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Sony’s ‘Aspirational’ Pricing Program

Aiming to restore its reputation as a premium brand, Sony will offer a more focused lineup of higher-end products and a new pricing model.

Kindle’s Place in Amazon’s Tablet-based Ad Business

The prospects for advertising growth on Amazon's Kindle look promising, but it has a long way to go before it catches up to the iPad.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPad 3 Debuts Today

Apple's pending tablet release expected to further its gain over rivals, with rumored bargain models poised to lure frugal consumers.

3 Takeaways from the Mobile World Congress

After the Mobile World Congress (MWC) wrapped up in Barcelona late last week and ended its preview of tech trends to come, the loudest buzz…

Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone Gaining Market Share

AAPL rising in both domestic and global smartphone markets; iPad to ship 65 million units in 2012; Apple sells 25 billionth app.

5 New ETFs Launch, but Spotlight’s on TRXT

Bill Gross's new Total Return ETF actually had company last week as four other exchange-traded funds also launched.

Worried about Texting-Revenue Losses, Telecoms Present Their ‘Joyn’ Strategy

Worried about revenue losses as smartphone users migrate to apps that allow texting for free, telecoms will soon roll out their "Joyn" texting app.

This Tech Stock Is Designed to Profit

The world's top semiconductor companies depend on electronic design automation company Synopsys (SNPS), and it still can be bought on the cheap.

The Little Raspberry Pi Goes Live in a Big Way

Demand for the ultra-cheap Raspberry Pi PC crashes servers and refutes those who said production delays would diminish its launch.

3 ‘Triple Threat’ Blue Chips to Snap Up

You can fill your portfolio with a bunch of role players, but these three superstars offer the whole enchilada -- dividends, growth and momentum.

Contemplating a World without iPhone Subsidies

Though popular in the U.S., the iPhone sells poorly in regions where carriers don’t subsidize smartphone sales with long-term contracts.

Nokia, Microsoft Aim to Shore Up Market Share with a Budget Smartphone

One of the newest Nokia smartphones running Windows, the Lumia 610, is aimed at emerging markets, a sector Nokia once ruled.

Monday Apple Rumors: Leaks Hint at March iPad 3 Launch

Chinese shipping manifests hint at an early March release for the iPad 3, with March 7 looking like the most likely launch date.

Why Amazon Should Wait to Release Its New Kindle Fire

Although a new Kindle Fire is reportedly in production, the current edition has good things going for it that Amazon has yet to fully exploit.

Buzz for 3 Smartphone Makers at the Mobile World Conference

The Mobile World Conference, scheduled for next week in Barcelona, is a huge smartphone showcase. Here's an overview of products from three major brands.

Google Glasses Key to Establishing GOOG as a Serious Gadget Maker

Exploiting “ready to wear” technology could create a new niche for the gadget-obsessed -- and establish GOOG as a serious gear maker.

Why Kindle’s No. 2 Status Might Feel like a Victory for Amazon

Although Amazon cut the Kindle’s price deeply, the device earned recognition as an entertainment platform and the No. 2 spot in the market, behind Apple's iPad.

The Electronics Industry’s Strange Tangle of Alliances and Lawsuits

Relationships between major electronics manufacturers and their partners may seem simple at first, but they're really a tangle of alliances and rivalries.

Big Screens Won’t Help Samsung Steal Smartphone Market from Apple

With more than 5 inches of vertical screen space, roomy smartphones tiptoe into tablet territory, but it's unlikely they'll steal market share from Apple.