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China Might End Game Console Ban

An unnamed source in the Chinese government has indicated that the country is considering lifting its ban on the sale of video game consoles.

Friday Apple Rumors: Fifth Generation iPad Coming in October

Apple will release a new iPad and two iPhones this year; Apple is now the world's second most valable company; and Apple spent $1 billion on R&D last quarter.

Lenovo Buying RIM Makes Sense, but…

... Any such deal would face some rather high hurdles, not the least of which would be a likely cold response from the Canadian government.

‘Jailbreaking’ Your Phone Will Be Illegal After Jan. 26

A new regulation going into place tomorrow means owners of smartphones must now get their carrier's permission to unlock them.

What the Heck Happened to Apple’s PC Sales?

Apple's Q1 PC sales plunged a disturbing 21% year-over-year. But before panicking about yet another AAPL problem, consider these possibilities.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Google, Netflix to Challenge AirPlay

Netflix and Google are building an AirPlay rival; Tim Cook says TV remains an interest for Apple; and Cook says no iPhone screen size increase.

Orangutans Go Ape Over Their New iPads

The newest animal enrichment toy at the Smithsonian National Zoo is iPads ... for the orangutans.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Siri Almost Went to Android

Siri almost debuted on Verizon's Android phones; Apple pulls apps from app store over pornographic images; and Samsung to launch super resolution phone screen.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPhone Maintains U.S. Smartphone Lead

Apple's iPhone held the majority of smartphone sales last quarter; Samsung will debut a iPad Mini-like tablet; and the man who robbed Steve Jobs home gets jail.

BB10 Will Stall — Not Stop — RIMM Bears

Nimble short-term investors could have some fun with Research In Motion, but long-term investors should brush aside the BB10 hype and look elsewhere.

Video Game Maker Atari Files for Bankruptcy

Pioneering video game maker Atari has filed for bankruptcy protection in both the U.S. and France after being unable to find investors.

Friday Apple Rumors: Sharp Slashes iPad Screen Production

Sharp has stopped production of 9.7-inch iPad screens; TSMC says it will make almost all 28nm chips this year; and Tim Cook to be questioned in lawsuit.

Google Thinks Passwords Should Be Thing of the Past

Google's security team will publish a research paper this month outlining how people will soon be able to ditch passwords in favor of log-in devices.

Intel Goes to War on Two Fronts

Its simultaneously aiming to revitalize Ultrabooks to combat tablets while also moving further into mobile chips. It's a bold strategy -- and it looks smart.

Apple’s iPhone Problem

It no longer owns the premium smartphone market. Worse, its handsets no longer are clearly superior to the competition. Both trends threaten its margins.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Amazon Launches iOS Music Store

Amazon will now sell MP3 for use on Apple devices; the Nexus 7 tablet topped iPad sales in Japan in December; and The Rolling Stone comes to the iPad.

Google Denies It Killed Donkey With Street View Car

In response to rumors that it had killed a donkey, Google has released more images showing the quadruped up and fine.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPad Mini 2 Will Have Retina Display

The iPad Mini 2 will feature a Retina screen; Apple to put fingerprint sensor in the new iPhone's home button; and court orders Apple and Amazon to talk.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Larger iPhone 5S to Launch This Summer

Apple will launch a bigger screen iPhone this summer; a cheaper iPhone will come with a clear plastic case; and Apple will build an new R&D center in China.