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News Archive for March 2009

• HP considering Android-based netbook?
  March 31, 2009
• Wikipedia founder pulls the plug on search project
  March 31, 2009
• EA offers DRM de-activation tool for more games
  March 31, 2009
• News around the web: Tech Ekes Out Job Gains in '08
  March 31, 2009
• AMD to introduce entry-level desktop platform "Pisces"
  March 31, 2009
• Microsoft to discontinue Encarta
  March 31, 2009
• OCZ officially launches “do-it-yourself” Neutrino netbook
  March 31, 2009
• Sony drops PlayStation 2 price to $99
  March 31, 2009
• Asus GeForce ENGTX285 TOP review @ TechSpot
  March 31, 2009
• Pirate Bay lets users share torrent links on Facebook
  March 30, 2009
• Nvidia looking to buy Via shares?
  March 30, 2009
• Nvidia unveils new Quadro graphics cards
  March 30, 2009
• Google offers free music downloads in China
  March 30, 2009
• Parallels introduces Workstation Extreme
  March 30, 2009
• TomTom settles with Microsoft, pays for patent access
  March 30, 2009
• News around the web: Top 10 Awesome Star Wars Toys
  March 30, 2009
• Western Digital buys solid state drive maker
  March 30, 2009
• Skype app confirmed for iPhone and BlackBerry
  March 30, 2009
• Mozilla patches two security holes in Firefox 3.0.8
  March 30, 2009
• Weekend tech reading: Good-Bye XP. Hello Windows 7
  March 29, 2009
• Intel offers up more Larrabee details at GDC
  March 27, 2009
• Bethesda plans more DLC for Fallout 3
  March 27, 2009
• Via to demo first Em-ITX board
  March 27, 2009
• Google adds voice and location-based search to BlackBerry
  March 27, 2009
• Electronic Arts gives up on DRM?
  March 27, 2009
• SlingPlayer Mobile for BlackBerry exits beta
  March 27, 2009
• Asus to introduce first Eee PC with optical drive
  March 27, 2009
• Skype finally coming to the iPhone next week?
  March 27, 2009
• News around the web: 14 Weird and Wacky Keyboards
  March 27, 2009
• Nvidia countersues Intel for breach of contract
  March 27, 2009
• Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! USB review @ TechSpot
  March 27, 2009
• Left 4 Dead surpasses 2.5 million in retail sales
  March 26, 2009
• News around the web: The Luxury Chocolate Lover
  March 26, 2009
• Fallout 3 crowned Game of the Year at GDC
  March 26, 2009
• Windows 7 RC launch date 'confirmed' by Microsoft
  March 26, 2009
• Download of the Week: Xobni
  March 26, 2009
• Stardock introduces non-traditional DRM solution
  March 26, 2009
• Apple posts graphics update for 17-inch MacBook Pro
  March 26, 2009
• Western Digital unveils 2TB My Book external HDDs
  March 26, 2009
• Nintendo ships 50 million Wii consoles worldwide
  March 26, 2009
• News around the web: Boxed Water
  March 25, 2009
• ISPs deny joining RIAA's fight against piracy
  March 25, 2009
• Fallout 3: The Pitt DLC is back on Xbox Live
  March 25, 2009
• FTC warns vendors who use DRM to disclose limits
  March 25, 2009
• Microsoft Office 14 to ship in 32 and 64-bit versions
  March 25, 2009
• China blocks access to YouTube
  March 25, 2009
• Red Hat CEO sees no need for Linux desktop today
  March 25, 2009
• Netflix couples DVD reviews to Facebook profiles
  March 25, 2009
• Blockbuster, TiVo team up for movie download service
  March 25, 2009
• Google tweaks search engine results
  March 25, 2009
• Pirate Bay to launch VPN service for improved anonymity
  March 24, 2009
• Microsoft unveils new Games For Windows features
  March 24, 2009
• Startup seeks to stream video games to microconsoles
  March 24, 2009
• Nintendo to introduce downloadable games on DSi
  March 24, 2009
• Intel releases tool to boost mobile gaming performance
  March 24, 2009
• World of Goo creator tells game developers to avoid DRM
  March 24, 2009
• News around the web: Obama Sides With RIAA
  March 24, 2009
• Crytek shows off CryEngine 3 for consoles
  March 24, 2009
• Fallout 3 'The Pitt' DLC launches packed with glitches
  March 24, 2009
• OCZ officially launches Behemoth and Eclipse gaming mice
  March 24, 2009
• Asus Rampage II GENE microATX motherboard review @ TechSpot
  March 24, 2009
• Acer prepares 11.6-inch Aspire One netbook
  March 23, 2009
• Nvidia plans Geforce GTX 275 against Radeon HD 4890
  March 23, 2009
• IE8 sees small user loss over first weekend
  March 23, 2009
• AMD to demo Havok physics at GDC this week
  March 23, 2009
• Microsoft confirms Left 4 Dead DLC release date
  March 23, 2009
• Intel delays Menlow Atom launch
  March 23, 2009
• Dell smartphone prototypes fail to impress carriers
  March 23, 2009
• Chrome survives hackers in annual browser bash
  March 23, 2009
• Rockstar announces Max Payne 3
  March 23, 2009
• Weekend tech: Apple upcoming 17-inch iMac for $899?
  March 21, 2009
• Crytek releases Crysis Wars mod tools and patch
  March 20, 2009
• Sony, Google take on Kindle with public-domain eBooks
  March 20, 2009
• Microsoft solicits testers to keep sending IE8 bug reports
  March 22, 2009
• Friday tech deals: Laptop round-up
  March 20, 2009
• Latest iPhone SDK hints at future Apple hardware
  March 20, 2009
• News around the web: Prepaid Wireless Takes Off
  March 20, 2009
• Google adds 'Undo Send' feature to Gmail Labs
  March 20, 2009
• Apple, AT&T face another lawsuit over iPhone 3G speeds
  March 20, 2009
• Intel to launch 2.0GHz Atom CPU next month?
  March 20, 2009
• Apple begins selling HD movies via iTunes
  March 20, 2009
• Intel to introduce new CPUs, drop prices on existing lineup
  March 19, 2009
• Nvidia brings PhysX processing to the Wii
  March 19, 2009
• News around the web: GNOME 2.26 Released
  March 19, 2009
• AT&T to offer iPhone 3G with no contract
  March 19, 2009
• Safari, IE 8 and Firefox exploited in first day of hacking contest
  March 19, 2009
• Via introduces embedded x86 board aimed at cars
  March 19, 2009
• Super Talent unveils new UltraDrive performance SSDs
  March 19, 2009
• Update for TF2 includes multi-core rendering
  March 19, 2009
• Samsung ships DDR3 modules with 16GB capacity
  March 19, 2009
• Internet Explorer 8 launches today at noon
  March 19, 2009
• AMD's flagship Phenom II X4 955 to arrive on April 20?
  March 18, 2009
• News around the web: Ubuntu 9.04's New Themes
  March 18, 2009
• AMD releases Catalyst 9.3 drivers
  March 18, 2009
• Google delivers Chrome 2.0 beta, touts speed boost
  March 18, 2009
• Fujitsu takes on the Kindle with color eBook reader
  March 18, 2009
• FTC asked to probe Google's security practices
  March 18, 2009
• Apple's iPhone App Store hits 800 million downloads
  March 18, 2009
• Logitech announces new notebook accesories
  March 18, 2009
• Psystar taunts Apple with smaller and faster Mac clone
  March 18, 2009
• IBM reportedly in talks to buy Sun Microsystems
  March 18, 2009
• 5 Beautiful HTPC Cases Reviewed @ TechSpot
  March 18, 2009
• Discovery sues Amazon over Kindle
  March 18, 2009
• Via intros reference design for 1080p-capable netbooks
  March 17, 2009
• Nvidia, Sony sign deal over PhysX support on PS3
  March 17, 2009
• Opera wants Microsoft to include other browsers in Windows 7
  March 17, 2009
• Linux on netbooks to fall below 10% in 2009
  March 17, 2009
• News around the web: The PC of 2019
  March 17, 2009
• Apple denies DRM in new iPod shuffle headphones, but confirms licensing fee
  March 17, 2009
• Apple details iPhone OS 3.0 update
  March 17, 2009
• HTC plans at least three more Android phones
  March 17, 2009
• Hundreds of Comcast passwords leak onto the web
  March 17, 2009
• Valve adds in-game downloadable content to Steam
  March 17, 2009
• Dell unleashes its ultra-thin Adamo laptop
  March 17, 2009
• Nvidia cancels Nvision 2009
  March 16, 2009
• Windows 7 public release candidate coming in May?
  March 16, 2009
• HP starts offering longer-lasting Enviro laptop batteries
  March 16, 2009
• Samsung expects SSDs and HDDs to reach price parity
  March 16, 2009
• Bethesda releases Fallout 3: The Pitt DLC trailer
  March 16, 2009
• Game publishers pressure Sony to drop PS3 price
  March 16, 2009
• Nvidia spent $43.6 million on faulty chips
  March 16, 2009
• AMD calls for new battery measurement standard
  March 16, 2009
• Adobe fixes security flaw in Adobe Reader 9
  March 16, 2009
• Intel threatens AMD's x86 chip production
  March 16, 2009
• New iPod shuffle hides DRM chip?
  March 16, 2009
• Microsoft-Novell partnership yielding little results
  March 14, 2009
• Download of the Week: Miro
  March 13, 2009
• Online gaming grows on consoles, Xbox 360 leads the way
  March 13, 2009
• Amazon uses DMCA to prevent third-party eBook sales
  March 13, 2009
• Apple goes to court over exploding iPod Touch
  March 13, 2009
• News around the web: The next Shawn Fanning
  March 13, 2009
• Microsoft details new changes to Windows 7
  March 13, 2009
• Opera tests server-side optimization technology
  March 13, 2009
• Free POP3 access hits Hotmail users worldwide, finally
  March 13, 2009
• VIA launches 1080p-capable chipset for netbooks
  March 13, 2009
• OLPC to use ARM processors on the XO-2?
  March 12, 2009
• IE8 release date set for March 20?
  March 12, 2009
• News around the web: Battery that 'charges in seconds'
  March 12, 2009
• Apple set to unveil iPhone OS 3.0 next week
  March 12, 2009
• Can Mozilla survive without Google?
  March 12, 2009
• Major Android update to arrive next month
  March 12, 2009
• Firefox 3.1 beta 3 released
  March 12, 2009
• Crytek announces cross-platform CryEngine 3
  March 12, 2009
• Google re-launches GrandCentral as Google Voice, introduces new features
  March 12, 2009
• Apple ships iTunes 8.1 update along with new features
  March 12, 2009
• Nintendo DS hits 100 million milestone
  March 11, 2009
• Google suffers another service outage
  March 12, 2009
• A-DATA readies high performance line of SSDs
  March 11, 2009
• F.E.A.R. 2 downloadable content coming next month
  March 11, 2009
• Foxconn joins VIA's white-box netbook alliance
  March 11, 2009
• Sony works with NBC to bring more content to PlayStation 3
  March 11, 2009
• Windows 7 set to get application compatibility tester
  March 11, 2009
• Amazing "sixth sense" technology shown off at TED
  March 11, 2009
• Microsoft details Windows Mobile Marketplace plans
  March 11, 2009
• News around the web: How Low Can PC Prices Go?
  March 11, 2009
• Apple unveils new 4GB iPod shuffle
  March 11, 2009
• Google to block free SMS function on third party apps
  March 10, 2009
• Microsoft fixes eight bugs in Patch Tuesday update
  March 10, 2009
• IE8 to be the last IE-engine based Microsoft browser?
  March 10, 2009
• Hitachi pleads guilty to LCD price-fixing
  March 10, 2009
• Chinese hackers crack iTunes gift cards algorithm
  March 10, 2009
• Diablo 3 tentative release date, before Xmas
  March 10, 2009
• USB 3.0 tests due in June
  March 10, 2009
• Apple wants to squelch rogue iPhone app store
  March 10, 2009
• News around the web: USB Finger Beta
  March 10, 2009
• Samsung launches three platter 1.5TB HDD
  March 10, 2009
• Microsoft intros notebook cooling base
  March 10, 2009
• Intel promises high-performance ULV chips to the masses
  March 9, 2009
• Facebook restores photos lost in weekend outage
  March 9, 2009
• YouTube says no to U.K. music videos
  March 9, 2009
• Apple iPhone now has more apps than Windows Mobile
  March 9, 2009
• Norwegian public broadcaster launches BitTorrent tracker
  March 9, 2009
• More rumors emerge of touch-screen Apple netbook
  March 9, 2009
• Google Docs deals with security issue
  March 9, 2009
• Zoho Writer 2.0 debuts with fresh look
  March 9, 2009
• Seagate demos 6Gbps SATA interface
  March 9, 2009
• Weekend tech reading: OS X Snow Leopard taking shape
  March 8, 2009
• Nvidia releases GeForce 182.08 WHQL drivers
  March 6, 2009
• Download of the Week: HandBrake
  March 6, 2009
• Clearwire sheds light on future WiMAX rollouts
  March 6, 2009
• Philips shows off transparent OLED display
  March 7, 2009
• Microsoft confirms option to ditch IE8 in Windows 7
  March 6, 2009
• News around the web: Making solar cheaper than coal
  March 6, 2009
• Unauthorized iPhone App stores begin to appear
  March 6, 2009
• Circuit City to close all stores on March 8
  March 6, 2009
• OCZ Technology intros DIY netbook
  March 6, 2009
• Bioshock 2 teaser site goes up
  March 5, 2009
• Apple to release iPhone in China?
  March 6, 2009
• Nvidia ponders x86 CPUs for low-cost computers
  March 6, 2009
• Amazon launches game trade-in program
  March 5, 2009
• Left 4 Dead DLC due before end of April
  March 5, 2009
• Fallout 3's The Pitt DLC dated for March 24
  March 5, 2009
• Microsoft drops Xbox Live Gold membership price
  March 5, 2009
• Microsoft releases Windows Vista SP2 RC to the public
  March 5, 2009
• Mozilla ships Firefox 3.0.7, renames next version 3.5
  March 5, 2009
• Access multiple email accounts with Gmail in 3 easy steps @ TechSpot Blog
  March 5, 2009
• Linux on netbooks not a big hit
  March 5, 2009
• Sony PlayStation 2 turns 9 years old
  March 5, 2009
• Intel P55 boards to ship in July
  March 4, 2009
• Skype gives away its high-quality audio codec
  March 4, 2009
• Offline Google Calendar now available to all
  March 4, 2009
• Transcend introduces shock-resistant portable HDD
  March 4, 2009
• Microsoft prepares netbook-specific version of Office
  March 4, 2009
• News around the web: ToysRUs pays $5M for toys.com
  March 4, 2009
• AMD chip making spinoff launches as GlobalFoundries
  March 4, 2009
• Amazon releases free Kindle app for iPhones
  March 4, 2009
• Microsoft makes IE8 optional in Windows 7
  March 4, 2009
• Asus Eee Keyboard to arrive in mid-2009
  March 3, 2009
• ASRock said to be entering the entry-level laptop market
  March 4, 2009
• Amazon's VoD now working through the Roku
  March 3, 2009
• Pirate Bay trial ends, verdict due in April
  March 3, 2009
• Nvidia announces new mobile GPUs
  March 3, 2009
• Worldwide PC shipments set for massive decline in 2009
  March 3, 2009
• News around the web: Asus shows dual-screen laptop
  March 3, 2009
• Via introduces new Em-ITX form factor
  March 3, 2009
• AMD unveils new 40nm mobile GPUs
  March 3, 2009
• Apple updates desktop lineup
  March 3, 2009
• TechSpot's Laptop Buying Guide - March 2009
  March 3, 2009
• Psion sues Intel over netbook name for $1.2 billion
  March 2, 2009
• Nvidia launches drivers for Windows 7 beta
  March 2, 2009
• Intel inks deal with TSMC for custom Atom designs
  March 2, 2009
• AMD to cut Radeon HD 4800 prices
  March 2, 2009
• News around the web: Nokia confirms US problem
  March 2, 2009
• Netflix takes heat over Silverlight-based player
  March 2, 2009
• Amazon backtracks on Kindle 2 text-to-speech feature
  March 2, 2009
• A Quick Guide to Bulk File Renaming @ TechSpot
  March 2, 2009
• Weekend tech reading: Microsoft Office Labs vision for the next decade (video)
  March 1, 2009