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Gazelle Battles Back for iPhone Trade-Ins

With Apple soon to launch its own trade-in program for old iPhones, Gazelle is boosting the appeal of its trade-in offer.

Otterbox CEO Says Apple Isn’t Dead

Brian Thomas, the CEO of leading smartphone case maker Otterbox, doesn't think there is much to the "fall" of Apple (AAPL).

Violent Children Won’t Be the End of Video Game Publishers

An 8-year-old boy fatally shot a woman shortly after playing Grand Theft Auto IV, putting video game violence and game publishers back in the spotlight.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5S Chip 31% Faster Than iPhone 5’s

Apple's iPhone 5S will feature an A7 chip 31% faster than the A6; NTT DoCoMo may be closing in on iPhone deal; and iWork for iCloud beta access restricted.

How Garmin Survived the Age of Smartphones

When smartphones hit the market in 2007, personalized GPS manufacturers seemed doomed. But thanks to savvy business development, Garmin managed to survive.

4 Tech CEOs Who Should Get the Boot NOW

Steve Ballmer is finally stepping down at Microsoft ... and these four tech CEOs need to go as well.

Friday Apple Rumors: Cook and Icahn to Talk Buybacks

Apple's CEO will discuss more share buybacks with Carl Icahn next month; Apple buys another transit app; and regulators insist on e-book oversight.

AAPL Trying to Make Apple Maps Less of a Disaster

Apple recently bought the startup behind a popular public transit application, suggesting AAPL is ready for a second effort at its failed map app.

Sliding Mirrorless Camera Sales Could Be the Final Straw for Nikon

Mirrorless cameras were designed to lure 'prosumers' back from smartphones, but don't seem to be doing their job. That's bad news for Nikon.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple in Talks for iTV Content

Apple talking to media companies for TV set programming; iPad's share of Chinese market falls; and millions of iCloud users see outage.

What Company Will Buy BlackBerry?

As BlackBerry keeps teetering towards its inevitable end, let's take a look at who might buy the beaten-down company ... and for what price.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: September Launch for iTunes Radio

Apple will debut iTunes Radio in September; China Telecom sees subscriber gains after adding iPhone; and Apple credits researcher for identifying web flaw.

This Startup Is Looking to Cash In on Cisco’s ‘Internet of Things’

Cisco has big dreams for the Internet of Things, and startups like SmartThings similarly believe in the trend's potential.

Microsoft Reaches Out to Indie Developers for Xbox One

Microsoft is offering free development kits to independent game developers, but it's still a far cry from Sony's indie-friendly policies.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Foxconn to Ship Two iPhones in Sept.

Apple has asked Foxconn to ship two new iPhones next month; Mac sales expected to fall in current quarter; and iPhones not really "made in China."

What’s Next for Streaming Video Content?

Unicorn Media CEO Bill Rinehart gives his take on the rise of streaming video and which companies will ride its success.

Gmail Outrage Proves Privacy Is the Cost of Convenience

Tech users repeatedly vote with their sheer usage that the convenience of GPS and spam filters is worth the price paid in privacy.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5C To Cost Between $400 and $500

Apple will price the iPhone 5C between $400 and $500; Steve Jobs biopic stumbles at box office; and Apple to replace graphics cards in some 2011 iMacs.

Could Makerbot Bring 3D Printing Mainstream?

Makerbot's new handheld 3D scanner looks like it'll be another big step in making 3D printing technology more accessible to everyday people.