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iOS 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak tool released, supports 4S, iPad 3
- News of an untethered jailbreak for Apple's iPhone OS 5.1.1 has been circulating for at least several days, but this morning iOS hackers managed to release the fruits of their labor: Greenpois0n's Absinthe 2.0.x. If you're curious, the press release…
Rumor: Windows 8 RC will launch June 1, will ship with Adobe Flash
- Neowin reports that well-known Windows insider "Canouna" has tweeted the intended launch date for the official Release Preview (i.e. Release Candidate) of Windows 8. According to the source, the Windows 8 RC will be available on June 1. This latest…
After five days, Facebook ranks as worst IPO flop of the decade
- Facebook’s introduction on the Nasdaq certainly hasn’t lived up to the hype leading up to last Friday and the current forecast isn’t looking much better. The stock is down 16 percent from its IPO price, prompting Bloomberg to declare it…
Rumor: AMD "Piledriver" FX CPU production to begin Q3 2012
- Citing information from "industry sources", TechPowerup reports that the next generation of AMD FX processors will be in production during Q3 of 2012. While the wheels of production are expected to spin up for high-end FX desktop CPUs later this…
Diablo III becomes the fastest-selling PC game in history
- Despite a number of server-related issues surrounding the launch of Diablo III and the general displeasure of the “always-online” model, the title has become the fastest-selling PC game ever. Blizzard sold 3.5 million copies of the game within the first…
Is Apple's USB wall adapter really worth $29?
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While Apple is getting more competitive on system pricing, the company's accessories still seem wildly overpriced. For instance, the iOS USB power adapter costs $29, while generic units are readily available through Amazon for under as little as a dollar or two with free shipping...
Google warns users infected with DNSChanger malware, provides help
- Google has begun providing a warning to visitors who appear to be infected with DNSChanger, a malware which attempts to redirect users to various websites by modifying their DNS settings. The notification is a highly visible alert which tells the…
Sony patent aims to put content-interrupting commercials in video games
- If you thought randomly-placed in-game advertisements were annoying, you’d better be sitting down for this one. It’s come to light that Sony filed a patent that would implement content-suspending advertisements in video games.
Blizzard talks Diablo III hotfixes, real-money auctions shelved indefinitely
- Blizzard community manager “Nethaera” has published a post on the official Diablo III forums that outlines all of the hotfixes implemented thus far in the game. The messenger also delivers news regarding server instability and the fact that Blizzard has…
Weekend Open Forum: Most memorable videogame boss fights
- Boss fights have been a staple of video games since the beginning. Whether you play something as seemingly innocent as Mario or a game that scares the bejesus out of you. At the end of a level or the game…
The Pirate Bay circumvents ISP blocks with new IP address
- After being banned in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium and Italy as part of court-mandated blockades, infamous file sharing service The Pirate Bay appears to have circumvented the blocks in a bid to help subscribers from affected countries accessing its…
Legal documents hint at Xbox 720 release date
- The release date of Microsoft’s next generation console, commonly referred to as the Xbox 720, has been the topic of speculation for some time albeit with little to evidence to back up claims. But thanks to some legal documents that…
Sony, Samsung start enforcing minimum prices on HDTVs
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Amid declining global sales, Sony and Samsung are instructing US retailers to maintain minimum prices for televisions to increase profitability, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move is expected to help protect profits of both manufacturers as well as retailers such as Best Buy...
Windows 8 removes need for 'F8' key, advanced boot menu redesigned
- On Microsoft's MSDN blog, the company has revealed in great detail some of the changes we can expect to see to boot options inherent in Windows 8. Most notably, gone are the days of tapping F8 repeatedly. Also gone is…
Ive says current project is Apple's most important and best work yet
- Apple senior vice president of industrial design Jonathan “Jony” Ive believes that Apple’s best work has yet to see the light of day. Ive is responsible for designing many of Apple’s most successful products, including but not limited to the…
What if Apple's iTV wasn't a television at all?
- We’ve all heard the rumblings of an Apple television set and what it may or may not include but a new take on the iTV suggests it might not be a television at all. Forrester Research analyst James McQuivey believes…
Majority of HP's webOS Enyo team is heading to Google
- The majority of the Enyo team behind HP’s webOS HTML5 application framework has been scooped up by Google and will start work there soon. Among those departing are Matt McNulty – together with other team members, it’s being reported that…
LG Display announces 5.0-inch, 1080p AH-IPS display for smartphones
- There is no doubt that display manufacturers have been pushing the boundaries of technology with the latest line of touchscreen panels making their way into smartphones, and now LG Display looks set to push the envelope even further with the…
Yahoo launches Axis search browser for desktop, mobile platforms
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In its continued effort to supply us with head-scratching headlines, Yahoo has unveiled a pseudo-Web browser. Dubbed "Axis," the HTML5-based software will be a standalone browser for mobile platforms including iOS and Android, while the desktop version installs as a plug-in...
Microsoft Office coming to Android and iOS in November
- Microsoft is planning to release a full suite of Office apps for Android and iOS later this year. The apps are said to be launching in November and with full iOS compatibility, this means we could potentially see apps on…
Facebook, underwriters sued over "secret" changes to revenue forecast
- Facebook’s record-setting IPO was the talk of the town leading up to last Friday when shares were made available for purchase on the NASDAQ. To say that the process went smoothly would be the understatement of the century. The IPO…
Gigabyte to unveil world's lightest notebook on May 31
- Gigabyte is hosting a media event on May 31 in Taipei where they promise to unveil the lightest notebook on the planet. The briefing will happen less than a week before the start of Computex, one of the largest trade…
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iOS 5.1.1 untethered jailbreak tool released, supports 4S, iPad 3
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After five days, Facebook ranks as worst IPO flop of the decade
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Rumor: AMD "Piledriver" FX CPU production to begin Q3 2012
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Is Apple's USB wall adapter really worth $29?
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Google warns users infected with DNSChanger malware, provides help
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