Is Apple really doomed?

As of Wednesday night the stock was down about 3 percent, after having been down as much as 5 percent. And over the past three months, it’s down 22 percent, equivalent to $130 billion in market cap.

Record-breaking Christmas week: 50M iOS and Android devices activated, 1.76B apps downloaded

After a record-breaking 17.4 million iOS and Android devices were activated on Christmas Day, the following week saw record-breaking activity as well: over 50 million iOS and Android-powered smartphones and tablets, and a staggering 1.76 billion mobile app downloads.

Don’t panic! Netflix is experiencing some holiday downtime

Tons of Netflix subscribers are apparently unable to escape the boredom of hanging out with their family members by streaming movies during Christmas eve.

New from Codeacademy: build your own virtual Christmas cards!

Buying Christmas cards is way too easy -- nothing says you care like making them yourself. But if scissors, glue, and small flat bits of dead tree are all too 19th century for you, Codeacademy has the solution: Code Cards.

Kayak unwraps the best and worst times to travel this holiday season [infographic]

What are the best days to book flights? What are the hottest holiday destinations? How much can you save by traveling on Christmas? All this and more in an exclusive infographic.

Last-minute gift guide: What to get the entrepreneur in your life

10 gift ideas sure to make the entrepreneur in your life smile this holiday season.

Christmas for ‘u’ and ‘i’: Kids want iPads, iPods, iPhones … and a Wii U

Wondering what to get that kid on your Christmas list? Wonder no more, the answer is easy. But warm up the credit cards -- it is going to put a massive dent in your finances.

Holiday shopping season: Kmart loses, Amazon wins (infographic)

This holiday shopping season produced winners and losers for retailers, the entertainment industry and restaurants. Some companies — including Amazon and Walmart — recorded high sales numbers and increased customer satisfaction. Others didn’t fare as well.

With record-high Cyber Monday …

Android had a merry Christmas weekend with 3.7M activations

Android devices more than doubled their typical activation rate over the Christmas weekend, with 3.7 million devices activated, according to Google’s Andy Rubin.

The holiday bump, while not surprising, is yet another reminder of Android’s unstoppable growth. Last week, Rubin …

You better watch out: Google is tracking (and calling) Santa

Google has once again set up its Santa-centric goodies for the young and the young at heart.

Beginning tomorrow, you can start stalking the jolly old elf on your computer or even on your phone. And if you need to …

Apple gets into the Christmas spirit with clever Santa Siri ad

Apple has debuted a clever new ad for the iPhone 4S, showing Santa Claus using the Siri voice-enabled personal assistant to help him with his important Christmas duties.

Some analysts believe Siri could help Apple sell 30 million iPhone 4S …

In time for Black Friday: A holiday gift guide for gamers

The holiday season is coming fast. Before you know it, it will be Thanksgiving. People will be doing their Black Friday shopping early the next morning, and then it’s just a few short weeks until the gift-giving season arrives.

That …

What most of us will be doing on holidays: Checking our work email

The holidays are a time for good food, gathering with loved ones, frantic trips to overcrowded malls and paid time-off from work — well almost. A majority of the U.S. workforce will be checking their work email over holidays this …