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Mixbit: YouTube Founders Launch Video Stitching App

The YouTube co-founders have released a video mixing application through their company Avis Systems called Mixbit.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPhone’s Q2 U.S. Market Share Rises

Apple's share of the U.S. smartphone market rose last quarter; five publishers dispute e-book restrictions on Apple; and iPhone 5S parts hint at dual flash.

3D TVs Are Dead, and So Is DDD Group

DDD Group is celebrating the fact that its streaming service for 3D TVs has reached a milestone. Too bad 3D TV technology has been dead for some time.

Google Chrome Taking Heat Over Password Policy

Google Chrome is under fire for how it handles stored passwords. One software designer highlights the browsers lack of security on his blog.

4 Storage Formats That Didn’t Survive

For every successful storage format, a number of formats -- think Betamax -- weren't able to hold their own. Here are four that didn't make the cut.

California’s First Cellphone Amber Alerts Create Controversy

Amber Alerts sent via text messages in California are being met with mixed results. Many Californians were annoyed by the new system, other loved it.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple Retains Global PC Lead

Apple is the top global PC vendor if tablets are included; iPhone resale values higher than Samsung phones; and Creighton University gets an Apple Store.

Popular Whatsapp App Adds Voice Messaging

Whatsapp's mobile chat application now allows users to record and send voice messages.

Samsung Files Patents for Galaxy Gear Smartwatch

After months of wearable tech rumors, are we finally close to the first smartwatch announcement? Recent patent filings from Samsung suggest we are.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Cheaper iPhone to Sell 92M Units in 2014

A cheaper iPhone could grab 53% of iPhone sales next year; Apple will let people trade in third-party chargers; and Rush Limbaugh compares Apple to GOP.

Could Twitter Bring Users Back to Primetime?

Not only is Twitter buzz correlated with TV viewings, but it actually appears to cause it some of time, according a new study from Nielson.

Luxury Toilet Owners, Consider Yourselves Warned

A hole in the design of LIXIL's Satis luxury toilets allows anyone with the Android app for the toilet to hack into any of these toilets.

Vetoed: The Latest in the Apple/Samsung Courtroom Drama

The Apple vs. Samsung multi-round courtroom melee continued as President Obama vetoed the International Trade Commission's ruling.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone Keeps 400K Subscribers at T-Mobile

T-Mobile held on to 400k customers by adding the iPhone; ITC ban on older iPhones and iPads vetoed; and an Aussie woman spends $1,200 on two apples.

Samsung Prepares to Show Off Next Smartphone

Samsung is sending out invitations for the 'unpacking' of its next smartphone, which will take place in Berlin on Sept. 4.

Apple Stores Are Old News — And That’s Bad News for Rivals

At first glance, it might seem like other tech giants should be cheering Apple Stores' struggles, but it might be a red flag for the tech retail format.

Friday Apple Rumors: Cheaper iPhone to Feature 8MP Camera

The upcoming iPhone Lite has an 8MP camera; federal regulators propose e-book restrictions for Apple; and Apple is most the worlds's valuable company again.

Amazon Rips Off Facebook’s Pinterest Rip-Off

Amazon, with its newly rolled-out Collections feature, is just the latest website to steal Pinterest's style.

Facebook Rolls Out ‘Embed Post’ Option

Facebook is rolling out a new feature that allows users to embed posts on third party sites, eschewing screenshots for direct clickable content.