STEVE JOBS

The $190 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry is about to begin its annual winter extravaganza in Las Vegas, where the latest toys, gadgets, smartphones, video games, TVs, cameras, tablets and laptops will be unveiled - some not to be available until late in 2012.

The $190 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry is about to began its annual winter extravaganza in Las Vegas where the latest toys, gadgets, smartphones, video games, TVs, cameras and laptops will be unveiled – some not to be available until late in 2012.The real story may be in improving people's lives.

The world's biggest technology trade show will feature razor-thin laptops, powerful new smartphones and fancy flat-screen TVs, but talk in the cavernous halls of the Consumer Electronics Show, which kicks off on Monday night, may focus on whether the show itself has a long-term future.

Apple (AAPL), according to one stock reviewer, is that rare tech stock you can buy for your child's college fund, and in 10 years you'll be glad you did.

Taiwan based Digitimes, a common source for Apple component news, has issued a new report saying their sources indicate two new iPads in 2012, one in March and one in October. That could be good news for tablet lovers because it would mean faster updates on current devices or a faster turnaround time for new devices.

Apple shares neared their all-time high of $426.70 Friday after reports the computer giant might bid for TV rights for the English Premier League. The league includes the U.K.’s biggest football, or soccer clubs.

The world's biggest technology trade show will feature razor-thin laptops, powerful new smartphones, and fancy flat-screen TVs, but talk in the cavernous halls of the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show may center on whether the CES itself has a long-term future.

Though, Apple's legal team is working hard to stop the sale of the action figure, the dolls are still up for sale on different online shopping Web sites.

Launch of iPhone 4S in China can delay the release of the much-hyped and much-awaited iPad 3, speculate experts. Now delaying the launch of iPad 3 can be another structured rumor or marketing gimmick of Apple as this world renowned electronics company is known for making a series of announcements at random times to fuel up the suspense among the Apple enthusiasts.

Kanye West had the Twitterverse buzzing on Thursday after posting a series of more than 80 tweets in a train of thoughts that left many fans and critics scratching their heads.

Apple is threatening to sue Chinese company In Icon over its 12-inch lifelike Steve Jobs action figure. The head of the Chinese toy company said he will not stop, as the dolls have already begun production.

Technology giant Apple has threatened to take legal action against In Icons, a Chinese company which has manufactured a Steve Jobs action figure in the memory of the creative genius, who had established the most valuable technology company in the world.

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Apple Inc. is expected to release iPad 3 anytime in the next two months, as reports and analysts forecast suggest February to March time frame.

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An unauthorized action figure of late Apple founder Steve Jobs has hit the Internet, courtesy of Chinese company In Icons. The miniature replica of the tech legend will be available in February unless Apple pulls the plug, but tech geeks are more excited about how unbelievably realistic the Jobs doll is. Check out photos of the action figure here.

Ever since it has been reported that Apple will hold an important media event in New York City later this month, tech geeks have been wondering what the company is going to announce at the event.

A toy company has launched figurines, capturing, in quite some detail, the appearance of Steve Jobs, the now legendary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Apple Inc., complete with his signature black turtle neck, blue jeans and rimless circular glasses.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, in a surprise move, has opened an account on micro-blogging Web site Twitter. The 80-year-old, however, received mixed reactions and some sharp criticism, from his now fellow micro-bloggers.

Apple Inc. has more than $81 billion of cash on its books with about one-third held in the U.S. This is because of its continuing success of products like iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac. So what will Apple do with all the cash hoard?

Happy New Year! 2012 is almost upon us and we can only hope it will be as interesting and eventful as was 2011. There were several major events that happened in news, entertainment and technology throughout 2011. The U.S. captured and killed Osama Bin Laden, the iPhone 4S was released, Apple Inc. lost its CEO and co-founder Steve Jobs and the Iraq War ended.