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Technology has changed the world for the better and consists of using scientific and technical knowledge to create improvements and efficiencies in products or services. People interact with technology every day, such as by sending a text on an Apple iPhone or by taking a ride in a Toyota Corolla. As one of the largest sectors in the world, technology helps create innovative and useful inventions for the betterment of society.

Recent Technology Stocks Articles

Study: Half of U.S. Adults Own Tablet or Smart Phone

A survey by the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism found that half of U.S. adults use either a tablet computer or a smartphone.

3 Tech Stocks for Your Retirement Fund

Investors looking down the road toward retirement can look at some of technology's "old guard" for reliable, long-term income.

2 Ways to Play the Weakness in Chips

After a brief spurt of outperformance heading into August, the semiconductor sector has returned to its lackluster ways. The weakness in the Market Vectors Semiconductor…

40 Blue Chips Increasing Dividends in Q3 2012

Hunting stability and yield? Check out these dividend-hiking heroes that rewarded shareholders during Q3.

Friday Apple Rumors: iPhones Now A Third of U.S Smartphones

One third of smartphone-owning Americans use iPhones; the iPhone 5 launches in 22 more countries today; and Apple is sued over spreadsheet patent claims.

Nokia Dividend: Too Good to Be True

Analysts and investors are increasingly skeptical about the viability of Nokia's nearly 10% dividend -- and you should be, too.

Where’s the iPhone 5’s iWallet?

Many predictions about features for the iPhone 5 were right on the money, except for an iWallet. Is Apple sitting out the digital payments movement?

Wait — RIM Is Still Breathing!

A sudden spurt of good news has investors buying again, for now at least. But in any case, this is the first positive spin for RIMM in months. Here's what sent shares up.

Dish Network, Viacom Discuss Internet TV Deal

Dish Network is discussing plans to deliver TV channels over the Internet with a number of cable networks including those owned by Viacom.

A Hot Quarter for Tech

Despite the PC downturn and struggles among social networking companies, some industry giants led Nasdaq's climb -- and should keep it going.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Google Maps Cut Over Voice Directions

Apple dropped Google Maps from iOS over voice navigation; Apple files to patent Siri voice assistant tech; and Apple loses icon trademark request to Myspace.

Intel Doesn’t Really Deny Calling Windows 8 ‘Buggy’

Intel issued a statement yesterday that did not deny that its CEO had told employees that Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system wasn't ready for release.

Happy (Belated) Anniversary, Meg Whitman?

Meg Whitman has survived a year (and change) at Hewlett-Packard, but past that, there's really not much about the anniversary worth celebrating.

Tough Times for Chips

Cyclical in nature, chipmakers look to be gearing up for a gap down -- but you can play it with puts. Here's a name to focus on.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Google Maps iOS App in Development

Google will release a maps app for iOS by year's end; thefts of Apple products are soaring in New York City; and Apple is ordering carbon-fiber components.

RIM Manages to Add 2M Subscribers, Attempts Comeback

Research in Motion surprised Wall Street by adding two million Blackberry subscribers since last year, beating forecasts that it would post a subscriber loss.

Cisco CEO Identifies His Possible Successors

John Chambers, CEO at Cisco Systems says the company has a field of ten possible candidates to replace him when he retires in two to four years.

Should I Buy Google Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

As the search giant sets new highs -- is it too late to join the fray? Despite some quibbles, the stock has too much going for it to justify avoiding it.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: In-Cell Screens Limit iPhone 5 Supply

Production problems with the iPhone 5's displays may limit supplies; Google hasn't submitted a Maps app for iPhone 5; and AuthenTec goes Apple-only in 2013.