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Verizon Introduces Its Own Ellipsis Tablet

Verizon introduces a 7-inch tablet with last year’s specs and premium pricing. Does it stand a chance against rivals from Amazon, Google and Samsung?

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Retina iPad Mini Launches Online

Retina iPad Mini goes on sale through Apple website; iPad and iPhone sales rise sharply in Japan; and Apple and Samsung return to court in California.

AAPL – 2 Big Reasons Apple Will Not Launch Apple TV In 2014

NPD Group analyst Paul Gagnon says the development of an Apple TV is on hold again for 2 big reasons

Apple Planning a Bigger iPhone With Curved Screen?

Rumors have Apple developing a big iPhone that supports single-handed use, key to AAPL being competitive without alienating some demographics.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Developing Larger iPhones With Curved Glass

Apple to debut two larger, curved-screen iPhones next year; an iPad Air explodes in Australia; and Apple Maps app tops Google Maps with iOS users.

Xbox One Makes Users Repeat Verbal Commands Again … and Again

The Xbox One's voice recognition feature can force a user to repeat a command multiple times before it understands it.

Friday Apple Rumors: Apple Looks to Boost iPad Mini Production

Apple adds new iPad and iPhone supply chain partners; Sharp screens blamed for Retina iPad Mini shortage; new app finds alternative fuel stations.

NFLX – Will Netflix Ultra HD Streaming Jumpstart 4K TV?

Manufacturers need consumers to buy new 4K TVs. Without content, it’s a tough sell, but could NFLX come to the rescue with 4K TV streaming?

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple to Launch Multiple iPhones Each Year

Apple may launch multiple iPhones each year; Apple tops Forbes' most valuable brand list; and Apple Stores to repair iPhones with broken screens.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple Testing Larger iPad Prototype

Apple tests larger iPad for a March 2014 launch; Apple release report on government data requests; and Apple shuts down store inventory tracking website.

Apple’s Newest iPad is Least Expensive To Manufacture – AAPL

AllThingsD got its hands on a report by research firm IHS that explains that each Apple iPad Air costs between $274 and $361 for Apple to manufacture.

GTAT Stock Soars on AAPL Deal

Shares of GT Advanced Technologies (GTAT) opened 25% higher this morning on news of a sapphire supply deal with Apple (AAPL).

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPad Air Activations Soar at AT&T

AT&T says iPad Air activations over the weekend surpassed last year's; Apple to open Arizona plant; and iPad Air buyers prefer white and silver model.

BlackBerry Has No Plans to Do Away With Smartphone

BlackBerry's new CEO says that the company won't dump its smartphone business, but that a turnaround will take six quarters.

Galaxy Gear Return Rates Shouldn’t Worry Apple, Samsung

Roughly 30% of people have been returning their Galaxy Gear smartwatches. Does that spell trouble for Apple and the other smartwatch hopefuls?

Apple Is Bringing Thousands Of Jobs To Arizona – AAPL

Apple will build a new 700-employee manufacturing facility in Mesa, Ariz. to make components for various Apple products, according to a press release

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Quiet on iPad Air Launch Sales

Apple doesn't say how many iPads sold last weekend; a top Apple executive retires; and Steve Wozniak says he'd like to see partnership with Google.

Friday Apple Rumors: Samsung to Provide Retina iPad Mini Screens

Apple taps Samsung for more Retina iPad Mini screens; iPad tablet market share fells below 30% in 3Q; and Apple cuts older iPad Smart cover colors.

GOOG Hardware Diversifies Revenues, Boosts Mobile Ads

Google's push into hardware makes it less reliant on ad revenues, while giving it more ways to bring in those ad dollars.