NOT a rumor: Think Secret shutting down

Popular Apple/Macintosh rumor site Think Secret will cease to be published as a part of the terms of an undisclosed settlement with Apple, Inc. Apple sued Think Secret in 2005 citing leaked software and hardware information published on Think Secret. The following press release was posted to the ThinkSecret web site:

APPLE, THINK SECRET SETTLE LAWSUIT

December 20, 2007 - PRESS RELEASE: Apple and Think Secret have settled their lawsuit, reaching an agreement that results in a positive solution for both sides. As part of the confidential settlement, no sources were revealed and Think Secret will no longer be published. Nick Ciarelli, Think Secret's publisher, said "I'm pleased to have reached this amicable settlement, and will now be able to move forward with my college studies and broader journalistic pursuits."

As a part of the settlement no sources of Think Secret's content were named.