"Apple's Breakout Suggests Downtrend Has Ended" WSJ Blogs 8:08 AM
"Worst may finally be over for Apple" CNNMoney 11:25 AM
"Apple's Living Room Strategy Can Conquer Gaming" Seeking Alpha 7:41 AM
"Apple's Cash Cache Could Hit $170 Billion This Year" AllThingsD 8:03 AM
"Was Apple 'MySpaced'? Is Google Next? Listening to the bear case for Apple suggests that Apple has been passed by, a Technology Titan Has Been. The biggest challenge to Apple's future is not the competition, but the evolution of the consumer. Apple created its fortune by innovating a delightful user experience for consumers in a closed system back when technology was 'complicated' to install, manage and use." Forbes 8:26 AM
"Apple to Explain Document Production in Suit: Apple Inc.'s lawyers appeared before a judge to explain how the company is complying with a court order to turn over evidence in a privacy lawsuit after the iPhone maker was scolded for 'unacceptable' conduct." Bloomberg 2:10 PM
"Apple May Face Sanctions Over Documents in Privacy Suit" Bloomberg 4:58 PM
"Apple requests new damages trial in Samsung case to be held ASAP, Samsung requests stay" Foss Patents 8:36 AM
"Apple Pushes for Patent Damages Hearing, Samsung Stalls" The Mac Observer 11:24 AM
"EU Reding: Apple Still not Informing Customers Correctly About Warranty Rights In EU" Dow Jones Newswires 8:15 AM
"Apple's warranty abuse prompt European rethink on consumer rights" V3 9:57 AM
"Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch Reportedly leaving company for Apple [ux2] AppleInsider 7:14 PM
"Adobe CTO Kevin Lynch steps down, Reportedly leaving for Apple (updated)" Engadget 8:11 PM
"Apple could face penalties for bungling document handling in privacy suit" AppleInsider 9:28 PM
"Intel X25 SSD incompatible with OS X 10.8.3: A Mac with an Intel X25 series SSD may not be able to boot after installing OS X 10.8.3; however, updating the drive's firmware should help." MacFixIt 12:46 PM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"Review: Splashtop 2 a free, innovative remote desktop Mac/iOS app with issues" Macworld 2:10 PM
"Going Paperless With Any Scanner On Your Mac" Jacken's Blog 5:00 PM
"Alfred Offers Bat-Tastic Productivity for Mac Owners" MacNewsWorld 8:37 AM
"TextExpander Snippet Runs Shell Script To Get Info About Your Mac" Cult of Mac 12:51 PM
"Apple's iconic ad man Scott Trattner returns to Media Arts Lab after brief stint at Samsung's agency 72andSunny" 9 to 5 Mac 8:25 AM
"With Trattner back, will Apple's ads get their groove back? The creator of Get a Mac: and Samsung's Superbowl ads: is back at Apple's agency" Fortune 8:26 AM
"A Key Defector From Team Apple To Team Samsung Has Returned To The Fold" Business Insider 8:28 AM
"We're working on a smart watch, too, says Samsung/Samsung's new strategy for battling Apple: Preemptive copying" Fortune 8:03 AM
"Samsung wants to get its hands on wristwatch market too: The South Korean electronics giant's next arm-wrestling match with Apple may be over smart wristwatches that act as smartphones." CNET News 8:03 AM
"Samsung and Apple To Do Battle Over Smart Watches" Forbes 8:03 AM
"Samsung Confirms It Will Build A Smart Watch As Speculation About Apple's iWatch Continues" TechCrunch 8:27 AM
"There's No Rest for the Wicked: Samsung Prepares Smartwatch" Patently Apple 9:12 AM
"Chinese media attack on Apple, VW exposed; backfires badly" Electronista 8:38 AM
"Apple Store Leeds to open Thursday: New Apple retail store due in Trinity Leeds to open this week" Macworld UK 8:27 AM
"Apple to reopen expanded Barton Creek store on March 23rd" MacNN 2:08 PM
"Cupertino hotel installs Apple TVs in every room" TUAW 9:18 AM
"iSteve: Funny or Die to debut Steve Jobs comedy biopic starring Justin Long" Digital Trends 8:28 AM
"This Crazy Steve Jobs Portrait Was Made By Injecting Paint Into Bubble Wrap [Image] Cult of Mac 1:19 PM
"Ex-Apple Director Promises Detroit-Built Electric Sports Car" Wired 12:51 PM
"Dan Eilers, VC and early Apple exec, passes away" Fortune 4:55 PM
"Man Gets over 3 Years in iPad Data Breach Case" Associated Press 8:31 AM
"AT&T iPad Hacking: That's 41 Months Jail" The Mac Observer 9:13 AM
Non-Apple News
"Samsung Wins More Design Patents Covering a Tablet, Phones and a Unique Tablet Keyboard Stand" Patent Bolt 6:06 PM
"Samsung Granted Multiple Design Patents for a Multimedia Terminal, a Wireless Smart TV Keyboard & Visual Presenter" Patent Bolt 4:52 PM
Publications/Podcasts
"New apps that work together with your Mac and iOS device." The MT Show 11:57 AM
"Apple probably won't tap Intel until 2015: Piper Jaffray/Intel could emerge as chip manufacturer for Apple's iPad: but much later, says Piper Jaffray." CNET News 2:52 PM
"Apple acknowledges evad3r jailbreakers found 4 of 6 exploits fixed with iOS 6.1.3" AppleInsider 7:26 PM
"Apple releases iOS 6.1.3 with Lock screen security flaw fix, Maps improvements for Japan" 9 to 5 Mac 11:49 AM
"Apple Releases iOS 6.1.3 With Passcode Bug Fix and Japanese Maps Enhancements" MacRumors 11:57 AM
"Apple releases iOS 6.1.3 to fix lockscreen passcode vulnerability" The Verge 11:51 AM
"Apple Zaps Lock Screen Bug With iOS 6.1.3, Also Updates Japanese Maps" TechCrunch 11:56 AM
"Apple Fixes Passcode Bypass in iOS 6.1.3" The Mac Observer 12:36 PM
"Apple releases Apple TV software update 5.2.1" TUAW 2:41 PM
"Apple's New iOS Update Blocks Evasi0n Jailbreak--After It's Been Used About 18 Million Times" Forbes 4:55 PM
"New MacBook Air release date, rumours and leaked images: When is the new MacBook Air coming out?" Macworld UK 8:30 AM
"Mac sales up as iMac supply improves" TUAW 12:45 PM
"Mac Sales Up for Apple as iMac Supply Constraints Ease" MacTrast 9:57 AM
"iPhone 6 may have processor manufactured by Intel" Expert Reviews 8:31 AM
Granted Apple Patents
"Apple Granted 48 Patents Today Covering Technologies such as a Synchronized Interactive Augmented Reality Display, Tactile Feedback System for iDevices, Virtual Keyboards & More" Patently Apple 8:36 AM
"Apple's interactive augmented reality system identifies real-world objects, allows screen sharing" AppleInsider 8:06 AM
"Apple patents augmented-reality system: A newly won patent describes an augmented-reality system for mobile and other devices that can overlay information about objects the device is pointed at." CNET News 12:45 PM
"Apple Patents An Augmented Reality System That Turns The World Into A Shareable 'Pop-Up Video'" TechCrunch 8:16 AM
"Apple's patent for a remote collaboration system uses digital pens and 'large digital surfaces'" AppleInsider 8:37 AM
"Apple granted patent for a collaboration system" AppleDailyReport 8:38 AM
"Apple eyeing method, system for transferring button status, info between a media player and an accessory" AppleDailyReport 8:47 AM
"Apple patent filing involves flash control for an electronic rolling shutter" AppleDailyReport 8:38 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
"Team Awesome For iPhone and iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $0.99)" Apple Sliced 9:31 AM
"Turkey Blast: Reloaded Pro For iPhone and iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $0.99)" Apple Sliced 9:31 AM
"Diversion -Platform Runner For iPhone Is Free Today (Was $0.99)" Apple Sliced 9:31 AM
"15" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:05 AM
"13" MacBook Pro Prices & Sales" MacPrices 8:05 AM
"Review: ZooGue Social Pro Case for the iPhone 5" Run Around Tech 8:37 AM
"Spigen Leather Grip case for iPhone 5 (Video)" Insanely Great Mac 8:31 AM
"Kensington AbsolutePower Dual USB Wall Charger" iLounge 8:47 AM
iPad/iPhone/iPod touch Apps
"Review: Borderlands Legends for iOS is a disappointing addition to the franchise" Macworld 9:17 AM
"Capsized+ for iPad review: A planet full of spiky threats and blocked passageways awaits" Macworld UK 12:48 PM
"Year Walk for iPad and iPhone review: Twisting, creepy, puzzle game" Macworld UK 8:36 AM
"Death Ray Manta for iPad and iPhone review: retro arcade action that really makes you feel good" Macworld UK 8:36 AM
"Ridiculous Fishing - A Tale of Redemption for iPad and iPhone review: Completely ridiculous game themed around fishing" Macworld UK 8:36 AM
"There is Nothing More Fun Than a Little Ridiculous Fishing – iPad App Review" PadGadget 12:51 PM
"Appidemic: Mushroom Wars for iPad" AppleTell 9:16 AM
"Pocket Cycle for iPhone and iPad review" iMore 8:36 AM
"The Croods Review: It's tough not to be cynical when confronted by such an uninspired freemium town building sim such as this. It hardly uses the movie license well." 148Apps 10:10 AM
"Hands-on with Castle Champions iPhone game" Appolicious 11:52 AM
"Is Apple Losing War Of Words? Playing hard to get isn't helping Apple anymore. Here are 4 words it must embrace to fight off hard-talking rivals like Google and Samsung." InformationWeek 9:20 AM
"An iPhone fan's month with Windows Phone: Week three" TechHive 8:37 AM
"Is Wall Street's Negative Delusion About Apple Ending?" The Tech Night Owl 8:37 AM
"Zynga Convinced Tablets Have Become the Ultimate Gaming Platform" PadGadget 8:36 AM
"Google's latest Nexus 10 tablet ad vs. Apple's current iPad ads" iMore 8:36 AM
"WSJ's Walt Mossberg on the Samsung/Apple Rivalry" [Video Report] Bloomberg 8:29 AM
"Reports Of Apple's Death Are Greatly Exaggerated" App Advice 8:27 AM
"Apple's iOS: In desperate need of a facelift" ZDNet 8:09 AM
"What's Wrong With The US Smartphone Market?" Tech-Thoughts 8:06 AM
Non-Apple
"Google Glass: Orwellian Surveillance with Fluffier Branding" Patently Apple 8:14 PM
"Is it a Watch or Something Else?" [Video] Tech.pinions 5:52 PM
"Buyout Bedlam: Michael Dell Vs. Carl Icahn Vs. Blackstone" Seeking Alpha 6:36 AM
"Dell faces bidding war with rumoured rival offer" PC Pro [Free Registration Required] 6:36 AM
"Dell buyout could be impeded by possible Blackstone bid: Word has it that the asset management firm may be considering outbidding Silver Lake in the buyout that aims to take the PC maker private." CNET News 6:55 AM
"Blackstone Said to Mull Outbidding Silver Lake for Dell LBO" Bloomberg 6:37 AM
"HP Eyeing $4 Billion Damages Claim in Itanium Case Against Oracle" Computerworld 6:38 AM
"Hewlett-Packard faces major test as critics aim to oust board members" Bloomberg Businessweek 6:39 AM
"Microsoft Reportedly facing SEC and DOJ investigation over claims of foreign bribery" The Verge 12:30 PM
"Microsoft nudges Office 365 Home users to the cloud" Computerworld 6:46 AM
"Haven't got Windows 8 yet? Here comes Windows 9" TG Daily 6:28 AM
"Windows tablets will rule the world" TG Daily 6:28 AM
"Avoid Microsoft For The Long Haul" Seeking Alpha 8:27 AM
"Windows 7 Service Pack 1 heads to users March 19: Microsoft is starting to push Windows 7 SP1 to Windows 7 users via Windows Update, ahead of the early April end-of-support date for the RTM version of the product." CNET News 9:23 AM
"Intel taps Hillcrest Labs' motion control for set-top box platform: New Web-based set-top box will be based on the dual-core Atom processor and run Hillcrest's motion control software." CNET News 6:44 AM
"Microsoft extends Azure Hadoop, mobile app development functionality: An HDInsight addition lets users deploy, manage and use Hadoop clusters on Microsoft's cloud" Computerworld 9:15 AM
"Intel taps Hillcrest Labs to add motion control to its set-top box reference design" The Next Web 6:44 AM
"Intel's media unit on hiring spree to prep for TV debut" Reuters 6:48 AM
"Intel Survives Q1, But Now What?" Seeking Alpha 6:32 AM
"Intel Is the Biggest Bargain Out There: Fort Pitt's Forrest" Breakout 6:46 AM
"AMD Preps Radeon HD 7790 'Bonaire' Graphics Card: First Images and Specs Published." X-bit labs 6:41 AM
"AMD upgraded by Macquarie on videogame opportunity" MarketWatch 6:41 AM
"Intel vs. AMD: Battle of the world's smallest PCs" PCWorld 6:42 AM
"AMD lists two new Trinity based mobile APUs" Fudzilla 6:43 AM
"Report: IBM Considers Rackspace Acquisition" ChannelNomics 6:45 AM
"IBM Staff Raise £4,200 During Comic Relief Fun" InVerclydeNow 6:45 AM
"Consultant behind Adaptation of IBM Flawed Payroll System had a 'Rigid View'" TopNews 6:45 AM
"Cisco switches to weaker hashing scheme, passwords cracked wide open: Crypto technique requires little time and computing resources to crack." Ars Technica 12:30 PM
"Cisco and ITLG announce transatlantic software challenge for kids" Business and Leadership 6:43 AM
"Cisco aims software improvements at enterprise Video communications: Cisco plans deeper integration between its TelePresence and WebEx products, and better network management tools for Video conferencing" Computerworld 9:16 AM
"Dow Grabs Gain as Cypriot Parliament Downs Bank Deposit Tax" TheStreet 5:49 PM
"Adobe's quarterly profit falls on higher expenses" Reuters 3:59 PM
"Stocks open higher following home building Report" Denver Post 12:22 PM
"Futures Tick Up as Traders Shrug Off Cyprus Worries" FOXBusiness 8:40 AM
"Cyprus continues to drag on markets" CNNMoney 6:52 AM
"Asia Markets: Most Asia shares up as Cyprus concerns ease/Most Asian markets on Tuesday gained as fears about the euro zone subsided, with Japan recovering strongly due to a weaker yen and Australia falling following the latest Reserve Bank of Australia minutes." MarketWatch 6:53 AM
"Europe Markets: Cyprus bailout vote keeps Europe investor on edge/European stock markets mostly headed for a third day of losses on Tuesday, with investors remaining worried ahead of a parliamentary vote on a Cyprus bailout as a controversial bank-deposit tax continued to stay in the spotlight." MarketWatch 6:53 AM
"Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks: Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at 1 p.m." Associated Press 12:20 PM
"Final Glance: Computer companies/Computer companies shares mixed at the close of trading" Associated Press 5:48 PM
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