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Microsoft Tablet? Buzz Says iPad Rival Due

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Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT), the world's biggest software company, is expected to make a new consumer push by announcing its own Windows Tablet for shipment next quarter, industry analysts said.
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Survey Names America?s Least-Hated Airline

Low-cost airlines in North America continue to outdo their traditional counterparts in passenger satisfaction, though overall airline satisfaction has declined over the past two years.
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Aussie Retailer Charging ?Tax? To Tech-Challenged Consumers

It might be time to tell your computer-feeble grandma or your hippie uncle Ned to update their copies of Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Internet Explorer browser from that ancient version they downloaded way back in 1999 and never bothered to update. (Update? What's that?)
Apple To Release New iMac Without A Retina Display In Late 2012?

Apple To Release New iMac In Late 2012, Early 2013?

Apple was expected to update nearly every computer for the 2012 WWDC, including every iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. But while fans were generally pleased by what was announced, the iMac got no love from Apple. According to MacRumors, however, new iMacs may be hitting shelves sooner rather than later.
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The Next Pinto? 5.1 Million Jeep Cars Under Fire Investigation

Up to 5.1 million Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Cherokee and Jeep Liberty model SUVs may be subject to one of the largest recalls in history depending on the results of an engineering analysis by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
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Apple Newsstand Gets Much-Needed Boost From Time Inc. Magazines Deal

Time Inc., the largest magazine publisher in the U.S., has decided to embrace digital distribution. On Wednesday, Time Inc. announced that it will make all of its magazines available over the Newsstand application built by Apple, which exists on its iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices.
AOL chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tim Armstrong speaks at the Reuters Global Media Summit in New York

AOL Management Defeats Starboard Value Board Challenge

AOL (NYSE: AOL), the No. 7 website, said management had re-elected all its candidates to the board of directors, defeating three challengers nominated by Starboard Value Management, a hedge fund that owns 5.3 percent of the company.
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VW Will Accelerate Porsche Acquisition, Pay More

Volkswagen AG (Frankfurt: VOW) will pay ?600 million ($750 million) more than originally expected for the remaining 50.1 percent of sports car maker Porsche, bringing the total cost of the acquisition to ?4.5 billion, up from ?3.9 billion, according to Bloomberg.
Amazon

Amazon Cuts Cloud Costs For Web Services Clients

Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), the No. 1 e-retailer, said it would trim costs for its Cloud computing unit known as Amazon Web Services, which operates in 190 countries and serves clients like Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX).
A 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid drives.

2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid Review: 100% Porsche But With Room For Four

Rarely do the words sports car and luggage go together in a sentence without the connecting phrase does not have enough room for. Well no more, because the 2012 Porsche Panamera S Hybrid is a genuine sports car, and it can in fact easily deal with some bags at the airport. Moreover, it succeeds in actually combining a sports car with hybrid technology without totally neutering the driving experience. Read our review to learn more.
MacBook Pro With Retina Display Review: Apple Combines Beauty With Power

MacBook Pro With Retina Display Review: Apple Connects Beauty With Power

Announced on Monday at WWDC 2012 in San Francisco, the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display has been completely redesigned by Apple from the ground up. Several new architectural features have been included outside and inside the computer shell to make the computer stronger, faster and less noisy, but the real showstopper is the display.
Michael Dell

Tech Dividends - Creeping Old Age Or Just Rewards?

After 28 years, Dell (Nasdaq: DELL), the No. 3 computer company, plans to pay shareholders a small dividend, 8 cents a quarter. Later this year, Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL), the world's most valuable technology company, will resume paying dividends after 17 years.
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Dimon Says JPMorgan's Actions 'Violated Common Sense'

JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) Chairman Jamie Dimon floated unscathed through a hearing of the Senate Banking Committee meant to examine what happened inside his banking behemoth earlier in the year, when a massive bet on the credit-default swaps derivatives market reportedly meant to 'hedge' other bank risks went sour, resulting in multibillionaire losses.
Spray-On Tan Safety: Why Short-Term Beauty Is A Long-Term Risk

Spray-On Tan Safety: Why Short-Term Beauty Is A Long-Term Risk

According to a panel of medical experts, the active chemical in used in spray-on tans -- dihydroxyacetone (DHA) -- can potentially damage one's DNA and cause genetic alterations. The experts reviewed 10 of the most current, agreeing that while more studies need to be done, what they already know is enough to warrant a warning.
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Dell Sets First Dividend: 8 Cents

Dell (Nasdaq: DELL), the No. 3 computer maker, announced its first quarterly dividend of 8 cents a share as a way to reduce some of its $17.2 billion cash pile.
4. 2012 Chevy Volt.

HOV-Lane Access Drives Electric Car Sales In California

Sales of the Chevrolet Volt Hybrid-Electric Vehicle (HEV) have experienced a resurgence in California following tweaks that now allow the car from General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) to qualify for High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane access.
Apple To Release New iMac Without A Retina Display In Late 2012?

Mac Pro, iMac Forgotten At WWDC 2012: Is Apple Neglecting Its Pro Customers?

Apple was expected to update nearly every laptop and desktop computer in its lineup for the 2012 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco, including the iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. In the end, the iMac and Mac Pro were almost completely forgotten about. Is Apple neglecting its pro customers?
Mercedes unveils an Invisible car, through LEDs and Camera

Mercedes-Benz AMG A-Class To Woo Young Drivers

Daimler AG (Frankfurt: DAI) will be rolling out an AMG high performance version of its Mercedes-Benz A-class hatchback to appeal to young customers and increase sales by 50 percent, according to a report by Bloomberg News Tuesday.
Why Apple Will Release The iPhone '5' With iOS 6 This Fall

Why Apple Will Release The iPhone '5' With iOS 6 This Fall

As expected, Apple unveiled iOS 6 during the keynote presentation for the 2012 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco. Nobody knew what Apple would include in its latest mobile operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, but with more than 200 new features added to the iOS platform, this is the most comprehensive update Apple has ever released to its mobile devices.

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