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Tranquil MMC-12 Media Center announced: Sandy Bridge CPU power in a 1.5-inch tall case

By Jamie Keene on December 27, 2011 06:51 am + 23 comments

Tranquil PC has shown off photos of a forthcoming new design for its media center systems, and it's Continue reading…
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iOS 5.0.1 jailbreak now untethered for all but iPhone 4S and iPad 2

By Thomas Ricker on December 27, 2011 06:00 am + 46 comments

All iOS devices except the iPhone 4S and iPad 2 have been set free of their tethered jailbreak Continue reading…
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Boxee updates apps to version 1.5, says no more upgrades for PC users

By David Pierce on December 27, 2011 05:31 am + 32 comments

Boxee rolled out version 1.5 of its Windows, Mac, and Ubuntu apps today, but the news is Continue reading…
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PS Vita firmware 1.510 out, Uncharted and Gravity Daze get demos

By Sam Byford on December 27, 2011 04:46 am + 7 comments

The first post-launch firmware update (if you don't count Version 1.50 on day one) for the Continue reading…
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Acer won't give up on tablets and smartphones, will have fewer models

By Vlad Savov on December 27, 2011 04:10 am + 13 comments

Among the tumult of its reorganization this year, Acer has managed to stimulate imaginations Continue reading…
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'Star Wars: The Old Republic' racks up one million MMO users in two weeks

By Sam Sheffer on December 27, 2011 03:40 am + 28 comments

Star Wars: The Old Republic is now the "fastest-growing subscription MMO in history" with over one Continue reading…
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Nintendo 3DS sales exceed four million in Japan, Mario titles reach milestones

By Sam Sheffer on December 27, 2011 02:48 am + 11 comments

Although Nintendo's had a rough year in terms of profits, its recent 3DS games and console sales Continue reading…
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NTT Docomo joins Samsung and four others in joint venture to compete with Qualcomm

By Thomas Ricker on December 27, 2011 01:46 am + 9 comments

NTT Docomo just announced a basic agreement with five other companies to establish a joint venture Continue reading…
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DJ Earworm's United State of Pop 2011 available to watch, download

By Sam Sheffer on December 27, 2011 12:46 am + 23 comments

What do you get when the hottest club thumpin', fist pumpin' tunes of the year are mashed up into a Continue reading…
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Turmoil at RIM: a new CEO, BlackBerry 10 delays, and buyout rumors

By Dieter Bohn on December 26, 2011 11:59 pm

It has been a tough year for RIM. The BlackBerry PlayBook has not seen much success, its co-CEO Continue reading…