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Kindle Fire Owners Getting Free Amazon Coins

Amazon is offering all Kindle Fire owners 500 of its new Amazon Coin virtual currency to use in the Amazon Appstore. More 

ABC’s Long-Rumored Live-Streaming App Goes Live

Disney's ABC television network is releasing an app to permit users to watch programming on mobile devices. More 

Winners & Losers: Tech Investing Special Report, Part III

We've covered the big trends and looked at the possible game-changers -- now let's examine the big players in consumer tech, one by one. More 

Shhh! Amazon Is Working on a Secret 3D Smartphone

According to the Wall Street Journal, Amazon is developing a smartphone that can produce 3D images without the need for special glasses. More 

Microsoft Deal Clears Up the B&N-Google Quandry

There was huge news in the e-book world Thursday with reports that Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has plans to buy Barnes & Noble’s (NYSE:BKS) Nook tablet, e-reader and e-book business in a deal that would be worth $1 billion. Ironically, I had just finished writing an analysis of the previous big news on the Nook front: B&N’s... More 

Possible Disruptors: Tech Investing Special Report, Part II

Emerging growth markets are pivotal in consumer tech -- and these disruptors could change the game. More 

Microsoft Could Pay $1B for B&N’s Nook Unit

Microsoft has reportedly offered Barnes & Noble $1 billion to acquire the booksellers Nook tablet and digital media business. More