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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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After Whitney Houston’s Death, an e-Book Onslaught

Six Kindle e-books about singer Whitney Houston appeared on Amazon shortly after she died, illustrating self-publishing's power to respond quickly and cash in.

Mozilla Eyes Windows 8 Compatibility, Firefox Mobile App Store

Privately held Mozilla is preparing its Firefox Web browser for mobile adoption. Its success or failure can have ripple effects on its publicly traded rivals.

One Billion Smartphone Users by 2016, Forrester Says

One billion people are expected to own smartphones and tablets by 2016, research shows, growing the markets for apps and related business strategies.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Foxconn Conditions Above Average, Early Findings Show

The president of the group auditing labor conditions at Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn's factory in China called the facility first-class.

IAC’s Aereo Is a Bold, Risky Move in Streaming Local TV

Aereo, a streaming service announced by IAC, aims to deliver programming from major networks and many cable channels, if it can survive likely legal challenges.

Your Insurance Company Would Love to Tap Your GPS

TomTom has specially designed a GPS unit to benefit both drivers and insurance companies. Bad drivers however, may want to steer clear.

Activision’s ‘Skylanders’ Game Harvests Big Profits from the Virtual World

Activision’s "Skylanders" video game features plastic figures that can electronically “port” into the action, and it's profitability should delight retailers.

Will Hasbro Board Game Sales Get zAPPed?

Hasbro is betting that “zAPPed” board games--which use iPad apps for spinners, dice rolls, and other game functions--will boost sales.

Apple’s Smartphone-Profit Juggernaut

Even with only 9% of global market, Apple’s iPhone was by far the most profitable smartphone in the fourth quarter of 2011, research shows.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: AAPL Explores Merits of a Smaller iPad, Sources Say

AAPL continues to explore the merits of a smaller iPad, including an 8-inch version of the device, sources say.

Is Nokia Finally a Bargain Worth Striking?

Nokia's string of problems is well known, but a dirt-cheap valuation and promising technology mean now might be the time for investors to get into NOK.

Do Cars Need Virus Protection?

Automobiles nowadays are largely computer controlled, and surprisingly vulnerable to hacking. Don't be surprised if computer security firms exploit the issue.

Is Apple a Buy? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Apple certainly has many advantages, but it also faces some challenges. Here are the pros, the cons and the verdict.

A Wobbly Week for Foxconn

Over the course of a week, Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn saw the launch of a labor-practices audit, withdrew a bond sale, and endured a security attack.

With Google Wallet, Small Security Issues Grow

As vulnerabilities in Google Wallet have shown, security is becoming ever more critical as Android smartphone software forges deeper into retail transactions.

Temperatures Rise in a Thermostat War

Honeywell and another programmable-thermostat developer, Nest Labs, prepare to duke it out in court over patent issues surrounding Nest's Learning Thermostat.

Monday Apple Rumors: Name Dispute Prompts China to Remove iPads from Stores

Siding with the plaintiff in a licensing dispute over use of the name iPad, Chinese authorities have begun removing iPads from stores in China.

GE-Microsoft Joint Venture Hopes to Revolutionize Health Care

A GE-Microsoft joint venture called "Caradigm" could revolutionize health information and patient records. Will it succeed?

iPad Could Soar to New Heights with Air Force

Apple's iPad is a contender for adoption by the Air Mobility Command of the U.S. Air Force, which could purchase as many as 18,000 of the devices.