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Google misses on sales and profit in third quarter, shares slip
10/16/2014 8:33:56 PM

A day after the search giant unveiled its latest Nexus tablets, smartphones and streaming device, Google announces financial results for the third quarter.

iPad Air 2, iMac Retina 5K, iPad Mini 3 and more: Here's everything Apple announced
10/16/2014 8:30:21 PM

Today's event wasn't quite as buzzy as the iPhone 6 launch, but Apple rolled out new hardware and more that you're going to want to know about.

Don't miss these moments from Apple's iPad event
10/16/2014 8:29:05 PM

Check out the top video highlights from Apple's October 16 event, without watching the entire show.

Miss the camera roll? Apple iOS 8.1 to bring it back
10/16/2014 8:21:31 PM

The tech giant announces it will "bring back the beloved camera roll" with its upcoming update for iOS 8, along with Apple Pay support and other new features for photo library.

Google's Schmidt: 'I resigned from Apple board for the right reasons'
10/16/2014 8:18:57 PM

Google's executive chairman and former CEO has defended his controversial stint on the board of bitter rival Apple.

Google is 'on the right side of history,' says Eric Schmidt
10/16/2014 8:15:46 PM

The Big G's executive chairman has responded to recent controversy over privacy and taxation.

With 'Retina 5K' iMac, Apple caters to HD junkies
10/16/2014 8:14:08 PM

Apple boasts that its $2,499 iMac Retina 5K Display has a higher resolution that even Ultra HD televisions.

Meet Apple's new Macs (pictures)
10/16/2014 8:12:37 PM

Apple announced at the Apple Live event today two new Macs: a 27-inch iMac with a 5K Retina Display and a new Mac Mini with faster processors and other upgrades.

Apple fields iPad Air 2 to breathe new life into tablet sales
10/16/2014 8:04:31 PM

The tablet industry's slowing sales have hit Apple's results. Can the company's newest device reverse that trend?

Apple, needing a jolt with new iPads, plays it safe instead
10/16/2014 8:03:40 PM

If last month's iPhone 6 was a major leap forward, Thursday's iPad and Mac upgrades represented more modest progress.

Apple iPads add Touch ID in catch-up with iPhone
10/16/2014 7:52:54 PM

Apple unveils new iPads on Thursday that for the first time include the iPhone's Touch ID fingerprint sensor. The company says it was "the most-requested feature" in its tablets.

Apple's OS X Yosemite will be available today
10/16/2014 7:51:27 PM

The consumer electronics giant on Thursday is pushing out new Macintosh software with some search features that subtly underscore Apple's rivalry with Google.

iPad Mini 3 seeks middle ground between phablets, larger tablets
10/16/2014 7:48:59 PM

The latest version of Apple's smaller tablet is identical to last year's model except for the addition of the company's fingerprint-reading technology from its iPhone line.

New 'Twin Peaks' book to fill in the 25-year gap
10/16/2014 7:43:21 PM

When it airs in 2016, the new season of "Twin Peaks" will pick up in the present day. An upcoming book by Mark Frost, one of the show's co-creators, fills us in on what's happened in 25 years.

Apple's Mac Mini gets long-awaited refresh, starts at $499
10/16/2014 7:19:33 PM

The computer, for which you have to supply your own display and keyboard, hadn't been updated in two years.

Apple investors shrug at thinner iPad Air, beefed up iMac
10/16/2014 7:18:12 PM

Shares in Apple briefly flipped positive early in the company's presentation but were largely stuck in negative territory after the event, down about 1 percentage point at $96.58.

What's new in iTunes 12
10/16/2014 7:11:21 PM

Apple has released iTunes 12 and it features a streamlined interface and a greater emphasis on the iTunes Store and Radio.

Apple Pay mobile payments service to launch on Monday
10/16/2014 7:06:51 PM

Apple's been gaining more partners since it announced the service last month and it's ready to take it live.

Why the larger iPad Pro is a no-show this year
10/16/2014 7:05:48 PM

Production issues and a focus on expanding the iPhone supply are just a few reasons why Apple is likely holding off until 2015.

'Mad Men' types needed: Sort through vintage New York Times ads
10/16/2014 7:03:14 PM

A world of mini-skirt, fiberglass car and Paul Newman movie ads awaits you with the New York Times' Madison, a project that asks the public to dig through vintage advertising.

First-generation iPad Air remains, price dropped to $399 to start
10/16/2014 6:56:39 PM

Apple might be offering a new iPad Air to customers, but the company has decided to keep its existing tablet in place for those seeking a cheaper option.

Apple refreshes iMac with Retina Display, looks to upend all-in-one PCs again
10/16/2014 6:42:13 PM

The 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K is available starting at $2,499 and ships starting today. Retina Displays were first introduced in 2010 in the iPhone 4 smartphone, and have reached the iMac four years later.

What's new in iOS 8.1
10/16/2014 6:39:43 PM

A list of the newly enabled features for Apple iOS 8.1.

Apple's WatchKit for developers to launch in November
10/16/2014 6:37:18 PM

The release of WatchKit will allow developers to start creating apps for the Apple Watch, which is expected early next year.

Lockheed figures out fusion (maybe)
10/16/2014 6:10:43 PM

Lockheed Martin claims to have had a breakthrough in fusion technology, promising clean energy to power a small city, from something that could fit on the back of a truck. So that might be cool...