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RIM Earnings: Is BlackBerry Maker In Death Spiral?

Troubled BlackBerry developer Research in Motion (Nasdaq: RIMM), once the king of the smartphone hill with business, is scheduled to report first-quarter results after Thursday?s close.

iPhone '5' Rumors: Is Apple's 'Mini Dock Connector' Actually A Thunderbolt Port? [PICTURES]

Several tech sites claim that Apple has built smaller dock connectors for its new phone, dubbed the iPhone '5,' by some. Three independent manufacturers have agreed the 19-pin port is in the works, but one extremely interesting fact mentioned was the size of the 19-pin port: Apparently, the new mini dock connector is very similar to the size of the Thunderbolt port available on many current MacBook laptops. That got me thinking: What if that is a Thunderbolt port?

Skyrim DLC Dawnguard Release Date Finally Arrives: Full List Of New Vampire Abilities And Where To Begin The Quest [VIDEO]

The first downloadable content expansion for 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim' will finally be released on June 26. Fans have anticipated an add-on for Bethesda's open-roam RPG since its Nov. 2011 release, and now the day has finally come.

New iPhone '5' May Support NFC Chip; Is Apple Ready To Release The iWallet?

New iPhone '5' May Support NFC; Is Apple Ready To Release The iWallet?

Passbook will be formally introduced with iOS 6, but Apple may also announce an expansion of that software, specifically for an NFC-capable iPhone. With the recent discovery of iPhone prototypes embedded with code that specifically mentioned near-field communication components, there's an excellent chance the company's next iPhone, which many have already crowned the iPhone 5, will feature Apple's patented iWallet technology.

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Apple Yanks Mac Immunity Claims From Website: Removing 'Reality Distortion' A Good PR Move?

Apple Yanks Mac Virus Immunity Claims From Website: Removing 'Reality Distortion' A Good PR Move?

Apple quietly lifted part of Steve Jobs' famous reality distortion field on Sunday, switching out a statement that claimed its Mac computers were completely immune to viruses with a less-forward statement: It's built to be safe. Apple can no longer say its Macs are perfect, but the company is making great strides to improve the honesty of its PR while making users and developers feel safe all the same.

Pre-Market Movers (Teva Pharma, Intel, Nokia, Microsoft, Deutsche Bank, Banco Santander, Cellcom Israel)

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Intel Corp, Watson Pharmaceuticals, Cellcom Israel, Nokia Corp, Banco Santander, Deutsche Bank and Microsoft Corp are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Monday.

RIM Reported Considering Split Into 2 Firms

BlackBerry maker Research in Motion is considering splitting its business in two, separating its struggling handset manufacturing division from its messaging network, The Sunday Times reported.

Visa to launch digital wallet for U.S. banks

Technology Focus: Still Waiting For Digital Wallets

In the 1950s, a consumer who wanted to buy eyeglasses borrowed $40 from the bank. Fast-forward to 2012: how about using your digital wallet to buy those glasses with your mobile phone? Maybe later this year.

iPhone 5 Likely Won't Be Compatible With Old Apple Accessories [PICTURES]

Stereo systems. Clock radios. External speakers. In-car entertainment. It's possible that none of these iPhone accessories will be compatible with Apple's upcoming sixth-generation iPhone, presumably called the iPhone 5.

Xbox 720 Rumors In Leaked Document Said To Be Valid; Microsoft Responds: 'When We Have Something To Share, We Will

A document surfaced last week that had video-game fans guessing about what's in store for Microsoft's next-generation Xbox 720. It quickly circulated around the Internet, leaving gamers wondering whether there was any truth behind the alleged plans in it. One source has contended the paperwork is in fact legitimate.

Nintendo 3DS XL Price and Release Date Revealed, Will This Make Up For Shortcomings At E3? [SPECS]

Just weeks after E3 2012, Nintendo has announced its next release in its family of gaming products. Fans may be awaiting more information on the Wii U console, but the company has just unveiled its Nintendo 3DS XL handheld, a follow-up to the three-dimensional portable gaming device.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Upgrade Arriving 'Soon' On Galaxy Nexus, Google Play Store Confirms

One of the members at the XDA-Developer forum named Lil Jones noticed that the section dedicated to the latest Samsung Galaxy Nexus in the Google Play Store mentioned the imminent software upgrade for the handset would be Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Windows Phone 8 Release Date Will Line Up With Windows 8 Debut, Microsoft Integrates Its PC And Mobile OS

On June 20 Microsoft officially unveiled its Windows Phone 8, which will be closely tied to its upcoming Windows 8 operating system. The new mobile device is expected to launch this fall along with the new Windows software for tablets and PCs.

Microsoft Gets Backing From Samsung, HTC To Battle Apple In Smartphone Wars

Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), the world's biggest software company, has won major support from smartphone makers led by Samsung Electronics (Seoul: 005930) to battle Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), the world's most valuable technology company.

Microsoft Reveals First Xbox Smart Glass Title: A Closer Look At How The New Feature Works With Windows Phone 7 [VIDEO]

One of Microsoft?s major highlights from E3 2012 was the introduction of its newest project Smart Glass. The company has just revealed that the first title to be compatible with this feature is the Xbox Live Arcade baseball title ?Homerun Stars.?

Apple iPhone 5: Major Features, Specs, Schematics Released By Repair Site [REPORT]

Will Apple's iPhone 5 Feature 'Mini' Dock Connector? Which Other Rumors Are True?

It may not be the sexiest feature, but it may be one of the most rumored. Although Apple doesn't discuss product pre-releases, several tech sites claim that Apple has built smaller dock connectors for its new phone, dubbed the iPhone 5, by some. TechCrunch is the latest to report on the mini dock connector, but the first to confirm it.

Oracle Boss Larry Ellison Buys Hawaiian Island

Larry Ellison, the CEO of software giant Oracle, is said to have paid between $500 million and $600 million for the 141 square mile Pineapple island.

Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Launched With Exciting Features; Nokia, Samsung, HTC, Huawei Announced As First Hardware Partners

Microsoft has struck again. Just a couple of days after launching the Surface tablet, the Redmond company took the wraps off the latest iteration of its mobile operating system, the Windows Phone 8, during a nightclub-themed media event in California Wednesday. With an exciting set of new features, the upcoming mobile OS has indeed managed to get the first impression of many onlookers already.

Microsoft Surface: What Would Steve Jobs Think?

Microsoft has always been known as a software company, but that perception changed on Monday when the company unveiled its first-ever tablet in Los Angeles. Even though Apple popularized the tablet genre with the iPad, Microsoft's Surface tablet will directly compete with the bestselling tablet, as it is slightly thinner, features a bigger screen, and it can also do several things the iPad can't do, such as type well or sit up straight.

Xbox 720 Specs ?Surface?: What Microsoft?s New Tablet Could Mean For Its Next-Generation Console

Microsoft finally announced its first tablet device that will run Windows 8. PC lovers, tech enthusiasts and those looking for an iPad alternative are sure to be thrilled. But what some may not realize is that the new device could reveal some insight about Microsoft?s plans for its next-generation Xbox 720.

Oracle?s Shift To Cloud, Rivaling Salesforce.com, Gains Traction

Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL), the No. 1 database developer, reported full-year revenue rose 4 percent to $37.2 billion -- with revenue from the Cloud, or Internet-based computing, reaching a record $1 billion.

Microsoft Surface: 5 Tablet Features That Trump Apple's iPad

In a radical shift for Bill Gates' 37-year-old software company, Microsoft unveiled a tablet in Los Angeles on Monday. The Surface aims to be a direct competitor to Apple's iPad, sporting a form factor that's thinner than Apple's tablet, and it also tackles several things the award-winning iPad can't do, like type well or stand up straight.

Michelle Obama Derides People Who Got Her Husband Elected

First Lady Michelle Obama spent her weekend disparaging the fat paycheck, the fancy office, the impressive lines on our resumés.

Microsoft Surface Tablet Unveiled: Everything To Know About The New Windows 8 Tablet, From Price To Features

Microsoft Surface Tablet Unveiled: Everything To Know About The New Windows 8 Device, From Price To Features

After long-winded predictions and speculations from critics and fans alike, Microsoft has announced its new line of Surface tablets that will be running Windows 8. As the company began to unveil more information about its upcoming operating system, it?s no surprise that a tablet device is in the works. Microsoft made the announcement at its press event on June 18, giving audiences a taste of just what a Microsoft-made tablet can do.

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