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News Archive for August 2010

• Sandy Bridge sample tested, shows major graphics boost
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 31, 2010
• Archos unwraps five Android-based media players, tablets
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 31, 2010
• Microsoft intros Xbox 360 controller with redesigned D-pad
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 31, 2010
• Intel cuts Core i7 950 price in half, adds new Core i3
  By Jose Vilches, August 31, 2010
• News around the web: Google and Skype face India ban
  By Erik Orejuela, August 31, 2010
• Toshiba starts mass production of 24nm NAND flash chips
  By Jose Vilches, August 31, 2010
• Gmail to counter email overload with Priority Inbox feature
  By Jose Vilches, August 31, 2010
• Swedish retailers open Far Cry 3 preorders, coming this year?
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 30, 2010
• Clearwire launches pay-as-you-go 4G service
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 30, 2010
• Xbox Live price to increase for US, Canada, UK and Mexico
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 30, 2010
• Alleged Radeon HD 6800 benchmarks leaked
  By Jose Vilches, August 30, 2010
• News around the web: Gmail users place 1M calls in 24 hours
  By Erik Orejuela, August 30, 2010
• Google plans pay-per-view YouTube movie service
  By Jose Vilches, August 30, 2010
• Intel to buy Infineon's wireless unit for $1.4 billion
  By Jose Vilches, August 30, 2010
• AMD prepares to kill the ATI brand name, Radeon will live
  By Julio Franco, August 30, 2010
• Weekend tech reading: Chrome 7 GPU acceleration confirmed
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 29, 2010
• WOF: What's your favorite 'geek' movie of all time?
  By Jose Vilches, August 27, 2010
• Microsoft cofounder sues Apple, Google, Facebook, more
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 27, 2010
• Download of the Week: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, HWiNFO32
  By Jose Vilches, August 27, 2010
• Fujitsu adds Radeon HD 550v GPU to LifeBook AH530
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 27, 2010
• Lenovo to release eBox game console in China
  By Jose Vilches, August 27, 2010
• Weekend game deals: 75% off Civilization IV
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 27, 2010
• HP readies dual-core Atom netbook, the HP Mini 5103
  By Jose Vilches, August 27, 2010
• MPEG LA: free H.264 videos streams royalty-free forever
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 27, 2010
• Google launches dedicated site for real-time search
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 26, 2010
• Best Buy now buying used games in stores
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 26, 2010
• Nielsen: Microsoft's search share up 51% on-year
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 26, 2010
• PlayStation controller design explained by the creator
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 26, 2010
• Catalyst drivers include next-gen GPU code names
  By Jose Vilches, August 26, 2010
• Netflix app now available on the iPhone and iPod touch
  By Jose Vilches, August 26, 2010
• Acer's LumiRead e-reader to debut in Germany next week
  By Jose Vilches, August 26, 2010
• Gaming Desktop Round-Up: Puget vs. Maingear vs. Acer
  By Julio Franco, August 26, 2010
• Rustock botnet responsible for 41% of all spam
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 25, 2010
• Dual-core Atom netbooks by Asus, Gigabyte, Lenovo surface
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 25, 2010
• Catalyst 10.8 brings support for OpenGL ES 2.0, AA on SC2
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 25, 2010
• Garmin recalls 1.25 million GPS units with possible fire hazard
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 25, 2010
• Yahoo search now powered by Microsoft's Bing
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 25, 2010
• Microsoft Russia leaks Internet Explorer 9 interface
  By Jose Vilches, August 25, 2010
• News around the web: The programmer hierarchy
  By Erik Orejuela, August 25, 2010
• Microsoft working on phone-to-console gaming with WP7
  By Jose Vilches, August 25, 2010
• Google testing VoIP phone calls feature from Gmail [Updated]
  By Jose Vilches, August 25, 2010
• Tech Tip of the Week: Paste Text in Command Prompt with Ctrl+V and More
  By Julio Franco, August 25, 2010
• Asus ships N series notebooks with Blu-ray, Nvidia Optimus
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 24, 2010
• Dell now shipping Aero handset for $100 with AT&T contract
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 24, 2010
• Tuesday tech deals: Core i7 desktop with 22" display for $1k
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 24, 2010
• New Xbox 360 uses 45nm chip with combined CPU, GPU
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 24, 2010
• Firefox 4 beta 4 now available for download
  By Jose Vilches, August 24, 2010
• Toshiba preparing glasses-free 3D TVs for Christmas
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 24, 2010
• AMD details upcoming Bobcat and Bulldozer architectures
  By Jose Vilches, August 24, 2010
• News around the web: Rethinking the value of social media
  By Erik Orejuela, August 24, 2010
• Samsung releases 470 Series SSDs featuring 30nm flash
  By Jose Vilches, August 24, 2010
• Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 SLI Review
  By Julio Franco, August 24, 2010
• Alien Swarm gets "brutal" difficulty, updated AI Director, more
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 23, 2010
• Hackers download Halo: Reach off Xbox Live
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 23, 2010
• Toshiba's SmartPad gets pictured, possibly due next month
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 23, 2010
• Valve releases Portal 2 co-op teaser trailer
  By Jose Vilches, August 23, 2010
• Valve: Steam for Linux isn't being developed
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 23, 2010
• News around the web: Inside the HDMI cable scam
  By Erik Orejuela, August 23, 2010
• Intel releases first dual-core Atom for netbooks, the N550
  By Jose Vilches, August 23, 2010
• Rumor: Nvidia GeForce GT 430 coming in a few weeks
  By Jose Vilches, August 23, 2010
• TechSpot Weekly: GTX 460 SLI and Mafia II performance
  By Julio Franco, August 23, 2010
• Weekend tech reading: New DLC for L4D, L4D2 announced
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 22, 2010
• Weekend Open Forum: The most underrated video games
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 20, 2010
• Apple looking to identify iOS users via heartbeat, more
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 20, 2010
• Leaked Office 15 screenshots and details emerge
  By Jose Vilches, August 20, 2010
• MSI intros Phenom II-powered FX610 notebook
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 20, 2010
• ADATA announces USB 3.0, SATA II dual-interface SSD
  By Jose Vilches, August 20, 2010
• Weekend game deals: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. SoC & CoP for $10
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 20, 2010
• AMD makes small gains in notebook CPU market
  By Jose Vilches, August 20, 2010
• NAND flash expected to return to $1 per GB this year
  By Julio Franco, August 20, 2010
• Shuttle ships ultra-compact XS35 nettop series with Ion 2
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 19, 2010
• Samsung adds USB 3.0, 7200RPM rotation to S2 portable HDD
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 19, 2010
• Download of the Week: CCEnhancer
  By Jose Vilches, August 19, 2010
• Google sets $5 developer signup fee for Chrome extensions
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 19, 2010
• Firefox 4 beta 4 due Monday with GPU acceleration, tab sets
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 19, 2010
• Valve sets February 9 release date for Portal 2
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 19, 2010
• AMD defends CPU market share with new round of price cuts
  By Jose Vilches, August 19, 2010
• News around the web: Adobe releases emergency patch
  By Erik Orejuela, August 19, 2010
• G.Skill announces new Phoenix Pro solid-state drives
  By Jose Vilches, August 19, 2010
• Intel to acquire security firm McAfee for $7.68 billion
  By Jose Vilches, August 19, 2010
• Razer launches mechanical gaming keyboard, BlackWidow
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 18, 2010
• Rumor: Google Chrome OS tablet coming November 26
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 18, 2010
• Amex Digital intros tiny 1080p media player
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 18, 2010
• Toshiba storage breakthrough could bring 10TB HDDs
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 18, 2010
• SanDisk unveils stamp-sized 64GB SSD
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 18, 2010
• Microsoft unveils Age of Empires Online, Microsoft Flight
  By Jose Vilches, August 18, 2010
• News around the web: Happy Birthday Julio!
  By Erik Orejuela, August 18, 2010
• Rumor: Intel Core i7 990X Extreme coming next month
  By Jose Vilches, August 18, 2010
• Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse revealed early
  By Jose Vilches, August 18, 2010
• MSI readies liquid-cooled GTX 480 HydroGen, more
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 18, 2010
• Dragon Age II coming March 8, new trailer released
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 17, 2010
• RIAA, NAB want mandatory FM radio in mobile electronics
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 17, 2010
• Sony preps 320GB PS3 for September, 160GB now available
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 17, 2010
• Tuesday tech deals: Buy two used games, get a third free
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 17, 2010
• Verizon hits near 1Gbps speeds over existing FiOS network
  By Jose Vilches, August 17, 2010
• News around the web: Iran has dancing humanoid robot
  By Erik Orejuela, August 17, 2010
• Qualcomm unveils 1.5GHz dual-core chip for smartphones
  By Jose Vilches, August 17, 2010
• Microsoft shows off Xbox Live on Windows Phone 7
  By Jose Vilches, August 17, 2010
• Tech Tip of the Week: A Quick Look at the Self-Installing HP LaserJet P1606dn
  By Julio Franco, August 17, 2010
• Blizzard: Don't like your StarCraft II name? Change it for free!
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 16, 2010
• MSI ships FX600 multimedia laptop to US, FX400 incoming
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 16, 2010
• Toshiba Libretto now available for pre-order in the US
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 16, 2010
• Blizzard wins $88 million in private WoW server suit
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 16, 2010
• WiMAX 2 standard to be finalized by November
  By Jose Vilches, August 16, 2010
• Crysis 2, Rage release dates revealed
  By Jose Vilches, August 16, 2010
• News around the web: Star Wars on Blu-ray in 2011
  By Erik Orejuela, August 16, 2010
• Intel's SSD roadmap leaked, larger capacities incoming
  By Jose Vilches, August 16, 2010
• TechSpot Weekly: We're looking for news writers
  By Julio Franco, August 16, 2010
• Weekend tech reading: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 announced
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 15, 2010
• WOF: Windows' biggest annoyances in your book
  By Julio Franco, August 14, 2010
• NPD: StarCraft II far outsells console games in July
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 13, 2010
• Nvidia posts $141 million loss, blames weak market
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 13, 2010
• Oracle accuses Google Android of infringing Java patents
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 13, 2010
• Asus preps Windows tablet for December, Android for March
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 13, 2010
• Weekend game deals: 50% off QuakeCon 2010 Pack
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 13, 2010
• Sony building Android 3.0-based PSP smartphone?
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 13, 2010
• Gateway SX 2311-03 Small Form Factor PC Review
  By Julio Franco, August 13, 2010
• id's Rage coming to iPhone, kills Xbox and PS2 games
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 12, 2010
• R.U.S.E. drops Ubisoft's DRM for Steam
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 12, 2010
• Zeus3 Trojan quietly steals $1m from bank accounts
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 12, 2010
• Seagate, Samsung partner up to make enterprise SSDs
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 12, 2010
• Revamped Apple TV to get iOS 4 and apps, but no 1080p
  By Jose Vilches, August 12, 2010
• Rumor: ATI 'Southern Islands' GPUs due in November
  By Jose Vilches, August 12, 2010
• Fastest quad-core, new six-core AMD chips in September
  By Jose Vilches, August 12, 2010
• Firefox 4 beta 3 adds support for multitouch on Windows 7
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 11, 2010
• Game industry added $4.9 billion to US economy last year
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 11, 2010
• Rumor: Duke Nukem Forever being developed by Gearbox
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 11, 2010
• iSuppli: Integrated graphics are taking over notebooks
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 11, 2010
• Wii sales reach 30 million in the U.S.
  By Jose Vilches, August 11, 2010
• July brings lower-than-expected revenue for mobo makers
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 11, 2010
• News around the web: Don't tax the internet
  By Erik Orejuela, August 11, 2010
• HP readying webOS tablet for early 2011
  By Jose Vilches, August 11, 2010
• Amazon considers hardware beyond Kindle e-readers?
  By Jose Vilches, August 11, 2010
• Zotac adds new Mini-ITX board with USB 3.0
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 11, 2010
• South Korea raids Google over Street View
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 10, 2010
• Dell Streak available this Friday for $550 unlocked [updated]
  By Jose Vilches, August 10, 2010
• Android hit with first Trojan, racks up charges via SMS
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 10, 2010
• THQ to fight pre-owned games with premium online content
  By Jose Vilches, August 10, 2010
• Tuesday tech deals: 1TB Samsung Spinpoint HDD for $58
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 10, 2010
• News around the web: Movies infographics collection
  By Erik Orejuela, August 10, 2010
• Asus intros B Series notebooks with Sonata batteries
  By Jose Vilches, August 10, 2010
• Toshiba announces self-deleting hard drive technology
  By Jose Vilches, August 10, 2010
• Microsoft adds 'PC vs. Mac' section to Windows 7 site
  By Jose Vilches, August 09, 2010
• Google, Verizon share Net neutrality proposal
  By Jose Vilches, August 09, 2010
• Best Buy working on its own Android tablet
  By Jose Vilches, August 09, 2010
• News around the web: StarCraft II 1.02 patch available
  By Erik Orejuela, August 09, 2010
• Rumors of a Verizon iPhone get louder, due in January?
  By Jose Vilches, August 09, 2010
• Jetway intros Mini Top barebones with Nvidia Ion 2 graphics
  By Jose Vilches, August 09, 2010
• TechSpot Weekly: Join us on Facebook + giveaway
  By Julio Franco, August 09, 2010
• Weekend tech reading: Dragon Age II focusing on consoles (not?)
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 08, 2010
• WOF: What's your favorite media player and why?
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 06, 2010
• EVGA releases update to overclock GTX 460 by 7%
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 06, 2010
• Next iPod touch to get FaceTime-compatible camera?
  By Jose Vilches, August 06, 2010
• Weekend game deals: 50% off Fallout 3, 33% off Dragon Age
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 06, 2010
• Acer launches dual-boot Android/XP netbook in Taiwan
  By Jose Vilches, August 06, 2010
• Dell readying 30-inch UltraSharp display with IPS panel
  By Jose Vilches, August 06, 2010
• PCGA: PC gaming hardware outships major consoles
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 06, 2010
• Google, Verizon deny plans to undermine net neutrality
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 05, 2010
• Patch Tuesday: Microsoft to issue record number of bulletins
  By Jose Vilches, August 05, 2010
• HP preps updated business netbook, Mini 5103
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 05, 2010
• Clearwire to trial LTE network, remains committed to WiMAX
  By Jose Vilches, August 05, 2010
• Logitech intros new G-series PC gaming peripherals
  By Jose Vilches, August 05, 2010
• Nielsen: Gaming surpasses email in time spent online
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 05, 2010
• Google Wave killed, drifts into the sunset
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 04, 2010
• Microsoft readying the Arc Touch Mouse for September?
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 04, 2010
• Palit announces overclocked GTX 460 with 2GB of memory
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 04, 2010
• Intel settles antitrust suit with FTC, admits no wrongdoing
  By Jose Vilches, August 04, 2010
• MSI's P600, S6000 notebooks now shipping in the US
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 04, 2010
• News around the web: Why jailbreak the iPhone?
  By Erik Orejuela, August 04, 2010
• UltraSn0w lets you use the iPhone 4 with other carriers
  By Jose Vilches, August 04, 2010
• AMD Ontario-equipped netbooks due out early next year
  By Jose Vilches, August 04, 2010
• Crysis 2 delayed until early 2011, dated GPUs rejoice
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 04, 2010
• TechSpot's Laptop Buying Guide: Third Quarter 2010
  By Julio Franco, August 04, 2010
• Google rolls out multiple account sign-in feature
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 03, 2010
• Xfire purchased by Titan Gaming, developers leaving
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 03, 2010
• StarCraft II deemed the best-selling PC game of 2010
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 03, 2010
• RIM launches BlackBerry 6 platform, BlackBerry Torch 9800
  By Jose Vilches, August 03, 2010
• Tuesday tech deals: 40" Sharp Aquos for $550, free shipping
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 03, 2010
• News around the web: Call of Duty recruits 20 million
  By Erik Orejuela, August 03, 2010
• Kingston announces water-cooled HyperX H2O memory kits
  By Jose Vilches, August 03, 2010
• Samsung announces new three platter 2TB EcoGreen HDD
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 03, 2010
• Android continues to outsell iPhone in second quarter
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 02, 2010
• Digital Storm offers Nvidia's 3D Vision Surround with desktops
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 02, 2010
• Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac priced, coming in October
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 02, 2010
• Microsoft rushes out patch for critical shortcut flaw
  By Jose Vilches, August 02, 2010
• WiMAX spreads in Delaware, California, Florida and Michigan
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 02, 2010
• U.S. carriers to trial 'pay-by-smartphone' system
  By Jose Vilches, August 02, 2010
• Browser-based iPhone 4 jailbreak goes live
  By Jose Vilches, August 02, 2010
• TechSpot Weekly: Laptop buying guide incoming!
  By Julio Franco, August 02, 2010
• Weekend tech reading: StarCraft II overheating bug confirmed
  By Matthew DeCarlo, August 01, 2010