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6 Companies Building the Car of the Future

Automakers need the hottest technologies to compete with their rivals. Here's a look at the companies behind the latest and future innovations.

Samsung Rolls Out ChatOn, another Challenge to Texting Fees

Samsung's ChatOn, a new, Web-based messaging app designed to help users avoid texting fees, works on smartphones, feature phones, and PCs.

Trade E-Books Find Their Way

Will mass-market trade paperbacks be supplanted by their e-book cousins? Sale figures suggest the shift is well under way.

The Little Raspberry Pi Goes Live in a Big Way

Demand for the ultra-cheap Raspberry Pi PC crashes servers and refutes those who said production delays would diminish its launch.

Activision Cuts 600 Jobs; Stock Drops

America's largest video game publisher is watching its blockbuster's subscriber base taper off. Flagging customers might be flocking to Electronic Arts.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Next-Gen Macbooks in April?

The early release of Apple's new Macbooks could undercut competitors' market share and siphon sales from Intel.

Microsoft Releases Windows 8 Beta to Consumers

Microsoft released a beta of its Windows 8 operating system, which works on both PCs and mobile devices and allows users to store information in the cloud.

Apple Dividend Rumors Never Die

Arguments for Apple dividends have become a time-honored tradition, although the chorus in their favor now seems to be growing.

FCC Authorized to Explore New Auction of Traditional Broadcast TV Spectrum

The FCC has been authorized to explore an auction of portions of the traditional TV broadcast spectrum. The likely bidders: Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint.

What No Netflix Support for BlackBerry, PlayBook Might Mean for RIM

With many competitors already working with video-streaming service Netflix, RIM is left to ponder why Netflix has declined to support BlackBerry and PlayBook.

Life at Netflix after Starz

With Starz movie content disappearing from Netflix, Netflix will face some unhappy subscribers even though it still has a lot of content to offer.

Panasonic’s Eluga Smartphone: Big, and Water-Resistant

Seen as Panasonic’s attempt to reestablish its smartphone credibility outside Japan, the water-resistant Eluga smartphone will debut in the U.S. next year.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: AAPL Market Cap Tops $500 Billion

Apple's market value exceeds $500 billion on the news of the iPad 3's release, and Bloomberg predicts an AAPL dividend.

Loophole Allows Apps to Copy Photos Stored on Apple Mobile Devices

That photo collection on your iPhone? It’s at risk of being duplicated without warning, thanks to an app flaw that copies photos, videos to developers' servers.

iPad 3 Launch Puts Another Stake in RIM

As Apple gets ready to debut the iPad 3, Research In Motion keeps showing just how far behind it has fallen.

AT&T Plan to Bill Content Providers for Network Time Sparks Interest, Concerns

AT&T's plan to bill content providers for data fees could give them a marketing edge, says AT&T. Opponents say the plan would benefit only big-money players.

Positive Signs for Sony’s PlayStation Vita

Sony's PlayStation Vita, the handheld gaming console with mobile access, sells well in the early going. Now the challenge is to sustain the momentum.

Apple Rumors Special: iPad 3 Debuts March 7

Apple announced it will unveil the iPad 3 March 7. The tablet will feature broad product renovation- including processing augmentation and graphical overhaul.

Intel Makes a Bold Smartphone Statement

At the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona, it announced that France Telecom will sell a device designed and powered by Intel.