iOS 7 now available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch  —  iOS 7, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system, is now available for download.  The update can be installed on any compatible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch by visiting your device's settings menu, choosing “general,” …

Google vs. Death  —  In person, it can be a little hard to hear Larry Page.  That's because he has nerve damage in both vocal cords: one was paralyzed about 14 years ago, the other left with limited movement after a cold last summer.  This rare condition doesn't slow him down, though it has made his voice raspy and faint.

BlackBerry to Slash Its Workforce by Up to 40%  —  TORONTO—BlackBerry Ltd. is preparing to make deep staff cuts by the end of the year via layoffs that could cost up to 40% of its employees their jobs, people familiar with the matter said.  —  The layoffs will cut across all departments …

BBM Available for Android on September 21 and iPhone on September 22  —  That's right BBM fans — the iconic mobile social network will begin rolling out for Android and iPhone customers around the world from September 21.  Soon, you'll be able to easily connect with friends on different platforms.

Staples, RadioShack Yank Amazon Lockers from Stores  —  Staples Inc. (SPLS) and RadioShack Corp. (RSH) have removed Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) lockers from their stores after the partnership failed to meet expectations.  —  The retailers began testing a system last year in which Amazon shoppers …

Court: Facebook ‘Like’ Is Protected By the First Amendment  —  “Liking” something on Facebook is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday, reviving a closely watched case over the extent to which the Constitution shields what we say on social media.

Dish wins again: federal judge in New York refuses to ban Hopper  —  Judges aren't buying the broadcasters' argument that Hopper ad-skipping tech violates their copyright  —  Dish and the company's Hopper DVR won another important round against the top broadcasters today.

Decade-Old StumbleUpon Finds Profits in the Mobile Era  —  Since StumbleUpon debuted more than a decade ago, the online bookmarking service has never had its breakout Facebook or Pinterest moment.  The startup quietly chugged along with a loyal fan base and steady sales trickle.

Machinima, YouTube's Giant Gamer Network, Lays Off 10 Percent of Staff  —  Machinima, one of the biggest networks on YouTube, is laying off 10 percent of its staff.  —  The game-centric video company said it will let go of 22 of its 206 employees “in connection with Machinima's growth plan.”

Moto X Developer Edition now on sale for $649.99, works with Verizon and GSM networks  —  The Developer Edition of Motorola's Moto X is now available in two variants: one for Verizon Wireless, and the other for GSM networks worldwide.  The $649.99 model that's compatible with Verizon's network …

Wi-Fi and Cellphone Service on Subway Trains?  M.T.A. Leader Says It May Happen  —  A New York City subway ride remains, for many, an exercise in gaze aversion.  Maps are inspected.  Advertisements are read in their entirety.  A staring contest with an empty seat can prove preferable to even the briefest human interaction.

Salesforce, Workday announce strategic product integration  —  Summary: By integrating each other's apps, both companies are capitalizing on their shared “mutual customers.”  It also brings Workday a step closer to Oracle, which already has a nine-year cloud pact with Salesforce.  —  Zack Whittaker

Fork in the road: Cyanogen raises $7 million to build a better version of Android  —  The rebel ROM builder grows up — and starts making hardware plans  —  Cyanogen, makers of popular software based on Android that extends the abilities of smartphones, is making a bid for the mainstream.

Yahoo app for iOS 7: Now with breaking news, “My Saves,” and cinemagraphs  —  by Fernando Delgado, Senior Director of Product Management, Mobile and Emerging Products  —  The Yahoo app is one of our daily experiences — we present news that's personalized just for you.

Officials: Edward Snowden's Leaks Were Masked By Job Duties … More than three months after Edward Snowden revealed details of NSA secret surveillance activities, intelligence officials are still assessing the fallout from the former contractor's disclosures.  But they already know how the Snowden leaks happened.

After getting acquired by Samsung, Boxee shuts down its Cloudee video-sharing service  —  Two months after news broke that Boxee has been acquired by Samsung, the company is finally shutting down its video-sharing service Cloudee.  In an email to users, Boxee said Wednesday: