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I have one word for this rumor: Please. OK, four more words: Let it be true! The story comes from GameInformer [via Joystiq], who was “approached” by people “who have knowledge of the in-development hardware,” most likely people outside of Amazon itself. VentureBeat published a response story where it said it had independently “heard rumblings…

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed its response with the court to Apple's assertion that Judge Cote made errors during their ebook price fixing trial, and criticized publishers for backing the iPad and iPhone maker. The DOJ claimed that publishers have “banded together,” just as they did to artificially force book prices up. The…

Apple is scheduled to appear in court on Friday for a hearing to review the proposed remedies in the U.S. Department of Justice ebook price fixing case, and the iPhone and iPad maker told the Judge overseeing the proceedings that she made mistakes in the way she handled the trial. According to Apple, Judge Denise…

A U.S. Federal Court has ruled that Bitcoins can be considered an actual currency, and as such falls under government regulation. The ruling was part of a case where a man was charged with using Bitcoins in a ponzi scheme that defrauded investors out of over US$1 million. U.S. Court says Bitcoin can be regulated…

Apple released a new iPhone commercial that focuses on FaceTime video chats, and completely skips over hardware and software specifications, just like the other ads showing off iPhone features. Unlike companies that rattle off camera and processor specs along with screen size, Apple's ads go for an emotional pull. The latest iPhone 5 commercial, called…

 Jeff Bezos Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos is adding another hat to his vast collection, newspaper publishing. The New York Times reported that Mr. Bezos has purchased The Washington Post for US$250 million in a deal that brings with it several other newspaper properties. The purchase is being made by Jeff Bezos himself, rather…

The FCC certified, lab tested  DefenderPad from Icaro Innovations provides both a lap work surface and protection against Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) radiation, Radio Frequency (RF) radiation, and heat radiation. DefenderPad The pad is a large, 16 x 11-in (40.6 x 28 cm) flat, board-type design. The surface on both the front and back is…

The U.S. Department of Justice doesn't want much, just control over Apple's entire iTunes business. This, because Apple had the audacity to do something that same DOJ had failed to do, which was bring competition to the ebook market. We've covered the news aspect of this twice today—once explaining the DOJ's proposed remedy, and a…

Apple Inc. has responded to the U.S. Department of Justice's proposed antitrust remedy, calling it draconian, unprecedented, punitive, and overreaching. The DOJ proposed on Friday morning a sweeping series of remedies to correct price fixing behavior Apple was convicted of engaging in. That proposed remedy would prohibit Apple from entering into deals with book publishers…

The U.S. Department of Justice has published its proposed remedies to address Apple's price fixing as a result of its case against Apple. The “Remedy Would Require Apple to Terminate Agreements with Five Publishers; Provide for a Court-Appointed External Monitor; Allow Competitors to Provide Links from Their E-Book Apps to Their E-Bookstores.” The U.S. DOJ…

AT&T's free Wi-Fi service will soon be gone from all 7,000 U.S. Starbucks locations and replaced with Google's Wi-Fi offering, along with the promise of speeds that are ten times faster than what's currently available in the coffee shops. In cities where Google Fiber is already in place, the Internet search giant claims Starbucks customers…

Steve Jobs was interested in the phone industry as early as 1984, according to his former boss, John Sculley. In an interview at the Young Turks conclave (reported by YourStory), Mr. Sculley said that even then Mr. Jobs was focused on the importance of saying no more often than you say yes. John Sculley, Former…

Bob Mansfield quietly disappeared from Apple's executive team webpage on Sunday and the company said it's because he'll be working on “special projects” instead. Mr. Mansfield had been serving as the company's Senior Vice President of Technologies, but now it looks like he may be throwing his weight behind secret new products. Mr. Mansfield took…

Wren Sound Systems has created the Wren V5AP speaker to be used with iOS devices as well as Macs. Everything from the enhanced soundstage to the grill has been designed to produce quality sound. Wren V5AP With an AirPlay speaker, you don’t have to worry about connector designs changing, and that may be the biggest…

The debate about web filtering, and what a government should be able to do to prevent child pornography, and children stumbling onto adult images, has been raging in the UK in recent days. Prime Minister David Cameron has said that he wants to make search engines and ISPs block images of child abuse and add filters.…

iPhone sales are up, iPad sales are down, and everyone is buying at the App Store. Apple brought in US$4.3 billion from iTunes sales during its third fiscal quarter, topping the $4.1 billion its retail stores brought in, and showing that despite what nay sayers may spout about Apple losing its luster, it's still the…

Apple's retail stores brought in US$4.1 billion during the company's third fiscal quarter for 2013 through its 408 stores around the world. That, along with customer traffic numbers, show shoppers are still seeking out the company's retail stores for their iPhone, iPad, and Mac purchases. Apple retail stores are still drawing in customers, add $4.1B…

Samsung announced its own developer conference for the end of October. The company said it will hold the event at the Westin St. Francis Union Square in San Francisco, though it's not yet clear what the conference will focus on. My question is, why? The company made the announcement by launching a website that would…

The Hone device attaches to your key or keychain and can be activated through a free iPad or iPhone app, activating a beep, letting you know where your key can be found. The device works within a 160 foot (49 m.) range.   A look at the size comparison of the Hone This device works…

Apple's support for business and government goes deeper than one might think. That's because Apple's business webpage is very hard to find. Scouring Apple's home page and site map won't reveal what you need. One might think of it as extraordinary stealth marketing. Once found, however, it's a gem. ____________________ The history here is that…

The Duracell PowerSnap Kit which provides backup power and wireless charging for the iPhone 5 works in concert with the Duracell Powermat charging hub to provide extended life for the iPhone 5 battery.  Each is sold separately. The Case & Battery The PowerSnap Kit includes an AccessCase which serves as the iPhone 5 case and a SnapBattery…

[Warning: This article includes profanity, as quoted from lawsuit documents – Editor] A lawsuit has been filed against Apple asking for damages because Apple didn't protect an idiot from porn. AboveTheLaw reported that a Nashville man named Chris Sevier is suing Apple for not installing filters on the company's Macs that would prevent him from…

So get this: there's a ceramic developed from a rare mineral that makes our smartphones and tablets touch-sensitive. The mineral used to make that substance is rare, and known sources could run out in the next ten years. According to GigaOM, the search for a replacement involves new nanomaterials developments. The mineral is indium, and…

Amazon is in the process of updating its Kindle Fire line of media tablets in time for the holidays. Citing unnamed sources, BGR reported that Amazon is planning on upping the specs and introducing new industrial design concepts to its tablets. Amazon's 2012 Kindle Fire Family (Kindle Fire HD 8.9″, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire)…