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'Beats by Apple' viewed as a culturally compatible corporate marriage Posted: 12 May 2014 11:11 AM PDT With time to digest Apple's anticipated $3.2 billion acquisition of headphone maker Beats Electronics, industry watchers are beginning to warm up to the idea, seeing a potentially smart strategic move that could broaden Apple's appeal to new markets.

Deals: 22 new MacBook Airs & MacBook Pro models in stock at lowest prices anywhere Posted: 12 May 2014 10:55 AM PDT Nearly two dozen configurations of Apple's new 11- and 13-inch MacBook Airs are now in stock and available to ship from Apple's reseller channel at the lowest prices anywhere, with tax savings to boot. Meanwhile, another two dozen MacBook Pro configurations -- some with fresh price drops -- are also now available with the same cost-saving benefits, as are a few remaining Air closeouts starting at just $780.

Parrot unveils new, smaller Bebop drone & Skycontroller joystick control dock for iPad Posted: 12 May 2014 09:22 AM PDT French UAV maker Parrot on Monday unveiled two new additions to its consumer lineup, taking the wraps off of the Bebop drone -- featuring a 14 megapixel camera and 12 minutes of flight time -- alongside a physical controller accessory dubbed the Skycontroller.

Apple suppliers expect 'iPhone 6' sales to be 20% greater than iPhone 5s Posted: 12 May 2014 07:45 AM PDT Suppliers in the Far East gearing up for Apple's "iPhone 6" are reportedly anticipating 20 percent growth from last year's iPhone 5s launch, setting the stage for the biggest iPhone debut yet.

Apple wants Beats Music, but likely to keep Beats hardware alive after deal - report Posted: 12 May 2014 06:38 AM PDT Apple's alleged $3.2 billion bid for Beats Electronics was provoked by the latter's impressive Beats Music subscription service, a Monday report said, while the iPhone maker will also look to help "improve the quality of design" in future Beats headphones.

Samsung once again Apple's top supplier of 9.7" iPad Retina displays Posted: 12 May 2014 05:25 AM PDT Despite being fierce competitors and opponents in the courtroom, Apple and Samsung remain important partners, with Samsung reportedly supplying more than half of all high-resolution Retina displays for Apple's full-size iPad last quarter.