Rumors are swirling about Apple's new longer (4 inches), thinner, and faster iPhone

Reports abound about Amazon's Kindle Fire HD and Paperwhite e-reader. Are they the be-all and end-all of tablets? Do they throw the iPad for a loop? Will they carve out a serious niche in the tablet market?

There is no greater fear for an Internet-based company today than when Apple enters its market ring. Unfortunately for Pandora, Spotify, and Songza, that's precisely what happened this morning.

The news of hackers gaining access to 12 million UDIDs from an allegedly FBI-based laptop have Apple users in a tizzy, but how well can we trust a hacker? There is significant doubt surrounding the source of the IDs, how much user information was directly associated with each ID, and who has possession of the identity information now.

In an attempt to keep up with mobile giants, Nokia is launching a variety of new products to play to its customers in the US. Including new handsets for its phones, a new free music streaming service, new phones operating on Microsoft's Windows 8, and an "augmented reality app," Nokia seems to be striving to regain the affection of its US customer base.

The smartphone world is practically shutting down in anticipation of the launch of Apple's iPhone 5 on September 12. Rumors of how big the screen is, how thin the phone is, whether or not Chinese manufacturers were able to make a knock off, and other features have everyone on the edge of their seats. The latest leaked looks are purported to be the true ones, with features to stun the most seasoned industry experts.