PCs are dead. So says Wall Street. Again.
Related: Microsoft sales soar … for non-Windows products Intel is also emphasizing mobile as well as other growth areas, particularly the so-called Internet of things (aka connected devices) and data…
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Michael Jordan joins billionaires’ club
As in years past, Silicon Valley is the place to be for young billionaires. Among the 46 billionaires under 40 years old were executives at Uber, Airbnb and Snapchat. –…
Lumber Liquidators stock pummeled after ’60 Minutes’ probe
A doctor told CBS long-term exposure to chemicals at those levels “would increase the risk for chronic respiratory irritation, change in a person’s lung function, increased risk of asthma” and…
Too much Facebook leads to envy and depression
Facebook has allowed me a little window into my friends’ lives back home. They have babieswell some of them have teenagers. They have lovely homes. And the dinnersoh the dinners…
529 savings plans may soon cover more college expenses
That may seem like a no-brainer given how critical computers and Internet access are to students’ lives these days. But under the current rules, 529 withdrawals may only be used…
Ruble collapse makes bribery more expensive for Russians
As the ruble has collapsedlosing 40% against the dollar in six monthsthe cost of bribing officials has shot up because they mostly insist on being paid in a hard currency,…
Billionaire Carl Icahn can’t wait to drive an Apple car
However, there is mounting evidence that something’s up. Earlier this month there were reports indicating Apple had hired several hundred employees to work on a project aimed at launching an…
FCC voting on historic Internet rules
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FCC voting on historic Internet rules
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Wanna fly LaGuardia to L.A. direct? Someday maybe you can
Gates and slots are limited at the three New York airports. If an airline is going to start providing the more lucrative transcontinental flights from LaGuardia, it is probably going…
ESPN writer rallies help in search for missing son
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Average federal tax refund is $3,120 so far
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RadioShack to sell name with $20 million opening bid
Another group of about 1,100 underperforming stores that are set to close were also auctioned on Wednesday. GameStop (GME) has expressed interest in some of those locations, RadioShack lawyers said….
15 startups. One Silicon Valley bed and breakfast.
A key part of Blackbox is the fact that all participants are required to stay at the same bed and breakfast. Bishara said it’s essential to the program’s success “because…
America: The new destination for rich Chinese shoppers
Related: Why Chinese moms want American babies There’s also more choice of products for Chinese shoppers. And they avoid the risk of counterfeit goods prevalent in China. But the main…
Bill O’Reilly scrutinized by liberal media watchdog
Media Matters cited a professor of religion at the University of Florida who wrote that “no priests or nuns were killed in El Salvador for more than eight years” after…
Home prices gain, but recovery is ‘faltering’
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Stock markets all around the world broke records
Investors interpreted her statements at the Senate Banking Committee as a sign that rates won’t go up until June at the earliest. The Dow soared almost 100 points to close…
Vine is “seeking a dog to join our growing team of humans” in its New York office.
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Marshawn Lynch applies for “I won’t get fined” trademark
Lynch also owns several other trademarks related to his apparel business. Beast Mode seems to be flourishingas of today, all men’s and women’s clothing and hats are sold out, with…
New York raises tipped minimum wage to $7.50
The federal tipped wage is $2.13, and is in place in 17 states. Seven states, including Oregon and Washington, have done away with the tipped wage. Workers in those states…
Britain is better off in Europe, top banker says
Pro-Europeans say Britain could cut itself off from a single market of 450 million people, and jeopardize London’s position as the financial capital of Europe. – Most stock quote data…
Google Wallet to come pre-installed on Android phones later this year
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Google Wallet to come pre-installed on Android phones later this year
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Oscar ratings is lowest in 6 years
Reception to the show was mixed. – Most stock quote data provided by BATS. Market indices are shown in real time, except for the DJIA, which is delayed by two…
JNCO jeans are totally coming back, dude
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JNCO jeans are totally coming back, dude
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Bill O’Reilly rips Mother Jones again: ‘Bottom rung of journalism’
The Mother Jones report highlighted several examples of O’Reilly saying he had been in a “war zone” during his coverage of the conflict for CBS News. In fact, everyone with…
Apple accused of stealing employees from battery maker
Related: Top hedge fund dumps Apple A123 claims that Apple has so far poached five high-tech PhD and engineering employees. All but one of those employees left A123 and began…
Nestle says it is dropping artificial flavor and color from chocolate bars
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