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2012: The Year Connected TV Takes Over

Sales of consumer electronics languished during the holidays, but the TV sector aims for a rebound with a shift to web-connected screens in 2012.

The Consumer Electronics Show’s Four-Ring Circus

Smartphones, web-based TV, portable PCs, and “small weird stuff” will be vying for customer attention at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Monday Apple Rumors: Share Price Remains Strong Even Amid Competitors’ Hype

Even as attention focuses on competitors at CES, Apple's stock still soars. Also, sales to corporate clients is expected to grow in 2012.

Shhh! 25 Execs Who Out-Earned Their CEOs

We're used to hearing about excessive compensation packages of America's CEOs, but these executives are quietly making even more than their top-dog bosses.

Roku’s Stick: A Game-Changer for Web TV?

About the size of an eraser, the stick does everything set-top boxes do, so you can turn a regular TV into a Web-connected TV simply by plugging it in.

Friday Apple Rumors: 2 New iPads in 2012?

Citing sources from Apple's Taiwanese component supply chain, a report claims Apple will roll out an iPad 3 in March, followed by an iPad 4 in October.

Thursday Apple Rumors: 50-Inch Apple TV Spotted in Ive’s Studio

Also, strong iPhone sales hurt Verizon's profit margins, and a Chinese toymaker's planned Steve Jobs action figure prompts action by Apple.

Nook Spinoff Talk Might Signal Final Chapter for Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble plans to sell off its Sterling Publishing business, and it's even considering spinning off its popular e-reader, the Nook.

3 Tech Companies Creating the Future

What will be the next products to fundamentally change our future? Take a look at what Google, Apple and Honda are cooking up.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPhone 4S Finally Hitting Chinese Shelves

Apple announces a Jan. 13 release of the iPhone 4S in China. Also, Apple might announce an entry into textbooks at its iBookstore event this month.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iBookstore Highlight of Next Media Event

Report: Apple to discuss changes to iBookstore this month. Also, an analyst says the Kindle Fire might have cost Apple 1M to 2M iPad sales.

Are Apple Stores’ Blues That Blue?

Stagnant retail growth at Apple Stores is worrisome, but don't hit the panic button -- the company still is outpacing the brick-and-mortar world.

2012’s 5 Biggest Non-Apple Tech Releases

While every eye is on the next iSomething launch, these companies are hoping their new products will take the spotlight off Apple.

3 Once-Great Tech Offerings Going Extinct Next Year

Out with the old and in with the new -- it's good for business, but shelving old products and services means these three staples likely will fade away in 2012.

Friday Apple Rumors: Newsstand Boosts Magazine Subscriptions

Popular Science reports a significant spike in weekly readership sales after Apple Newsstand's October launch.

How Does Sony’s ‘Super Phone’ Stack Up?

Sony's newest entry to the Xperia line of smartphones will include a powerful camera and be built for 4G use. Here's how it compares to the competition.

Thursday Apple Rumors: German Judge Has Had It With Apple

German judge snaps after Apple's latest injunction against Samsung. Also, a leaked memo says Gannett is stockpiling iPhones, iPads for its employees.

10 Best Last-Minute Deals for Christmas 2011

From a Victoria's Secret sweater dress to a Nikon camera bundle, here are 10 great last-minute deals for the hurried and harried shopper.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Tapping China

The company is seeing surging growth in app store revenue from the world's most populous country.