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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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Verizon’s First-Quarter Push for Subscribers

To strengthen the often-slow first quarter, Verizon is rolling out strategies that include promotions aimed at steering subscribers to revenue-rich data plans.

3 Ways for Amazon to Grow Its Instant Video Business

How can Amazon grow its Instant Video service? Anthony John Agnello has three suggestions that could boost its fortunes in an increasingly competitive sector.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Sprint Continues to Struggle, but its iPhone Sales Shine

iPhone sales have been a bright spot for wireless carrier Sprint, even as it continues to struggle with earnings results.

Why the TV Market Has Been a Bust

TV manufacturers are running out of options to lure buyers, and price pressures have turned the flat-panel television from a luxury good to a commodity.

Amazon’s Bricks-and-Mortar Plan

Online retailer Amazon has decided that what’s old is new as the company plans a chain of retail stores aimed at helping market Amazon products.

Google Chrome Goes Mobile

Google Chrome, one of the most popular browsers among PC users, is finally getting a tryout on Android mobile devices.

AMD Moves to Mobile Device Chips and Potential Alliance with ARM Holdings

Collaboration between AMD and AMR Holdings, a semiconductor intellectual-property specialist, could give AMD important leverage as focuses on mobile chips.

Super Bowl Breaks TV Broadcast Records but Fizzles Online

NBC.com’s live online streaming of the Super Bowl was a first, and even without a large viewership, it laid the groundwork for streaming other big broadcasts.

Seagate Predicts Hard Drive Shortage to Continue in 2012

Thailand factories shut down by flooding in 2011 struggle to return to production, which will push up hard drive costs and PC prices in 2012.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Patent Holder of ‘iPad’ Name in China Wants a Big Payday

A company based in China that holds the rights to use of the name "iPad" in that country is seeking $1.6 billion in damages from Apple.

The U.S. Government’s Secure Android Project

Although RIM’s encryption system is regarded as secure, the U.S. government has been modifying Google's Android system to handle classified data.

HTC Forecasts Weak Q4 but Highlights Plans for New Devices

Seen as a bellwether of Android adoption, HTC cites competitive pressures from Apple's iPhone and rival Samsung.

Verizon, Redbox Alliance Faces Fierce Competition in Streaming Video

The newly announced alliance between Verizon and video-rental specialist Redbox has a lot of potential--and faces fierce competition.

Monday Apple Rumors: Best Buy Survey Offers Peak at Possible iTV Features

A survey issued by Best Buy accidentally included details about features that might be included in Apple's iTV, a source notes. See what was revealed.

EyeIO: First Netflix, Then a World of Online Video to Compress

EyeIO, a startup based in California, offers video-compression technology that could be key to the success of major streaming services, including Netflix.

SanDisk Climbing Back After Post-Earnings Dip

SNDK traded down to support at $46 but did not head lower.

OpenText: The Canadian Anti-RIM

Like RIM, OpenText, a specialist in enterprise content management, is a high-profile tech firm based in Waterloo, Ontario. But the similarities end there.

Electronic Arts Carves a Path to Digital Sales and Stays Competitive

Game developer Electronic Arts might not regain its industry dominance, but it has struck a balance between sales via traditional retail and digital platforms.

Microsoft Rides Windows 8 to 52-Week High

Hype and well-timed leaks about the upcoming Windows Phone 8 operating system have gotten plenty of media traction and boosted Microsoft's stock price.