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Lenovo Refreshes ThinkPad Range, Includes T-Series
Lenovo has announced a range of laptops as part of its ThinkPad line. The devices bring a new keyboard, USB 3.0 and Ivy Bridge internals.
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'Minecraft: Xbox 360' Edition Reaches 1 Million Copies Sold
Minecraft, which released on the Xbox 360 for Xbox Live Arcade May 9, has broken the record for digital sales. The title has sold a million copies, breaking Trials Evolution's record in the process.
Day Maker Charges iPhones in Toaster, Releasing February 2013: What You Need to Know (VIDEO)
Charging and using an iPhone as an alarm simultaneously is typically done through plugging the phone in and leaving it on a bedside table. A new Kickstarter project aims to make waking up fun, called Day Maker: the Charging iPhone Alarm Toaster by Habitco.
'Tomb Raider' Reboot Delayed Until Q1 2013, Upcoming E3 Content Teased
"Tomb Raider" - the reboot of the long-running franchise, previewed at E3 2011 - has been delayed until the first quarter of 2013, the developer Crystal Dynamics announced. The studio said it wants more development time, as "new things" are being brought to the game.
Nokia Lumia 900 Available Now in the UK
After being released in April 8 for AT&T as part of the carrier's biggest ever marketing push, and expected to sell around two million devices during the second quarter, the Lumia 900 is now available in the UK. The phone brings the latest Windows Phone Tango update, not available on some Windows Phone devices.
Apple Dropping Google Maps in iOS 6, Launching 'Mind-Blowing' Replacement
Citing trusted sources, 9to5mac has reported that Apple is going to replace Google Maps with its own map service. As part of the service, Apple will roll out a 3D mode that promises to be "mind-blowing."
Samsung Galaxy S3: Top 10 Exciting Features Explained
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is finally out and, before the hubbub begins to die down, here's a look at the top 10 exciting cool features in the device.
Rovio Announces Acquisition of Casey's Contraptions IP, Amazing Alex Coming Soon
Rovio, the makers of the record-breaking mobile franchise Angry Birds, has announced its upcoming title: Amazing Alex. The game is based on Casey's Contraptions, which Rovio has acquired.
Droid Incredible 4G LTE Versus HTC One X: Which High-End HTC Android Phone is Better?
The much-rumored HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE was an early reveal for CTIA 2012, the trade show running from May 8-10 in New Orleans. As an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich device, the Incredible 4G LTE could be a competitor with HTC's high-end HTC One X. So, how do the phones compare?
BlackBerry 9320 Announcement Appeals to Low-End: What You Need to Know
Only last week, at the beginning of May, after unveiling BlackBerry 10 and the release of developer devices, did RIM unveil the Curve 9320. The phone runs BlackBerry OS 7.1 and includes the customary QWERTY keyboard synonymous with BlackBerry, but looks to be almost identical to the device's which have caused RIM's market share - and popularity - to fall.
CTIA 2012: iCache Geode Case Doubles as Digital Wallet for iPhones
NFC and mobile payments have been long-rumored for the iPhone, though Apple hasn't hinted anything about them coming to the sixth generation iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5. However, it hasn't stopped iCache from unveiling a case that doubles as a digital wallet.
Google-Oracle Trial Third Phase Could be Removed Due to Lack of Damages
At the end of the fourth week of the Google vs Oracle patent dispute trial, Judge William Alsup said he may remove the third and final phase of the trial that covers damages. Alsup recently seemed frustrated over the two companies bringing in representative who expressed the same message as the company.
Full Internet Explorer Browsing with Kinect in Testing, E3 Announcement?
Browsing the Internet from the Xbox 360 has probably been one of the most requested features since the console's launch in 2005. The PlayStation 3 already offers a browser, though Microsoft will be doing so sans a controller: Internet Explorer will be used with Kinect. Specifically, Internet Explorer 9.
Judge Criticizes Google and Oracle for Dragging Patent Dispute to Fourth Week
The Oracle-Google Java trial marches on and on Wednesday, May 9, Stanford professor John Mitchell claimed Android infringed on two Java patents. Mitchell is a witness hired by Oracle.
Explore Businesses from the Browser as Google Maps Supports Indoor Business Photos
Google Maps for Android has been updated to version 6.7, bringing support for local offers and indoor directions for supported businesses. Businesses can also share interior photos to paint a clearer picture for consumers.
Facebook Rivals iOS and Android with Social 'App Center' App Store
Facebook has joined Apple and Google by offering an app store for its platform, allowing users to go to a dedicated place to run social apps. Facebook says it is the perfect place for the 900 million Facebook users to find apps.
HTC Evo 4G LTE vs iPhone 4S vs Nokia Lumia 900: Here's What You Should Know
Sprint has announced the HTC Evo 4G LTE is coming to the network May 18 for $199 on a two-year contract. Sprint also offers the iPhone 4S - Apple's flagship device - while Microsoft's Nokia Lumia 900 is now available on AT&T. So with eight days to go before the Evo 4G LTE launches, it's time to see how the three devices compare.
Microsoft Releases 23 Patches for Windows Services, Possible Attacks in 30 Days
Microsoft released a patch on Tuesday, May 8, which included 23 fixes across a number of services. The security flaws expose billions of Windows users to remote code execution attacks.
Google SVP Andy Rubin Returns to Court in Oracle-Google Patent Trial
Google's head of Android and senior vice president, Andy Rubin, is the latest person from the company to be called back into the Oracle-Google patent trial.
Over 50,000 Devices 'Smoked' by Windows Phone
The "Smoked by Windows Phone" tests Microsoft launched at CES 2012 have been well-publicised, with some contestants claiming Microsoft is fixing the challenges to ensure its devices win. Whether or not those claims are true, Microsoft has released figures showing over 50,000 non-Windows Phone devices have been "Smoked by Windows Phone" resulting in a 98 percent success rate.
iOS Notification Banner Appears on iCloud.com, Hints Testing Underway
In 2011, Apple introduced iOS 5 - the latest major software update for iOS devices. A key feature of the update was a notification banner, similar to Android's in style and functionality which replaced the pop-up notifications. That notification banner looks to be expanding outside of iOS devices, to the iCloud.
CTIA 2012: Samsung Focus 2, HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE Vie for Attention
Two 4G LTE phones have been confirmed for the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) wireless trade show, which runs from May 7-10, 2012 in New Orleans. Two phones have been revealed: the Samsung Focus 2 for AT&T, a budget 4G LTE Windows Phone device that has hit AT&T stores, while the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE is an Android 4.0 device heading for Verizon.
Mac OS X Lion FileVault Password Flaw Discovered: Apple Silent on Fix
Over three months ago, a flaw was posted on Apple's Support Communities forum that stored password in OS X Lion were in clear text. The flaw was discovered by users who upgraded from OS X Snow Leopard to Lion.
BlackBerry 10 Device Names Leaked in Developer Alpha Unit
Last week during BlackBerry World, the company unveiled Blackberry 10 - its latest operating system - and an alpha developer unit. Shortly after handing out developer units, codenames of future devices surfaced.
LG Google TV v2.0 Coming to US in May
LG is planning to launch the next version of Google TV in the week of May 21, ahead of expectations that Apple is going to enter the TV market in 2012. Initially U.S.-only, the TV could launch in Europe and Asia depending on market response.
Elder Scrolls Online MMO Teaser Trailer and Leaked Screenshots: What You Need to Know (PHOTOS)
The Elder Scrolls Online is the franchise's first entry into multiplayer, a feature requested by many fans over past games. After revealing the game on GameInformer's July issue cover image, ZeniMax Online released a teaser trailer even as screenshots of the game surfaced.
Adobe Warns Flash Player Exploit, Releases Emergency Patch
Hackers are exploiting critical vulnerabilities in Flash Player, Adobe warned users Friday. It has since released an emergency patch.
