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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.

Microsoft Jabs Google Over Business Products, Privacy Strategy

While Google grapples with PR problems, Microsoft goes on the attack, belittling Google's apps selection for business and its privacy policy plan.

Advocacy Group Still Urging FTC to Sue over Google’s Privacy Plan

The Center for Digital Democracy is urging the FTC to sue Google to stop the rollout of its privacy plan, saying it would violate an earlier settlement.

Amazon Launches Simple Workflow for Business

Amazon's latest cloud-based program, Simple Workflow, allows businesses to develop proprietary applications for billing, analytics, and other functions.

Symantec Still Struggling with pcAnywhere Vulnerabilities

Security research firm Rapid7 says it has identified additional vulnerabilities in Symantec's pcAnywhere software, a month after flaws were first exposed.

Why Amazon Should Wait to Release Its New Kindle Fire

Although a new Kindle Fire is reportedly in production, the current edition has good things going for it that Amazon has yet to fully exploit.

Who’s Who in the Online Video Market

We take a look at the big players -- and the hopefuls -- in the online video market.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPad 3, London Apple Store Will Debut Together, Sources Say

Speculation mounts that the iPad 3 and the Apple Store at Harrods in London will debut together, on March 7.

Google to Add ‘Do Not Track’ Button

Faced with concerns over its privacy policies, Google announced it will support a new privacy initiative and add a "do not track" button to its Web browser.

Challenging Verizon’s Ambitions for More Wireless Spectrum

Competitors have asked the FTC to block Verizon’s plans to buy spectrum from cable companies and cross-market their services.

Can Dell Carve a New Path to Profit?

Can Dell carve a new path to higher profit? The company's first-quarter forecast appears to be another sign that the PC’s glory days are behind it.

Buzz for 3 Smartphone Makers at the Mobile World Conference

The Mobile World Conference, scheduled for next week in Barcelona, is a huge smartphone showcase. Here's an overview of products from three major brands.

When Big Retailers Don’t ‘Like’ Facebook

Only a year ago, putting retail storefronts on Facebook seemed like a great idea. But Facebook users haven't responded as expected.

Google Glasses Key to Establishing GOOG as a Serious Gadget Maker

Exploiting “ready to wear” technology could create a new niche for the gadget-obsessed -- and establish GOOG as a serious gear maker.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Microsoft Office for the iPad? MSFT Says No

Microsoft denies that Office, its popular suite of tools for PC users, is being adapted for the iPad. Does the denial mean a MSFT tablet is in the works?