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Could Facebook Be the Next Amazon?

The social network could leverage the buying power of its half-billion users by creating more virtual storefront. But will that cause a revolt?

Monday’s Apple Rumors: A ‘Daily’ Dose

The company's daily newspaper collaboration with News Corp. looks to be on track for a mid-January release.

Google TV’s Picture Goes Fuzzy

The company is revamping its service, delaying a broader release. But can it get the TV networks on board?

Markman: A Time to Bond

Bonds are at the bottom of a long-term range where it has made sense to buy. With inflation still at arm's length, it may be time to go long on the long bond.

Game On for Activision Shares

Two quick-selling games are brining 2010 to a strong close for investors, whose patience could be rewarded by at least another strong quarter.

Microsoft, Sony Share in ‘Black Ops’ Boom

Activision's latest installment of its long-running 'Call of Duty' video game is outselling its predecessor, helping the fortunes of the sector's top game-console makers.

Facebook, Twitter Block for Super Bowl TV Ads

The social networks are being tapped to help boost pricey commercials for Super Bowl XLV. But are too many ads going to ultimately turn off users?

Top Managed Futures can Diversify Holdings

Several of the top performing managed futures funds for 2010.

Flix on Stix USB Rentals Threaten Netflix (NFLX)

Movie giant Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) is up a stunning +250% so far in 2010. But could a start-up renting movies on USB flash drives be the start of a tech revolution that sinks Netflix stock?

November Video Game Sales Promising After Down Year

With Black Friday behind us and video game stocks and retailers reporting November sales, investors worried about weak consumer spending were pleasantly surprised by a favorable NPD video game sales report.

Cloud Computing, Mobile Apps to Lead Tech Growth in 2011

Despite some worries about consumer spending habits, financial analyst groups Gartner and IDC both see hope in tech industry spending for 2011.

Microsoft (MSFT) Hits 12.5 Million Xbox Live Gold Susbcribers

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and its subscription-based online gaming network for the Xbox 360 game console, Xbox Live Gold, is not just surviving but thriving.

Apple (AAPL) Rumors – Verizon’s iPhone

Verizon is rumored to be paying Apple a hefty fee to bring the iPhone to its network.

Apple (AAPL) News and Rumors – 2nd Mac OS Beta

The second beta for the Mac OS X 10.6.6 sheds light on its support for the Mac App Store, which is scheduled for a March 2011 launch.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) Rumors – iPad-Laptop Hybrid Coming?

Apple Inc. stock news and rumors for December 1 include waning iPhone web usage, also Apple patents for an iPad and laptop hybrid.

Apple iPad Torching Amazon’s Kindle

A ChangeWave survey finds Amazon's Kindle e-reader is rapidly losing market share to Apple's iPad tablet.

Sony Touch-Screen Patents Fuel Rumors

A report about 8 touch-screen patents filed by Sony has fueled speculation about how new touch-screen technologies will affect Sony products, including its Playstation 2.

Sony Move Sells 4.1M Units, Microsoft Kinect Sells 2.5M

Sales of the Sony (SNE) PlayStation Move controller and the Microsoft (MSFT) Kinect have been strong thus far.

Microsoft to Launch Xbox 360 Cable Service

Microsoft will launch an Xbox 360 cable service in which Users will pay monthly fee for channels and programming.