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Pricing Revealed for T-Mobile’s New Contract-Free Plans

T-Mobile is expected to unveil two sets of no-contract wireless service plans next week, including "uncarrier classic" plans offered through national retailers.

Consumer Electronics Industry Needs a Jolt

Consumer electronics companies have shifted away from original research and development, opting instead for iterative releases and copycat products.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Samsung to Make Rival iWatch

Samsung says it is working on its own watch; Apple's cash reserve could swell to $170 billion this year; and China state-run media's Apple attack goes awry.

Monday Apple Rumors: Retina iPad Mini to Debut in Fall

Apple will launch a Retina iPad Mini in the third quarter; Apple loses Ifone trademark fight in Mexico; and Steve Wozniak's former Los Gatos home is for sales.

Friday Apple Rumors: Low Cost iPhone to Have 4-Inch Screen

A cheaper iPhone will have an iPhone 5-size display; Samsung's CEO sees week demand for Windows 8; and Apple sued over ghosting on some MacBook Pro screens.

Galaxy S4: Feature-Packed, But Stylistically Challenged

Samsung has raised the smartphone bar in pretty much every way with the Galaxy S4, but it’s definitely an iterative upgrade, not something smashingly new.

3D Printing Party Could End Before It Begins

3D printers are on the cusp of going mainstream, but legal issues could derail the technology before it has the full opportunity to explode.

Thursday Apple Rumors: China Mobile Readies for Next iPhone

China Mobile will spend billions on 4G upgrades this year; an English boy racked up £1,000 in in-game charges in an iPad; and Staples to soon get Apple devices.

Google to Shut Down Reader in July

Google is shutting down Google Reader and seven other apps on July 1, and that has some users in an uproar.

Outages Frustrate Outlook, Hotmail Users Around the World

A problem with a firmware upgrade caused some users of Outlook and Hotmail to lose access to their email for several hours.

The Downside to Digital: Controlling Content

Digital content has simplified our lives, but when it comes to ownership, there's nothing more contentious than the right to resell it.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Android to Overtake iPad This Year

Android tablets shipments to top iPads this year; Samsung outspent Apple's U.S. advertising by $68 million in 2012; and Apple fined over worker hours in France.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple’s iTV Delayed Until 2014

A Jefferies analyst says Apple's iTV coming next year; Apple takes a 65% share of global mobile app revenue; Qantas passengers to get iPads for entertainment.

LinkedIn to Buy Popular News Reading App

LinkedIn is reportedly in negotiations to purchase the Pulse newsreader app for between $50 million and $100 million.

Amazon Faces Opposition Over Bid to Grab Web Names

Authors, publishers and rivals are denouncing Amazon's bid to purchase the .book, .author and .read domains from ICANN.

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone to Get Wireless Charging in 2013

Apple may bring wireless charging to the iPhone this year; Apple is third largest smartphone seller in China; and Apple to settle trademark lawsuit in Brazil.

Friday Apple Rumors: Qualcomm Chips to Power Cheap iPhone

Qualcomm chips will power a cheaper iPhone; a bill would permit iPad use during plane takeoffs; and Apple workers don't lose seniority for two year departures.

The BlackBerry Z10 Will Hit U.S. Store Shelves On …

BlackBerry's new Z10 touchscreen smartphone, running is BB10 OS, will go on sale at AT&T stores on March 22, sources say.

Sony’s Next-Gen ‘Trojan Horse’ Is Hobbling

Sony's trying to dominate the living room yet again via the PlayStation 4 and 4K TVs, but 4K content is proving problematic.