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Here's a piece of good news for iPad fans. According to the latest rumor to hit the Web, the next generation iPad, dubbed iPad 3, will be unveiled as early as February, though the market release of the new tablet will not take place until March.

Resolving what is regarded as one of the biggest fashion feuds, both the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and the British Fashion Council (BFC) have agreed to reschedule their show dates.

A survey by IBM, the No. 2 global computer services company, found consumers use technology for purchases, particularly social networks.

If their prospects continue to meet the projections its executives have set so far, 2012 will be a sterling year for Fortuna Silver Mines (NYSE:FSM), a Canada-based silver mining venture that currently operates two mines in Latin America.

The most buzzed about items at the 2012 International CES were undoubtedly OLED televisions - namely Samsung's and LG's - but questions remain whether the items are more than just another hyped, yet useless gadget.

New Yorkers aren't yet ready to get behind the governor's plan to launch the state's first casino.And they may be right: Studies show casinos often boost crime and hurt local economies.

Just as Amazon revolutionized the way books are sold and Groupon has conditioned shoppers to expect daily deals on services and foods, a cluster of websites have upended the stodgy world of wine.

There are lots of gears designed for thrill seekers but not many gadgets to capture the perfect moment - whether you're hang-gliding, surf-boarding, scaling a cliff, dirt-biking or bungee jumping. However, thankfully, there's Contour.

L.L. Bean celebrated its 100-year anniversary on Tuesday with a giant mobile replica of its original boot, dubbed the Bootmobile. In honor of the 100-year anniversary, here’s a look at some of the best L.L. Bean products of all time, plus Leon Leonwood Bean's original patent sketch of the Duck Boots.

China's economy grew at its weakest pace in 2- years in the latest quarter, and it appeared headed for an even sharper slowdown in the coming months as export demand fades and the housing market falters.

Asian shares inched higher and the euro stayed above a 17-month trough Tuesday as investors focused on economic data from China to gauge the impact of the eurozone debt crisis on global growth.

Hopefully, retailers liked 2011, because 2012 is looking like it will offer more of the same.

On the sidewalk of any other major city in the world, you'd think you were home, with Starbucks, KFC and the like. But You'll only see Bergdorf's in New York.

On the sidewalk of any other major city in the world, you'd think you were home, with Starbucks, KFC and the like. But You'll only see Bergdorf's in New York.

Robert Duffy of SOM is leading the design of Cornell's new campus at Roosevelt Island, which aims to be one of the most sustainable in the country.

Many ASUS Transformer Prime enthusiasts have been abandoning the idea of purchasing the new Eee Pad after severe delays in shipment and reports of a few technical glitches, but maybe a $400 deal on the 32GB will change their minds.

Beyonce took a political stance with her mother Tina Knowles and designed a t-shirt for President Obama's political reelection campaign. The white crew neck t-shirt features quotes like, Yes We Can and Words do inspire, and will sell for retail at $45 per shirt beginning on Feb. 7th.

Swedish retail clothing brand H&M has unveiled its plans for a new Design Award aimed at inspiring the younger generations of designers.

Angry customers in China reportedly threw eggs at Apple's flagship store in Beijing on Friday after the iPhone 4S launch was delayed by the company due to concerns over crowd size. The iPhone 4S will be sold online and through carriers, Apple said, but the company wanted to spare employees and customers from danger of overcrowding, scalping, and potential dangerous and hostile demand in stores.

Japan's Nikkei share average climbed to a one-week high on Friday, rising above the key threshold of its 25-moving average after smooth European debt auctions prompted buying of exporters, while the market remained on edge ahead of U.S. corporate earnings.

The decision by Apple was somewhat strange given that its other stores in China had opened without incident.