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Thursday Apple Rumors: 20 Million iPads Shipped in Q3

Apple estimated to have shipped 20 million iPads last quarter; Chinese web vendors take pre-orders for iPhone 5; and Mac shipment buck PC declines.

450K Yahoo Usernames and Passwords Hacked

A hacking group known as D33Ds Company posted more than 450,000 usernames and passwords from an unidentified Yahoo service Thursday.

NBC Partners With Facebook for Olympics Coverage

NBC is partnering with Facebook to provide fans of the London Olympic games with updates and opportunities to comment on the games with friends online.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Amazon Testing New Smartphone

Sources say Amazon is currently testing an iPhone rival; the iPhone may come to T-Mobile next year; and Apple defends its environmental record.

Toshiba’s ‘Medical Tester’ Ads Stir Controversy

Several members of the clinical research industry are offended by a series of ads Toshiba has been running for its Satellite Ultrabook.

Facebook Quietly Throws Hat Into Online Banking Ring

Facebook is partnering with Australia's Commonwealth Bank to develop a payments app. But one thing FB will need to toe the line with: privacy.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Google to Settle Over Safari Cookies

Google will settle Safari-related privacy violations with the FTC; the current iPad hits China next week; and San Francisco won't buy Apple computers.

Monday Apple Rumors: $299 iPad Mini by Christmas

$299 iPad Mini could sell six million units by Christmas; Samsung tablets not "cool" enough to be confused with iPads; and Apple pulls out of EPEAT listing.

Friday Apple Rumors: Updated iPad for Christmas

A slimmer iPad with better battery life will be released by Christmas; the iPhone 5 will feature quad-core chips; and Apple shares could hit $1,001.

Is Amazon Preparing to Take on the iPhone?

Internet retail giant Amazon is reportedly preparing to debut its own smartphone, aimed squarely at Apple's iPhone and phones using Google's Android OS.

Why You Must Run This Test on Your PC

The DC changer bot is malicious software that could be on your computer -- and could result in a loss of Internet access come Monday morning.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: New iMacs to Debut in October

Apple is preparing upgraded iMacs for October launch; the iPad will lead tablet sales past notebooks by 2016; and a judge refuses to lift Galaxy Tab sales ban.

Hotel Swaps Bibles for Kindles

One hotel chain is supplying its customers with Amazon Kindle e-readers pre-loaded with the Bible.

Monday Apple Rumors: Apple to Shut Down in Italy?

Apple faces Italian sanctions over warranties, iOS mobile browsing share continues to grow, and Retina displays won't be part of an Apple-branded TV.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Battery Quality Issues Hit iPhone 5

The next iPhone may be facing battery supply problems; iTunes will get a major overhaul by year's end; and Apple shares are rate 'outperform.'

Health Care Bill Upheld: What Do YOU Think?

In what many have called the most important Supreme Court ruling in a decade, the high court has voted to uphold the 2010 Affordable Care Act almost in its entirety. Post your comments.

Severe-Weather Warnings Coming to Smartphones Near You

The National Weather Service is introducing a new wireless system to alert millions of Americans about threatening weather conditions.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPhones Generated $150B in 5 Years

The iPhone has generated $150 billion in revenue for Apple since 2007; Apple is investing $1 billion in Nevada facilities; and Google will debut is own tablet.

Court Blocks U.S. Sales of Samsung Galaxy Tablet

Yesterday, a federal judge granted Apple's request for an injunction against sales of Samsung's Galaxy 10.1 tablet in the U.S. over design patent complaints.