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Whitney Houston and the Power of Twitter
News of Whitney Houston's death first spread not through traditional media but through Twitter, as did outrage over rapid price increases for her recordings.
JPMorgan CEO: Volcker ‘Doesn’t Understand Capital Markets’
After touring bank branches in Florida, Francis got Jamie Dimon to share what he really thinks about the so-called "Volcker Rule." Frankly, he thinks it stinks.
With Google Wallet, Small Security Issues Grow
As vulnerabilities in Google Wallet have shown, security is becoming ever more critical as Android smartphone software forges deeper into retail transactions.
Temperatures Rise in a Thermostat War
Honeywell and another programmable-thermostat developer, Nest Labs, prepare to duke it out in court over patent issues surrounding Nest's Learning Thermostat.
How Sustainable Is GameStop’s Digital Sales Scheme?
Some might assume GameStop’s bricks-and-mortar model will soon disappear, but the company still makes plenty of money on in-store trade-ins for digital goods.
Monday Apple Rumors: Name Dispute Prompts China to Remove iPads from Stores
Siding with the plaintiff in a licensing dispute over use of the name iPad, Chinese authorities have begun removing iPads from stores in China.
iPad Could Soar to New Heights with Air Force
Apple's iPad is a contender for adoption by the Air Mobility Command of the U.S. Air Force, which could purchase as many as 18,000 of the devices.
AT&T’s ‘Unlimited Data’ Smartphone Limit
Subscribers to AT&T’s "unlimited data" smartphone service sometimes see their data speeds throttled back severely when the network gets congested.
Path Deletes Its Lifted iPhone Address Books
The mobile social-network app developer for Apple had been transmitting and storing iPhone users' address books without their knowledge.
Google Following Apple Into Your Home
A Google entertainment system wouldn't just be about music -- the company likely is trying to jockey with Apple for a place in American homes.
Friday Apple Rumors: An AAPL Dividend? Analyst Says Now Is the Time
An AAPL Dividend? Stern Agee analyst Shaw Wu says now is the time, especially since Apple's cash flow is expected to remain robust.
Apple’s Labor Issues and PR Miseries
Apple has taken action to improve labor conditions among its manufacturing partners, but its pristine reputation as a corporate citizen is seriously tarnished.
LeapPad’s ‘Grown-up’ Tablet Competitors
LeapFrog beat expectations with the introduction last year of its LeapPad tablet for kids, but will full-function tablets eventually hurt its prospects?
The Good and Bad of Sprint’s iPhone Adventure
The iPhone, which is heavily subsidized by the carriers that sell it, has been a mixed blessing for Sprint as it grapples with poor earnings results.
Study: 135 Million Americans Play Digital Games
About 135 million Americans play digital games, according to a recent study, which shows gaming on mobile devices and in social media driving the growth.
Kodak Ceases Digital Camera Production
With plans underway to shut down production of its digital cameras, Kodak will now focus on printing services and licensing some of its many patents.
4 Key Features of the iPad 3
Most of the chatter about the coming iPad3 has focused on the inclusion of these four features and upgrades.
With Motorola Patents, Google Motto Is, Be Neutral
With regulatory approval of its acquisition of Motorola near, Google puts on a front of fair-mindedness.
Thursday Apple Rumors: AAPL Nears $500 as Market Cap Beats MSFT, GOOG Combined
As Apple shares neared $500, the company's market cap came close to topping the combined value of Microsoft and Google, and above that of Exxon Mobil.
