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The Digital Camera Market: An Ugly Picture

A recent Google patent possibly puts a giant-sized hole in the compact digital camera market, which could be bad news for several companies.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Updated Apple TV Coming Soon

FCC filings suggest that Apple will soon release an updated Apple TV; Apple has patented its retail store layouts; and no R&D at Apple's new Shanghai facility.

Meet RIM’s New BlackBerry 10 Line

Here's a look at the features of Research In Motion's new BlackBerry 10 OS and the specs on its two new smartphones, Z10 and Q10.

Does BlackBerry Really NEED Digital Content?

Research in Motion has announced that its new BlackBerry will include an extensive catalog of music, movies and TV shows -- a move that should please consumers.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: 12M iPad Minis to Ship in Q1

Apple will ship 12 million iPad Minis in Q1 2013; Tim Cook talked to Apple employes last week; and Apple regains most valuable company title.

A Brief History of Research In Motion

As do-or-die time approaches this week with the launch of BB10, here are some highlights and low points, from 1984 to today.

Monday Apple Rumors: 128GB iPad May Debut Soon

Apple may launch a 128GB iPad; a cheap iPhone for emerging markets will have a 4-inch screen and plastic casing; and 12 Britons sue Google for Safari tracking.

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.