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Google gives your most important e-mails priority in Gmail

August 31, 2010

Rumor: Cisco sniffing around Skype for a potential purchaseGoogle is continuing to work on trying to make its Gmail product that much more of an essential tool in your every day life, and what better way is there to do that then to become your personal assistant?

Rumor: Cisco sniffing around Skype for a potential purchase

August 30, 2010

Rumor: Cisco sniffing around Skype for a potential purchasePopular VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) service Skype has had a history of being batted around when it comes to acquisition, but this latest rumor may be one of the strangest to surface yet.

Facebook wants to control the words “Face” and “Book”

August 27, 2010

Facebook wants to control the words If you have any interest in starting a social network of your own, or pretty much any online venture, you better think twice before you try to use the words “Face” or “Book” in your name unless you want Mark Zuckerberg’s lawyers to come calling.

What to expect from Apple’s Sept. 1 event

August 26, 2010

Rumor: Apple striking deals for TV episode rentalsApple has sent out its invitations for its annual September event where it announces the new line up of iPods for the holiday shopping season. What can we possibly expect from this year’s announcements?

Rumor: Apple striking deals for TV episode rentals

August 25, 2010

Rumor: Apple striking deals for TV episode rentalsWith an Apple event looming over us in the coming weeks, the rumors of what the company is up to are reaching a fever pitch as usual. How many of them are true is one thing, but that has never stopped people from getting all excited about the possibilities.

Apple may be adding iOS to Macs

August 24, 2010

Apple may be adding iOS to MacsIt appears that Apple has been trying to hide some patent applications from the world by going through the European patent office, but leave it to Apple fans to track them down anyway.

Kevin Rose spills possible details on Apple’s iTV

August 23, 2010

Kevin Rose spills possible details on Apple's iTVIt looks like the end of the Apple TV is becoming more and more definite as the rumors of a new TV device coming from the computer maker is picking up steam. Now Kevin Rose, co-founder of Digg, has jumped into the game, and considering his track record for rumors with this company, it’s looking more likely than ever that this device is a reality.

Intel purchases security software maker McAfee

August 20, 2010

Intel purchases security software maker McAfeeIt isn’t very often that a business deal worth billions can be pulled off in secret, but that is exactly what happened this week when, out of the blue, it was announced that Intel was purchasing security software maker McAfee.

Facebook Places brings location tools to Facebook

August 19, 2010

Facebook Places brings location tools to FacebookWhile the jury is still out on just how popular location based social apps will be, or what their longevity might end up being, it seems Facebook didn’t want to be left completely out of the loop.

HBO passes on deal with Netflix

August 18, 2010

HBO passes on deal with NetflixNetflix is trying every trick in the book to build up its catalog of content for its streaming service.  While most companies have embraced the offers, one company has definitely said “No thanks” to the offer, and it makes you wonder where Netflix will look to next for its new films.

Facebook looks set to announce location-based tool

August 17, 2010

Facebook looks set to announce location-based toolIt looks like Facebook is all set to announce something major this Wednesday at a press event at its office, but so far all we have is speculation as to what it might be about.

Google acquires Like.com

August 16, 2010

Google acquires Like.comGoogle is apparently spending its summer in the mood to romance as many small companies as possible, and the tally of the ones to fall for its charms is racking up pretty fast.

Third BioShock game takes to the skies

August 13, 2010

Third BioShock game takes to the skiesAfter two games of BioShock being set in an underwater city, the third game is in for some major changes not only in setting, but in who is working on it.

Rumor: Apple TV taking a step back in time

August 12, 2010

Rumor: Apple TV taking a step back in timeRumors of a new version of the Apple TV continue to circulate, but the latest news makes it feel like we are stepping back in time by at least a couple of years.

Top 40 best free legal movies you can download right now

August 11, 2010

Top 40 best free legal movies you can download right nowWhile you constantly hear about how downloading movies is illegal, there are numerous free legal movies you can download.  Sure we aren’t talking about the latest summer blockbusters here, but there are some great films out there on the Internet that can be had for free.

Netflix and Epix in advanced negotiations for streaming deal

August 10, 2010

Netflix and Epix in advanced negotiations for streaming dealIt appears that Netflix is in talks with relatively new cable channel Epix to bring a load of more recent movies to the online streaming video service, which could reap huge benefits for both companies.

Report: Apple ordering CDMA chipsets to launch on Verizon this January

August 9, 2010

Report: Apple ordering CDMA chipsets to launch on Verizon this JanuaryRumors have once again begun circulating that Apple is preparing a version of its popular iPhone to sell on the Verizon network in the United States. This probably makes the millionth time this rumor has popped up, but there is some significant evidence this time to back it up.


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