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Sip, Squat and Surf? No More, Starbucks Says

Customers in New York City complaining that the coffee shops are covering up electrical outlets to prevent laptop owners from spending hours using free Wi-Fi.

PS Vita Delay Gives Sony Time to Strategize Against Apple

Vita's delay hurts Sony's chances for a much-needed late-2011 push, but it gives the company time to figure out how to keep from bombing like Nintendo's 3DS.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors: Google’s Had it With That Meddling Apple

Google senior vice president claims Apple, Microsoft and others are snatching up patents in an "organized campaign against Android."

Facebook on ‘Lockdown’ to Solve Google+

Google social network's bevy of powerful toys is putting front-running Facebook on the defensive.

Market Should Keep Going Up Until …

After seven days down, the rebound may last till Friday’s jobs numbers are released

Wednesday’s Apple Rumors: One OS to Rule Them All

Jeffries & Co. analyst says he thinks MacBooks, iPads and iPhones will all use a new operating system blending iOS, OS X features.

RIM Remedy: New 4G Torch No Cure for What Ails BlackBerry

BlackBerry stamping "4G" onto Torch, but without something that sets its brand apart, RIM will continue to trail the field.

iTunes Replay Won’t Help Apple Fell Netflix Just Yet

Apple hopes to make a move in downloadable video sales and rentals, but seemingly limited iTunes Replay doesn't quite bridge the gap to Netflix.

The New Yorker Might Have Cracked the Digital Publishing Code

The New Yorker's text-heavy digital format has proven popular among tablet readers; some -- though not all -- publishers might want to follow suit.

Tuesday’s Apple Rumors: Chip Check for iPhone 5

iPhone 5 should pack a processing punch -- analyst says new, thinner iPhone will use same A5 processor as iPad and include a bigger screen.

Apple’s iCloud: Kinda Free

Reports say iCloud users should be able to store up to 5GB for free, but will need to cough up for 10GB and more.

Blizzard Whiteout Likely Through 2011’s Second Half

World of Warcraft and Starcraft game maker has plenty in the pipeline, but only the long-awaited release of Diablo III looks possible by the start of 4Q.

Slow Wii, PlayStation 3 Sales May Mean Trouble for Netflix

With 50% of Netflix users accessing the service through video game machines, NFLX can't afford stagnant console sales and lack of new products.

Chesapeake Energy Shows Power While Real America Index Weakens

CHK's large land acquisition in Utica Shale bumps stock up about 4%; Heartland Express, Target also improve.

Barnes & Noble Key to Apple’s Domination of Consumer Tech

Acquisition of Barnes & Noble would give Apple more clout in digital retail, as well as direct access to the university bookstore business.

Monday’s Apple Rumors: A Longer Wait for iPhone 5

Unnamed AT&T employee's remark about an "event blackout" suggests iPhone 5 will be released in October, not September.

Alaska Airlines: The One Airline Stock to Buy Now

Airline stocks stink these days as margins are slim, fuel prices devour profits and passengers protest fees. Yet this airline is flying high.

Green Mountain Scales New Heights as Real America Index Climbs

Real America Index gets a buzz from Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, as well as gains from HealthSouth and Nike.

Thursday’s Apple Rumors: iPhone! iPhone! iPhone!

Nielsen survey says Android is the top smartphone OS in the U.S., but Apple is leading the way in manufacturing -- and the iPhone 5 release should keep up that momentum.