What’s better than a rumor about one Apple tablet? A rumor about two. That’s right: not one, but two Apple tablets could come either this year or early next year. Market researcher Richard Doherty told BusinessWeek that Apple has developed two tablet computers prototypes: a 6-inch oversized-iPod...

After inking a deal with Samsung last month to deliver movies directly to your home, Blockbuster announced on Tuesday that its OnDemand service is also coming to your mobile phone. Blockbuster OnDemand, to be available on “select” Motorola mobile phones, will provide users with access to...

Netbooks based on Intel’s Atom processor faced a fresh assault this week: the $279 AMD-based Acer laptop. Here’s the $299–or this case, the $279—question: do you want a Netbook with a 10-inch screen, an Intel Atom processor, no optical drive, and Windows XP that weighs about two...

MySpace CEO Owen Van Natta has confirmed in a Wednesday conference call that the News Corp.-owned social network has “entered into an agreement to acquire iLike,” following rumors earlier in the week. iLike’s co-founders will remain at the company and stay headquartered in Seattle; the...

APPLE is investigating media reports that iPhones have exploded in Europe, the European Commission says. A spokeswoman for the EU executive, which oversees the safety of consumer products sold in the 27-country bloc, said Apple had described the reported incidents as isolated. Apple said it was aware of the...