Rumors

Foo Fighters Dispel Breakup Rumors

"For the millionth time ..."

By Rishi Iyengar March 3, 2016

No, the Apollo 10 Astronauts Didn't Hear 'Alien Music' Behind the Moon

An Internet rumor turns out not to be true

By Jeffrey Kluger February 22, 2016

Apple's iPhone 7 Will Almost Definitely Be Missing a Headphone Jack

If Apple's New Year's resolution was to slim down, the company is accomplishing it

By Chris Matthews / Fortune January 8, 2016

Samsung Could Be Doing Something Huge With the Galaxy S6

It would be a big move

By Robert Hackett / Fortune June 3, 2015

3 Reasons Nintendo Should Switch to Google Android

And three reasons it's a terrible idea

By Matt Peckham June 1, 2015

Apple Is Testing Mystery Cars With Roof-Mounted Cameras

Speculation about Apple competing with Google's Street View or driverless cars

By Jack Linshi February 4, 2015

There Are 2 Huge Rumors About New Apple Products

Speculation about Apple Watch launch date and new MacBook Air

By Jack Linshi January 7, 2015

A Bigger iPad Might Be Coming Next Spring

A 12.2-inch iPad might arrive next year

By Jack Linshi December 2, 2014

Katherine Heigl Doesn't Think She's Rude at Work

She was responding to a fan's question during a Facebook Q&A

By Rishi Iyengar November 3, 2014

Apple's New e-Wallet Might Launch This Week

It might be coming Saturday

By Dan Kedmey October 13, 2014

3 Reasons Apple Needs to Make a Bigger iPad (and 3 Reasons It Doesn’t)

Compared to the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch speculation, the buzz surrounding Apple’s October 16 event has been as subdued as Tim Cook’s southern drawl. Yes, we’ll probably see new iPads, and rumor has it,...

By FindTheBest / Ben Taylor October 9, 2014

Facebook Reportedly Building a New App Where Everyone's Anonymous

The plan marks a departure from company policy to have users disclose their identities or risk being booted from the network

By Dan Kedmey October 7, 2014

Watch How Word of Ebola Exploded in America

Exclusive Twitter data shows how conversation about the virus has escalated dramatically

By Victor Luckerson October 7, 2014

Google Is Reportedly Working on Giant TV Screens

The idea is to be able to seamlessly connect smaller screens

By Justin Worland October 3, 2014

Apple Rumor Roundup

The rumors have been floating around for months and the big day is almost here. Just as Apple's made its bones by simplifying technology, let's boil down the nearly endless supply of rumors to paint...

By Doug Aamoth September 8, 2014

Don’t Count the iPhone 6’s September 9 Debut Out Yet

The new iPhone line reportedly had a backlight engineering problem that goofed up the assembly process earlier this summer.

By Matt Peckham August 22, 2014

Questions About a 5.5-inch iPhone

There's already a bit of controversy surrounding the launch of Apple’s new iPhones this fall. Most informed sources seem to all agree that Apple will introduce an iPhone 6 sporting a 4.7-inch screen, as compared...

By Tim Bajarin July 28, 2014

That 5.5-Inch iPhone Is Still Pretty Mysterious

A larger iPhone seems likely for this fall, but don't bet on an even larger "phablet" version just yet.

By Jared Newman July 25, 2014

Valve Might Have Made Its Steam Controller a Little Less Peculiar

An analog thumbstick would bring Valve's game controller more in line with traditional ones.

By Jared Newman July 24, 2014

Amazon Appears to Be Testing All-You-Can-Read Kindle Ebook Subscriptions

The "Kindle Unlimited" plan could include more than 600,000 ebooks for $9.99 per month.

By Jared Newman July 16, 2014

Katherine Heigl Denies That She Is 'Difficult'

Ahead of the premiere of NBC's upcoming State of Affairs, star Katherine Heigl addressed rumors that she and her executive producer mother are challenging to work with

By Melissa Hellmann July 14, 2014

HTC's Volantis Tablet May Be the Last Gasp for Nexus Hardware

Rumored tablet combines sharp design, high-end specs and some rather strange display proportions.

By Jared Newman June 23, 2014

What to Expect at Amazon's Phone Announcement

3D head-tracking may be the gimmick, but the meat's in the services

By Jared Newman June 17, 2014

11 Things We're Hoping to See at E3 (and 6 We Probably Won't)

E3's really more a present-moment state of the union than "the future revealed," but this one promises a bunch of software-focused surprises. We walk through some of the most -- and least -- likely.

By Matt Peckham June 3, 2014

What to Make of a Potential YouTube-Twitch Deal

On Sunday night, Variety reported that YouTube was about to acquire video game streaming site Twitch for more than $1 billion. The deal may not be as imminent as that initial report suggested. While sources...

By Jared Newman May 19, 2014

9 Possible Endgames for the Apple-Beats Situation

As we wait for the final outcome of the Beats-Apple situation, we might as well prepare ourselves for the best, the worst, and everything in between. Here are 9 potential endgames for the supposedly looming...

May 15, 2014

Report: The iPad Is About to Get Much Better at Multitasking

Marc Gurman over at 9to5Mac is reporting that Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 8, will bring with it the ability to run two apps side-by-side on an iPad. Apple is expected to unveil iOS...

By Doug Aamoth May 13, 2014

Apple's iPhone 6 Could Arrive One Month Early? Maybe, Maybe Not

But beware: the story's once more sourced to the enigmatic "supply chain."

By Matt Peckham May 12, 2014

We've Lost Interest In Apple's TV Set

The rise and fall (and rise and fall, and rise and fall) of an oft-rumored product

By Harry McCracken May 8, 2014

Microsoft to Hold Tablet Event on May 20

Microsoft has invited reporters to a Surface tablet event on May 20, referring to it as a "small gathering" -- a play on words that seems to indicate a line of small-screen Microsoft-branded tablets will...

By Doug Aamoth May 6, 2014

Tilt Interface for Amazon's Rumored 3D Phone Sounds Neat, and Hopefully Not Aggravating

Using a combination of cameras, sensors and software, Amazon might solve the biggest problem with oversized smartphones.

By Jared Newman April 22, 2014

Name That Tune, Siri

A report said the next version of Apple's iPhone software will have built-in features to tell you what song is playing within earshot. Such a move would be a bit of catch-up for Apple, as similar song identifying features are baked into Android via the Google Now app

By Doug Aamoth April 17, 2014

Amazon Reportedly Kindling a 3D Smartphone

The e-commerce giant is reportedly working on a smartphone that features eyewear-free 3D interface that tracks users' eyes and face motions. The rumored phone could be available as soon as this year

By Matt Peckham April 15, 2014

Sheryl Sandberg Leans Out of Politics

The best selling author and Facebook executive dismissed rumors that she's heading into the political arena any time soon

By Maya Rhodan April 11, 2014

The iPhone 6 Rumor That Won't Go Away: 4.7- and 5.5-inch Screens

Rumors of 4.7- and 5.5-inch iPhones once seemed unbelievable, but the number of reports piling up are getting hard to ignore. Reuters has the latest rumor, citing "supply chain sources" who say a 4.7-inch iPhone...

By Jared Newman April 1, 2014

Don't Hold Your Breath for Free Streaming from Amazon

Amazon says it has no "plans" for an ad-supported streaming video service, seemingly refuting a report that one was in the works. The denial increases the mystery around the subject of the big announcement the company is scheduled to make next week

By Matt Peckham March 28, 2014

Apple's Plan to Revolutionize TV Faces Obstacles

An Apple subscription TV service sounds like a great idea -- but the companies who own the content don't seem to be all that excited

By Harry McCracken March 24, 2014

Apple's Next iPhone Rumored to Be Produced in Q2, Though That Tells Us Nothing About the Next iPhone

A Taiwanese news site claims a well-known Chinese manufacturer is prepping a facility to begin producing Apple's next iPhone in a few months.

By Matt Peckham March 18, 2014

Healthbook: Apple Reportedly Working on Wellness-Tracking App

Health tracking in Apple's iOS software may go beyond today's sensors and wristbands.

By Jared Newman March 17, 2014

Stick or No, an Amazon Streaming Games Console Would Have an Audience Conundrum

Streaming games, at the mercy of the mercurial Internet, just don't have mainstream gamer appeal.

By Matt Peckham March 17, 2014

Report: Pioneer Might Be Working on Aftermarket CarPlay Stereos

Rumor or not, Apple needs to get its CarPlay interface in front of as many people as possible.

By Doug Aamoth March 13, 2014

A Smartwatch Version of Android Is Reportedly Coming Soon

Smartwatch makers and app developers will apparently get some much-needed guidance.

By Jared Newman March 10, 2014

A Glimpse at Cortana, Microsoft's Version of Siri and Google Now

The Halo-inspired AI will reportedly follow Google into creepy-useful territory.

By Jared Newman March 3, 2014

4 Things the Galaxy S5 Should Do (But Probably Won't)

Samsung has the potential to make the best all-around smartphone on the market, but its priorities still aren’t in the right place.

By FindTheBest / Ben Taylor February 20, 2014

New Apple TV Box in April? With Time Warner Cable Built In? We'll See

The thing about Apple rumors – notoriously hard to judge in the first place – is that they get even harder to judge when you get potential content partners involved.

By Doug Aamoth February 12, 2014

Amazon Needs Heavyweight Content if It's Developing a Games Console

You either have what people want to play or you don't.

By Matt Peckham January 29, 2014

North Korea's 'Hotel of Doom' May Finally Be Opening

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