Analysis: Intel wins the expected #1 supercomputer spot, right in the middle of Middle Kingdom

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  Samsung announces the Galaxy S4 Zoom with 16 MP camera, 10x optical zoom

  By Preetam Nath on June 12, 2013 5:54 pm

  Samsung goes official with their 10x optical zoom capable camera phone. Dubbed the Galaxy S4 Zoom, the new device is virtually a Galaxy S4 Mini with the camera slapped on its back.

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  Chinese national sentenced to 12 years in prison for selling pirated software

  By Jack Taylor on June 12, 2013 5:52 pm

  A US judge recently sentenced a Chinese national by the name of Ziang Li to 12 years in prison for allegedly selling more than USD$100 million in pirated software and games.  He was caught in the US territory of Saipan in June 2011 where he pleaded guilty in early...

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  ACLU files lawsuit over PRISM, Tech heavyweights ask for permission to lift the veil

  By Jack Taylor on June 12, 2013 5:40 pm

  The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the Obama administration on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 over what they refer to as a “dragnet” by the administration with its recently exposed PRISM program.  PRISM, which was exposed last week by former NSA contract employee Edward Snowden, presumably collects all...

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  HTC Butterfly S could cost around $670, One Mini coming in August

  By Adrian Diaconescu on June 12, 2013 5:37 pm

  Who’s ready for a new round of HTC-related rumors? The Butterfly S and One Mini (aka M4) are in the spotlight… again, as reputable sources around the web reveal new, trustworthy details about them.

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  How much living room space will you need for the new Kinect to function?

  By Harrison Engstrom on June 12, 2013 5:32 pm

  While the Xbox 360′s Kinect was a nice peripheral that could play a few good games with friends and family, it looks like the Xbox One’s Kinect is here to stay. But what if you don’t have the space to actually used the console properly? Well, Microsoft has decided...

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  EA still undecided about next-gen DRM

  By Harrison Engstrom on June 12, 2013 5:31 pm

  At E3 today, Electronic Arts discussed the future of their games with EA’s Chief Operating Officer, Peter Moore. Moore was asked by Polygon about what their position on DRM is like for the future, which Moore happily obliged.

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  Comcast to turn customer’s modems into Wi-Fi hotspots

  By Jack Taylor on June 12, 2013 5:28 pm

  Comcast, which is currently the largest ISP in the US, wants to add a second signal to your Xfinity modem so that other Comcast subscribers may access then Internet when they are away from home and near your gateway.  Simply put, Comcast is essentially transforming all of their customer’s...

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  Gigabyte’s Computex Showcase @ Taipei 101

  By Lennard Seah on June 12, 2013 5:12 pm

  Gigabyte took us on a full two-hour walkthrough long of their exclusive Computex showcase on the 36th floor of the iconic Taipei 101 tower. Here are some of the highlights…

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  Huawei MediaPad 7 Vogue goes official: a 7-inch mid-range tablet with voice call support

  By Adrian Diaconescu on June 12, 2013 5:08 pm

  First leaked back in March and subsequently spotted getting FCC’s stamp of approval, Huawei’s MediaPad 7 Vogue tablet has finally become official a few hours ago.

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  iOS 7 to have game controller support, aiming for a game console

  By Preetam Nath on June 12, 2013 4:48 pm

  Apple has fired multiple arrows with the introduction of iOS 7, with many websites claiming it to be the biggest change since the introduction of the iPhone. Well, we’re just glad that those changes include game controller support as well.

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  [EXCLUSIVE] Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie to come in late October, also optimized for older phones

  By Preetam Nath on June 12, 2013 2:48 pm

  Our sources have just come in with exciting insider info, Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie is scheduled to release in the late October timeframe.

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  [EXCLUSIVE] Sony Xperia ZU to launch with Android 4.2.2, new UI in tow

  By Preetam Nath on June 12, 2013 2:28 pm

  With the rumored announcement of the Xperia ZU (U for Ultra) aka Togari phablet just round the corner (June 25), our sources have fed us with some fresh insider info. To know more, read on.

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  Nokia says bye-bye to Symbian as last shipment leaves their doors

  By Preetam Nath on June 12, 2013 2:17 pm

  Nokia, the once formidable, seemingly unbeatable phone maker has entangled itself up with Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform full-time now. Even then, the Finnish company says last goodbyes to its last shipment of Symbian powered phones, the same OS that brought them greatness and then ultimately lead to the company’s downfall.

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  Android 4.2.2 for Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II delayed

  By Preetam Nath on June 12, 2013 1:54 pm

  Bad news for owners of the Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II, the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for your phones has been delayed by an uncertain amount of time.

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  Quantic Dream’s E3 The Dark Sorcerer demo features buttery smooth real-time rendering

  By Kenny Doan on June 12, 2013 1:34 pm

  Quantic Dream has released a new demo displaying the technology that will eventually power next-gen titles for the PlayStation 4.

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  Hands-on with PS4′s free-to-play shooter Blacklight: Retribution

  By Derek Strickland on June 12, 2013 12:47 pm

  We went hands-on with Blacklight: Retribution on the PS4 and weighed the game's frenetic fast-paced FPS action that is coming to Sony's next-gen console as a free-to-play title.

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  Discovering the Destiny of Bungie

  By Derek Strickland on June 12, 2013 12:12 pm

  We delve into the demo footage of Bungie's newest IP that was showcased at this years E3 expo with a first-hand account of the game's presentation.

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  [NSFW] Konami’s new R-rated Metal Gear Solid V trailer

  By Harrison Engstrom on June 12, 2013 11:48 am

  Will Solid Snake rise again in this new R-rated trailer from Konami?

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  Hands on: Gran Turismo 6 Demo at E3, a G27 wheel is recommended

  By Kenny Doan on June 12, 2013 11:38 am

  Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 6 might be one of the last few legitimate titles the PlayStation 3 will have the honor of running.  Before the title launches later this year, however, we had the opportunity to test drive the game at this year’s 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).  Read...

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  The Walking Dead will rise in the new 400 Days trailer

  By Harrison Engstrom on June 12, 2013 11:27 am

  Telltale’s The Walking Dead has been an incredible series loved by fans of the series and gamers alike. The next episode in the series, entitled 400 Days has been announced for the Playstation Network, PC, Xbox Live and Playstation Vita, with many more platforms to follow. Telltale unveiled their...

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  • Perfume to release new album this Fall, performing at two Dome locations this December

    
    After a very successful collaboration concert with Maximum the Hormone yesterday night, Perfume announced their new album and Dome live concerts. The Perfume Fes! line of concerts is a first for the ladies, collaborating with Saito Kazuyoshi, Okuda Tamio and Maximum the... Read More »

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  • 動手搖搖就來電，Sony 推出急難專用收音機 ICF-B88

    
    手機老是被操到沒電、就連多帶一顆行動電源也覺得不夠用，該怎麼辦呢？圖中這部收音機或許可以幫上忙。 收音機？沒聽錯吧！事實上收音機只是 Sony ICF-B88 其中一項功能。這是一款定位在緊急用途的收音機，可接收 FM/AM 二波段廣播，配備伸縮式天線，讓你身處偏遠地區也不會擔心錯過重要資訊；不過，Sony ICF-B88 最特殊之處在於支援 3 種充電方式，除了可透過 USB 線為內建鎳氫電池充電，此外頂部還配備太陽能面板，也能將光能轉換成電能；若你周遭也無任何光源，還可選擇轉動手把用手搖的方式充電，若以每秒 2 轉的速度轉動手把 1 分鐘，大約可提供聆聽 FM 廣播約 50 分鐘（輸出功率需為 1mW）的續電力，當然這些儲存的電力，都可以透過 USB 線幫手機等行動裝置充電。 其他部份，Sony ICF-B88 還內建 LED 手電筒、配有 3.5mm ...

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