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Google Nexus 7 Tablet Forces Nokia Lumia 900 Price Cut to $49

Nokia has dropped the price of the Lumia 900 to its original price in the United States, just three months after its release. Once the world's dominant mobile phone provider, Nokia was late to embrace smartphones, and has lost out to Apple and Samsung in the mobile market. The phone can be purchased for $50 with a two-year contract through AT&T.

XBox 720 Release: Microsoft vs Sony

Both the Sony PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox 720 are shooting to be released within the next couple years; potentially in time for the 2013 holiday season.

iPad Mini Price and Specs Rumors Roundup - Starting at $249?

The latest rumored specs for Apple's latest new gadget, the "iPad Mini" tablet have been released. Although the Cupertino-based company did not confirm that they are actually going ahead with the mini product, latest leaks suggest that production is already underway in China. The rumored device is to sell for just $249 - which will most likely place them at the top of the mini-tablet market.

Marissa Mayer's Net Worth is $300 Million; New Yahoo CEO Takes Over, Prepares for Baby

Yahoo's new CEO Marissa Mayer's net worth is believed to be $300 million, according to therichest.org in its estimations earlier this year. Mayer is married to tech investor Zach Bogue and serves on the board of Wal-Mart Stores, as well as on the boards of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the New York City Ballet. She certainly is not taking her new role with Yahoo because she needs the money.

iPhone 5, iPad Mini, and HD TV in the Works

The iPhone 5 release date this fall may possibly include the rumored iPad Mini and an Apple HD TV in Retina. Apple is expected to release these products into the market next season.

iPad Mini Rumors: Apple Developing A Smaller, More Affordable Tablet

Apple is developing a new tablet with a 7.85-inch screen. The product, which will be smaller and less expensive than the latest iPad is expected to be announced this year. According to The New York Times, the next Apple tablet will "likely to sell for significantly less" to compete with the Google's Nexus 7 and Amazon's Kindle Fire.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Sprint and AT&T Security Update Takes Away Functionality

A Samsung Galaxy S3 security update has been launched by AT&T and Sprint recently - the first security update so far for the new device. However, amazingly the update seems to take away features rather than adding to them. The new update allegedly fixes a few minor issues including the device prematurely asking for an unlock pin. However, interestingly the update also takes away functionality, as opposed to increasing functionality like most updates.