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New iPad’s Parts Cost More, Making the Device Less Profitable for Apple
The current iPad's parts cost more than those used in the iPad 2, making the new device less profitable for Apple, a research firm says.
Monday Apple Rumors: Apple to Pay Dividend
Tim Cook announced Monday that Apple will pay its first dividend since 1995 -- $2.65 per share, a yield of around 1.8%.
Amazon Appstore Sees Early Success, but It Must Diversify
Amazon's Appstore has shown early success, but it needs to do one thing to surge against its competitors. See what it is.
Recalling IT-Upgrade Inertia in the West Wing
IT upgrade cycles vary in duration with a company's needs and budget, but the one at the White House lasted much longer than most.
Microsoft, AOL, Yahoo Launch Online Ad Program
Aiming to compete with Google’s advertising network, Microsoft, AOL, and Yahoo launched a program that allows clients to reach users on all three platforms.
Critiquing Windows 8 — While There’s Still Time for Adjustments
A former Microsoft employee highlights features of the beta version of the Windows 8 operating system that might baffle some PC users.
Is Apple’s App Store Dangerously Unsecured?
Traditional complaints about the app store surrounded its suffocating micromanagement. Now the pendulum seems to have swung far in the opposite direction.
With Competitors Struggling, Clearwire’s Fortunes Improve
Prospects for wireless-services provider Clearwire have improved as its competitors struggle with regulators and nervous investors.
Friday Apple Rumors: New iPad Finally Hits Store Shelves
Apple's next-generation iPad hit Apple Stores this morning, boasting augmented processing speed along with HD display.
The FTC Homes in (Again) on Google’s Privacy Practices
The FTC announced that it is investigating Google over its privacy practices and possible violation of an agreement it struck with the agency last year.
Google Nabs Digg Founder Kevin Rose
Reports say Google has hired Digg founder Kevin Rose, as well as his engineering team, which could be a boost to struggling social network G+.
Yammer Bribing Away Yahoo! Employees?
In outrage over Yahoo!'s litigation campaign against Facebook, social network startup is offering a sign-on bonus for Y! staff who defect.
Options for Selling that ‘Old’ iPad 2
For those of you who must have the new iPad, you can get credit for that old iPad 2 from a number of sources, including Apple’s Reuse and Recycling program.
No Longer in Print, but Encyclopaedia Britannica Has More Lessons to Teach
The transformation of the once seemingly ageless Encyclopaedia Britannica highlights the wisdom of adapting to technological change.
Has 4G’s Moment Come? Verizon’s LTE Network Isn’t Bringing in Big Bucks Yet
Verizon leads its competitors in offering 4G LTE service, but subscriber participation and the selection of LTE-compatible devices still lag behind.
Intel TV Smells of Desperation
The chipmaker is getting itself into a difficult cable boondoggle. Still, not all is gloomy for INTC.
Verizon Aims to Move Swiftly to Full LTE Coverage and Compatible Phones
Verizon is moving aggressively to become the first wireless carrier to offer high-speed LTE technology, and compatible phones, in all its service areas.
Thursday Apple Rumors: AAPL Could Break $700
With anticipation of the new iPad reaching a fever pitch, AAPL's market value already has touched $600 -- and could keep rewriting records.
LightSquared Prepares Legal Challenge to FCC Decision
Broadband specialist LightSquared has hired a legal team to challenge an FCC decision blocking its rollout of a high-speed wireless service.
