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Tech's Winners and Losers of 2010

Ryan Tate · 12/28/10 01:00PM

Technology seemed especially relevant in 2010, what with The Social Network's blockbuster receipts and mass mania for Apple's iPad and iPhone 4. The newfound attention helped turned some techies into genuine stars — while lending others real worldwide infamy.

My Blackberry Doesn't Work

Christopher Han · 12/27/10 12:30PM

A sketch from the show The One Ronnie on BBC that features our favorite hand-held, fruit-named devices; the Blackberry and Apple. The question is, how many puns can they fit inside?

Apple Bans Wikileaks App from iPhones

Ryan Tate · 12/21/10 02:20PM

Apple banned the Wikileaks iPhone app, determining it could hurt people, or is illegal, or both. The company didn't actually specify why 73 million iPhone owners are forbidden from using the app, but did coyly hint at the reason.

Apple Embroiled in Huge Gay Rights Fight

Ryan Tate · 12/15/10 02:16PM

Apple is caught in the crossfire between opponents and supporters of an iPhone game that can only be "won" by signaling opposition to gay and abortion rights. Apple approved the app, then pulled it. Now comes the furious lobbying.

Apple Has No Idea Where Steve Jobs Is

Adrian Chen · 12/08/10 08:55PM

Does anyone know where Steve Jobs is? Apple has something for him. According to California state records, Apple owes Steve Jobs $37.91—but they can't find him to deliver it themselves.

Why the iPad Newspaper is Doomed

Ryan Tate · 11/24/10 02:25PM

Rupert Murdoch is putting $30 million and 100 journalists behind an iPad newspaper called "The Daily." He even has support from Apple CEO Steve Jobs. But no one really believes this thing will last. Here's why.

Busted For Exploiting Hipsters

Ryan Tate · 11/16/10 04:45PM

A scrappy Chinese-speaking teenager sold $130,000 in parts for the white iPhone 4. Now he's being slapped with legal threats. Won't anyone defend Fei Lam's right to exploit fashion-obsessed gadgeteers?

What Does George W. Bush Like to Read on His iPad?

Matt Cherette · 11/07/10 07:05PM

Former President George W. Bush's interview with Matt Lauer airs on NBC tomorrow night, but tonight's Nightly News gave us a tech/gossip-focused preview. Apparently, Bush has an iPad—he likes to read gossip on it! Find out what inside.

iPhone App Powers French Electro Duo's Music Video

Christopher Han · 11/01/10 03:15PM

Think of it as an upgraded mustache finger. One that features moving mouths that sync up to the song. The song is "I Love U So" from the artist Cassius, and the app can be downloaded for free.