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Apple purchases mapping company Locationary: report

Apple purchased Locationary, a data management company that specializes in creating accurate maps.
Internet companies call for greater transparency from secret court

Internet companies including Apple, Google, and Yahoo called on the government to create greater transparency around secret court information requests
Saving Money Yes, you can buy your college student a laptop on a budget.

Parents, take note: don't splurge on laptops for college students when there are new laptops selling for as little as $300.
Electrocuted by iPhone? Apple investigates Chinese case.

After reports of a woman being electrocuted by iPhone, Apple agrees to look into the case.
Apple on hiring spree in search of iWatch design

Apple hopes that new blood can help the company find a fresh design for a smart watch, according to the Financial Times.
Nokia introduced new smartphone: Lumia 1020

Nokia's new smartphone, the Lumia 1020, comes with a powerful 41-megapixel camera to compete with rivals Samsung and Apple.
Apple's App Store marks fifth anniversary

Apple's App Store opened online five years ago Wednesday, dramatically changing the way consumers get their software.
Chapter & Verse Judge finds Apple went against anti-trust laws in e-book price-fixing case

US District Judge Denise Cote found that Apple was part of a conspiracy to increase e-book retail prices. An Apple spokesperson maintained that 'we've done nothing wrong.'
Boston University claims Apple stole professor's idea

Boston University claims that Apple infringed on its professor's patent, and demands that Apple halt the sales of iPhone 5, iPad, and MacBook Air devices
HTC growth likely to be eclipsed by rivals

HTC is not expected to sustain growth into the third-quarter and will likely be eclipsed by rivals Apple and Samsung
Google Reader is dead. Here are five alternatives.

Google Reader officially closed on Monday, leaving a void in the information aggregation market. Check out our list of Google Reader replacements.
Chapter & Verse Will Indigo Books and Music expand outside Canada?

During the annual meeting of the bookstore company, CEO Heather Reisman said 'the new Indigo will be a global company.'
Tired of the Apple/Android duopoly, Telefónica partners with Microsoft

Telefónica signs deal with Microsoft to promote sales of Windows Phone 8 in six countries
Olive Press Home-cooking lures Palestinian expat home

The opportunity to own a restaurant in his homeland brought Mazen Saadeh back to the West Bank, where he is serving food that comes straight from his backyard.
iOS 7 Beta 2: Siri has a brother

New additions for iOS 7 Beta 2 include a different gender for Siri, a rejiggered Reminders design, and a new group chat feature.
Saving Money The best smartphones for avid photographers

Smartphones have allowed many people to replace traditional point-and-shoot cameras, but not all phones are made equal. Narayanan lists five smartphones that offer the best image-processing, picture-taking quality, and web connectivity for your money.
Modern Parenthood Snapchat's new feature, SnapKidz, good in theory, not in practice

Snapchat — a temporary photo sharing platform that sends 200 million messages per day — introduced SnapKidz, a feature that attempts to prevent children from sending photos to friends. It could work, but it's easy to get around.
Want an original 1976 Apple-1 computer? It'll cost you, a lot.

Christies is set to auction off an original 1976 Apple-1 computer, and bidding could go well above half a million dollars.
Saving Money The best discounts for college students

The 20-something years are rarely the best financial times of one's life, but college students can try to save money by being savvy shoppers. From Apple products to clothing to lunches, here's how a college student can find the best discounts.
Chapter & Verse E-book price-fixing trial: Will the judge come down on the side of Apple?

Judge Denise Cote seemed inclined to rule for the Department of Justice at the beginning of the trial, but her remarks as the case closed seemed to indicate a shift towards Apple's side.
HBO Go and WatchESPN now available on Apple TV

Apple TV is expanding its library to include HBO Go and WatchESPN.
Danielle Bradbery crowned as 'The Voice' winner

Danielle Bradbery, at 16, is the youngest winner of 'The Voice.' Danielle Bradbery is also third contestant coached by country singer Blake Shelton to win 'The Voice'.
Yahoo releases number of data requests, calls for transparency

Yahoo says it received 12,000-13,000 data requests from US law enforcement during a six-month period.
Chapter & Verse Apple e-mails are at the center of the DOJ e-book price-fixing trial

The Justice Department’s e-book price fixing trial – alleging that Apple conspired to raise e-book prices – is scheduled to end this week.
Apple responds to PRISM with privacy statement

Apple confirmed its commitment to privacy in the wake of the NSA scandal, following similar moves by Microsoft and Facebook.