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TI: Dual-Core OMAP5 Faster Than Quad-Core Cortex A9 February 25, 2012 – 6:00 PM – CPU
Texas Instruments (TI) is questioning the performance advantage of quad-core smartphone processors over dual-core processors. Read more
HP Releasing Windows 8 Atom-Based Tablet Too February 25, 2012 – 12:00 PM – Tablets and Smartphones
HP has chosen Intel's platform to create a Windows 8 tablet because it's not clear when Windows on ARM will be released. Read more
UK Ad Uses Facial-recognition to Target Women February 25, 2012 – 6:00 AM – Miscellaneous
A billboard ad that's only full visible to women. Read more
Dutch Ad Points to a Diablo 3 Launch on April 19 February 25, 2012 – 3:00 AM – Software
Jaw Wilson said a Diablo 3 launch announcement will be made in the near future. Meanwhile, there's talk that Diablo 3 will go retail on April 19. Read more
Nvidia to Demo VoLTE, LTE Gaming at MWC 2012 February 24, 2012 – 10:00 PM – Tablets and Smartphones
Next week at MWC 2012, Nvidia is demoing LTE gaming using its software defined radio modem, and seamless voice call switching between 3G and LTE ... Read more
Trackpad Patent Hints Google May Bring Android to Desktop February 24, 2012 – 7:00 PM – Tablets and Smartphones
Android on your desktop? That's what some are taking away from Google's latest patent application. Read more
Office 15 Apps Will Have Touch Mode February 24, 2012 – 5:00 PM – Software
The Office 15 apps will feature a Touch Button that will allow customers to switch between the traditional mouse/keyboard setup and touch-based ... Read more
Graphics Chip Shipments Down 10 Percent in Q4 2012 February 24, 2012 – 3:00 PM – Graphics Cards
The impact of the Taiwan flood reached through to graphics chips as shipments dropped from 138.5 million units in Q3 to 124 million in Q3, Jon ... Read more
New Nvidia Drivers 295.73 Improve Performance in Skyrim February 24, 2012 – 1:00 PM – Graphics Cards
Nvidia has released a new GeForce 295.73 WHQL-certified driver that offers up to 45 percent performance increase in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Read more
Intel Says Moore's Law Depends on Increasing Efficiency February 24, 2012 – 11:00 AM – CPU
In a keynote given at ISSCC, Intel executive vice president and chief product officer Dadi Perlumtter provided a long term outlook of processor ... Read more
VIA Intros "World's First" Quad-Core Mini-ITX Boards February 24, 2012 – 9:00 AM – Motherboards
VIA has reintroduced two mini-ITX boards that now support its 1.2 GHz VIA QuadCore E-Series processor. Read more
Qualcomm: Quad-Core Snapdragon Phones Not Before Q4 February 24, 2012 – 6:00 AM – CPU
Qualcomm will not be joining the parade of quad-core processor makers at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona next week. Read more
Nvidia Enters Next-Gen LTE Pact With Suppliers February 24, 2012 – 3:00 AM – Tablets and Smartphones
Nvidia is partnering with several cellular silicon suppliers to add LTE support to the Tegra 3 SoC, allowing OEMs to quickly add 4G LTE to their ... Read more
Blizzard Free-to-Play Game Rumor Resurfaces February 24, 2012 – 12:00 AM – Software
It's still probably related to Blizzard's secret "Titan" project, but an insider swears Blizzard is expanding its business to the free-to-play ... Read more
AMD Had a Chance to Get Llano Into Apple's Macbook Air February 23, 2012 – 10:00 PM – CPU
Apple is a prestigious customer for Intel, as the chip maker enjoys being in the spotlight whenever Apple launches a new PC. Read more
HP Projects to Have Windows 8 PCs by Year's End February 23, 2012 – 8:00 PM – Software
If all goes well with the Windows 8 launch, HP should have products ready by the time the new OS arrives on the market. Read more
Report: AMD Considered Buying Nvidia Before ATI Purchase February 23, 2012 – 6:00 PM – Graphics Cards
Former AMD employees claim the company had its eyes set on Nvidia first before purchasing ATI. Read more
Nvidia Renames Tegra 3's Ninja Core '4-PLUS-1' February 23, 2012 – 4:40 PM – Tablets and Smartphones
We'll admit that 'Ninja Core' isn't exactly descriptive... Read more
Deals Feb 23: Samsung 256GB 830 SSD + Ghost 15 $340 February 23, 2012 – 4:00 PM – Buyers Guides
Get your solid state drive deals here. Read more
Microsoft Launches Anti-Google Campaign With Video Jab February 23, 2012 – 2:00 PM – Software
Microsoft tells businesses Google isn't serious about Google Apps. Read more
Intel to Manufacture 22nm FPGAs for Tabula February 23, 2012 – 12:00 PM – CPU
Intel has sold 22 nm manufacturing capacity to Tabula. Read more
Samsung to Soon Preview Quad-Core Exynos Processor February 23, 2012 – 10:00 AM – CPU
Samsung is expected to be showcasing two next-generation mobile processors at the Mobile World Congress, which will open its doors on February 27 ... Read more
Former iPhone Factory Workers Call for Reform in Open Letter February 23, 2012 – 7:30 AM – Tablets and Smartphones
Former factory workers join SumOfUs in their call to make Apple products more ethical. Read more
UK High Court Allows Legal Claim to Be Served via Facebook February 23, 2012 – 6:00 AM – Miscellaneous
Don't log onto Facebook if you've been naughty. Read more
Windows 8 Will (Finally) Include Support for UK English February 23, 2012 – 4:30 AM – Software
Something to cheer up your grey day. Read more