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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.

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Apple’s Long History of Courtroom Combat

"Apple in Court": the first of three articles highlighting Apple's approach to intellectual property and its history of patent litigation.

Microsoft’s Xbox Live Gold Service Beefs Up Its On-Demand Menu

Microsoft's Xbox Live Service has added Comcast’s Xfinity TV, HBO GO, and MLB.TV to the content streamed to Xbox Live Gold subscribers.

Nokia, Microsoft Invest $24 Million in App Development Program

Nokia and Microsoft are investing $24 million in an app-development initiative, called AppCampus, designed to give the Windows Phone OS a much-needed boost.

Trending Social Media: Facebook’s Timeline Is a Marketing Asset

Facebook's new feature fosters user attention, as a newly published study shows user engagement jumps an average 46% when brands adopt Timeline.

Why Analysts Get Grim on RIMM

As RIM's fourth-quarter earnings report nears, analysts' expectations have been predictably negative.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Australian Regulator Targets Apple

Australia's Competition & Consumer Commission accuses iPad maker of breaching consumer law -- and will be bringing a complaint to Melbourne's Federal Court.

7 Reasons Why Apple Is the Short of a Lifetime

Apple's stock price continues to soar with no end in sight. However, savvy investors might take a look at the opportunity to profit from a short play

IBM’s Stock Sprint Approaching a Hill

Spry ol' IBM has had a fantastic run in the past few years and is up 10% year-to-date, but several indicators point to a little more difficulty on the horizon.

Netflix’s 3 Big Plans for Growth

Though written off by many, Netflix, with 21 million streaming-video subscribers, still has leverage in the market. Here are three of its growth strategies.

Facing Privacy Concerns, Apple Begins Rejecting Apps that Use Mobile-Device ID

Facing privacy concerns, Apple has begun rejecting apps that track phones' UDIDs, or unique identification numbers, which have been key to mobile advertising.

Senators Ask Attorney General to Investigate Employer Requests for Facebook Logins

U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Richard Blumenthal asked Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate employer requests for Facebook logins.

Monday Apple Rumors: Chinese iPad Smuggling on the Rise

U.S. West Coast liaisons snap up iPads and smuggle them back into China for resale -- frequently at more than twice their retail price.

Trending Social Media: Twitter Chooses German Headquarters

Microblogging innovator intentionally avoids German tech hubs Hamburg and Munich -- choosing instead to set up shop in Berlin.

With iPad Sales Exploding, Will Apple Abandon the Mac?

With iPad sales exploding, will Apple abandon the Mac? Speculation continues about what’s in store for the company's PC lineup.

GameStop Partners with ATVI to Keep Digital Business Growing, but Is It Enough?

GameStop's partnership with ATVI is designed to keep GME's digital business growing. But pressure on the market for used physical games could pose a challenge.

LTE Wireless and the Upcoming Dominance of the Smartphone

Wireless carrier upgrades to the high-speed network technology known as LTE will drive smartphone and tablet use well past that of features phones and PCs.

Survey: App Developer Interest in Android Slips, Leaving Apple iOS in Top Spot

App developer interest in Android has slipped well below that of Apple's iOS, a survey shows.

Acquiring 750 Patents from IBM Could Do Wonders for Facebook’s Patent Portfolio

Facebook bought 750 patents from IBM, reports say, boosting its relatively small patent portfolio and enabling it to better defend itself against claims.

Did Apple Help Save Publishing?

Despite an ongoing antitrust probe, the tech giant may have actually helped nurture the nascent e-book sector.