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Tuesday Apple Rumors: Google to Pay Apple $1B in 2014

Google to pay $1 billion to remain iOS default search engine; CEO Tim Cook dismisses shareholder lawsuit; and Cook joins First Lady at State of the Union.

The Right Time for an Apple Smartwatch

It could be the high-volume, high-margin hit Tim Cook & Co. needs. And if it pairs with an iPhone for more capability, it could stay small enough to be appealing.

Are Smart Appliances Ready for the Big Time?

New research pegs global smart appliance revenue at $35 billion by 2020. Who will benefit from this kind of boom? Will it come at all? I'll have a look.

Monday Apple Rumors: Curved Glass Apple Smartwatch Coming

Apple is developing a curved glass iOS-running wristwatch; Tim Cook opposed Samsung lawsuit while COO; and Home Depot drops Blackberry for iOS devices.

Bing Drops From World’s No. 4 Search Engine

The Russians knock off Microsoft's beleaguered Bing with Yandex.

2 Tech Companies That Should Break Up

Hewlett-Packard is weighing the option of breaking up its company in order to unlock value. These two big-name tech companies should consider the same thing.

Friday Apple Rumors: Woz Knocks Apple as ‘Somewhat Behind’

Steve Wozniak says the iPhone is falling behind rivals; Apple is preparing to move into the Indian smartphone market; Apple Store workers nab identity thieves.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Greenlight Capital Sues Apple

Green Light's David Einhorn wants Apple to share its wealth; Apple is ranked top PC maker, if iPads are included; Apple may be developing mobile loan system.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: 25 Billion iTunes Song Downloads

In ten years, users have downloaded 25 billion songs through iTunes; the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S continue to sell; and Apple may lose iPhone name in Brazil.

Data Hunger Is Powering a Telecom Boom

The push toward launching LTE networks and consumer demand for data is great news for companies that help build telecom infrastructure and manage IP data transmission.

If the Nasdaq Loses Momentum Now, Watch Out

Negative pressure is building as the index struggles to overcome its next barrier.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Is Microsoft Copying Apple Stores?

Microsoft's retail stores look surprisingly like Apple Stores; Apple is promoting self-published e-books on iBooks; and no fast-track appeal in Samsung case.

Ouya Game Console Preorders Start Today

The Android-based and Kickstarter-funded game console, OUYA, is beginning to accept preorders today.

6 Stocks to Sell in February

Bonds, video game makers and defense stocks top this month's list of stocks to break up with.

Monday Apple Rumors: iTunes Dominates Online Movie Rentals

iTunes holds 45% of the online movie and TV show rental market; Apple may be planning iOS and OS X interface overhaul; Apple in talks with Turkey over iPad buy.

Friday Apple Rumors: Apple Tops Samsung in Phone Shipments

Apple shipped more U.S. mobile phones than Samsung last quarter; Apple TV to add HBO on-demand this year; and HP turned down chance to make the Apple 1.

Apple Blocks Java on Macs Surprising Users

In a surprise move, Apple has decided that its Macintosh computers should no longer run Oracle's Java software.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Siri Support Coming to 2013 Hondas

Honda will integrate Siri support into 2013 Accords and Acuras; Apple will stop European sales of the Mac Pro; and Apple's share of tablet shipments dips.

Facebook Is Testing New Kind of Status Update

Facebook is testing visual status updates that will allow users to share specific activities, media content, and feelings.