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Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Tops ‘Most Admired’ List Again

Apple is the world's most admired company for seventh straight year; new Steve Jobs biopic coming; and iOS security patch quickly adopted.

Amazon Set Top Box Aims to Disrupt the Living Room

Any Amazon set top box must beat Apple TV's price, and offer better experience than Amazon Instant Video apps already on Xbox One, Roku, Smart TV and others

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple Releases Security Flaw Patch for Macs

Apple has issued a patch to fix a security vulnerability in OS X; iPad Air named "Best Mobile Tablet;" and Apple officially appeals price-fixing ruling.

Woman Attacked for Wearing Google Glass in SF Bar

A woman says she was assaulted in a San Francisco bar over the Google Glass headset she was wearing.

Jakarta: BlackBerry Plans Under-$200 Smartphone

Blackberry is planning an under-$200 smartphone called Z3 and codenamed 'Jakarta.' The 5-inch device will be released in Indonesia in April.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Experts Identify Second iOS Security Flaw

FireEye says it has found another security flaw in iOS; Apple asks Arizona governor to veto controversial bill; and Steve Jobs sculpture unveiled.

What People Are Saying About the Samsung Galaxy S5

Samsung showed off the Galaxy S5 on Monday and several reviewers have had their say on the newest entry in the Galaxy series of smartphones.

Samsung Reveals Galaxy S5 at Galaxy Unpacked Event

Samsung announced new products at the Galaxy Unpacked event. And the fingerprint sensor-equipped Galaxy S5 smartphone is aiming right at the iPhone.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone 6 to Feature Advanced Quantum Dot Display

Apple to use Quantum Dot displays on iPhone 6; Apple acquires app developer Burstly; and Apple sues Chinese patent agency.

WhatsApp Voice Means Trouble for Telecom Carriers

WhatsApp is planning to offer a voice calling service, which could mean major trouble for legacy telecom stocks, and even services like Skype.

Fitbit Force Recall: Rash Risk Stops Sale of Fitness Tracker

Fitbit says it is stopping sales of its Fitbit Force wristband fitness tracker and issuing refunds after reports of skin irritation among some users.

Samsung Introduces Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo Smartwatches

Samsung is following up the Galaxy Gear with two new smartwatches: the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo. And Android is nowhere in sight.

Net Neutrality: Is Suspected NFLX Throttling Just the Start?

NFLX an obvious loser, but 4K TV and “Internet Everywhere” could suffer without net neutrality protection from throttling and download caps.

Facebook Cashes In Again on Smart-Phone Photo Boom

Facebook's purchase of WhatsApp was the most talked-about event of the week. I believe its a great move, and here's why

Friday Apple Rumors: Macs Outpace PCs by Largest Margin in 5 Years

Apple's Macs topped PC sales again during the holidays; the iPhone 5c may have been tripped by its advertising; and Apple expands N.C. data center.

New Google WiFi App Could Automatically Log You into Hotspots

Google is working on a new app that could automatically sign users into Google WiFi automatically , including the WiFi located in Starbucks stores.

2 Lessons New MSFT CEO Nadella Learned From Ex-CEO Ballmer

Success versus failure is a topic heavy on the mind of Microsoft's new CEO Satya Nadella. Here are 2 lessons Nadella has learned from ex-CEO Steve Ballmer

Apple iPhone 6 Could Bring Sapphire Glass Mainstream

AAPL and GTAT are ramping up sapphire glass production, signalling mainstream use --possibly to protect the display of the upcoming Apple iPhone 6.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Buys 3-Year Supply of Sapphire Displays

Apple has reportedly bought a multi-year supply of sapphire screens; Elon Musk says he met with Apple; and Barclays Capital downgrades Apple stock.