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Intel Noses Its Way Into the Mobile Market

Intel was late to the mobile space, and when it showed up, the performance was less than spectacular. But a new Samsung tablet could change that story.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Twice as Many Pixels for iPhone 5S

Apple may double the screen resolution of the iPhone 5S; an Apple-1 computer sold for $671,000 at auction; and the European Commission is investigating Apple.

What If Microsoft’s Xbox One Is a Hit?

Microsoft has a large hill to climb with the Xbox One, but if the device succeeds, it could mean trouble for Google and Apple.

Friday Apple Rumors: New iPhones to Come in Colors

The iPhone 5S and a cheaper iPhone will come in multiple colors; a Microsoft ad distorts the iPad's screen size; and Jeffrey Gundlach now owns Apple shares.

Xbox One: Ultimate Entertainment Console or Disaster?

The Xbox One is branding itself as an all-in-one entertainment console, but Microsoft might have a tough time marketing the device to disparate demographics.

Thursday Apple Rumors: No iWatch Until 2014

An analyst says Apple won't debut a smartwatch until next year; Apple has used Ireland to lower its taxes since 1980; and Microsoft mocks Siri in a new TV ad.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iOS 7 to Integrate Flickr, Vimeo

Apple will integrate Flickr and Vimeo into iOS 7; Penguin will pay $75 million to settle iBook price-fixing charges; and Samsung Galaxy S4 added to lawsuit.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Brand Worth $185B

Apple is still the world's most valuable brand; Apple Stores generated almost $58 per visitor last quarter; and Apple offers discounts deals in India.

Teen’s Gadget Can Charge Phone in Seconds

Sick of your phone always dying? So was 18-year-old Eesha Khare ... which is why she invented a tiny gizmo that charges and holds energy far better.

Mayer Gives Yahoo a Shot at Not Botching Tumblr

Any worry about Yahoo fumbling the ball with Tumblr is warranted given the tech giant's previous M&A mishandlings. But Marissa Mayer could break the cycle.

Tablet Rumors Steal the Show at BlackBerry Live

BlackBerry announced a new phone and cross-platform BBM at its BlackBerry Live event last week. But persistent tablet rumors overshadowed the announcements.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple Testing 1.5-Inch Screen iWatch

Apple is testing an wristwatch with a 1.5-inch OLED screen; Apple to start production on the next iPad in July; and Apple and Sony clash over skipped song fees.

Google Glass Worries U.S. Government

A bi-partisan group of lawmakers is questioning the privacy implications of Google Glass and have requested more information from the company.

Friday Apple Rumors: Hybrid Model Complicating iRadio Deal

Plans to offer free and paid iRadio service delays licensing deals; the Air Force will save money by using iPads; and San Francisco to get new Apple Store.

Will Google’s Email Payments Gut eBay?

Google made a big splash by announcing it's testing the ability to send money via Gmail in the U.S. But just how worried should eBay and PayPal be?

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPhone’s Q1 Global Market Share Slips

Apple's global smartphone share fell in the first quarter; an Indiana man downloads the App Store's 50 billionth app; and Tim Cook to testify before the Senate.

Facebook Home Needs Some Repairs

Not long ago, Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook Home and its companion smartphone, the HTC First. Only a month after release, both have glaring problems.

Homeland Security Seizes World’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange

The Department of Homeland Security has seized an account belonging to Japan-based Mt. Gox, the world's largest bitcoin exchange.

Google+ Gets Mega-Makeover

Google announced a major overhaul for its Google+ interface and features at its Google I/O conference this week.