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GOOG: Nest Labs Halts Sales of Smoke Detectors

Google's Nest Labs will stop selling its smoke alarms until it can fix a motion-sensitivity problem; GOOG stock rose modestly despite the announcement.

PlayStation Plus Free Games for April 2014

'Batman Arkham City' and 'Mercenary Kings' are the two new PlayStation Plus free games for April 2014. SNE stock is down Thursday.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple 2014 WWDC to Be Held June 2-6

Apple will hold its annual WWDC June 2-6 in San Francisco; the iPhone 5s topped U.S. carrier sales in March; and Greenpeace praises Apple's energy plans.

TRAILER: What’s New for Mario Kart 8

Nintendo released a new trailer for Mario Kart 8 on Wednesday that shows off several new characters, items and courses in the game.

Windows 8.1 Update: 6 Things to Know

Microsoft is releasing its Windows 8.1 update, designed to enhance Windows 8.1's compatibility with traditional keyboard and mouse use.

Chromebook Review: Acer C720P Adds Touch to the Mix

Our Acer Chromebook review shows the new Acer C720P punches above its weight in performance and usability, plus introduces a touchscreen for cheap.

Amazon Fire TV Revealed: Streaming, Gaming … and Available Today

Amazon Fire TV is AMZNs answer to Apple TV, Chromecast and video game consoles -- all in one thin, $99 set-top box.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple May Pay $1B to Buy Japanese Chip-Maker

Apple in talks to buy LCD chip-maker; Samsung says its ad campaign rattled Apple; and China Mobile network-compatible iPads go on sale in China.

BlackBerry Breaks Up With T-Mobile After iPhone Dispute

BlackBerry will not renew its licensing contract with T-Mobile in the wake of a T-Mobile iPhone promotion aimed at BlackBerry owners earlier this year.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: 5.5-Inch iPhone 6 Model May Be Delayed

Production issues may delay the 5.5-inch iPhone 6; the jury in Apple's new patent lawsuit against Samsung is chosen; and Steve Wozniak calls Apple fans.

6 Great New Netflix Releases for April 2014

There are six new Netflix releases including 'Out of the Furnace' to be released on April 2014. Check out the rest of them.

April Fools Pranks: The Google Maps Pokemon App

Google has inserted a Pokémon capture game into its Google Maps app for iOS and Android devices as an April Fool's prank.

11 Cool Things You Can Do With Apple TV (AAPL)

The streaming TV set-top box space keeps getting more crowded, but Apple TV still leads the way. Here are great ways to take advantage of the high tech gadget

Will Google Glass Explode on the Luxottica ‘Cool’ Factor?

Google Glass already has a “Glassholes” problem. Adding luxury eyeglass frames from Luxottica to the mix might not help.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Tries to Poach Talent from Swiss Watchmakers

Apple looks to hire talent from top Swiss watchmakers; Apple and Samsung back in court for new patent suit; and Apple e-book suit gets class action status.

Galaxy Tab PRO 10.1 Review: A Contender for the Best Android Tablet

Galaxy Tab PRO 10.1 review finds Samsung has nailed the requirements of prosumers and makes a strong case for having the best Android tablet on the market.

GM Tells Dealers to Stop Selling (Most) Chevy Cruze Models

GM is halting the sale of most Chevy Cruze models without issuing a recall or explaining why they're stopping the sale of these vehicles.

Friday Apple Rumors: Roku CEO Says Apple TV Loses Money

Roku's CEO calls Apple TV an iPad accessory that loses money; Apple said to launch two iPhone 6 models; and Istanbul's first Apple Store opens in April.

Free Amazon Prime Streaming Video: Crazy or Crazy Brilliant?

Free, ad-supported Amazon Prime streaming video is probably a bad idea ... but the flip side of the risk is the reward of disrupting an industry.