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Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Sued Over iPad Trademark

Proview Electronics is bringing suit against Apple (AAPL) to reclaim worldwide rights to the iPad name.

Contemplating a World without iPhone Subsidies

Though popular in the U.S., the iPhone sells poorly in regions where carriers don’t subsidize smartphone sales with long-term contracts.

Big Bang to Big Bucks: Drones Are Coming to a Sky Near You

UAVs, or drones, have been the tech stars in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Now, manufacturers are looking toward their next market opportunity -- at home.

Apple’s Take on an Ultra-thin Keyboard

Apple filed a patent application almost two years ago for an ultra-thin keyboard. It only recently came to light, and has sparked chatter in the tech sector.

PopCap Bets on Its Casino Game for Facebook

With Zynga’s casino-themed games already attracting big crowds on Facebook, PopCap’s “Lucky Gem Casino” has its work cut out for it.

Salesforce Embraces Social Media and the Cloud

CRM specialist Salesforce embraces social media and continues to base its operations in the cloud, where new services can be rolled out and scaled up quickly.

Will Obama Open the Strategic Oil Reserve?

Rising prices and economic pressure -- plus party politics -- may force the president's hand as tensions with Iran keep oil prices on the rise.

Nokia, Microsoft Aim to Shore Up Market Share with a Budget Smartphone

One of the newest Nokia smartphones running Windows, the Lumia 610, is aimed at emerging markets, a sector Nokia once ruled.

Monday Apple Rumors: Leaks Hint at March iPad 3 Launch

Chinese shipping manifests hint at an early March release for the iPad 3, with March 7 looking like the most likely launch date.

Apple Stages a Fire Sale on iAd Pricing, but Will Mobile Advertisers Respond?

Apple is charging fire-sale prices on its iAd mobile-ad service as it tries to capture market share from Google's AdMob. iAd has its work cut out for it.

An Invitation to Get Proactive on Online Privacy Policy

Newly announced White House guidelines for online privacy are designed to give the online community a chance to set privacy rules before the government does.

5 Businesses Offering Microsoft Office Alternatives on Apple’s iPad

The popularity of Apple's iPad and Microsoft's Office suite of tools has spawned an app-industry niche aimed at bringing Office-like features to the tablet.

Android Apps Grapple with Pricing Issues

Android Apps can be relatively pricey, a survey shows, although the operating system is still hugely popular, and some hope it will expand to desktop PCs.

Air Force Special Ops Cancels iPad Procurement Plan

Air Force Special Operations Command canceled a plan to procure iPads, although tablets offered by RIM and Dell are still under consideration.

Apple Swallows App-Search Specialist Chomp

Apple's purchase of app-search specialist Chomp, for a reported $50 million, is designed to make the App Store’s 550,000-plus apps easier to navigate.

Friday Apple Rumors: Report Shows iPhone, iPad Dominate in Mobile Ad Market

Apple's iPhone and iPad capture more mobile advertising impressions than RIM's BlackBerry and devices using Google's Android operating system, a report shows.

Apple AGM Addresses Board Governance

At its annual meeting on Thursday, Apple addressed board governance but disclosed nothing about new products, its labor issues, or a hoped-for dividend.

Google Advertising Vet May Lead Motorola

Dennis Woodside, Google Inc. President of Americas operations, will become the CEO of Motorola Mobility according to reports.

T-Mobile Looks for a Road to Survival

No. 4 wireless carrier T-Mobile is revamping its network, open to carrying the iPhone, and perhaps grooming itself for another suitor.