"Samsung expert: Apple should get only $38.4M for infringement, not $2.2B/Assuming Samsung infringed Apple's five patents, Apple should receive $1.75 per device in royalties, not the $40 Apple has requested, a Samsung expert argues. Samsung rested its case after the expert testimony." CNET 4:27 PM
"Samsung's damages expert calls Apple's patents 'negligible' in value" The Verge 5:24 PM
"Samsung Argues that Apple Should Get $38.4 million, Not $2 Billion" The Mac Observer 6:42 PM
"Apple, Google Vie to Offer Exclusive Game Apps/The Battle for Mobile Dominance Is Spreading to the Most Lucrative Genre of Apps: Videogames" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 7:55 AM
"Apple, Google battle over mobile game exclusivity -- report" CNET 8:10 AM
"Apple enticing games publishers with promotion deals in return for exclusivity" 9to5Mac 8:22 AM
"Handicapping Apple's quarterly earnings and revenue: Q2 2014/Average estimate: $10.32 per share on sales of $43.5B. Apple's guidance: $42 to $44B." Fortune 7:53 AM
"Earnings preview: Wall Street expects flat March quarter, awaiting new products in late 2014" AppleInsider 8:27 AM
"Apple seeds OS X 10.9.3 build 13D45a to developers" 9to5Mac 7:14 PM
"Free OS X Mavericks now powers half of all Macs: Successor likely to ship in October" Computerworld 8:05 AM
"End of the line coming for Apple iChat log-ins to AIM on older Macs: At the end of June, Macs running most older versions of OS X won't be able to use their Apple addresses as an iChat log-in to the AOL Instant Messaging (AIM) service." ZDNet 8:09 AM
"Apple to End Support for AIM iChat Logins on Older Versions of OS X Starting June 30" MacRumors 8:31 AM
"Apple to disconnect .mac and .me AIM chatting in Snow Leopard" MacIssues 10:58 AM
"Apple files for patent involving Spaces in Mac OS X" Apple Daily Report 8:04 AM
AppleCare/Troubleshooting
"Word font corruption may cause OS X to hang" MacIssues 1:00 PM
"Mavericks error -36 problem seen with Server 3.1.1" MacWindows 8:31 AM
"More on Mavericks InDesign corruption and SMB nsmb.conf" MacWindows 8:31 AM
"Mavericks, Outlook, Mail and Exchange Tips and Reports" MacWindows 8:31 AM
Reviews/How-To/Tips
"Your Mac And Timing: A Snitch Of Time Wasters? Or, A Useful Efficiency Coach?" Mac 360 8:49 PM
"Astute Graphics Phantasm 3 for Adobe Illustrator" IT.Enquirer 8:03 AM
"Apple Store logo leaves start going green in honor of Earth Day (photos)" 9to5Mac 8:42 PM
"Apple Tries to Clean Up Its Carbon-Spewing Ways With New Data Centers" ["Here's that story: Apple is close to its goal of powering all its facilities 100 percent by renewable energy. Its corporate campuses and data centers are now at 94 percent renewable and rising. (In 2010 it was 35 percent.) The next step is to extend the efforts to its retail stores."] Wired 10:58 AM
"Apple - Environmental Responsibility" [Video] Apple 11:32 AM
"A Rare Look Inside an Apple Data Center" Time 11:32 AM
"Apple campaign touts progress on reducing environmental impact" Los Angeles Times [Paid Membership Required] 12:38 PM
"Apple Launches 'Better' Environmental Campaign, Shares Glimpse of New Nevada Data Center" MacRumors 10:58 AM
"Apple Offers Peek Inside Nevada Data Centers" The Mac Observer 5:11 PM
"Tim Cook Highlights Apple's Use Of Clean Energy, Sustainable Materials In New Video" TechCrunch 10:58 AM
"Apple expands renewable energy to retail stores, 120 US outlets get green power" AppleInsider 10:57 AM
"Tim Cook discusses Apple's environmental effort in new 'Better' video" 9to5Mac 10:59 AM
"Apple Video Touts Environmental Progress, Work Still to Come" Re/code 12:22 PM
"Apple Interviewing Job Candidates for Mobile Payments Push" Re/code 2:52 PM
"Apple reportedly hopes to replace your credit card with your iPhone: New hires and old quotes suggest Apple is pushing forward with mobile payments." Ars Technica 7:34 PM
"Yahoo on the iPhone, Google in Your Pipes, and the Future of News: Re/code on TV" Re/code 12:22 PM
"Apple offering free recycling of all used products" Associated Press 1:00 PM
"Apple now offering free recycling of all old Apple products in environmental push" AppleInsider 6:10 PM
"Coal Ridge teachers find iPad minis increase classroom interaction: Technology program expands to all middle schools in fall" Times-Call 8:10 AM
"Apple and Google Target Mobile Game Makers" The Next Web 8:04 AM
"Apple and Google escalate their battle for exclusive mobile games" The Verge 10:03 AM
"Apple has bigger plans than just song ID with Shazam deal: Apple will integrate music identification technology created by Shazam into the next version of iOS, but could go much further than simple song naming." Computerworld 8:26 AM
"Apple makes another high-profile medical device talent hire" iDownload Blog 10:01 AM
"Here's why you still have to wait for popular mobile games to launch on Android" BGR 7:54 AM
"Apple and Google offer game makers app store promotion in exchange for exclusivity" Gigaom 8:32 AM
"Square reportedly in talks to sell after growing losses, held 'informal talks' with Apple" iDownload Blog 8:32 AM
"iPhone malware exists, but the risk is nothing like it is with Android" BGR 9:58 AM
"Apple Maps 3D flyover coverage expands to Berkeley and East Bay areas" iDownload Blog 10:01 AM
"Loch Ness Monster Not Found In Apple Maps" TechCrunch 4:03 PM
"Loch Ness Monster 'spotted', albeit on Apple Maps" Digital Trends 8:31 AM
"Did Apple's iOS Maps App Just Find The Loch Ness Monster?" AppAdvice 8:35 AM
"Samsung acknowledges one Apple invention: there's an Apple II in its Innovation Museum" 9to5Mac 8:27 AM
"Sony eyes Danny Boyle as Steve Jobs biopic director, Leonardo DiCaprio to star" 9to5Mac 7:30 PM
Non-Apple News
"Amazon's smartphone: The time is right" CNET 4:27 PM
"Amazon's Fire TV voice search will support Netflix later this year" The Verge 4:06 PM
"Netlfix will raise prices for new subscribers by $1 or $2" VentureBeat 3:50 PM
"Netflix Plans U.S. Price Increase: Streaming Service May Charge Up To $2 More a Month in First Rise Since 2011" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 3:50 PM
"Netflix Is Raising Prices For New Subscribers" Business Insider 3:50 PM
"Heartbleed: Most of the Web's top sites now immune to bug, firm says" Los Angeles Times [Paid Membership Required] 12:38 PM
"Why Nike is pulling the plug on FuelBand" CNET 4:27 PM
"Nike Shoots Down Reports of Killing FuelBand" The Mac Observer 9:54 AM
Publications/Podcasts
"MacVoices #14132: SuperMeet – Mark Spencer of Ripple Training Reviews Their Collection of Training and Plug-Ins" MacVoices 7:34 PM
"MGG 498: Encryption for Everyone, Choosing Wi-Fi Channels & More" The Mac Observer 11:13 AM
"John Bacus of Trimble talks to Architosh about SketchUp, broadly and about version 2014" Architosh 9:53 AM
"Cult of Mac Magazine: Rock Harder With Your Mac" Cult of Mac 8:30 AM
"We have a new website! Plus we talk about junk mail and where to find the Loch Ness Monster." The MT Show 8:02 AM
"Intel's next-gen Thunderbolt rumored to hit 40Gbps transfer speeds with new connector" AppleInsider 6:30 PM
"Leaked Info on Third-Generation Thunderbolt Points to 40Gbps Transfer Speeds" MacRumors 6:30 PM
"Apple Extends Trademark Protection to Include 'Jewelry and Watches'" MacRumors 12:38 PM
"Will a larger iPhone steal sales from the iPad Mini? Possibly, but the overall effect might be neutral, says analyst Gene Munster, as some Phone 6 buyers could opt for an iPad Air instead of a Mini." CNET 8:06 AM
"Android Leads in Operating System Share Android and iOS Capture Windows" MacPrices 8:03 AM
"1st Gen Apple TV Owners Lose iTunes Store Access" The Mac Observer 10:56 AM
Price Trackers/Deals
"Fluxx For iPhone And iPad Is Temporarily Available For Free (Normally $0.99)" Apple Sliced 9:53 AM
"Robots Love Ice Cream For iPhone And iPad Is Free Right Now (Previously $0.99)" Apple Sliced 9:53 AM
"LINEZETA FRONTIER For iPhone And iPad Is Free Today (Was $0.99)" Apple Sliced 9:53 AM
"'Wind-Up Knight 2' Review - As Tightly-Wound As A Grandfather Clock" Touch Arcade 12:38 PM
"'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' Review - That Old Parker Luck Strikes Again" Touch Arcade 8:35 AM
"The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Review: With great power comes... Ah who cares? I just want to swing!" 148Apps 8:35 AM
"Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Review/This World of Warcraft CCG spin-off is easy to pick up, almost impossible to put down, and most amazingly of all, totally free. Consider this your only warning." 148Apps 10:36 AM
"Puzzle Breaker Review: Puzzle Breaker combines simple match-3 gameplay with a surprisingly strong RPG feel." 148Apps 9:56 AM
"Cabby Tales Review: Cabby Tales' charming visuals would make it an ideal title for young players, if not for the overly-challenging stages." 148Apps 12:38 PM
How-To/Tutorial
"How to enable the 'Kill Switch' on your iPhone or iPad, right now!" Intego 12:38 PM
"How to avoid paying Apple for extra iCloud storage" Computerworld 8:02 AM
"Leonardo DiCaprio (no!) as Steve Jobs? The latest rumor drifting toward civilization is that Danny Boyle will direct Aaron Sorkin's Steve Jobs movie, and he wants the 'Titanic' actor to star." CNET 9:43 PM
"How Apple Could Have Increased iPad Sales, But Didn't" The Mac Observer 7:05 PM
"Apple vs. Google: Videogame Edition" WSJ Blogs 3:52 PM
"If There's an Apple vs Google 'Arms Race' for Mobile Game Exclusives, Android's Losing" Time 3:52 PM
"Square Reportedly Talks to Tech Giants about a Buyout" The Mac Observer 3:51 PM
"The Three Ways Forward For Microsoft And The Xbox One" Forbes 12:06 PM
"Microsoft, Motorola Make Deal on Patents: Microsoft Grants World-Wide Coverage for Motorola Devices Running Android, Chrome OS Ops System" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 12:04 PM
"Microsoft gets Motorola Solutions to pay for lawsuit protection for Android use" IDG News Service 3:52 PM
"Microsoft acquisition of Nokia's mobile business to be finalized on April 25" ZDNet 11:07 AM
"Finally Microsoft's Office 365 is now launched in China" The FA Daily 8:12 AM
"Microsoft ready to test new Office 'Mix' interactive presentation application" ZDNet 11:06 AM
"Office Mix Soon to Release in Preview, Targeted Toward Educators" Windows IT Pro 9:09 AM
"Nokia Oyj Will Soon Be Known As Microsoft Mobile Oy [Report] Opp Trends 8:12 AM
"Microsoft rolls out new 'basic' Azure cloud pricing tier/Summary: Microsoft has added a new, promised 'basic' tier to its Azure cloud pricing structure." ZDNet 5:03 PM
"KB 2919355: You can't patch the desktop like a phone" InfoWorld 8:05 AM
"Is IBM too Focused on Hitting Earnings?" The Motley Fool 12:08 PM
"Dow Today: International Business Machines Higher" TheStreet 12:09 PM
"Watson Not Only Smart Machine In Town: Up-and-coming vendors in the genre include AlchemyAPI, Digital Reasoning, Highspot, Lumiata, and Narrative Science, Gartner says." InformationWeek 11:10 AM
"IBM Earnings: Revenues Decline As Hardware Sales Continue To Disappoint" Forbes 8:51 AM
"IBM: Revenue Concerns Are Overblown" Seeking Alpha 8:50 AM
"Hewlett-Packard Gets A $40 Price Target, Tablets Will Help Achieve This" Seeking Alpha 7:28 AM
"Are These Intel Corporation Claims True?" The Motley Fool 12:14 PM
"Why Intel Does Not Need Smartphones or Tablets" TheStreet 12:13 PM
"Here's Why Intel Corporation Is in Trouble" The Motley Fool 12:13 PM
"Internal Intel chart confirms May 11 release date for Haswell refresh" VR Zone 9:16 AM
"Intel Corporation Witnessing Some Favorable Trends: Analysts at BMO Capital have assigned an Outperform rating to Intel after hosting a conference call with 'with leaders in the semi space.'" ValueWalk 9:05 AM
"Intel Just Flashed A Bullish Move" Seeking Alpha 7:34 AM
"Intel Aims Small but Misses the Mark" Minyanville 8:55 AM
"How Intel Stock Stands Out in a Strong Industry" Zacks 7:33 AM
"Intel Income Investors Earn 11.32% Annual Yield Rate Now" Seeking Alpha 7:33 AM
"Jim Cramer: Why Apple Could Become Value Plays" TheStreet 10:03 AM
Industry News
"Tech Stocks: AMD, Netflix gain in late tech action/Chipmaker rises after results; Netflix gets attention with quarterly report on tap" MarketWatch 4:21 PM
"Stocks: Dull day until Netflix news" CNNMoney 4:21 PM
"S&P 500 Books 5-Day Winning Streak, All Eyes on Big Earnings Week" TheStreet 4:22 PM
"Stock Futures Drift Higher After Best Week since July" FOXBusiness 7:23 AM
"Stocks edge higher at start of a big earnings week" Associated Press 12:57 PM
"U.S. Stocks Advance, Led by Tech Firms: Investors Tread Carefully After Last Week's Gains and Ahead of a Number of Earnings Reports" WSJ.com [Paid Membership Required] 4:22 PM
"Asia Markets: Asian shares mixed; Nikkei rises again/Asian shares were mixed Monday, with stocks in Tokyo rising again after a harsh selloff two weeks ago, as investors focus on upcoming earnings reports and U.S. President Barack Obama's visit to the region at a time of rising tensions." MarketWatch 7:21 AM
"Most active Nasdaq-traded stocks: Nasdaq's 10 most active stocks at 1 p.m." Associated Press 12:56 PM
"Midday Glance: Computer companies/Computer companies shares up at 1 p.m." Associated Press 12:56 PM
"Final Glance: Computer companies/Computer companies shares up at the close of trading" Associated Press 8:43 PM
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