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Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple Agrees to $32.5M App Settlement With FTC

Apple will pay $32.5 million to settle in-app purchase claims; China Mobile deal a "watershed" says Cook; and Brisbane, Australia Apple Store to open.

Nest Learning Thermostat: Nest Reviews (and Google) Agree It’s Awesome

Google was impressed by the Nest Learning Thermostat, and you should be too. Nest reviews show owners love the hardware, software and energy savings.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: China Mobile Gets 1.4 Million iPhone 5s Units

China Mobile is shipped 1.4 million iPhone 5s units ahead of launch; Apple to sell iPhone 4 in India; and court rejects Apple monitor requests.

FB & YNDX – Facebook Grants Search Engine Yandex Full Access to Data

Facebook will allow Russian search engine Yandex to access its FB firehose data when returning search results.

GOOG – Will Nest Labs Help Google Take Over the Home?

Did Google buy Nest Labs to drive Android@Home adoption? Or is it blocking Apple, hoping to cut power costs or planning finer tuned advertising?

Mergers and Acquistions – 4 Ways Nest Labs Could Boost Google

The world of mergers and acquisitions was taken by storm when Google announced its purchase of Nest Labs. Here's how the move could change things.

GOOG: Google’s New Thermostat Company is Running Hot!

Google's acquisition of Nest has very little to do with the state of Nest's business this year. It's a bet on the next ten years. It's off to a great start...

Forget Angie’s List! Lowe’s Bets on Porch.com

Lowe's has tapped Porch.com to help guide customers to find the right contractor for home projects.

Moving to the Cloud: A Risky Reality for Video Game Consoles

The cloud is a huge deal for the Xbox One and PS4, but video game consoles can't be entirely cloud-based until security and performance are addressed.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Thefts Almost 20% of NYC Grand Larcenies

Grand larcenies in New York City rise to due thefts of Apple products; Apple pushes the iPhone in India; and only iWatch can jumpstart smartwatch market.

TSLA Stock – 3D Printing Offers Fix for Tesla Model S Cup Holders

3D printing has reached a new high with Tesla's new 3D-printed cup holder for its Model S sedan. TSLA stock is down close to 2% in early trading Monday.

5 Tech Stocks That Either Killed It or Crashed at CES 2014

Tech stocks like Sony and Intel used CES 2014 to start the year with a bang, while Apple sat it out and let competitors steal the spotlight.

Friday Apple Rumors: Fourth-Quarter 2013 U.S. Mac Sales Surge 28%

U.S. sales of Macs jumped sharply over the holidays; crowds line up outside Hong Kong Apple Store; and iPhone 4 was the most traded-in phone of 2013.

CES 2014: 5 Cool New Gadgets That Could Be ‘Best in Show’

Among the thousands of CES 2014 products, these five cool new gadgets -- including 3D printing, 4K TV and tablet technology -- are clear standouts.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPhone 6 to Retain 8MP Camera

Apple reported to stick with an 8MP camera in the iPhone 6; Apple and Samsung heads to talk settlement again; and Staples physical stores now carry iPads.

Can You Hear Me Now? Boomers iHear with iPhones

Technology companies will be well advised to continue developing 'apps' that address the needs of the baby boom generation as it ages. Here are a few examples

Wednesday Apple Rumors: 70% of Windows Users Own Apple Products

Most Windows users now also own Apple devices; Apple wants external monitor removed; and Apple would be "insane" to build cheap iPhone.

You Can Play Old PlayStation Games on the PS4, But…

One of the biggest drawbacks to buying the $400 PlayStation was that the console wasn't backwards compatible. Problem solved. Here's what you need to know.

Sean Combs, Diageo Team Up to Buy DeLeón Tequilia

Sean Combs --a.k.a. P. Diddy-- and Diageo are teaming up to buy DeLeón Tequilia, which can sell for as much as $1,000 a bottle.