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Post Office Wants You to Walk Farther to the Mailbox

The U.S. Postal Service has proposed a mail model where delivery would be to a central cluster box: I like it and it will save the USPS money.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple to Discontinue the iPhone 5

Apple will drop the iPhone 5 after the 5S debuts; Apple repurchased $16 billion of its shares last quarter; China users warned about third-party knockoffs.

Google’s Chromecast Upsets the Applecart

Google's Chromecast streaming device is a cheap, powerful alternative to set-top boxes that could spell trouble for Apple TV.

Google’s Turning Evil With Gmail

Google recently made changes to its much-adored Gmail service. But hiding ads among users emails is a bad business move, and users are speaking out.

Now Is Not the Time to Invest in 3D Printing

The 3D printing sector could see explosive growth ... eventually. For now, it still has a few hurdles to clear before it can see mass-market adoption.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple Execs Predict ‘a Busy Fall’

Apple's CEO and CFO hint at new products coming this fall; iOS in the Car said to be key part of Apple's ecosystem; and iPhone users share more links.

Jamba Juice Offering Free Kids Smoothies on July 27

Jamba Juice will be handing out free smoothies to young children this Saturday, July 27 in order to show their commitment to health.

4 Things to Know About the Lumia 625

Nokia's latest undertaking is the Lumia 625, a smartphone in the Lumia series equipped with new features.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPhone Lite to Launch Before iPhone 5S

The iPhone Lite may debut in early September; a London researcher says he hacked an Apple website; and Apple has one billion Podcasts subscriptions.

Monday Apple Rumors: 13-inch iPad Prototype in Testing

Apple is testing an iPad with a 13-inch screen; the website used by Apple developers is hacked; and Apple buys map startup HopStop.com.

Wearable Tech Won’t Power Up Accessory Manufacturers

When smartphones began to take off, tech accessories weren't far behind. But if wearable tech is the next trend, it could be bad news for accessory makers.

Friday Apple Rumors: Retina iPad Mini to Launch in October

Apple to launch a Retina iPad Mini in October; Apple buys crowdsourced maps startup Locationary; and another person electrocuted while charging an iPhone.

Surface Tablets Kneecapped Microsoft

A decent chunk of Microsoft's disappointing earnings report came from a charge related to Surface tablets not selling.

Are Smartphone Hardware Subscriptions the ‘Next Big Thing’?

Who wins and who loses now that mobile customers have the option of upgrading their smartphones multiple times per year without upfront costs?

5 Reasons Why Google TV Is an Awful Idea

When Google (GOOG) CEO Larry Page thinks about Google TV, he should remember the old joke about boats being bottomless holes in the water that…

Proof That an Apple Television Is Coming … Probably

Are we closer than ever to seeing an Apple television on the market? It sure looks that way, given the company's recent talks with TV parts suppliers.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5S Launch Supply Constrained

Production issues could mean fewer iPhone 5S units available at launch time; Apple is working on TV ad-skipping technology; and LG Display looks beyond Apple.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Bigger Screen Could Delay iPhone 5S

Apple may increase iPhone 5S screen to 4.3-inches; Apple may have shipped 29 million iPhones in second quarter; and iPhone sales fall in India.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5S to Launch in Sept./Oct.

Apple will launch the iPhone 5S and a low cost iPhone this fall; Russian carriers drop the iPhone; and Apple could by Israel-based PrimeSense.