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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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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.

Who’s Who in the Online Video Market

We take a look at the big players -- and the hopefuls -- in the online video market.

Thursday Apple Rumors: iPad 3, London Apple Store Will Debut Together, Sources Say

Speculation mounts that the iPad 3 and the Apple Store at Harrods in London will debut together, on March 7.

Challenging Verizon’s Ambitions for More Wireless Spectrum

Competitors have asked the FTC to block Verizon’s plans to buy spectrum from cable companies and cross-market their services.

Can Dell Carve a New Path to Profit?

Can Dell carve a new path to higher profit? The company's first-quarter forecast appears to be another sign that the PC’s glory days are behind it.

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.

5 Tech and Gaming Stocks to Play With

Five tech and gaming companies reviewed and rated by fundamental and quantitative measures to help investors decide which stocks are best.

When Big Retailers Don’t ‘Like’ Facebook

Only a year ago, putting retail storefronts on Facebook seemed like a great idea. But Facebook users haven't responded as expected.

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.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Microsoft Office for the iPad? MSFT Says No

Microsoft denies that Office, its popular suite of tools for PC users, is being adapted for the iPad. Does the denial mean a MSFT tablet is in the works?

Cisco: 5 Secrets of John Chambers’ Success

During John Chambers' tenure, the stock has risen 1,037%. Over the same period, the Dow rose only 238%. Here's how he made it happen.

Why IBM’s Stock Buybacks Miss the Mark

IBM has done well by shareholders, but it could have done even better if it put more of its cash into dividend payout than into stock buybacks.

RIM Updates Its BlackBerry Tablet

Research in Motion's PlayBook tablet now provides email support and other key features, but it will take more than a PlayBook upgrade to improve RIM's fortunes.

Samsung Maneuvers to Spin Off Its LCD TV Business, Focus on OLED TVs

With LCD TVs commoditized and unprofitable, TV-market leader Samsung plans to spin of its LCD business and focus on OLED TV screen technology.

Can Barnes & Noble’s Nook Grow Its Market Share?

The e-reader wars rage on, as Barnes & Noble's Nook battles hard for market share.

Could the Hospital Be the iPad’s Next Big Market?

Will the iPad become a staple of healthcare? Physicians in increasing numbers have been using Apple’s tablet for a range of applications.

Acer Returns to Profit, Pushes Revised Strategy

After a rough 2011, Taiwan-based computer maker Acer is trying new marketing initiatives and has zeroed in on the Ultrabook market.

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.