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Is Microsoft Secretly Testing a Smartphone?

Rumors are swirling around the tech sector that Microsoft is testing components in Asia for a smartphone of its own.

Microsoft Surface and Windows 8 Change the Game

The tech juggernaut's latest two-pronged salvo is a bold move in a crowded space -- can Microsoft pull off a win?

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Spent 40% More on R&D Last Year

Apple increased R&D spending by $1 billion; Apple is ordered to post a new apology to Samsung by British judges; and iTunes takes Red Cross donations.

Hotmail No Longer World’s Most Popular Email Service

For the first time ever, Microsoft's Hotmail is not the most-used email system in the world, according to a new ComScore report.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Google Puts Siri Rival on iOS

Google debuts a Siri-like voice service in a iOS app; Apple delays iTunes upgrade to "get it right;" and the iPhone 5 wins state approval ahead of China launch.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Two Senior Apple Executives Ousted

Two senior Apple executives have stepped down; an analyst says Apple will sell 102 million iPads next year; and fourth-generation iPad pre-orders sell out.

Monday Apple Rumors: Black iPad Mini Sold Out on Saturday

It took 35 hours for the initial batch of the black iPad Mini to sell out; Apple Stores will sell smart lightbulbs; Steve Jobs' super-yacht launches.

Friday Apple Rumors: White iPad Mini Pre-Orders Sell Out

The black-and-slate version is still available for delivery next week; Apple posts online Samsung statement; and Phil Schiller says Macs don't need optical drives.

Tumblr Comes Tumbling Down: Outage for Millions of Blogs

The massive blogging platform, Tumblr, experienced a major outage on Friday, which was attributed to a problem with one of its uplink providers.

Thursday Apple Rumors: High LCD Costs Forced iPad Mini Price

The iPad Mini's price was driven by LCD production costs; Apple completes transfer of Beatles' Apple Corp logo; and LG Displays makes most Apple screens.

What Happens if Windows 8 Sucks?

Microsoft isn't the only company hanging on every Windows 8 review. The rest of the PC world desperately needs it to succeed.

Russia’s Yandex: Taking on the Google Giant

Search engine Yandex, based in Russia, is taking the fight to global giant Google in other emerging markets.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Another iPad Update Early Next Year?

Apple may release another updated iPad early next year; consumers are selling their old Apple devices as new ones hit stores; and iPhones see big sales at AT&T.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Developing iPad MS Office Rival

Apple teams with VMware to create MS Office alternative for iPads; Apple's internal security has increased under Tim Cook; and Lightning connector gets copied.

Apple Drops the iPad Mini — and a Bombshell

Apple is in the 7-inch tablet game after unveiling the new iPad Mini. Here's a look at the specs and release date -- and Tuesday's other bombshell announcement.

Samsung: We’re Not Ending Shipments to Apple

Samsung is denying a report in yesterday's Korea Times that said the company would cancel its contract with Apple to supply LCDs.

Yahoo Is Drinking the Mobile Kool-Aid

Marissa Mayer's first earnings call as head of Yahoo came with the message that any turnaround will have to go the route of mobile technology.

Monday Apple Rumors: Samsung Cancels Apple LCD Contract

Samsung will stop providing LCD panels to Apple next year; each iPad Mini costs $195 to make; and Apple resists court order to turn over more financial data.

Friday Apple Rumors: Say Goodbye to the iPad 2?

Apple may end production of the iPad 2; the iPad Mini will reach stores on November 2; and construction has started on Apple's massive data center in Oregon.