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GameStop Partners with ATVI to Keep Digital Business Growing, but Is It Enough?

GameStop's partnership with ATVI is designed to keep GME's digital business growing. But pressure on the market for used physical games could pose a challenge.

LTE Wireless and the Upcoming Dominance of the Smartphone

Wireless carrier upgrades to the high-speed network technology known as LTE will drive smartphone and tablet use well past that of features phones and PCs.

Survey: App Developer Interest in Android Slips, Leaving Apple iOS in Top Spot

App developer interest in Android has slipped well below that of Apple's iOS, a survey shows.

Acquiring 750 Patents from IBM Could Do Wonders for Facebook’s Patent Portfolio

Facebook bought 750 patents from IBM, reports say, boosting its relatively small patent portfolio and enabling it to better defend itself against claims.

Did Apple Help Save Publishing?

Despite an ongoing antitrust probe, the tech giant may have actually helped nurture the nascent e-book sector.

Friday Apple Rumors: China Now World’s Top iPhone Purchaser

China outstripped the U.S. as the world's top activator of Apple handhelds this February -- accounting for 23% of all global activations.

Trending Social Media: Can Twitter Predict Stocks?

New study correlates chatter trending and market activity -- and claims there might be verifiable means of using Twitter to beat the market.

T-Mobile to Cut 1,900 Jobs

T-Mobile announced this week that it will cut 1,900 jobs as part of a consolidation plan that will eliminate 7 of its 24 call centers.

Nokia Files Patent for Vibrating Tattoo

Finnish telecom is designing a magnetic implant that responds to cell signals -- and androids are still dreaming of electric sheep.

Tech Guru: Disk Drive Stocks WDC, STX Are Bargain Buys

After a recent column dogging disk drive maker Seagate, a research analyst responds with his thoughts on STX, as well as the disk drive sector.

Should Apple Make the iPad User-Serviceable?

Should Apple make the iPad user-serviceable? That's a tough call, but if you don’t know what you’re doing, bad things can happen.

Google Wave Washes Out

Google, which usually is quick to drop products that don't perform as hoped, is shuttering its Google Wave collaborative editing service.

Is Google Wallet’s Mobile-Payment Strategy Getting Lost in the Crowd?

Launched last year, Google's its mobile payment service, Wallet, seemed to have a running start. Now it’s just one of many emerging options.

Google Wallet Customers Receive $5 as an Apology for Account Hassles

Google Wallet customers received a $5 credit as an apology for account hassles that developed while the company addressed a security flaw.

Disney Needs New Film Plan After Taking $200 Million Loss on ‘John Carter’

A new Pixar offering and re-releases in 3D should help Disney stem losses on major flops, but a new strategy is needed to boost the film studio to new heights.

Trending Social: Zynga Shelling Out $200M for Game Startup

Zynga reportedly acquiring OMGPOP for an unprecedented $200M -- purchasing 'Draw Something' creator at price greater than the sum of all previous acquisitions.

Hot New Solar Accessory Hopes to Ride the iPad Wave

A solar-powered recharging sleeve for the iPad is touted as a “must-have” accessory and is a centerpiece of solicitations to prospective investors.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5 Might Be a Universal Remote

A leaked smartphone patent reveals schematic changes to Apple's upcoming iPhone 5 -- including capabilities as a universal remote.

Is 3D Printing Approaching Its Inkjet Moment?

3D printers are on the market and, at this point, attracting only early adopters. But if they catch on, a world of toys and utility awaits.