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In its nearly 40 years of existence, Apple has only purchased one company whose value exceeded $1 billion. Most of Apple’s recent acquisitions have been so small that the purchase price was not disclosed, meaning it was deemed “immaterial.” Yet these purchases often give clues as to what Apple is working on.  

Broadcom Corp. is in advanced talks to be bought by Avago Technologies Ltd., in what would be the latest in a recent string of mergers in the semiconductor industry.

Sir Jony Ive, the man credited with the design for the iPhone and Apple Watch, just became the company’s first Chief Design Officer. 

Semiconductor company Silicon Image Inc, whose technology helps streams video between consumer electronic devices, is exploring strategic alternatives, including selling itself, according to people familiar with the matter.

Apple’s fourth-quarter earnings easily topped Wall Street estimates, helped in part by the release of new iPhone devices at the tail end of the period.

Will banning smartphones in meetings really improve performance and productivity or just keep thin-skinned people from being annoyed?

This latest iPhone isn’t just Apple’s sweet spot; it’s Apple’s sales savior. But forgive me for sounding like Yogi Berra here, this is feeling like déjà vu all over again.

Viva la Revolution? Smartphones are the best things since sliced bread, right? Think again. 

Apple's 3Q profit jumped 12.3%, as the tech giant got a boost from stronger global demand for its iPhone and Mac devices.

Intel's second-quarter earnings jumped 40%, and the chip maker brightened its outlook amid a rebound in PC demand.

Apple is reportedly releasing two different-sized phones this year, according to a report from Bloomberg. Both will be larger than the current iPhone’s 4-inch display, with the new phones available in 4.7 inch and 5.5 inch sizes.  

Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos took the wraps off the online retail giant's foray into the smartphone arena Wednesday. A Look at Amazon’s New Smartphone

Priceline said Friday it will buy restaurant booking service OpenTable for $2.6 billion cash. Priceline’s $103 per share offer is a 46% premium over Thursday’s closing price.

Starbucks will be making it easier for customers to charge their smartphones and tablets, announcing a national rollout of Duracell Powermat charging pads at its coffeehouses.

Intel raised its revenue outlook for the current quarter and fiscal year, saying demand for business computers has been stronger than anticipated.

Americans are watching significantly more television from their smartphones and game consoles.

Shares of Apple hit a 78-week high Friday ahead of its hotly-anticipated annual developers conference.

Disappearing-messaging app Snapchat is now trying to act more like Apple. 

Intel impressed Wall Street by logging a lighter-than-expected 5% dip in first-quarter earnings as rising data center and Internet of things revenue helped offset sluggish PC demand.

BlackBerry bought a minority stake in health IT firm NantHealth in a bid to improve data sharing and communication in the health-care industry.