by Monday
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 31, 2009
• Sony's PSP Go exposed early, no UMD for you
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 30, 2009
• Windows 7 Starter discards three-app limit
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 30, 2009
• Palm Pre dupes iTunes into thinking it's an iPod
  By Julio Franco, May 30, 2009
• Intel's Lynnfield chips to arrive in early September
  By Julio Franco, May 30, 2009
• Survey: iPhone has 59% of US smartphone 'Net traffic
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 29, 2009
• Quo Computer seeks to fill gap left by Psystar
  By Justin Mann, May 29, 2009
• Corsair unveils 90% efficient power supplies
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 29, 2009
• Hulu coming to the Xbox 360?
  By Jose Vilches, May 29, 2009
• Pixel Qi shows off three-in-one display technology
  By Jose Vilches, May 29, 2009
• MSI introduces the GT729 and EX723 notebooks
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 29, 2009
• Dell hopes to be a top PC brand in Asia by 2012
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 29, 2009
• Microsoft: Silverlight 3 coming July 10
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 29, 2009
• Time Warner to cut AOL free before end of year
  By Justin Mann, May 28, 2009
• Microsoft officially announces Bing.com
  By Jose Vilches, May 28, 2009
• Hulu launches desktop application
  By Jose Vilches, May 28, 2009
• RIM to create 200 jobs with new datacenter
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 28, 2009
• UK study claims DRM encourages piracy
  By Justin Mann, May 28, 2009
• Microsoft celebrates 30 million Xbox 360s sold
  By Justin Mann, May 28, 2009
• Verizon to sell Palm Pre in six months
  By Jose Vilches, May 28, 2009
• New Intel Core i7 chips show up on retail sites
  By Jose Vilches, May 28, 2009
• Dell dropping Nvidia video cards altogether?
  By Justin Mann, May 27, 2009
• Microsoft readies Touch Pack for Windows 7
  By Jose Vilches, May 27, 2009
• Kingston introduces 12GB triple-channel DDR3 RAM kit
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 27, 2009
• Several leaks suggest 32GB iPhone is coming
  By Justin Mann, May 27, 2009
• Averatec 18.4" All-In-One PC review @ TechSpot
  By Julio Franco, May 27, 2009
• HP expands Mini lineup with three new netbooks
  By Jose Vilches, May 27, 2009
• Samsung demos flexible AMOLED display prototype
  By Jose Vilches, May 27, 2009
• Unreal Tournament 3 free on Steam this weekend
  By Jose Vilches, May 27, 2009
• News around the web: Full HD 3D Panel from LG
  By Erik Orejuela, May 27, 2009
• Apple quietly updates $999 MacBook, tosses in free iPod for students
  By Jose Vilches, May 27, 2009
• Apple planning to build $1 billion server farm?
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 27, 2009
• Xbox 360 to provide British Sky Broadcasting services?
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 27, 2009
• Microsoft provides details about Zune HD
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 27, 2009
• HP recalls more laptop batteries
  By Justin Mann, May 26, 2009
• Intel unveils eight-core Nehalem EX
  By Jose Vilches, May 26, 2009
• Take-Two officially dates BioShock 2 for October 30
  By Jose Vilches, May 26, 2009
• Download of the Week: Notepad++
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 26, 2009
• Shuttle to unveil Via-based desktops at Computex
  By Jose Vilches, May 26, 2009
• Mac clone maker Psystar files for bankruptcy
  By Jose Vilches, May 26, 2009
• Android phones make their way to China
  By Justin Mann, May 26, 2009
• Canonical working on Android emulator for Ubuntu
  By Justin Mann, May 26, 2009
• AT&T's 2009 smartphone lineup leaks online
  By Jose Vilches, May 26, 2009
• AMD talks critical 'incidents' in Intel rivalry
  By Jose Vilches, May 26, 2009
• Nokia's launches Ovi online app and content store
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 26, 2009
• Bharti Airtel and MTN Group in early merger stages
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 26, 2009
• Windows Vista SP2 standalone installer now available
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 26, 2009
• Microsoft readies new search engine, huge ad campaign
  By Jose Vilches, May 25, 2009
• Intel Lynnfield Core i5 hits the bench early
  By Jose Vilches, May 25, 2009
• Asus touts on-the-fly overclocking with ROG OC Station
  By Jose Vilches, May 25, 2009
• Microsoft sets maximum specs for Windows 7 netbooks
  By Jose Vilches, May 25, 2009
• Lenovo unveils first Ion-based netbook
  By Jose Vilches, May 25, 2009
• News around the web: Top 10 New Species of 2009
  By Erik Orejuela, May 25, 2009
• XFX to introduce 850W power supply?
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 25, 2009
• Russian investment firm offers Facebook $200 million
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 24, 2009
• More Diablo 3 teaser content released
  By Justin Mann, May 22, 2009
• AMD to release more 45nm CPUs in 3Q '09
  By Justin Mann, May 22, 2009
• CircuitCity.com is back in business
  By Jose Vilches, May 22, 2009
• News around the web: Joke review boosts T-shirt sales
  By Erik Orejuela, May 22, 2009
• Intel releases Moblin 2.0 beta
  By Jose Vilches, May 22, 2009
• Over one third of US households own HDTVs
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 22, 2009
• Mozilla unveils Jetpack API for next-gen Firefox add-ons
  By Jose Vilches, May 22, 2009
• Microsoft cancels antitrust hearing in Europe
  By Jose Vilches, May 22, 2009
• Co-founders of Rockstar Games create 4mm Games
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 22, 2009
• Amazon, TuneCore to publish and distribute music CDs
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 22, 2009
• Intel talks about new Pine Trail mobile platform
  By Jose Vilches, May 21, 2009
• Nvidia G300 rumored to be extremely powerful
  By Justin Mann, May 21, 2009
• PSP to get game rental service?
  By Justin Mann, May 21, 2009
• Corsair sets world record for DDR3 memory frequency
  By Jose Vilches, May 21, 2009
• Google touts even faster Chrome browser
  By Julio Franco, May 21, 2009
• News around the web: How to fit 300 DVDs on 1 disc
  By Erik Orejuela, May 21, 2009
• Warner bids $33 million for majority of Midway assets
  By Jose Vilches, May 21, 2009
• Acer unveils Atom-powered easyStore Home Server
  By Jose Vilches, May 21, 2009
• Microsoft hit with $200 million patent infringement fine
  By Jose Vilches, May 21, 2009
• TS Blog: A fix for Java applets not loading in Firefox
  By Julio Franco, May 20, 2009
• LG showcases world's thinnest LCD TVs
  By Justin Mann, May 20, 2009
• OCZ introduces Summit series SSDs
  By Justin Mann, May 20, 2009
• News around the web: The truth is on AMD's side
  By Erik Orejuela, May 20, 2009
• AMD CEO expects to turn a profit later this year
  By Jose Vilches, May 20, 2009
• Best Buy to offer Palm Pre at $199 with instant rebate
  By Jose Vilches, May 20, 2009
• Western Digital introduces new "green" 2TB HDD
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 20, 2009
• Microsoft to demo Kumo search next week?
  By Jose Vilches, May 20, 2009
• AT&T to go nationwide with 3G netbooks
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 20, 2009
• Netflix making its way to Windows Media Center
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 20, 2009
• Microsoft expands BlueTrack lineup with new mice
  By Jose Vilches, May 19, 2009
• Walmart steps up consumer electronics push
  By Jose Vilches, May 19, 2009
• AMD releases Catalyst 9.5 drivers
  By Jose Vilches, May 19, 2009
• EU considers mandatory 2-year warranty on games
  By Justin Mann, May 19, 2009
• Slim PS3 rumors result in cease and desist letter
  By Jose Vilches, May 19, 2009
• Facebook embraces OpenID logins
  By Justin Mann, May 19, 2009
• Toshiba takes DVD-R media vendors to court
  By Justin Mann, May 19, 2009
• Fallout 3 DLC heading to PS3, two more announced
  By Jose Vilches, May 19, 2009
• Microsoft opens My Phone beta to the public
  By Jose Vilches, May 19, 2009
• News around the web: Microsoft patents 'magic wand'
  By Erik Orejuela, May 19, 2009
• Nvidia now out for Intel's blood?
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 19, 2009
• Nokia layoffs continue with 490 more employees
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 19, 2009
• NEC introduces world's first USB 3.0 host controller
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 19, 2009
• Palm Pre officially available June 6 for $200, after rebate
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 19, 2009
• Google gains on Microsoft and Yahoo in search market
  By Justin Mann, May 18, 2009
• 3D Realms not fully dead, strikes back at Take Two
  By Justin Mann, May 18, 2009
• Dell to launch Via-based server next week
  By Jose Vilches, May 18, 2009
• Bethesda to target mature Wii market this year
  By Jose Vilches, May 18, 2009
• The Sims 3 leaked two weeks ahead of release
  By Justin Mann, May 18, 2009
• Microsoft finishes work on Windows Mobile 6.5
  By Jose Vilches, May 18, 2009
• AMD to unveil new notebook platform at Computex '09
  By Jose Vilches, May 18, 2009
• News around the web: Firefox 3.5 update, a new logo
  By Erik Orejuela, May 18, 2009
• Microsoft Office 2010 tech preview hits torrent sites
  By Jose Vilches, May 18, 2009
• Napster making another comeback, $5 per month
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 18, 2009
• Acer introduces new Aspire One models
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 18, 2009
• AT&T to deliver cloud-based storage
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 18, 2009
• Time's top ten tech failures of the last decade
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 16, 2009
• Firefox 3.5 RC due early June, Fennec Alpha 1 available now for Windows Mobile
  By Jose Vilches, May 15, 2009
• Leaked photos of BlackBerry Storm 2 surface
  By Justin Mann, May 15, 2009
• Super Talent issues fix for SSD performance degradation
  By Justin Mann, May 15, 2009
• Clearwire prepares for WiMAX launch in Atlanta
  By Jose Vilches, May 15, 2009
• Upcoming Zune HD to double as gaming handheld?
  By Jose Vilches, May 15, 2009
• How much is Apple making from the App Store?
  By Jose Vilches, May 15, 2009
• Motorola bags much needed contract
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 15, 2009
• Real strikes back at MPAA, DVD CCA
  By Justin Mann, May 15, 2009
• Netbooks grab 20% of notebook market
  By Justin Mann, May 15, 2009
• Take-Two sues 3D Realms over Duke Nukem Forever
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 15, 2009
• Malware found in counterfeit copies of Windows 7 RC
  By Jose Vilches, May 14, 2009
• HP recalls 70,000 laptop batteries due to fire hazard
  By Jose Vilches, May 14, 2009
• Blizzard confirms next MMO based on new franchise
  By Justin Mann, May 14, 2009
• Vodafone drops roaming charges across Europe
  By Jose Vilches, May 14, 2009
• News around the web: Jobs' Amazon Account Hacked
  By Erik Orejuela, May 14, 2009
• Sony reports $1 billion annual loss, first in 14 years
  By Jose Vilches, May 14, 2009
• Asus to launch Eee Keyboard next month
  By Jose Vilches, May 14, 2009
• iPhone now available through direct web ordering
  By Justin Mann, May 13, 2009
• MSI to announce 12-inch Wind netbook tomorrow
  By Jose Vilches, May 13, 2009
• VLC media player 1.0 RC released
  By Jose Vilches, May 13, 2009
• Microsoft claims PowerPoint flaw being actively exploited
  By Justin Mann, May 13, 2009
• Seagate to cut 1,100 additional jobs
  By Jose Vilches, May 13, 2009
• AMD offers factory-overclocked Radeon HD 4890
  By Justin Mann, May 13, 2009
• Apple confirms WWDC '09 details
  By Jose Vilches, May 13, 2009
• Microsoft to take on Wii with motion-sensing camera for Xbox 360
  By Jose Vilches, May 13, 2009
• News around the web: 10 Coolest Jobs in Tech
  By Erik Orejuela, May 13, 2009
• France passes three strike anti-piracy bill
  By Jose Vilches, May 13, 2009
• Intel slammed with record $1.45 billion antitrust fine
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 13, 2009
• Google unveils interesting new search features
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 13, 2009
• Futuremark introduces Peacekeeper browser benchmark
  By Justin Mann, May 13, 2009
• Apple releases Mac OS X 10.5.7 update
  By Jose Vilches, May 12, 2009
• Nvidia faces down lawsuit from laptop owners
  By Justin Mann, May 12, 2009
• Windows 7 development to conclude in August?
  By Justin Mann, May 12, 2009
• Intel 2H 2009 notebook roadmap leaked
  By Justin Mann, May 12, 2009
• Conventional video holding strong to online counterpart
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 12, 2009
• News around the web: First Modern Warfare 2 Details
  By Erik Orejuela, May 12, 2009
• Cooler Master HAF 922 Mid Tower ATX case review @ TechSpot
  By Julio Franco, May 12, 2009
• Viewsonic plans to enter smartphone market
  By Jose Vilches, May 12, 2009
• Windows 7 WHQL nForce 15.35 and 15.37 drivers available
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 12, 2009
• Corsair announces new 256GB solid state drive
  By Jose Vilches, May 12, 2009
• AMD gains on Intel as Atom shipments plummet
  By Jose Vilches, May 12, 2009
• Business Software Alliance: Software piracy on the rise
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 12, 2009
• Pre rumors update: Retail box image, prep for launch
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 12, 2009
• Microsoft continues Apple advertising onslaught
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 12, 2009
• Lenovo updates netbook line with IdeaPad S10-2
  By Jose Vilches, May 11, 2009
• Customer satisfaction slips among online retailers
  By Jose Vilches, May 11, 2009
• EA's Sims 3 goes gold
  By Justin Mann, May 11, 2009
• ATI Radeon HD 4890 vs. Nvidia GeForce GTX 275 @ TechSpot
  By Julio Franco, May 11, 2009
• Video game sales down 17% in April?
  By Justin Mann, May 11, 2009
• News around the web: Google launches first TV ads
  By Erik Orejuela, May 11, 2009
• Microsoft confirms Windows 7 will launch this year
  By Jose Vilches, May 11, 2009
• Apple says no to torrent-controlling iPhone App
  By Justin Mann, May 11, 2009
• Researchers tout bendable, stretchable OLED displays
  By Jose Vilches, May 11, 2009
• Verizon to offer subsidized HP netbook on May 17
  By Jose Vilches, May 11, 2009
• Microsoft to test Windows 7 update with bogus fixes
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 11, 2009
• Early Monday news round: Duke Nukem Forever art and gameplay footage
  By Julio Franco, May 11, 2009
• Harman Kardon to launch its first Blu-ray player
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 09, 2009
• AT&T and Verizon exchanging assets
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 09, 2009
• Mozilla working on multi-process support for Firefox
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 09, 2009
• Microsoft: Find out if your system is ready for Windows 7
  By Jose Vilches, May 08, 2009
• Mozilla, Opera complain about Windows 7
  By Jose Vilches, May 08, 2009
• Facebook introduces Windows Mobile app
  By Justin Mann, May 08, 2009
• 2K explains BioShock 2's multiplayer experience
  By Justin Mann, May 08, 2009
• News around the web: Streaming Video Torrents
  By Erik Orejuela, May 08, 2009
• Apple: New app submissions must run on iPhone OS 3.0
  By Jose Vilches, May 08, 2009
• Nvidia releases Forceware 185.85 WHQL drivers
  By Jose Vilches, May 08, 2009
• Microsoft to issue single fix on Patch Tuesday
  By Jose Vilches, May 08, 2009
• Windows Genuine Advantage gets facelift for Windows 7
  By Justin Mann, May 07, 2009
• Nvidia posts $200 million loss, takes 69% of GPU market
  By Justin Mann, May 07, 2009
• News around the web: Guitar Hero tops $2 billion
  By Erik Orejuela, May 07, 2009
• Download of the Week: CutePDF Writer
  By Jose Vilches, May 07, 2009
• Fallout 3: Broken Steel DLC for PC users back online
  By Jose Vilches, May 07, 2009
• Twitter co-founder: We're not for sale
  By Justin Mann, May 07, 2009
• WiGig Alliance plans short-range, high-speed wireless standard
  By Jose Vilches, May 07, 2009
• Blu-ray player sales on the rise, says NPD
  By Jose Vilches, May 07, 2009
• Mininova begins filtering out copyrighted material
  By Jose Vilches, May 07, 2009
• Creator of Duke Nukem, 3D Realms closes its doors
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 07, 2009
• Nintendo shakes pale economy, reports $2.8 billion profit
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 07, 2009
• AMD merges graphics and CPU operations
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 07, 2009
• Apple faces new lawsuit over MagSafe adapter
  By Justin Mann, May 06, 2009
• Intel to phase out first Core i7 CPU
  By Jose Vilches, May 06, 2009
• CDC survey shows interesting phone trends
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 06, 2009
• News around the web: Gigapixel Photography, Amazing
  By Erik Orejuela, May 06, 2009
• Dell Studio notebooks get WiMAX option
  By Jose Vilches, May 06, 2009
• StarCraft 2 beta signup opens today
  By Justin Mann, May 06, 2009
• Firefox user base swells to 270 million
  By Justin Mann, May 06, 2009
• RIAA rescinds on no more lawsuits promise
  By Justin Mann, May 06, 2009
• AMD releases WHQL-certified Windows 7 graphics driver
  By Jose Vilches, May 06, 2009
• Amazon officially unveils the Kindle DX
  By Jose Vilches, May 06, 2009
• Microsoft's Xbox Live Primetime debuts this week
  By Jose Vilches, May 06, 2009
• Samsung to initiate mass production of PRAM in June
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 06, 2009
• Pending P2P bill crossing the line?
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 06, 2009
• BlizzCon ticket sales open May 16
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 06, 2009
• AMD wants proof that video games can teach
  By Justin Mann, May 05, 2009
• McAfee reports decline in spam levels, rise in botnets
  By Jose Vilches, May 05, 2009
• Apple interested in acquiring Electronic Arts?
  By Jose Vilches, May 05, 2009
• Google readies App Connector for BlackBerry devices
  By Justin Mann, May 05, 2009
• Ubuntu distributor says Linux future doesn't lie in Windows compatibility
  By Justin Mann, May 05, 2009
• Apple to ease App Store restrictions?
  By Justin Mann, May 05, 2009
• AMD's share jumps to 20.9% in declining CPU market
  By Jose Vilches, May 05, 2009
• News around the web: Meet Facebook's Porn Patrol
  By Erik Orejuela, May 05, 2009
• Microsoft announces second round of layoffs
  By Jose Vilches, May 05, 2009
• Fallout 3: Broken Steel DLC goes live, broken on PC
  By Jose Vilches, May 05, 2009
• Overlapping board members at Apple and Google lead to antitrust inquiry
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 05, 2009
• Windows 7 RC 1 officially available: Ready, set, go!
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 05, 2009
• iPhone Jailbreak dispute heads to court
  By Justin Mann, May 04, 2009
• RIM confirms BlackBerry Storm 2 already in the works
  By Jose Vilches, May 04, 2009
• ARM CEO hints at possible Windows support
  By Jose Vilches, May 04, 2009
• Fallout 3: Broken Steel due tomorrow
  By Justin Mann, May 04, 2009
• AT&T to offer subsidized netbooks through Costco
  By Jose Vilches, May 04, 2009
• Sprint Nextel reports 12% revenue decline
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 04, 2009
• Microsoft silent on future of Windows Vista
  By Justin Mann, May 04, 2009
• BlackBerry bests iPhone in sales for Q1
  By Justin Mann, May 04, 2009
• Asus to launch 11.6-inch Eee PC later this month
  By Jose Vilches, May 04, 2009
• Amazon to introduce larger-screen Kindle this week
  By Jose Vilches, May 04, 2009
• Sprint to outsource management of its network
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 04, 2009
• Best Buy to host Pre "trial launch" on June 7
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 04, 2009
• Weekend tech reading: Facebook sticky situations and Windows 7 system requirements
  By Julio Franco, May 03, 2009
• Google and OHA sued over Android name
  By Justin Mann, May 02, 2009
• Verizon to launch free Wi-Fi for broadband customers
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 01, 2009
• Ex-Seagate CEO launches flash memory business
  By Justin Mann, May 01, 2009
• Corsair introduces 16GB Flash Voyager GT
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 01, 2009
• Linux manages to achieve 1% usage share worldwide
  By Justin Mann, May 01, 2009
• HAF 922 joins Cooler Master's impressive chassis line
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 01, 2009
• News around the web: Windows 7 free for a year
  By Erik Orejuela, May 01, 2009
• Via intros new Nano-based media center board
  By Justin Mann, May 01, 2009
• Apple to unveil more wallet-friendly Macs?
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 01, 2009
• Facebook users hit by increase in phishing attacks
  By Justin Mann, May 01, 2009
• Intuit brings Quicken finances to the iPhone
  By Matthew DeCarlo, May 01, 2009
• Capcom confident about Resident Evil on the Wii
  By Justin Mann, May 01, 2009